Georgia Code
Part 1 - In General
§ 15-12-126.1. Absence of Panels of Trial Jurors in Misdemeanor Cases; Choosing and Summoning Make-Up Panels

On and after July 1, 2012, when the regular panels of trial jurors cannot be furnished to make up panels of the correct number from which to take juries in misdemeanor cases because of the absence of any of such panels, where jurors, or any part of a panel, are engaged in the consideration of a case, the presiding judge may cause the panels to be filled by summoning such numbers of persons who are competent jurors as may be necessary to fill the panels. Such panels shall be used as the regular panels are used. The clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned additional prospective trial jurors.
History. Code 1981, § 15-12-126.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 59, § 1-45/HB 415.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2011, p. 59, § 1-1/HB 415, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011.’

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 15 - Courts

Chapter 12 - Juries

Article 5 - Trial Juries

Part 1 - In General

§ 15-12-120.1. Choosing of Trial Jurors

§ 15-12-122. Demand of Jury Panels From Which to Select Jury in Civil Actions in the State Courts and the Superior Courts

§ 15-12-123. Demand of Jury Panels in Civil Actions in the State Courts

§ 15-12-124.1. Insufficient Number of Persons to Complete Panel of Trial Jurors

§ 15-12-125. Demand of Jury Panels for Misdemeanor Trials

§ 15-12-126.1. Absence of Panels of Trial Jurors in Misdemeanor Cases; Choosing and Summoning Make-Up Panels

§ 15-12-129.1. Prolonged Session of Court of Record; Choosing and Summoning Prospective Jurors

§ 15-12-130.1. Competence and Qualifications of Prospective Jurors in Superior Court to Serve in Other Courts of Concurrent Jurisdiction; Applicability

§ 15-12-131. Examination of Jurors in Panels

§ 15-12-132. Oath of Jury on Voir Dire

§ 15-12-133. Right to Individual Examination of Panel; Matters of Inquiry

§ 15-12-134. Challenge of Juror in Civil Case for Desire or Expression of Opinion as to Which Party Should Prevail; Hearing

§ 15-12-135. Disqualification for Relationship to Interested Party

§ 15-12-136. Competency of County Residents When County Is Interested in Case

§ 15-12-137. Competency of Resident of Municipal Corporation Interested in Case

§ 15-12-137.1. Jury Service by Members of Electric Membership Corporation

§ 15-12-138. Oath of Jury Panel

§ 15-12-139. Oath in Criminal Case

§ 15-12-140. Oath of Bailiffs

§ 15-12-141. Jury Deliberation Rooms; Furnishing Food and Beverages

§ 15-12-142. Separation and Confinement