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- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-126.1 · Absence of panels of trial jurors in misdemeanor cases; choosing and summoning make-up panels.
- O.C.G.A. §§ 15-12-127 through 15-12-129 · [Reserved]
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-129.1 · Prolonged session of court of record; choosing and summoning prospective jurors.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-130 · [Reserved] When prospective jurors selected for service in superior courts may serve in other courts with concurrent jurisdiction.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-130.1 · Competence and qualifications of prospective jurors in superior court to serve in other courts of concurrent jurisdiction; applicability.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-131 · Examination of jurors in panels.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-132 · Oath of jury on voir dire.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-133 · Right to individual examination of panel; matters of inquiry.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-134 · Challenge of juror in civil case for desire or expression of opinion as to which party should prevail; hearing.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-135 · Disqualification for relationship to interested party.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-136 · Competency of county residents when county is interested in case.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-137 · Competency of resident of municipal corporation interested in case.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-137.1 · Jury service by members of electric membership corporation.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-138 · Oath of jury panel.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-139 · Oath in criminal case.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-140 · Oath of bailiffs.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-141 · Jury deliberation rooms; furnishing food and beverages.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-142 · Separation and confinement.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-160 · [Reserved] Required panel of jurors in felony trial; summoning prospective jurors when necessary.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-160.1 · Impanelling jurors for criminal trials; choosing and summoning prospective jurors if necessary to fill panel.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-161 · Clerk to provide names of prospective jurors and identifying information to prosecutor and accused.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-162 · Challenge to the array.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-163 · Challenges for cause; hearing of evidence; when objection may be made.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-164 · Questions on voir dire; setting aside juror for cause.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-165 · Number of peremptory challenges.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-166 · Jurors not challenged to be sworn.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-167 · Time for challenge and hearing thereon.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-168 · Authority to call alternate jurors.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-169 · [Reserved] Manner of selecting alternate jurors.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-169.1 · Choosing of alternate jurors; peremptory challenges.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-170 · Oath and duties of alternate jurors; expense allowance.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-171 · Discharge or separate custody of alternate jurors upon submission of verdict.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-12-172 · Replacement of incapacitated jurors; effect of replacement.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-1 · Officers of court liability.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-2 · Liability of sheriffs to damage action or contempt.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-3 · Demand for money collected; interest from date of demand; verified copy as evidence.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-4 · Rule nisi; service.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-5 · Verified answer; jury trial; disposition.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-6 · When rule absolute granted without notice.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-7 · Liability of magistrates and constables to rule nisi.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-8 · Retired officers subject to court order.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-9 · Deputy sheriff’s liability; effect on sheriff.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-10 · Appointment of special officer to execute rule or order against sheriff or deputy.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-11 · Rule absolute as lien on officer’s property.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-12 · Date of lien against officer’s property.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-13 · When officer may pay money over to plaintiff; claims; distribution by court; effect on notified parties.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-14 · Punishment for improper return or failure to pay over money received.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-30 · Fees not generally charged to state; exceptions.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-31 · Receipt for fees to be given; penalty.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-32 · Penalty for excessive fees.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-33 · Table of fees to be kept.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-34 · Treble costs against plaintiffs.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-35 · Demanding excessive costs; penalty.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-13-36 · Restrictions on charging prosecuting attorneys fees for certified copies of records.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-1 · Power of superior court judges to appoint and remove; oath; duties.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-2 · Power of city court judges to appoint; compensation.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-3 · Power of division judges to appoint and remove; oath; duties.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-4 · Additional court reporters; typists; equipment.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-5 · Duty to transcribe; certificate.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-6 · Contingent expense and travel allowance; notification of appointments and removals.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-7 · [Effective until July 1, 2023. See note.] Destruction of notes; how authorized; petition; grounds; notice; order.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-7 · [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Destruction of notes; how authorized; petition; grounds; notice; order.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-20 · Short title.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-21 · Purpose.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-22 · Definitions.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-23 · Judicial Council of Georgia as agency of judiciary for purposes of article.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-24 · Board of Court Reporting of Judicial Council; creation; composition; term; vacancies; removal.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-25 · Oath of office; filing; certificate of appointment.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-26 · Chairperson; election; term; rules and regulations.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-27 · Administrative work as duty of Administrative Office of the Courts; director to serve as secretary of board.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-28 · Certificate required.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-29 · Qualifications for certification; individuals with disabilities.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-30 · Application for testing; fee; time of examinations; conduct and grading.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-31 · Renewal of certificate; fee; automatic revocation of suspended certificate.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-32 · Use of title or abbreviation.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-33 · Refusing or revoking certificate or temporary permit or discipline of person; disciplinary actions; appeal; reinstatement; immunity for reporting; voluntary surrender or failure to renew; regulation.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-34 · Temporary permits.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-35 · Injunction against violations; remedy cumulative.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-36 · Penalties for violations.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-14-37 · Prohibition against certain contracts for court reporting services; applicability; registration; rules and regulations; fines.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-15-1 · “Child support” defined.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-15-2 · Office of Receiver of Child Support; establishment; appointment of receiver; term; removal; additional employees.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-15-3 · Receiver’s oath of office and bond; employees’ bonds.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-15-4 · Duties of child support receiver.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-15-4.1 · Contempt action by child support receiver when payments not made in accordance with order.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-15-5 · Fees and costs; disposition; records.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-15-6 · Salaries.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-15-7 · Office space; expenses.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-1 · Qualification requirements for sheriff; exemptions.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-2 · Certain sureties ineligible.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-3 · Basic training course; compensation and costs.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-4 · Oath of office.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-4.1 · Actions in violation of oath.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-5 · Required bond.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-6 · Examination and approval of bond.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-7 · Recordation and filing of bond.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-8 · How vacancies filled; failure to appoint; certification required.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-9 · Sheriff’s office.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-10 · Duties; penalties; electronic storage.
- O.C.G.A. § 15-16-11 · [Reserved] Disposition of books.