Superior Court of Fulton County Chambers Communication Rules
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Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes.
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Additional briefing is prohibited without leave of court, which may be requested by email explaining why it is necessary.
No party may file additional briefing without leave of court, which may be requested by email explaining why additional briefing is necessary.
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Parties must copy the opposing party or counsel on all communications with the Court.
When communicating with the Court, Parties are required to ensure that the opposing party or counsel, as appropriate, is copied on all communications.
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Upon receipt of the trial calendar, parties must contact Judge Benton's Staff Attorney (sentence is truncated at a page break, likely continuing regarding settlement).
Upon receipt of the calendar, the parties are ordered to contact the Staff Attorney for Judge Benton
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The Rule 6.3 pleading requesting oral argument on summary judgment must also be e-mailed to the Staff Attorney.
That Rule 6.3 pleading must also be e-mailed to the Staff Attorney.
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Proposed orders are submitted by email to Litigation Manager Stephanie Cooper and opposing counsel within three business days.
to the Court. Proposed orders shall be submitted by email to Litigation Manger Stephanie Cooper (Stephanie.Cooper@fultoncountyga.gov) and opposing counsel simultaneously and within three business days of the pronouncement of that order or judgment, unless directed otherwise
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All parties must be copied on all emails sent to the Court.
All Parties MUST be copied on emails to the Court.
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All communications with the Court must include the case number in the subject line.
All communications with the Court must contain the case number in the subject line.
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Communications with Chambers must be in writing, emailed to the Litigation Manager, and copied to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and emailed to Litigation Manager Stphanie Cooper (Stephanie.Cooper@fultoncountyga.gov) with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
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Pre-trial submissions must be emailed to Litigation Manager Stephanie Cooper at a specified address.
Once a case is called in for trial for a set date (as opposed to the call of the trial calendar), the parties are required to efile, serve on opposing counsel by email, and submit by email to Litigation Manager Stephanie Cooper (Stephanie.Cooper@fultoncountyga.gov), by 4 p.m. two business days before the first day of trial, the following (if the case is called to trial with less than one business day notice, these submissions are due by the time the parties are ordered to appear in Court or as otherwise directed by the Court):
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Interpreter requests must be submitted in writing via email to the Litigation Manager at least five business days before the hearing.
Upon request, the Court will provide interpretation services for any non-English speaking or hearing-impaired Defendant or witness. The request for an interpreter must be submitted in writing via email to the Litigation Manager Stephanie Cooper (Stephanie.Cooper@fultoncountyga.gov) no later than five business days prior to the hearing date.
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Primary contact for civil matters is Kier Prince via email.
Communication with Ms. Kier Prince should be via email at kier.prince@fultoncountyga.gov.
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The Court must be immediately notified via email of any filed discovery motion.
The Court is to be immediately notified via email by contacting the Court's Staff Attorney of any discovery motion that is filed so that it may make arrangements for its expeditious resolution.
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The Court must be immediately notified via email of any problem or dispute that could delay deadlines or hearings.
The Court is to be immediately notified via email by contacting the Court's staff attorney, Ms. Kier Prince of any problem or dispute (disagreements about discovery, scheduling difficulties, the unavailability of a witness, illness, the late addition of parties or claims, etc.) that could delay hearing deadlines or hearing dates set forth.
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All communications with the Court must include the case number in the subject line.
All communications with the Court must contain the case number in the subject line.
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Parties must copy the opposing party or counsel on all communications with the Court.
When communicating with the Court, Parties are required to ensure that the opposing party or counsel, as appropriate, is copied on all communications.
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Pro se parties found indigent must email chambers at least one week before a hearing to request a court-provided court reporter.
For Pro-se Parties who have been determined to be indigent by the Court, they are required to email Elizabeth.marum@fultoncountyga.gov for hearings before Judge Eaton and cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov for hearings before Judicial Office Osby no later than one week in advance of the hearing to request a Court provided court reporter.
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Communication with the Court should be conducted via email. All Parties MUST be copied on emails to the Court.
Communication with the Court should be conducted via email. All Parties MUST be copied on emails to the Court.
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In no instance, should counsel directly email the Judge.
In no instance, should counsel directly email the Judge.
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Pre-trial submissions must be submitted by email to Litigation Manager April M. Woods.
submit by email to Litigation Manager April M. Woods at April.Woods@fultoncountvga.gov
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The Rule 6.3 oral argument pleading must also be e-mailed to Ms. Percifield.
That Rule 6.3 pleading must also be e-mailed to Ms. Percifield.
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Any filing to be brought to the Court's attention must be emailed to the Senior Staff Attorney at the time of filing.
FOR ANY FILING THAT YOU WANT TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE COURT, YOU MUST E-MAIL A COPY OF SAME AT THE TIME OF FILING TO lara.percifield@fultoncountyga.gov.
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Bond motions must be emailed to Litigation Manager Tammy Gorman.
Motions for Bond must be filed with the Clerk of Court, served on the State and emailed to Litigation Manager Tammy Gorman.
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Arraignment waivers must be emailed to Litigation Manager Tammy Gorman at least 24 hours before the arraignment calendar.
Waivers must be filed with the Clerk of Court and emailed to the Court’s Litigation Manager Tammy Gorman tammy.gorman@fultoncountyga.gov at least 24 hours before the arraignment calendar.
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All case questions and discussions must be submitted by email to the Staff Attorney with a copy to opposing counsel.
To avoid ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations and discussions concerning this case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel, to the Staff Attorney, Ms. Britton, at daniela.britton@fultoncountyga.gov.
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Communication with Chambers must be in writing, delivered in hard copy or emailed to the Staff Attorney, with copies to all counsel unless ex parte; direct email to the Judge is prohibited.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and delivered in hard copy or emailed to the Staff Attorney with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing. In no instance should counsel directly email the Judge.
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Indigent parties must email the court reporter coordinator at least one week before a hearing or trial to request a Court-provided court reporter.
if a party has been found indigent by the Court, they are required to email kristen.rogers@fultoncountyga.gov no later than one week in advance of the hearing or trial to request a Court provided court reporter.
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Counsel must communicate with Chambers in writing via email to the Litigation Manager, copying all counsel unless the communication is a proper ex parte filing.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and delivered by email to Litigation Manager Rhapsody Little ((Rhapsody.Little@fultoncountyga.gov) with copies to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
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Submit all case-related questions, explanations, and discussions by email with a copy to opposing counsel.
To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel.
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In no instance, should counsel directly email or call the Judge.
In no instance, should counsel directly email or call the Judge.
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In no instance, should counsel directly email the Judge.
In no instance, should counsel directly email the Judge.
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The proposed order for a continuance/status conference motion must be emailed to Litigation Manager Seneca McRae at Seneca.McRae@fultoncountyga.gov.
a proposed order in WORD format shall be emailed to Litigation Manager Seneca McRae (Seneca.McRaeqa fultoncountyga.gov)
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Interpreter requests for non-English speaking defendants must be emailed to Judicial Assistant Dawn Parkman (Dawn.Parkman@fultoncountyga.gov) at least five business days before the hearing.
The request for an interpreter must be submitted in writing via email to the court's Judicial Assistant. Ms. Dawn Parkman (Dawn.Parkman@ fultoncountyga.gov) no later than (five) 5 business days prior to the hearing date.
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In no instance. should counsel directly email the judge.
In no instance. should counsel directly email the judge.
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In no instance. should counsel directly email the judge.
In no instance. should counsel directly email the judge.
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Counsel must provide email addresses to the Litigation Manager at entry of appearance and ensure emails are monitored or forwarded.
At the entry of appearance ofcounsel, the attorneys are required to provide their email addresses to Litigation Manager Seneca McRae by emailing same to her. If you do not personally check your emails, you must arrange to have your emails forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of
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Interpreter requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least five business days before the hearing.
The request for an interpreter must be submitted in writing via email to the court's Judicial Assistant, Ms. T'Mya Tomlinson (TMya.Tomlinson@fultoncountyga.gov) no later than (five) 5 business days prior to the hearing date.
CRITICALCriminal cases
Once a case is called to trial, the Court will give counsel at least 4 hours' notice to report to Judge Leftridge's courtroom ready to proceed.
The Court will notify counsel. at the contact number offered by counsel. that the case has been called to trial and will give counsel notice of at least 4-hours within which to report to Judge Leftridge's courtroom ready to proceed.
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Chambers communication must be in writing, emailed to Litigation Manager Seneca McRae and/or submitted as hard copies.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with chambers, such communication shall be in writing and emailed to the Court's Litigation Manager, Ms. Seneca McRae (Seneca.McRae@fultoncountyga.gov) and/or hard copies submitted.
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Counsel must ensure the Court's Litigation Manager (Seneca McRae) has a working cell phone number and email address so counsel can be contacted immediately to receive a message to report to trial.
it is counsel's responsibility to ensure the C Court's Litigation Manager. Seneca McRae. has a working cell phone number and email address upon which counsel can be contacted immediately to receive a message to report to trial.
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All questions, explanations, or discussions concerning the case must be submitted by email with a copy to opposing counsel, with appropriate ex parte communications excepted.
submit all questions. explanations or discussions concerning your case by email. with a copy to opposing counsel. Appropriate ex parte communications are excepted from this rule.
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Unless directed otherwise, proposed orders must be emailed simultaneously to the Court's Litigation Manager (Seneca.McRae@fultoncountyga.gov) and opposing counsel.
Unless directed otherwise. proposed orders shall be submitted by email to the Court via the Court's Litigation Manager. Ms. Seneca McRae (Seneca.McRae@ fultoncountyga.gov) and opposing counsel simultaneously and within three business days of the pronouncement of that order or judgment.
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All written communications with chambers must be in writing, emailed to the Litigation Manager and/or submitted as hard copies, and copied to counsel of record unless a proper ex parte filing.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with chambers, such communication shall be in writing and emailed to the Court's Litigation Manager, Ms. Angela Sims (Angela.Sims@fultoncountyga.gov) and/or hard copies submitted. All written communications this court shall be sent, in the same format sent to the Court, to counsel of record, unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
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- (404) 612-2806
Parties must contact Angela Sims, Litigation Manager, at (404) 612-2806 to schedule a guilty plea before the Final Plea Calendar.
