Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta's rules

Does Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Discovery motions require prior approval before filing.

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta?

Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 10 pages. Civil case briefs limited to 25 pages (moving/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Discovery motions must quote disputed discovery requests and responses, and cannot file transcripts unless ordered.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Discovery Motions

How may parties contact Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Patricia.Apodaca@courts.gov. Settlement conferences require contacting Courtroom Deputy Patricia Apodaca and may require pre-conference calls.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Settlement Conferences

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta?

Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta. The request must include reason for request. Defense counsel may serve a continuance petition for Review Hearing between 1 month and 2 weeks prior to the hearing, including all facts supporting the request.

View ruleSource: page 2, section POLICY REGARDING PROBATION COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Complete rules summary for Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta

Defense counsel may serve a continuance petition for Review Hearing between 1 month and 2 weeks prior to the hearing, including all facts supporting the request.

Civil case briefs limited to 25 pages (moving/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

Discovery motions require prior approval before filing.

Informal Discovery Dispute Letter Brief limited to 3 pages, filed 24 hours before conference, no attachments.

Discovery motions must quote disputed discovery requests and responses, and cannot file transcripts unless ordered.

Settlement conferences require contacting Courtroom Deputy Patricia Apodaca and may require pre-conference calls.

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