Judge Warren Davis
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Adjournments
- A continuance will not be granted solely because counsel agrees to it.
- For a case not previously continued by the division, a mutually consented continuance request may be submitted by telephone or email, after which a reset date will be scheduled.
- A continuance request must state the reason, requested duration, proposed reset month, opposing position, prior continuances and their recipients and reasons, and include an order for the judge if granted.
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Request must include
- A case previously continued by the division must submit any continuance request in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.
- A case previously continued by the Division must receive a pleading-form continuance request at least five days before the calendar call.
- A case previously continued by the division must receive its continuance request in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.
Communication
Chambers6 contacts
- supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com
- carole.poss@gwinnettcounty.com
- bahar.graveran@gwinnettcounty.com
- 770.822.8043
- 770.822.8552 or 770.822.8043
- 770-822-8540
Other Contacts1 contacts
- 770.822.8680 / 770.822.8335
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Parties should email pre-marked PDF exhibits to the court and provide a copy to the opposing side.
Parties should email all exhibits to the Court pre-marked in .pdf format to Supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com with a copy to the opposing side.
Document Filing Requirements30 rules
When Zoom trial appearances are approved, trial exhibits must be provided to the opposing party in advance and be ready for immediate transfer to the Court and reporter.
If your case is approved for Zoom, you must make your trial exhibits available to the opposing party in advance of trial. You must also have them ready for immediate transfer to the Court and the Court Reporter.
Document Type
Exhibits
All parties and attorneys must submit child-support worksheets and schedules generated through the Child Support Calculator website.
1. Child Support Worksheets & Guidelines: ALL parties/attorneys MUST submit the Child Support Worksheet & Schedules, from the Child Support Calculator website (https://csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov/
Document Type
Child Support Worksheet And Schedules
For actions on the ready list, counsel must email proposed jury charges to Jennifer Taylor before the start of trial week.
JURY CHARGES: For those actions appearing on the ready list, counsel shall send proposed Jury Charges to Jennifer Taylor via email (Jennifer.taylor@gwinnettcounty.com, prior to the start of the trial week.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Charges
At least 15 days before a covered temporary or final hearing, the requesting party must file and serve a financial-circumstances affidavit, subject to the stated exception.
Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.
Document Type
Financial Affidavit
The parties must file and serve the financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules at least 10 days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.
The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
Document Type
Financial Affidavit Worksheet And Schedules
When child support will decrease as the number of recipients declines, a worksheet must be submitted for each change.
If your case involves a prospective reduction of child support as the number of children receiving support decreases, then you must submit worksheets for each change. (3 children, then 2 children, etc.)
Document Type
Child Support Worksheet For Each Change
A dismissal or settlement announcement must be submitted to the clerk and a copy forwarded to the judge’s chambers.
Any dismissal or settlement announcement shall be submitted to the Clerk and a copy forwarded to the Judge’s Chambers.
Document Type
Dismissal Or Settlement Announcement
Unless the court changes the period, the opposing party must file and serve a completed financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules within five days after service.
Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.
Document Type
Financial Affidavit Worksheet And Schedules
The Child Support Addendum forms must be modified if periodic support will decrease as the number of children receiving support declines.
If the parties intend to decrease periodic support as the number of children for whom support is paid decreases, these forms must be modified.
Document Type
Modified Child Support Addendum
A final decree deciding child custody, including a modification action, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan separately or through a settlement agreement.
Accordingly, the final decree determining the custody of a child, including modification actions, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan either separately attached or incorporated into a settlement agreement.
Document Type
Final Custody Decree With Permanent Parenting Plan
Gwinnett’s Child Support Addendum must be submitted in every case seeking child support.
3. Child Support Addendum: (Standing Order Child Support Computation Procedures.) Gwinnett’s Child Support Addendum must be submitted in all cases in which child support is sought.
Document Type
Child Support Addendum
When child custody is at issue, each parent must prepare a proposed parenting plan, or the parties may jointly submit one for filing.
