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Judge Angela D. Duncan

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Superior Court of Gwinnett County

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Email
shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com
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770-822-7512
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Document Filing Requirements6 rules

Filing RequirementsCourt notice

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

All parties must return the ADR form to the judge's office by email no later than April 29, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.

ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THIS FORM TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE BY EMAIL (shantel.henry@gwinettcounty.com) on or before April 29, 2026, BY 12:00 P.M.

Document Type

Adr Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domesticbench · Apr 2026 · p. 3
|SecAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

A party that announces it is not ready for trial must send a motion for continuance.

*If your announcement is that you are not ready for trial, you must send a Motion for Continuance pursuant to instructions.

Document Type

Motion For Continuance

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domesticbench · Apr 2026 · p. 3
|SecAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Civil jury trial parties must submit a complete consolidated pre-trial order by April 29, 2026, pursuant to U.S.C.R. 7.2.

All JURY TRIAL parties on the May 4, 2026 Civil Jury Trial Calendar are hereby ordered to submit a consolidated pre-trial order, complete in all respects pursuant to U.S.C.R. 7.2 on or before April 29, 2026.

Document Type

Pretrial Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domesticbench · Apr 2026 · p. 4
|SecCivil Jury Trial Calendar
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

A party announcing that it is not ready for trial must send a motion for continuance under the provided instructions.

*If your announcement is that you are not ready for trial, you must send a Motion for Continuance pursuant to instructions.

Document Type

Motion For Continuance

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
civiljury · Apr 2026 · p. 3
|SecAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference and Form
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Civil jury-trial parties must submit a consolidated pre-trial order that is complete under U.S.C.R. 7.2.

All JURY TRIAL parties on the May 4, 2026 Civil Jury Trial Calendar are hereby ordered to submit a consolidated pre-trial order, complete in all respects pursuant to U.S.C.R. 7.2 on or before April 29, 2026.

Document Type

Pretrial Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
civiljury · Apr 2026 · p. 4
|SecCivil Jury Trial Pre-Trial Order
Filing Requirements

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

All parties on the Domestic bench trial calendar are hereby ordered to confer with their clients and opposing counsel regarding the appropriateness of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process as a beneficial alternative to trial. If you are not represented by counsel, you shall confer with the opposing party.

Summary: All domestic bench-trial parties must confer about ADR, and unrepresented parties must confer directly with the opposing party.

Document Type

Adr Conference Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
civiljury · Apr 2026 · p. 3
|SecAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference and Form

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All parties must email the completed ADR form to the judge's office by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THIS FORM TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE BY EMAIL (shantel.henry@gwinettcounty.com) on or before April 29, 2026, BY 12:00 P.M.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 3 | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference and Form

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The ADR form must be returned by email by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.

ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THIS FORM TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE BY EMAIL (shantel.henry@gwinettcounty.com) on or before April 29, 2026, BY 12:00 P.M.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Court notice

Page 3 | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

The consolidated pre-trial order is due by April 29, 2026.

All JURY TRIAL parties on the May 4, 2026 Civil Jury Trial Calendar are hereby ordered to submit a consolidated pre-trial order, complete in all respects pursuant to U.S.C.R. 7.2 on or before April 29, 2026.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Court notice

Page 4 | Civil Jury Trial Calendar

Civil jury trial parties must submit a complete consolidated pre-trial order by April 29, 2026.

All JURY TRIAL parties on the May 4, 2026 Civil Jury Trial Calendar are hereby ordered to submit a consolidated pre-trial order, complete in all respects pursuant to U.S.C.R. 7.2 on or before April 29, 2026.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 4 | May 4, 2026 Civil Jury Trial Calendar — Consolidated Pre-Trial Order

The ADR form is due by email no later than April 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THIS FORM TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE BY EMAIL (shantel.henry@gwinettcounty.com) on or before April 29, 2026, BY 12:00 P.M.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 3 | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference and Form

The consolidated pre-trial order is due on or before April 29, 2026.

