Judge Brian W. Preleski

Applies to

Stipulation

Stipulations providing for repairs must identify each repair, state its completion date, and include the tenant’s permission for the repairs.

Applies to

Stipulation

A stipulation entered without a court canvass must state that signing counsel is authorized, that the defendant understands the agreement, and that the parties waive canvass.

Applies to

Stipulation

In a summary process action, a stipulation charging a defendant or tenant attorneys’ fees must identify the specific lease provision, and such fees may be charged only if a valid written lease contains an attorneys’ fee provision.

Deadline

1 business days

The joint trial management report must be filed at least one business day before the scheduled conference.

Deadline

2 business days

Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.

Unless the court orders otherwise, the required legal memorandum and written joint stipulation must be filed before evidence begins.

If the Court grants a continuance, the requesting party must give written notice to the opposing party.

Applies to

Exhibits

Counsel must disclose proposed hearing exhibits to opposing counsel and self-represented parties before the hearing day, allowing time for review and communication about objections, and the parties must confer in advance in good faith to resolve objections.

Applies to

Specific steps

DCF and/or the AAG must circulate the specific steps to the parties before the CSC or JPT.

Applies to

Exhibits

Attorneys and law firms without an electronic-services exemption must electronically submit PDF exhibits in paperless civil files at least two business days before evidence begins.

Applies to

Exhibits

Self-represented parties may submit exhibits electronically through the E-Services site by selecting “E-File an Exhibit” for their case.

Applies to

Exhibits

Attorneys and law firms without an electronic-services exemption must electronically submit exhibit documents for hearings and trials in paperless Civil matters.