Georgia

Evidence review for Georgia attorneys

Georgia law enforcement agencies across the state have deployed body-worn cameras, generating growing volumes of video evidence. Defense attorneys in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta handle significant amounts of body-cam footage in criminal cases.

Retention law
SB 94 (2021) — 180 days minimum
Discovery rules
O.C.G.A. 17-16-1 et seq.
Open Records Act
O.C.G.A. 50-18-70

Body-Cam Laws in Georgia

Georgia enacted SB 94 (2021) requiring body-cam footage retention for a minimum of 180 days. While Georgia does not mandate body-cam use statewide, major agencies including Atlanta PD, Savannah PD, and the Georgia State Patrol have comprehensive body-cam programs. Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) applies to body-cam footage.

Discovery Rules & Video Evidence

Georgia criminal discovery is governed by O.C.G.A. 17-16-1 et seq. Georgia has reciprocal discovery requirements, and prosecutors must disclose witness statements, scientific reports, and other material evidence. Defense attorneys are entitled to body-cam footage and other video evidence through standard discovery procedures.

How Saul Helps Georgia Attorneys

Saul processes body-cam footage, deposition video, and other evidence recordings in minutes — producing speaker-labeled transcripts and AI-detected key legal moments. For Georgia attorneys dealing with growing video evidence volumes, this means:

  • Review hours of footage in minutes instead of days
  • Search entire transcripts for specific words, phrases, or testimony
  • AI-detected key moments: ID requests, escalations, use of force, arrests
  • Speaker diarization identifies who said what throughout the recording
  • All evidence processed on U.S. infrastructure with AES-256 encryption

Saul is a technology platform used by members of the State Bar of Georgia and other legal professionals across Georgia. Saul is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

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