Judge Patricia Starr
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- Requests to extend time or continue a matter must state the opposing party's position or that efforts to obtain it were unsuccessful.
Request must include
Communication
Clerk
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Motions must be in writing and include a proposed order; the Court will not consider contested motions without an opportunity for written response.
Motions should include a proposed form of order. All motion must be made in writing. The Court will not consider a contested motion unless all parties have been given the opportunity to respond in writing.
Document Type
Motion
All exhibits must be provided to the Clerk in a timely manner.
Document Type
Exhibits
Filing & Service rules
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must personally meet and confer in good faith to resolve disputes before seeking court involvement; email does not constitute personal consultation.
I expect the parties to follow all rules requiring personal consultation or "meet and confer" with a good faith effort to resolve a dispute before asking for court involvement. An email is not considered personal consultation. Please discuss possible resolution of issues before the hearing.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Requests to extend time or continue a matter must state the opposing party's position or that efforts to obtain it were unsuccessful.
Any request to extend time or continue a matter must include the position of the opposing party, or a statement that efforts to determine that position were unsuccessful.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Contact the division by phone or email if running late for a scheduled hearing.
Please call or email the division if you are running late for a scheduled hearing.
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