Limits & Logistics
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Motions should clearly state the relief requested and the authority for the requested relief.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Exhibits should be uploaded to Case Center in a timely manner.
All exhibits should be timely uploaded into Case Center.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Joint Pre-Trial Memo and/or Conference; Exhibits and Objections
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A separate bench copy of exhibits is not required.
A separate bench copy of exhibits is not necessary.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Joint Pre-Trial Memo and/or Conference; Exhibits and Objections
Parties may email a division copy of motions, copying all parties.
Judge O’Donnell-Smith's division is computer friendly, so the parties are welcome to provide a division copy of motions via email, with all parties always copied.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Filing Bundling Requirements
Combining multiple motions in one document is strongly discouraged.
The practice of combining more than one motion in a single document is strongly discouraged (i.e. motion to strike and motion to reconsider).
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions should be in writing, and the Court will not consider a contested motion unless all parties have had an opportunity to respond in writing.
All motions should be made in writing - the Court will not consider a contested motion unless all parties have been provided an opportunity to respond in writing.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments
Before requesting court involvement in a dispute, parties are expected to personally consult and make a good-faith effort to resolve it, consistent with procedural rules.
Judge O’Donnell-Smith expects the parties to follow all rules of procedure regarding requirements for a personal consultation with a good faith effort to resolve the dispute prior to requesting court involvement.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Discovery or Disclosure Disputes and/or Sanctions
The judge prefers that parties jointly discuss resolving disputes before the judge takes the bench.
Judge O’Donnell-Smith prefers the parties to jointly discuss resolution of disputes prior to the judge taking the bench.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Discovery or Disclosure Disputes and/or Sanctions
Chambers Communication Rules
Trials are expected to proceed as scheduled, and attorneys should give advance notice if they anticipate a trial will not proceed as scheduled.
Judge O’Donnell-Smith expects trials to proceed as scheduled and expects attorneys to provide advance notice if they anticipate that the trial will not go forward as scheduled.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Trial Schedule
Telephonic or virtual appearances at minor hearings are permitted if requested in advance.
Telephonic/virtual appearances at minor hearings is permitted with advance request.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments