Georgia Uniform Municipal Court Rules
2024 Edition
- Rule 1. Preamble
- Rule 2. Definitions
- Rule 3. Hours of Court Operation
- Rule 4. Assignment of Cases
- Rule 5. Dockets
- Rule 6. Withdrawal of Papers From the Municipal Court
- Rule 7. Duties of Attorneys and All Parties
- Rule 8. Resolution of Conflicts-state and Federal Courts
- Rule 9. Leaves of Absence
- Rule 10. Terms of Court
- Rule 11. Use of Electronic Devices In Courtrooms and Recordings of Judicial Proceedings
- Rule 12. Completion of Annual Caseload Reports
- Rule 13. Notice of Selection of Municipal Court Judges and Clerks of Court
- Rule 14. Interpreters; Notification Form
- Rule 15. Telephone and Video Conferencing*
- Rule 16. Administration of Oaths
- Rule 17. Hearings On Issuance of Search Warrants
- Rule 18. Bail In Criminal Cases
- Rule 19. Dismissal and Return of Warrants
- Rule 20. Initial Appearance/commitment Hearings
- Rule 21. Appointment of Counsel For Indigent Defendants
- Rule 22. Arraignment
- Rule 23. Motions, Demurrers, Special Pleas, Etc
- Rule 24. Criminal Trial Calendar
- Rule 25. Pleading By Defendant
- Rule 26. Record of Proceedings
- Rule 27. Preservation of Evidence
- Rule 28. Courtroom Attire
2023 Edition
- Rule 1. Preamble
- Rule 2. Definitions
- Rule 3. Hours of Court Operation
- Rule 4. Assignment of Cases
- Rule 5. Dockets
- Rule 6. Withdrawal of Papers From the Municipal Court
- Rule 7. Duties of Attorneys and All Parties
- Rule 8. Resolution of Conflicts-state and Federal Courts
- Rule 9. Leaves of Absence
- Rule 10. Terms of Court
- Rule 11. Use of Electronic Devices In Courtrooms and Recordings of Judicial Proceedings
- Rule 12. Completion of Annual Caseload Reports
- Rule 13. Notice of Selection of Municipal Court Judges and Clerks of Court
- Rule 14. Interpreters; Notification Form
- Rule 15. Telephone and Video Conferencing*
- Rule 16. Administration of Oaths
- Rule 17. Hearings On Issuance of Search Warrants
- Rule 18. Bail In Criminal Cases
- Rule 19. Dismissal and Return of Warrants
- Rule 20. Initial Appearance/commitment Hearings
- Rule 21. Appointment of Counsel For Indigent Defendants
- Rule 22. Arraignment
- Rule 23. Motions, Demurrers, Special Pleas, Etc
- Rule 24. Criminal Trial Calendar
- Rule 25. Pleading By Defendant
- Rule 26. Record of Proceedings
- Rule 27. Preservation of Evidence
- Rule 28. Courtroom Attire
2022 Edition
- Rule 1. Preamble
- Rule 2. Definitions
- Rule 3. Hours of Court Operation
- Rule 4. Assignment of Cases
- Rule 5. Dockets
- Rule 6. Withdrawal of Papers From the Municipal Court
- Rule 7. Duties of Attorneys and All Parties
- Rule 8. Resolution of Conflicts - State and Federal Courts
- Rule 9. Leaves of Absence
- Rule 10. Terms of Court
- Rule 11. Use of Electronic Devices In Courtrooms and Recording of Judicial Proceedings
- Rule 12. Completion of Annual Caseload Reports
- Rule 13. Notice of Selection of Municipal Court Judges and Clerks of Court
- Rule 14. Interpreters and the Notification Form
- Rule 15. Telephone and Video Conferencing
- Rule 16. Administration of Oaths
- Rule 17. Hearings On Issuance of Search Warrants
- Rule 18. Bail In Criminal Cases
- Rule 19. Dismissal and Return of Warrants
- Rule 20. Initial Appearance/ Commitment Hearings
- Rule 21. Appointment of Counsel For Indigent Defendants
- Rule 22. Arraignment
- Rule 23. Motions, Demurrers, Special Pleas, Etc
- Rule 24. Criminal Trial Calendar
- Rule 25. Pleading By Defendant
- Rule 26. Record of Proceedings
- Rule 27. Preservation of Evidence
- Rule 28. Courtroom Attire