4. Parenting Plan: In any case wherein custody of any child is at issue between the parents, EACH parent shall prepare a proposed parenting plan OR the parties may jointly submit a parenting plan to be filed with the clerk of court.
Document Type
Proposed Parenting Plan
Every dismissal or settlement agreement must be submitted to the clerk, with a copy sent to Bahar Graveran before the calendar call.
DISMISSALS AND SETTLEMENTS: Any dismissal or settlement agreement shall be submitted to the Clerk (and a copy forwarded to Bahar Graveran prior to the call of the calendar.
Document Type
Dismissal Or Settlement Agreement
A jury demand may be withdrawn only if a settlement agreement is filed in the case record.
A demand for jury trial may not be withdrawn unless a settlement agreement is filed as part of the record in said case.
Document Type
Jury Demand Withdrawal
Within five days after service, the opposing party must file and serve its financial affidavit and applicable worksheets and schedules, unless the court changes the time.
Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.
Document Type
Financial Affidavit
Amended financial disclosure documents must be served on the opposing party at least ten days before the final hearing or trial and filed with the clerk by the trial.
In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.
Document Type
Amended Financial Affidavit
The requesting party must file and serve the required financial affidavit at least fifteen days before a qualifying temporary or final hearing.
Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.
Document Type
Financial Affidavit
Any dismissal or settlement agreement must be submitted to the clerk, with a copy sent to Bahar Graveran, three days before the calendar call.
Any dismissal or settlement agreement shall be submitted to the Clerk and a copy forwarded to Bahar Graveran three days prior to the call of the calendar.
Document Type
Dismissal Or Settlement Agreement
The parties must file and serve the financial affidavit, worksheet, and applicable schedules at least ten days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.
The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
Document Type
Financial Affidavit
The Child Support Addendum forms must be modified when the parties intend to decrease periodic support because the number of children receiving support has decreased.
If the parties intend to decrease periodic support as the number of children for whom support is paid decreases, these forms must be modified.
Document Type
Child Support Addendum
The Child Support Addendum must be filed in every case in which child support is sought.
3. Child Support Addendum: (Standing Order Child Support Computation Procedures.) Gwinnett’s Child Support Addendum must be filed in all cases in which child support is sought.
Document Type
Child Support Addendum
When custody of a child is at issue, each parent must prepare a parenting plan, or the parties may jointly submit one for filing with the clerk.
4. Parenting Plan: In any case wherein custody of any child is at issue between the parents, EACH parent shall prepare a parenting plan OR the parties may jointly submit a parenting plan to be filed with the clerk of court.
Document Type
Parenting Plan
A final decree deciding a child's custody, including in a modification action, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan by attachment or through a settlement agreement.
Accordingly, the final decree determining the custody of a child, including modification actions, must incorporate a permanent parenting plan either separately attached or incorporated into a settlement agreement.
Document Type
Final Decree
Counsel should bring extra copies to trial of documents stamped filed during the preceding week so the Court receives them.
Counsel should bring extra copies to trial of all documents stamped filed within one week of trial to better ensure that the Court is apprised of all recently filed documents.
Document Type
Recently Filed Documents
Counsel should be prepared to reduce settlements immediately to writing signed by the parties.
Counsel should be prepared to reduce all settlements immediately to writing and signed by the parties.
Document Type
Settlement Agreement
A written jury demand may be filed before the case is called for trial.
JURY DEMANDS: WRITTEN DEMAND FOR A JURY TRIAL may be filed BEFORE the call of the case for trial.
Document Type
Jury Demand
Settlement terms should be reduced immediately to writing and signed by all parties, and the court discourages reading settlements into the record.
Counsel should be prepared to reduce all settlements immediately to writing and signed by the parties. The Court discourages the reading of settlements into the record. If the case is settled, be prepared to reduce settlements to writing INSTANTER.
Document Type
Settlement Agreement
Financial affidavits are not required in cases with complete separation agreements or consent orders resolving every issue except divorce, unless the court orders otherwise.
In cases filed with complete separation agreements or consent orders resolving all issues but the issue of divorce, the parties are not required to file financial affidavits, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Document Type
Financial Affidavit
A written jury demand may be filed before the case is called for trial.
