Criminal Defense Exhibits in Georgia
Complete guide to preparing criminal defense exhibits that comply with Georgia court requirements. Learn the correct labeling conventions, exchange deadlines, and e-filing procedures.
- Georgia's primary rule governing exhibit preparation is O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
- Plaintiffs in Georgia label exhibits with Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...).
- Defendants in Georgia label exhibits with Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...).
- Georgia courts require electronic exhibits to be filed through eFileGA.
- Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
- Common criminal defense exhibits in Georgia include police reports, body camera footage, witness statements.
- ExhibitPrep applies Georgia exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so criminal defense case files never leave the user's computer.
Georgia Exhibit Requirements at a Glance
| Plaintiff Exhibits | Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...) |
| Defendant Exhibits | Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...) |
| Exchange Deadline | 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) |
| Primary Rule | O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26 |
| E-Filing System | eFileGA |
Common Criminal Defense Exhibits
Police Reports
Arrest reports, incident reports, supplemental reports. For Georgia e-filing on eFileGA, confirm the current file-size cap (Not confirmed — check the filing portal) before uploading.
Body Camera Footage
Screenshots and stills from body-worn cameras
Witness Statements
Prosecution and defense witness statements
Expert Reports
Forensic analysis, DNA experts, medical examinations
Character Evidence
Letters, employment records, community ties
Physical Evidence Photos
Photographs of physical evidence items
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Georgia-Specific Considerations
- Georgia assigns every exhibit a single sequential number regardless of party, with no separate letter series for defendants, under Uniform Superior Court Rule 7.2.
- Criminal Defense exhibits filed through eFileGA must stay within the court's file-size cap (Not confirmed — check the filing portal).
- Plaintiffs in Georgia mark exhibits with Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...); defendants use Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...).
- Exchange your criminal defense exhibit list 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26), and confirm any county-level variations with the clerk before trial.
How to Prepare Your Exhibits
Gather Your Documents
Collect all documents relevant to your criminal defense case. This typically includes police reports, body camera footage, witness statements, and other supporting evidence.
Convert to PDF
Convert all documents to PDF format. Georgia courts require electronic exhibits to be filed via eFileGA. Scan paper documents at 300 DPI.
Apply Exhibit Labels
Use ExhibitPrep to add Georgia-compliant exhibit stamps. Plaintiffs use Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...), defendants use Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...).
Exchange with Opposing Counsel
Exchange your exhibit list and copies with opposing counsel 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) per O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I label criminal defense exhibits in Georgia?
Use Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiff exhibits and Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...) for defense exhibits, per O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26. Georgia assigns every exhibit a single sequential number regardless of party, with no separate letter series for defendants, under Uniform Superior Court Rule 7.2. ExhibitPrep's Criminal Defense templates apply the right prefix automatically, so you're not re-deriving the local convention on every filing.
When do I have to exchange criminal defense exhibits in Georgia?
Georgia sets the exhibit exchange window at 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26), though the exact date can shift with your assigned judge's scheduling order. Confirm the deadline in your case's pretrial order before you start stamping, then batch-process the full criminal defense production in one ExhibitPrep session once it's locked in.
What e-filing system handles criminal defense exhibits in Georgia?
Georgia runs electronic filing through eFileGA. Check the current upload cap before filing (Not confirmed — check the filing portal), export each exhibit as a text-searchable PDF, and split any long police reports into separate files so a single scanned record doesn't blow past the limit.
What exhibits come up most in a Georgia criminal defense case?
Criminal Defense matters in Georgia typically turn on police reports, body camera footage, witness statements, plus whatever case-specific records the dispute calls for. Georgia assigns every exhibit a single sequential number regardless of party, with no separate letter series for defendants, under Uniform Superior Court Rule 7.2. Stamp them all inside ExhibitPrep using the matching plaintiff or defense template, so every exhibit in the production carries a consistent, court-compliant mark before it goes to opposing counsel.
Can I stamp a large criminal defense production for Georgia courts?
Yes. The Day Pass ($14.99) gives you unlimited stamping for 24 hours, which covers hundreds of exhibits in a single criminal defense case. Processing runs entirely in your browser, so your Georgia case files never leave your computer. That matters here because e-filing upload caps (Not confirmed — check the filing portal) often force a large production into multiple separate uploads.
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ExhibitPrep provides general information about court exhibit practices, not legal advice. Requirements change — verify current rules with your court or clerk before filing.