The parties are directed to contact Angela Sims, Litigation Manager, at (404) 612-2806 to schedule a date for entry of a guilty plea, prior to the date of the Final Plea Calendar.
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Immediately upon notice or publication of the trial calendar, the parties must contact the Staff Attorney with the case status, estimated trial length, and settlement possibilities.
Immediately upon notice of or publication of the trial calendar, the parties are ordered to contact the Staff Attorney (Ahithell Prehaufefltoncountyea.gov), with the status of the case, the estimated length of trial, and the possibilities for settlement during the trial calendar.
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Translator requests must be submitted via email to Litigation Manager Caretha German no later than 5 business days before the hearing.
The request for a translator must be submitted in writing via email to Litigation Manager Caretha German at Caretha.German@fultoncountyga.gov no later than 5 business days prior to the hearing date.
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The pre-trial order must be submitted by email directly to the Judge's chambers.
No later than the deadlines set in the parties' operative scheduling order, the parties shall submit, by email, a fully consolidated pre-trial order directly to the Judge's chambers.
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Court production order requests must be submitted to Litigation Manager Caretha German no later than 30 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
Parties must submit their request to Litigation Manager Caretha German at Caretha.German@fultoncountyga.gov no later than 30 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
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律师与Chambers的沟通必须以书面形式进行，通过硬拷贝或电子邮件发送给Litigation Manager Caretha German，并抄送所有记录律师，除非是适当的单方面提交。
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and delivered in hard copy or emailed to Litigation Manager Caretha German (Caretha.German@fultoncountyga.gov) with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
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Ex parte communication with the Court is prohibited; electronic communication is encouraged.
Electronic communication is encouraged; ex parte communication is not.
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Always copy opposing counsel on emails sent to the Court.
Always copy the opposing side on your e-mails to the Court.
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All communications with the Court must be in writing (email), include the case number in the subject line, and copy the opposing party.
When communicating with the Court, parties must do three things every time: (1) put it in writing (as in e-mail), (2) include the case number in the subject line, and (3) copy the opposing party.
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Pre-trial submissions must be submitted by email to Litigation Manager Cheryl Vortice.
submit by email to Litigation Manager Cheryl Vortice (cheryl.vortice@fultoncountyga.gov)
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Parties must email a fully consolidated pre-trial order to Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh by the scheduling order deadline.
No later than the dates set in the operative scheduling order, the parties shall submit, by email, a fully consolidated pre-trial order directly to the Court's Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh (elizabeth.suh@fultoncountyga.gov).
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Proposed verdict forms must be emailed to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh prior to jury selection.
The parties must submit their proposed verdict forms via email in Word format to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh prior to jury selection.
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Communications with Chambers must be in writing, emailed to the Litigation Manager, and copied to all counsel unless it is a proper ex parte filing.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and emailed to Litigation Manager Cheryl Vortice (cheryl.vortice@fultoncountyga.gov) with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
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Communications with chambers must be in writing, emailed to the Litigation Manager, and copied to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with chambers, such communication shall be in writing and emailed to Litigation Manager Cheryl Vortice (cheryl.vortice@fultoncountyga.gov) with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
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Exhibits and exhibit lists must be emailed to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh, with all counsel copied, no later than two days before trial.
All exhibits and exhibit lists shall be scanned individually into PDF format and emailed to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh, with all counsel copied, no later than two days before trial.
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Additional briefing requires leave of court, which may be requested by email explaining why additional briefing is necessary.
No party may file additional briefing without leave of court, which may be requested by email explaining why additional briefing is necessary.
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Attorneys must provide an email address at entry of appearance, either through the filing or by emailing the Litigation Manager.
At the entry of appearance of counsel, attorneys are required to provide an email address through the filing or by subsequently emailing the Litigation Manager.
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The Court must be notified immediately of any problem or dispute that could delay the case or cause a missed deadline.
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.
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Parties needing a trial interpreter must notify Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh at least five days before trial, specifying the required language skills.
Under Uniform Superior Court Rule 7.3, any party needing an interpreter for a trial witness must notify Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh at least five days before trial that an interpreter is needed and the specific language skills required.
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The interpreter request form must be completed and submitted via email to SCA.Interpreters@fultoncountyga.gov at least five days before trial.
At least five days before trial, the party requesting the interpreter must also complete the request form available at https://interpreter.fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov/ and submit the form via email to SCA.Interpreters@fultoncountyga.gov.
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All case-related questions and discussions must be submitted by email with a copy to opposing counsel, except for appropriate ex parte communications.
To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations, or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel. Appropriate ex parte communications are excepted from this rule.
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If parties cannot agree on deposition testimony portions, the objecting party must provide a page/line list and relevant text to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh no later than two days before trial.
If the parties cannot agree on what portions of the deposition testimony, if any, should be excluded, the objecting party must prepare a list of page and line numbers at issues and provide the list, along with the relevant text from the deposition, to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh no later than two days before the beginning of the trial calendar.
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Attorneys must provide an email address at entry of appearance, either through the filing or by emailing the Litigation Manager.
At the entry of appearance of counsel, attorneys are required to provide an email address through the filing or by subsequently emailing the Litigation Manager.
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A copy of jury charge requests must be emailed to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh prior to jury selection.
In addition to filing jury charge requests with the Clerk, the parties shall also email a copy in Word format to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh prior to jury selection.
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Parties must email a copy of proposed jury charges to Ms. Candler by the deadline.
In addition to e-filing proposed charges with the Clerk of Court, the parties must also e-mail a copy, in Microsoft Word format, to Ms. Candler by this deadline.
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For oral argument on summary judgment, the Rule 6.3 pleading and proposed rule nisi must be e-mailed to Ms. Candler.
That Rule 6.3 pleading must also be e-mailed to Ms. Candler, along with a proposed rule nisi in Microsoft Word format.
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All proposed orders should be submitted electronically to Ms. Candler in Microsoft Word format.
All proposed orders should be submitted electronically to Ms. Candler in Microsoft Word format.
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Counsel must provide their email addresses to the Litigation Manager at the entry of appearance.
At the entry of appearance of counsel, the attorneys are required to provide their email addresses to Litigation Manager Matthew Connier by emailing the same to him.
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Email regarding civil matters must not be sent directly to Judge Cox but must be directed to Senior Staff Attorney Erik Smith at erik.smith@fultoncountyga.gov, who will not engage in substantive case discussions.
Finally, never communicate by email directly with Judge Cox. Communication with the Court regarding civil matters shall be directed to the Senior ===== PAGE 4 ===== Staff Attorney, Erik Smith, at erik.smith@fultoncountyga.gov. However, please be aware the Court's Senior Staff Attorney will not engage in substantive discussions regarding any case before
CRITICALCriminal cases
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In no instance, should counsel directly email the Judge or copy the judge on correspondence.
In no instance, should counsel directly email the Judge or copy the judge on correspondence.
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Counsel must email prepared orders/judgments to the Court (Matthew.cormier@fultoncountyga.gov) and opposing counsel within three business days of entry, and must not email the Judge directly.
shall promptly prepare orders or judgments to be presented to the Court and by email the same to the Court (Matthew.cormier@fultoncountyga.gov) and opposing counsel simultane- ously and within three business days of the entry of that order or judgment unless directed otherwise by the Court. In no instance, should counsel directly email the Judge.
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All questions, explanations, and case discussions must be submitted by email with a copy to opposing counsel to avoid ex parte communications.
To avoid ex-parte communications, submit all questions, explanations, and discussions concerning this case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel.
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Parties filing motions in limine must alert the Court if the hearing will last more than an hour.
If a party filing a motion in limine believes that the motion(s) will require a hearing lasting more than an hour, the party must alert the Court so that the prospective jurors' schedule can be properly managed.
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The Court must be notified immediately of any problem or dispute that could delay the case or cause a missed deadline.
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.
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Call the Court Clerk’s office at least 10 business days before the hearing, or as soon as possible after receiving the hearing notice, to request assistance or accommodations.
If you have a disability and need to Request a Wheelchair, do not speak or understand English well and Need an Interpreter, or require special accommodations in the courtroom, please call the Court Clerk’s office at least 10 business days before your hearing, or as soon as possible after receiving your notice to appear in court, to allow the court time to properly assist you.
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- (404) 612-5152
Contact the Sheriff's Department at (404) 612-5152 to request a wheelchair.
Request a Wheelchair - To request a wheelchair you must contact the Sheriff's Department at (404) 612-5152.
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Parties should not contact various chambers staff seeking a different answer, except for conflict letters per Section 4.
returned. should NOT attempt to contact various Chambers staff with the hopes of of receiving a different answer to a question or request with the exception emailing Conflict Letters as specifically stated in Section 4 below.
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Copies of documents served on the opposing party should be emailed to the Court at the same time.
Copies of any such documents should also be provided to the Court at the same time they are provided to the opposing party via email to Staff Attorney Jessica Cummings for hearings before Judge Benton, or Litigation Manager Stephanie Cooper for hearings before Judicial Officer Miller.
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Conflict letters for hearings before Judge Benton must be filed in each case and emailed to specified addresses with the designated subject line.
Conflict Letters for hearings before Judge Benton are to be filed in each case and emailed to jessica.cummings@fultoncountyga.gov and ashley.williams@fultoncountyga.gov with the following subject line: JUDGE BENTON - CONFLICT LETTER CASE NAME CASE NUMBER.
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Indigent pro se parties must email the staff attorney or litigation manager at least one week before the hearing to request a court-provided court reporter.
For Pro-se Parties who have been determined to be indigent by the Court, they are required to email Jessica.cummings@fultoncountyga.gov for hearings before Judge Benton and stephanie.cooper@fultoncountyga.gov for hearings before Judicial Officer Greg Miller no later than one week in advance of the hearing to request a Court provided court reporter.
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Counsel should avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications, avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
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Parties are not excused from the calendar for a conflict unless they receive confirmation from the Court.
