What Happens After Oral Argument? | Judge Ken Hodges
What happens after the lawyers finish arguing and the judges leave the courtroom?
Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains that, unless a case is clear-cut, the conversation among judges often begins almost immediately.
In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges describes how he asks the other judges what they think, follows up when necessary, and continues the discussion as they work through difficult legal questions.
It is a behind-the-scenes look at appellate deliberation and the collaborative process that helps Georgia Court of Appeals judges reach their decisions.
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