§ 17-16-8. Lists of Names and Information Concerning Witnesses
The prosecuting attorney, not later than ten days before trial, and the defendant’s attorney, within ten days after compliance by the prosecuting attorney but no later than five days prior to trial, or as otherwise ordered by the court, shall furnish to the opposing counsel as an officer of the court, in confidence, the names, […]
§ 17-16-9. Reimbursement for Costs
Any party providing documents or statements to another party under this article shall be reimbursed for the actual cost incurred in providing such documents. If the court has determined the defendant to be indigent, the court shall determine the means of reimbursement. History. Code 1981, § 17-16-9 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1895, […]
§ 17-16-10. Material or Information Already Furnished; Who May Be Called as Witness
The defendant need not include in materials and information furnished to the prosecuting attorney under this article any material or information which the prosecuting attorney has already furnished to the defendant under this article. The prosecuting attorney need not include in materials and information furnished to the defendant under this article any material or information […]
§ 17-16-20. Applicability of Article
The provisions of this article shall apply only to misdemeanor cases or to felony cases docketed, indicted, or in which an accusation was returned prior to January 1, 1995, if the prosecuting attorney and the defendant do not agree in writing that the provisions of Article 1 of this chapter shall apply. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 17-16-21. Right of the Defendant to Copy of Indictment or Accusation and List of Witnesses
Prior to arraignment, every person charged with a criminal offense shall be furnished with a copy of the indictment or accusation and, on demand, with a list of the witnesses on whose testimony the charge against such person is founded. Without the consent of the defendant, no witness shall be permitted to testify for the […]
§ 17-16-22. Right of Defendant to Copy of Statement Given While in Police Custody; Failure of Prosecution to Comply; Evidence Discovered After Filing of Request
At least ten days prior to the trial of the case, the defendant shall be entitled to have a copy of any statement given by the defendant while in police custody. The defendant may make such request for a copy of any such statement, in writing, within any reasonable period of time prior to trial. […]
§ 17-16-23. Right of Defendant to Copies of Written Scientific Reports; Failure to Comply
As used in this Code section, the term “written scientific reports” includes, but is not limited to, reports from the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; an autopsy report by the coroner of a county or by a private pathologist; blood alcohol test results done by a law enforcement agency or […]
§ 17-16-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Possession, custody, or control of the state or prosecution” means an item which is within the possession, custody, or control of the prosecuting attorney or any law enforcement agency involved in the investigation of the case being prosecuted. “Statement of a witness” means: A written or recorded statement, […]
§ 17-16-2. Applicability of Article
This article shall apply to all criminal cases in which at least one felony offense is charged in the event that at or prior to arraignment, or at such time as the court permits, the defendant provides written notice to the prosecuting attorney that such defendant elects to have this article apply to the defendant’s […]
§ 17-16-3. Copy of Indictment or Accusation and List of Witnesses Furnished
Prior to arraignment, every person charged with a criminal offense shall be furnished with a copy of the indictment or accusation and a list of witnesses that may be supplemented pursuant to the other provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 17-16-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1895, § 4; Ga. L. […]