Parties are not excused from the calendar unless or until they have received confirmation from the Court.
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Communication with the Court should be conducted by email.
Communication with the Court should be conducted via email.
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When a dispositive motion is ripe for adjudication, parties are invited to submit proposed orders for review by emailing them directly to the Staff Attorney.
When a dispositive motion is ripe for adjudication, the parties are invited to submit proposed orders for review. All proposed orders should be submitted electronically via email directly to the Staff Attorney, in Microsoft Word format.
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If a matter listed in a conflict letter is disposed of before the end of the calendar, counsel must immediately notify all Parties and the Court and proceed with the remaining cases absent good cause.
In the event any matter listed in the conflict letter is disposed of prior to the end of the calendar, counsel shall immediately notify all Parties and the Court and proceed with the remaining cases absent good cause shown pursuant to U.S.C.R. 17.1(C).
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Conflict letters for hearings before Judicial Officer Greg Miller must be filed in each case and emailed to specified addresses with the designated subject line.
Conflict Letters for hearings before Judicial Officer Greg Miller are to be filed in each case and emailed stephanie.cooper@fultoncountyga.gov and to ashley.williams@fultoncountyga.gov with the following subject line: JUDICIAL OFFICER GREG MILLER- CONFLICT LETTER CASE NAME CASE~ - NUMBER.
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When communicating with the Court, parties are reminded to ensure that the opposing parties and counsel, as appropriate, are copied on all communications.
When communicating with the Court, parties are reminded to ensure that the opposing parties and counsel, as appropriate, are copied on all communications.
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Attorneys must provide an email address through odysseyefilega.com at entry of appearance and must ensure emails are monitored or forwarded so messages are received.
At the entry of appearance of counsel, attorneys are required to provide an email address through odysseyefilega.com. If you do not personally check your emails, you must arrange to have your emails forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of the messages/documents that have been sent.
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All case questions, explanations, and discussions must be submitted by email with a copy to opposing counsel to avoid ex parte communications; appropriate ex parte communications are excepted.
To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations, or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel. Appropriate ex parte communications are excepted from this rule.
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Parties should contact only the designated chambers staff member for their matter; emails copying multiple staff members will not be returned.
are cautioned that Chambers staff each handle specific aspects of the case procedure; therefore, they should contact ONLY the appropmiate staff member. Emails copying multiple staff members, instead of the one Parties appropriate staff member designated below, will not be returned.
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Ms. Noel Gullatt, Litigation Manager is the chief contact for criminal matters in this division. Communication with Ms. Gullatt should be via email at noel.gullatt@fultoncountyga.gov. All email communications with the Court’s staff must copy opposing counsel and any pro se litigants.
Ms. Noel Gullatt, Litigation Manager is the chief contact for criminal matters in this division. Communication with Ms. Gullatt should be via email at noel.gullatt@fultoncountyga.gov. All email communications with the Court’s staff must copy opposing counsel and any pro se litigants.
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After filing the Petition and Rule Nisi, counsel must email the case number to the Staff Attorney.
After the filing of the Petition and Rule Nisi, counsel shall email the case number to the Staff Attorney.
WARNINGCivil cases
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Communications with Chambers must be in writing via email to the Staff Attorney, copied to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing, and counsel must never directly email the Judge.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and emailed to Staff Attorney Ms. Kier Prince at with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing. In no instance should counsel directly email the Judge.
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All communications with Chambers must be in writing, delivered by hard copy or email to the Litigation Manager, with copies to all counsel unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and delivered in hard copy or emailed to Cathy Robinson, Litigation Manager, at cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
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Parties must contact only the designated staff member; emails copied to multiple staff members will not be returned.
Parties are cautioned that Chambers staff each handle specific aspects of the case procedure; therefore, they should contact ONLY the appropriate staff member. Emails copying multiple staff members, instead of the one appropriate staff member designated below, will not be returned.
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Parties may not shop among different Chambers staff for a different answer, except for Conflict Letters as stated in Section 4.
Parties should NOT attempt to contact various Chambers staff with the hopes of receiving a different answer to a question or request with the exception of emailing Conflict Letters as specifically stated in Section 4 below.
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Counsel and parties may appear in a manner different from that specified on the calendar only upon a specific prior request to, and authorization by, the Court.
The Court may authorize counsel and/or the parties to appear in a manner different than specified on the calendar, but only upon a specific prior request to and authorization by the Court.
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All questions and discussions must be submitted by email with a copy to opposing counsel (ex parte exempt); telephoning chambers is to be avoided except in exceptional circumstances.
To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel. Appropriate ex parte communications are exempted from this rule. To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications, avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
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Conflict letters for Judicial Officer Osby must be filed in each case and emailed to cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov with the specified subject line.
are to be filed in each case and emailed to cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov the following subject line: JUDICIAL OFFICER OSBY 4 CONFLICT LETTER 4 CASE NAME 4 CASE NUMBER. Conflict Letters for hearings before
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Witnesses may appear virtually only if the parties agree and a specific request is made to, and authorized by, the Court.
Witnesses may appear virtually for a proceeding if the parties agree AND a specific request is made to and authorized by the Court.
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Zoom links for virtual hearings shall not be shared with anyone for any reason, including persons not called to address the Court, absent express permission from the Court.
Zoom links provided for the appearance of counsel, the parties, and/or witnesses at a virtual hearing shall not be shared with anyone for any reason, absent express permission from the Court. This includes anyone who will not be called upon to address the Court during that proceeding.
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Conflict letters for Judge Eaton must be filed in each case and emailed to Elizabeth.marum@fultoncountyga.gov with the specified subject line.
CONFLICT LETTER 4 CASE NAME 4 CASE NUMBER. Conflict Letters for hearings before Judge Eaton are to be filed in each case and emailed to Elizabeth.marum@fultoncountyga.gov with the following subject line:
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Requests for court-ordered production of an incarcerated defendant or witness must be submitted in writing to Cathy Robinson at cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov and received no later than 14 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
Parties must submit their request in writing to Cathy Robinson, Litigation Manager, at cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov and the production request must be received no later than 14 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
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Attorneys must provide their email addresses to the Litigation Manager at entry of appearance and arrange for forwarding if they do not check email personally.
At the entry of appearance of counsel, the attorneys are required to provide their email addresses to Litigation Manager Cathy Robinson same to her. If you do not personally check your emails, you must arrange to have your emails forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of the messages/documents that have been sent.
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Requests for a court-provided translator must be submitted in writing to Cathy Robinson at cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov no later than 10 business days before the hearing.
The request for a translator must be submitted in writing to Cathy Robinson, Litigation Manager, at cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov, no later than 10 business days prior to the hearing date.
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All case questions, explanations, and discussions must be submitted by email with a copy to opposing counsel, with ex parte communications exempted.
To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel. Appropriate ex parte communications are exempted from this rule.
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Attorneys unfamiliar with the evidence presentation technology in Courtroom 5E must submit a written equipment-training request to April M. Woods no later than 5 business days before trial; timely email notification suffices.
In the event any party intends to utilize exhibits during any hearing, trial or other proceeding and the counsel is unfamiliar with the evidence presentation technology in Courtroom 5E, then that attorney is required to submit a written‘ request for equipment training. Training can generally be accomplished in 15 minutes. This request should be submitted in writing to Case Manager April Woods, no later than 5 business days . before trial date.
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Requests for court production of an incarcerated defendant or witness must be submitted in writing to April M. Woods and received no later than 30 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
Parties must submit their request in writing i to Litigation Manager April M. Woods at April.Woods@fultoncountyga.gov and the production request must be received no later than 30 business days before the scheduled court
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Interpreter requests must be submitted in writing via email to April M. Woods no later than 5 business days before the hearing.
The request for an interpreter must be submitted in writing via email to the Litigation Manager April M. Woods at April.Woods@fultoncountyga.gov no later than 5 business days prior to the hearing date.
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Parties must contact Court Technology Services at least one week before trial to confirm evidence viewing equipment and training.
Please prepare for trial by contacting Court Technology Services at sca.techsupport@fultoncountyga.gov at least one week before trial to make certain the evidence viewing equipment has the associated media player, drivers, and accessories necessary for you to make an effective presentation and that you are trained on use of the equipment before day one of trial.
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Attorneys must provide their email addresses to Litigation Manager April M. Woods at entry of appearance.
At the entry of appearance of counsel, the attorneys are required to provide their email addresses to Litigation Manager April M. Woods by emailing same to her.
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If over 100 exhibits are anticipated and in dispute, parties must notify the court at least one week before trial.
In the event that over 100 exhibits are anticipated and in dispute, the parties must notify the court at least one week in advance of trial so that the Court can decide whether to schedule a pre-trial hearing.
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All case questions and discussions must be submitted by email with a copy to opposing counsel to the Staff Attorney; telephone calls should be avoided except in exceptional circumstances.
To avoid ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations, and discussions concerning this case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel, to the Staff Attorney, Ms. Romero, at Rupal.Romero@fultoncountyga.gov. For this same reason and to prevent miscommunications, please avoid telephoning except in exceptional circumstances.
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Parties wanting voir dire taken down must contact court reporter Candice Sanders by noon the day before voir dire.
If the parties want voir dire taken down by the court reporter, Candice Sanders, they must contact Ms. Sanders no later than noon on the day prior to start of voir dire to arrange for takedown.
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The parties are directed to contact April M. Woods, Litigation Manager for Judge Craig L. Schwall, Sr., at (404) 612-8681 or April.Woods@fultoncountvga.gov to schedule a date for entry of a plea prior to the Final Plea Hearing.
The parties are directed to contact April M. Woods, Litigation Manager for Judge Craig L. Schwall, Sr., at (404) 612-8681 or April.Woods@fultoncountvga.gov to schedule a date for entry of a plea prior to the Final Plea Hearing.
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Communications with Chambers must be in writing and delivered in hard copy or emailed to Litigation Manager April M. Woods, with copies to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and delivered in hard copy or emailed to Litigation Manager April M. Woods (April.Woods@fultoncountyga.gov) with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing.
