Georgia Mock Trial Rules

South

GA · Capital: Atlanta

Evidence Rules

Georgia Evidence Code

Citation: O.C.G.A. Title 24

Georgia overhauled its evidence code in 2013 to closely align with the FRE, replacing its older statutory evidence provisions
Georgia retains a broader spousal privilege under O.C.G.A. § 24-5-501 than the federal rule
Georgia's prior inconsistent statement rule (§ 24-6-613) requires the witness be given opportunity to explain before extrinsic evidence is admitted
Georgia applies the Daubert standard for expert testimony under § 24-7-702

Rule	Description
O.C.G.A. § 24-4-404(b)	Prosecution must provide reasonable pretrial notice of intent to use other-acts evidence; defense has the right to a hearing on admissibility
O.C.G.A. § 24-8-803(6)	Business records exception follows FRE model but Georgia courts require a more rigorous foundation establishing regular business practice

Civil Procedure

Georgia Civil Practice Act (O.C.G.A. Title 9)

Criminal Procedure

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

Georgia Superior Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over felonies, divorce, equity, and land title cases
Georgia uses a notice pleading standard similar to federal practice under the Civil Practice Act
Georgia allows direct appeals to the Supreme Court in cases involving constitutional questions and murder convictions

Civil Jury Size

Criminal Jury Size

Yes

Unanimity Required

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