Section 17-7-25 – Power of court to compel attendance of witnesses

May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia

A court of inquiry shall have the same power to compel the attendance of witnesses as in other criminal cases, as set forth in and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 24, at any location where the court shall conduct a hearing, provided that notice is given at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. A court of inquiry may order the arrest of witnesses if required to compel their attendance.

OCGA § 17-7-25

Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 52,§; 29, eff. 1/1/2013.