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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-12-166. Jurors not challenged to be sworn.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-12-166. Jurors not challenged to be sworn.

If a juror is found competent and is not challenged peremptorily by the state, he shall be put upon the accused. Unless he is challenged peremptorily by the accused, the juror shall be sworn to try the case.

## History

Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 229, § 11; Code 1863, § 4571; Code 1868, § 4591; Code 1873, § 4684; Code 1882, § 4684; Penal Code 1895, § 977; Penal Code 1910, § 1003; Code 1933, § 59-808.