Court Rules

Superior Court of Fulton County Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances. This page is scoped to Superior Court of Fulton County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Extension requests for the Discovery Date deadline must be submitted by written motion by that deadline, with a detailed explanation and the amount of time needed.

Any request for an extension of the Discovery Date deadline shall be submitted by written motion to the Court by the Discovery Date deadline. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension including the amount of time needed to provide outstanding discovery, along with a proposed order for the Court's consideration.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

The Final Plea Date cannot be reset without good cause and an express court order.

The Final Plea Date shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of this Court.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

A party seeking a continuance or status conference must notify the court in writing at least seven days before the Final Plea/Trial Date and identify the specific grounds.

In the event a party intends to seek a continuance or has any other problem with going forward with trial on the assigned Final Plea and Trial Date due to incomplete production of discovery, incomplete witness information, client difficulties, a request for a psychological evaluation, or otherwise, that party must notify the court by written request for a continuance and/or a status conference at least seven days before the Final Plea/Trial Date absent good cause shown. The written request must specifically identify the grounds for the continuance, conference, or other problems with going forward with trial.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Leave of absence requests must be filed and served pursuant to U.S.C.R. 16.1 or 16.2 and after entry of appearance of counsel; otherwise they are denied.

Note that any Leave of Absence not filed or served pursuant to U.S.C.R. 16.1 or 16.2, or filed prior to entry of appearance of counsel in the case at issue and not served upon chambers, stands denied under U.S.C.R. 16.4.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Modifying any deadline, status conference, or hearing date requires court approval even if all parties consent.

Modification of any deadline, status conference, or hearing date requires approval of the Court, even if all Parties consent to the change.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

A leave request is automatically granted if it complies with U.S.C.R. 16.1, does not exceed 30 days, no prior calendar notice was given, opposing counsel files no written objection within 10 days, and the Court does not deny within 10 days.

If the requested leave complies with the requirements of U.S.C.R. 16.1, does not exceed thirty days, the Parties have not been given oral or written notice that this matter will be scheduled on the Court's calendar during the requested leave period, opposing counsel does not file a written objection within ten (10) days with copies to the Court and all counsel of record, and the Court does not respond within ten (10) days denying, the request for leave is GRANTED.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Failure to secure a court reporter is not grounds for a continuance.

Failure to secure a court reporter will not be grounds for a continuance.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Continuance/reset requests and notices of conflict must be filed with the Clerk with a courtesy copy to chambers at least five business days before the hearing.

Requests for continuance or reset and notices of conflict must be filed with the Clerk and a courtesy copy submitted to Judge Edwards’ chambers not less than five business days prior to the scheduled hearing/conference.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Extension requests for discovery deadlines must be in writing, include a detailed fact-based explanation, and be accompanied by a proposed order submitted via email in Word format.

Motions for extensions of discovery deadlines shall be submitted in writing to the Court; and must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension, along with a proposed order for the Court’s consideration. Proposed orders shall be submitted to the Court’s Litigation Manager via email in a Microsoft word document format.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Any modification of a deadline or hearing date requires court approval even with party consent; requests should be made early.

Modification of any deadline or hearing date requires approval of the Court even if all parties consent to the change. Requests that - the Court extend a deadline or hearing date should be made as early as the need becomes apparent.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Discovery extensions are granted only for good cause shown.

An extension of discovery will be granted only for good cause shown.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Extensions for dispositive motions are granted only for good cause shown.

Extensions for filing dispositive motions will only be granted for good cause shown.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Extensions for pre-trial orders are granted only for good cause shown.

Extensions for submitting proposed pre-trial orders will be granted only for good cause shown.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Court approval is required to modify any deadline, status conference, or hearing date; such requests should be made as early as possible.

Modification of any deadline, status conference, or hearing date requires approval of the Court, even if all Parties consent to the change. Requests that the Court extend or change a deadline, status conference, or hearing date should be made as early as the need becomes apparent.

Judge Charles M. Eaton Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

A discovery extension request (for which a formal motion is not required) must be made before the discovery period expires absent good cause and must include specified details or it will not be considered.

Any request for an extension of the compellable discovery period must be made prior to the expiration of the discovery period absent good cause shown. The request for a discovery extension, for which a formal motion is not required, shall include the current deadlines, including the new proposed deadlines for mediation, and readiness for trial, a list of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension date, and a schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension. Without this detail, requests for discovery extensions will not be considered.

Judge Charles M. Eaton Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Discovery extension requests must be filed by written motion at least 5 days before the deadline and must include a detailed, fact-based explanation and a proposed order.

Any request for an extension of the discovery date deadline shall be submitted by written motion to the Court at least five (5) days prior to the deadline. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension including the amount of time needed to provide outstanding discovery, along with a proposed order for the Court's consideration.

Judge Charles M. Eaton Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Parties must notify the Court immediately of any problem that could delay deadlines; deadline or hearing date modifications require Court approval even with party consent; extension requests must be made before the deadline expires; continuances require good cause.

Notify the Court immediately of any problem or dispute (e.g., discovery issues, witness unavailability, illness, or the late addition of parties or claims) that could delay the deadlines or hearing dates set by the Court. Modification of any deadline or hearing date requires the Court's approval, even if all parties consent to the change. Any requests for deadline extensions should be made as soon as the need arises and before the deadline expires. No continuances will be granted except for good cause shown.

Judge Craig L. Schwall Sr.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Requests for an extension of the Discovery Date deadline must be filed by written motion by that deadline and must include a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension.

Any request for an extension of the Discovery Date deadline shall be submitted by written motion to the Court by the Discovery Date deadline. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact- based explanation of the need for the extension including the amount of time actually needed to provide outstanding discovery, along with a proposed order for the Court’s

Judge Craig L. Schwall Sr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Outstanding forensic testing must be brought to the Court's attention by a timely extension request filed before the Discovery Deadline.

