In all cases in which the defendant cannot, according to law, demand a speedy trial, a continuance shall not be granted to the state, except upon a reasonable showing therefor.
History. Ga. L. 1862-63, p. 138, § 1; Code 1863, § 4592; Code 1868, § 4613; Code 1873, § 4710; Code 1882, § 4710; Penal Code, § 960; Penal Code, § 985; Code 1933, § 27-2001; Ga. L. 2006, p. 893, § 4/HB 1421.
Structure Georgia Code
§ 17-8-20. Showing of Due Diligence Required of Applicants for Continuances Generally
§ 17-8-21. When Showing for Continuance Required of State
§ 17-8-23. Absence of Party as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-24. Absence or Illness of Counsel as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-25. Absence of Witness as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-27. Attorney General in Attendance at General Assembly as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-28. Witness in Attendance at General Assembly as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-32. Effect of Admission by Opposing Party of Facts to Be Proved Upon Allowance of Continuance
§ 17-8-34. Granting of Continuances in Cases Returned by Appellate Court for Trial
§ 17-8-35. Effect of Continuance by Defendant Upon Trial of Codefendants