Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 616-1-2-.08 - Pleadings; Amendments to Pleadings

A statute, rule, or order of the Court may require a party to file a pleading. A party may amend a pleading without leave of the Court until the tenth calendar day prior to the date set for hearing on the matter, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Thereafter, a party may amend a pleading only by written consent of the opposing party or by leave of the Court for good cause shown. If a party amends a pleading to which the opposing party is required to respond or reply, a response or reply to the amendment shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days of service of the amendment unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 616-1-2-.08

O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-13; 50-13-40(c); 50-13-41.

Original Rule entitled "Hearings for the Department of Education" adopted as ER. 616-1-2-0.2-.08. F. Mar. 23, 1995; eff. Apr. 1, 1995, as specified by the Agency. Amended: Permanent Rule entitled "Amendments to Pleadings" adopted. F. June 30, 1995; eff. July 20, 1995. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Pleadings; Amendments to Pleadings" adopted. F. Nov. 15, 2010; eff. Dec. 5, 2010. Amended: F. June 22, 2020; eff. July 12, 2020.