Constitution · Georgia

Ga. Const. art. I, § I, para. XVIII

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Constitution of Georgia
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October 2026

What does this section say?

Jeopardy of life or liberty more than once forbidden. No person shall be put in jeopardy of life or liberty more than once for the same offense except when a new trial has been granted after conviction or in case of mistrial.

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