As soon as possible after the filing and docketing of the application under this article, the respondent shall answer the application. The court may schedule a case for a hearing prior to the filing of responsive pleadings but, in any event, shall schedule the case for a hearing as soon as possible so that the proceedings may move expeditiously.
History. Code 1981, § 17-10-65 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1003, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Sentence and Punishment
Article 3 - Mentally Incompetent to Be Executed
§ 17-10-60. “Mentally Incompetent to Be Executed” Defined
§ 17-10-61. No Execution Upon Determination of Mental Incompetency to Be Executed
§ 17-10-62. Exclusive Procedure for Challenging Mental Competency to Be Executed
§ 17-10-63. Filing of Application; Contents
§ 17-10-64. Service of Application
§ 17-10-65. Answer by Respondent
§ 17-10-66. Examination of Applicant
§ 17-10-67. When Application to Be Filed
§ 17-10-68. Proof; Disposition
§ 17-10-69. Prior Adjudication as Presumption of Mental Competency
§ 17-10-71. Procedure Upon Convicted Person’s Regaining Mental Competency