JURY DEMANDS: WRITTEN DEMAND FOR A JURY TRIAL may be filed BEFORE the call of the case for trial.
Document Type
Jury Demand
A jury demand cannot be withdrawn unless a settlement agreement is filed in the case record.
A demand for jury trial may not be withdrawn unless a settlement agreement is filed as part of the record in said case.
Document Type
Jury Demand
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All parties and attorneys must submit the Child Support Worksheet and Schedules electronically through the Child Support Calculator website and send a copy to the adverse party.
1. Child Support Worksheets & Guidelines: ALL parties/attorneys MUST submit the Child Support Worksheet & Schedules, from the Child Support Calculator website (https://csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov). Choose the ‘button’ of ‘to be made available to the Court.’ (see Help Menu > User Guide, ‘transmit to Court’ and send a copy to the adverse party.).
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Continuance requests may be submitted through the Clerk's eFileGA portal or emailed as signed attachments to the specified address.
Requests can be submitted via efiling through the Clerk of Court’s eFileGA portal, or emailed as a signed attachment to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Amendments to financial affidavits, worksheets, or schedules must be filed with the clerk no later than trial.
In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.
Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES - UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Attorneys may resolve a settled case by filing a motion for judgment on the pleadings at least one week before trial, while cases with no appearance may be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Contested cases will be called at 9:00 a.m. and heard thereafter. If the case becomes settled, counsel may either appear at the time listed above, either by video or in person, or file a MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS ONE WEEK PRIOR to this court date. Settled cases receive first priority. Cases in which no appearance is made will be DISMISSED FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION. A Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is an option only available to attorneys, and the Motion must be filed one week prior to trial.
Page 1 | BENCH TRIALS & HEARINGS
At least 15 days before a temporary or final hearing in specified financial cases, the requesting party must file the financial affidavit with the clerk and serve it on the opposing party.
Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.
Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Amended financial affidavits, worksheets, and schedules must be served on the opposing party at least 10 days before the final hearing or trial and filed with the clerk at or before trial.
In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.
Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Within five days after service of the initial financial materials, the opposing party must file and serve its completed financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules, unless the court changes the time.
Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.
Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
The parties must file the financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules with the clerk and serve them on each other at least 10 days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.
The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Attorneys may file a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a settled case at least one week before trial.
If the case becomes settled, counsel may either appear at the time listed above, or file a MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS ONE WEEK PRIOR to this court date. Settled cases receive first priority. Cases in which no appearance is made will be DISMISSED FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION. A Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is an option only available to attorneys, and the Motion must be filed one week prior to trial.
Page 1 | UNCONTESTED VIDEO BENCH HEARINGS – DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES
The opposing party's financial disclosure filing is due within five days after service unless the court shortens or enlarges the period.
Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.
Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Amended financial disclosure documents must be filed with the clerk at or before trial.
In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.
Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
The financial disclosure documents are due at least ten days before mediation or other ADR.
The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
A dismissal or settlement agreement is due three days before the calendar call.
Any dismissal or settlement agreement shall be submitted to the Clerk and a copy forwarded to Bahar Graveran three days prior to the call of the calendar.
Page 2 | DISMISSALS AND SETTLEMENTS
The financial affidavit deadline is fifteen days before the hearing.
Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.
Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Documents electronically filed within one week of trial may not appear in the electronic database or the Court's available file.
Documents E-FILED within one week of trial may not be visible on the electronic database and may not be part of the file available to the Court.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Proposed jury charges must be emailed to Jennifer Taylor before the start of trial week.
JURY CHARGES: For those actions appearing on the ready list, counsel shall send proposed Jury Charges to Jennifer Taylor via email (Jennifer.taylor@gwinnettcounty.com, prior to the start of the trial week.
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The child-support worksheet must be shared with Jennifer Taylor and the judge assigned to hear the case.
You will need to share your worksheet with our staff attorney, Jennifer Taylor, jennifer.taylor@gwinnettcounty.com and the judge assigned to hear your case.