All JURY TRIAL parties on the May 4, 2026 Civil Jury Trial Calendar are hereby ordered to submit a consolidated pre-trial order, complete in all respects pursuant to U.S.C.R. 7.2 on or before April 29, 2026.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 4 | Civil Jury Trial Pre-Trial Order

All parties on the domestic bench trial calendar must return the form to the judge's office by email by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.

ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THIS FORM TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE BY EMAIL (shantel.henry@gwinettcounty.com) on or before April 29, 2026, BY 12:00 P.M.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | Domestic Bench Trial Calendar — ADR Conference and Return Form

This order replaces any previously entered deadline order concerning the pre-trial order.

This Order supersedes any deadline order that may have been entered in a case regarding a pre-trial order.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 4 | Civil Jury Trial Pre-Trial Order

This order supersedes any previously entered deadline order concerning a pre-trial order.

This Order supersedes any deadline order that may have been entered in a case regarding a pre-trial order.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Court notice

Page 4 | Civil Jury Trial Calendar

Service and Proof of Service Rules

The clerk certified that notice of arraignment was deposited in the U.S. mail on May 6, 2026, for the June 2, 2026 hearing.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE THIS DAY DEPOSITED IN THE U.S. MAIL TO THE FOREGOING LIST OF NAMES, NOTICE OF ARRAIGNMENT FOR JUDGE ANGELA D. DUNCAN THIS 2ND DAY OF JUNE, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M..

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases · Court notice

Page 1 | Clerk of Superior Court Certification

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A party that announces it is not ready for trial must send a motion for continuance.

*If your announcement is that you are not ready for trial, you must send a Motion for Continuance pursuant to instructions.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 3 | Domestic Bench Trial Calendar — ADR Conference and Return Form

Chambers Communication Rules

A party needing an interpreter must advise the court at least five days before the hearing.

INTERPRETERS: Should any party require the assistance of an interpreter, please advise the Court at least five (5) days in advance of the hearing date.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 2 | INTERPRETERS / COURT REPORTER

Questions about case conflicts or status may be directed to Calendar Coordinator Shantel Henry by phone at 770-822-7512 or by email at shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com, with notice to all other counsel.

If you have any questions about conflicts or the status of the cases, please call Shantel Henry, Calendar Coordinator, @ 770-822-7512 or email shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com with notice to all other counsel.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Court notice

Page 2 | Calendar Coordinator

Questions about case conflicts or status may be directed by phone or email to the Calendar Coordinator, with notice to all other counsel.

If you have any questions about conflicts or the status of the cases, please call Shantel Henry, Calendar Coordinator, @ 770-822-7512 or email shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com with notice to all other counsel.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 2 | INTERPRETERS / COURT REPORTER

Questions about case conflicts or status may be directed to Calendar Coordinator Shantel Henry by phone at 770-822-7512 or by email at shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com, with notice to all other counsel.

If you have any questions about conflicts or the status of the cases, please call Shantel Henry, Calendar Coordinator, @ 770-822-7512 or email shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com with notice to all other counsel.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 2 | INTERPRETERS

A party requiring an interpreter must notify the court at least five days before the hearing.

INTERPRETERS: Should any party require the assistance of an interpreter, please advise the Court at least five (5) days in advance of the hearing date.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Court notice

Page 2 | INTERPRETERS

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 5 rules apply across Superior Court of Gwinnett County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Service

All 3
  • Unless the court orders otherwise, written notice of a motion to transfer must be served on all parties, including nonmoving parties, at least 10 days before the hearing.

  • A case may be transferred only by written order of the court where it is pending, and notice of the order must be given to all parties.

  • Service
    Publication

    After transfer, service need not be perfected again on defendants, but any required newspaper publication in the proper venue must be republished.

Fees

All 2
  • Fee
    50
    Applies to
    Transfer order

    A $50 transfer fee is automatically imposed unless the court expressly determines otherwise or the case is in a Magistrate Court.

