History. Code 1981, § 9-14-47.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 381, § 5; Ga. L. 1996, p. 6, § 9.
Cross references.
Habeas corpus proceedings in death sentence cases — application, Ga. Unif. S. Ct. R. 44.1.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1995, p. 381, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Death Penalty Habeas Corpus Reform Act of 1995.’ ”
Ga. L. 1995, p. 381, § 2, not codified by the General Assembly, provides for legislative intent and purpose for this Act.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Procedure for Persons Under Sentence of State Court of Record
§ 9-14-41. Article as Exclusive Procedure
§ 9-14-42. Grounds for Writ; Waiver of Objection to Jury Composition
§ 9-14-43. Jurisdiction and Venue
§ 9-14-44. Petition — Contents and Verification
§ 9-14-46. Custody and Production of Petitioner
§ 9-14-47. Time for Answer and Hearing
§ 9-14-49. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
§ 9-14-50. Transcription of Proceedings
§ 9-14-51. Effect of Failure to Raise Grounds for Relief in Original or Amended Petition
§ 9-14-53. Reimbursement to Counties for Habeas Corpus Costs