Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 75 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for briefs/memoranda/motions over 75 pages.
Judge Marcia A. Crone's formatting rule includes margins top 6 inches, bottom 6 inches, left 6 inches, right 6 inches, face mask required at all times, and 6 foot distancing between non household spectators. Judge Stetson requires 6-foot distancing between non-household spectators and masks at all times.
The rule requires certificate of health. Persons who tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days are prohibited from entering the Courthouse.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Visitors/guests prohibited from bringing certain items without judicial approval
Parties may contact Judge Marcia A. Crone's clerk by email only as allowed by the rule. Impaneled jurors may check electronic devices into Clerk's Office during breaks
Judge Marcia A. Crone's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Extensions for answering complaints or filing Rule 12(b) motions must be requested by motion.
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 at all times.
Persons who tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days are prohibited from entering the Courthouse.
All persons must maintain appropriate distancing and follow staff instructions in the Courthouse.
All persons must use hand sanitizer at the front door upon entering the Courthouse.
Extensions for answering complaints or filing Rule 12(b) motions must be requested by motion.
Extension requests cannot be made by application to the clerk.
Visitors/guests prohibited from bringing certain items without judicial approval
Liquids, aerosols, gels (including water bottles) prohibited
Laser lights/pointers prohibited
Cigarette lighters prohibited
Vape pens prohibited
Court employees and building tenants exempt from prohibited items policy
Impaneled jurors may check electronic devices into Clerk's Office during breaks
Courtesy copies required for briefs/memoranda/motions over 75 pages.
Briefs must include jump cites to specific pages of cited cases.
Appendices required for non-standard authorities cited in briefs/memoranda/motions.
Appendices must include referenced affidavits/depositions and have paginated TOC.
Motions referencing affidavits, depositions, or discovery must include copies in appendix with paginated table of contents.
Courtesy copies required for briefs, memoranda, or motions exceeding 75 pages; must be bound, tabbed, with CM/ECF header, delivered after filing.
Extension motions must be filed early enough to allow opposing counsel time to respond before the deadline.
Briefs citing authorities not in standard reporters must attach complete copies as an appendix.
Voir dire should not be used as an opening statement.
Strikes are made from the top of the panel list.
Panel is randomly selected; no reshuffling allowed.
Counsel receives juror list and information sheets before voir dire.
Each side gets 15-20 minutes for voir dire after court's preliminary examination.
Post-trial juror contact allowed if permitted, but no impeachment of verdict.
Use hand sanitizer upon entering courthouse
Maintain social distancing and follow staff instructions in courthouse