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All case questions and discussions must be sent by email to the Staff Attorney with a copy to opposing counsel to avoid ex parte communications.
To avoid ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations, and discussions concerning this case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel, to the Staff Attorney, Ms. Romero, at Rupal. Romero@fultoncountvga.gov.
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Parties must notify the court at least one week before trial if over 100 exhibits are anticipated and in dispute.
In the event that over 100 exhibits are anticipated and in dispute, the parties must notify the court at least one week in advance of trial so that the Court can decide whether to schedule a pre-trial hearing.
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To have trial taken down by the court reporter, contact Ms. Sanders at c.eliseporting@outlook.com no later than noon the day before trial.
If counsel or parties would like trial to be taken down by the court reporter, they shall contact Ms. Sanders at c.eliseporting@outlook.com no later than noon on the day prior to start of trial to arrange for takedown.
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Parties must contact Court Technology Services at least one week before trial to confirm evidence viewing equipment and receive training before day one of trial.
Please prepare for trial by contacting Court Technology Services at: sca.techsupport@fultoncountyga.gov at least one week before trial to make certain the evidence viewing equipment has the associated media player, drivers, and accessories necessary for you to make an effective presentation and that you are trained on use of the equipment before day one of trial.
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Any request for an extension must be submitted by email to the Senior Staff Attorney.
Any request for an extension shall be submitted by email to Ms. Percifield.
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Proposed orders should be submitted via email directly to Ms. Percifield.
All proposed orders should be submitted electronically via email directly to Ms. Percifield in Microsoft Word format.
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Parties must copy opposing parties or counsel on all communications with the Court.
Parties are reminded to copy the opposing party/parties or counsel, as appropriate, on all communications with the Court, including all court staff.
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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. Such notification should be by email to lara.percifield@fultoncountyga.gov.
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. Such notification should be by email to lara.percifield@fultoncountyga.gov.
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All communications with the Court must have the case number in the subject line.
All communications with the Court must contain the case number in the subject line.
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All communications with the court must include the case number in the subject line.
All communications with the court must contain the case number in the subject line.
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Parties who do not check email must arrange for someone to receive and inform them of court communications.
If you do not check your emails, you must arrange to have them forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of the messages/documents that have been sent.
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Avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
Phone. To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications, avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional
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Upon receiving trial notice, parties must immediately contact the Staff Attorney to report case status, estimated trial length, and settlement possibilities.
Immediately upon receipt of trial notice, the parties are ordered to contact the Staff Attorney with the status of the case, the estimated length of trial and the possibilities of settlement during the trial calendar.
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Parties should avoid telephoning the Court except in exceptional circumstances.
For this same reason and to prevent miscommunications, please avoid telephoning except in exceptional circumstances.
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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 forth by the Court.
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Any known admissibility disagreement must be brought to the Court's attention before trial begins.
Any known disagreement about admissibility of exhibits shall be brought to the Court's attention before trial begins.
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Counsel who do not check their own emails must arrange for someone in their office to monitor and report incoming messages.
If you do not personally check your emails, you must arrange to have your emails forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of the messages/documents that have been sent.
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The Court will not engage in practice by email and will only respond to matters properly filed with the Clerk's office.
the Court will not condone or participate in "practice by email." The Court will only respond to matters that have been properly filed with the Clerk's office.
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Counsel should avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications, avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
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Counsel should avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications. avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
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Attorneys unfamiliar with the Courtroom 8C evidence presentation technology must email a written equipment-training request to Staff Attorney Sarah Thomas no later than five (5) business days before the trial date.
In the event any party intends to utilize exhibits during any hearing. trial or other proceeding and counsel is unfamiliar with the evidence presentation technology in Courtroom 8C, that attorney is required to email a written request for equipment training to the Court's Staff Attorney. Ms. Sarah Thomas (Sarah.1Thomas-a fultoncountyga.gov). Training can generally be accomplished in fifteen (15) minutes. This request should be submitted in writing to Sr. Staff Attorney Sarah Thomas no later than five (5) business days before the trial date. Timely email notification to Ms. Thomas is sufficient.
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Proposed Orders must be emailed to Litigation Manager Angela Sims.
Counsel shall ensure he/she/they email, to Litigation Manager Angela Sims, a proposed Order in connection with any "standard" procedural motions
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Counsel must provide their email addresses to the Litigation Manager at the entry of appearance.
At the entry of appearance of counsel, the attorneys are required to provide their email addresses to Litigation Manager Angela Sims by emailing same to her.
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To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel.
To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel.
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Copy opposing counsel, parties, and pro se litigants on all communications with Court staff.
When communicating with the Court, parties are reminded to ensure opposing counsel, parties, and pro se litigants are copied on all communication with the Court staff.
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To enter a guilty plea before the Final Plea Calendar, the parties must contact Litigation Manager Seneca McRae at (404) 612-2806 to schedule the plea date, and the Court will make every effort to accommodate such requests.
Negotiated and/or non-negotiated pleas may be entered prior to the date of the Final Plea Calendar. The parties are directed to contact Seneca McRae. Litigation Manager. at (404) 612-2806 to schedule a date for entry ofa guilty plea. prior to the date of the Final Plea Calendar. The Court will make every effort to accommodate such requests.
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Counsel must provide a working cell phone number and email address to the Litigation Manager so counsel can be contacted to report to trial.
it is counsel's responsibility to ensure the Court's Litigation Manager, Angela Sims, has a working cell phone number and email address upon which counsel can be contacted immediately to receive a message to report to trial.
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Attorneys who intend to use exhibits but are unfamiliar with Courtroom 8C evidence presentation technology must email a written equipment training request to Staff Attorney Sarah Thomas no later than 5 business days before trial.
In the event any party intends to utilize exhibits during any hearing, trial or other proceeding and counsel is unfamiliar with the evidence presentation technology in Courtroom 8C, that attorney is required to email a written request for equipment training to the Court's Staff Attorney, Ms. Sarah Thomas (Sarah.Thomas@fultoncountyga.gov). Training can generally be accomplished in fifteen (15) minutes. This request should be submitted in writing to Sr. Staff Attorney Sarah Thomas no later than five (5) business days before the trial date.
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The Court will notify counsel, at the contact number offered by counsel, that the case has been called to trial and will give counsel notice of at least 4-hours within which to report to Judge Leftridge's courtroom ready to proceed.
The Court will notify counsel, at the contact number offered by counsel, that the case has been called to trial and will give counsel notice of at least 4-hours within which to report to Judge Leftridge's courtroom ready to proceed.
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Ex parte communication with the Court is not acknowledged; if the Court informs a party as a courtesy, the party must resend the correspondence copying all opposing parties.
Communication Any communication (written or phone) with the Court that does not include all the parties is considered ex parte communication (communication from one party of a lawsuit that excludes the other parties to that suit and deprives the other parties of knowledge to which those parties might otherwise want to respond). For that reason, ex parte communication cannot be acknowledged by a Court. This ensures the fairness of the Court to all sides. The Court is not required to inform a party thata communication has been ignored due to its ex parte nature, but if the Court informs a party as a courtesy, that party will need to resend its correspondence, copying all opposing parties/counsel on the submission.
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Jury charge requests must be emailed to the Court's Staff Attorney.
In addition to filing jury charge requests with the Clerk, the parties shall also email a copy in Word format to the Court's Staff Attorney (Ahitchell gov),
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Submit pre-trial materials by email to the Litigation Manager.
submit by email to Litigation Manager Caretha German at Caretha.German@fultoncountyga.gov
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Appearing in a manner different from the published calendar requires a specific prior request to and authorization by the Court.
The Court may authorize counsel and/or the parties to appear in a manner different than specified on the calendar, but only upon a specific prior request to and authorization by the Court.
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为避免误解和不适当的单方面沟通，除非特殊情况，应避免打电话给Chambers。
To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications, avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
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At the entry of appearance of counsel, the attorneys are required to provide their email addresses to Litigation Manager Caretha German by emailing same to her.
At the entry of appearance of counsel, the attorneys are required to provide their email addresses to Litigation Manager Caretha German by emailing same to her.
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为避免不当的单方面沟通，所有关于案件的疑问、解释或讨论应通过电子邮件提交并抄送对方律师，但适当的单方面沟通除外。
To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel. Appropriate ex parte communications are excepted from this rule.
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Interpreter requests must be emailed to Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre as soon as practicable before trial; hearing impaired and critical language interpretation requests must be made 10 days before any hearing or trial.
interpreters. Requests for interpreters must be made via email to Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre at .Athina.Aguirre@fultoncountv2a.gov as soon as practicable before trial. Requests for hearing impaired interpretation services and for interpretation of critical languages must be made 10 days before any hearing or
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Counsel intending to use courtroom equipment to present evidence or argument must schedule an appointment in advance of any trial or hearing to test the equipment.
In the event any party intends to utilize electronic or other equipment available in the courtroom to present evidence or argument, counsel must schedule an appointment in advance of any trial or hearing to test the equipment and ensure they are able to work the equipment.
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Communications with court staff should always copy opposing counsel or the opposing party.
• Always copy the opposing counsel/party.
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Communications with court staff must include the case number or indictment number in the subject line.
• Include the case number or indictment number in the subject line.
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Court staff cannot provide legal advice, including advice about procedures or deadlines.
• Court staff cannot provide legal advice, which includes advice on procedures and deadlines.
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Communication with court staff should generally be limited to scheduling requests and providing copies of motions and proposed orders.
• Generally, communication with court staff should be limited to scheduling requests and providing copies of motions and proposed orders.
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A hearing must be requested by contacting Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre.
If the served party does not cure the alleged deficiency within 10 days (or otherwise adequately explain the delay), the filing party shall request a hearing on the matter by contacting Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre.