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The parties must serve one another with the financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules at least 10 days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.
The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES - UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party must serve its financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules within five days after service.
Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.
Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES - UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
At least 15 days before a covered hearing, the requesting party must serve the opposing party with a financial-circumstances affidavit.
Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.
Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES - UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Amended financial affidavits, worksheets, or schedules must be served at least 10 days before the final hearing or trial and filed no later than trial.
In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.
Page 3 | DOMESTIC CASES - UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Notice must be emailed to counsel of record and sent by regular mail to pro se parties.
Email notice to Counsel of Record and regular mail notice to pro se parties in accordance with U.S.C.R. 8.3.
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The parties must serve the financial affidavit, worksheet, and schedules on each other at least 10 days before court-ordered mediation or other ADR.
The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Within five (5) days of service, unless the court changes the time, the opposing party must file and serve a financial affidavit and, where applicable, completed-as-possible worksheet and schedules.
Within five (5) days of service of the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) unless the court shortens or enlarges the time, the opposing party shall file with the clerk and serve upon the other party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein and the worksheet and schedules, completed insofar as possible.
Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Amended financial affidavits, worksheets, and schedules must be served on the opposing party at least 10 days before the final hearing or trial.
In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.
Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
The requesting party must serve the opposing party with the financial affidavit at least 15 days before the hearing.
Except as noted below, at least fifteen (15) days before any temporary or final hearing in any action for temporary or permanent child support, alimony, equitable division of property, modification of child support or alimony or attorney’s fees, the party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.
Page 3 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
The parties must serve the financial disclosure documents on each other before mediation or other ADR.
The parties shall file with the clerk and serve upon each other the affidavit and worksheet and schedules (where applicable) at least ten (10) days prior to any court ordered mediation or other alternative dispute resolution proceeding.
Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
The requesting party must serve the financial affidavit on the opposing party.
The party requesting such hearing shall file with the Clerk of Court and serve upon the opposing party the affidavit specifying his or her financial circumstances in the form set forth herein.
Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
Amendments to financial disclosure documents must be served at least ten days before the final hearing or trial.
In any case in which a party has previously filed and served the affidavit, worksheet and schedules and thereafter amends the affidavit or worksheet and schedules, any such amendments shall be served upon the opposing party at least 10 days prior to final hearing or trial and shall be filed with the Clerk of court at or before trial.
Page 2 | UNIFORM SUPERIOR COURT RULE 24.2, FINANCIAL DATA REQUIRED
A copy must be emailed and mailed to counsel of record and emailed to every self-represented litigant.
Copy to Counsel of Record via Email and regular mail + (email) to all self-represented litigants.
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A party may request a Zoom appearance by making a written request to the court and giving notice to the other party by e-file or email.
If your case involves parties or witnesses traveling a long distance, or other exceptional circumstances, you may make a written request, with notice to the other party (via e-file or email) to the court requesting appearance by Zoom.
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Notice is provided by email to counsel of record and by regular mail to pro se parties under U.S.C.R. 8.3.
Email notice to Counsel of Record and regular mail notice to pro se parties in accordance with U.S.C.R. 8.3.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Mediation fees must be paid immediately, although indigent persons may qualify for free mediator assistance.
ALL FEES FOR MEDIATION SHALL BE PAID IMMEDIATELY. Persons who are indigent may qualify for free mediator assistance.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A case previously continued by the division must submit any continuance request in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.
Previously continued cases: If the case has been previously continued by this Division, then all requests for continuance shall be submitted, in pleading form, at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar.
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A continuance request must state the reason, requested duration, proposed reset month, opposing position, prior continuances and their recipients and reasons, and include an order for the judge if granted.
Requests shall contain the following information: Reason for the continuance, length of time, (i.e. 30, 60, 90 days), proposed trial month reset date, if opposing counsel or party agrees/disagree to continuance, if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; an Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted.
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A continuance will not be granted solely because counsel agrees to it.
CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES: Pursuant to 8.5 URSC, continuances WILL NOT BE GRANTED MERELY BY AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL.
