Court Rules
Judge

Judge Warren Davis

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Superior Court of Gwinnett County

Adjournments

  • Mutual agreement of counsel does not itself grant a continuance; for a case not previously continued by the division, a mutual-consent request may be made by telephone or email and a reset date must be scheduled.
  • For a case not previously continued by the Division, a mutual-consent continuance request may be submitted by telephone or email, after which a reset date will be scheduled.
  • Agreement of counsel alone does not entitle a party to a continuance.
  • +6 more

Request must include

Reason For RequestPrevious Requests Granted Or DeniedAdversary PositionProposed New DatesProposed Rescheduled DateNumber Of Previous Requests
  • Previously continued cases must submit a pleading-form continuance request at least five days before the calendar call, by eFileGA or signed email attachment, with specified reasons, duration, proposed reset date, opposition position, prior continuances, and a proposed order.
  • A continuance request for a case previously continued by the Division must be submitted in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.
  • Previously continued cases must submit every continuance request in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.
Reason For RequestProposed New DatesNumber Of Previous RequestsPrevious Requests Granted Or DeniedAdversary Position

Communication

Email
supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com
Scheduling
Email
carole.poss@gwinnettcounty.com
Phone
770.822.8098
Scheduling
Phone

Chambers

770.822.8043
Status Inquiries
Phone
770.822.8552 or 770.822.8043
Phone
Scheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantSettlementJury

Document Filing Requirements20 rules

Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

Counsel must send proposed jury charges by email for actions on the ready list.

For those actions appearing on the ready list, counsel shall send proposed Jury Charges to Jennifer Taylor via email

Document Type

Jury Charges

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

When child custody is at issue, each parent must prepare a proposed parenting plan, or the parties may jointly submit one for filing.

In any case wherein custody of any child is at issue between the parents, EACH parent shall prepare a proposed parenting plan OR the parties may jointly submit a parenting plan to be filed with the clerk of court.

Document Type

Parenting Plan

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

A final decree deciding child custody, including a modification action, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan.

Accordingly, the final decree determining the custody of a child, including modification actions, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan either separately attached or incorporated into a settlement agreement.

Document Type

Custody Decree

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

The Child Support Addendum must be submitted in every case in which child support is sought.

Gwinnett’s Child Support Addendum must be submitted in all cases in which child support is sought.

Document Type

Child Support Addendum

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

Any dismissal or settlement agreement must be submitted to the clerk, with a copy sent to Bahar Graveran before the calendar call.

Any dismissal or settlement agreement shall be submitted to the Clerk (and a copy forwarded to Bahar Graveran prior to the call of the calendar.

Document Type

Dismissal Or Settlement Agreement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domnjcal · Sep 2026 · p. 2
|SecDISMISSALS AND SETTLEMENTS
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

A jury demand cannot be withdrawn unless a settlement agreement is filed in the case record.

A demand for jury trial may not be withdrawn unless a settlement agreement is filed as part of the record in said case.

Document Type

Settlement Agreement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

At least 15 days before a temporary or final hearing in specified financial actions, the requesting party must file and serve a financial-circumstances affidavit with the Clerk of Court and the opposing party.

UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED: Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.

Document Type

Financial Affidavit

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domnjcal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecUNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

In cases involving child support, all parties and attorneys must submit the Child Support Worksheet and Schedules to the court.

If Child Support: CS Worksheets: ALL parties/attorneys MUST SHARE WITH THE COURT the Child Support Worksheet & Schedules, from the Online Child Support Calculator website https://csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov/ .

Document Type

Child Support Worksheet

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domnjcal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

Within five days after service, the opposing party must file and serve a financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules, unless the court changes the time.

Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.

Document Type

Financial Affidavit

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domnjcal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecUNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

When child custody is at issue, each parent must prepare a proposed parenting plan, or the parties may jointly submit one for filing with the clerk.

In any case wherein custody of any child is at issue between the parents, EACH parent shall prepare a proposed parenting plan OR the parties may jointly submit a parenting plan to be filed with the clerk of court.

Document Type

Parenting Plan

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domnjcal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

The Child Support Addendum must be submitted in every case in which child support is sought.

Gwinnett’s Child Support Addendum must be submitted in all cases in which child support is sought.

Document Type

Child Support Addendum

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domnjcal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

A party appearing in a child-support case must bring proof of current income to the hearing.

