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Chapter 16. Discovery

Georgia Criminal Procedure (O.C.G.A. Title 17) – 2026

All Sections Criminal Procedure (O.C.G.A. Title 17) Overview ← Previous Chapter 15A. Compensation for Criminally Inflicted Property Damage Next → Chapter 17. Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights

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Chapter 1. General Provisions Chapter 2. Jurisdiction and Venue Chapter 3. Limitations on Prosecution Chapter 4. Arrest of Persons Chapter 5. Searches and Seizures Chapter 6. Bonds and Recognizances Chapter 7. Pretrial Proceedings Chapter 8. Trial Chapter 9. Verdict and Judgment Generally Chapter 10. Sentence and Punishment Chapter 11. Assessment and Payment of Costs of Criminal Proceedings Chapter 12. Legal Defense For Indigents Chapter 13. Criminal Extradition Chapter 14. Restitution and Distribution of Profits to Victims of Crimes Chapter 15. Victim Compensation Chapter 15A. Compensation for Criminally Inflicted Property Damage Chapter 16. Discovery Chapter 17. Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Chapter 18. Written Statements of Information to Victims of Rape or Forcible Sodomy Chapter 20. Identification Procedures for Live Lineups, Photo Lineups, and Showups Chapter 21. Cold Case Murder Reinvestigation Chapter 22. Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation
§ 17-16-1 Definitions § 17-16-2 Applicability of article § 17-16-3 Copy of indictment or accusation and list of witnesses furnished § 17-16-4 Disclosure required by prosecuting attorney and defendant § 17-16-5 Alibi witnesses § 17-16-6 Failure to comply with discovery requirements § 17-16-7 Statements of witnesses § 17-16-8 Lists of names and information concerning witnesses § 17-16-9 Reimbursement for costs § 17-16-10 Material or information already furnished § 17-16-20 Applicability of article § 17-16-21 Right of the defendant to copy of indictment or accusation and list of witnesses § 17-16-22 Right of defendant to copy of statement given while in police custody § 17-16-23 Right of defendant to copies of written scientific reports