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 Veronica H. Cope

- Division: Division 3 - Phone: (770) 822-8617 - Fax: (770) 822-8642

Common questions about Judge Veronica H. Cope's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Veronica H. Cope?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for continuance requests. Details: delivery upon filing. A continuance request must be filed with the clerk, and a courtesy copy must be provided to the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

What must be included with conflict letter filings before Judge Veronica H. Cope?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must file a proper conflict letter with the clerk because email alone does not notify the court of trial conflicts.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CALENDAR CALL

How may parties contact Judge Veronica H. Cope's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. The rule lists email eliria.unger@gwinnettcounty.com. A plea date or time may be requested by emailing Judicial Assistant Eliria Unger.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PLEAS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Veronica H. Cope?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Only the judge may grant a continuance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Veronica H. Cope?

The rule addresses filing fees, payment, or waiver procedures. The court reporter fee is approximately $44 per hour, or $22 per hour when shared by two parties, and must be paid immediately at take down by cash or attorney check.

View ruleSource: page 2, section COURT REPORTER

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Veronica H. Cope?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. A leave of absence must be filed before notice and publication of the trial calendar to be considered timely.

View ruleSource: page 1, section LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Complete rules summary for Judge Veronica H. Cope

Counsel must file a proper conflict letter with the clerk because email alone does not notify the court of trial conflicts.

A leave of absence must be filed before notice and publication of the trial calendar to be considered timely.

A courtesy copy of a request to charge should be emailed to Senior Staff Attorney Lisa Wofford by 9:00 a.m. on the Monday of trial week.

Requests to charge should be filed with the clerk no later than 9:00 a.m. on the Monday of trial week.

Only the judge may grant a continuance.

The court will not consider or grant continuance requests submitted by telephone or email.

Counsel must request a continuance by a written motion filed with the clerk and copied to the court and opposing counsel.

A plea date or time may be requested by emailing Judicial Assistant Eliria Unger.

Pre-trial orders must be filed three weeks before trial begins.

Motions in limine must be filed two weeks before trial begins.

Trial continuance requests will not be granted by email or telephone.

A continuance request must be filed with the clerk, and a courtesy copy must be provided to the court.

A party requesting a continuance must still appear as scheduled so the motion can be addressed on the hearing date.

The court reporter fee is approximately $44 per hour, or $22 per hour when shared by two parties, and must be paid immediately at take down by cash or attorney check.

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