Rule 18.4 – Emergency requests

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In case of an unforeseen emergency requiring the immediate service of a senior judge, the requesting judge may act without prior certificate or order of appointment, later ratifying such designation of service by an appropriate order. Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 18.4

Rule 18.3 – Certificate of need

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Except in cases of emergency, having determined the necessity for the service of a senior judge, the requesting judge shall certify the reason such service is required, which shall include an order of appointment giving the scope and tenure of such requested service...

Rule 18.2 – Requests for assistance

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The chief judge of any superior court of this state may make a written request for assistance to the chief judge of any other superior court, a senior judge of the superior court, a retired judge, or a judge emeritus of any court. The request by the chief judge may be...