Any outstanding forensic testing, requested by either party, must be brought to the Court's attention by way of a timely request for extension filed PRIOR TO the Discovery Deadline to prevent delays in the trial and other Court dates and deadlines.

Judge Craig L. Schwall Sr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Parties seeking a continuance or status conference must notify the court in writing at least 30 days before the Final Plea and Trial Date, identifying the specific grounds, absent good cause.

In the event a party intends to seek a continuance or has any other problem with going forward with trial on the assigned Final Plea and Trial Date due to incomplete production of discovery, incomplete witness information, client difficulties, a request for a psychological evaluation or otherwise, that party must notify the court by written request for a continuance and/or a status conference at least 30 days before the Final Plea and Trial Date absent good cause shown. The written request must specifically identify the grounds for the continuance, conference or other problems with going forward with trial.

Judge Craig L. Schwall Sr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Any modification of a deadline or hearing date requires the Court's approval, even if all parties consent.

Modification of any deadline or hearing date requires the Court's approval, even if all parties consent to the change.

Judge David H. Emadi

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Discovery extension requests must include a proposed Scheduling Order with all proposed deadline extensions, a statement of prior grants, a description of discovery conducted, a schedule of outstanding discovery, and an explanation of why the original deadline was insufficient.

In the event an extension to any discovery deadline(s) imposed by statute or a Scheduling Order is requested, the moving party shall submit a proposed Scheduling Order or Revised Scheduling Order, which must include all proposed deadline extensions as well as a statement indicating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests. All requests for discovery extensions shall include a basic description of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension, a specific schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension, and an explanation as to why the original deadline was insufficient.

Judge Debbie-Ann R. Rickman

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Final Plea Date cannot be reset without good cause and a court order.

The Final Plea Date shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of this Court.

Judge Eric Dunaway

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Extension requests must be submitted in writing to the Court before the deadline, with a detailed, fact-based explanation and a proposed order.

Any requests for extensions shall be submitted in writing to the Court before the deadline with a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension, along with a proposed order.

Judge Eric Dunaway

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Requests to extend discovery for outstanding forensic testing must be filed PRIOR TO the Discovery Date deadline.

Any outstanding forensic testing, requested by either party, must be brought to the Court's attention by way of a timely request for extension filed PRIOR TO the Discovery Date deadline to prevent delays in the trial and other Court dates and deadlines.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Any deadline or hearing date change requires Court approval even when all parties agree.

Modification of any deadline or hearing date requires the Court's approval, even if all parties consent to the change.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Continuances are granted only upon a showing of good cause.

No continuances will be granted except for good cause shown.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Continuances are granted only for exceptional circumstances.

Continuances will be granted only due to exceptional circumstances.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

No exceptions, extensions, or waivers are allowed without express court permission.

Absent express permission from the Court, no exceptions, extensions or waivers to the requirements set forth herein are allowed.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Requests for extension of the discovery deadline must be a written motion filed by the deadline, including a detailed factual explanation, time needed, and a proposed order.

Any request for an extension of the deadline within which to serve discovery shall be submitted in the form of a written motion to the Court by the discovery deadline. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension, including the amount of time actually needed to provide outstanding discovery, along with a proposed Order for the Court's consideration.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Outstanding forensic testing must be raised via a timely request for an extension filed before the discovery deadline.

Any and all outstanding forensic testing, requested by either party, must be brought to the Court's attention by way of timely request for an extension filed PRIOR TO the discovery deadline in order to prevent delays in connection with the trial of the case and/or other court dates and/or court-imposed deadlines.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

The Final Plea Calendar date will not be reset unless good cause is shown and the Court expressly authorizes it.

The Court will not reset the Final Plea Calendar date absent a showing of good cause and express authorization by the Court.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Continuance motions must be filed at least 14 business days before the Final Plea Calendar or Trial Date, absent good cause, and must identify the grounds for the request.

In the event counsel desires to seek a continuance from the Final Plea Calendar or the Trial Calendar, counsel must notify the Court by filing a motion for continuance and/or status conference at least 14 business days before the Final Plea Calendar and/or Trial Date, absent good cause shown. Such motion shall specifically identify the grounds for the request for continuance and/or conference

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Joint agreements to extend deadlines have no legal effect without a court order.

While counsel/the parties may jointly agree to the extension of the discovery period deadline or other Court imposed deadlines, be advised that such agreements are without legal effect without an Order entered by the Court authorizing any such extension(s).

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Extension requests for Scheduling Order deadlines must include a proposed Amended Scheduling Order, prior extension history, discovery status, and a schedule of outstanding discovery.

the deadlines(s) set forth in the Scheduling Order is requested, the moving party shall submit a proposed Amended Scheduling Order, which must include all proposed deadline extensions, as well as, a statement indicating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests. All requests for extensions of the discovery period shall include a basic description of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension, a specific schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension, and an Page 3 of 8 ===== PAGE 4 ===== explanation as to why the deadline set forth in the original Scheduling Order should be altered.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

延长发现截止日期的任何请求必须以书面动议形式在发现截止日期前提交给法院。

Any request for an extension of the Discovery Date deadline shall be submitted by written motion to the Court by the Discovery Date deadline.

Judge Rachel R. Krause

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Final Plea Date cannot be reset without good cause and express court order.

The Final Plea Date shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of this Court.

Judge Rachel R. Krause

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Scheduling Order deadline extensions are disfavored and granted only in extraordinary circumstances, upon a motion filed before the applicable deadline expires showing good cause.

Extensions of the deadlines in the Scheduling Order are disfavored and will generally not be granted, except in extraordinary circumstances and only upon a motion filed, before the expiration of the applicable deadline, showing good cause as to why an extension is necessary.

Judge Rachel R. Krause

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Motions to extend discovery deadlines must be filed and include a detailed fact-based explanation, a proposed extended deadline, and a proposed order.

Any motions for an extension of discovery deadlines shall be filed. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for an extension and a proposed extended deadline, along with a proposed order for the Court's consideration.

Judge Rachelle Carnesale

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Requests to extend motion deadlines must be filed and include a detailed fact-based explanation and a proposed extended deadline.

Any request for extensions shall be filed and shall include a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension and a proposed extended deadline.

Judge Rachelle Carnesale

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Parties must confer before the Final Plea date; if discovery issues are not raised in advance as required, the Final Plea date will not be continued for that reason.

The Court hereby ORDERS the parties to confer before the Final Plea date to determine the State’s offer and whether. the Defendant will enter a plea of guilty or move forward to trial. If the parties fail to bring discovery issues to the Court’s attention in advance of the Final Plea date in the manner required above, the Final Plea date may not be continued for this reason.

Judge Rachelle Carnesale

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Motions to extend the discovery deadline must include a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension.

Motions for an extension of the discovery deadline must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension

Judge Robert C. I. McBurney

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

The Final Plea and Trial Calendar Call date may not be reset without good cause and an express court order.

The Final Plea and Trial Calendar Call date(s) shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of this Court.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Parties seeking a continuance must submit a written request at least seven days before the Final Plea/Trial Date, identifying the grounds, absent good cause.

In the event a party intends to seek a continuance or has any other problem with going forward with trial on the assigned Final Plea and Trial Date due to incomplete production of discovery, incomplete witness information, client difficulties, a request for a psychological evaluation, or otherwise, that party must notify the court by written request for a continuance and/or a status conference at least seven days before the Final Plea/Trial Date absent good cause shown. The written request must specifically identify the grounds for the continuance, conference, or other problems with going forward with trial.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Extension requests for the Discovery Date deadline must be submitted by written motion by the Discovery Date deadline.

Any request for an extension of the Discovery Date deadline shall be submitted by written motion to the Court by the Discovery Date deadline.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

A party seeking a continuance or status conference must notify the court by written request in advance of the Final Plea/Trial Date, and the request must specifically identify the grounds.

In the event a party intends to seek a continuance or has any other problem with going forward with trial on the assigned Final Plea and Trial Date due to incomplete production of discovery, incomplete witness information, client difficulties, a request for a psychological evaluation, or otherwise, that party must notify the court by written request for a continuance and/or a status conference in advance of the Final Plea/Trial Date. The written request must specifically identify the grounds for the continuance, conference, or other problems with going forward with trial.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Substitution of counsel shortly before trial is not adequate grounds for a continuance.

Substitution of counsel shortly before trial will not be adequate grounds for a continuance.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Discovery extension requests must include a proposed Revised Scheduling Order, prior extension history, a description of discovery conducted, the requested extension, a schedule of outstanding discovery, and an explanation of why the original deadline was insufficient.

In the event an extension to the discovery deadline(s) established in the CSSO is requested, the moving party shall submit a proposed Revised Scheduling Order, which must include all proposed deadline extensions as well as a statement indicating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests. All requests for discovery extensions shall include a basic description of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension, a specific schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension, and an explanation as to why the deadline(s) set in the original CSSO was insufficient.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Extension requests must be submitted in writing with a detailed fact-based explanation of the need and a proposed order for the Court's consideration.

Any requests for extensions shall be submitted in writing to the Court with a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension, along with a proposed order for the Court9s consideration.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Parties seeking a continuance or status conference before the final plea date must notify the court in writing at least 5 days in advance and specifically identify the grounds.

In the event a party intends to seek a continuance or has any other problem with going forward on the final plea date due to incomplete production of discovery, incomplete witness information, client difficulties or otherwise, that party must notify the court by written request for a continuance and/or a status conference at least 5 days before the Final Plea date. The written request must specifically identify the grounds for the continuance, conference or other problems that form the basis of the request.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Requests to extend discovery deadlines are granted only when exigent circumstances exist.

Requests to extend discovery, even by consent, will only be granted when exigent circumstances exist.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

A party requesting a discovery deadline extension must submit a proposed Revised Scheduling Order including all proposed extensions and whether the Court previously granted extensions.

In the event an extension to the discovery deadline(s) established in the Scheduling Order is requested, the moving party shall submit a proposed Revised Scheduling Order, which must include all proposed deadline extensions as well as a statement indicating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Discovery extension requests must include a description of discovery conducted, the requested extension, a schedule of outstanding discovery, and an explanation why the original deadline was insufficient.

All requests for discovery extensions shall include a basic description of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension, a specific schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension, and an explanation as to why the deadline the parties set in the original Scheduling Order was insufficient.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

A party must file a written request for a continuance or status conference at least 60 days before the Final Plea and Trial Date, identifying the grounds, unless good cause is shown.

for Status Conference In the event a party intends - to seek a continuance or has any other problem with going forward with a trial on the assigned Final Plea and Trial Date due to incomplete production of discovery, incomplete witness information, client difficulties, a request for a psychological evaluation or otherwise, that party must notify the court by written request for a continuance and/or a status conference at least 60 days before the Final Plea and Trial Date absent good cause shown. The written request must specifically identify the grounds for the continuance, conference, or other problems with going forward

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Criminal cases

Requests for additional trial preparation time must be made in writing and filed before the case is placed on a trial calendar.

Any request for additional time to prepare for trial must be made in writing and filed prior to the time this case is placed on a trial calendar.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Any modification of a deadline or hearing date requires prior Court approval, even if all parties consent.

modification of any deadline or hearing date contained herein requires prior approval of the Court, even if all parties consent to the change.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Discovery extensions are not granted except in extraordinary circumstances with good cause shown before the discovery period expires.

Except in extraordinary circumstances where a request is made, and good cause shown prior to the expiration of the discovery period, no extension of time for discovery or other discovery motions will be granted.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Conflict letters must be submitted at least two weeks before trial calendar and must follow USCR 17.1.

All conflict letters must be submitted at least two weeks before the trial calendar begins and must follow Uniform Superior Court Rule ​17.1 in proposing a resolution.

Judge Ural Glanville

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Continuances from trial calendars are granted sparingly and only for clearly articulated exceptional circumstances.

