LaPorte County Courts, Indiana
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Adjournments
- An initial written motion to enlarge the time to answer a claim is routinely granted for 30 additional days, or for another reasonable period set by written court order.
- A motion to enlarge time must state the response's due date and the requested extended date.
- The court may, on its own initiative, continue a contested hearing until after the Mandatory Final Conference if both parties fail to participate.
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Request must include
Document Format Requirements6 rules
Proposed Special Findings must be submitted in an electronic word processing format.
- Proposed special findings
Formatting
- •Electronic word processing format
Court's wording
In all cases in which the court is required to enter special findings of fact or the parties request the Court to issue special findings of fact, counsel shall e-file and submit to the Court by electronic mail in an electronic word processing format Proposed Special Findings embracing all the facts that they allege to have been proved and relevant conclusions of law thereon.
The proposed order shall be e-filed and electronically mailed to the Court in a word processing format, and each page shall be numbered.
Under no circumstances should drugs, currency, or other dangerous or valuable items be included in appellate records.
(Attach additional pages for additional accounts, if applicable)
(Attach additional pages, if necessary, to identify all items for which ownership or valuation is contested.)
It is preference of the Court that the Worksheet be computer generated.
Document Filing Requirements56 rules
Court reporters must report transcript fees at least annually to the Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration using its prescribed forms.
Court's wording
Each court reporter shall report, at least on an annual basis, all transcript fees received for the preparation of either county indigent, state indigent, or private transcripts to the Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration. The reporting shall be made on forms prescribed by the Division of State Court Administration.
Waiver of the obligation set forth herein may be had only by written motion or oral motion in court setting forth good cause for such waiver.
- Document
- Parenting program waiver motion
Include
- •Good cause for such waiver
In covered divorce or paternity cases, both parents must complete and save the applicable worksheet and provide a copy to the other party within 45 days after the dissolution petition is filed.
Court's wording
In any cause of action for dissolution of marriage (divorce) or paternity involving a minor child or children under the age of sixteen (16) years, both parents shall complete the worksheet at www.UpToParents.org for divorce matters and www.proudtoparent.org for paternity matters print and save a copy of their work, and provide a copy of their work to the other party within forty-five (45) days of the date the petition for dissolution of marriage is filed.
A parent shall file a copy of the certificate of attendance with the court in which his or her dissolution action is pending within five (5) days after attending the program.
Certification that the "Mandatory Final Conference" was held must be filed prior to the contested hearing in a form that substantially complies with "Appendix A" attached hereto. No contested final hearings will be scheduled until the certification has been filed.
- Document
- Mandatory final conference certification
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Certification that the "Mandatory Preliminary Conference" was held must be filed prior to the contested preliminary hearing. That certification may be filed in a form that substantially complies with "Appendix A" attached hereto.
- Document
- Mandatory preliminary conference certification
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
The order directing that the evaluation should occur shall include a directive as to whom should receive copies of the completed evaluation.
If a party intends to seek a deviation from the statutory presumption that marital assets and liabilities are to be divided equally, a verified statement setting forth the specific factual and legal bases for the proposed deviation shall be filed at least thirty (30) days prior to a contested Final Hearing date.
A petition to modify custody or child support must state the specific legal bases and supporting factual bases for the alleged substantial changes.
Court's wording
In any Petition to Modify Child Custody or Child Support, the party filing such petition shall set forth the specific legal bases for such modification (See I.C. 31-17-2-21) and a general statement of the factual bases underlying each particular legal basis regarding any alleged substantial changes in statutory factors which bear on the petition.
Complete, verify, sign, and file a Child Support Obligation Worksheet, including, when appropriate, a Parenting Time credit Worksheet and/or a Post-Secondary Education Worksheet;
A maintenance request at a Final Hearing must be stated in a verified motion setting out the requested relief and its factual basis.
Court's wording
At least twenty-one (21) days prior to any Final Hearing in which a party intends to seek an order for maintenance, that party shall file a verified motion setting forth that request for relief and the factual basis of bases upon which the request is predicated.
Contemporaneous with any stipulations regarding child support orders, a child support worksheet shall be completed, verified, signed by the parties, and filed with the stipulation.
The party who is to pay the child support shall file an Income Withholding Order.
File or provide the Court with supporting documentation to establish proof of current income and income earned during the prior tax year.
A request for restricted or supervised parenting time must be made in a verified motion stating its factual basis.
Court's wording
At least twenty-one (21) days prior to any hearing in which a party intends to seek restricted parenting time [less than Parenting Time Guidelines] or supervised parenting time, that party shall file, and contemporaneously serve upon opposing counsel or on subject parent, if that parent is not represented by counsel, a verified motion for restricted parenting time which sets forth the factual basis upon which the request is predicated.
Within 7 days after the Court has decided the child support issues, the party who is to pay the child support shall file an Income Withholding Order.
If the parties have agreed to a weekly support amount that varies from that amount due per the guidelines, the reasons for that deviation shall be set forth in the parties' agreement.
Before permission to withdraw, the attorney must give the client ten days' written notice and file a copy with the Court, except in the listed circumstances.
Court's wording
Permission to withdraw shall be given only after the withdrawing attorney has given his client ten (10) days written notice of his intention to withdraw and has filed a copy of the notice with the court, except in the following cases: 1. when another attorney has already filed an appearance for the same party; or 2. when the withdrawing attorney files a pleading indicating that he or she has been terminated from the case by the client; or 3. when the appearance of an attorney is deemed withdrawn upon conclusion of an action or matter.
Any withdrawal of appearance shall include the last known address and telephone number of the party.
All withdrawals of appearance shall be in writing,by leave of Court, and in compliance with Indiana Trial Rule 3.1(H).
Such Proposed Special Findings shall be submitted to the Court, pursuant to Trial Rule 52(C), and shall be submitted within such time as the court shall direct.
At the time of removal, a detailed receipt shall be given to the court reporter by the party receiving and removing the evidence, the receipt will be made part of the court file.
Such exhibits shall be briefly identified in the Transcript where they were admitted into evidence.
A party who offers biologically contaminated evidence must file a pretrial notice with the trial court
Before entry of an order granting a motion or application in the listed matters, the moving party or applicant must furnish a proposed order, unless the Court directs otherwise; the rule has the stated exceptions.
Court's wording
Prior to entry by the Court of orders granting motions or applications, the moving party or applicant (or his or her attorney) shall, unless the Court directs otherwise, furnish the Court with proposed orders in the following matters: 1. enlargement of time; 2. pro hac vice; 3. continuance; 4. default judgment; 5. summary judgment 6. compel discovery; 7. dismissal; 8. appointment of receiver; 9. appointment of guardian; 10. restraining order, temporary, or permanent injunction; 11. immediate possession of real estate; 12. immediate possession of personal property; 13. findings of fact and conclusions of law; 14. petition for certification of interlocutory appeals; 15. staying further proceedings by reason of bankruptcy, appeal, or other cognizable grounds; 16. withdrawal of appearance of counsel; 17. such other orders, judgments, or decrees as the Court may direct. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this rule does not apply to Judgments on general verdicts of the Jury, to Judgments rendered following trial to the bench, or to matters taken under advisement by a Court.
When the opposing party is self-represented, the movant must send that party the Appendix C notice with the summary judgment motion.
Court's wording
When a movant files a Motion for Summary Judgment and the opposing party is a self- represented litigant, the movant shall send the opposing party the Notice Regarding Summary Judgment Motion as set forth in Appendix C below with the Motion for Summary Judgment.
A proposed order must include the specified date and judge signature lines; if it contains a Magistrate Judge recommendation, it must include the specified recommendation and approval lines, and it must end with a distribution list and prepared proof of notice.
- Document
- Proposed order
- Placement
- Signature block
Court's wording
The last page of the proposed order shall contain a line for the date, either "Dated ____” or "So Ordered ___________." On the last page there also shall be a line for the signature of the Judge under which shall be typed, "Judge, LaPorte [Circuit or Superior] Court." If the proposed order contains a recommendation from a Magistrate Judge, the last page shall have a line for the signature of the Magistrate Judge under which shall be typed "Magistrate Judge, LaPorte [Circuit or Superior] Court," to the left of which shall be the following, "So Recommended:" and beneath and to the left of which shall be typed, "Approved. So Ordered." To allow compliance with the notice requirements of Rule 72(D), Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, the proposed order shall include a distribution list at the end of the order after the signature line. It shall also include a prepared proof of notice under T.R. 72(D).
A proposed order must be separate from the related motion or application and include the Court name, case number, and case title, though the title may be shortened when there are multiple parties.
- Document
- Proposed order
- Placement
- Caption
Must include
- •Case number
Court's wording
Any proposed order shall be a document that is separate and apart from the motion or application to which it relates and shall contain a caption showing the name of the Court, the case number assigned to the case, and the title of the case as shown by the Complaint. If there are multiple parties, the title may be shortened to include only the first name plaintiff and defendant with appropriate indication that there are additional parties.
As directed by the Court, a party or an attorney for a party shall prepare a proposed order based on the decision rendered by the Court. The party so directed shall prepare the proposed order in a timely manner.
• ______a partial agreement, and file herewith a signed copy of their partial agreement.
_______In the event of a Provisional Hearing Request, the parties certify that they are aware of the obligation to attend Transparenting and UpToParents.org programs and to file their certificates of completion prior to a request for a Final Hearing.
_______In the event of a Final Hearing on a Petition to Establish Paternity, the parties file herewith their certificates of completion for UpToParents.org.
_______In the event of a Final Dissolution of Marriage Hearing request, the parties file herewith their certificates of completion for Transparenting and UpToParents.org.
Please note: All Child Support Obligation Worksheets and accompanying Parenting Time Credit Worksheet must be filled out completely and legibly.
Child Support (attach a Child Support Obligation Worksheet):
Include
- •Attach a Child Support Obligation Worksheet
The form must be the most current version available on the Indiana Supreme Court website: https://indianalegalhelp.org/self-help-landing-page/.
(Attach documents from each plan verifying the above information.)
(Attach prior years federal tax return filed by you)
The Pre-Trial Statement of Facts & Issues must be signed by the attorney and the submitting party.
Documentation to substantiate all information provided in the Pre-Trial Statement of Facts & Issues must be attached.
As you are not represented by counsel, you are hereby advised of your obligation to respond to the Summary Judgment motion.
To contest the motion’s factual assertions, an unrepresented party must submit affidavits or other documentary evidence, or identify contradicting information in the existing court records.
Court's wording
Unless you submit your own affidavits (or other documentary evidence) or a response that specifically identifies information within the existing court records that contradict the factual assertions of the evidence designated in the Motion for Summary Judgment and supporting materials, any factual assertions in our motion and supporting documentation will be accepted by the Court as true.
The Courts of LaPorte County, Indiana, require that this notice be sent to you about the Motion for Summary Judgment that was filed by the opposing party.
A response (or other pleading) filed with the Court must include a statement that you have complied with this requirement.
Dissolution and post-dissolution pleadings must use “and,” not “versus,” “v.,” or “vs.,” and improperly captioned pleadings may be returned for correction and refiling.
- Document
- Dissolution and post-dissolution pleading
- Placement
- Caption
Court's wording
Accordingly, counsel and parties are directed to utilize the word "and" in all dissolution and post-dissolution pleadings, as opposed to the adversarial term "versus" or its abbreviated versions of "v." or "vs.". Pleadings improperly captioned may be returned by the court for corrections and refiling.
If the parties or counsel agree to a custody evaluation, they should file the agreement with its purpose, cost allocation, selected evaluator, and stipulation on admissibility.
Court's wording
If counsel or the parties agree that an evaluation shall occur, they should file that agreement, including a statement of the purpose of the evaluation, allocation of the costs of such evaluation, and the name of the evaluator selected by the parties and the stipulation that the custodial evaluation shall be admissible into evidence without need for authentication, foundation, without regard for hearsay information that may be contained therein.
The Court may order that not later than thirty (30) days prior to a contested Final Hearing date in which issues are contested, each party complete, sign, and file a "Pretrial Statement of Facts and Issues" utilizing the form attached hereto as "Appendix B."
A party seeking a hearing on a motion to correct error may file a written request by separate motion before the court rules or the time to rule expires and the motion is deemed denied.
Court's wording
It is within the sound discretion of the assigned Judge whether a hearing shall be held on a motion to correct error; however, any party may request a hearing upon a motion to correct error by filing a written request by separate motion at any time before the Court has ruled upon such motion or the time for making a ruling has expired and the motion has been deemed denied.
