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Rule 7.4 – Criminal matters

May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

At or after the arraignment, pre trial conferences may be scheduled as the judge as he deems appropriate. Such pre trial conferences shall be attended by the attorneys who will actually try the case. At the pre trial conference:

(A) All motions, special pleas and demurrers not previously determined shall be presented to and heard by the judge. Any and all pending motions not called to the judges attention at the pre trial conference shall be deemed to have been abandoned and waived; however, at the judges discretion and for good cause, such matters may subsequently be heard. At the discretion of the judge, the disposition of any matter brought before the court may be postponed.
(B) To the extent possible without revealing confidential trial strategies, the attorneys shall inform the judge of probable evidentiary problems known to them or any other matter which might delay the trial so the judge may take any necessary action before the trial to avoid a delay.
(C) If possible, the judge shall set a firm trial date.
(D) Counsel are encouraged to enter into reasonable stipulations.

Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 7.4

Amended effective October 9, 1997; renumbered from 7.3 effective . November 8, 2001.