Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge John C. Wright

Judge • Benton County Courts, Indiana

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Fax Transmission
10 pgs

Communication

Court-wide
Fax
(765) 884-2027

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Benton County Courts, Indiana publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 20 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

All 9
  • Applies to
    Faxed motion or response
    Must include
    proposed order

    A faxed motion, response, or similar document must include a proper cover sheet and proposed order.

  • Applies to
    Faxed document

    The sending party must retain the original document and transmission log throughout the litigation.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit removal receipt

    When exhibits are removed, a detailed receipt must be given to the Court Reporter and filed with the case.

Filing Timing

All 3

  • The detailed receipt must be filed with the case at the time the exhibits are removed.

  • Each party must file the statement with the Court not later than two days before the contested hearing.

  • Proposed preliminary and final jury instructions must be filed 10 days before trial; proposed final instructions may be amended.

Communication

All 3
  • Contact
    Letter fax

    Fax transmissions must be sent to (765) 884-2027.

  • Contact
    Phone

    The Court may approve a non-registered mediator by phone.

  • The bond schedule and related documents may be requested from the Clerk, Court, or Jail.

E-Filing

All 2

  • Faxing is prohibited except for specified motions concerning hearings within seven business days or an emergency requiring timely notice.

  • Paperwork may not be sent by both fax and regular mail; choose only one method.

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