Rule 3.1 – Method of assignment

In multi-judge circuits, unless a majority of the judges in a circuit elect to adopt a different system, all actions, civil and criminal, shall be assigned by the clerk of each superior court according to a plan approved by such judges to the end that each judge is...

Rule 2.6 – Filing

Unless otherwise provided by law, the term filing as used in these rules includes any submission to a clerk of court either in paper or electronic form. Electronic filing is governed by Rule 36.16.Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 2.6Deleted effective October 9, 1997; amended effective...

Rule 2.5 – Assigned judge

The term “assigned judge” as used in these rules refers to the judge to whom an action is assigned in accordance with these rules; or, if the context permits, in circuits having a general calendaring system, to the trial judge responsible for the matter at...

Rule 2.4 – Calendar clerk

The term “calendar clerk” as used in these rules refers to that person who is charged with the responsibility of setting and scheduling all hearings and trials in actions assigned to a particular judge. Each calendar clerk carries out those duties under...

Rule 2.3 – Clerk

The word “clerk” as used in these rules refers to the clerk of any of the several superior courts in this state and to the staff members serving as deputy clerks. Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 2.3

Rule 2.2 – Judge

The word “judge” as used in these rules refers to any of the several active judges of the superior courts of Georgia, and to any senior or other judge authorized to serve as a judge of a superior court of this state. Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 2.2