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O.C.G.A. § 15-18-9 (2019)

Authority to enter nolle prosequi

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The district attorney has authority, on the terms prescribed by law, to enter a nolle prosequi on indictments.

History

(Orig. Code 1863, § 354; Code 1868, § 415; Code 1873, § 380; Code 1882, § 380; Penal Code 1895, § 801; Penal Code 1910, § 801; Code 1933, § 24-2915.)

Annotations

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR. - Power and duty of court as to continuation of action or prosecution upon refusal of city, county, or district attorney to proceed therewith, 103 A.L.R. 1253.

Limitations on state prosecuting attorney's discretion to initiate prosecution by indictment or by information, 44 A.L.R.4th 401.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1997–1997 · leading case: Gourley v. State, 486 S.E.2d 342 (Ga. 1997).
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Gourley v. State, 486 S.E.2d 342 (Ga. 1997). · cites it 2× “See OCGA § 15-18-9 (authorizing State to enter nolle prosequi on terms prescribed by law).”
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