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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Upon an authorized judicial official issuing an order declaring the existence of a judicial emergency, or any modification or extension of such an order, the authorized judicial official issuing the order, modification, or extension to the extent permitted by the circumstances underlying the judicial emergency shall:
(1) Immediately notify the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court of the action;
(2) Notify and serve a copy of the order, modification, or extension on the judges and clerks of all courts sitting within the jurisdictions affected and on the clerks of the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court, such service to be accomplished through reasonable means to assure expeditious receipt; and
(3) Give notice of the issuance of the order, modification, or extension to the affected parties, counsel for the affected parties, and the public. Notice shall be provided by whatever means are reasonably calculated to reach the affected parties, counsel for the affected parties, and the public and may, without limitation, include mailing, publication in a newspaper of local or state-wide distribution, posting of written notices at courthouses and other public gathering sites, transmittal by facsimile or e-mail, and announcements on television, radio, and public address systems.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 38. Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs § 38-3-63 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-38-military-emergency-management-and-veterans-affairs/ga-code-sect-38-3-63/
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