The Court may require that the attorney for the prevailing party prepare a form of order on a Motion for Summary Judgment in accordance with the provisions of T.R. 56 if one has not been filed pursuant to A. above.
Please state the result requested by your client:
The following matters are “Agreed”, “Contested”, “Partially Agreed”, or “Not Applicable” in this case (write in the appropriate status):
All vehicles should be valued in accordance with Kelly Blue Book available at www.kbb.com.
The private person value should be used to determine the fair market value of the vehicle.
(Attach additional pages if necessary)
Include
- •Attach additional pages if necessary
A proposed Child Support Obligation Worksheet should be provided to the Court, and must be signed by the attorney and the party.
A proposed order on a Motion for Summary Judgment may contain the language called for in T.R. 56(C) that there is no just reason for delay and directs entry of final judgment as to less than all the issues, claims, or parties.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys must e-file in LaPorte County.
Attorneys are required to e-file in this county; others are encouraged to e-file.
Page 1 | E-file a case
The LaPorte County Courts do not accept filings by fax.
A. Filings by Fax. The LaPorte County Courts do not accept filings by fax.
Page 18 | Miscellaneous Administrative Rules
When special findings are required or requested, counsel must e-file the proposed findings and also submit them to the Court by email.
In all cases in which the court is required to enter special findings of fact or the parties request the Court to issue special findings of fact, counsel shall e-file and submit to the Court by electronic mail in an electronic word processing format Proposed Special Findings embracing all the facts that they allege to have been proved and relevant conclusions of law thereon.
Page 19 | Proposed Orders
Proposed orders must be e-filed and emailed to the Court in word processing format, with every page numbered.
The proposed order shall be e-filed and electronically mailed to the Court in a word processing format, and each page shall be numbered.
Page 26 | Proposed Orders
requests for discovery shall be served upon the parties and should not be filed with the Court, unless in connection with a dispute concerning compliance with prior discovery requests.
requests for discovery shall be served upon the parties and should not be filed with the Court, unless in connection with a dispute concerning compliance with prior discovery requests.
Page 25 | Discovery Requests. Filing with the Court
A notice of service of discovery should not be filed unless connected to a compliance dispute.
Notice of service of discovery should not be filed, unless in connection with a dispute concerning compliance.
Page 25 | Discovery Requests. Filing with the Court
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The attendance certificate must be filed within five days after the parent attends the program.
A parent shall file a copy of the certificate of attendance with the court in which his or her dissolution action is pending within five (5) days after attending the program.
Page 14 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 2: Mandatory Parenting Class Attendance
The final-conference certification must be filed before the contested hearing, and the hearing will not be scheduled until it is filed.
Certification that the "Mandatory Final Conference" was held must be filed prior to the contested hearing in a form that substantially complies with "Appendix A" attached hereto. No contested final hearings will be scheduled until the certification has been filed.
Page 15 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 4: Mandatory Conferences
The preliminary-conference certification is due before the contested preliminary hearing.
Certification that the "Mandatory Preliminary Conference" was held must be filed prior to the contested preliminary hearing.
Page 15 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 4: Mandatory Conferences
The verified statement supporting a requested deviation must be filed at least 30 days before the contested Final Hearing.
If a party intends to seek a deviation from the statutory presumption that marital assets and liabilities are to be divided equally, a verified statement setting forth the specific factual and legal bases for the proposed deviation shall be filed at least thirty (30) days prior to a contested Final Hearing date.
Page 16 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 6: Mandatory Filings
In contested child-support hearings, the parties must complete the required worksheet and file or provide the required income documentation no later than the hearing.
In all contested hearings regarding child support, the parties shall on or before the hearing:
Page 17 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 7: Child Support Worksheets & Income Withholding Orders
The child-support payor must file an Income Withholding Order within seven days after the Court decides the child-support issues.
Within 7 days after the Court has decided the child support issues, the party who is to pay the child support shall file an Income Withholding Order.
Page 17 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 7: Child Support Worksheets & Income Withholding Orders
A party seeking restricted or supervised parenting time must file the motion at least 21 days before the hearing, subject to waiver by the Court for good cause or significant peril to a child.
At least twenty-one (21) days prior to any hearing in which a party intends to seek restricted parenting time [less than Parenting Time Guidelines] or supervised parenting time, that party shall file, and contemporaneously serve upon opposing counsel or on subject parent, if that parent is not represented by counsel, a verified motion for restricted parenting time which sets forth the factual basis upon which the request is predicated. The twenty-one (21) days advance notice may be waived by the Court for good cause or where circumstances arise immediately prior to the hearing indicate that, absent restrictions on parenting time, a minor child or children's psychological and/or physical wellbeing and/or development may be in significant peril.
Page 17 | LaPorte County Local Family Law Rules
A party seeking maintenance at a Final Hearing must file a verified motion at least 21 days before the hearing.
At least twenty-one (21) days prior to any Final Hearing in which a party intends to seek an order for maintenance, that party shall file a verified motion setting forth that request for relief and the factual basis of bases upon which the request is predicated.
Page 17 | LaPorte County Local Family Law Rules
A withdrawal request must be filed at least ten days before trial or a hearing, except for good cause; the requirement is waived when other counsel appears with the withdrawal.
The court will not grant a request to withdraw an appearance unless the same has been filed with the court at least (10) days prior to trial date or date of hearing, except for good cause. A withdrawal of appearance when accompanied by the appearance of other counsel shall constitute a waiver of this requirement.
Page 18 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 9: Termination of Representative Capacity
Proposed Special Findings must be submitted within the time directed by the Court.
Such Proposed Special Findings shall be submitted to the Court, pursuant to Trial Rule 52(C), and shall be submitted within such time as the court shall direct.
Page 19 | Proposed Orders
A motion for enlargement of time must be filed by the original due date.
The motion must be filed on or before the original due date or this Rule shall be inapplicable.
Page 24 | Motion for enlargement of time
A continuance motion based on a scheduling conflict must be filed within seven days after the conflict becomes apparent.
Any such motion for continuance shall be filed within seven (7) days of the scheduling conflict becoming apparent.
Page 24 | Continuances
If the opposing party is served by a method other than mail, the response time must be adjusted to the applicable time frame under the Indiana Trial Rules.
The time within which the opposing party is to respond shall be adjusted to the appropriate time frame set forth in the Indiana Trial Rules if the party is served other than by mail.
Page 25 | Notice for Summary Judgment. Self-Represented Litigants
Unless the Court directs otherwise or grants leave, proposed orders in emergency matters are due within 48 hours after the hearing.
Unless otherwise directed or given leave of the Court, proposed Orders in emergency matters shall be filed within forty-eight (48) hours after a hearing; proposed Orders in other matters shall be filed within seven (7) days as computed by Indiana Trial Rule 6.
Page 27 | Orders Following Other Hearings
The Court must receive an unrepresented party’s response to a summary judgment motion within 33 days after the opposing party’s motion was mailed to them.
If you wish to file a response to the motion, the Court must receive your response within thirty-three (33) days after your opponent's motion was mailed to you.
Page 36 | NOTICE REGARDING SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION
A written request for a summary judgment hearing must be received within ten days after the response is filed or due.
A written request for a hearing must be received by the Court no later than ten (10) days after the response was filed or is due.
Page 37 | Notice for Summary Judgment. Self-Represented Litigants
The Court may order that not later than thirty (30) days prior to a contested Final Hearing date in which issues are contested, each party complete, sign, and file a "Pretrial Statement of Facts and Issues" utilizing the form attached hereto as "Appendix B."
The Court may order that not later than thirty (30) days prior to a contested Final Hearing date in which issues are contested, each party complete, sign, and file a "Pretrial Statement of Facts and Issues" utilizing the form attached hereto as "Appendix B."
Page 16 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 6: Mandatory Filings
It is within the sound discretion of the assigned Judge whether a hearing shall be held on a motion to correct error; however, any party may request a hearing upon a motion to correct error by filing a written request by separate motion at any time before the Court has ruled upon such motion or the time for making a ruling has expired and the motion has been deemed denied.
It is within the sound discretion of the assigned Judge whether a hearing shall be held on a motion to correct error; however, any party may request a hearing upon a motion to correct error by filing a written request by separate motion at any time before the Court has ruled upon such motion or the time for making a ruling has expired and the motion has been deemed denied.
