Rule 27.1 – Structure

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

The superior court judges, under whose authority the program shall function, shall appoint a director; setting the qualifications deemed necessary and appropriate for the office. The director shall: (A) Be responsible for the supervision and execution of the duties...

Rule 26.3 – Delayed indictments

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

The district attorney shall notify the chief judge in writing of the name of any unindicted accused who has been in custody under criminal felony charges for 45 days within 2 business days after said 45 day period has run. The chief judge may take any action deemed...

Rule 26.1 – Bonds and first appearance

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

Immediately following any arrest but not later than 48 hours if the arrest was without a warrant, or 72 hours following an arrest with a warrant, unless the accused has made bond in the meantime, the arresting officer or the law officer having custody of the accused...

Rule 25.7 – Voluntary recusal

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

If a judge, either on the motion of one of the parties or the judges own motion, voluntarily disqualifies, another judge, selected by the procedure set forth in Rule 25.4 above, shall be assigned to hear the matter involved. A voluntary recusal shall not be construed...

Rule 25.6 – Findings and ruling

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

The judge assigned may consider the motion solely upon the affidavits, but may, in the exercise of discretion, convene an evidentiary hearing. After consideration of the evidence, the judge assigned shall rule on the merits of the motion and shall make written...