Court Rules
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Judge Kelsey Blake Hanlon

Judge • Owen County Courts, Indiana

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Owen County Courts, Indiana publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 89 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Written judicial order

    The Clerk may release a cash bond only under a judge’s written order after judgment and payment of all imposed fines, fees, costs, and assessments.

  • Applies to
    Personal appearance bond with ten percent cash deposit form

    For a felony other than a level 6 felony, court approval is required before a 10% cash bond may be posted, and the defendant and bond poster must execute the court-specified form if approved.

  • Applies to
    Personal appearance bond with ten percent cash deposit form

    The executed bond form must be delivered to the Clerk with the bond amount.

Filing Timing

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  • A motion to continue based on a conflicting setting must be filed within 14 days after notice of the conflict.

  • The State or the defendant may file a request to modify bond at any time.

  • The written appearance is due at the earliest possible time after the attorney is retained or appointed.

Adjournments

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  • A. Requirement Of Court Order. No written motion to, or order of, the Court shall be required to obtain discovery pursuant to these rules, except: 1. For additional discovery or disclosure not specifically required by these rules; 2. For an extension of time within which to comply with these rules, specifying the reasons for the extension; 3. For a protective order; or 4. To complete compliance with these rules.

  • Continuances must be requested by motion, and the Court will grant them only for “good case.”

  • A motion to continue based on a conflicting setting must identify the other court, the case name and cause number, the nature of the conflicting hearing or trial, and the date it was scheduled.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $100
    Applies to
    Drug court admission

    Drug Court participants must pay a $100 administration fee per admission for initial services, regardless of participation length, and the Clerk must collect and transmit the fee within 30 days after collection.

  • Fee
    $40
    Applies to
    Drug court monthly service

    Drug Court participants must pay an additional $40 monthly service fee beginning in the second month and continuing for each month of participation.

  • The Court must impose the statutory late payment fee in cases meeting the statute’s criteria.

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