Georgia Statutes
§ 17-8-73 — Noncapital and capital felony cases; time limits on closing argument
Georgia § 17-8-73
JurisdictionGeorgia
Title17
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 17-8-73 (2026).
Text
In felony cases other than those involving capital felonies, counsel shall be limited in their closing arguments to one hour for each side. In cases involving capital felonies, counsel shall be limited to two hours for each side.
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Bluebook (online)
Georgia § 17-8-73, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ga/17-8-73.