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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-8-73. Noncapital and capital felony cases; time limits on closing argument.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-8-73. Noncapital and capital felony cases; time limits on closing argument.

In felony cases other than those involving capital felonies, counsel shall be limited in their closing arguments to one hour for each side. In cases involving capital felonies, counsel shall be limited to two hours for each side.

## History

Ga. L. 1924, p. 75, § 3; Code 1933, § 27-2204.

## Law Reviews

For annual survey of death penalty law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 197 (2004).

## U.s. Code.

Closing arguments, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 29.1.