Georgia Statutes
§ 17-9-2 — Jury to judge law and facts and give general verdict; imposition of sentence; form and construction of verdicts
Georgia § 17-9-2
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 17-9-2 (2026).
Text
The jury shall be the judges of the law and the facts in the trial of all criminal cases and shall give a general verdict of "guilty" or "not guilty." Upon a verdict of "guilty," the sentence shall be imposed by the judge, unless otherwise provided by law. Verdicts are to have a reasonable intendment, are to receive a reasonable construction, and are not to be avoided unless from necessity.
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Bluebook (online)
Georgia § 17-9-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ga/17-9-2.