Judge Charles D. Bridges

Applies to

Withdrawal motion

Counsel must request permission to withdraw by written motion and comply with T.R. 3.1(H), including certifying the party’s last known address and telephone number subject to T.R. 3.1 confidentiality requirements.

Applies to

Withdrawal motion

The withdrawal petition must include a copy of the client notice, which must explain the effects of failing to secure new counsel and state applicable dates and deadlines.

Applies to

Withdrawal motion

A withdrawal motion filed after other counsel has properly appeared waives the requirements of paragraph (B).

unless the motion to withdraw is filed at least 60 days prior to any trial setting.

Absent exceptional circumstances, an attorney should not expect permission to withdraw for a client’s failure to meet fee obligations unless the withdrawal motion is filed at least 10 days before an evidentiary hearing or trial.

The moving party must bring any filed motion to the Judge’s attention within five days after filing.

Fee

$25

Applies to

Late payment fee

The Clerk must collect a $25 late payment fee in covered criminal cases when fines and court costs are not paid timely.

Applies to

Late payment fee

The late payment fee is assessed if payment in full is not made by the later of the end of the business day the Court enters judgment or the end of the applicable payment-schedule period.

Applies to

Late payment fee

The Clerk must not collect the late payment fee from a person found indigent or found to have good cause for late payment.

Before seeking withdrawal prior to another counsel’s appearance, the attorney must give the client at least 10 days’ written notice, attach it to the petition, and include the stated consequences and dates or deadlines.

A copy of the brief must be promptly served on the opposing party.

An attorney who chooses to use a court-office service slot designates that attorney’s mail slot as a suitable place for delivery and service of pleadings under T.R. 5(B)(1).