Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Phillips, Bradley S.'s rules

Does Judge Phillips, Bradley S. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Phillips, Bradley S.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Parties must reserve a motion date via the online CRS prior to filing any motion papers.

View ruleSource: page 2, section LAW & MOTION

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Phillips, Bradley S.?

Judge Phillips, Bradley S.'s rule states these limits: 10 pages. Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages, with advance permission required for longer briefs.

View ruleSource: page 3, section FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE AND TRIAL PREPARATION ORDER

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Phillips, Bradley S.?

Judge Phillips, Bradley S.'s formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, internal page numbering for multi-page exhibits (e.g., 3.1, 3.2), copy of exhibit list in front of each notebook, tabs corresponding to exhibit number, three copies provided: one for court, one for judicial assistant, one for witness, and binders available by final status conference date.

View ruleSource: page 4, section FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE AND TRIAL PREPARATION ORDER

How may parties contact Judge Phillips, Bradley S.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Phillips, Bradley S.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Counsel must immediately notify the Court by phone or email if a motion is withdrawn within seven days of the hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section LAW & MOTION

Does Judge Phillips, Bradley S. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Phillips, Bradley S. requires bundling for covered papers. Tabbed Trial Readiness Binder with table of contents and specified trial documents must be presented at Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 6, section TRIAL READINESS BINDERS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Phillips, Bradley S.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants in Limited and non-complex Unlimited Civil matters must e-file via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants exempt, may file at Room 102 counter.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Phillips, Bradley S.?

A fee is required for covered filings. Self-represented litigants must pay ex parte application fees in Room 102 by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Phillips, Bradley S.?

The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE
Complete rules summary for Judge Phillips, Bradley S.

Represented litigants in Limited and non-complex Unlimited Civil matters must e-file via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants exempt, may file at Room 102 counter.

Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants must pay ex parte application fees in Room 102 by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing date.

Self-represented litigants must submit ex parte applications and supporting documents to Department O Judicial Assistant by 8:45 a.m. on the hearing date.

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages, with advance permission required for longer briefs.

Tabbed Trial Readiness Binder with table of contents and specified trial documents must be presented at Final Status Conference.

Exhibits must be in tabbed three-ring binders with internal page numbering, exhibit list in front, three copies provided to court, judicial assistant, and witness.

Electronic version of jury instructions must be submitted in Word format on a thumb drive.

Electronic version of verdict form must be submitted in Word format on a thumb drive.

Parties must reserve a motion date via the online CRS prior to filing any motion papers.

Parties with fee waivers must file form FW-020 at least 10 calendar days before hearing/trial to request court reporter.

Parties must meet and confer 14 days before TSC, jointly file required documents 7 days before hearing.

Counsel must immediately notify the Court by phone or email if a motion is withdrawn within seven days of the hearing date.

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