§ 17-8-25 - Grounds for granting of continuances -- Absence of witness generally - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 17-8-25 (2010)
17-8-25. Grounds for granting of continuances -- Absence of witness generally

In all applications for continuances upon the ground of the absence of a witness, it shall be shown to the court that the witness is absent; that he has been subpoenaed; that he does not reside more than 100 miles from the place of trial by the nearest practical route; that his testimony is material; that the witness is not absent by the permission, directly or indirectly, of the applicant; that the applicant expects he will be able to procure the testimony of the witness at the next term of the court; that the application is not made for the purpose of delay but to enable the applicant to procure the testimony of the absent witness; and the application must state the facts expected to be proved by the absent witness.