Rule 26 - Effective until 1/2/2025 Motions Generally, Motions To Disqualify, Emergency Motions, And Motions To Expedite (1)Motions While Matter is Pending. Motions may be filed while a matter is pending in this Court. Motions should comply with Rules 15, 16, 17, and 20. Responses to motions may be filed at any time.
Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, whether it relates to the claim or defense of the party seeking discovery or to the claim or defense of any other party, including the existence, description, nature, custody, ...
The prosecuting attorney shall, no later than ten days prior to trial, or at such time as the court orders but in no event later than the beginning of the trial, provide the defendant with notice of any evidence in aggravation of punishment that the state intends to introduce in sentencing.
In Georgia, discovery typically lasts six months from the date that the defendant files an Answer to your Complaint. This period is often extended by the parties or the court if the case involves complex issues or there are unforeseen delays.
How Long Does it Take to Get Discovery in a Criminal Case? Generally, the prosecution must provide discovery within a set period after the defense's formal request, often ranging from a few weeks to several months.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §9-11-33(a)(1), Georgia law allows each party to submit up to 50 interrogatories, including subparts. It's advisable not to send all 50 interrogatories at once.
Discovery can be obtained through depositions, written interrogatories, physical and mental examinations, and requests for admission.
Write out each fact you wish the other party to admit is true. When writing these facts, be as clear and concise as possible. Each request must be for a single fact; do not include multiple facts, compound questions, or subparts.
Write out each fact you wish the other party to admit is true. When writing these facts, be as clear and concise as possible. Each request must be for a single fact; do not include multiple facts, compound questions, or subparts.