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Part 1 — Preamble

1 PREAMBLE
1.1 Repeal of Local Rules
1.2 Authority to Enact Rules Which Deviate From the Uniform Superior Court Rules D
1.3 Repeal of Earlier \"Rules of the Superior Court\"
1.4 Matters of Statewide Concern
1.5 Deviation
1.6 Amendments
1.7 Publication of Rules and Amendments

Part 2 — Definitions

2.1 Attorney
2.2 Judge
2.3 Clerk
2.4 Calendar Clerk
2.5 Assigned Judge
2.6 Filing

Part 3 — Assignment of Cases and Actions

3.1 Method of Assignment
3.2 Companion and Related Actions
3.3 Exclusive Control; Transfer of Case Assignment to Another Judge
3.4 Local Authority

Part 4 — Attorneys Appearance, Withdrawal and Duties

4.1 Prohibition on Ex Parte Communications
4.10 To Notify of Settlements and Dismissals
4.11 Attorneys: Appearance, Withdrawal and Duties; to Attend and Remain
4.12 Binding Authority
4.13 Limited Appearances D
4.2 Entry of Appearance and Pleadings D
4.3 Withdrawal D
4.4 Admission Pro Hac Vice D
4.5 Entries of Appearance and Withdrawals by Members or Employees of Law Firms or Professional Corporations
4.6 To Notify of Representation
4.7 To Utilize Assigned Judge
4.8 To Notify of Related Cases
4.9 To Notify of Previous Presentation to Another Judge

Part 5 — Discovery in Civil Actions

5 DISCOVERY IN CIVIL ACTIONS 1
5.1 Prompt Completion D
5.2 Filing Requirements
5.3 Depositions Upon Oral Examination-Duration D
5.4 Early Planning Conference and Discovery Plan D
5.5 Privilege

Part 6 — Motions in Civil Actions

6.1 Filing D
6.2 Reply (Motions in Civil Actions) D
6.3 Hearing D
6.4 Failure to Make Discovery and Motion to Compel Discovery
6.5 Motions for Summary Judgment
6.6 Time for Filing Summary Judgment Motions
6.7 Motions in Emergencies

Part 7 — Pretrial Conferences

7.1 Civil
7.2 Civil Pre-Trial Order
7.3 Interpreters D
7.4 Criminal Matters

Part 8 — Civil Jury Trial Calendar

8.1 Scheduling Trials
8.2 Ready List
8.3 Trial Calendar D
8.4 Trial Date
8.5 Continuance After Scheduled for Trial D
8.6 Special Settings

Part 9 — Virtual Proceedings

9.1 Virtual Events; Court Proceedings
9.2 Virtual Events; Generally

Part 10 — Trials

10.1 Voir Dire
10.2 Opening Statements in Criminal Matters
10.3 Requests and Exceptions to Charge
10.4 Excusals From Courtroom

Part 11 — Selection of Juries

11 SELECTION OF JURIES

Part 12 — Voluntary Dismissal of Actions

12 VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS

Part 13 — Arguments

13.1 Time Limitations D
13.2 Extensions
13.3 Number of Arguments
13.4 Conclusion

Part 14 — Dismissal

14 DISMISSAL

Part 15 — Default Judgments

15 DEFAULT JUDGMENTS D
15.1 Garnishments

Part 16 — Leaves of Absence

16.1 Leaves for 30 Cumulative Calendar Days or Less D
16.2 Leaves for More Than 30 Cumulative Calendar Days or Those Either on a Published Calendar, Noticed for a Hearing, or not Meeting the Time Requirements of Rule 16.1 D
16.3 Rule 16.1 or Rule 16.2 Leave
16.4 Denial of Application for Leave D

Part 17 — Conflicts — State and Federal Courts

17.1 Method of Resolution D
17.2 Attorneys Serving as Part-time Judges

Part 18 — Rules for Service of Senior Judges

18.1 Definitions
18.2 Requests for Assistance
18.3 Certificate of Need
18.4 Emergency Requests
18.5 Residence of Senior Judge
18.8 Election of Ineligibility

Part 19 — Transfer/Change of Venue

19.1 Civil D
19.2 Criminal
19.3 Contested Election Results
19.4 Civil Removal D

Part 20 — Peremptory Calendar

20 PEREMPTORY CALENDAR

Part 21 — Limitation of Access to Court Files

21 LIMITATION OF ACCESS TO COURT FILES
21.1 Motions and Orders
21.2 Finding of Harm
21.3 Ex Parte Orders D
21.4 Review
21.5 Amendments
21.6 Redaction of Protected Identifiers and Filings Under Seal

Part 22 — Use of Electronic Devices in Courtrooms

22 USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN COURTROOMS AND RECORDING OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS D
22.1 Audiovisual Media Use in Trials

Part 23 — Withdrawal of Funds from Court

23 WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS FROM COURT

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Part 5 · Discovery in Civil Actions

Rule 5. DISCOVERY IN CIVIL ACTIONS 1

Amended March 6, 2025 (current)

Rule 5 shall not be applied in any case prior to January 1, 1986.

Source: Ga. Uniform Super. Ct. R. 5 (pdf p. 26)

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