Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

Non-Telephonic Recorded Conversations as Evidence

Hello,

I am aware that consent for recording a conversation in Georgia is not required by both parties. I have recording's that will definately prove my case against my ''previous landlord'', on numerous violations/charges. Can I legally present the tape recordings as evidence when I present my case in Magistrate Court? I intend to request the maximum of $15,000 and I believe I have a valid and viable case. Do I have to present a written transcript? Does it have to be certified and/or authenicated by some means or outside source? I have two (2) police officers that can verify the tape by acknowledging that they recognize their voices, can verify that the event happened (date & time; since I made a 911 call to verify the confrontation between my landlord & myself), and who they were talking to, (my landlord and myself) and thus can give sworn testimony that the recording is authentic. A police report was not filed, since it was/is considered a civil matter.

Your attention in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Thanking you in advance,

S.M. McMurray


Asked on 5/04/04, 2:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip A. Strickland Law Offices

Re: Non-Telephonic Recorded Conversations as Evidence

Generally, if you are a party to the phone conversation then you can record it, even without the consent or knowledge of the other party. Whether the magistrate will want to hear your tapes is another story.

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Answered on 5/07/04, 7:30 am


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