If known to a party or his counsel, any objections to a juror for cause shall be made before the juror is sworn in the case. After a juror has been found competent, no other or further investigation before triers or otherwise shall be had, provided that newly discovered evidence to disprove the juror’s answer or to show him incompetent may be heard by the judge at any time before the prosecuting counsel submits any of his evidence in the case. If the juror is proved incompetent, the judge shall order him to withdraw from the jury and shall cause another juror to be selected.
History. Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 229, §§ 8, 9; Code 1863, §§ 4568, 4572; Code 1868, §§ 4588, 4592; Code 1873, §§ 4681, 4685; Code 1882, §§ 4681, 4685; Penal Code 1895, §§ 973, 978; Penal Code 1910, §§ 999, 1004; Code 1933, §§ 59-804, 59-809.
Structure Georgia Code
Part 2 - Juries in Felony Cases
§ 15-12-162. Challenge to the Array
§ 15-12-163. Challenges for Cause; Hearing of Evidence; When Objection May Be Made
§ 15-12-164. Questions on Voir Dire; Setting Aside Juror for Cause
§ 15-12-165. Number of Peremptory Challenges
§ 15-12-166. Jurors Not Challenged to Be Sworn
§ 15-12-167. Time for Challenge and Hearing Thereon
§ 15-12-168. Authority to Call Alternate Jurors
§ 15-12-169.1. Choosing of Alternate Jurors; Peremptory Challenges
§ 15-12-170. Oath and Duties of Alternate Jurors; Expense Allowance
§ 15-12-171. Discharge or Separate Custody of Alternate Jurors Upon Submission of Verdict
§ 15-12-172. Replacement of Incapacitated Jurors; Effect of Replacement