# Uniform Superior Court Rules Updated October 27, 2026 Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. Official source text retained on collection date; source versions and later amendments must remain visible. No exhaustive certification of current legal effect. [Official source](https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/4/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/14025702/UNIFORM-SUPERIOR-COURT-RULES-2026_04_09.pdf) · Collected 2026-10-27 ## Rule 6.4. Failure to Make Discovery and Motion to Compel Discovery (A) Motions to compel discovery in accordance with OCGA § 9-11-37 shall: (1) Quote verbatim or attach a copy as an exhibit of each interrogatory, request for admission, or request for production to which objection is taken or to which no response or insufficient response is provided; (2) Include the specific objection or response claimed to be insufficient; (3) Include the grounds for the objection (if not apparent from the objection); and, (4) Include the reasons supporting the motion. Any objections shall be addressed to the specific interrogatory, request for admission, or request for production and shall not be made generally. (B) Prior to filing a motion seeking resolution of a discovery dispute, counsel for the moving party shall confer with counsel for the opposing party and any objecting person or entity in a good faith effort to resolve the matters involved. At the time of filing the motion, counsel shall also file a statement certifying that such conference has occurred and that the effort to resolve by agreement the issues raised failed. This rule also applies to motions to quash, motions for protective order and cases where no discovery has been provided. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 7.2. Civil Pre-Trial Order IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF _____ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA CIVIL ACTION, CASE NO. ______ (STYLE OF CASE) PRE-TRIAL ORDER The following constitutes a Pre-Trial Order entered in the above-styled case after conference with counsel for the parties: (1) The name, address and phone number of the attorneys who will conduct the trial are as follows: Plaintiff _____________________________________________________________ Defendant _____________________________________________________________ Other _____________________________________________________________ (2) The estimated time required for trial is __________________________ (3) There are no motions or other matters pending for consideration by the court except as follows:_______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ (4) The jury will be qualified as to relationship with the following: (5)a. All discovery has been completed, unless otherwise noted, and the court will not consider any further motions to compel discovery except for good cause shown. The parties, however, shall be permitted to take depositions of any person(s) for the preservation of evidence for use at trial. b. Unless otherwise noted, the names of the parties as shown in the caption to this order are correct and complete and there is no question by any party as to the misjoinder or nonjoinder of any parties. (6) The following is the Plaintiff’s brief and succinct outline of the case and contentions: (USE SPACE AS NEEDED) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ (7) The following is the Defendant’s brief and succinct outline of the case and contentions: (USE SPACE AS NEEDED) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ (8) The issues for determination by the jury are as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 25.1. Motions All motions to recuse or disqualify a judge presiding in a particular case or proceeding shall be timely filed in writing and all evidence thereon shall be presented by accompanying affidavit(s) which shall fully assert the facts upon which the motion is founded. Filing and presentation to the judge shall be not later than five (5) days after the affiant first learned of the alleged grounds for disqualification, and not later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing or trial which is the subject of recusal or disqualification, unless good cause be shown for failure to meet such time requirements. In no event shall the motion be allowed to delay the trial or proceeding. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 5.2. Filing Requirements (1) Depositions and other original discovery material shall not be filed with the court unless or until required by the provisions of OCGA § 9-11-29.1(a) (1)-(5). (2) A party serving Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, Requests for Admission and Answers or responses thereto upon counsel, a party or a non-party shall file with the court a certificate indicating the pleading which was served, the date of service (or that the same has been delivered for service with the summons) and the persons served. Adopted effective November 12, 1992. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 41.2. Status Conference and Transcript Preparation 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 any conference; such conference may be conducted telephonically or electronically at the discretion of the court. At the conference the court shall confirm that the defendant has appellate counsel and that the transcript has been ordered, and shall determine by whom the exhibits are held. The court shall ensure the production of the transcript. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 31.4. Motion and Order for Evaluation Regarding Mental Competency to Stand Trial (A) In pending superior court cases, except in proceedings for involuntary treatment under OCGA Title 37, or proceedings for the appointment of a guardian under Title 29, where the mental competency of an accused is brought into question, the judge may, upon a proper showing, exercise discretion and require a mental evaluation at public expense. A motion for mental evaluation may be filed in writing, setting out allegations and grounds for such motion, praying for a court-ordered evaluation. The judge may enter an order requiring a mental evaluation of the defendant for the purposes of evaluating competency to stand trial. The judge may direct the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to perform the evaluation at a time and place to be set by the Department in cooperation with the county sheriff or counsel for the defendant if the defendant is not in custody. The Clerk shall forward a copy of the order to the Department accompanied by a copy of the indictment, accusation or specification of charges, and where available, a copy of the police arrest report, and a brief summary of any known or alleged previous mental health treatment or hospitalization involving this particular person. Counsel for the defendant shall forward any other background information available to the evaluator to assist in performing adequately the requested services. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the Department shall submit its report to the requesting judge for distribution to the defendant’s attorney. The evaluation shall be placed under seal and shall not be released absent a Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 36.16. Electronic Filing (H) Pro se parties. To protect and promote access to the courts, courts shall reasonably accommodate pro se parties by accepting and then converting and maintaining in electronic form paper pleadings or other documents received from pro se filers. (I) Procedure for handling misfiled or otherwise deficient or defective e-filings. Upon physical acceptance and review of an e-filing and discovery that it was misfiled or is otherwise deficient or defective, a clerk shall as soon as practicable provide the e-filer notice of the defect or deficiency and an opportunity to cure or, if appropriate, reject the filing altogether. In any case, the clerk shall retain a record of the action taken by the court in response, including date, time, and reason. Such records shall be maintained until a case is finally concluded including the exhaustion of all appeals. Absent a court order to the contrary, such records shall be accessible to the parties and public upon request without the necessity for a subpoena. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 31.1. Time for Filing; Requirements 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. Amended effective December 30, 1993; amended November 4, 1999, effective December 16, 1999; amended effective August 12, 2004; amended effective November 28, 2013; amended effective June 4, 2015; amended effective July 13, 2017. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 6.1. Filing In civil actions every motion made prior to trial, except those consented to by all parties, when filed shall include or be accompanied by citations of supporting authorities and, where allegations of unstipulated fact are relied upon, supporting affidavits, or citations to evidentiary materials of record. In circuits utilizing an individual assignment system, the clerk shall promptly upon filing furnish a copy provided by the attorney or party of such motions and related materials to the assigned judge or the judge’s designee. When an attorney or party e-files a motion or any response, the attorney or party shall notify the opposing parties and the assigned judge or the judge’s designee by e-mail of the motion or response contemporaneously but no later than 24 hours after e-filing. Amended effective July 2, 2020. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 24.2. Financial Data Required; Scheduling and Notice of Temporary Hearing A Certificate of Service shall be filed with the Clerk of Court certifying proper service of the affidavit required above and worksheet(s) and schedules (where applicable). Each party shall submit to the Court the original affidavit and worksheet(s) and schedules (where applicable) at the time of hearing or trial. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 6.6. Time for Filing Summary Judgment Motions Motions for summary judgment shall be filed sufficiently early so as not to delay the trial. No trial shall be continued by reason of the delayed filing of a motion for summary judgment. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 25.4. Procedure Upon a Motion for Disqualification (B) If within a two-judge circuit, the other judge, unless disqualified, shall hear the motion; (C) If within a multi-judge circuit, composed of three (3) or more judges, selection shall be made by use of the circuit’s existing random, impartial case assignment method. If the circuit does not have random, impartial case assignment rules, then assignment shall be made as follows: (1) The chief judge of the circuit shall select a judge within the circuit to hear the motion, unless the chief judge is the one against whom the motion is filed; or (2) In the event the chief judge is the one against whom the motion is filed, the assignment shall be made by the judge of the circuit who is most senior in terms of service other than the chief judge and who is not also a judge against whom the motion is filed; or (3) When the motion pertains to all active judges in the circuit, the district administrative judge shall select a judge outside the circuit to hear the motion. (D) If the district administrative judge is the one against whom the motion is filed, the judge within the district senior in time of service (or next senior in time of service, if the administrative judge is the one senior in the time of service) shall serve in this selection process instead of the district administrative judge. (E) If all judges within a judicial administrative district are disqualified, including the administrative judge, the matter shall be referred by the disqualified administrative judge to the administrative judge of an adjacent district for the appointment of a judge who is not a member of the district to preside over the motion or case. If the motion is sustained, the selection of another judge to hear the case shall follow the same procedure as outlined above. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 24.5. Witnesses in Domestic Relations Actions (A) At temporary hearings the parties involved and one additional witness for each side may give oral testimony. Additional witnesses must testify by deposition or affidavit unless otherwise ordered by the court. Any affidavit shall be served on opposing counsel at least 24 hours prior to hearing. (B) Except by leave of court, the minor child/children of the parties shall not be permitted to give oral testimony at temporary hearings; such child/children will be excluded from the courtroom or other place of hearing. When custody is in dispute, if directed by the court, minor child/children of the parties shall be available for consultation with the court. At any such consultation, attorneys for both parties may be in attendance but shall not interrogate such child/children except by express permission from the court. Upon request, the proceedings in chambers shall be recorded. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 41.1. Time for Hearing 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 required by law, the defendant shall be procured for the motion for new trial unless the defendant waives his or her presence in writing. If the defendant is in custody, the state shall procure the defendant; if the defendant is not in custody, counsel for the defendant shall procure the defendant. A ruling on the motion shall be rendered within the time period required by law upon the record on the motion being complete and the transcript and post- hearing motions or other matters being submitted. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 22. USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN COURTROOMS AND This rule similarly governs the use of electronic devices, including mobile phones and computers, in a courtroom for purposes other than recording sounds and images. Such use is generally allowed by lawyers, by employees of lawyers, and by self-represented parties, but to ensure decorum and avoid distraction, such use is generally prohibited by jurors, witnesses, parties, and spectators, including representatives of the news media. Such persons may, however, use their devices by stepping outside the courtroom, and nothing in this rule prevents a judge from permitting parties and spectators to use their devices for non-recording purposes as the judge may allow in his or her discretion. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 36.10. Filing Requirements–Civil Complaints or petitions presented to the clerk for filing shall be filed only when accompanied by the proper filing fee, fee for sheriff service or a pauper’s affidavit, a civil case initiation form, and, when applicable, any forms required by law or rule to be completed by the parties. The attorney or party filing the complaint shall furnish the necessary service copies. Judgments, settlements, dismissals and other dispositions presented to the clerk for filing shall be filed only when accompanied by a civil case disposition form. [In State Court, see State Court Rule 36.10.] Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 6.3. Hearing However, oral argument on a motion for summary judgment shall be permitted upon written request made in a separate pleading bearing the caption of the case and entitled "Request for Oral Hearing," and provided that such pleading is filed with the motion for summary judgment or filed not later than five (5) days after the time for response. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 44.6. Motions Within 60 days after the filing of the petition, the petitioner may file pretrial motions. Within 90 days after the filing of the petition, the respondent may file any motions. Responses to motions shall be governed by Rule 6.2. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 33.5. Responsibilities of the Trial Judge (A) The trial judge should not participate in plea discussions. (B) If a tentative plea agreement has been reached, upon request of the parties, the trial judge may permit the parties to disclose the tentative agreement and the reasons therefor in advance of the time for the tendering of the plea. The judge may then indicate to the prosecuting attorney and defense counsel whether the judge will likely concur in the proposed disposition if the information developed in the plea hearing or presented in the presentence report is consistent with the representations made by the parties. If the trial judge concurs but the final disposition differs from that contemplated by the plea agreement, then the judge shall state for the record what information in the presentence report or hearing contributed to the decision not to sentence in accordance with the plea agreement. (C) When a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is tendered or received as a result of a plea agreement, the trial judge should give the agreement due consideration, but notwithstanding its existence, must reach an independent decision on whether to grant charge or sentence leniency under the principles set forth in section 33.6 of these rules. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 25.3. Duty of the Trial Judge When a judge is presented with a motion to recuse, or disqualify, accompanied by an affidavit, the judge shall temporarily cease to act upon the merits of the matter and shall immediately determine the timeliness of the motion and the legal sufficiency of the affidavit, and make a determination, assuming any of the facts alleged in the affidavit to be true, whether recusal would be warranted. If it is found that the motion is timely, the affidavit sufficient and that recusal would be authorized if some or all of the facts set forth in the affidavit are true, another judge shall be assigned to hear the motion to recuse. The allegations of the motion shall stand denied automatically. The trial judge shall not otherwise oppose the motion. In reviewing a motion to recuse, the judge shall be guided by Rule 2.11 of the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct. Former Rule 25.2 renumbered as Rule 25.3 and amended effective January 31, 1991; amended May 24, 2012; April 9, 2026. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 8.3. Trial Calendar The court shall designate a calendar clerk, who need not be an employee of the clerk of superior court, for the purpose of publishing a calendar. The calendar clerk shall prepare a trial calendar from the actions appearing on the ready list, in the order appearing on such list. The calendar shall state the place of trial and the date and time during which the actions shall be tried. The trial calendar shall be distributed or published a sufficient period of time, but not less than 20 days, prior to the session of court at which the actions listed thereon are to be tried. The calendar clerk may distribute the calendar by sending an electronic copy via e-mail to the attorneys of record addressed to their e-mail addresses as registered with the State Bar of Georgia pursuant to USCR 4.2. Pro se parties must be notified by regular mail. [In State Court, see State Court Rule 8.3.] Amended effective November 28, 2013. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 8.1. Scheduling Trials The assigned judge has the sole responsibility for setting hearings in all actions assigned to that judge, for the scheduling of all trials in such actions and for the publication of all necessary calendars in advance of trial dates. In scheduling actions for trial the assigned judge shall give consideration to the nature of the action, its complexity and the reasonable time requirements of the action for trial. It is the intendment of these rules that no matter be allowed to languish, and the assigned judge is responsible for the orderly movement and disposition of all assigned matters. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 17.2. Attorneys Serving as Part-time Judges A judge presiding in a civil matter shall give prompt consideration to resolving scheduling conflicts resulting from an attorney's serving as a part-time judge of a court of record. The presiding judge should be mindful of the strict time limitations of juvenile proceedings. See, e.g., Ga. Unif. Juvenile Court Rules 6.8, 7.3, and 23.5. However, a continuance by reason of such scheduling conflicts should not be granted in a scheduled Superior Court civil matter involving the safety of a child or the need of a custodial parent for temporary support. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 6.2. Reply (Motions in Civil Actions) Unless otherwise ordered by the judge or as provided by law, each party opposing a motion shall serve and file a response, reply memorandum, affidavits, or other responsive material not later than 30 days after service of the motion. Such response shall include or be accompanied by citations of supporting authorities and, where allegations of unstipulated facts are relied upon, supporting affidavits or citations to evidentiary materials of record. [In State Court, see State Court Rule 6.2.] Amended effective May 5, 2011; May 23, 2013. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 5.4. Early Planning Conference and Discovery Plan (2) After an early planning discovery conference, the parties may submit an agreed upon discovery plan within 14 days of the meeting and may request a conference with the court regarding the plan. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the attorney for the plaintiff shall be responsible for submitting the discovery plan to the court. The discovery plan may include: Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 31.7. Status Conference At any time prior to the trial of a criminal case, the judge may schedule a status conference sua sponte or at the request of any party. At the status conference, the judge may examine and inquire into any issue pending in the case. The status conference shall be attended by all attorneys of record and the defendant(s) as required by law or ordered by the court. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 6.7. Motions in Emergencies Upon written notice and good cause shown, the assigned judge may shorten or waive the time requirement applicable to emergency motions, except motions for summary judgment, or grant an immediate hearing on any matter requiring such expedited procedure. The motion shall set forth in detail the necessity for such expedited procedure. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 21.1. Motions and Orders Upon motion by any party to any civil or criminal action, or upon the court’s own motion, after hearing, the court may limit access to court files respecting that action. The order of limitation shall specify the part of the file to which access is limited, the nature and duration of the limitation, and the reason for limitation. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 36.19. Digital Recording of Court Proceedings (A) Application of Rule. This rule for digital recording shall apply to all superior court proceedings for which the use of a digital recording system is authorized pursuant to OCGA §§ 5-6-41, 9-14-50, and 15-14-1. This rule does not apply to depositions, the takedown of which is governed by OCGA § 9-11-30 (b) (4). Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 31.2. Time for Hearing All such motions, demurrers, special pleas and notices shall be heard and considered at such time, date, and place as set by the judge. Generally, such will be heard at or after the time of arraignment and prior to the time at which such case is scheduled for trial. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 36.14. Filing of No Bills The clerk shall prepare a list of all no bills, a copy of which shall be recorded in the Minutes and Final Records. No bills shall be filed chronologically by date of filing. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. ## Rule 44.7. Amendments to the Petition; Discovery No later than 120 days after the filing of the petition, the petitioner may amend the petition, and if discovery is allowed pursuant to OCGA § 9-14-48 it shall be completed. Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.