History. Code 1933, § 24-2920, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 1257, § 9; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1182, § 2; Ga. L. 1991, p. 135, § 2; Ga. L. 1996, p. 382, § 3; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1319, § 9; Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 24/HB 24.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 101/HB 24, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that this Act shall apply to any motion made or hearing or trial commenced on or after January 1, 2013.
Law reviews.
For article, “Evidence,” see 27 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 1 (2011).
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2011).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 18 - Prosecuting Attorneys
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-18-1. District Attorney as Successor to Solicitor-General
§ 15-18-4. Effect of Attachment of County of Residence to Different Circuit
§ 15-18-4.1. District Attorney Performing Ordered Military Duty
§ 15-18-5. Appointment of Substitute for Absent or Disqualified District Attorney
§ 15-18-6. Duties of District Attorney
§ 15-18-6.1. Representation of State in Juvenile Court Cases
§ 15-18-7. Representation of State in Criminal Cases Removed to Federal Court
§ 15-18-9. Authority to Enter Nolle Prosequi
§ 15-18-10. Compensation of District Attorneys; Private Practice of Law Prohibited
§ 15-18-10.1. Annual Accountability Supplement; Exception
§ 15-18-11. Supplementation of Compensation for Services Under Code Section 19-11-23
§ 15-18-12. Travel Expenses; Provision of County Vehicle; Budget Request for State Funds
§ 15-18-13. Payment of Costs in Appellate Courts
§ 15-18-14. Appointment of Assistant District Attorneys; Qualifications; Compensation
§ 15-18-14.1. Investigators; Qualifications; Powers; Compensation
§ 15-18-14.2. Victim Assistance Coordinator
§ 15-18-15. Chief Assistant District Attorney; Powers and Duties in District Attorney’s Absence
§ 15-18-16. Substitution of Assistant on Death or Resignation of District Attorney
§ 15-18-17. Employment of Administrative Personnel Generally
§ 15-18-19. State Paid Personnel; Salary Schedules
§ 15-18-20. Additional Personnel as State Employees
§ 15-18-20.1. Additional Personnel for District Attorney’s Office
§ 15-18-21. Qualifications of Attorneys and Investigators Employed by District Attorney
§ 15-18-24. Liability of District Attorney; Failure to Comply as Ground for Impeachment
§ 15-18-25. Fine for Failure to Attend Courts
§ 15-18-26. Taking Money or Thing of Value in Exchange for Official Actions; Ground for Impeachment
§ 15-18-28. Personnel Positions Continuation After April 11, 1990
§ 15-18-29. Honorary Office of District Attorney Emeritus
§ 15-18-30. Temporary Assistance of Retired Prosecuting Attorney