What is the pro hac vice process (for the following courts: Magistrate, State, Superior, Georgia Statewide Business Court and the Georgia Board of Workers’ Compensation)?

Applicants are required to file the notarized original pro hac vice application with the court in which they seek to appear, and send a copy of the application along with the fee(s) (either online or via mail) to the Office of the General Counsel of the State Bar of Georgia. Where possible, applicants should include the name of the judge assigned to hear the case and inform the Office of the General Counsel of any upcoming hearing or trial date in the body of the cover letter submitted with the copy of the verified application and fee.

Once the State Bar of Georgia reviews the copy of the pro hac vice application, a letter will go to the court informing it whether the application complies with the Rule. The applicant and sponsor will receive a copy of the letter. Only the court has the authority to grant or deny your admission.