Evidence of the habit of a person or of the routine practice of an organization, whether corroborated or not and regardless of the presence of eyewitnesses, is relevant to prove that the conduct of the person or organization on a particular occasion was in conformity with such habit or routine practice.
History. Code 1981, § 24-4-406 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Cross references.
Habit; routine practice, Fed. R. Evid. 406.
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