Judge Sonja N. Brown
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Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The plea transcript and certificate must be filed with the case in the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
It is therefore ordered that the plea be entered on the minutes and that this transcript and certificate be filed with the above case in the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
Document Type
Plea Transcript And Certificate
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The undersigned wishes to use the device in the courtroom during the specified date range, subject to the court’s direction regarding possible pooled coverage.
Subject to direction from the court regarding possible pooled coverage, the undersigned wishes to use this device in the courtroom on [date range] __________________________.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The requester must certify compliance with Rule 22 and court guidelines and acknowledge the possible consequences of violating them.
The undersigned hereby (1) certifies that the device to be used and the locations and operation of such device will be in conformity with Rule 22 and any guidelines issued by the court and (2) understands and acknowledges that a violation of Rule 22 and any guidelines issued by the court may be grounds for removal or exclusion from the courtroom and a willful violation may subject the undersigned to penalties for contempt of court.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
The personnel who will be responsible for the use of this recording device are: [identify appropriate personnel] _______________________________________________________________________________________________.
Summary: The Rule 22 request must identify the personnel responsible for operating the recording device.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
______________________________ (Position)
Summary: The Rule 22 request must identify the signer’s position.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
______________________________ (Representing/Firm)
Summary: The Rule 22 request must identify the representing party or law firm.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
The proceedings that the undersigned desires to record commence on [insert date of proceeding here]
Summary: The Rule 22 request must state the date on which the proceedings to be recorded commence.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
during the following proceedings in the above styled case: [describe proceedings] _____________________________________________________________________.
Summary: The Rule 22 request must identify the proceedings to be recorded.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
the undersigned desires to use the following described recording device(s): [describe recording devices here] _________________________________________________________________.
Summary: The Rule 22 request must describe each recording device to be used.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
This day of [insert date of request] _________________________________________________. ______________________________ (Individual Signature)
Summary: The Rule 22 request must include the request date and the individual’s signature.
Document Type
Rule 22 Request
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of an electronically filed motion or response must be emailed to the Judge's designee within 24 hours of e-filing.
When you e-file a motion or response, you must email a courtesy copy to the Judge's designee at matthew.freedman@cobbcounty.gov within 24 hours of e-filing.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
Page 1 | Furnishing Copies of Motions and Responses to the Judge:
An extra copy of any motion or response filed in person must be furnished to the Clerk for delivery to Judge Brown.
Pursuant to Rule 6.1, when you file a motion or response in person, you must furnish the Clerk with an extra copy of such, which the Clerk will deliver to Judge Brown.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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