YOU MUST BRING PROOF OF CURRENT INCOME TO THE HEARING, such as current pay check stub or W-2 form, etc.

Document Type

Proof Of Income

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domnjcal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

All parties and attorneys must submit the Child Support Worksheet and Schedules.

1. Child Support Worksheets & Guidelines: ALL parties/attorneys MUST submit the Child Support Worksheet & Schedules, from the Child Support Calculator website (https://csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov).

Document Type

Child Support Worksheet And Schedules

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domUnConCal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

When child custody is at issue, each parent must prepare a parenting plan, or the parties may jointly submit one for filing with the clerk.

4. Parenting Plan: In any case wherein custody of any child is at issue between the parents, EACH parent shall prepare a parenting plan OR the parties may jointly submit a parenting plan to be filed with the clerk of court.

Document Type

Parenting Plan

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domUnConCal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

A final decree deciding child custody, including in modification actions, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan separately or through a settlement agreement.

Accordingly, the final decree determining the custody of a child, including modification actions, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan either separately attached or incorporated into a settlement agreement.

Document Type

Final Custody Decree

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domUnConCal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

The Child Support Addendum must be filed in every case in which child support is sought.

3. Child Support Addendum: (Standing Order Child Support Computation Procedures.) Gwinnett’s Child Support Addendum must be filed in all cases in which child support is sought.

Document Type

Child Support Addendum

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domUnConCal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

The Child Support Addendum forms must be modified when the parties intend to decrease periodic support because the number of children receiving support decreases.

If the parties intend to decrease periodic support as the number of children for whom support is paid decreases, these forms must be modified.

Document Type

Child Support Addendum

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domUnConCal · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

A jury-trial demand may not be withdrawn unless a settlement agreement is filed in the case record.

A demand for jury trial may not be withdrawn unless a settlement agreement is filed as part of the record in said case.

Document Type

Jury Demand

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

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

ALL parties/attorneys MUST submit the Child Support Worksheet & Schedules, from the Child Support Calculator website

Summary: All parties and attorneys must submit the Child Support Worksheet and Schedules in cases involving minor children.

Document Type

Child Support Worksheet And Schedules

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt notice

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?

Accordingly, the final decree determining the custody of a child, including modification actions, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan either separately attached or incorporated into a settlement agreement.

Machine summary and details

Summary: A final decree deciding child custody, including a modification action, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan, separately attached or included in a settlement agreement.

Document Type

Final Decree

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
domnjcal · Sep 2026 · p. 4
|SecFour Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Counsel should bring extra copies to trial of documents electronically filed within the preceding week because those documents may not yet appear in the electronic database or court file.

DOCUMENTS E-FILED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF TRIAL: Documents E-FILED within one week of trial may not be visible on the electronic database and may not be part of the file available to the Court. Counsel should bring extra copies to trial of all documents stamped filed within one week of trial to better ensure that the Court is apprised of all recently filed documents.

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Page 2 | DOCUMENTS E-FILED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF TRIAL

Parties should email pre-marked PDF exhibits to the court and provide a copy to the opposing side.

Parties should email all exhibits to the Court pre-marked in .pdf format to Supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com with a copy to the opposing side.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it. · Court notice

Page 1 | UNCONTESTED VIDEO BENCH HEARINGS – DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

At least 15 days before a temporary or final hearing in specified financial actions, the requesting party must file and serve the required financial affidavit.

Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.

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Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES

Amended financial affidavits, worksheets, and schedules must be served at least 10 days before the final hearing or trial and filed by the trial date.

In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.

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Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES

The parties must file and serve the financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules at least 10 days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.

The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.

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Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES

Attorneys choosing a motion for judgment on the pleadings must file it one week before trial.

A Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is an option only available to attorneys, and the Motion must be filed one week prior to trial.

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Page 1 | NON-JURY DOMESTIC RELATIONS TRIAL CALENDAR

Any dismissal or settlement agreement must be submitted to the clerk, with a copy sent to Bahar Graveran, three days before the calendar call.

Any dismissal or settlement agreement shall be submitted to the Clerk and a copy forwarded to Bahar Graveran three days prior to the call of the calendar.

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Page 2 | DISMISSALS AND SETTLEMENTS

The parties must file and serve the financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules at least 10 days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.

