Judge Janette E. Surrisi

Applies to

Motion for hearing

The motion for a hearing must state the time required for the hearing.

Applies to

Discovery objection

Discovery objections must be specific and not boilerplate.

Applies to

Appearance

Unrepresented litigants and attorneys must first file a formal written appearance.

Other pleadings are filed on receipt, but filings sent by registered or certified mail are complete upon mailing.

Failure to file an opposing brief, memorandum, or designated evidence within the applicable Rule 56 or Court-established time limits subjects a summary judgment motion to summary ruling.

For motions other than T.R. 7 motions to continue, T.R. 56 summary judgment motions, and T.R. 59 motions to correct error, failure to respond or reply within the applicable T.R. 6(D)(2) or Court-established time limits subjects the motion to summary ruling.

An extension of time to file a brief or memorandum may be granted only by Court order.

Parties may not alter a deadline established by Court order by agreement without first seeking leave of the Court.

A continuance motion must be filed as soon as its cause is discovered and no later than 10 days before a bench trial, unless an affidavit shows the reason arose within that 10-day period.

Service

Mail

No pleadings, order or notices, other than those originated by the Court, will be returned or distributed to attorneys by mail unless the Court is provided with stamped, self- addressed return envelopes.

Clerk’s office mailboxes are designated as a suitable place for service on attorneys who consent by using a clerk’s office mailbox.

The client must be served written notice of the withdrawal petition at least ten days before the petition is filed.