Who has the ultimate authority to determine the facts at issue in a trial in Georgia?

In the context of a trial in Georgia, the jury holds the ultimate authority to determine the facts at issue. This is a fundamental principle of the American judicial system, where juries are tasked with evaluating the evidence presented during the trial and making determinations about the factual elements of the case. Their role is to assess witnesses' credibility, the reliability of evidence, and ultimately to reach a verdict based on the facts that they believe to be true.

While the judge plays a critical role in ensuring the trial is conducted fairly and according to the law, including making legal rulings and providing instructions to the jury, the judge does not decide the factual disputes. Instead, the jury’s function is to interpret the evidence presented and reach conclusions based on their collective judgment. Attorneys advocate for their clients and present evidence and arguments, but they do not have the authority to determine facts in the same way that juries do. The Governor has no role in determining facts during a trial, as that function is reserved for the judicial system.