§ 17-17-6. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Pretrial Release and of Victims’ Rights and the Availability of Victims’ Compensation and Services
Upon initial contact with a victim, all law enforcement and court personnel shall make available to the victim the following information written in plain language: The possibility of pretrial release of the accused, the victim’s rights and role in the stages of the criminal justice process, and the means by which additional information about these […]
§ 17-17-7. Notification to Victim of Accused’s Arrest and Proceedings Where Accused’s Release Is Considered; Victim’s Right to Express Opinion in Pending Proceedings and to File Written Complaint in Event of Release
Whenever possible, the investigating law enforcement agency shall give to a victim prompt notification as defined in paragraph (9) of Code Section 17-17-3 of the arrest of an accused. The arresting law enforcement agency shall promptly notify the investigating law enforcement agency of the accused’s arrest. Whenever possible, the prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim […]
§ 17-17-8. Notification by Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim’s Rights in Relation Thereto; Victims Seeking Restitution
Upon initial contact with a victim, a prosecuting attorney shall give prompt notification to the victim of the following: The procedural steps in processing a criminal case including the right to restitution; The rights and procedures of victims under this chapter; Suggested procedures if the victim is subjected to threats or intimidation; The names and […]
§ 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 […]
§ 17-15A-1. Legislative Authority
The provisions of this chapter are enacted pursuant Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI(f) of the Constitution and are in addition to those provisions for compensation of innocent victims of other crimes under Chapter 15 of this title. History. Code 1981, § 17-15A-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 252, § 1.
§ 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. […]