Continuances from trial calendars will be granted sparingly and only on the basis of clearly articulated exceptional circumstances.

Judge Ural Glanville

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL

Discovery extension requests must include a proposed Amended Scheduling Order listing all deadline extensions and prior extensions granted, plus a description of discovery conducted, the requested extension, a schedule of outstanding discovery, and an explanation of why the original deadline was insufficient.

the discovery deadline(s) established in the Scheduling Order is requested, the moving party shall submit a proposed Amended Scheduling Order, which must include all proposed deadline extensions as well as a statement indicating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests. All requests for discovery extensions shall include a basic Page 3 of 8 ===== PAGE 4 ===== description of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension, a specific schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension, and an explanation as to why the deadline the parties set in the original Scheduling Order was insufficient.

Judge Ural Glanville

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026WARNING

If you cannot appear at a hearing, contact the Court Clerk at least 48 hours beforehand.

If you are not able to appear in court, contact the Court Clerk at least 48-hours before your scheduled hearing.

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Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

Outstanding forensic testing must be brought to the Court's attention via a timely extension request filed before the Discovery Deadline.

Any outstanding forensic testing requested by either party must be brought to the Court's attention by way of a timely request for extension filed prior to the Discovery Deadline to prevent delays in the trial and other Court dates and deadlines.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

If e-service fails due to listed errors, the served party is entitled to an order extending the response deadline, unless extraordinary circumstances exist.

If E-Service does not occur because: (1) an error occurred in the transmission of the E-Document to eFileGA which was unknown to the sending party; (2) an error occurred in the transmission of the E-Document to the receiving party which was unknown to the sending party; (3) of a failure to timely process the Document when received by eFileGA; (4) a party was erroneously excluded from the service list through no fault of the receiving party; or (5) of other technical problems experienced by the filer, the party being served shall, absent extraordinary circumstances, be entitled to an order extending the date for any response or the period within with any right accrues or any duty or other act must be performed.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Requests to extend or change deadlines, status conferences, or hearing dates should be made as early as the need becomes apparent.

Requests that the Court extend or change a deadline, status conference, or hearing date should be made as early as the need becomes apparent.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

A discovery extension request (no formal motion required) must include current deadlines, proposed new deadlines for mediation and trial readiness, discovery conducted thus far, the requested extension date, and a schedule of outstanding discovery; without this detail it will not be considered.

The request for a discovery extension, for which a formal motion is not required, shall include the current deadlines, including the new proposed deadlines for mediation, and readiness for trial, a list of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension date, and a schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension. Without this detail, requests for discovery extensions will not be considered.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Leave of absence applications are denied if the requested leave exceeds 30 days or the parties received notice the case is on the Court's calendar during the leave.

Leaves of Absence Applications are DENIED if the time requested exceeds thirty days total or the Parties have received prior notice either orally or in writing that this case is scheduled to appear on the Court's calendar during the period of the requested leave. See U.S.C.R. 16.2.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Requests for continuances must be in writing and are granted only for legal excuses.

Requests for continuances must be in writing, and will be granted for legal excuses only.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Parties may not stipulate to extend the compellable discovery period without a further order of the Court.

The Parties may not stipulate to an extension of the compellable discovery period described above absent further order of the Court.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Requests to extend the compellable discovery period must be made before the discovery period expires, absent good cause.

Any request for an extension of the compellable discovery period must be made prior to the expiration of the discovery period absent good cause shown.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Extension requests must be submitted in writing, filed in Odyssey, with a courtesy copy via email, a detailed explanation, and a proposed order in Word.

Request for extensions should be submitted in writing and filed in Odyssey and a courtesy copy provided to the Court via email to the litigation manager with a detailed fact-based explanation of the need for the extension accompanied by a proposed order in Microsoft Word for the Coutt’s consideration.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Extensions for dispositive motion deadlines are only granted for good cause.

Extensions for filing dispositive motions will only be granted for good cause shown.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Requests for continuance must be in writing, granted only for legal excuses, and require written (including email) confirmation from the Court.

Requests for continuances must be in writing and will be granted for legal excuses only. Continuances are not granted, and Parties are not excused from a calendar, unless they receive written confirmation from the Court which may be by email.

Judge Charles M. Eaton Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Failure to secure a court reporter will not be grounds for a continuance.

Failure to secure a court reporter will not be grounds for a continuance.

Judge Charles M. Eaton Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

The final plea date will not be reset without good cause shown and an express court order.

The Final Plea Date shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of this Court.

Judge Charles M. Eaton Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

No extension of time for discovery will be granted except in extraordinary circumstances where a request is made and good cause shown prior to the expiration of the discovery period.

Except in extraordinary circumstances where a request is made and good cause shown prior to the expiration of the discovery period, no extension of time for discovery or other

Judge Craig L. Schwall Sr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Deadline extension requests must be made as soon as the need arises and before the deadline expires.

Any requests for deadline extensions should be made as soon as the need arises and before the deadline expires.

Judge David H. Emadi

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Continuances are granted only for good cause shown.

No continuances will be granted except for good cause shown.

Judge David H. Emadi

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Extensions of discovery deadlines are not granted unless requested with good cause before the discovery period expires.

Except where a request is made and good cause shown prior to the expiration of the discovery period, no extension of time for discovery or other discovery motions will be granted.

Judge David H. Emadi

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Extension requests must explain the circumstances, set forth a completion timetable, and be made before the deadline.

Parties seeking an extension of time or any deadline should explain, with specificity, circumstances necessitating the extension and should set forth a timetable for the completion of the task(s) for which the extension is sought, such requests should be made prior to any deadline.

Judge Debbie-Ann R. Rickman

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

The Final Plea Date will not be reset unless good cause is shown and the Court enters an express order.

The Final Plea Date shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of this Court.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

A party may seek a continuance or address other problems with proceeding to trial on the Final Plea and Trial Date based on grounds such as incomplete discovery, incomplete witness information, or client difficulties.

