The Georgia Supreme Court has ordered amendments to Uniform Superior Court Rules 4.3 (Withdrawal), 10.3 (Opening Statements), 21 (Limitation of Access to Court Files). The amended rules will be effective 5 November 2026. Of particular note are the changes to Rule 4.3, which will now require 20 days notice to a client of intent to withdraw and service of notice to telephone numbers and email. Read the amendment order below (with highlighted changes).
Digital takedown of superior court proceedings is now in effect, meaning courts can set up and use a digital recording system that can then be sent to a certified court reporter for preparation of a transcript from the recording. House Bill 179 amended OCGA §§ 5-6-41, 9-14-50, and 15-14-1 to authorize digital recording and became effective 1 January 2026. The Georgia Supreme Court approved a new Superior Court Rule 36.19 effective 26 February 2026 requiring an approved individual to act as a digital monitor and provide for retention of digital recordings and preparation of a transcript from a recording.
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