Clinton County Courts, Indiana Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before seeking disclosure or a protective order under this Rule, the party must make a reasonable effort to reach agreement with opposing counsel, and the court may deny a noncompliant discovery motion.

The party seeking disclosure or a protective order under this Rule shall include in the party’s motion or request a statement showing that the attorney making the motion or request has made a reasonable effort to reach agreement with opposing counsel concerning the matter set forth in the motion or request. In addition, this statement shall recite the dates, time, and place of this effort to reach agreement, whether the effort was made in person or by telephone, and the names of all parties and attorneys participating therein. The court may deny a discovery motion filed by a party who has failed to comply with the requirements of this subsection.

Should there be a dispute among the parties concerning the disclosure of a witness’ address, counsel shall meet and make a reasonable effort to resolve this dispute before seeking intervention from the court.

Should there be a dispute among the parties concerning the disclosure of a witness’ address, counsel shall meet and make a reasonable effort to resolve this dispute before seeking intervention from the court.