History. Ga. L. 1933, p. 187, § 1; Code 1933, § 59-716; Ga. L. 1935, p. 396, § 1; Ga. L. 2016, p. 242, § 6/SB 262.
The 2016 amendment, effective July 1, 2016, substituted “third degree” for “sixth degree” near the end of the first sentence of subsection (a).
Law reviews.
For comment on Williams v. State, 206 Ga. 107 , 55 S.E.2d 589 (1949), see 12 Ga. B.J. 326 (1950).
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