Judge Christine L. Stetson's formatting rule includes margins top 6 inches, bottom 6 inches, left 6 inches, right 6 inches and face mask required. Judge Stetson requires 6-foot distancing between non-household spectators and masks for all spectators.
The rule requires sanitization. All persons must use hand sanitizer upon entering the Courthouse.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Visitors must get prior judicial approval to bring prohibited items into courthouse
Parties may contact Judge Christine L. Stetson's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. CSOs must deny entry to anyone violating protocols and contact Marshal for uncertain cases.
Judge Christine L. Stetson's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Persons who tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days are prohibited from entering the Courthouse.
Judge Crone's courtroom limits spectators to 12, requires 6-foot distancing, and prohibits those under 18.
Judge Stetson requires 6-foot distancing between non-household spectators and masks for all spectators.
All persons must maintain appropriate distancing and follow staff instructions in the Courthouse.
All persons must use hand sanitizer upon entering the Courthouse.
Persons who tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days are prohibited from entering the Courthouse.
Visitors must get prior judicial approval to bring prohibited items into courthouse
Liquids, aerosols, gels (including water bottles) prohibited without judicial approval
Laser lights/pointers prohibited without judicial approval
Cigarette lighters prohibited without judicial approval
Vape pens prohibited without judicial approval
Court employees and building tenants exempt from prohibited items policy
Impaneled jurors may check electronic devices into Clerk's Office during breaks
Standing order applies to all Social Security actions under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g)
Brief must include numbered statement of exact issues presented for review
Brief must include statement of case with facts, age, education, work experience, medical evidence, and page citations
Brief must include argument with specific record citations and jurisdictional case citations
Brief must include short conclusion stating relief sought; issues not discussed at oral argument are abandoned
Maintain appropriate distancing in the Courthouse as directed by staff.
Use hand sanitizer at front door upon entering Courthouse.
Persons who tested positive for COVID-19 in past 5 days are prohibited from entering Courthouse.
Courtroom 3: max 12 spectators, 6 feet apart, no one under 18.
Courtroom 4: non-household spectators 6 feet apart, all must wear masks.
CSOs must deny entry to anyone violating protocols and contact Marshal for uncertain cases.
Attorneys must contact judge's chambers by phone, then email if needed, before court appearances.
Contact Probation/Pretrial Services Office directly for meetings.
Contact Deputy Clerk's office at (409) 654-7000 for other courthouse matters.