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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 17 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 8 - TRIAL
ARTICLE 2 - CONTINUANCES
§ 17-8-23 - Grounds for granting of continuances -- Absence of party generally

O.C.G.A. 17-8-23 (2010)
17-8-23. Grounds for granting of continuances -- Absence of party generally


If either party is providentially prevented from attending the trial of any case and the counsel of the absent party will state in his place that he cannot go safely to trial without the presence of the absent party, the case shall be continued, provided his continuances are not exhausted.