In the examination of individual jurors by counsel for the parties in civil and criminal cases, as provided in Code Section 15-12-164, applicable to felonies, and Code Section 15-12-133, applicable to all cases, it shall be the duty of the court, upon the request of either party, to place the jurors in the jury box in panels of 12 at a time, so as to facilitate their examination by counsel.
History. Code 1933, § 59-720, enacted by Ga. L. 1956, p. 64, § 1.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of criminal law, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 129 (1986).
For article, “Voir Dire in the #LOL Society: Jury Selection Needs Drastic Updates to Remain Relevant in the Digital Age,” see 47 J. Marshall L. Rev. 459 (2014).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 15-12-120.1. Choosing of Trial Jurors
§ 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
§ 15-12-129.1. Prolonged Session of Court of Record; Choosing and Summoning Prospective Jurors
§ 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
§ 15-12-135. 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
§ 15-12-141. Jury Deliberation Rooms; Furnishing Food and Beverages