Page 23 | Motions and Continuance
Service and Proof of Service Rules
In covered divorce or paternity cases, each parent must provide the other party a copy of the applicable worksheet within 45 days after the dissolution petition is filed.
In any cause of action for dissolution of marriage (divorce) or paternity involving a minor child or children under the age of sixteen (16) years, both parents shall complete the worksheet at www.UpToParents.org for divorce matters and www.proudtoparent.org for paternity matters print and save a copy of their work, and provide a copy of their work to the other party within forty-five (45) days of the date the petition for dissolution of marriage is filed.
Page 14 | LR 46 – FL 00 – 7 Rule 3: Cooperative Family Law Obligations
The restricted-parenting-time motion must be served at the time it is filed on opposing counsel or, if the parent is unrepresented, on that parent.
At least twenty-one (21) days prior to any hearing in which a party intends to seek restricted parenting time [less than Parenting Time Guidelines] or supervised parenting time, that party shall file, and contemporaneously serve upon opposing counsel or on subject parent, if that parent is not represented by counsel, a verified motion for restricted parenting time which sets forth the factual basis upon which the request is predicated.
Page 17 | LaPorte County Local Family Law Rules
Counsel and parties must keep the court informed of their current addresses, and notice to the last current address is sufficient.
Counsel and parties have the duty to keep the court informed of their current addresses and notice to the last current address shall be sufficient.
Page 22 | EVIDENCE HANDLING, RETENTION AND DISPOSITION
The court must mail notice of the evidence-destruction date to attorneys of record and to parties who are unrepresented.
In all cases, the court shall provide actual notice, by mail, to all attorneys of record and to parties only if unrepresented by counsel, that the evidence will be destroyed by a date certain if not retrieved before that date.
Page 22 | EVIDENCE HANDLING, RETENTION AND DISPOSITION
A party who offers biologically contaminated evidence must file a pretrial notice with the trial court and serve all the parties so that the court can consider the issue and rule appropriately before trial.
A party who offers biologically contaminated evidence must file a pretrial notice with the trial court and serve all the parties so that the court can consider the issue and rule appropriately before trial.
Page 23 | Biologically Contaminated Evidence
The movant must send the prescribed summary judgment notice to the opposing party with the motion.
the movant shall send the opposing party the Notice Regarding Summary Judgment Motion as set forth in Appendix C below with the Motion for Summary Judgment.
Page 25 | Notice for Summary Judgment. Self-Represented Litigants
Discovery requests must be served on the parties.
As envisioned by the Trial Rules, requests for discovery shall be served upon the parties
Page 25 | Discovery Requests. Filing with the Court
A response or hearing request must be served or mailed to the opposing party’s attorney.
Any response or request for hearing must be served (or mailed) on the attorney for the opposing party.
Page 37 | Notice for Summary Judgment. Self-Represented Litigants
Filing Fees and Waivers
A minimum $50.00 fee is required for any transcript ordered, including county and state indigent transcripts.
A minimum fee of $50.00 shall be required for any transcript ordered. (This includes county and state indigent transcripts).
Page 6 | Court Reporting Services — Salaries and Per Page Fees
The maximum regular-page charge for a county or state indigent transcript is $4.50 per page.
The maximum per page fee a court reporter may charge for the preparation of a county or state indigent transcript shall be a regular page rate of $4.50 per page;
Page 6 | Court Reporting Services — Salaries and Per Page Fees
A court reporter may charge an additional labor fee, approximating the reporter’s hourly compensation rate, for binding transcripts and exhibit binders.
An additional labor charge approximating the hourly rate based upon the court reporter's annual court compensation may be charged for time spent binding the transcript and exhibit binders.
Page 6 | Court Reporting Services — Salaries and Per Page Fees
The maximum expedited-transcript charge for a county or state indigent transcript is $7.00 per page.
and an expedited rate of $7.00 per page for expedited transcripts.
Page 6 | Court Reporting Services — Salaries and Per Page Fees
The maximum appellate-page charge for a county or state indigent transcript is $4.75 per page.
$4.75 per page, appellate page rate;
Page 6 | Court Reporting Services — Salaries and Per Page Fees
The maximum regular-page charge for a private transcript is $5.00 per page.
