Judge Matthew G. Hanson

Applies to

Chronological case summary

The Clerk must note the self-represented party’s name, mailing address, and phone number on the chronological case summary.

Applies to

Address change notification

Attorneys who have appeared and unrepresented parties must notify the Court through the Clerk in writing of changes to their mailing address or phone number, filing a separate notice for each affected cause.

Applies to

Withdrawal of appearance

A withdrawal of appearance must be in writing and requires the Court’s permission.

A withdrawal request must be filed at least 20 days before trial, unless good cause is shown.

For a certified-mail document, the Clerk file-marks it as of the receipt date, notes the postmarked mailing date, and attaches the original postmark.

A judgment creditor generally may file no more than four proceedings supplemental per year against an individual judgment debtor in a given case, absent good cause.

The written address-change notification must be served on the other parties in each affected cause or their attorneys of record.

Service

Mail

For requested service by certified or registered mail, the party must prepare the certifications or envelopes, provide the Clerk with the required prepared documents, and furnish the return-receipt request card.

Service

Mail

A party using certified mail to serve notice or establish a filing date must ensure the envelope’s postmark shows the mailing date.

Citations to these local rules must follow Trial Rule 81 and the specified local citation format.

Pleadings must comply with the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

Handwritten pleadings are discouraged and will be accepted only if legible, at the Court’s discretion.