Judge John K. Hinely

Applies to

Fax filing

Each agency-filed fax document must display “BY FAX” immediately below its title and be physically transported to the Court.

Applies to

Notice of manual filing

A Notice of Manual Filing must describe the document or exhibit and state why it cannot be filed electronically.

Applies to

Complaint

A complaint should describe as specifically as possible what the attorney did or did not do.

An ex parte applicant must notify all parties by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the appearance, unless exceptional circumstances are shown, and must make prior arrangements with the civil clerk.

An attorney seeking an e-filing exemption must be served in paper form until the court rules on the request.

Self-represented parties, non-parties, and attorneys excused from e-filing must be served conventionally.

The court accepts fax filings submitted through an agency if court rules are followed and appropriate fees are paid.

Parties filing and serving electronically must comply with the cited statutes and rules unless this rule provides otherwise.

Applies to

Civil probate family case documents

Civil, probate, and family law documents must be filed and served electronically, subject to stated exemptions and an attorney hardship or prejudice exemption request accompanied by specified forms.

An electronic filing is deemed filed only if accepted by the Clerk; court-day submissions received during the stated time are deemed filed that day, and noncourt-day submissions the next court day.

Documents submitted during trial must also be electronically filed by close of business no later than the following court day.

Deadline

5 court days

A discovery motion must be filed at least five court days before the hearing.