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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 5 - APPEAL AND ERROR

CHAPTER 5 - NEW TRIAL
ARTICLE 3 - PROCEDURE
§ 5-5-46 - Operation of rule nisi as supersedeas in criminal cases; superseding of sentence

O.C.G.A. 5-5-46 (2010)
5-5-46. Operation of rule nisi as supersedeas in criminal cases; superseding of sentence


(a) The rule nisi on a motion for a new trial in a criminal case shall not operate as a supersedeas unless it is so ordered by the court.

(b) When requested to do so by the defendant or his counsel, the judge trying the case shall grant an order superseding the sentence until the motion for a new trial is heard and decided.