Mountain Judicial Circuit issues Standing Order

Following the Shelter in Place Order issued by the Governor effective on April 3, 2020, and in recognition of the fact that there are confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in each of the Mountain Judicial Circuit Counties of Habersham, Rabun, and Stephens, Chief Superior Court Judge Russell W. Smith and Superior Court Judge B. Chan Caudell have issued a standing order providing that during the period of emergency, unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judge, all court proceedings will be held online. Attorneys and parties will be sent an email with a link to access their hearing. Members of the public who would like to attend a hearing may contact the office of the clerk of court for the county in which the case is scheduled to be heard. The Clerk will provide a link that can be used to access the hearing remotely from any laptop or smartphone. Laptop computers are available at each courthouse for use by the parties or their witnesses who do not have other access to a laptop or smartphone.  Litigants should direct any questions regarding a particular case to their attorneys. Any general questions or concerns may be directed to Chief Judge Russell W. Smith by email to [email protected] or at his office at (706) 886-7525.