The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.

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Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

Amended financial affidavits, worksheets, or schedules must be served on the opposing party at least 10 days before final hearing or trial and filed with the clerk by trial.

In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.

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Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

The requesting party must file and serve a financial-circumstances affidavit at least 15 days before the specified temporary or final hearing.

Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.

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Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

A written jury-trial demand may be filed before the case is called for trial.

WRITTEN DEMAND FOR A JURY TRIAL may be filed BEFORE the call of the case for trial.

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Page 2 | JURY DEMANDS

A written jury-trial demand may be filed before the case is called for trial.

WRITTEN DEMAND FOR A JURY TRIAL may be filed BEFORE the call of the case for trial.

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Page 2 | JURY DEMANDS

The opposing party must file and serve a completed financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules within five days after service, unless the court changes the time.

Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.

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

Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES

Only attorneys may file a motion for judgment on the pleadings, which must be filed one week before trial.

A Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is an option only available to attorneys, and the Motion must be filed one week prior to trial.

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Page 1 | UNCONTESTED VIDEO BENCH HEARINGS – DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES

Settled cases may be resolved by a motion for judgment on the pleadings filed one week before the scheduled court date.

If the case becomes settled, counsel may either appear at the time listed above, or file a MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS ONE WEEK PRIOR to this court date.

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Page 1 | UNCONTESTED VIDEO BENCH HEARINGS – DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES

Unless the court changes the time, the opposing party must file and serve a completed financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules within five days after service.

Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.

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Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Notice must be emailed to counsel of record and sent by regular mail to pro se parties.

Email notice to Counsel of Record and regular mail notice to pro se parties in accordance with U.S.C.R. 8.3.

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Page 4 | ALL CASES

Counsel of record receives email notice, while pro se parties receive regular-mail notice, in accordance with U.S.C.R. 8.3.

Email notice to Counsel of Record and regular mail notice to pro se parties in accordance with U.S.C.R. 8.3.

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Page 5 | Calendar - Non Jury Dom CONTESTED 4-1

The parties must file and serve the financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules at least 10 days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.

The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.

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Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

The requesting party must serve the financial affidavit on the opposing party at least 15 days before the hearing.

Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.

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Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

The opposing party must serve the responsive financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules within five days after service of the initiating party's materials.

Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.

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Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

Amended financial affidavits, worksheets, or schedules must be served at least 10 days before final hearing or trial and filed with the Clerk by trial.

In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.

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Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

The Child Support Worksheet and Schedules must be transmitted to the court and a copy sent to the adverse party.

Choose the ‘button’ of ‘to be made available to the Court.’ (see Help Menu > User Guide, ‘transmit to Court’ and send a copy to the adverse party.).

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Page 3 | Four Mandatory Requirements for Cases Involving Minor Children

A copy of the order must be emailed and mailed to counsel of record and emailed to all self-represented litigants.

Copy to Counsel of Record via Email and regular mail + (email) to all self-represented litigants.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Previously continued cases must submit a pleading-form continuance request at least five days before the calendar call, by eFileGA or signed email attachment, with specified reasons, duration, proposed reset date, opposition position, prior continuances, and a proposed order.

Previously continued cases: If the case has been previously continued by this Division, then all requests for continuance shall be submitted, in pleading form, at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar. (Requests can be submitted via efiling through the Clerk of Court’s eFileGA portal, or emailed as a signed attachment to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com) Requests shall contain the following information: Reason for the continuance, length of time, (i.e. 30, 60, 90 days), proposed trial month reset date, if opposing counsel or party agrees/disagree to continuance, if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; an Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

Mutual agreement of counsel does not itself grant a continuance; for a case not previously continued by the division, a mutual-consent request may be made by telephone or email and a reset date must be scheduled.

Pursuant to 8.5 URSC, continuances WILL NOT BE GRANTED MERELY BY AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL. If the case has not previously been continued by this Division, then telephone/email mutual consent requests may be made to Bahar Graveran @ 770.822.8043 or emailed to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com. A reset date shall be scheduled.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

A continuance request must state the reason and requested duration, propose a reset month, identify whether the opponent agrees, disclose prior continuances and their recipients and reasons, and include an order for signature if granted.

Requests shall contain the following information: Reason for the continuance, length of time, (i.e. 30, 60, 90 days), proposed trial month reset date, if opposing counsel or party agrees/disagree to continuance, if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; an Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

A continuance request for a case previously continued by the Division must be submitted in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.