The maximum per page fee a court reporter may charge for the preparation of a private transcript shall be a regular page rate of $5.00 per page;
Page 6 | Court Reporting Services — Salaries and Per Page Fees
The maximum expedited-transcript charge for a private transcript is $8.00 per page.
and an expedited rate of $8.00 per page fey expedited transcripts.
Page 6 | Court Reporting Services — Salaries and Per Page Fees
The maximum appellate-page charge for a private transcript is $5.25 per page.
$5.25 per page, appellate page rate;
Page 6 | Court Reporting Services — Salaries and Per Page Fees
In-state and out-of-state transfers cost $100.00.
$100.00 In and Out of State Transfers
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
The Level II 8-hour Change Program Flex Module costs $200.00.
$200.00 8-hour Change Program Flex Module LEVEL II
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
A random drug screen costs $25.00.
$ 25.00 Random Drug Screen
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
The 8-hour Prime for Life 420 Program costs $200.00.
$200.00 8-hour Prime for Life 420 Program
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
LADS fees are determined when the plea agreement is made, and deadlines are determined at the evaluation.
Fees are determined at the time of the plea agreement and deadlines are determined at the time of the evaluation.
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
The fee for a missed office appointment or an appointment canceled without 24 hours' notice is $25.00.
$ 25.00 Missed Office Appointments/ Appointments Canceled Without 24 Hours' Notice
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
The 16-hour Prime for Life Program costs $300.00.
$300.00 16-hour Prime for Life Program
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
Monitoring LADS clients referred to outside agencies costs $100.00.
$100.00 Monitoring of LADS Clients Referred to Outside Agencies
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
The Level I evaluation and related listed services cost $150.00.
$150.00 Evaluation/Assessment for Court/Other Referrals, Alcohol & Drug Screening, LEVEL I
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
Evaluation updates not included in the original contract cost $50.00.
$ 50.00 Evaluation Updates not Included in Original Contract
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
LADS program fees are payable at the Superior No. 3 Clerk's Office by cash or money order.
The Program fees for LADS are payable at the Superior No. 3 Clerk's Office located on the second floor of the La Porte County Courthouse. All payments must be made in cash or money order.
Page 12 | Establishment of Fee Schedule for LaPorte County Alcohol and Drug Service
Participants may be assessed a $100 administration fee for initial services upon admission to a Problem-Solving Court.
Participants admitted to a LaPorte County Problem-Solving Court may be assessed a problem-solving court administration fee of $100.00 for initial problem-solving court services upon admission into the program.
Page 13 | Problem Solving Court Fee Schedule
Fees for Court-referred services are payable to the entity providing the service.
Fees for those services are payable to the entity providing the service.
Page 13 | Problem Solving Court Fee Schedule
Participants may be assessed fees for Court-referred services, including mental health, health, and monitoring services.
Participants may be assessed a fee for services received as a result of referrals made by the Court, including mental health services, health services and monitoring services.
Page 13 | Problem Solving Court Fee Schedule
Participants may be assessed a $50 monthly user fee starting in their second month and continuing for each month of participation.
Participants admitted to a LaPorte County Problem-Solving Court may be assessed a monthly user fee of $50.00 beginning with the second month of participation and for each month thereafter for the duration of their participation in the program.
Page 13 | Problem Solving Court Fee Schedule
Participants may be responsible for the cost of any confirmatory test.
Participants may be responsible for the cost of any confirmatory test.
Page 13 | Problem Solving Court Fee Schedule
Participants admitted to a LaPorte County Problem-Solving Court may be responsible for all chemical testing fees.
Participants admitted to a LaPorte County Problem-Solving Court may be responsible for all chemical testing fees.
Page 13 | Problem Solving Court Fee Schedule
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Security-camera recordings are confidential and unavailable to the public unless the court overseeing the recording orders access.
In accordance with Indiana Administrative Rule 9(G)(2)(b), La Porte Circuit and Superior Courts declare the recordings from security cameras confidential and exclude public access to the recordings, unless a court order from the court respective to the recording allows access.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A motion to continue must comply with the continuance rules in Local Rule 12.
Any Motion to Continue must comply with the rules regarding continuances outlined in Local Rule 12 below.
