Immediately upon the settlement or dismissal of any civil action the involved attorneys shall notify the assigned judge and, where appropriate, the calendar clerk of such event.
Rule 4.10.To Notify of Settlements and Dismissals
Rule 4. ATTORNEYS APPEARANCE, WITHDRAWAL AND DUTIES · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 17, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4.10 requires the attorneys in a Georgia civil action to notify the assigned judge immediately upon settlement or dismissal, and to alert the calendar clerk as well whenever that notice is appropriate, so the court’s docket reflects that the matter has ended.
Full Text of Rule 4.10
Plain-English Summary
A case that has settled or been dismissed shouldn’t keep sitting on a judge’s calendar as if it were still alive. Rule 4.10 requires the attorneys involved to notify the assigned judge — and the calendar clerk, where appropriate — the moment a civil action settles or is dismissed, rather than waiting until the next scheduled hearing or a status check from the court.
The rule is narrow but pointed: it applies to civil actions, and it demands immediate notice, not notice at the attorneys’ convenience. That immediacy keeps the court from preparing for a hearing on a case that has already ended, and it lets the calendar clerk free up the slot for other matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What events require notice under Rule 4.10?
The settlement or dismissal of a civil action.
Who must be notified?
The assigned judge, and, where appropriate, the calendar clerk.
How quickly must the attorneys give notice?
Immediately upon the settlement or dismissal.
Does this rule apply to criminal cases?
No. It is written to apply to civil actions.
Whose responsibility is it to give this notice?
The involved attorneys — the lawyers who represented the parties in the case that settled or was dismissed.
Source & verification. Rule text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Uniform Superior Court Rules, published by the
Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia. Last verified July 17, 2026.
· Official source
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