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Motion extension requests and proposed orders are emailed to Chambers at Athina.Aguirre@fultoncountyga.gov.
deadline. A copy of any request for extension and proposed order must be provided to Chambers via email to Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre at
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Courtesy copies are emailed to Chambers at Athina.Aguirre@fultoncountyga.gov.
consideration. As with all motions, a courtesy copy of any motion for extension and proposed order must be provided to Judge Camesale’s Chambers via email to Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre at
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CONFLICT - LETTER CASE NAME CASE NUMBER. - - Conflict letters for matters occurring before Judge McBurney must be e-mailed to Monica Niles at monica.niles@fultoncountyga.gov and Michelle Hansberry at michelle.hansberry@fultoncountyga.gov with the following subject line: JUDGE McBURNEY
CONFLICT - LETTER CASE NAME CASE NUMBER. - - Conflict letters for matters occurring before Judge McBurney must be e-mailed to Monica Niles at monica.niles@fultoncountyga.gov and Michelle Hansberry at michelle.hansberry@fultoncountyga.gov with the following subject line: JUDGE McBURNEY
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Joint-compliance certificates must be e-mailed to Deedra Nelson at Deedra.nelson@fultoncountyga.gov.
The Court will consider joint-compliance certificates if they are e-filed at least three days before the hearing and e-mailed to Deedra Nelson at Deedra.nelson@fultoncountyga.gov.
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should direct your e-mail to the appropriate staff member. Do not send an e-mail to one staff member and, if you are displeased with the result, send the same e-mail to another staff member. Such secondary e- mails will be forwarded to the judge.
should direct your e-mail to the appropriate staff member. Do not send an e-mail to one staff member and, if you are displeased with the result, send the same e-mail to another staff member. Such secondary e- mails will be forwarded to the judge.
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Parties must appear unless the Court confirms otherwise; if a conflict resolves before the end of the Court's calendar, counsel must immediately notify the Court to determine whether the matter will proceed.
Parties are not excused from appearing unless they have received confirmation from the Court. In the event the matter generating the conflict is resolved prior to the end of the Court's calendar, counsel shall immediately notify the Court to determine whether the Family Division 2 matter will proceed.
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Conflict letters for Judicial Officer Kaye must be e-mailed to Deedra Nelson and Michelle Hansberry with the subject line 'JUDICIAL OFFICER KAYE CONFLICT LETTER CASE NAME CASE NUMBER'.
Conflict letters for matters occurring before Judicial Officer Kaye must be e-mailed to Deedra Nelson at Deedra.nelson@fultoncountyga.gov and Michelle Hansberry at michelle.hansberry@fultoncountyga.gov with the following subject line: JUDICIAL OFFICER KAYE CONFLICT - LETTER CASE NAME CASE NUMBER.
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All scheduling conflicts must be timely noticed by a conflict letter presented to the Court and opposing parties per USCR 17.1.
All scheduling conflicts must be timely noticed with a conflict letter presented to the Court and opposing parties in compliance with USCR 17.1.
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Attorneys who do not personally monitor email must arrange for it to be forwarded to someone responsible for checking and relaying messages.
If you do not personally check your emails, you must arrange to have your emails forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of the messages/documents that have been sent.
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Counsel must submit all case-related questions and discussions by email with a copy to opposing counsel, except for appropriate ex parte communications.
To avoid inappropriate ex parte communications, submit all questions, explanations, or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel. Appropriate ex parte communications are excepted from this rule.
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Attorneys who do not personally check their email must arrange for someone in their office to monitor and relay messages.
If you do not personally check your emails, you must arrange to have your emails forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of the messages/documents that have been sent.
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Court interpreter requests must be emailed to Litigation Manager Cheryl Vortice at least five business days before the hearing.
The request for an interpreter must be submitted in writing via email to the Litigation Manager Cheryl Vortice no later than five business days prior to the hearing date.
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Counsel should avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications, avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
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A motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief may be presented to the Court by email to the Staff Attorney.
A motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief may be presented to the Court by email to the Staff Attorney.
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Upon receiving the trial calendar, parties must contact Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh with case status, estimated trial length, and settlement possibilities.
Upon receipt of the calendar, the parties are ordered to contact Staff Attorney Elizabeth Suh with the status of the case, the estimated length of trial, and the possibilities for settlement.
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Opposing counsel should be consulted before noticing a deposition, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, opposing counsel (or pro se litigants) should be consulted before a deposition is noticed.
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Counsel should avoid telephoning Chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications, avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
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Leave to file additional briefing may be requested by email explaining why additional briefing is necessary.
No party may file additional briefing other than the motion and response without leave of court, which may be requested by email explaining why additional briefing is necessary.
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Court production order requests must be submitted in writing to Litigation Manager Cheryl Vortice and received at least 30 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
Parties must submit their request in writing to Litigation Manager Cheryl Vortice, and the production request must be received no later than 30 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
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A party filing a motion in limine must alert the Court at filing if the motion may materially impact trial preparation or require extended argument that delays trial.
If a party filing a motion in limine believes that the motion would have a material impact on trial preparation and admissible evidence and may require extended argument that delays trial, the party must alert the Court at the time of filing.
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A party seeking oral argument on summary judgment must comply with Uniform Superior Court Rule 6.3, file a separate pleading to that effect, and e-mail that pleading to Ms. Suh.
A party seeking oral argument on a motion for summary judgment must comply with Uniform Superior Court Rule 6.3 and file a separate pleading to that effect. That Rule 6.3 pleading must also be e-mailed to Ms. Suh.
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The Court provides notice of trial start in open court and/or by email to counsel of record; cases are typically called in listed order but may be called in any order upon two-hour notice.
the Court. The parties will be provided notice when to appear for the start of trial in open court and/or by email to counsel of record. Typically, the Court will call the cases appearing on the Trial Calendar in the listed order, but the Court reserves the right to call cases in any order upon
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All proposed orders should be submitted electronically via email directly to Ms. Suh in Microsoft Word format.
All proposed orders should be submitted electronically via email directly to Ms. Suh in Microsoft Word format.
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When communicating with the Court, parties are reminded to ensure that the opposing parties and counsel, as appropriate, are copied on all communications.
When communicating with the Court, parties are reminded to ensure that the opposing parties and counsel, as appropriate, are copied on all communications.
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Counsel must become familiar with courtroom evidence presentation technology before using it and may request access or training from the Judicial Assistant by email ahead of a scheduled hearing.
Counsel shall familiarize themselves with the evidence presentation technology prior to its use during a proceeding. Counsel are encouraged to request access to and/or training on the equipment prior to a scheduled hearing by emailing the Court's Judicial Assistant Boyd Derreberry at (boyd.derreberry@fultoncountyga.gov).
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Court production order requests must be submitted in writing to Fantashia Francis and received no later than 14 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
Parties must submit their request in writing to Fantashia Francis, Litigation Manager, at fantashia.francis@fultoncountyga.gov and the production request must be received no later than 14 business days before the scheduled court appearance.
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The Court must be notified immediately of any problem or dispute that could delay the case or cause a missed deadline.
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.
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Chambers may be emailed courtesy copies of extension motions at the Litigation Manager's address.
a courtesy copy of any motion for extension must be provided to Judge Ingram9s Chamber by email to Fantashia Francis, Litigation Manager, at fantashia.francis@fultoncountyga.gov.
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Parties must alert the Court if a motion in limine will require a hearing lasting more than an hour.
Court. Ifa party filing a motion in limine believes that the motion(s) will require a hearing lasting more than an hour, the party must alert the Court so that the prospective jurors’ schedule can be properly managed.
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- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- (404) 612-8529
Negotiated pleas may be entered at any time prior to the Final Plea date. The parties are directed to contact Fantashia Francis, Litigation Manager for Judge Ingram, at (404) 612-8529 or fantashia.francis@fultoncountyga.gov to schedule a date for entry of a negotiated plea prior to the Final Plea date.
Negotiated pleas may be entered at any time prior to the Final Plea date. The parties are directed to contact Fantashia Francis, Litigation Manager for Judge Ingram, at (404) 612-8529 or fantashia.francis@fultoncountyga.gov to schedule a date for entry of a negotiated plea prior to the Final Plea date.
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- Email to chambers
Translator requests must be submitted in writing to Fantashia Francis no later than 10 business days before the hearing date.
The request for a translator must be submitted in writing to Fantashia Francis, Litigation Manager, at fantashia.francis@fultoncountyga.gov, no later than 10 business days prior to the hearing date.
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- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- (404) 612-4604
Parties must contact Judge Cox's Litigation Manager Matthew Cormier by phone or email to schedule a plea entry date before the Final Plea Hearing.
The parties are directed to contact Matthew Cormier, Litigation Manager for Judge Thomas A. Cox, Jr., at (404) 612-4604 or Matthew.cormier@fultoncountyga.gov to schedule a date for entry of a plea prior to the Final Plea Hearing.
WARNINGCivil cases
The Court must be immediately notified of any problem or dispute that could delay deadlines.
the Court must be immediately notified of any problem or dispute that could delay the deadlines contained herein.
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Attorneys must email a Microsoft Word version of jury charge requests to the senior staff attorney at least three business days before the trial calendar begins.
In addition to filing jury charge requests with the Clerk, attorneys shall also email an electronic copy in Microsoft Word version to the senior staff attorney, Erik Smith at erik.smith@fultoncountyga.gov at least three (3) business days before the beginning of the trial calendar.
WARNINGCivil cases
The Court will not condone or participate in practice by email, text, or telephone calls.
Please note that the Court will not condone or participate in “practice by email, text or telephone calls.”
WARNINGCivil cases
The Court will only respond to matters properly filed with the Clerk's Office.
Please note that the Court will only respond to matters that have been properly filed with the Clerk’s Office.
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- Email to chambers
submit all questions, explanations, or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel
submit all questions, explanations, or discussions concerning your case by email, with a copy to opposing counsel
WARNINGCriminal cases
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- Email to chambers
Communications with Chambers must be in writing (hard copy or email to the Litigation Manager) with copies to all counsel of record unless ex parte.
While the Court encourages counsel to communicate with Chambers, such communication shall be in writing and delivered in hard copy or emailed to Litigation Manager Matthew Cormier (Matthew.cormier@fultoncountyga.gov) with copies of such communication also provided to all counsel of record unless the matter is a proper ex parte filing. [Contact with the Court as an initial option, should be limited to matters confirming scheduling and other administrative matters only. ]
WARNINGCivil cases
Counsel anticipating scheduling difficulties or legal arguments must provide the Court with advance notice of the specific issue before the Pre-Trial Conference.