In the event a party intends to seek a continuance or has any other problem with going forward with trial on the assigned Final Plea and Trial Date due to incomplete production of discovery, incomplete witness information, client difficulties, a request for a

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Requests to extend deadlines should be made as soon as the need arises and before the applicable deadline expires.

Any requests for deadline extensions should be made as soon as the need arises and before the deadline expires.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Filing a conflict letter does not release counsel from appearing at trial or automatically result in a continuance.

The mere act of filing a conflict letter does not release counsel from appearing at trial, nor does it automatically result in a continuance. Should a matter that takes precedence over the trial of a case in this Division resolve before or during the trial calendar in this Division, the case in this Division is subject to being called to trial.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Continuances from trial calendars are granted sparingly and only for clearly articulated exceptional circumstances; requests for mediation, additional discovery, or awaiting a related case typically will not result in a continuance.

The Court will grant continuances from trial calendars sparingly and only on the basis of clearly articulated exceptional circumstances. Requests to mediate cases, to engage in additional discovery or to await the resolution of some other related case will typically not result in a trial continuance being granted.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Requests to extend the discovery period, even by consent, are granted only when exigent circumstances exist.

Requests to extend the discovery period, even by consent, will only be granted when exigent circumstances exist.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Parties seeking an extension of Scheduling Order deadlines must file a formal request specifying the unforeseen circumstances and a completion timetable.

The Court will generally be disinclined to grant extensions of the time periods set forth in the Scheduling Order. However, parties seeking an extension should file a formal request with the Court explaining with specificity the unanticipated or unforeseen circumstances necessitating the extension and should set forth a timetable for the completion of the task(s) for which the extension is sought.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Extensions for submitting proposed pre-trial orders are granted only for good cause.

Extensions for submitting proposed pre-trial orders will be granted only for good cause.

Judge Rachel R. Krause

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Requests for leave of absence are granted if they comply with USCR 16.1, do not exceed 30 days, cover no scheduled matters, are e-mailed to the Court, and are not denied within 10 days; leave exceeding 30 days or covering scheduled dates is denied and leave does not excuse deadlines.

Your request for leave is GRANTED if (a) the requested leave complies with USCR 16.1, (b) the leave does not exceed thirty days, (c) the parties have not been given notice that their matter will be scheduled on the Court's calendar during the requested leave period, (d) the leave request was e-mailed to the Court, and (e) the Court does not respond within ten days denying the leave. Leaves of absence do not relieve parties of the obligation to comply with deadlines for discovery, motions, briefs or other pleadings which may arise during the leave. A corollary of this rule is that any request for leave that exceeds thirty days and/or which includes any date(s) for which the party already has notice of scheduled court event(s) is DENIED.

Judge Robert C. I. McBurney

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

Requests for extensions should be e-mailed to Ms. Nelson, copying opposing counsel, with a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need.

Any requests for extensions should be e-mailed to Ms. Nelson (copying opposing counsel) with a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension.

Judge Robert C. I. McBurney

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

Outstanding forensic testing must be raised through a timely extension request filed before the Discovery Deadline.

Any outstanding forensic testing requested by either party must be brought to the Court's attention by way of a timely request for extension filed prior to the Discovery Deadline to prevent delays in the trial and other Court dates and deadlines.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

If the Case Management/Pretrial Conference is continued, discovery is due one week before and motions two days before the rescheduled conference.

If the Case Management/Pretrial Conference is continued after proper motion by a party, the specific Discovery and Motions deadlines shall automatically reset as follows: All discovery shall be due by the State one week before, and all motions shall be filed two days before, the date of the rescheduled Case Management/Pretrial Conference.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

Substitution of counsel shortly before trial will not be adequate grounds for a continuance.

Substitution of counsel shortly before trial will not be adequate grounds for a continuance. See also U.S.C.R. 4.3(3) (“substitution shall not delay any proceeding”).

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

Outstanding forensic testing must be brought to the Court's attention via a timely extension request filed before the Discovery Deadline.

Any outstanding forensic testing requested by either party must be brought to the Court's attention by way of a timely request for extension filed prior to the Discovery Deadline to prevent delays in the trial and other Court dates and deadlines.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

If the Case Management/Pretrial Conference is continued, discovery is due one week before and motions two days before the rescheduled conference.

If the Case Management/Pretrial Conference is continued after proper motion by a party, the specific Discovery and Motions deadlines shall automatically reset as follows: All discovery shall be due by the State one week before, and all motions shall be filed two days before, the date of the rescheduled Case Management/Pretrial Conference.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

The Final Plea and Trial Calendar Call date(s) shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of the Court.

The Final Plea and Trial Calendar Call date(s) shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of this Court.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Any request to modify the Case-Specific Scheduling Order must include a proposed Revised Scheduling Order with all proposed deadline extensions and a statement on prior extension requests, sent to the staff attorney by email with all parties copied.

In the event a modification to the CSSO is requested, the moving party shall submit a proposed Revised Scheduling Order, including all proposed deadline extensions and a statement indicating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests, to Ms. Suh via email, with all parties copied.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Parties seeking an extension should explain the unanticipated circumstances necessitating it and provide a timetable for completing the tasks.

Parties seeking an extension should explain with specificity the unanticipated or unforeseen circumstances necessitating the extension and should set forth a timetable for the completion of the task(s) for which the extension is sought.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Participation in ADR will not justify extending any established deadline absent prior Court approval.

Absent prior approval of the Court, participation in ADR will not justify the extension of any deadline previously established in a case.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Continuances from trial calendars are granted sparingly and only for clearly articulated exceptional circumstances.

Continuances from trial calendars will be granted sparingly and only on the basis of clearly articulated exceptional circumstances.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Parties seeking an extension must explain the unanticipated circumstances and provide a timetable for completing the task.

Parties seeking an extension should explain with specificity the unanticipated or unforeseen circumstances necessitating the extension and should set forth a timetable for the completion of the task(s) for which the extension is sought.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Party consent to extend discovery without Court approval is unenforceable.

