Background
Alexia Smith filed a motion under Court of Appeals Rule 40(b) seeking additional time to file an application for discretionary appeal.
Smith filed the extension motion in the Court of Appeals of Georgia on September 1, 2026.
The Court’s Holding
The court granted Smith’s motion and extended the deadline by 30 days, making the application for discretionary appeal due October 4, 2026.
Citing Court of Appeals Rule 16(c), the court stated that no further extensions may be granted.
Key Takeaways
- Smith received a 30-day extension to file her application for discretionary appeal.
- The new filing deadline is October 4, 2026.
- The court expressly barred any further extensions.
Why It Matters
The order gives Smith additional time to seek discretionary appellate review while establishing a firm final deadline. It does not address the merits of any proposed appeal.
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