Judge Jonathan A. Mitchell

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Pleadings

Pleadings in mortgage foreclosure matters must accurately state that the Williamson County Circuit Clerk will conduct the sale.

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Proposed order

Attorney-submitted proposed orders must list the submitting attorney’s or firm’s name, address, phone number, and attorney registration number at the bottom left of the last page.

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Proposed order

A proposed order under Local Rule 1.12 may be presented only after the Court rules and directs a party to submit one, or after an agreement is read on the record and approved by the Court.

A motion requesting permission to appear remotely must be filed at least 3 days before the hearing.

Proposed orders submitted electronically must be submitted at least 3 days before the hearing; paper copies may instead be brought to the hearing.

Motions in limine must be filed at least 7 days before the final pretrial.

Trials continued under this order are excluded from the specified speedy-trial computations, and the identified statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order.

The judge assigned to a criminal or civil case determines whether its trial will be continued.

When proper distancing and facilities limitations cause a trial continuance, the assigned judge must find that the limitations necessitated the delay and make a record of that finding.

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Pleadings, exhibits, and proposed orders

Pleadings, exhibits, and proposed orders must be submitted electronically through the Circuit Clerk's office, except when the requirement has been waived for a self-represented litigant.

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Proposed order

Counsel and self-represented litigants must submit proposed orders through Odyssey at least 3 days before the hearing or bring paper copies to the hearing.

The statement of the case and witness list must be e-filed before the final pretrial.