Georgia Code
Part 2 - Judicial Emergency
§ 38-3-62. Suspension or Tolling of Deadlines and Time Schedules in Event of Judicial Emergency; Statutory Speedy Trial Requirements Defined

History. Code 1981, § 38-3-62 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 420, § 3; Ga. L. 2006, p. 893, § 6/HB 1421; Ga. L. 2021, p. 452, § 2/SB 163.
The 2021 amendment, effective July 1, 2021, designated the existing provisions as subsection (a) and added subsection (b).
Cross references.
Right to speedy trial, U.S. Const., amend. 6.
Speedy trial, §§ 17-7-170 , 17-8-33 .

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Georgia Code

Title 38 - Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs

Chapter 3 - Emergency Management

Article 3 - Emergency Powers

Part 2 - Judicial Emergency

§ 38-3-60. Definitions

§ 38-3-61. Declaration of Judicial Emergency; Duration of Judicial Emergency Declaration; Designation of Alternative Facility in Lieu of Court

§ 38-3-62. Suspension or Tolling of Deadlines and Time Schedules in Event of Judicial Emergency; Statutory Speedy Trial Requirements Defined

§ 38-3-63. Notification to Other Judicial Officials and Public

§ 38-3-64. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeal Rights of Adversely Affected Parties; Cost of Appeal Borne by State

§ 38-3-64. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeal Rights of Adversely Affected Parties; Cost of Appeal Borne by State