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Effective January 1, 2010, the new hourly compensation rates for attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act is $125. |
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The federal district court would like to remind practitioners that the Federal Rules (including criminal, civil, bankruptcy and appellate) have been amended, effective December 1, 2009, to adopt new time periods throughout the rules. These changes are the result of the Time-Computation Project of the Judicial Conference. The project was launched to simplify the rules and adopt a days-are-days approach to computing all time periods. Accordingly, in computing time, every day including weekends and holidays is counted. Please refer to the applicable Federal Rule as amended on any matter pertaining to time periods. |
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On June 17, 2010, Judges Roper, Craig and Padgett issued the attached memorandum to all attorneys practicing in the domestic division of the Augusta Judicial Circuit. |
Download the Memorandum here.
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On February 26, 2010, Chief Judge Overstreet issued the attached memorandum concerning the disposition of old cases to begin on March 1, 2010. |
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Download the Memorandum here.
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On June 10, 2009, Judges Roper, Craig and Padgett issued the attached memorandum to all attorneys practicing in the domestic division of the Augusta Judicial Circuit. |
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Download the Memorandum here.
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On November 14, 2008, Judge Blanchard issued the following memorandum regarding the new Drug Court. Please take the time to read this very important message. |
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Download the Memorandum here.
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The Judges of the Superior Court, Augusta Judicial Circuit, wish to remind practitioners that their calendars may be accessed on the Richmond County or Columbia County web sites. |
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The Executive Committee of the Augusta Bar Association has designated The Berry Center as the Raising the Bar Campaign charity for 2010. The Berry Center is an Augusta non-profit organization which serves adults with severe developmental and physical disabilities.
With the Raising the Bar Campaign, the Augusta Bar will focus its efforts throughout the year, both through fund-raising and volunteerism, on The Berry Center. Members of the Augusta Bar are encouraged to offer their time and other resources to the selected charity. |
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In 2009, the Augusta Bar Association raised $9,000 for its Raising the Bar Campaign Charity - the Garden City Rescue Mission. Sam Nicholson and Ed Coleman presented the Bar's contribution to the Rescue Mission on November 16, 2009. Director Jerry McFalls sent the following letter of appreciation to the membership. |
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Letter of Appreciation from the Garden City Rescue Mission.
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Congratulations to Mr. J. Patrick Rice of Augusta, Georgia, recipient of the 2010 Robert L. Allgood Award. This award is given to a member of the bar who has demonstrated exemplary service and commitment to the bar and the community over a substantial period of time. |
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Office Space for Rent: 2812A Hillcreek Court. If interested, please contact Nathan Jolles at 706-737-0266 or Njolles@knology.net. |
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Office Space for Rent: 410 Telfair Street. The space includes four offices and a bathroom. If interested, please contact Joe Neal, Jr. at 706-724-4216 or jnealjr@neal-law.com. |
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| Upcoming Events / Announcements |
| August 17, 2010 - Monthly Luncheon Meeting, 12:30 p.m. at the Pinnacle Club. Guest Speaker: Lester Tate, State Bar President. Please reserve your seat by emailing Louise Garren at lgarren@thefirm453.com. |
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The Augusta Judicial Circuit has issued the attached memorandum to members of the Domestic Bar.
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