Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 24-6-616, at the request of a party the court shall order witnesses excluded so that each witness cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses, and it may make the order on its own motion. This Code section shall not authorize exclusion of:
History. Code 1981, § 24-6-615 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Cross references.
Excluding witnesses, Fed. R. Evid. 615.
Law reviews.
For article, “Dancing with the Big Boys: Georgia Adopts (most of) the Federal Rules of Evidence,” see 63 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2011).
For annual survey on evidence, see 65 Mercer L. Rev. 125 (2013).
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