In all misdemeanor cases and cases brought up from inferior judicatories, counsel for either party shall not occupy more than one-half hour in the whole discussion of the case after the evidence is closed without obtaining special leave of the court before the argument is opened.
History. Ga. L. 1924, p. 75, § 2; Code 1933, § 27-2203.
U.S. Code.
Closing arguments, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 29.1.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 4 - Conduct and Argument of Counsel
§ 17-8-70. Number of Counsel Permitted to Argue Case
§ 17-8-71. Order of Argument After Evidence Presented
§ 17-8-73. Noncapital and Capital Felony Cases; Time Limits on Closing Argument
§ 17-8-74. Allowance of Additional Time for Closing Argument
§ 17-8-75. Improper Statements by Counsel
§ 17-8-76. Argument to or in Front of Jury as to Possibility of Clemency