R. Judi. Qual. Commi. Ga. 21

As amended through October 9, 2024

Rule 21 - Failure to Answer or Appear

If the respondent should fail to appear when specifically so ordered by the Hearing Panel or the Supreme Court, the respondent shall be deemed to have admitted the factual allegations in the formal charges. Absent good cause, the Hearing Panel or Supreme Court shall not continue or delay proceedings because of the respondent's failure to appear.

Adopted effective 1/1/2018; amended effective 2/3/2023.