grand jury challenge in Georgia

10 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Lumpkin v. Stategreen ga · 1921 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014See Hill v. Stynchcombe, 225 Ga. 122, 127 (10) ( 166 SE2d 729 ) (1969) (challenges to constitution of grand jury must be made within specified time or are waived, and cannot be made for first time at new trial stage); Lumpkin v. State, 152 Ga. 229, 231 ( 109 SE 664 ) (1921) (challenge to grand jury based on service of disqualified person must be made within specified time frame, and “cannot be raised for the first time after verdict”). 2014See Hill v. Stynchcombe, 225 Ga. 122, 127 (10) ( 166 SE2d 729 ) (1969) (challenges to constitution of grand jury must be made within specified time or are waived, and cannot be made for first time at new trial stage); Lumpkin v. State, 152 Ga. 229, 231 ( 109 SE 664 ) (1921) (challenge to grand jury based on service of disqualified person must be made within specified time frame, and “cannot be raised for the first time after verdict”).	2	2
Hill v. Stynchcombegreen ga · 1969 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014See Hill v. Stynchcombe, 225 Ga. 122, 127 (10) ( 166 SE2d 729 ) (1969) (challenges to constitution of grand jury must be made within specified time or are waived, and cannot be made for first time at new trial stage); Lumpkin v. State, 152 Ga. 229, 231 ( 109 SE 664 ) (1921) (challenge to grand jury based on service of disqualified person must be made within specified time frame, and “cannot be raised for the first time after verdict”). 2014See Hill v. Stynchcombe, 225 Ga. 122, 127 (10) ( 166 SE2d 729 ) (1969) (challenges to constitution of grand jury must be made within specified time or are waived, and cannot be made for first time at new trial stage); Lumpkin v. State, 152 Ga. 229, 231 ( 109 SE 664 ) (1921) (challenge to grand jury based on service of disqualified person must be made within specified time frame, and “cannot be raised for the first time after verdict”).	2	2
Walraven v. Stategreen ga · 1982 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1983–2002 2 sentences 2002Walraven v. State, 250 Ga. 401, 405 (1) ( 297 SE2d 278 ) (1982). 2002Walraven v. State, 250 Ga. 401, 405 (1) ( 297 SE2d 278 ) (1982).	2	2
City of Decatur v. DeKalb Countygreen ga · 2008 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020Although the Court of Appeals can apply unquestioned and unambiguous constitutional provisions, we have jurisdiction over a constitutional challenge to a state law only “if the law has been held to be constitutional against the same attack being made.” City of Decatur v. DeKalb County, 284 Ga. 434, 436 (2) ( 668 SE2d 247 ) (2008). 1 OCGA § 17-7-50 governs the right to a grand jury hearing within 90 days where bail is refused and the right to have bail set absent a hearing within a 90-day period. 2020Although the Court of Appeals can apply unquestioned and unambiguous constitutional provisions, we have jurisdiction over a constitutional challenge to a state law only “if the law has been held to be constitutional against the same attack being made.” City of Decatur v. DeKalb County, 284 Ga. 434, 436 (2) ( 668 SE2d 247 ) (2008). 1 OCGA § 17-7-50 governs the right to a grand jury hearing within 90 days where bail is refused and the right to have bail set absent a hearing within a 90-day period.	1	1
State v. Dempseygreen ga · 2012 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014See Dempsey, 290 Ga. at 765-766 .	1	1
Sanders v. Stategreen ga · 1975 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 2 sentences 1983Cunningham v. State, 248 Ga. 558 (1) ( 284 SE2d 390 ) (1980), cert. den., 455 U. S. 1038 (1982); Sanders v. State, 235 Ga. 425, 426 ( 219 SE2d 768 ) (1975), cert. den., 425 U. S. 976 (1976); compare Walraven v. State, 250 Ga. 401 (1) ( 297 SE2d 278 ) (1982). 1983Cunningham v. State, 248 Ga. 558 (1) ( 284 SE2d 390 ) (1980), cert. den., 455 U. S. 1038 (1982); Sanders v. State, 235 Ga. 425, 426 ( 219 SE2d 768 ) (1975), cert. den., 425 U. S. 976 (1976); compare Walraven v. State, 250 Ga. 401 (1) ( 297 SE2d 278 ) (1982).	1	1
