Judge Comm. Michael H. Friel

Applies to

Application for videoconference appearance and order

A Local Form M-51 application must be submitted to Department 9 within seven days before the hearing, or, if there is insufficient time, within one day after service of the hearing notice.

Applies to

Referral order

A CCRC referral order must specify the appointment date and time and the applicable deadlines for service, registration, orientation, and required documents.

Applies to

Complaint

Complaints about a subordinate judicial officer or judge pro tempore must be submitted in writing to the presiding judge, except that a person unable to file in writing because of a disability may complain orally and the presiding judge must put it in writing.

If Zoom appearance is granted, exhibits must be provided to Department 9 and the opposing party three days before the hearing.

A proof of service stating that the exhibits were provided to all parties must be filed.

Applies to

Referral order and required documents

The requesting party must serve the referral order, CCRC Questionnaire, and other court-required documents within the time set by the referral order.

February 18, 2026, is deemed a holiday for computing filing deadlines if the emergency substantially interfered with the public’s ability to file papers at a court facility that day.

February 18, 2026, is deemed a holiday for computing filing deadlines if the emergency substantially interfered with the public’s ability to file papers at a court facility that day.

September 16–18, 2024, are deemed holidays for specified statutory time calculations if emergency conditions prevent necessary proceedings or filing acceptance.

A judge may extend a temporary restraining order otherwise expiring February 18, 2026, by no more than 10 days if the emergency prevented proceedings to determine whether to enter a permanent order.

The court may extend a temporary restraining order otherwise expiring February 18, 2026, by no more than 10 days if the emergency prevented proceedings to determine whether to enter a permanent order.

A judge may extend a temporary restraining order by up to 10 days if it would otherwise expire September 16–18, 2024, and the emergency prevents proceedings on a permanent order.