Previously continued cases: If the case has been previously continued by this Division, then all requests for continuance shall be submitted, in pleading form, at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

A continuance will not be granted solely because counsel agrees to it.

CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES: Pursuant to 8.5 URSC, continuances WILL NOT BE GRANTED MERELY BY AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL.

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Page 1 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

Failure to furnish the required financial information may result in contempt, continuance of the hearing, or other sanctions or remedies in the court's discretion.

Failure of any party to furnish the above financial information, in the discretion of the Court, may subject the offending party to the penalties of contempt and may result in continuance of the hearing until such time as the required financial information is furnished or such other sanctions or remedies deemed appropriate in the Court’s discretion.

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Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED

Previously continued cases must submit every continuance request in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.

Previously continued cases: If the case has been previously continued by this Division, then all requests for continuance shall be submitted, in pleading form, at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

The requesting party must determine whether the continuance was granted and notify all parties of the result.

The requesting party shall ascertain if continuance has been granted and shall notify all parties.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

Agreement of counsel alone does not entitle a party to a continuance.

Pursuant to 8.5 URSC, continuances WILL NOT BE GRANTED MERELY BY AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

For a case not previously continued by the Division, a mutual-consent continuance request may be submitted by telephone or email, after which a reset date will be scheduled.

If the case has not previously been continued by this Division, then telephone mutual consent requests may be made to Bahar Graveran @ 770.822.8043 or emailed to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com. A reset date shall be scheduled.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

For a case not previously continued by the division, a mutually agreed continuance request may be submitted by telephone or email, and a reset date will be scheduled.

If the case has not previously been continued by this Division, then telephone mutual consent requests may be made to Bahar Graveran @ 770.822.8043 or emailed to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com. A reset date shall be scheduled.

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Page 1 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

A continuance request must state the reason, requested duration, proposed reset date, opposition position, prior continuances, and include an order for the judge's signature if granted.

Requests shall contain the following information: Reason for the continuance, length of time, (i.e. 30, 60, 90 days), proposed trial month reset date, if opposing counsel or party agrees/disagree to continuance, if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; an Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted.

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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

Chambers Communication Rules

Dismissal and settlement announcements must be submitted to the clerk and copied to the judge’s chambers.

Any dismissal or settlement announcement shall be submitted to the Clerk and a copy forwarded to the Judge’s Chambers.

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Page 3 | DISMISSALS AND SETTLEMENTS

Parties may call Bahar Graveran for an update and must provide her with a preferred telephone number and email address.

You may also call Bahar Graveran at 770.822.8043 for an update. Again, you must insure that Ms. Graveran has both your preferred contact phone number and email address.

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Page 1 | CIVIL JURY TRIAL CALENDAR – BENCH & JURY TRIALS

Parties needing a court-appointed foreign-language interpreter must contact the Administrative Office or Bahar Graveran by phone or email.

INTERPRETER: If your case requires a court appointed foreign language interpreter, please contact the Administrative Office of the Courts, 770.822.8552 or Bahar Graveran, 770.822.8043 or email supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com .

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Page 1 | CIVIL JURY TRIAL CALENDAR – BENCH & JURY TRIALS

Parties may inquire about official court-reporter availability by emailing Carole Poss and copying Bahar Graveran.

Our official court reporter (“OCR”) MAY NOT BE PRESENT for this calendar. You may inquire of potential availability by sending an email request to Carole Poss, carole.poss@gwinnettcounty.com (770-822-8540) and a copy sent to our judicial assistant, Bahar Graveran, bahar.graveran@gwinnettcounty.com.

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Page 2 | Court Reporter Shortage and Effect upon Civil Take-Down

Questions about conflicts or case status may be directed by phone to the judicial assistant at 770-822-8043.

If you have any questions about conflicts or the status of the cases, please call Bahar Graveran, Judicial Assistant, at 770-822-8043.

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Page 4 | ALL CASES

Calendar status may be obtained online or by calling 770.822.8043.

UPDATES ON THE STATUS OF CALENDARS IS AVAILABLE ON LINE, OR BY CALLING 770.822.8043.

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Calendar notices may be emailed to the calendar coordinator at supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com for counsel and parties.

