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O.C.G.A. 17-8-71
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§ 17-8-71 Order of argument after evidence presented
Chapter 8. Trial
Rule Text
After the evidence is closed on both sides, the prosecuting attorney shall open and conclude the argument to the jury. The defendant shall be entitled to make a closing argument prior to the concluding argument of the prosecuting attorney.