Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe's rules

Does Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Hearing dates must be reserved before filing a motion by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

View ruleSource: page 2, section LAW & MOTION HEARINGS

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

The rule requires proposed order. All noticed motions must include a proposed order as a separate document without the proof of service.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PROPOSED ORDERS

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A party seeking ex parte relief must show irreparable harm, immediate danger, or a statutory basis.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

Requests should be made at least 1 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe. The request must include reason for request. Ex parte notice must be given by 10 a.m. on the court day before the hearing, absent good cause.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All filings must be made electronically unless the party is self-represented or exempt; documents may not be filed directly in the department.

View ruleSource: page 2, section FILINGS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

The rule uses a 10:00 AM cutoff and treats filing as not specified. Ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 10 a.m. the day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What rule applies to service for any document before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

Proof of service is not required by this specific service rule. Details: recipient: all parties. All parties must serve a copy of any filed document to counsel of record or directly to a self-represented party.

View ruleSource: page 2, section FILINGS
Complete rules summary for Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe

All filings must be made electronically unless the party is self-represented or exempt; documents may not be filed directly in the department.

All parties must serve a copy of any filed document to counsel of record or directly to a self-represented party.

All noticed motions must include a proposed order as a separate document without the proof of service.

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 10 a.m. the day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt.

Self-represented parties may file ex parte applications by 11 a.m. on the same day as the hearing.

Ex parte notice must be given by 10 a.m. on the court day before the hearing, absent good cause.

A party seeking ex parte relief must show irreparable harm, immediate danger, or a statutory basis.

Hearing dates must be reserved before filing a motion by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

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