In felony cases other than those involving capital felonies, counsel shall be limited in their closing arguments to one hour for each side. In cases involving capital felonies, counsel shall be limited to two hours for each side.
History. Ga. L. 1924, p. 75, § 3; Code 1933, § 27-2204.
U.S. Code.
Closing arguments, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 29.1.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of death penalty law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 197 (2004).
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