History. Code 1981, § 24-6-608 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Cross references.
A witness’s character for truthfulness or untruthfulness, Fed. R. Evid. 608.
Law reviews.
For article, “The Need For a Special Exception to the Hearsay Rule in Child Sexual Abuse Cases,” see 21 Ga. St. B.J. 50 (1984).
For article, “An Analysis of Georgia’s Proposed Rules of Evidence,” see 26 Ga. St. B.J. 173 (1990).
For article, “Character Evidence in the Civil Setting,” see 26 Ga. St. B.J. 20 (Dec. 2020).
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