Ga. R. Super. Ct. 41.1
Counsel are reminded of their general ethical obligation to make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of their clients.
The motion for new trial shall be heard and decided as promptly as possible.
When the defendant's presence is required by law, the defendant shall be procured for the motion for new trial unless the defendant waives his or her presence in writing. If the defendant is in custody, the state shall procure the defendant; if the defendant is not in custody, counsel for the defendant shall procure the defendant. A ruling on the motion shall be rendered within the time period required by law upon the record on the motion being complete and the transcript and post-hearing motions or other matters being submitted.
Ga. R. Super. Ct. 41.1