YOU MAY ALSO EMAIL OUR CALENDAR COORDINATOR WITH NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL/PARTIES AT supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com.

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Parties needing a court-appointed foreign-language interpreter may contact the Administrative Office by phone or email.

INTERPRETER: If your case requires a court appointed foreign language interpreter, please contact the Administrative Office of the Courts, 770.822.8552 or Bahar Graveran 770.822.8043 or email supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com).

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Questions about case conflicts or status may be directed to the Judicial Assistant by phone at 770-822-8043 or by email at supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com, with notice to all other counsel.

If you have any questions about conflicts or the status of the cases, please call Bahar Graveran, Judicial Assistant, @ 770-822-8043 or email supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com with notice to all other counsel.

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All attorneys and pro se litigants must email Bahar Graveran by the Wednesday preceding trial week with specified case, readiness, length, reporting, interpreter, and contact information.

ALL ATTORNEYS/PRO SE LITIGANTS SHALL MAKE AN EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENT TO BAHAR GRAVERAN AT SUPCTDIV10@GWINNETTCOUNTY.COM BY WEDNESDAY PRECEEDING THE TRIAL WEEK. Email announcements shall include the following: 1. Case #; 2. Plaintiff/Defendant reporting; 3. If case is ready for trial; 4. Estimated Length of trial; 5. If Court Reporter is requested – See page 2. Court reporter may not be available due to shortage; 6. If a court appointed interpreter is needed & specify language; 7. Name, telephone number and email of attorney or self-represented party trying the case.

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During trial weeks, the court periodically announces additional cases for the next day and may notify parties by telephone or email if contact information is provided.

During the trial week(s), on a daily basis after 2:00 P.M., the Court will periodically update both the announcement line and Court’s website on any additional cases instructed to report the next day during the trial weeks. As well, if you provide the Court with your telephone number and email, the Court will notify you via one of those means.

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The court announces which cases must initially report through its announcement line after 2:00 PM.

#1 ON COURT’S ANNOUNCEMENT LINE, 770.822.8098 AFTER 2:00 PM &

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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 Warren Davis

- **Judicial career:** Judge Davis began his judicial career as a magistrate in 1984 serving in the Gwinnett Magistrate Court - **Prior position:** In 1987 he became Chief Magistrate where he served for over twenty-one (21) years supervising 26 magistrates in the court which operated 24 hours/day, 365 days per year - **Appointed:** In 2008 he was appointed to the Superior Court - **Education:** Master in Judicial Studies Degree from the National Judicial College/University of Nevada - **Education:** He also earned a B.A. and LL.B. - **Award:** Thomas R. Burnside, Jr., Excellence in Bar Leadership Award, State Bar of Georgia (2009) - **Award:** William R. McMahon Award from the American Bar Association, New York City Annual Convention, for technical innovation in a court of limited jurisdiction. (2000) - **Award:** Georgia Council of Court Administrators, for help creating video warrant system. (1998) - **Award:** National Association of Counties, Achievement Award Winner for pioneering court innovation. (1998)

- **Division:** 10 - **Title:** Judge - **Phone:** (770) 822-8041 - **Fax:** (770) 822-8535 - **Judicial Assistant:** Ms. Bahar M. Graveran, Bahar.Graveran@gwinnettcounty.com, Phone: (770) 822-8043 - **Calendar Coordinator:** Angela D Woodruff, Angela.Woodruff@gwinnettcounty.com, Phone: (770) 822-8044 - **Staff Attorney:** Jennifer Taylor, Jennifer.Taylor@gwinnettcounty.com, Phone: (770) 822-8045 - **Court Reporter:** Carole Poss, Carole.Poss@gwinnettcounty.com, Phone: (770) 822-8540 - **Trial calendars:** Civil Trial, Criminal Arraignment, Criminal Jury, Criminal Calendar Call, Domestic Non-Jury Contested Final, Domestic Uncontested Final - **Remote proceedings:** Proceedings are broadcast upon request: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmbFmo0Ao2SytyiqWtP3Og - **Address:** 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Common questions about Judge Warren Davis's rules

What must be included with jury charges filings before Judge Warren Davis?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must send proposed jury charges by email for actions on the ready list.

View ruleSource: page 3, section JURY CHARGES

What must be included with child support worksheet and schedules filings before Judge Warren Davis?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All parties and attorneys must submit the Child Support Worksheet and Schedules in cases involving minor children.