If you have reason to anticipate scheduling difficulties, or that any question of law or evidence will provoke an argument, provide the Court with notice regarding the specific issue in advance of the Pre-Trial Conference.
WARNINGCivil cases
The Court does not answer questions about legal strategy, court preferences, or approaches to legal questions.
Likewise, the Court does not answer questions regarding legal strategy, court preferences or approaches to legal questions.
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- Email to chambers
Proposed jury charges must be emailed to Senior Staff Attorney Erik Smith.
Please email a copy of the Proposed Jury Charges to Senior Staff Attorney, Erik Smith, at erik.smith@fultoncountyga.gov.
WARNINGCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
Parties selecting email as their primary method of communication with the Court must check their emails or ensure someone monitors and forwards them.
By selecting email as the primary method of communication with the Court, each party is required to check their emails or arrange to have their emails forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of the messages/documents that have been sent.
WARNINGCivil cases
The Court cannot counsel self-represented litigants on procedure or law.
Please be advised that the Court cannot counsel Self-Represented Litigants on the procedure or on law.
WARNINGCriminal cases
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- Phone to chambers
Counsel should avoid telephoning Chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
avoid telephoning Chambers except in exceptional circumstances
WARNINGCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
Contact Senior Staff Attorney Erik Smith by email about case status, trial length, and settlement possibilities during the trial calendar.
contact the Senior Staff Attorney, Erik Smith at erik.smith@fultoncountyga.gov, with the status of the case, the estimated length of trial and the possibilities of settlement during the trial calendar.
WARNINGCivil cases
Telephone calls to the Court should be reserved for exceptional circumstances.
Telephone calls to the Court should be reserved for exceptional circumstances.
WARNINGCivil cases
Counsel unfamiliar with evidence presentation technology should consult the Court to learn what technology will be used.
In the event any party intends to utilize exhibits during any hearing, trial or other proceedingand the counsel is unfamiliar with the evidence presentation technology used by the Court, then that attorney should consultthe Court to find out what technology will be used.
WARNINGCivil cases
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- Phone
- (404) 612-2770
Counsel should contact Court Support by phone or email for further assistance.
If further assistance is needed, counsel should contact Court Support at (404) 612-2770 or e-mail CourtSupport@fultoncountyga.gov.
WARNINGCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone
- (404) 612-2770
Counsel unfamiliar with Zoom should contact Court Support by phone or email.
event any party intends to utilize exhibits during any hearing, trial or other proceeding and the counsel is unfamiliar with Zoom, then that attorney should contact Court Support at (404) 612-2770 or e-mail CourtSupport@fultoncountyga.gov.
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- Email to chambers
The Rule 6.3 pleading must be e-mailed to Mr. Kerns along with a proposed rule nisi in Microsoft Word format.
That Rule 6.3 pleading must also be e-mailed to Mr. Kerns, along with a proposed rule nisi in Microsoft Word format.
WARNINGCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
If Court Support cannot help, counsel should contact Judicial Assistant Ms. Violeta Umana via email.
If counsel is unable to get the needed assistance from contacting Court Support, he or she should contact Ms. Violeta Umana, Judicial Assistant, at Violeta.Umana@fultoncountyga.gov.
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For matters pending before Judicial Officer Miller, contact Litigation Manager Stephanie Cooper at stephanie.cooper@fultoncountyga.gov.
Contact Litigation Manager Stephanie Cooper at: stephanie.cooper@fultoncountyga.gov
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- Email to chambers
Parties settling before the Final Trial should email notice as soon as practicable to the relevant staff attorney.
If Parties reach a settlement agreement or otherwise resolve the case prior to the Final Trial, email notice should be provided as soon as practicable to Senior Staff Attorney Jessica Cummings for trials set before Judge Benton, or Litigation Manager Stephanie Cooper for trials set before Judicial Officer Greg Miller.
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- Email to chambers
The Staff Attorney is the principal contact for civil matters and communication with the Staff Attorney should be via e-mail.
The Staff Attorney is the principal contact for civil matters. Electronic communication is encouraged. Communication with the Staff Attorney should be via e-mail.
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Contact Senior Staff Attorney Jessica Cummings at: jessica.cummings@fultoncountyga.gov
Contact Senior Staff Attorney Jessica Cummings at: jessica.cummings@fultoncountyga.gov
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- Email to chambers
Melanie Fisher is the assigned court reporter for criminal cases; exhibits should be emailed to her.
Melanie Fisher is the Court's assigned court reporter for criminal cases and her email address is Melanie.Fisher@fultoncountyga.gov.
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- Email to chambers
Counsel are encouraged to request access to or training on evidence presentation technology by emailing the Court's Judicial Assistant.
Counsel are encouraged to request access to and/or training on the equipment prior to a scheduled hearing by emailing the Court's Judicial Assistant Ashley Williams at (Ashley. Williams@fultoncountyga.gov).
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Documents and pleadings submitted via U.S. mail should have the appropriate postage affixed and be addressed as follows: Ms. Noel Gullatt, Litigation Manager 185 Central Avenue S.W. Suite T-5665 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Documents and pleadings submitted via U.S. mail should have the appropriate postage affixed and be addressed as follows: Ms. Noel Gullatt, Litigation Manager 185 Central Avenue S.W. Suite T-5665 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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The assigned court reporter, Stephanie Richardson, may be contacted via email.
Stephanie Richardson is the Court’s assigned court reporter. Stephanie Richardson can be contacted via email at Stephanie.richardson@fultoncountyga.gov.
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- Email to chambers
To waive a case management hearing, parties should email the Litigation Manager and consent in writing.
Cases that are ready for trial and parties consent to waiver of a case management hearing, parties should email the Litigation Manager and consent in writing to waive a case management hearing and request to place the matter on the Court’s trial calendar.
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Matters Pending Before Judicial Officer Ashley Baker Osby: 30-or 60-Day Status Conferences, Joint Compliance Certificates, Requests for ADR/Mediation Orders, Motions of Publication and proposed orders, Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings, Final Consent Orders, Requests for Temporary Hearings (less than two hours), Motions, Responses, and proposed orders, Notices of Discovery Disputes, Motions to Compel Discovery, Post-Judgment Motions or Petitions for Contempt, Courtesy copies of e-filed motions listed above, Notices regarding 120-Day Status Conferences for cases remaining with judicial officer, Notices of Trial for cases being heard by judicial officer. Contact Litigation Manager Cathy Robinson at: cathy.robinson@fultouncountyga.gov
Matters Pending Before Judicial Officer Ashley Baker Osby: 30-or 60-Day Status Conferences, Joint Compliance Certificates, Requests for ADR/Mediation Orders, Motions of Publication and proposed orders, Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings, Final Consent Orders, Requests for Temporary Hearings (less than two hours), Motions, Responses, and proposed orders, Notices of Discovery Disputes, Motions to Compel Discovery, Post-Judgment Motions or Petitions for Contempt, Courtesy copies of e-filed motions listed above, Notices regarding 120-Day Status Conferences for cases remaining with judicial officer, Notices of Trial for cases being heard by judicial officer. Contact Litigation Manager Cathy Robinson at: cathy.robinson@fultouncountyga.gov
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- Email to chambers
Parties who settle or resolve the case before Final Trial must email notice as soon as practicable to Judge Eaton's Senior Staff Attorney or Judicial Officer Osby's Litigation Manager.
If Parties reach a settlement agreement or otherwise resolve the case prior to the Final Trial, email notice should be provided as soon as practicable to Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Marum for trials set before Judge Eaton, or Litigation Manager Cathy Robinson for trials set before Judicial Officer Osby.
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- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- (404) 612-8463
Parties are directed to contact the litigation manager by phone or email to schedule the date for entry of a plea.
The parties are directed to contact Cathy Robinson, Litigation Manager for Judge Eaton, at (404) 612-8463 or cathy.robinson@fultoncountyga.gov to schedule a date for entry prior to this date.
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Matters Pending Before Judge Eaton: Notices regarding 120-Day Status Conferences (with Judge Eaton), Requests for Temporary Hearings (more than 2 hours), Notices regarding Final Trial, Consolidated Pretrial Orders, Cases in which a Rule 1000-4.2 Objection has been filed: Motions, Responses to motions and proposed orders, Requests for hearings on pre-trial motions, Requests for pre-trial conferences or discovery dispute conferences. Contact Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Marum at: Elizabeth.marum@fultoncountyga.gov
Matters Pending Before Judge Eaton: Notices regarding 120-Day Status Conferences (with Judge Eaton), Requests for Temporary Hearings (more than 2 hours), Notices regarding Final Trial, Consolidated Pretrial Orders, Cases in which a Rule 1000-4.2 Objection has been filed: Motions, Responses to motions and proposed orders, Requests for hearings on pre-trial motions, Requests for pre-trial conferences or discovery dispute conferences. Contact Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Marum at: Elizabeth.marum@fultoncountyga.gov
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- Email to chambers
Parties must familiarize themselves with the evidence presentation technology in Courtroom 5C before using it; counsel are encouraged to request access or training before a hearing by emailing Judicial Assistant Max Arrechea.
The parties shall familiarize themselves with the evidence presentation technology in Courtroom 5C prior to its use during a proceeding. Counsel are encouraged to request access to and/or training on the equipment prior to a scheduled hearing by emailing the Court's Judicial Assistant Max Arrechea at Max.Arrechea@fultoncountyga.gov
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- Email to chambers
Copies of any such documents should also be provided to the Court at the same time they are provided to the opposing party via email to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Marum for hearings before Judge Eaton, or Litigation Manager Cathy Robinson for hearings before Judicial Officer Osby.
Copies of any such documents should also be provided to the Court at the same time they are provided to the opposing party via email to Staff Attorney Elizabeth Marum for hearings before Judge Eaton, or Litigation Manager Cathy Robinson for hearings before Judicial Officer Osby.
