This continuance shall toll the running of the demand for speedy trial and shall continue the trial until the witness is released from active duty or the military makes the witness available to testify. If the witness only becomes available to testify within the last two weeks of the term of court in which the case must be tried, the case may be tried at the next succeeding term of court.
History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 149, § 1; Code 1933, § 81-1406; Ga. L. 2003, p. 154, § 4; Ga. L. 2004, p. 631, § 17; Ga. L. 2006, p. 893, § 5/HB 1421.
Cross references.
Corresponding provision relating to civil procedure, § 9-10-153 .
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