Rule 42.1 – Private special prosecutors

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

Private special prosecutors retained by the family or relatives of one named as a victim in an indictment or accusation may not participate in the prosecution of a criminal case. Special assistant district attorneys appointed by the district attorney including...

Rule 41.4 – Transmission of the Record

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

Upon filing of a notice of appeal, the clerk shall compile and transmit the record in accordance with the requirement of the appropriate appellate court as required by OCGA § 5-6-43. Failure to do so within 60 days of the deadlines imposed by OCGA § 5-6-43 may subject...

Rule 41.3 – Transcript costs

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

Except where leave to proceed in forma pauperis has been granted, an attorney who files a motion for new trial, or a notice of appeal which specifies that the transcript of evidence or hearing shall be included in the record, shall be personally responsible for...

Rule 41.2 – Transcript preparation

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

In criminal cases, the transcript shall be prepared as promptly as possible.The court shall schedule a status conference regarding the motion for new trial not later than 120 days after sentencing. Counsel of record for both the state and the defendant shall appear at...

Rule 41.1 – Time for hearing

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

Counsel are reminded of their general ethical obligation to make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of their clients.The motion for new trial shall be heard and decided as promptly as possible.When the defendant’s presence is...