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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-7-26. Authority to require bonds to secure appearance of witnesses.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-7-26. Authority to require bonds to secure appearance of witnesses.

In the event of a commitment of the accused person, the court, in its discretion, may require the witnesses, on behalf of the state or others, to give suitable bonds to secure their appearance at court, with or without sureties, as the circumstances seem to demand.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 4616; Code 1868, § 4638; Code 1873, § 4735; Code 1882, § 4735; Penal Code 1895, § 915; Penal Code 1910, § 940; Code 1933, § 27-410.

## Cross References

Posting of cash bonds generally, § 17-6-4.