The judicial officer before whom the accused is brought may associate with him, in the investigation, one or more magistrates, in which event a majority shall decide all questions. If there are only two presiding, the original officer shall determine all the questions where the court is not in agreement.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 4612; Code 1868, § 4634; Code 1873, § 4731; Code 1882, § 4731; Penal Code 1895, § 907; Penal Code 1910, § 932; Code 1933, § 27-402; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 17.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Pretrial Proceedings
Article 2 - Commitment Hearings
§ 17-7-20. Persons Who May Hold Courts of Inquiry
§ 17-7-25. Power of Court to Compel Attendance of Witnesses
§ 17-7-26. Authority to Require Bonds to Secure Appearance of Witnesses
§ 17-7-29. Commitment of Defendant for Different Offense Than Stated in Warrant
§ 17-7-31. Endorsement of Names of State’s Witnesses on Warrant
§ 17-7-34. Effect of Informality in Commitment or Prior Proceedings