Georgia Code
Article 4 - Accusations
§ 17-7-72. Jurisdiction of Probate Courts to Try Certain Drug and Alcohol Offenses

In probate courts which have jurisdiction over misdemeanor possession of marijuana in accordance with Code Sections 16-13-2 and 16-13-30 and certain misdemeanor violations of Code Section 3-3-23 pursuant to Code Section 15-9-30.6, the following offenses may be tried upon a summons or citation without an accusation:
History. Code 1981, § 17-7-72 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 1298, § 2.

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Article 4 - Accusations

§ 17-7-70. Trial Upon Accusations of Felony and Misdemeanor Cases in Which Guilty Plea Entered and Indictment Waived

§ 17-7-70.1. Trial Upon Accusations in Certain Felony and Misdemeanor Cases; Trial Upon Plea of Guilty or Nolo Contendere

§ 17-7-71. Trials of Misdemeanors; Trial of Misdemeanor Motor Vehicle Violations; Form and Contents of Accusations; Amendment of Accusation; Service of Amendment Upon Defendant; Continuances

§ 17-7-72. Jurisdiction of Probate Courts to Try Certain Drug and Alcohol Offenses

§ 17-7-73. Trial of Litter Offenses Upon Summons or Citation Without Accusation