Chapter 5. Searches and Seizures
Georgia Criminal Procedure (O.C.G.A. Title 17) – 2026
§ 17-5-1
Search pursuant to lawful arrest authorized
§ 17-5-2
Inventory of items seized without search warrant to be given to person arrested and judicial officer before whom person arrested taken
§ 17-5-20
Requirements for issuance of search warrant generally
§ 17-5-21
Grounds for issuance of search warrant
§ 17-5-21.1
Issuance of search warrants by video conference
§ 17-5-22
Issuance of search warrants by judicial officers generally
§ 17-5-23
Command of search warrant
§ 17-5-24
Officers authorized to execute search warrants
§ 17-5-25
Execution of search warrant generally
§ 17-5-26
When search warrant may be executed
§ 17-5-27
Use of force in execution of search warrant
§ 17-5-28
Detention and search of persons on premises
§ 17-5-29
Written return of items seized
§ 17-5-30
Motion to suppress evidence illegally seized generally
§ 17-5-31
Quashing warrant or suppressing evidence because of technical irregularity not affecting substantial rights of accused
§ 17-5-32
Search and seizure of documentary evidence in possession of attorney
§ 17-5-50
Property unlawfully obtained
§ 17-5-51
Civil forfeiture of weapons used in commission of crime, possession of which constitutes crime or delinquent act, or illegal concealment generally
§ 17-5-52
Disposition of weapons used in commission of crime or delinquent act involving possession
§ 17-5-53
Disposition of devices with historical or instructional value
§ 17-5-54
Disposition of personal property in custody of law enforcement agency
§ 17-5-55
Designation of custodian for introduced evidence
§ 17-5-56
Maintenance of physical evidence containing biological material
§ 17-5-70
Definitions
§ 17-5-71
Preservation of evidence
§ 17-5-72
Right to free forensic medical examination
§ 17-5-73
Victim’s right to refuse request for polygraph examinations or other truth-telling devices
§ 17-5-74
Unreported sexual assault kits
§ 17-5-100
Investigation of illegal alien status