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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XI. Right to trial by jury; number of jurors; selection and compensation of jurors
(a) The right to trial by jury shall remain inviolate, except that the court shall render judgment without the verdict of a jury in all civil cases where no issuable defense is filed and where a jury is not demanded in writing by either party. In criminal cases, the defendant shall have a public and speedy trial by an impartial jury; and the jury shall be...
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Ga. Const. Art. VI, Sec. IX, Para. I. Administration of the judicial system; uniform court rules; advice and consent of councils
The judicial system shall be administered as provided in this Paragraph. Not more than 24 months after the effective date hereof, and from time to time thereafter by amendment, the Supreme Court shall, with the advice and consent of the council of the affected class or classes of trial courts, by order adopt and publish uniform court rules and...
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XXX. Rights of certain individuals
(a) For the purpose of this Paragraph, a victim shall be considered an individual against whom a crime has allegedly been perpetrated, including crimes alleged as delinquent acts. Such victims shall be accorded the utmost dignity and respect and shall be treated fairly by the criminal justice system of this state and all agencies and departments that serve...
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Ga. Const. Art. V, Sec. IV, Para. II. Procedure for determining disability
Upon a petition of any four of the elected constitutional executive officers to the Supreme Court of Georgia that another elected constitutional executive officer is unable to perform the duties of office because of a physical or mental disability, the Supreme Court shall by appropriate rule provide for a speedy and public hearing on such matter, including...
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Ga. Const. Art. II, Sec. III, Para. I. Procedures for and effect of suspending or removing public officials upon felony indictment
(a) As used in this Paragraph, the term “public official” means the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the State School Superintendent, the Commissioner of Insurance, the Commissioner of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Labor, and any member of the General Assembly.
(b) Upon indictment for a felony by a grand jury of this state or by the United States, which felony indictment relates to the performance or activities of the office of any public official, the Attorney General or district attorney shall transmit a certified copy of the indictment to the Governor or, if the indicted public official is the Governor, to the...
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XIV. Benefit of counsel; accusation; list of witnesses; compulsory process
Every person charged with an offense against the laws of this state shall have the privilege and benefit of counsel; shall be furnished with a copy of the accusation or indictment and, on demand, with a list of the witnesses on whose testimony such charge is founded; shall have compulsory process to obtain the testimony of that person’s own witnesses; and...
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XVIII. Jeopardy of life or liberty more than once forbidden
No person shall be put in jeopardy of life or liberty more than once for the same offense except when a new trial has been granted after conviction or in case of mistrial.
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. I. Life, liberty, and property
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property except by due process of law.
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XII. Right to the courts
No person shall be deprived of the right to prosecute or defend, either in person or by an attorney, that person’s own cause in any of the courts of this state.
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XVII. Bail; fines; punishment; arrest, abuse of prisoners
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted; nor shall any person be abused in being arrested, while under arrest, or in prison.
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Ga. Const. Art. VI, Sec. IX, Para. II. Disposition of cases
The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals shall dispose of every case at the term for which it is entered on the court’s docket for hearing or at the next term.
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Ga. Const. Art. VI, Sec. II, Para. VI. All other cases
All other civil cases, except juvenile court cases as may otherwise be provided by the Juvenile Court Code of Georgia, shall be tried in the county where the defendant resides; venue as to corporations, foreign and domestic, shall be as provided by law; and all criminal cases shall be tried in the county where the crime was committed, except cases in the...
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XXIV. Costs
No person shall be compelled to pay costs in any criminal case except after conviction on final trial.
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. II. Protection to person and property; equal protection
Protection to person and property is the paramount duty of government and shall be impartial and complete. No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws.
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XIII. Searches, seizures, and warrants
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue except upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation particularly describing the place or places to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
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Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XXIX. Enumeration of rights not denial of others
The enumeration of rights herein contained as a part of this Constitution shall not be construed to deny to the people any inherent rights which they may have hitherto enjoyed. (Ga. Const. 1983, Art. 1, § 1, Para. 28; Ga. Const. 1983, Art. 1, § 1, Para. 29 as redesignated by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1533, § 1/SR 67.)
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Ga. Const. Art. VI, Sec. I, Para. IV. Exercise of judicial power
Each court may exercise such powers as necessary in aid of its jurisdiction or to protect or effectuate its judgments; but only the superior and appellate courts and state-wide business court shall have the power to issue process in the nature of mandamus, prohibition, specific performance, quo warranto, and injunction. Each superior court, state court, and...
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Ga. Const. Art. VI, Sec. IV, Para. I. Jurisdiction of superior courts
The superior courts shall have jurisdiction in all cases, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. They shall have exclusive jurisdiction over trials in felony cases, except in the case of juvenile offenders as provided by law; in cases respecting title to land; and in divorce cases. They shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the state-wide...
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Ga. Const. Art. VI, Sec. VII, Para. VII. Discipline, removal, and involuntary retirement of judges
(a) Any judge may be removed, suspended, or otherwise disciplined for willful misconduct in office, or for willful and persistent failure to perform the duties of office, or for habitual intemperance, or for conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, or for conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into...
(b)(1) Upon indictment for a felony by a grand jury of this state or by a grand jury of the United States of any judge, the Attorney General or district attorney shall transmit a certified copy of the indictment to the Judicial Qualifications Commission. The commission shall, subject to subparagraph (b)(2) of this Paragraph, review the indictment, and, if...
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Ga. Const. Art. VI, Sec. VII, Para. VIII. Due process; review by Supreme Court
No action shall be taken against a judge except after hearing and in accordance with due process of law. No removal or involuntary retirement shall occur except upon order of the Supreme Court after review.
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