Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Rebecca Beach Smith's rules

What must be included with court registry deposit filings before Judge Rebecca Beach Smith?

The rule requires court order. Court registry deposits require a signed court order from the presiding judge.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Receipt of Funds

What must be included with court registry investment filings before Judge Rebecca Beach Smith?

The rule requires cris investment only. CRIS is the only authorized investment mechanism for court registry funds.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Investment of Registry Funds

How does Judge Rebecca Beach Smith handle sealed or redacted filings?

The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Transportation Orders for prisoner debriefings/interviews may be filed under seal

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER
Complete rules summary for Judge Rebecca Beach Smith

Court registry deposits require a signed court order from the presiding judge.

Party must serve deposit order on Clerk of Court.

CRIS is the only authorized investment mechanism for court registry funds.

Interpleader funds must be deposited in CRIS DOF for tax administration.

10 basis point CRIS fee deducted from interest earnings before distribution.

20 basis point DOF fee plus federal tax withholding for interpleader funds.

Transportation Orders for prisoner debriefings/interviews may be filed under seal

Sealed Transportation Orders must be shared with specific parties

Sealed Transportation Orders remain sealed unless court orders otherwise

Transportation Orders for prisoner debriefings or interviews must be filed under seal with 'UNDER SEAL' marked on the face sheet.

Transportation Orders must have 'UNDER SEAL' marked on the face sheet when filing.

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