View ruleSource: page 3, section DOMESTIC CASES

How may parties contact Judge Warren Davis' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. The rule lists email SUPCTDIV10@GWINNETTCOUNTY.COM. All attorneys and pro se litigants must email Bahar Graveran by the Wednesday preceding trial week with specified case, readiness, length, reporting, interpreter, and contact information.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIVIL JURY TRIAL CALENDAR – BENCH & JURY TRIALS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Warren Davis?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Mutual agreement of counsel does not itself grant a continuance; for a case not previously continued by the division, a mutual-consent request may be made by telephone or email and a reset date must be scheduled.

View ruleSource: page 2, section CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Warren Davis?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Counsel should bring extra copies to trial of documents electronically filed within the preceding week because those documents may not yet appear in the electronic database or court file.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DOCUMENTS E-FILED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF TRIAL

What filing deadlines does Judge Warren Davis set?

At least 15 days before a temporary or final hearing in specified financial actions, the requesting party must file and serve the required financial affidavit.

View ruleSource: page 3, section DOMESTIC CASES

What rule applies to service by email before Judge Warren Davis?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email. Notice must be emailed to counsel of record and sent by regular mail to pro se parties.

View ruleSource: page 4, section ALL CASES
Complete rules summary for Judge Warren Davis

All attorneys and pro se litigants must email Bahar Graveran by the Wednesday preceding trial week with specified case, readiness, length, reporting, interpreter, and contact information.

The court announces which cases must initially report through its announcement line after 2:00 PM.

During trial weeks, the court periodically announces additional cases for the next day and may notify parties by telephone or email if contact information is provided.

Parties may call Bahar Graveran for an update and must provide her with a preferred telephone number and email address.

Parties needing a court-appointed foreign-language interpreter must contact the Administrative Office or Bahar Graveran by phone or email.

Mutual agreement of counsel does not itself grant a continuance; for a case not previously continued by the division, a mutual-consent request may be made by telephone or email and a reset date must be scheduled.

Previously continued cases must submit a pleading-form continuance request at least five days before the calendar call, by eFileGA or signed email attachment, with specified reasons, duration, proposed reset date, opposition position, prior continuances, and a proposed order.

Parties may inquire about official court-reporter availability by emailing Carole Poss and copying Bahar Graveran.

Counsel should bring extra copies to trial of documents electronically filed within the preceding week because those documents may not yet appear in the electronic database or court file.

Dismissal and settlement announcements must be submitted to the clerk and copied to the judge’s chambers.

Counsel must send proposed jury charges by email for actions on the ready list.

Questions about conflicts or case status may be directed by phone to the judicial assistant at 770-822-8043.

At least 15 days before a temporary or final hearing in specified financial actions, the requesting party must file and serve the required financial affidavit.

The opposing party must file and serve a completed financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules within five days after service, unless the court changes the time.

The parties must file and serve the financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules at least 10 days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.

Amended financial affidavits, worksheets, and schedules must be served at least 10 days before the final hearing or trial and filed by the trial date.

All parties and attorneys must submit the Child Support Worksheet and Schedules in cases involving minor children.

The Child Support Addendum must be submitted in every case in which child support is sought.

When child custody is at issue, each parent must prepare a proposed parenting plan, or the parties may jointly submit one for filing.

A final decree deciding child custody, including a modification action, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan.

Notice must be emailed to counsel of record and sent by regular mail to pro se parties.

For a case not previously continued by the Division, a mutual-consent continuance request may be submitted by telephone or email, after which a reset date will be scheduled.

A continuance request for a case previously continued by the Division must be submitted in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.

Attorneys choosing a motion for judgment on the pleadings must file it one week before trial.

Agreement of counsel alone does not entitle a party to a continuance.

A continuance request must state the reason and requested duration, propose a reset month, identify whether the opponent agrees, disclose prior continuances and their recipients and reasons, and include an order for signature if granted.

The requesting party must determine whether the continuance was granted and notify all parties of the result.

Calendar status may be obtained online or by calling 770.822.8043.

Calendar notices may be emailed to the calendar coordinator at supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com for counsel and parties.

Any dismissal or settlement agreement must be submitted to the clerk, with a copy sent to Bahar Graveran before the calendar call.

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