Judge Kaleb V. Cockrum

Applies to

Request for telephonic appearance

A party requesting approval for a remote appearance at an evidentiary hearing must submit Judicial Council form RA-010 to the court.

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Settlement conference statement

Previously filed settlement conference statements must be updated if they are over six months old or if liability or damages have substantially changed.

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Stipulation

Stipulated settlements are favored and calendared before contested matters.

Deadline

5 court days

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Exhibits

All lodged exhibits must be provided to remotely appearing parties, witnesses, and counsel at least five court days before the hearing.

Deadline

5 court days

Applies to

Itemized damages list

Each party claiming damages must furnish all other parties an itemized list of special damages and the amount of general damages claimed at least five court days before the settlement conference.

Deadline

7 court days

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Pretrial conference statement

Attorneys must serve their respective Pretrial Conference Statements no later than seven court days before trial.

Deadline

5 court days

Settlement conference statements must be filed with the Court at least five court days before the conference.

Deadline

7 court days

Attorneys must file their respective Pretrial Conference Statements no later than seven court days before trial.

Deadline

15 court days

A party seeking to use the long-form juror questionnaire must submit the proposed questionnaire and any modifications at least 15 court days before trial.

The Notice of Hearing must be written and comply with the specified Rules of Court formatting requirements.

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Exhibit

All containers of liquid substances, including bodily fluids, must be securely sealed and protected against breakage.

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Exhibit

Containers of controlled substances must be securely sealed and protected against breakage to prevent spills and odors.