Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Karen B. Owens's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Karen B. Owens?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery unless otherwise directed. Only hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits may be delivered to chambers, unless otherwise directed.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Hard Copy Documents

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Karen B. Owens?

Judge Karen B. Owens' formatting rule includes provide two sets of all hard copy materials, staple all documents not included in a binder, insert exhibit tabs where appropriate, and print sealed documents on yellow paper. Hard copy materials must be provided in two sets, stapled if not in a binder, with exhibit tabs where appropriate, and sealed documents printed on yellow paper.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Hard Copy Documents

What must be included with agenda filings before Judge Karen B. Owens?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Agendas for in-person court proceedings must include specified text regarding in-person attendance requirements, remote participation options, and references to relevant chambers procedures and court eCourt appearance resources.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Manner of Hearings and Other Proceedings

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Karen B. Owens?

The rule requires case number. All related docket numbers must be included in the caption of the proposed e-order upon upload.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Presentation of Orders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Karen B. Owens?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders must be filed electronically, with all related docket numbers in the caption and exhibits uploaded as separate attachments.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Presentation of Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Karen B. Owens

Only hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits may be delivered to chambers, unless otherwise directed.

Agendas for in-person court proceedings must include specified text regarding in-person attendance requirements, remote participation options, and references to relevant chambers procedures and court eCourt appearance resources.

All remote proceeding agendas must include specified content about the Zoom proceeding, participation methods, judge’s expectations, and registration requirements.

Two hard copies of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the proceeding, unless otherwise directed.

Proposed orders must be filed electronically, with all related docket numbers in the caption and exhibits uploaded as separate attachments.

All related docket numbers must be included in the caption of the proposed e-order upon upload.

Revised proposed orders must be provided to the Court in clean and redline form at least one hour before the hearing.

Hard copy materials must be provided in two sets, stapled if not in a binder, with exhibit tabs where appropriate, and sealed documents printed on yellow paper.

A hyperlinked fee index with all fee applications and supporting documentation must be provided to chambers for fee application consideration.

A hyperlinked claims index or file share link with all proofs of claim and related objections must be provided to chambers.

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