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public records exception in Georgia

5 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 1998–2016 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Shapiro v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2011
2 sentences

2011Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga. App. 620, 622 (3) ( 504 SE2d 719 ) (1998) (DPS records “are public records which allow a court to ‘infer reliability when the hearsay falls within a firmly rooted exception to the hearsay rule, such as the public records exception.’ Price [v. State, 269 Ga. 222, 223 ( 498 SE2d 262 ) (1998)].”).

2011Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga. App. 620, 622 (3) ( 504 SE2d 719 ) (1998) (DPS records “are public records which allow a court to ‘infer reliability when the hearsay falls within a firmly rooted exception to the hearsay rule, such as the public records exception.’ Price [v. State, 269 Ga. 222, 223 ( 498 SE2d 262 ) (1998)].”).

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Price v. Stategreen
ga · 1998 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2011
2 sentences

2011Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga. App. 620, 622 (3) ( 504 SE2d 719 ) (1998) (DPS records “are public records which allow a court to ‘infer reliability when the hearsay falls within a firmly rooted exception to the hearsay rule, such as the public records exception.’ Price [v. State, 269 Ga. 222, 223 ( 498 SE2d 262 ) (1998)].”).

2011Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga. App. 620, 622 (3) ( 504 SE2d 719 ) (1998) (DPS records “are public records which allow a court to ‘infer reliability when the hearsay falls within a firmly rooted exception to the hearsay rule, such as the public records exception.’ Price [v. State, 269 Ga. 222, 223 ( 498 SE2d 262 ) (1998)].”).

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Maloof v. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authoritygreen
gactapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Maloof v. MARTA, 330 Ga. App. 763, 767-68 (2) ( 769 SE2d 174 ) (2015) (concluding that police report describing matters observed by the police officer is admissible as a public record in a civil proceeding).

2016See Maloof v. MARTA, 330 Ga. App. 763, 767-68 (2) ( 769 SE2d 174 ) (2015) (concluding that police report describing matters observed by the police officer is admissible as a public record in a civil proceeding).

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Bess v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006However, this document was not admitted at trial. 6 See Bess v. State, 254 Ga. App. 80, 83 (2) ( 561 SE2d 209 ) (2002) (“OCGA§ 24-7-20 provides a public records exception to the hearsay rule”).

2006However, this document was not admitted at trial. 6 See Bess v. State, 254 Ga. App. 80, 83 (2) ( 561 SE2d 209 ) (2002) (“OCGA§ 24-7-20 provides a public records exception to the hearsay rule”).

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DeLoach v. Stategreen
ga · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Miller v. Stategreen
ga · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Brown v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Nelson v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Buggay v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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State v. Brodiegreen
gactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Keller v. Stategreen
ga · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Hawkins v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Smith v. Stategreen
ga · 1976 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Salahuddin v. Stategreen
ga · 2004 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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In Interest of Cwgreen
gactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

2004See also Keller v. State, 275 Ga. 680 , 571 S.E.2d 806 (2002). [2] See In the Interest of C.W., 227 Ga.App. 763, 767-768 (3), 490 S.E.2d 442 (1997). [3] Miller v. State, 266 Ga. 850, 856 , 472 S.E.2d 74 (1996) (unconstitutional to introduce a sworn affidavit into evidence against a criminal defendant, in contravention of the defendant's constitutional guaranty that he be confronted with the witnesses against him). [4] Shapiro v. State, 233 Ga.App. 620, 622 (3), 504 S.E.2d 719 (1998) (DPS records at issue "are public records which allow a court to `infer reliability when the hearsay falls withi

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Gill v. Bowmangreen
gactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See also Gill v. Bowman, 201 Ga. App. 308 ( 410 SE2d 780 ) (1991); Love v. Hardison, 166 Ga. App. 677 ( 305 SE2d 420 ) (1983).

1998See also Gill v. Bowman, 201 Ga. App. 308 ( 410 SE2d 780 ) (1991); Love v. Hardison, 166 Ga. App. 677 ( 305 SE2d 420 ) (1983).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Bowers v. Southern Railway Co. green
gactapp · 1912
2 sentences

2004Co., 10 Ga.App. 367, 374 , 73 S.E. 677 (1912).

2004Co., 10 Ga.App. 367, 374 , 73 S.E. 677 (1912).

12004–2004
Love v. Hardison green
gactapp · 1983
2 sentences

1998See also Gill v. Bowman, 201 Ga. App. 308 ( 410 SE2d 780 ) (1991); Love v. Hardison, 166 Ga. App. 677 ( 305 SE2d 420 ) (1983).

1998See also Gill v. Bowman, 201 Ga. App. 308 ( 410 SE2d 780 ) (1991); Love v. Hardison, 166 Ga. App. 677 ( 305 SE2d 420 ) (1983).

11998–1998

Where else courts name it

LA 119 (1957–2025) OH 65 (1991–2026) TX 43 (1983–2026) FL 42 (1971–2025) IN 21 (1982–2024) CA 20 (1994–2026) WA 18 (1984–2026) PA 18 (1971–2025) IL 16 (1978–2024) NM 15 (1995–2020) MI 11 (1992–2025) AZ 11 (1989–2022) WI 10 (1998–2025) NJ 10 (2002–2024) MA 8 (1985–2025) AK 8 (1988–2025) DC 7 (1991–2009) MD 7 (1990–2018) TN 6 (1999–2018) NC 6 (2006–2026) ID 6 (1990–2026) OR 6 (1992–2025) HI 5 (1996–2019) ME 5 (1984–2022) NV 5 (2014–2017) GA 5 (1998–2016) MS 4 (2003–2021) IA 4 (1982–2025) SD 4 (2004–2026) OK 4 (1936–2014) CO 4 (1987–2015) VA 3 (2003–2019) SC 3 (2008–2014) NY 3 (2007–2010) CT 2 (1970–1997) UT 2 (1987–2017) AL 2 (2000–2000) VT 2 (2000–2026) NE 2 (1938–2013) ND 2 (2009–2013) WV 2 (1999–2002) MN 2 (1984–2024) DE 2 (1986–2001)

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