Consent to extend discovery by the parties, without the Court's approval, is unenforceable.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Participation in ADR will not justify extending a deadline without prior Court approval.

Absent prior approval of the Court, participation in ADR will not justify the extension of any deadline previously established in a case.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Criminal cases

The Final Plea Date will not be reset absent good cause shown and an express order of the Court.

The Final Plea Date shall not be reset absent good cause shown and express order of this Court.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Participating in ADR will not extend or continue any deadline set forth in the Scheduling Order.

Participation in ADR shall not cause the continuance of any deadline set forth in the Scheduling Order.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Extensions to submit proposed pre-trial orders are granted only for good cause shown.

Extensions for submitting proposed pre-trial orders will be granted only for good-cause shown.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Continuances are granted only for exceptional circumstances.

Continuances will be granted only on the basis of exceptional circumstances.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Filing a conflict letter does not release a party from trial appearance nor automatically grant a continuance.

The mere act of filing a conflict letter does not release a party from appearing at trial nor does it automatically result in a continuance.

Judge Ural Glanville

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Requests to extend discovery, even by consent, are granted only when exigent circumstances exist.

Requests to extend discovery, even by consent, will only be granted when exigent circumstances exist.

Judge Ural Glanville

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Extension requests must specify the unforeseen circumstances necessitating the extension and set forth a timetable for completing the task.

Parties seeking an extension should explain with specificity the unanticipated or unforeseen circumstances necessitating the extension and should set forth a timetable for the completion of the task(s) for which the extension is sought.

Judge Ural Glanville

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

Party consent to extend discovery without court approval is unenforceable.

Consent to extend discovery by the parties, without the Court's approval, is unenforceable.

Judge Ural Glanville

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING

ADR participation will not justify extending established deadlines absent prior court approval.

Absent prior approval of the Court, participation in ADR will not justify the extension of any deadline previously established in a case.

Judge Ural Glanville

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO

Criminal cases

The Court will grant a continuance of presentencing hearings or sentencing upon a showing of good cause.

The Court anticipates proceeding with presentencing hearings and sentencing immediately after any conviction. However, on good cause shown by either party, the Court will entertain a continuance.

Judge Alice Benton

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO

Criminal cases

On good cause shown by either party, the Court will entertain a continuance of sentencing.

The Court anticipates proceeding with sentencing hearings immediately after any conviction. However, on good ca’use shown by either party, the Court will entertain a continuance of the sentencing for ' a few days.

Judge Craig L. Schwall Sr.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO

Parties must immediately notify the Court of any problem or dispute that could delay Court-set deadlines or hearing dates.

Notify the Court immediately of any problem or dispute (e.g., discovery issues, witness unavailability, illness, or the late addition of parties or claims) that could delay the deadlines or hearing dates set by the Court.

Judge David H. Emadi

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026INFO

Criminal cases

Sentencing hearings proceed immediately after conviction, but the Court may grant a continuance for good cause.

The Court anticipates proceeding with sentencing hearings immediately after any conviction. However, on good cause shown by either party, the Court will entertain a continuance.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026INFO

The inability to display evidence is not grounds to delay or continue the trial.

The inability to display evidence will not be reason to delay or continue trial.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026INFO

Criminal cases

Sentencing proceeds immediately after conviction, but the Court will consider a continuance upon a good cause showing.

The Court anticipates proceeding with sentencing hearings immediately after any conviction. However, should any party make a good cause showing, the Court will consider continuing the sentencing to a date occurring very shortly thereafter.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO

Criminal cases

Sentencing generally proceeds immediately after conviction, but a continuance will be entertained on good cause shown by either party.

The Court anticipates proceeding with presentencing hearings and sentencing immediately after any conviction. However, on good cause shown by either party, the Court will entertain a continuance.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO

Criminal cases

Either party may move for additional time for good cause based on a particularized showing.

Either party may move for additional time for good cause based upon a particularized showing.

Judge Scott McAfee

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO

Civil cases

Extensions for submitting proposed pre-trial orders are granted only for good cause.

Extensions for submitting proposed pre-trial orders will be granted only for good cause.

Judge Scott McAfee

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Civil cases

In the event a modification to the CSSO is requested, the moving party shall submit a proposed Revised Scheduling Order, including all proposed deadline extensions and a statement indicating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests, to the Staff Attorney via email, with all parties copied.

Summary: To modify the Case-Specific Scheduling Order, the moving party must email the Staff Attorney, with all parties copied, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order including all proposed deadline extensions and a statement of whether the Court has previously granted extension requests.

Judge Alice Benton

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Civil cases

Participation in mediation or some other form of ADR shall not delay discovery, motions, or trial.

Summary: Participation in mediation or other ADR does not excuse or delay discovery, motion, or trial deadlines (i.e., ADR is not grounds for extensions or adjournments).

Judge Alice Benton

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Civil cases

The Court shall be notified immediately of any problem or dispute (e.g., discovery issues, witness unavailability, illness, or the late addition of parties or claims) that could delay the case or cause a party to miss a deadline.

Summary: Parties must immediately notify the Court of any problem or dispute that could delay the case or cause a missed deadline.

Judge Alice Benton

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Civil cases

In the event an extension to the discovery deadline(s) established in the CSSO is requested, the moving party shall submit a proposed Revised Scheduling Order, which must include all proposed deadline extensions as well as a statement indicating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests.

Summary: Any request to extend discovery deadlines must be accompanied by a proposed Revised Scheduling Order listing all proposed extensions and stating whether the Court has previously granted extension requests.

Judge Alice Benton

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Civil cases

All requests for discovery extensions shall include a basic description of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension, a specific schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension, and an explanation as to why the deadline(s) set in the original CSSO was insufficient.

Summary: Discovery extension requests must include a description of discovery conducted to date, the requested extension, a schedule of outstanding discovery, and an explanation of why the original deadline was insufficient.

