Ga. Unif. Mun. Ct. R. 9.1

As amended through December 10, 2024

Rule 9.1 - Leaves for Thirty (30) Calendar Days or Less

An attorney of record shall be entitled to a leave of absence for thirty (30) days or less from court appearance in pending matters which are neither on a published calendar for court appearance, nor noticed for a hearing during the requested time, by submitting to the clerk of the court at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date for the proposed leave, a written notice containing:

(a) A list of the actions to be protected, including the action numbers, and date and time of any previously calendared appearance;

(b) The reason for leave of absence; and

(c) The duration of the requested leave of absence.

A copy of the notice shall be sent, contemporaneously, to the judge before whom an action is pending and all opposing counsel. Unless opposing counsel files a written objection within ten (10) days with the clerk of the court, with a copy to the court and all counsel of record, or the court responds denying the leave of absence, such leave will stand granted without entry of an order. If objection is filed, the court, upon request of any counsel, will conduct a conference with all counsel to determine whether the court will, by order, grant the requested leave of absence.

The clerk of the court shall retain leave of absence notices in a chronological file for two (2) calendar years; thereafter, the notices may be discarded.

Leaves of absence for particular cases shall be docketed with the particular case affected by that leave of absence.

Ga. Unif. Mun. Ct. R. 9.1