Scope, Effective Date, and Modification

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Rule Set: Local Criminal Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Rule: 1A

Jurisdiction: SDGA

Bluebook Citation: S.D. Ga. L.Cr.R. 1A

All Rules: S.D. Ga. Local Criminal Rules, complete index

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These Local Criminal Rules take effect on February 12, 2024. They apply in all criminal proceedings and shall be read in a manner consistent with the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Federal Rules prevail in any irreconcilable conflict. A judge may modify or excuse a party’s obligations or any deadlines set forth in these Rules.

If a judge modifies an obligation or deadline established by these Rules, the judge’s modification controls. Counsel and pro se parties have a duty to remain apprised of and comply with any case- specific modifications. 6

Scope, Effective Date, and Modification

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