Judge Geno J. Caffarini

Applies to

Civil records request

A civil-records request must be written and include the requester’s name, address, daytime telephone number, case number if known, and the information sought; the requester is encouraged to provide as much additional information as possible.

Applies to

Party objection to extended media coverage

A party objecting to extended media coverage should file a written objection stating its reasons within 3 days after receiving notice.

Applies to

Extended media coverage objection

An objection to extended media coverage must state the good-cause basis and describe the specific supporting facts and circumstances.

Applies to

Request for extended media coverage

When filing a media-coverage request, the media requestor must also notify the court media liaison, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties.

Counsel or a self-represented party seeking to introduce a witness's testimony must notify the witness of the request for or grant of extended media coverage.

Applies to

Written objection to extended media coverage

When filing a written objection, the objector must simultaneously notify the requestor, court media liaison, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties.

A witness’s objection must be filed with the Clerk before the witness begins testifying.

File media-coverage requests as soon as practicable and at least 7 days before the proceeding, unless the court prescribes shorter notice or the proceeding was not scheduled that far in advance.

Party objections should be filed within 3 days of receiving notice, unless the court prescribes otherwise.

Only one side of each page may be used, except for forms and exhibits.

The Clerk must place a file mark in the upper-right corner of the first page of each document upon presentment.

Pleadings must leave a space of at least 2 by 2 inches in the upper-right portion of the first page for the Clerk's file mark.