The document and status control the next move
An arrest is a regulated deprivation of liberty, not an informal invitation to remain at a police location.
Question to resolve
What was the arrest ground, exact time, suspected offence, rights warning and procedure for judicial review?
A label used in a call or conversation cannot replace the formal record, the person's status and the legal basis for the action.
Build the procedural record
Body-camera or CCTV material, arrest and search records, custody log, medical examination, notification record and subsequent court filings.
01Identify status and authority
02Protect counsel, silence and language rights
03Preserve objections and complete records
04Use the correct motion or review procedure
First controlled step
Record the first restriction of movement, request counsel and interpretation, preserve health issues and obtain the arrest record.
Primary sources for this guide
Before acting, compare this guide with the current Georgian text and the exact document served in the case. The official English translation may not include the latest amendment.
Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia↗︎Criminal Code of Georgia↗︎Constitution of Georgia↗︎