Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

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.

Fees

All 2
  • Fee
    $50

    The clerk must promptly calculate transfer costs and the $50 fee, notify the plaintiff in writing, and the plaintiff must pay within 20 days; nonpayment results in automatic dismissal without prejudice unless the plaintiff is indigent, and the rule does not apply in Magistrate Courts.

  • Fee
    $50

    A $50 transfer fee is automatically imposed unless the court expressly determines otherwise or the transfer concerns a Magistrate Court.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Motion
    Service
    Personal service to all parties

    Unless the court orders otherwise, notice of a written motion to transfer must be served on all parties, including nonmoving parties who filed no pleadings, at least 10 days before the hearing.

  • Service
    Publication

    After transfer, service need not be completed again on defendants, but any required newspaper publication in the proper venue must be republished.

Filing Timing

All 1

  • Opposition to a written transfer motion must be notified to the court promptly and no later than 10 days after the motion is made and served; written motions must be opposed in writing, while oral motions must be opposed orally at the time made.

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About Judge Angela D. Duncan

- Division: Division 11 - Phone: (770) 822-7511 - Fax: (770) 822-8718

Common questions about Judge Angela D. Duncan's rules

What must be included with adr selection form filings before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All parties must return the Alternative Dispute Resolution form to the judge's office by email.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Domestic Bench Trial Calendar — Alternative Dispute Resolution Form

What must be included with motion for continuance filings before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A party announcing that it is not ready for trial must submit a motion for continuance.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Domestic Bench Trial Calendar — Alternative Dispute Resolution Form

How may parties contact Judge Angela D. Duncan's chambers?

A party requiring an interpreter must advise the Court at least five days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section INTERPRETERS; COURT REPORTER

Is electronic filing required before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The Alternative Dispute Resolution form must be submitted to the judge's office by email.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Domestic Bench Trial Calendar — Alternative Dispute Resolution Form

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Angela D. Duncan?

The rule states a 12:00 P.M. filing cutoff. All parties must email the completed ADR form to the judge's office by 12:00 p.m. on April 29, 2026.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Domestic Bench Trial Calendar — ADR Form and Instructions
Complete rules summary for Judge Angela D. Duncan

Questions about case conflicts or status may be directed to Calendar Coordinator Shantel Henry by phone at 770-822-7512 or by email at shantel.henry@gwinnettcounty.com, with notice to all other counsel.

All parties must email the completed ADR form to the judge's office by 12:00 p.m. on April 29, 2026.

Civil jury trial parties must submit a complete consolidated pretrial order by April 29, 2026.

A party requiring an interpreter must advise the Court at least five days before the hearing.

Questions about case conflicts or status may be submitted by telephone to Shantel Henry at 770-822-7512, with notice to all other counsel.

All parties must return the Alternative Dispute Resolution form to the judge's office by email.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution form must be submitted to the judge's office by email.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution form must be returned by noon on April 29, 2026.

A party announcing that it is not ready for trial must submit a motion for continuance.

Civil jury-trial parties must submit a consolidated pre-trial order complete in all respects under U.S.C.R. 7.2.

The consolidated pre-trial order must be submitted on or before April 29, 2026.

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