Rule 9-1 Pre-Trial Conferences Generally
Article 9. Pre-Trial Conferences
Rule Text
The Court may set pre-trial conferences on its own motion or upon a motion by a party. In scheduling actions for pre-trial conferences, the Court shall consider the nature of the action, its complexity, and the time required to address pre-trial issues. If a pre-trial conference is ordered, the following shall apply:
(1) A written order shall be issued specifying the time and place for the pre-trial conference.
(2) The Court shall consider the issues stated in OCGA § 9-11-16, among other issues.
(3) Unless excused by the Court, the attorneys who will actually try the action shall attend the pre-trial conference. Additional attorneys of record in the action who are authorized to define the issues and enter into stipulations may also attend the pre-trial conference.
(4) Failure to appear at the pre-trial conference without legal excuse or failure to present a proposed pre-trial order shall authorize the Court to remove the action from the Court's calendar, enter such pre-trial order as the Court deems appropriate, or impose any other appropriate sanction except dismissal of the action with prejudice.