Judge Tuwanda Rush Williams
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Adjournments
- A continuance request must be submitted in pleading form and filed with the clerk at least five days before the calendar call, with the request reason and information about prior continuances stated in the pleading.
- A continuance request must be submitted in pleading form and filed with the clerk at least five days before the calendar call, with specified supporting information, after which the requesting party must verify the ruling and notify all parties; continued cases lose their calendar position.
- Parties seeking to have court proceedings taken down must notify the court no later than 72 hours before the calendar call.
Communication
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Every proposed final order must be accompanied by a completed Civil Case Disposition Form for the clerk to enter the final judgment.
PURSUANT TO SB 132, AMENDING O.C.G.A. §9-11-58, ALL PROPOSED FINAL ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED CIVIL CASE DISPOSITION FORM, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS CALENDAR, IN ORDER FOR THE CLERK TO ENTER THE FINAL JUDGMENT.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Every proposed final order must include a completed Civil Case Disposition Form so the clerk can enter final judgment.
**PURSUANT TO SB 132, AMENDING O.C.G.A. §9-11-58, ALL PROPOSED FINAL ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED CIVIL CASE DISPOSITION FORM, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS CALENDAR, IN ORDER FOR THE CLERK TO ENTER THE FINAL JUDGMENT.**
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The mandatory reporting form must be completed and returned to the judge's office by email or fax no later than October 19, 2026.
THIS FORM SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE VIA E-MAIL OR FAX NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must be submitted in pleading form and filed with the clerk at least five days before the calendar call, with the request reason and information about prior continuances stated in the pleading.
Pursuant to Rule 8.5 (Uniform Rules for Superior Courts), continuances WILL NOT BE GRANTED MERELY BY AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL OR BY TELEPHONE. This Court requires that all requests for continuance must be submitted, in pleading form, and must be filed with the Clerk of Court at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar. If mailed, send it to the address listed below. Requests shall contain at least the following information: Reason for requesting the continuance; if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; and Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted. It is the responsibility of the requesting party to ascertain if a continuance has been granted and to notify all parties. Note: Continued cases will lose calendar position.
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Parties seeking to have court proceedings taken down must notify the court no later than 72 hours before the calendar call.
IF PARTIES WISH TO HAVE THEIR COURT PROCEEDIGS TAKEN DOWN YOU MAY NOTIFY THE COURT NO LATER THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE CALL OF THE CALENDAR.
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A continuance request must be submitted in pleading form and filed with the clerk at least five days before the calendar call, with specified supporting information, after which the requesting party must verify the ruling and notify all parties; continued cases lose their calendar position.
for continuance must be submitted, in pleading form, and must be filed with the Clerk of Court at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar. If mailed, send it to the address listed below. Requests shall contain at least the following information: Reason for requesting the continuance; if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; and Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted. It is the responsibility of the requesting party to ascertain if a continuance has been granted and to notify all parties. Note: Continued cases will lose calendar position.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Parties requesting that court proceedings be taken down must notify the court and court reporter no later than one week before the calendar call.
**IF PARTIES WISH TO HAVE THEIR COURT PROCEEDINGS TAKEN DOWN YOU MUST NOTIFY THE COURT AND THE COURT REPORTER KRISTINA.WEAVER@GWINNETTCOUNTY.COM NO LATER THAN ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO THE CALL OF THE CALENDAR.**
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