Rule 616-1-2-.05. Computing Time

(1) When a period of time set forth in these Rules is measured in days, the first day shall not be counted but the last day shall be counted; and, if the last day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, or another day on which the Court is closed, the time period shall run until the end of the next business day. (2) Whenever a party has a right or requirement to act or respond to service of notice or other document by another party within a period prescribed by these Rules and not otherwise specified by law, three (3) calendar days shall be added to that prescribed period if the notice or document is served by first class mail. (3) For good cause shown, the Court, either on its own motion or on a party's motion, may change any time limit prescribed or allowed by these Rules that is not otherwise specified by law. The Court shall notify all parties of any determination to change a time period. Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 616-1-2-.05
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-40(c), 50-13-41.
History. Original Rule entitled "Hearings for the Department of Children and Youth Services" adopted as ER. 616-1-2-0.2-.05. F. Mar. 23, 1995; eff. Apr. 1, 1995, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: Permanent Rule entitled "Computation of Time" adopted. F. June 30, 1995; eff. July 20, 1995.
Amended: F. Dec. 12, 2003; eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "Computing Time" adopted. F. Nov. 15, 2010; eff. Dec. 5, 2010.
Amended: F. June 22, 2020; eff. July 12, 2020.
Amended: F. Oct. 17, 2025; eff. Nov. 6, 2025.