Judge Michael J. Truncale
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings (>10 pages)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Upon Request
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Clerk
Detailed Drafting Rules
Parties are exempt from providing paper copies for documents over 10 pages.
Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Parties are exempt from complying with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9), which requires the filing party to provide the presiding judge with paper copies of all electronically filed documents over ten pages in length.
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Parties must contact chambers to request oral argument by a newer attorney.
If a party is interested in having a Newer Attorney argue a motion, after the motion is ripe, the party should contact chambers to request oral argument and inform chambers that a Newer Attorney will argue the motion or a portion of the motion.
Chambers
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredafter motion is ripe
Attorneys must contact judge's chambers by phone, then email if needed
b. If you are an attorney scheduled to appear in court before a judge, please contact that judge s chambers directly by telephone, and if necessary, follow up by email;
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredfollow up by email if necessary
Contact Probation/PreTrial Services Office directly for meetings
c. If you are scheduled to meet with a Probation or Pretrial Services Officer, please contact the Probation and Pretrial Services Office directly for guidance and instructions; and
Phone
Direct to: Intake Unit
Contact Deputy Clerk's office at (409) 654-7000 for other courthouse matters
d. For any other Courthouse matters, please contact the office of the Deputy Clerk in Charge of the Be umont Division at (409) 654-7000.
Impaneled jurors may check electronic devices into Clerk's Office and access during breaks
With respect to electronic communication devices, in addition to the restrictions provided in General Order 18-6, impaneled petit and grand jurors may check such devices into the Clerk s Office and access them during breaks in the judicial proceedings.
Direct to: Clerk
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries