Ga. Code § 17-8-22

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 17-8-22 - Consideration of motion for continuance by court generally; allowance of counter-showing to motion

All applications for continuances are addressed to the sound legal discretion of the court and, if not expressly provided for, shall be granted or refused as the ends of justice may require. In all cases the presiding judges may, in their discretion, admit a counter-showing to a motion for a continuance and, after a hearing, may decide whether the motion shall prevail.

OCGA § 17-8-22