Rule 17-2 Affidavit in Support of Recusal or Disqualification
Article 17. Recusal and Disqualification
Rule Text
(a) The affidavit in support of the motion to recuse or disqualify shall clearly state (1) the specific provision of the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct or OCGA § 15-1-8 the affiant believes warrants disqualification of the Judge from presiding over the case or proceeding; and (2) the specific facts and reasons for the belief that bias or prejudice exists.
(b) The facts and reasons stated in the affidavit in support of recusal or disqualification shall be definite and specific as to time, place, persons, and circumstances of extra-judicial conduct or statements that demonstrate any of the following that would influence the Judge and impede or prevent impartiality:
(1) Bias in favor of any adverse party.
(2) Prejudice toward the moving party in particular.
(3) A systematic pattern of prejudicial conduct toward persons similarly situated to the moving party.
(c) Allegations consisting of bare conclusions and opinions shall not be legally sufficient to support the motion to recuse or disqualify or warrant further proceedings.