10th Judicial Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Alabama Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

If the attorney is unsuccessful in resolving the conflict by motion, he or she shall forthwith consult the judges involved in the conflicting cases, notifying them of the efforts he or she has made to resolve the conflict and of the fact that those efforts have been unsuccessful.

If the attorney is unsuccessful in resolving the conflict by motion, he or she shall forthwith consult the judges involved in the conflicting cases, notifying them of the efforts he or she has made to resolve the conflict and of the fact that those efforts have been unsuccessful.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Phone to chambers

If a party wants a hearing, the attorney must call the assigned judge’s chambers before filing the motion to obtain a hearing date and time.

If a party desires a hearing on the motion, the attorney must call the chambers of the judge assigned to hear the case before filing the motion in order to obtain a hearing date and time.

WARNINGCivil cases

Because some judges prefer courtesy copies of motions or responses, the attorney should ask chambers whether the judge wants a copy.

Some judges prefer courtesy copies of motions so filed, and the attorney should inquire with the judge's chambers whether the judge would like a copy of a filed motion (or of a response to a motion).

WARNING

If the judges involved cannot resolve the conflict, either attorney may request resolution by a judge or panel appointed by the chief justice.

In the event the judges involved cannot resolve the conflict, then either attorney may request that the conflict be resolved by a judge or a panel of judges appointed by the chief justice.

INFOCivil cases

During a trial where testimony is taken, a party, witness, attorney, or the Judge may notify the Court to request cessation of coverage, and the Court may require recording and broadcasting to stop.

In a trial where testimony is taken, any party, witness, attorney (or the Judge) may request a cessation of coverage by notifying the Court, in which event the Court may require the recording and broadcasting to cease.