Golden v. State

Averting, for the sake of current expediency, a well-established procedure which serves the orderly administration of justice, leads to the disrailing of that procedure. Courts keep a vigorous vigil to protect due process as it relates to a defendant’s rights. Similar watchful adherence should be given to procedure as it relates to the public’s rights. The public in Georgia commands orderly administration of the judicial system. Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VI, Sec. IX. The concept of uniformity is expressly included.

The filing rules have the force of law, as provided by the General Assembly. OCGA §…