Court Rules
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Judge Mary Wertz

Judge • Brown County Courts, Indiana

Limits & Logistics

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Courtesy Copies

Post Final Decree or Post Final Paternity Order Pleading

Adjournments

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Brown County Courts, Indiana publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 94 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Motion to withdraw appearance

    Counsel must request permission to withdraw by written motion and comply with Trial Rule 3.1(E), including the required certification.

  • Applies to
    Petition to withdraw appearance

    The withdrawal petition must attach the client notice, which must explain the consequences of not obtaining new counsel and identify applicable dates and deadlines, unless paragraph (B) is waived.

  • Applies to
    Motion petition request for court action
    Must include
    proposed order

    Every motion, petition, or request for court action must include a proposed order with a complete distribution list and specified information about the matter and any requested hearing.

Service

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  • Before other counsel appears, the client must receive 10 days’ written notice by mail or, if the mailing address is unknown, by known email; the notice requirements are waived after other counsel properly appears.

  • Service
    Electronic service

    Electronic service under Indiana Trial Rule 86 is required unless a judicial officer grants an exemption upon a showing of good cause.

  • An attorney who chooses to use a Brown Circuit Court office mail slot designates it as a suitable place to receive court orders and permitted conventionally filed documents.

Filing Timing

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  • Each party in a contested dissolution case must file and exchange the marital balance sheet at least 30 days before mediation or the final hearing.

  • Each party must file its amended marital balance sheet and proposed division within 7 days after both parties have filed and exchanged their initial balance sheets.

  • A party must file an updated balance sheet and proposed division as soon as practicable after making an update.

Formatting

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  • Digital pictures, movies, videos, text, and recordings must be submitted on DVD, CD, USB drive, or in printed form so the court can maintain the evidence.

  • Parties must number the pages of each printed exhibit and number each photo in a group of photos.

  • A proposed order or decree must be submitted as a separate document from its corresponding agreement.

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