Georgia Code
Article 2 - Rendition and Receipt of Verdict
§ 17-9-23. Commending or Complimenting of Jury by Judge

No judge of any court may commend or compliment a jury during the term of any court for discharging its duty if the commendation or compliment has the effect of approving of a verdict.
History. Ga. L. 1918, p. 168, § 3; Code 1933, § 110-203.
Cross references.
Corresponding provision relating to civil procedure, § 9-10-8 .

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Title 17 - Criminal Procedure

Chapter 9 - Verdict and Judgment Generally

Article 2 - Rendition and Receipt of Verdict

§ 17-9-20. Action by Juror on Private Knowledge as to Facts, Witnesses, or Parties

§ 17-9-21. Receipt of Verdicts

§ 17-9-22. Expression of Approval or Disapproval of Verdict of Jury by Judge

§ 17-9-23. Commending or Complimenting of Jury by Judge