Judge
Judge Kimberly A. Gallant
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Superior Court of Gwinnett County
These 5 rules apply across Superior Court of Gwinnett County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.
Unless the court orders otherwise, written notice of a motion to transfer must be served on all parties, including nonmoving parties, at least 10 days before the hearing.
A case may be transferred only by written order of the court where it is pending, and notice of the order must be given to all parties.
After transfer, service need not be perfected again on defendants, but any required newspaper publication in the proper venue must be republished.
A $50 transfer fee is automatically imposed unless the court expressly determines otherwise or the case is in a Magistrate Court.
The plaintiff must pay unpaid costs within 20 days after the cost bill is mailed or delivered; failure results in automatic dismissal without prejudice, except for an indigent plaintiff, and the rule does not apply in Magistrate Courts.
A fee is required for covered filings. The court reporter's fee is approximately $43.00 per hour, or $21.50 per hour when the cost is shared between two parties.
The court reporter's fee is approximately $43.00 per hour, or $21.50 per hour when the cost is shared between two parties.
Payment of the court reporter's fee must be available immediately when the take-down is completed, using cash or an attorney check.