All motions, demurrers, and special pleas shall be made and filed at or before the time set by law unless time therefor is extended by the judge in writing prior to trial. Unless otherwise provided by law, notice of the state’s intention to introduce child victim hearsay statements, notice of the defense’s intention to raise the issue of insanity, mental illness, or intellectual disability by using expert or non-expert evidence, or the defense’s intention to introduce evidence of specific acts of violence by the victim against third persons, shall be given and filed at least 10 days before trial unless the time is shortened or lengthened by the judge. Such filing shall be in accordance with the following procedures.
Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 31.1