History. Ga. L. 1946, p. 142, §§ 1-3; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 17; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 51.
Cross references.
Record of proceedings, Uniform State Court Rules, Rule 33.11.
U.S. Code.
Plea nolo contendere, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 11(b).
Law reviews.
For article surveying the law in Georgia on admissions, see 8 Mercer L. Rev. 252 (1957).
For article, “The Effect in Georgia of a Plea of Nolo Contendere Entered in a Georgia Court,” see 13 Ga. L. Rev. 723 (1979).
For survey article on recent developments in Georgia administrative law, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 393 (1982).
For annual survey of evidence law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 235 (2004).
For article, “The Misunderstood Alford Plea: A Primer,” see 19 Ga. St. B.J. 8 (Aug. 2013).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Pretrial Proceedings
Article 5 - Arraignment and Pleas Generally
§ 17-7-90. Issuance of Bench Warrant; Execution; Receiving Bail, Fixing Bond, and Approving Sureties
§ 17-7-94. Recordation and Effect of Plea of “Not Guilty” or of Standing Mute
§ 17-7-96. Prosecuting Officer to Enter Arraignment and Plea on Indictment or Accusation
§ 17-7-97. Proceedings Upon Failure of Clerk to Record Arraignment and Plea; Effect of Proceedings