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An initial written motion to enlarge the time to answer a claim is routinely granted for 30 additional days, or for another reasonable period set by written court order.
An initial written motion for enlargement of time pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 6(B)(1) to answer a claim shall be routinely granted for an additional thirty (30) days from the original due date or other period the assigned Judge deems reasonable by written order of the Court.
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A motion to continue must not include any other requests.
A motion to continue shall not contain any other requests;
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A motion to enlarge time must state the response's due date and the requested extended date.
Any motion for enlargement of time shall state the date when such response is due and the date to which time is requested to be enlarged.
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A continuance motion based on a conflict with another case must identify that case, its cause number, when the conflicting date was set, and the type of hearing or trial.
A Motion to Continue based on a scheduling conflict with another case shall specify the other case name and cause number, the date on which the conflicting hearing or trial date was set by another court, and the type of hearing or trial.
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Subsequent enlargement motions must be designated as such, state whether opposing counsel objects, and are granted only for good cause or in the interest of justice.
All subsequent motions for enlargement of time shall be so designated and will only be granted for good cause shown or in the interest of justice. The motion must set forth whether opposing counsel objects to such subsequent enlargement of time.
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A motion to continue must provide the scheduled hearing or trial date and time, the reason, an estimate of time needed, notice details, the opposing party's position, and specified contact information or an explanation of its unavailability.
A Motion to Continue a hearing or trial shall contain the following: 1. The date and time of the hearing or trial for which a continuance is sought; 2. The reason for the continuance; 3. A motion to continue shall not contain any other requests; 4. A good-faith estimate of the time needed for such hearing or trial when rescheduled; 5. The date and time opposing counsel/party was notified that the party would seek a continuance; 6. Whether opposing counsel/party agrees with or objects to the continuance; and 7. Contact information, including at least one telephone number and e-mail, for any unrepresentetd opposing party, or an explanation of why that information is not available on diligent inquiry.
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The court may, on its own initiative, continue a contested hearing until after the Mandatory Final Conference if both parties fail to participate.
The mutual failure of the parties to participate in a "Mandatory Final Conference" may constitute cause for the court, acting sua sponte, to continue the contested hearing until after that conference is held.
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If a continuance is opposed, the objecting party may ask the court to set a telephonic or Zoom hearing.
If there is an objection to a continuance, the objecting party may ask the court to set a telephonic or zoom hearing to consider the objection.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Before filing a praecipe under Indiana Trial Rule 53.1(E), counsel or an unrepresented party must notify the assigned judge in writing, by motion or another appropriate notice, of the approaching or passed deadline.
It shall be the responsibility of counsel or the unrepresented party to advise the assigned Judge, in writing, by motion or other appropriate notice of the approaching or passed deadline prior to filing a praecipe (Notice of Appeal) under Indiana Trial Rule 53.1(E).
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When the specified Indiana Trial Rule deadlines approach without a decision from an assigned magistrate judge, counsel or an unrepresented party are encouraged to contact that magistrate judge’s chambers with a reminder.
Where a Magistrate Judge has been assigned to issue recommendation in a pending matter, and a decision has not been received by counsel or an unrepresented party as the times fixed by Indiana Trial Rules 53.1, 53.2, 53.3, and 53.4 approach, counsel or the unrepresented party are encouraged and invited to contact the chambers of the assigned magistrate judge and remind him or her of the approaching deadline.
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When the specified Indiana Trial Rule deadlines approach without a decision or scheduled hearing, counsel or an unrepresented party are encouraged to contact the assigned judge’s chambers to remind the judge.
However, if ruling is reserved in a matter and a decision has not been rendered or a matter has not been scheduled for hearing as the times fixed by Indiana Trial Rule 53.1, 53.2, 53.3 and 53.4 approach, counsel or an unrepresented party are encouraged and invited to contact the chambers of the assigned Judge and remind him or her of the approaching deadline.
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Instead of contacting the assigned magistrate judge’s chambers, counsel or an unrepresented party may contact the chambers of the regularly presiding Circuit or Superior Court judge, as appropriate.
In the alternative, counsel or the unrepresented party are invited to contact the chambers of the regularly presiding Judge of the Circuit Court or Superior Court, as appropriate.
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