Judge William Cawthon
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- Before seeking a continuance, a party must contact the other party to attempt to resolve it by stipulation.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Proposed orders must be in Word format, must not use the heading 'proposed', and must not use strikethrough format because they should be in final form.
Provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format. Do not use the heading "proposed" in your order. Do not use strikethrough format for the Orders - they should be in final form.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
A proposed order must be provided with motions when applicable, submitted in Word format.
Provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format.
Document Type
Motion
Motions should state the position of all parties, if at all possible.
Please provide the position of all parties in your Motion, if at all possible.
Document Type
Motion
Motions requesting expedited consideration must state that request in the motion heading and, after communicating with the other side, include their position in the motion.
If you are filing a Motion and requesting expedited consideration, please include that information in the heading of your Motion. In addition, communicate with the other side and place their position in your Motion.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All pleadings must be filed electronically.
E-file all pleadings.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Materials submitted to the Division must be provided to the other side unless there is a basis for ex parte review.
Materials cannot be submitted to the Division without providing a copy to the other side, unless there is a basis for ex parte review.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Before seeking a continuance, a party must contact the other party to attempt to resolve it by stipulation.
If you need continuance, contact the other party to see if you can file a Stipulation.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Division staff may communicate with attorneys and their staff by email (JUC02@jbazmc.maricopa.gov; phone 602-372-3135) for scheduling purposes.
The email address for the division is JUC02@jbazmc.maricopa.gov and the phone number is 602-372-3135. Email communication: Staff may communicate with attorneys and their staff by email for scheduling purposes.
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