I do solemnly swear that I will keep secret all things and matters coming to my knowledge while in attendance upon the grand jury, so help me God.”
History. Code 1981, § 15-12-83 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 186, § 3/HB 941.
Effective date.
This Code section became effective July 1, 2016.
Editor’s notes.
This Code section formerly pertained to attendance of a stenographer at grand jury proceedings and the use of a recording device in lieu of a stenographer. The former Code section was based on Ga. L. 1960, p. 2530, § 1; Ga. L. 1976, p. 2638, § 1; Code 1981, § 15-12-83 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 13; Ga. L. 1994, p. 237, § 2; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 15.
Law reviews.
For article on the 2016 enactment of this Code section, see 33 Georgia St. U.L. Rev. 79 (2016).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 15-12-60. Qualifications of Grand Jurors; Impact of Ineligibility
§ 15-12-62.1. Choosing of Grand Jurors
§ 15-12-63. Concurrent Grand Juries
§ 15-12-65.1. Mailing of Summonses; Failure to Receive Notice
§ 15-12-66. Preliminary Oath to Be Administered to Grand Jurors
§ 15-12-66.1. Insufficient Number of Persons to Complete Panel of Grand Jurors
§ 15-12-67. Appointment or Election of Foreman; Oath of Foreman and Grand Jurors
§ 15-12-69. Oath of Bailiff Attending Grand Jury
§ 15-12-70. Disqualification for Relationship to Interested Party
§ 15-12-71. Duties of Grand Jury
§ 15-12-72. Disclosures of Grand Jurors in Court
§ 15-12-73. Exclusion of Admissions and Communications Among Grand Jurors
§ 15-12-74. Grand Jury Presentment of Offenses; Publication or Filing of Findings
§ 15-12-78. Inspection of County Jails; Recommendations and Presentments
§ 15-12-80. Publication of General Presentments
§ 15-12-81. Notice of Upcoming Appointment by Grand Jury
§ 15-12-82. Change of Venue in Criminal Grand Jury Investigation