Whenever in the opinion of a judge of a superior court any felony trial is likely to be a protracted one, immediately after the jury has been impaneled and sworn the court shall direct the calling of one or more additional jurors to be known as “alternate jurors.”
History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 466, § 1; Ga. L. 1968, p. 1225, § 1; Ga. L. 1976, p. 1043, § 1.
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