Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Theodore Howard's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Theodore Howard?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Theodore Howard. Courtesy copies are not required for law and motion matters.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Law and Motion

What must be included with trial filings before Judge Theodore Howard?

The rule requires exhibit list. Counsel must bring trial and exhibit binders on the first day of trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trials

How may parties contact Judge Theodore Howard's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Theodore Howard's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made before 12:00 pm the day before.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte

Does Judge Theodore Howard require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Theodore Howard requires bundling for covered papers. If five or more motions in limine are filed, they must be placed in a separate binder.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trials

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Theodore Howard?

The rule states a 3:00 p.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte motions must be filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte
Complete rules summary for Judge Theodore Howard

Courtesy copies are not required for law and motion matters.

Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made before 12:00 pm the day before.

Ex parte motions must be filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Parties must contact the courtroom to indicate intent to submit on tentative or appear for oral argument.

If five or more motions in limine are filed, they must be placed in a separate binder.

Counsel must bring trial and exhibit binders on the first day of trial.

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