Section 17-8-71 – Order of argument after evidence presented

May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia

After the evidence is closed on both sides, the prosecuting attorney shall open and conclude the argument to the jury. The defendant shall be entitled to make a closing argument prior to the concluding argument of the prosecuting attorney.

OCGA § 17-8-71

Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 8,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2005.