Judge Theodore Howard
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Not required
Communication
Phone
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Counsel must bring trial and exhibit binders on the first day of trial.
Counsels are to bring trial and exhibit binders on first day of trial.
Document Type
Trial
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex parte motions must be filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Ex parte must be filed no later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are not required for law and motion matters.
Courtesy Copies Not Required.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
If five or more motions in limine are filed, they must be placed in a separate binder.
Five or more motions in limine require a separate binder.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made before 12:00 pm the day before.
Reservations are required before 12:00 pm the day before the hearing.
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Parties must contact the courtroom to indicate intent to submit on tentative or appear for oral argument.
If you plan on submitting or would like to appear for oral argument, please contact the courtroom.
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