Judge Alice Benton

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Criminal cases

All counsel and defendants must appear at the Final Plea Calendar. unless the case was previously resolved or it appeared on a previous trial calendar. The Court will not reset the Final Plea Calendar date absent a showing of good cause and express authorization by the Court.

Summary: All counsel and defendants must appear at the Final Plea Calendar unless the case was previously resolved or appeared on a prior trial calendar, and the Final Plea Calendar date will not be reset absent good cause and express Court authorization.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

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Criminal cases

In the event counsel desires to seek a continuance from the Final Plea Calendar or the Trial Calendar. counsel must notify the Court by filing a motion for continuance and/or status conference at least 14 business days before the Final Plea Calendar and/or Trial Date, absent good cause shown. Such motion shall specifically identify the grounds for the request for continuance and/or conference

Summary: A motion for continuance and/or status conference from the Final Plea Calendar or Trial Calendar must be filed at least 14 business days before the applicable date and must state its grounds, absent good cause.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

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Criminal cases

Attorneys are required to appear at all published calendars and properly noticed court appearances. unless a proper Leave of Absence in accordance with USCR. 16.1 or 16.2 or a proper conflict letter in accordance with USCR 17.1 is timely filed--- or the attorney is otherwise expressly excused by the Court.

Summary: Attorneys must appear at all published calendars and properly noticed court appearances unless a timely Leave of Absence under USCR 16.1/16.2, a conflict letter under USCR 17.1, or express Court excusal applies.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

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Criminal cases

Any request for an extension of the deadline within which to serve discovery shall be submitted in the form of a written motion to the Court by the discovery deadline. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension, including the amount of time actually needed to provide outstanding discovery.

Summary: Requests to extend the discovery service deadline must be made by written motion filed by the discovery deadline, with a detailed fact-based explanation including the amount of time actually needed to provide outstanding discovery.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

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Civil cases

Parties seeking an extension should explain with specificity the unanticipated or unforeseen circumstances necessitating the extension and should set forth a timetable for the completion of the task(s) for which the extension is sought.

Summary: Extension requests must explain the unanticipated or unforeseen circumstances necessitating the extension and include a timetable for completing the task.

Judge Alice Benton

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Civil cases

Extensions for submitting proposed pre-trial orders will be granted only for good cause.

Summary: Extensions to submit proposed pre-trial orders are granted only for good cause.

Judge Alice Benton

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Criminal cases

The Court anticipates proceeding with sentencing hearings immediately after any conviction. However. should any party make a good cause showing. the Court will consider continuing the sentencing to a date occurring very shortly thereafter.

Summary: Sentencing proceeds immediately after conviction, but the Court will consider a continuance to a nearby date upon a good cause showing by any party.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

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Criminal cases

Absent express permission from the Court, no exceptions, extensions, or waivers to the requirements set forth herein are allowed.

Summary: No exceptions, extensions, or waivers to the order's requirements without express court permission.

Judge Alice Benton

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Continuances are not granted and Parties are not excused from a calendar unless they receive written confirmation from the Court which may be by email.

Summary: Continuances are granted and parties excused from a calendar only upon written confirmation from the Court, which may be by email.

Judge Alice Benton

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Requests, pleadings or filings submitted to chambers less than five business days prior to any hearing date will be treated as late filed and/or untimely, unless later filing is authorized by statute.

Summary: Requests submitted to chambers less than five business days before a hearing are treated as late/untimely unless authorized by statute.

Judge Belinda E. Edwards

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Leaves of Absence Applications are DENIED if the time requested exceeds thirty cumulative days or the Parties have received prior notice either orally or in writing that this case is scheduled to appear on the Court's calendar during the period of the requested leave. See U.S.C.R. 16.2. If the requested leave complies with the requirements of U.S.C.R. 16.1, does not exceed thirty days, the Parties have not been given oral or written notice that this matter will be scheduled on the Court's calendar during the requested leave period, opposing counsel does not file a written objection within ten (10) days with copies to the Court and all counsel of record, and the Court does not respond within ten (10) days denying, the request for leave is GRANTED. A leave of absence does not relieve a Party of the obligation to comply with filing or response deadlines for discovery, motions, briefs or pleadings which may arise during the period of the leave.

Summary: Leaves of Absence are denied if over 30 days or prior calendar notice; otherwise granted unless opposing counsel objects within 10 days and the Court does not deny within 10 days; leaves do not excuse compliance with filing deadlines.

Judge Charles M. Eaton Jr.

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Requests for Temporary Hearings must be made at or before the next scheduled status conference. The request must set out the specific issue(s) to be determined at the Temporary Hearing, time needed, as well as the date(s) of any other already scheduled hearing and/or status conference. Absent good cause shown, all requests for Temporary Hearing after the 120-day Status Conference are DENIED. Any requests for a Temporary Hearing after the 120 day should be made by Motion.

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Temporary Hearing requests must be made at or before the next status conference, must identify the issues and time needed, and are denied after the 120-day status conference absent good cause (then made by motion).

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Criminal cases

Motions for an extension of that deadline shall be submitted in writing to the Court; such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension.

Summary: Motions to extend the discovery deadline must be in writing to the Court and include a detailed fact-based explanation.

Judge Eric Dunaway

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Criminal cases

Any request for an extension of the Discovery Date deadline shall be submitted by written motion to the Court by the Discovery Date deadline. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension including the amount of time needed to provide outstanding discovery, along with a proposed order for the Court's consideration.

Summary: Discovery extension requests must be filed by written motion by the Discovery Date deadline and include a detailed fact-based explanation, the time needed, and a proposed order.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

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Criminal cases

that party must notify the Court by written request for a continuance and/or a status conference at least seven (7) days before the Final Plea and Trial Date absent good cause shown.

Summary: A party must request a continuance or status conference in writing at least 7 days before the Final Plea and Trial Date, absent good cause.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

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Criminal cases

Note that any Leave of Absence not filed or served pursuant USCR 16.1 or 16.2 or filed prior to entry of appearance of counsel in a case at issue and not served upon chambers, stands DENIED under USCR 16.4.

