Georgia § 17-7-53 Operation of two returns of &quot;no bill&quot; on charge as bar to future prosecution for same charge

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§ 17-7-53 — Operation of two returns of "no bill" on charge as bar to future prosecution for same charge

Georgia § 17-7-53

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O.C.G.A. § 17-7-53 (2026).

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Two returns of "no bill" by grand juries on the same charge or allegation shall be a bar to any future prosecution of a person for the same offense under the same or another name; provided, however, that, if the returns have been procured by the fraudulent conduct of the person charged or there is newly discovered evidence, upon proof, the judge may allow a third bill to be presented, found, and prosecuted.

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Two returns of "no bill" by grand juries on the same charge or allegation shall be a bar to any future prosecution of a person for the same offense under the same or another name; provided, however, that, if the returns have been procured by the fraudulent conduct of the person charged or there is newly discovered evidence, upon proof, the judge may allow a third bill to be presented, found, and prosecuted.