Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Fish, Jonathan's rules

What must be included with pleading filings before Judge Fish, Jonathan?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Documents must be electronically signed before submission or they will be rejected.

View ruleSource: page 1, section F. Electronic Signature

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Fish, Jonathan?

The rule states that filing is treated as on submission. Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section C. Law and Motion

What rule applies to service for complaint before Judge Fish, Jonathan?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: timing: 60 calendar days after filing. Complaints must be served on all defendants and proofs of service filed within 60 days.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Non-Law and Motion Hearings

Does Judge Fish, Jonathan encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Fish, Jonathan's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one attorney may argue per party unless the court permits more, and the request may note an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.

View ruleSource: page 1, section C. Law and Motion
Complete rules summary for Judge Fish, Jonathan

Complaints must be served on all defendants and proofs of service filed within 60 days.

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

The 24-hour filing requirement does not apply to summary judgment motions.

Only one attorney may argue per party unless the court permits more, and the request may note an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.

Ex parte moving party must reserve by 12:00 p.m. the day before, file moving papers by 2:00 p.m. the day before; opposition must notify by 4:00 p.m. the day before and file by 10:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Documents must be electronically signed before submission or they will be rejected.

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