Georgia Statutes
§ 17-8-71 — Order of argument after evidence presented
Georgia § 17-8-71
JurisdictionGeorgia
Title17
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 17-8-71 (2026).
Text
After the evidence is closed on both sides, the prosecuting attorney shall open and conclude the argument to the jury. The defendant shall be entitled to make a closing argument prior to the concluding argument of the prosecuting attorney.
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Legislative History
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2005. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2005. Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2005.
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Bluebook (online)
Georgia § 17-8-71, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ga/17-8-71.