by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
A court of inquiry may commit the defendant for a different offense than that stated in the warrant if the evidence requires it.OCGA § 17-7-29
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
The court of inquiry shall hear all legal evidence submitted by either party. If the accused wishes to testify and announces in open court before the court of inquiry his or her intention to do so, the accused may testify in his or her own behalf. If the accused...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
The sheriffs and constables shall accept bond in such reasonable amount as may be just and fair to secure the appearance of any witness to attend the courts, provided the sureties tendered and offered on the bond are approved by a sheriff of any county.OCGA §...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
In the event of a commitment of the accused person, the court, in its discretion, may require the witnesses, on behalf of the state or others, to give suitable bonds to secure their appearance at court, with or without sureties, as the circumstances seem to...
by admin | 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...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
A reasonable time shall be given to the defendant and prosecutor for the preparation of the case. In no event shall the defendant be forced to attend the hearing without the aid of counsel if there is a reasonable probability of his securing counsel without too great...
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