Ga. R. Juv. Ct. 16.3

As amended through October 9, 2024

Rule 16.3 - Entry of Appearance and Pleadings

No attorney shall appear in that capacity before a juvenile court until he or she has entered an appearance by filing a signed entry of appearance form or by filing a signed pleading in a pending action, except those representing the State or appointed by the court. An entry of appearance and all pleadings shall include:

1. The style and number of the case;

2. The identity of the party for whom the appearance is made;

3. The name, assigned state bar number, and current office address and telephone number of the attorney; and

4. An affidavit or verified petition attached to the pleadings disclosing any related matters pending before another court and acknowledging the on-going obligation to notify the court regarding any such related matters.

The filing of any pleading shall contain the information required by this paragraph and shall constitute an appearance by the person(s) signing such pleading, unless otherwise specified by the court.

Any attorney who has been admitted to practice in this State but who fails to maintain active membership in good standing in the State Bar of Georgia and who makes or files any appearance or pleading in a juvenile court of this state while not in good standing shall be subject to the contempt powers of the court.

Within 48 hours after being retained, an attorney shall mail to the court and opposing counsel or file with the court the entry of his or her appearance in the pending matter. Failure to timely file shall not prohibit the appearance and representation by said counsel.

Ga. R. Juv. Ct. 16.3

Amended May 2, 2019, effective July 1, 2019.