  • Applies to
    Court costs

    The plaintiff must pay unpaid costs within 20 days after the cost bill is mailed or delivered; failure results in automatic dismissal without prejudice, except for an indigent plaintiff, and the rule does not apply in Magistrate Courts.

About Judge Angela D. Duncan

- **Division:** 11 - **Title:** Judge - **Phone:** (770) 822-7511 - **Fax:** (770) 822-8718 - **Law Assistant:** Traci Zierk, Traci.Zierk@gwinnettcounty.com, Phone: (770) 822-7513 - **Judicial Assistant / Non-Jury Civil and Domestic Docket:** Laura Baird, Laura.Baird@gwinnettcounty.com, Phone: (770) 822-7511 - **Calendar Coordinator / Civil Jury and Criminal Docket:** Shantel Henry, Shantel.Henry@gwinnettcounty.com, Phone: (770) 822-7512 - **Court Reporter:** Clay Abney, Clay.Abney@gwinnettcounty.com, Phone: (770) 822-8636 - **Trial calendars:** Civil Bench, Civil Default, Civil Jury, Civil Motions, Civil No Service, Uncontested Domestic, Criminal Jury, Criminal Arraignment, Criminal Calendar Call, Domestic Bench - **Address:** 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Common questions about Judge Angela D. Duncan's rules

What must be included with adr form filings before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All parties must return the ADR form to the judge's office by email no later than April 29, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

What must be included with motion for continuance filings before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A party that announces it is not ready for trial must send a motion for continuance.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

How may parties contact Judge Angela D. Duncan's chambers?

A party needing an interpreter must advise the court at least five days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section INTERPRETERS / COURT REPORTER

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A party that announces it is not ready for trial must send a motion for continuance.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Domestic Bench Trial Calendar — ADR Conference and Return Form

Is electronic filing required before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All parties must email the completed ADR form to the judge's office by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference and Form

What filing deadlines does Judge Angela D. Duncan set?

The ADR form must be returned by email by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

What rule applies to service by mail before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail. The clerk certified that notice of arraignment was deposited in the U.S. mail on May 6, 2026, for the June 2, 2026 hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Clerk of Superior Court Certification
Complete rules summary for Judge Angela D. Duncan

Questions about case conflicts or status may be directed to Calendar Coordinator Shantel Henry by phone at 770-822-7512 or by email at shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com, with notice to all other counsel.

All parties must return the ADR form to the judge's office by email no later than April 29, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.

A party requiring an interpreter must notify the court at least five days before the hearing.

The ADR form must be returned by email by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.

A party that announces it is not ready for trial must send a motion for continuance.

Civil jury trial parties must submit a complete consolidated pre-trial order by April 29, 2026, pursuant to U.S.C.R. 7.2.

The consolidated pre-trial order is due by April 29, 2026.

This order supersedes any previously entered deadline order concerning a pre-trial order.

The clerk certified that notice of arraignment was deposited in the U.S. mail on May 6, 2026, for the June 2, 2026 hearing.

A party needing an interpreter must advise the court at least five days before the hearing.

Questions about case conflicts or status may be directed by phone or email to the Calendar Coordinator, with notice to all other counsel.

All parties on the domestic bench trial calendar must return the form to the judge's office by email by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.

A party that announces it is not ready for trial must send a motion for continuance.

Civil jury trial parties must submit a complete consolidated pre-trial order by April 29, 2026.

Questions about case conflicts or status may be directed to Calendar Coordinator Shantel Henry by phone at 770-822-7512 or by email at shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com, with notice to all other counsel.

All parties must email the completed ADR form to the judge's office by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

The ADR form is due by email no later than April 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

All domestic bench-trial parties must confer about ADR, and unrepresented parties must confer directly with the opposing party.

A party announcing that it is not ready for trial must send a motion for continuance under the provided instructions.

Civil jury-trial parties must submit a consolidated pre-trial order that is complete under U.S.C.R. 7.2.

The consolidated pre-trial order is due on or before April 29, 2026.

This order replaces any previously entered deadline order concerning the pre-trial order.

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