by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
All exceptions which go merely to the form of an indictment or accusation shall be made before trial.OCGA § 17-7-113
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
A plea of misnomer should state the true name of the accused person, that he had never been known by any other name than that, and that he was not known and called by the name which was contained in the indictment or accusation.OCGA § 17-7-112
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
If the defendant, upon being arraigned, demurs to the indictment, pleads to the jurisdiction of the court, pleads in abatement, or enters any other special plea in bar, the demurrer or plea shall be made in writing. If the demurrer or plea is decided against the...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
All pretrial motions, including demurrers and special pleas, shall be filed within ten days after the date of arraignment, unless the time for filing is extended by the court.OCGA § 17-7-110Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 26, § 2, eff. 5/14/2003.
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
If the clerk of the court shall fail or neglect to record the arraignment and plea of the person accused of committing a crime at the time the arraignment and plea are made, the recordation may be done at any time afterward by order of the court; and this shall cure...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
The arraignment and plea of the person accused of committing a crime shall be entered on the indictment or accusation by the prosecuting attorney or other person acting as prosecuting officer on the part of the state.OCGA § 17-7-96
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