The following form, or one in substance the same, shall be deemed to be a sufficient commitment:
Georgia, County. (name of the defendant) having been arrested on a warrant for the offense of and brought before me, after hearing evidence it is ordered that he be committed for trial for the offense of . The jailer of said county (or any other county, if necessary) is required to receive and safely keep him until discharged by due process of law. Witness my hand and seal, this day of , . Judicial officer (Seal)
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History. Orig. Code 1863, § 4619; Code 1868, § 4641; Code 1873, § 4739; Code 1882, § 4739; Penal Code 1895, § 914; Penal Code 1910, § 939; Code 1933, § 27-409; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 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