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The Court provides trial-appearance notice to counsel of record by email.
Notice will be provided by email to counsel of record.
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- Email to chambers
Counsel should contact the Litigation Manager early in the case, preferably before Plea and Arraignment, for assistance scheduling an Accountability Court referral or interview.
6 ===== Litigation Manager April M. Woods at April.Woods@fultoncountvga.gov early in the life of the case, — preferably before Plea and Arraignment if ' you need assistance in scheduling an Accountability Court referral or interview.
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Counsel should avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
To prevent miscommunications and inappropriate ex parte communications, avoid telephoning chambers except in exceptional circumstances.
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To arrange for court reporter takedown, contact Ms. Sanders at c.eliseporting@outlook.com no later than noon the day before trial.
If counsel or parties would like trial to be taken down by the court reporter, they shall contact Ms. Sanders at c.eliseporting@outlook.com no later than noon on the day prior to start of trial to arrange for takedown.
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Questions about exhibit submission may be addressed to Ms. Sanders at c.eliseporting@outlook.com.
Questions may be addressed to Ms. Sanders at c.eliseporting@outlook.com.
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- Email to chambers
Proposed orders may be emailed in Word format to the Staff Attorney, with a copy of the filed motion attached.
Proposed orders may be emailed in Word format to the Staff Attorney. Please also attach a copy of the filed motion.
INFO
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- Email to chambers
Proposed orders may be emailed in Word format to the Staff Attorney, with opposing counsel included and a copy of the filed motion attached.
Proposed orders may be emailed in Word format to the Staff Attorney, with opposing counsel included. Please also attach a copy of the filed motion.
INFO
Parties should avoid telephoning the Court except in exceptional circumstances.
For this same reason and to prevent miscommunications, please avoid telephoning except in exceptional circumstances.
INFO
The Court and court staff do not provide training on how to use courtroom technology.
The Court and Court staff are not available to give training on how to work the courtroom technology.
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Questions about DVD/CD exhibits may be directed to Ms. Sanders at c.eliseporting@outlook.com.
Questions may be addressed to Ms. Sanders at c.eliseporting@outlook.com.
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- Email to chambers
Conference requests should be via email to lara.percifield@fultoncountyga.gov.
Conference requests should be via email to lara.percifield@fultoncountyga.gov.
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- Email to chambers
The Senior Staff Attorney is the principal contact for civil matters and should be reached by email, with the Judicial Assistant as follow-up contact.
Lara Percifield, Senior Staff Attorney, is your principal contact for civil matters. Whenever possible, communication with Ms. Percifield should be via e-mail to lara.percifield@fultoncountyga.gov. Ms. Percifield will respond to all matters as time permits. If further follow up is needed, please email Judicial Assistant Katrina Devine-Weaver at katrina.devine-weaver@fultoncountyga.gov.
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- Email to chambers
Trial-related questions or issues should be directed to Ms. Percifield via email with all parties/counsel copied.
Any questions or issues related to trial should be directed to Ms. Percifield via email: lara.percifield@fultoncountyga.gov with all parties/counsel copied.
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Counsel should contact Ms. Percifield in advance of trial to ensure presentation viewing equipment is properly equipped.
Counsel should contact Ms. Percifield in advance of trial to ensure that any viewing equipment counsel intends to use for a presentation is equipped with all necessary players, drivers, cables, and other accessories.
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- Email to clerk
A probationer may forgo the initial revocation hearing by emailing Litigation Manager Gorman and the State.
A probationer may forgo this initial hearing by contacting Litigation Manager Gorman and the State by email to have the case set for a final evidentiary hearing.
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- Contact
- Phone to chambers
- Phone
- 404-612-2812
Attorneys must contact Judicial Assistant Betty Daniels to arrange delivery of client clothing.
Attorney should contact Judicial Assistant Betty Daniels at 404-612-2812 to arrange delivery of client clothing.
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Cases ready for trial that do not need a CMC should email Litigation Manager Gorman to be removed from the calendar.
Cases which are ready for trial and not in need of a CMC should email Litigation Manager Gorman to be removed from this calendar.
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Requests to exceed the page limit may be made informally by email.
Approval to exceed this page length may be requested informally by email.
INFO
The Court and its staff cannot provide legal or procedural advice.
The Court and Court staff cannot provide counsel on procedure or on the law.
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The Court prefers email communication when possible.
The Court has chosen to communicate by email, whenever possible, for the sake of efficiency and economy.
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- Phone
- 404-612-2805
Sarah Thomas, Senior Staff Attorney, is the principal contact for all trial matters, reachable by email or phone.
Sarah Thomas, Senior Staff Attorney, is your principal contact on all trial matters. She can be reached at Sarah.Thomas@fultoncountyga.gov and 404-612-2805.
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- Email to chambers
The USCR 6.3 oral argument pleading and a proposed rule nisi in Word format must be emailed to Ms. Sarah Thomas.
That Rule 6.3 pleading must also be emailed to Ms. Sarah Thomas along with a proposed rule nisi in Microsoft Word format.
INFOCivil cases
Parties must alert the Court if a motion in limine hearing is expected to last more than an hour.
If a party filing a motion in limine believes the motion will require a hearing lasting more than an hour, the party must alert the Court, so that the Court might properly manage the prospective jurors’ schedule.
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The Court's certified court reporter is Ms. Shenika Hammond, who may be reached by email at Shenika.FHammond@fultoncountyga.gov.
This Court's certified court reporter is Ms. Shenika Hammond. Her email address is Shenika.FHammond| a fultoncountyga.gov.
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- Contact
- Email to chambers
Email is the primary method of communication with the Court; use the telephone only for exceptional circumstances.
The Court has chosen email as the primary method of communication. Telephone calls to the Court should be reserved for exceptional circumstances.
INFO
- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- 404-612-2805
Contact Senior Staff Attorney Sarah Thomas by phone or email rather than communicating directly with Judge Lefridge.
Sarah Thomas, Senior Staff Attorney, is your principal contact. Please refrain from communicating directly with Judge Lefridge. Ms. Thomas may be reached by telephone (404-612-2805) or e-mail (Sarah.Thomas@fultoncountyga.gov).
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The Court does not answer legal strategy questions and will not counsel self-represented litigants on legal procedure.
The Court does not answer questions regarding legal strategy or approaches to legal questions. Rather, the Court insists attorneys simply follow applicable Georgia law and all Uniform Superior Court Rules. Please be advised that the Court will not counsel self-represented litigants on the procedure of law.
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Counsel seeking assistance scheduling an Accountability Court referral or interview should contact Litigation Manager Seneca McRae early in the case, preferably before Plea and Arraignment.
The Court encourages counsel to contact Litigation Manager Seneca McRae. early in the pendency of the case. preferably before Plea and Arraignment. ifcounsel is requesting assistance in scheduling an Accountability Court referral or interview.
INFOCivil cases
General voir dire questions must be submitted to the Court via Senior Staff Attorney Sarah Thomas.
General Voir Dire questions shall be submitted to the Court by way of the Court’s Senior Staff Attorney, Sarah Thomas.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
Proposed orders may be emailed to the Court's staff attorney in Microsoft Word format.
Such Orders may be emailed to the Court's staff attorney in Microsoft WORD version.
INFOCriminal cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- (404) 613-4181
D. Scheduling Pleas in Advance. Pleas may be entered at any time prior to the Final Plea calendar. Contact the Court's Litigation Manager Caretha German at (404) 613-4181 or Caretha.German@fultoncountyga.gov to schedule a date for entry of a plea prior to the Final Plea calendar.
D. Scheduling Pleas in Advance. Pleas may be entered at any time prior to the Final Plea calendar. Contact the Court's Litigation Manager Caretha German at (404) 613-4181 or Caretha.German@fultoncountyga.gov to schedule a date for entry of a plea prior to the Final Plea calendar.
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Counsel are encouraged to request access to or training on evidence presentation equipment by emailing Judicial Assistant Chiquita Johnson before a scheduled hearing.
Counsel are encouraged to request access to and/or training on the equipment prior to a scheduled hearing by emailing the Court's Judicial Assistant Chiquita Johnson at Chiquita.Johnson@fultoncountyga.gov.
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律师若不能亲自检查电子邮件，必须安排办公室其他人负责转发并告知相关邮件和文件。
If you do not personally check your emails, you must arrange to have your emails forwarded to someone in your office who will be responsible for checking them and informing you of the messages/documents that have been sent.
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- Phone
- Phone
- (404) 612-2770
Parties wishing to use courtroom technology should contact Court Technology Services at (404) 612-2770 at least one week before trial.
Parties who wish to do so should contacting Court Technology Services at (404) 612-2770 at least one week before trial to ensure you have the correct training and necessary associated technology, like media players, drivers, etc.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
The Court welcomes communication by email, whenever possible, for the sake of efficiency, economy, and to avoid any ex parte communication. Please include your email address on all Court submissions. All email communication with the Court should be directed to the Staff Attorney at Mitchell. Prchaufe fultoncountyga.goy and copied to all counsel in the case.
The Court welcomes communication by email, whenever possible, for the sake of efficiency, economy, and to avoid any ex parte communication. Please include your email address on all Court submissions. All email communication with the Court should be directed to the Staff Attorney at Mitchell. Prchaufe fultoncountyga.goy and copied to all counsel in the case.
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- Email to chambers
For criminal cases, contact Athina Aguirre by email.
For criminal cases, please contact Athina Aguirre at Athina.Aguirre@fultoncountyga.gov.
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- Contact
- Phone to clerk
- Phone
- 404-612-5200
Inquiries about appointed counsel in criminal cases should be directed to the Office of the Public Defender by phone.
• Inquiries about the appointment of counsel in criminal cases should be directed to the Office of the Public Defender at 404-612-5200.
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- Contact
- Email to chambers
For My Journey Matters, contact Maya Giddens by email.
For My Journey Matters, please contact Maya Giddens at Maya.Giddens@fultoncountyga.gov.
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E-filing support is available through the Odyssey e-filing website, and questions about rejected submissions should be directed to the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court.
