§ 15-12-165 - Number of peremptory challenges
O.C.G.A. 15-12-165 (2010)
15-12-165. Number of peremptory challenges
Every person accused of a felony may peremptorily challenge nine of the jurors impaneled to try him or her. The state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges allowed to the defendant; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the defendant may peremptorily challenge 15 jurors and the state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges.