Section 17-8-34 – Granting of continuances in cases returned by appellate court for trial

May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia

When a case is sent back for trial to a superior, state, or city court by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals, the case shall be in order for trial; and, if the continuances of either party are exhausted, the trial court may grant one continuance to the party, as the ends of justice may require.

OCGA ยง 17-8-34