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A case previously continued by the Division must receive a pleading-form continuance request at least five days before the calendar call.
Previously continued cases: If the case has been previously continued by this Division, then all requests for continuance shall be submitted, in pleading form, at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar.
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A continuance request must state the reason and requested duration, propose a trial-month reset date, identify opposition and prior continuances, and include an order for the judge’s signature if granted.
Requests shall contain the following information: Reason for the continuance, length of time, (i.e. 30, 60, 90 days), proposed trial month reset date, if opposing counsel or party agrees/disagree to continuance, if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; an Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted.
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A continuance will not be granted solely because counsel agrees to it.
CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES: Pursuant to 8.5 URSC, continuances WILL NOT BE GRANTED MERELY BY AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL.
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A continuance will not be granted merely because counsel agree.
CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES: Pursuant to 8.5 URSC, continuances WILL NOT BE GRANTED MERELY BY AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL.
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A continuance request must state the reason, requested duration, proposed reset month, agreement position, prior continuances, responsible party and reason, and include an order for signature if granted.
Requests shall contain the following information: Reason for the continuance, length of time, (i.e. 30, 60, 90 days), proposed trial month reset date, if opposing counsel or party agrees/disagree to continuance, if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; an Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted.
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A case previously continued by the division must receive its continuance request in pleading form at least five days before the calendar call.
Previously continued cases: If the case has been previously continued by this Division, then all requests for continuance shall be submitted, in pleading form, at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar.
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For a case not previously continued by the division, a mutually consented continuance request may be submitted by telephone or email, after which a reset date will be scheduled.
If the case has not previously been continued by this Division, then telephone/email mutual consent requests may be made to Bahar Graveran @ 770.822.8043 or emailed to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com. A reset date shall be scheduled.
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For a case not previously continued by the Division, a mutually agreed continuance request may be made by telephone or email, and a reset date will be scheduled.
If the case has not previously been continued by this Division, then telephone mutual consent requests may be made to Bahar Graveran @ 770.822.8043 or emailed to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com. A reset date shall be scheduled.
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The requesting party must determine whether the continuance was granted and notify all parties, and the case may lose its calendar position.
The requesting party shall ascertain if continuance has been granted and shall notify all parties. Calendar position may be lost.
Page 2 | CONTINUANCES & IMMEDIATE TRIAL CALENDAR RESET DATES
For a case not previously continued by the division, a mutually agreed continuance request may be made by telephone or email, and a reset date will be scheduled.
If the case has not previously been continued by this Division, then telephone mutual consent requests may be made to Bahar Graveran @ 770.822.8043 or emailed to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com. A reset date shall be scheduled.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All attorneys and pro se litigants must email the specified trial-week information to Bahar Graveran by the Wednesday preceding the trial week.
ALL ATTORNEYS/PRO SE LITIGANTS SHALL MAKE AN EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENT TO BAHAR GRAVERAN AT SUPCTDIV10@GWINNETTCOUNTY.COM BY WEDNESDAY PRECEEDING THE TRIAL WEEK. Email announcements shall include the following: 1. Case #; 2. Plaintiff/Defendant reporting; 3. If case is ready for trial; 4. Estimated Length of trial; 5. If Court Reporter is requested – See page 2. Court reporter may not be available due to shortage; 6. If a court appointed interpreter is needed & specify language; 7. Name, telephone number and email of attorney or self-represented party trying the case.
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Parties must contact judicial assistant Bahar Graveran at 770-822-8043 when a case is expected to require more than half a day.
