History. Code 1981, § 24-6-606 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Cross references.
Action by juror on private knowledge as to facts, witnesses, or parties, § 17-9-20 .
Juror’s competency as a witness, Fed. R. Evid. 606.
Law reviews.
For article, “Juror’s Testimony to Set Aside Verdict in Georgia,” see 11 Ga. B.J. 408 (1949).
For article, “Justice and Juror,” see 20 Ga. L. Rev. 257 (1986).
For article, “Evidence,” see 27 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 1 (2011).
For article, “Dancing with the Big Boys: Georgia Adopts (most of) the Federal Rules of Evidence,” see 63 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2011).
For article, “Georgia’s New Evidence Code: After the Celebration, a Serious Review of Anticipated Subjects of Litigation to be Brought on by the New Legislation,” see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2012).
For note, “Addressing Racial Bias in the Jury System: Another Failed Attempt?,” see 35 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 843 (2019).
For annual survey on evidence, see 71 Mercer L. Rev. 103 (2019).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 24-6-601. General Rule of Competency
§ 24-6-602. Lack of Personal Knowledge
§ 24-6-603. Oath or Affirmation
§ 24-6-608. Evidence of Character and Conduct of Witness
§ 24-6-609. Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of a Crime
§ 24-6-610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions
§ 24-6-611. Mode and Order of Witness Interrogation and Presentation
§ 24-6-612. Writing Used to Refresh Memory
§ 24-6-613. Prior Statements of Witnesses
§ 24-6-614. Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court
§ 24-6-615. Exclusion of Witnesses
§ 24-6-616. Presence in Courtroom of Victim of Criminal Offense