Summary: A Leave of Absence that is not filed or served pursuant to USCR 16.1 or 16.2, or filed before entry of appearance in a case at issue, or not served on chambers, stands automatically denied under USCR 16.4.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

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Criminal cases

Any request for an extension of the Discovery Date deadline shall be submitted by written motion to the Court by the Discovery Date deadline. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension including the amount of time needed to provide outstanding discovery, along with a proposed order for the Court's consideration.

Summary: Requests to extend the Discovery Date deadline must be made by written motion filed by the deadline, with a detailed fact-based explanation, the time needed, and a proposed order.

Judge Scott McAfee

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Criminal cases

Absent express permission from the Court, no exceptions, extensions, or waivers to the requirements set forth herein are allowed.

Summary: No exceptions, extensions, or waivers are allowed absent express permission from the Court.

Judge Scott McAfee

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Criminal cases

However, on good cause shown by either party, the Court will entertain a continuance.

Summary: The Court will entertain a continuance of sentencing on good cause shown by either party.

Judge Scott McAfee

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Criminal cases

Motions for an extension of that deadline shall be submitted in writing to the Court; such motions must provide a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension, along with a proposed order for the Court9s consideration.

Summary: Motions to extend the discovery deadline must be submitted in writing and include a detailed, fact-based explanation of the need for the extension.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

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Civil cases

All conflict letters must be submitted at least two weeks before the trial calendar begins and must follow Uniform Superior Court Rule 17.1 in proposing a resolution.

Summary: Conflict letters must be submitted at least two weeks before the trial calendar and must propose a resolution per USCR 17.1.

Judge Shukura L. Ingram

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Criminal cases

Any request for an extension of the Discovery Date deadline shall be submitted by written motion to the Court prior to the Discovery Date deadline. Such motions must provide a detailed, fact- based explanation of the need for the extension including the amount of the actual time needed to provide outstanding discovery, along with a proposed order for the Court's

Summary: Extension requests for the Discovery Date deadline must be filed by written motion before the deadline and include a detailed explanation and proposed order.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

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Criminal cases

ALL PARTIES ARE EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT ON THE DATES AND TIMES SET FORTH ABOVE UNLESS PRIOR LEAVE OF THE COURT IS OBTAINED.

Summary: All parties must appear at the scheduled dates and times unless prior leave of the court is obtained.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

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A Leave of Absence filed that covers the period in which a filing is due does not absolve the attorney from submitting the filing timely.

Summary: A leave of absence covering a filing deadline does not excuse the attorney from timely filing.

Judge Ural Glanville

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Criminal cases

Substitution of counsel shortly before trial will not be adequate grounds for a continuance. See also U.S.C.R. 4.3(3) ("substitution shall not delay any proceeding").

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Substitution of counsel shortly before trial is not adequate grounds for a continuance.

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A leave of absence does not relieve a Party of the obligation to comply with filing or response deadlines for discovery, motions, briefs or pleadings which may arise during the period of the leave.

Summary: A leave of absence does not relieve a party of filing or response deadlines arising during the leave period.

Judge Alice Benton

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Except in extraordinary circumstances where a request is made and good cause shown prior to the expiration of the discovery period, no extension of time for discovery or other discovery motions will be granted.

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Discovery extensions are only granted for good cause shown before the discovery period expires, except in extraordinary circumstances.

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The request for a discovery extension shall include all the current deadlines and all proposed deadline extensions, including the new proposed deadlines for filing dispositive motions and readiness for trial. All requests for discovery extensions shall also include a list of discovery conducted thus far, the requested deadline extension, and a schedule of outstanding discovery to be completed during the requested extension. Without this detail, requests for discovery extensions will not be considered.

Summary: Discovery extension requests must include current deadlines, proposed extensions, a list of discovery conducted, and a completion schedule.

Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe

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Civil cases

Counsel must submit all conflicts at least two weeks before the trial calendar begins and must comply with Uniform Superior Court Rule (U.S.C.R) 17.1 in proposing a resolution.

Summary: Counsel must submit all conflicts at least two weeks before the trial calendar and comply with U.S.C.R. 17.1 when proposing a resolution.

Judge Melynee Leftridge

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Civil cases

Once entered, the parties may not stipulate to a change in the deadlines.

Summary: After the Scheduling Order is entered, the parties may not stipulate to any change in its deadlines.

Judge Rachel R. Krause

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Criminal cases

Any outstanding forensic testing, requested by either party, must be brought to the Court's attention by way of a timely request for extension filed before the Discovery Deadline to prevent delays in the trial and other Court dates and deadlines.

Summary: Outstanding forensic testing must be raised through a timely extension request filed before the Discovery Deadline.

Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Because parties will be given an opportunity during their status conference to establish what they deem to be reasonable, workable deadlines, motions for extension typically will not be

Summary: Motions for extension typically will not be granted because parties set their own reasonable, workable deadlines at the status conference.

Judge Ural Glanville

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Civil cases

Either party may move for additional time for good cause based upon a particularized showing.

Summary: Either party may move for additional jury-questioning time for good cause based upon a particularized showing.

Judge Scott McAfee
Common questions about Superior Court of Fulton County adjournment & extension requirements

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Superior Court of Fulton County?

Superior Court of Fulton County: Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. If you cannot appear at a hearing, contact the Court Clerk at least 48 hours beforehand.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section What should I do if I cannot appear at my hearing?

Judge Shukura L. Ingram: Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. Extension requests must be submitted in writing with a detailed fact-based explanation of the need and a proposed order for the Court's consideration.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 3, section MOTIONS/NOTICES

Judge Debbie-Ann R. Rickman: Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request, previous requests granted or denied, and proposed new dates. Discovery extension requests must include a proposed Scheduling Order with all proposed deadline extensions, a statement of prior grants, a description of discovery conducted, a schedule of outstanding discovery, and an explanation of why the original deadline was insufficient.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 4, section 5.1 Deadlines

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