Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 616 - OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Chapter 616-1
Subject 616-1-2 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF PROCEDURE
Rule 616-1-2-.10 - Ex Parte Communications
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 616-1-2-.10
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Once a case is before the Court, no person shall communicate with the assigned Judge relating to the merits of the case without the knowledge and consent of all other parties to the matter, provided that:
(a) the Judge may communicate with other Judges relating to the merits of cases at any time; or
(b) where circumstances require, ex parte communications are authorized for scheduling, administrative purposes, or emergencies that do not deal with substantive matters or issues on the merits, provided that
1. the Judge reasonably believes that no party will gain procedural or tactical advantage as a result of the ex parte communication; and
2. the Judge makes provision to promptly notify all other parties of the substance of the ex parte communication and allows an opportunity to respond.
(2) Should a Judge receive a communication prohibited by this Rule, he or she shall notify all parties of the receipt of such communication and its content.
O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-40(c); 50-13-41.
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