All relevant evidence shall be admissible, except as limited by constitutional requirements or as otherwise provided by law or by other rules, as prescribed pursuant to constitutional or statutory authority, applicable in the court in which the matter is pending. Evidence which is not relevant shall not be admissible.
History. Code 1981, § 24-4-402 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Cross references.
General admissibility of relevant evidence, Fed. R. Evid. 402.
Editor’s notes.
In light of the reenactment of this Title, effective January 1, 2013, the reader is advised to consult the annotations following Code Sections 24-4-401 and 24-4-403, which may also be applicable to this Code section.
Law reviews.
For annual survey on evidence law, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 97 (2018).
For article, “An Overview of Ultimate Issue Evidence,” see 25 Ga. St. B.J. 19 (June 2020).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 4 - Relevant Evidence and Its Limits
§ 24-4-401. “Relevant Evidence” Defined
§ 24-4-402. Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Not Admissible
§ 24-4-403. Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on the Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time
§ 24-4-404. Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes
§ 24-4-405. Methods of Proving Character
§ 24-4-406. Habit; Routine Practice
§ 24-4-407. Subsequent Remedial Measures
§ 24-4-408. Compromises and Offers to Compromise
§ 24-4-409. Payment of Medical and Similar Expenses
§ 24-4-410. Inadmissibility of Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements
§ 24-4-411. Liability Insurance
§ 24-4-413. Evidence of Similar Transaction Crimes in Sexual Assault Cases
§ 24-4-414. Evidence of Similar Transaction Crimes in Child Molestation Cases
§ 24-4-416. Statements of Sympathy in Medical Malpractice Cases
§ 24-4-417. Evidence of Similar Acts in Prosecutions for Violations of Code Section 40-6-391
§ 24-4-418. Admissibility of Criminal Gang Activity, Disclosure
§ 24-4-419. Admission of Criminal History Record Information