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title: O.C.G.A. § 5-7-4. Time limits and procedures governing appeal and certiorari by state.
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# O.C.G.A. § 5-7-4. Time limits and procedures governing appeal and certiorari by state.

An appeal by the state, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, and certiorari by the state, when authorized by this chapter, shall be governed by the same laws and provisions as to time and other procedures as apply to other appellants in criminal cases.

## History

Ga. L. 1973, p. 297, § 4.