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

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  • 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 Tracie H. Cason

- Division: Division 2 - Phone: (770) 822-8622 - Fax: (770) 822-7607 - Calendar Coordinator: Cassie Gaubert, (770) 822-8620, Cassie.Gaubert@gwinnettcounty.com

Common questions about Judge Tracie H. Cason's rules

What must be included with mandatory reporting form filings before Judge Tracie H. Cason?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All parties must complete the attached mandatory reporting form and return it to the judge’s office by October 23, 2026.

View ruleSource: page 1, section One Week Call-In Domestic Calendar — Calendar Call

What must be included with settlement or dismissal final documents filings before Judge Tracie H. Cason?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A settlement announcement does not excuse appearance; all final disposition documents must be provided or the parties and attorneys must appear.

View ruleSource: page 1, section One Week Call-In Domestic Calendar — Dismissals and Settlements

How may parties contact Judge Tracie H. Cason's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Tracie H. Cason's chambers. The rule lists email lisa.alt@gwinnettcounty.com. Attorneys should submit conflict letters to the judge's office by email or fax.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MANDATORY REPORTING

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Tracie H. Cason?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuance requests must be in writing and received by the court at least ten days before the scheduled appearance; counsel’s agreement or a telephone request alone is insufficient.

View ruleSource: page 1, section One Week Call-In Domestic Calendar — Continuances

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Tracie H. Cason?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The mandatory reporting form must be completed and returned to the judge's office by fax or email.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MANDATORY REPORTING
Complete rules summary for Judge Tracie H. Cason

The mandatory reporting form must be completed and returned to the judge's office by fax or email.

The judge's office may be contacted by email at lisa.alt@gwinnettcounty.com.

The judge's office may be contacted by fax at 770-822-7607.

Attorneys should submit conflict letters to the judge's office by email or fax.

All parties must complete the attached mandatory reporting form and return it to the judge’s office by October 23, 2026.

The mandatory reporting form must be completed and returned by email or fax no later than October 23, 2026.

A settlement announcement does not excuse appearance; all final disposition documents must be provided or the parties and attorneys must appear.

Any dismissal must be filed with the clerk, with a copy forwarded to the court.

Continuance requests must be in writing and received by the court at least ten days before the scheduled appearance; counsel’s agreement or a telephone request alone is insufficient.

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