Judge Scott J. Beattie

Fee

15

Applies to

Probate referee service

The probate referee fee is $15 when the estate’s total assets do not exceed $15,000.

Fee

25

Applies to

Probate referee service

The probate referee fee is $25 when the estate’s total assets are between $15,000 and $50,000.

Fee

45

Applies to

Probate referee service

The probate referee fee is $45 when the estate’s total assets are between $50,000 and $100,000.

The County Attorney must file removal applications, CINA petitions, and Chapter 232 modifications with the Clerk of Court during regular business hours.

Removal orders signed after hours, on weekends, or on holidays must be filed by the County Attorney with the Clerk of Court on the next business day.

The clerk must docket pleadings, orders, exhibits, and other matters on ICIS on a timely basis.

Applies to

Motion

When both parties are self-represented, they are automatically scheduled for an Informal Family Law Trial; a party seeking a traditional trial must file a motion showing good cause, which the judge may grant or deny.

Applies to

Financial affidavit

Each party must file a financial affidavit.

Applies to

Proposed parenting plan

In cases with children, each party must file a proposed parenting plan.

Before trial begins, each party must provide the judge and the other party with copies of all documents and evidence they plan to submit.

Juvenile Court Services must notify all parties of the detention hearing's date, time, and place at the earliest possible time.

The Juvenile Court Officer must complete returns of service and present them to the clerk for the court file.