§ 24-8-802 [General Rule Against Hearsay Admissibility]

Hearsay is a statement made outside of court that someone tries to use as evidence in court. Georgia courts generally do not allow hearsay as evidence in a case.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. Other parts of Georgia's evidence laws list specific situations where hearsay is allowed. If a statement fits one of those exceptions, the court can admit it as evidence.

There is also an important catch. If the other side tries to use hearsay and you do not speak up and object at the right time, you lose your right to complain about it later. The court will treat that hearsay as valid evidence, just like any other testimony or document in the case.