Upon final submission of the case to the jury, the alternate jurors shall not retire with the jury of 12 for deliberation but may be discharged. However, if the court deems it advisable, it may direct that one or more of the alternate jurors be kept in the custody of the sheriff or one or more court officers, separate and apart from the regular jurors, until the jury has agreed upon a verdict.
History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 466, § 4; Ga. L. 1968, p. 1225, § 4.
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