Judge Sonja N. Brown
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Document Filing Requirements10 rules
It is therefore ordered that the plea be entered on the minutes and that this transcript and certificate be filed with the above case in the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
Subject to direction from the court regarding possible pooled coverage, the undersigned wishes to use this device in the courtroom on [date range] __________________________.
Include
- •[date range]
The Rule 22 request must identify the personnel responsible for operating the recording device.
Include
- •[identify appropriate personnel]
Court's wording
The personnel who will be responsible for the use of this recording device are: [identify appropriate personnel] _______________________________________________________________________________________________.
______________________________ (Position)
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- •(Position)
______________________________ (Representing/Firm)
Include
- •(Representing/Firm)
The proceedings that the undersigned desires to record commence on [insert date of proceeding here]
Include
- •[insert date of proceeding here]
during the following proceedings in the above styled case: [describe proceedings] _____________________________________________________________________.
Include
- •[describe proceedings]
the undersigned desires to use the following described recording device(s): [describe recording devices here] _________________________________________________________________.
Include
- •[describe recording devices here]
This day of [insert date of request] _________________________________________________. ______________________________ (Individual Signature)
- Document
- Rule 22 request
- Placement
- Signature block
The requester must certify compliance with Rule 22 and court guidelines and acknowledge the possible consequences of violating them.
Court's wording
The undersigned hereby (1) certifies that the device to be used and the locations and operation of such device will be in conformity with Rule 22 and any guidelines issued by the court and (2) understands and acknowledges that a violation of Rule 22 and any guidelines issued by the court may be grounds for removal or exclusion from the courtroom and a willful violation may subject the undersigned to penalties for contempt of court.
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of an electronically filed motion or response must be emailed to the Judge's designee within 24 hours of e-filing.
When you e-file a motion or response, you must email a courtesy copy to the Judge's designee at matthew.freedman@cobbcounty.gov within 24 hours of e-filing.
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An extra copy of any motion or response filed in person must be furnished to the Clerk for delivery to Judge Brown.
Pursuant to Rule 6.1, when you file a motion or response in person, you must furnish the Clerk with an extra copy of such, which the Clerk will deliver to Judge Brown.
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