**CASES REQUIRING MORE THAN ½ DAY, MUST CONTACT JUDICIAL ASSISTANT, BAHAR GRAVERAN, @ 770-822-8043 AS CASES REQUIRING MORE TIME ‘MAY’ BE RESET TO OUR CIVIL BENCH/JURY CALENDAR OR OUR BACK UP CALENDARS. WE USE THIS PARTICULAR CALENDAR TO QUICKLY MOVE DOMESTIC CASES OF SHORTER DURATION. ALL CASES NOT REACHED ARE SET UPON TO OUR BACK UP CALENDAR(S) LISTED ABOVE. UPDATES ON THE STATUS OF CALENDARS IS AVAILABLE ON LINE, OR BY CALLING 770.822.8043. SEE http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/ >Courts & Judge > Superior Court > JUDGE WARREN DAVIS (see Trial Calendar list on right side). BACK UP CASES WILL RECEIVE PRIOR DAY NOTICE. YOU MAY ALSO EMAIL OUR CALENDAR COORDINATOR WITH NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL/PARTIES AT supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com.
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A pleading-form continuance request may be emailed as a signed attachment to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com.
(Requests can be emailed as a signed attachment to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com)
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A first continuance request by mutual consent may be submitted to Bahar Graveran by phone at 770.822.8043 or by email to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com.
If the case has not previously been continued by this Division, then telephone mutual consent requests may be made to Bahar Graveran @ 770.822.8043 or emailed to supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com.
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During trial weeks, the Court will update its announcement line and website after 2:00 P.M. and may notify litigants of next-day reporting instructions by phone or email.
During the trial week(s), on a daily basis after 2:00 P.M., the Court will periodically update both the announcement line and Court’s website on any additional cases instructed to report the next day during the trial weeks. As well, if you provide the Court with your telephone number and email, the Court will notify you via one of those means.
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A party needing a court-appointed foreign-language interpreter may contact the Administrative Office or Bahar Graveran by phone or email.
INTERPRETER: If your case requires a court appointed foreign language interpreter, please contact the Administrative Office of the Courts, 770.822.8552 or Bahar Graveran, 770.822.8043 or email supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com .
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Litigants may call Bahar Graveran at the listed number for a case update and must provide her with their preferred phone number and email address.
You may also call Bahar Graveran at 770.822.8043 for an update. Again, you must insure that Ms. Graveran has both your preferred contact phone number and email address.
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If litigants provide the Court with their telephone number and email, the Court may notify them by either method.
As well, if you provide the Court with your telephone number and email, the Court will notify you via one of those means.
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Potential court-reporter availability may be requested by email to Carole Poss, with a copy to judicial assistant Bahar Graveran.
Our official court reporter (“OCR”) MAY NOT BE PRESENT for this calendar. You may inquire of potential availability by sending an email request to Carole Poss, carole.poss@gwinnettcounty.com (770-822-8540) and a copy sent to our judicial assistant, Bahar Graveran, bahar.graveran@gwinnettcounty.com.
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Courtroom technology assistance is available by contacting the listed court technology personnel.
For Courtroom technology assistance please contact Hayat Zamayar, AOC, 770.822.8680 / hayat.zamayar@gwinnettcounty.com, or Patrick Watts, 770.822.8335. Patrick.watts@gwinnettcounty.com
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Questions about conflicts or case status may be directed by phone to Judicial Assistant Bahar Graveran.
If you have any questions about conflicts or the status of the cases, please call Bahar Graveran, Judicial Assistant, at 770-822-8043.
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Calendar status and backup-calendar updates are available online or by calling 770-822-8043.
UPDATES ON THE STATUS OF CALENDARS IS AVAILABLE ON LINE, OR BY CALLING 770.822.8043.
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The calendar coordinator may be emailed at supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com with notice to all counsel and parties.
YOU MAY ALSO EMAIL OUR CALENDAR COORDINATOR WITH NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL/PARTIES AT supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com.
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Questions about conflicts or case status may be directed to the judicial assistant by phone or email, with notice to all other counsel.
If you have any questions about conflicts or the status of the cases, please call Bahar Graveran, Judicial Assistant @ 770-822-8043 or email supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com with notice to all other counsel.
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Questions about conflicts or case status may be directed to the judicial assistant by telephone at 770-822-8043.
If you have any questions about conflicts or the status of the cases, please call Bahar Graveran, Judicial Assistant, @ 770-822-8043 or email supctdiv10@gwinnettcounty.com with notice to all other counsel.
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