Judge Geoffrey Fish
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- Motions to continue must state the opposing party's position or describe attempts made to contact them.
Request must include
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Motions must include proposed orders and self-addressed stamped envelopes.
Include proposed Orders with your Motion. Also include self addressed stamped envelopes.
Document Type
Motion
A stamped copy of the motion must be delivered to the division.
Deliver a stamped copy of the Motion to this Division.
Document Type
Motion
Requests for oral argument must be made in the motion.
If you wish to have oral argument, request that in your motion.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions must be filed at the clerk's counter.
File your Motions at the clerk's counter.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must contact the division to set a telephonic status conference before filing a Motion to Compel or other discovery motion.
Before filing a Motion to Compel or other discovery related motion, the parties shall contact this division to set a telephonic status conference in hopes of informally resolving the dispute.
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Parties must meet and confer before filing any discovery dispute motions.
Parties have a duty to meet and confer before filing any discovery dispute motions.
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The court allows response and reply time, then determines whether the matter will be set for a hearing.
The court will allow for Response and Reply time and then determine whether the matter will be set for a hearing.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motions to continue must state the opposing party's position or describe attempts made to contact them.
If you are filing a Motion to Continue - please indicate the opposing party's position or if unable to contact, please describe attempt made.
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