Williams v. Stategreen ga · 1966 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 2 sentences 1974"The evidence which the grand jury receives in finding a true bill is not subject to inquiry.” Farmer v. State, 228 Ga. 225 (3) ( 184 SE2d 647 ); Powers v. State, 172 Ga. 1 (3) ( 157 SE 195 ); Buchanan v. State, 215 Ga. 791 (2) ( 113 SE2d 609 ); Williams v. State, 222 Ga. 208, 212 ( 149 SE2d 449 ). 1974"The evidence which the grand jury receives in finding a true bill is not subject to inquiry.” Farmer v. State, 228 Ga. 225 (3) ( 184 SE2d 647 ); Powers v. State, 172 Ga. 1 (3) ( 157 SE 195 ); Buchanan v. State, 215 Ga. 791 (2) ( 113 SE2d 609 ); Williams v. State, 222 Ga. 208, 212 ( 149 SE2d 449 ).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
Wright v. State green ga · 1905 2 sentences 1985“Even if a person be ineligible to hold the office of jury commissioner, yet if he is appointed to such office and acts therein, he is, while so acting, a jury commissioner de facto, and the official acts of the board of jury commissioners wherein he participated are valid, and can not be collaterally attacked upon the ground that such person was incompetent to hold the office of jury commissioner.” Wright v. State, 124 Ga. 84 (1) ( 52 SE 146 ) (1905). 1985“Even if a person be ineligible to hold the office of jury commissioner, yet if he is appointed to such office and acts therein, he is, while so acting, a jury commissioner de facto, and the official acts of the board of jury commissioners wherein he participated are valid, and can not be collaterally attacked upon the ground that such person was incompetent to hold the office of jury commissioner.” Wright v. State, 124 Ga. 84 (1) ( 52 SE 146 ) (1905).	1	1985–1985
Jackson v. Virginia red scotus · 1979 1 sentence 1985The evidence presented at trial was sufficient under Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979) to support the verdict.	1	1985–1985
Humane Society of Austin County v. Austin National Bank green scotus · 1976 1 sentence 1983Cunningham v. State, 248 Ga. 558 (1) ( 284 SE2d 390 ) (1980), cert. den., 455 U. S. 1038 (1982); Sanders v. State, 235 Ga. 425, 426 ( 219 SE2d 768 ) (1975), cert. den., 425 U. S. 976 (1976); compare Walraven v. State, 250 Ga. 401 (1) ( 297 SE2d 278 ) (1982).	1	1983–1983
Ruffin v. Austin green scotus · 1982 1 sentence 1983Cunningham v. State, 248 Ga. 558 (1) ( 284 SE2d 390 ) (1980), cert. den., 455 U. S. 1038 (1982); Sanders v. State, 235 Ga. 425, 426 ( 219 SE2d 768 ) (1975), cert. den., 425 U. S. 976 (1976); compare Walraven v. State, 250 Ga. 401 (1) ( 297 SE2d 278 ) (1982).	1	1983–1983
Cunningham v. State green ga · 1981 2 sentences 1983Cunningham v. State, 248 Ga. 558 (1) ( 284 SE2d 390 ) (1980), cert. den., 455 U. S. 1038 (1982); Sanders v. State, 235 Ga. 425, 426 ( 219 SE2d 768 ) (1975), cert. den., 425 U. S. 976 (1976); compare Walraven v. State, 250 Ga. 401 (1) ( 297 SE2d 278 ) (1982). 1983Cunningham v. State, 248 Ga. 558 (1) ( 284 SE2d 390 ) (1980), cert. den., 455 U. S. 1038 (1982); Sanders v. State, 235 Ga. 425, 426 ( 219 SE2d 768 ) (1975), cert. den., 425 U. S. 976 (1976); compare Walraven v. State, 250 Ga. 401 (1) ( 297 SE2d 278 ) (1982).	1	1983–1983
Mize v. State green gactapp · 1979 2 sentences 1981Code § 27-706 provides that before an indictment against a peace officer charging a crime alleged to have occurred while he was in the performance of his duties may be returned by a grand jury, he must be accorded the rights enumerated in Code § 89-9908, supra. We agree that the statutes should be given their literal meaning and that the deputy warden and other correctional officers here involved would, while in the performance of the duties of their position, be entitled to be present at the grand jury hearing and there make a sworn statement, etc. Mize v. State, 152 Ga. App. 190 ( 262 SE2d 4 1981Code § 27-706 provides that before an indictment against a peace officer charging a crime alleged to have occurred while he was in the performance of his duties may be returned by a grand jury, he must be accorded the rights enumerated in Code § 89-9908, supra. We agree that the statutes should be given their literal meaning and that the deputy warden and other correctional officers here involved would, while in the performance of the duties of their position, be entitled to be present at the grand jury hearing and there make a sworn statement, etc. Mize v. State, 152 Ga. App. 190 ( 262 SE2d 4	1	1981–1981
Powers v. State green ga · 1931 1 sentence 1974"The evidence which the grand jury receives in finding a true bill is not subject to inquiry.” Farmer v. State, 228 Ga. 225 (3) ( 184 SE2d 647 ); Powers v. State, 172 Ga. 1 (3) ( 157 SE 195 ); Buchanan v. State, 215 Ga. 791 (2) ( 113 SE2d 609 ); Williams v. State, 222 Ga. 208, 212 ( 149 SE2d 449 ).	1	1974–1974
Withers v. Maddox Coffee Co. green ga · 1931 1 sentence 1974"The evidence which the grand jury receives in finding a true bill is not subject to inquiry.” Farmer v. State, 228 Ga. 225 (3) ( 184 SE2d 647 ); Powers v. State, 172 Ga. 1 (3) ( 157 SE 195 ); Buchanan v. State, 215 Ga. 791 (2) ( 113 SE2d 609 ); Williams v. State, 222 Ga. 208, 212 ( 149 SE2d 449 ).	1	1974–1974
Farmer v. State neutral ga · 1971 2 sentences 1974"The evidence which the grand jury receives in finding a true bill is not subject to inquiry.” Farmer v. State, 228 Ga. 225 (3) ( 184 SE2d 647 ); Powers v. State, 172 Ga. 1 (3) ( 157 SE 195 ); Buchanan v. State, 215 Ga. 791 (2) ( 113 SE2d 609 ); Williams v. State, 222 Ga. 208, 212 ( 149 SE2d 449 ). 1974"The evidence which the grand jury receives in finding a true bill is not subject to inquiry.” Farmer v. State, 228 Ga. 225 (3) ( 184 SE2d 647 ); Powers v. State, 172 Ga. 1 (3) ( 157 SE 195 ); Buchanan v. State, 215 Ga. 791 (2) ( 113 SE2d 609 ); Williams v. State, 222 Ga. 208, 212 ( 149 SE2d 449 ).	1	1974–1974
Buchanan v. State green ga · 1960 2 sentences 1974"The evidence which the grand jury receives in finding a true bill is not subject to inquiry.” Farmer v. State, 228 Ga. 225 (3) ( 184 SE2d 647 ); Powers v. State, 172 Ga. 1 (3) ( 157 SE 195 ); Buchanan v. State, 215 Ga. 791 (2) ( 113 SE2d 609 ); Williams v. State, 222 Ga. 208, 212 ( 149 SE2d 449 ). 1974"The evidence which the grand jury receives in finding a true bill is not subject to inquiry.” Farmer v. State, 228 Ga. 225 (3) ( 184 SE2d 647 ); Powers v. State, 172 Ga. 1 (3) ( 157 SE 195 ); Buchanan v. State, 215 Ga. 791 (2) ( 113 SE2d 609 ); Williams v. State, 222 Ga. 208, 212 ( 149 SE2d 449 ).	1	1974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 15-12-60 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 156 (1916–2026) CA 36 (1891–2022) CT 20 (1938–1996) NJ 19 (1957–2025) AZ 19 (1968–2026) IL 18 (1940–2025) MT 15 (1976–2024) NM 14 (1975–2016) MA 13 (1958–2015) NV 13 (1966–2018) MI 13 (1947–2026) HI 12 (1977–2018) PA 11 (1950–2025) AK 11 (1980–2024) GA 10 (1974–2020) OH 10 (1965–2019) TX 10 (1885–2015) DC 9 (1975–2003) MN 8 (1905–2016) FL 7 (1959–1993) LA 6 (1982–2016) IN 6 (1975–2017) CO 5 (1917–1996) MO 5 (1956–2020) OR 5 (1885–2025) MD 5 (1973–2016) RI 4 (1973–2003) WV 3 (1983–2024) TN 3 (1980–2015) AL 3 (1947–1982) VI 3 (2010–2016) KS 2 (2014–2018) WA 2 (1966–2012) WI 2 (1971–1995) VT 2 (1968–1981) MS 2 (1979–2002) DE 2 (2002–2003) NC 2 (1932–1998) ID 2 (2012–2018)

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