• E-filing support is available at https://www.odysseyefilega.com. Questions about rejected submissions should be directed to the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court.
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The Court is amenable to adjusting logistics in the courtroom to accommodate physical, health/safety, or other special needs of litigants or witnesses. Please contact Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre with such requests.
The Court is amenable to adjusting logistics in the courtroom to accommodate physical, health/safety, or other special needs of litigants or witnesses. Please contact Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre with such requests.
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- Email to chambers
Email is the preferred method of communication with court staff.
• Communication by email is preferred.
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- Contact
case. Carrie Newman is the Court’s assigned Court Reporter, and her email address is
case. Carrie Newman is the Court’s assigned Court Reporter, and her email address is
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- Contact
- Email to chambers
For civil cases, contact Lara Schuster by email.
For civil cases, please contact Lara Schuster at Lara.Schuster@fultoncountyga.gov.
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- Contact
- Email to clerk
Counsel should jointly contact the Litigation Manager by email to schedule planned guilty pleas.
Counsel should jointly contact Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre at Athina.Aguirre@fultoncountvga.gov to schedule planned guilty pleas.
INFOCriminal cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- 404.612.6915
Direct principal communications to Litigation Manager Deedra Nelson by phone or email.
Deedra Nelson, Litigation Manager, is your principal contact; she can be reached at 404.612.6915 or deedra.nelson@fultoncountvyga.gov.
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- Contact
- Email to clerk
Extension requests should be e-mailed to Ms. Nelson, copying opposing counsel.
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.
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Parties should contact Fulton County's Office of ADR via email at sca.adrstaff@fultoncountvga.gov to schedule mediation or a judicially hosted settlement conference.
To do this, the parties should contact Fulton County's Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution via e-mail at sca.adrstaff@fultoncountvga.gov to schedule a mediation session or a judicially hosted settlement conference.
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Contact Ms. Nelson to request off-calendar resolution or emergency hearing before scheduled deadlines.
The Court is always open to resolving a case (or hearing a true emergency motion) before the deadlines established in your case's scheduling order. Please contact Ms. Nelson with such requests and she will find a place to squeeze it in.
INFOCriminal cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
Motions for leave to file amicus curiae briefs may be presented to the Court by email to the Litigation Manager.
A motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief may be presented to the Court by email to the Litigation Manager.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
Communication with Ms. Suh should be via e-mail (elizabeth.suh@fultoncountyga.gov).
Communication with Ms. Suh should be via e-mail (elizabeth.suh@fultoncountyga.gov).
INFOCriminal cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
A motion for leave to file an amicus brief may be presented to the Court by email to the Litigation Manager.
A motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief may be presented to the Court by email to the Litigation Manager.
INFOCivil cases
Parties scheduling a courtroom technology walk-through must confirm with Chambers that the courtroom is available on the requested date.
Parties must confirm with Chambers that the courtroom is available on the requested walk-through date.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
To ensure the Court sees a filing, email a copy to the senior staff attorney.
If there is a filing that you want to be sure is brought to the attention of the Court, you should e-mail a copy of same to Ms. Suh.
INFOCriminal cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
Courtesy copies of pre-trial submissions should be submitted to the Court via e-mail to Fantashia Francis, Litigation Manager, at fantashia.francis@fultoncountyga.gov.
Courtesy copies of pre-trial submissions should be submitted to the Court via e-mail to Fantashia Francis, Litigation Manager, at fantashia.francis@fultoncountyga.gov.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- 404.612.8528
Allison Candler is the principal contact, reachable by telephone or email.
Allison Candler, Staff Attorney, is your principal contact. Whenever possible, communication with Ms. Candler should be by telephone (404.612.8528) or e-mail (allison.candler@fultoncountyga.gov).
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- Contact
- Email to chambers
If there is a filing that you want to be sure is brought to the attention of the Court, you should e-mail a copy of same to Ms. Candler.
If there is a filing that you want to be sure is brought to the attention of the Court, you should e-mail a copy of same to Ms. Candler.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone
- (404) 612-2770
Attorneys unfamiliar with courtroom or Zoom technology must contact Court Support, and if unable to get help, contact the Judicial Assistant by email, including specifics in advance.
In the event any party intends to utilize exhibits during any hearing, trial or other proceeding and the counsel is unfamiliar with the evidence presentation technology in Courtroom 7-E or Zoom, then that attorney should contact Court Support at (404) 612-2770 or e-mail CourtSupport(@fultoncountyga.gov. If counsel is unable to get the needed assistance from contacting Court Support, he or she should contact Kathy Cobbs, Judicial Assistant, at kathy.cobbs@fultoncountyga.gov. Said e-mail should include the specifics of the technology questions/support needed in advance of trial.
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- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- (404) 612-2770
Counsel needing evidence presentation technology assistance must contact Court Support at (404) 612-2770 or CourtSupport@fultoncountyga.gov, escalating to Kathy Cobbs if needed, providing specifics in advance of trial.
If further assistance is needed counsel should contact Court Support at (404) 612-2770 or e-mail CourtSupport@fultoncountyga.gov. If counsel is unable to get the needed assistance from contacting Court Support, he or she should contact Kathy Cobbs, Judicial Assistant, at kathy.cobbs@fultoncountyga.gov. Said e-mail should include the specifics of the technology questions/support needed in advance of trial.
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- Email to chambers
- Phone
- (404) 612-2770
Counsel should contact Court Support for technology assistance, and if unresolved, contact Kathy Cobbs; emails must include specifics in advance.
If further assistance is needed counsel should contact Court Support at (404) 612-2770 or e-mail CourtSupport@fultoncountyga.gov. If counsel is unable to get the needed assistance from contacting Court Support, he or she should contact Kathy Cobbs, Judicial Assistant, at kathy.cobbs@fultoncountyga.gov. Said e-mail should include the specifics of the technology questions/support needed in advance of trial.
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- Email to chambers
Submissions should be made via e-mail in Microsoft Word format to Ms. Candler, with a courtesy copy e-mailed to all opposing parties.
Submissions should be made via e-mail in Microsoft Word format to Ms. Candler, with a courtesy copy e-mailed to all opposing parties.
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Discovery disputes should be brought to the Court's attention promptly and in writing.
Disputes related to discovery should be brought to the Court's attention promptly and in writing.
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Legal professionals other than attorneys are discouraged from directly contacting the Court.
Legal professionals other than attorneys are discouraged from engaging in direct contact with the Court, given the potential for a violation of these guidelines by a person that is not an officer of the Court, as well as to eliminate the potential for the unauthorized practice of law.
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Requests for page-limit extensions may be made informally by email.
Approval for page limitation extensions may be requested informally by email.
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Counsel are discouraged from contacting the Court about preferences, as the Court does not respond to such questions by email or phone.
counsel are also discouraged from reaching the Court regarding questions on Court preferences. The Court does. not practice through emails or telephone calls and does not respond to these types of questions.
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Approval for replies or sur-replies may be requested informally by email and should explain the reason needed.
Approval may be requested informally by email and should explain the reason why a reply or sur-reply is needed.
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- Email to chambers
Pre-trial submissions must be emailed to the Litigation Manager Matthew Cormier at Matthew.cormier@fultoncountyga.gov.
submit by email to the Litigation Manager Matthew Cormier at Matthew.cormier@fultoncountyga.gov, by. 4 p.m. one week before the first day of trial,
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Email is the Court's primary method of communication.
The Court has chosen email as the primary method of communication for the
INFO
Parties are encouraged to contact the Court for on-the-spot resolution of serious deposition disputes so the deposition may continue.
If a serious, legitimate dispute arises during a deposition, the parties are encouraged to contact the Court to seek an on-the-spot resolution so that the deposition may continue.
INFO
- Contact
- Email to chambers
To ensure a filing is brought to the Court's attention, a party should email a copy of it to Staff Attorney Mr. Kerns.
If there is a filing that you want to be sure will be brought to the attention of the Court, you should email a copy of same to Mr. Kerns.
INFO
- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- 404-612-8995
Parties should contact Staff Attorney Wesley Kerns by phone or email (electronic communication encouraged); mailed or hand-delivered communications go to a specified Atlanta address.
Wesley Kerns, Staff Attorney, is your principal contact. Whenever possible, communication with Mr. Kerns should be by telephone (404-612-8995) or e-mail (Wesley.Kerns@fultoncountyga.gov). Mr. Kerns is very busy; he will return your message as soon as he is able. Mailed and hand-delivered communications should be addressed as follows: Wesley Kerns 185 Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard SW Suite J1-8955 Atlanta, GA 30303 Electronic communication is encouraged.
WARNING
To have voir dire taken down by the court reporter, contact Ms. Sanders no later than noon the day before trial.
If the parties want voir dire taken down by the court reporter, Candice Sanders, they must contact Ms. Sanders no later than noon on the day prior to start of trial.
WARNINGCriminal cases
Requests for court production of an incarcerated Defendant or witness must include the individual's name, location, and booking ID and be submitted to Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre; certain entities require at least 30 days' notice.
Please submit requests, with an individual's name, location, and booking ID, to Litigation Manager Athina Aguirre at Athina.Aguirre@fultoncountyga.gov. Note that certain entities require at least 30 days' notice.
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- Phone
- (404) 612-4158
Parties must contact Matthew Cormier to schedule a plea date before the Final Plea Hearing.
The parties are directed to contact Matthew Cormier, Litigation Manager for Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr., at (404) 612-4158 or matthew.cormier@fultoncountyga.gov to schedule a date for entry of a plea prior to the Final Plea Hearing.
How may parties contact Superior Court of Fulton County?
Superior Court of Fulton County: Call the Court Clerk’s office at least 10 business days before the hearing, or as soon as possible after receiving the hearing notice, to request assistance or accommodations.
Judge Eric Dunaway: The rule lists email tammy.gorman@fultoncountyga.gov. Bond motions must be emailed to Litigation Manager Tammy Gorman.
Judge Melynee Leftridge and Judge Craig L. Schwall Sr.: In no instance, should counsel directly email the Judge.
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