Union County Courts, Indiana
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
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Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Before release under the 48-hour rule or upon posting bail, the person must complete a verified promise to appear on a Court-approved form with the specified identifying and appearance information.
Court's wording
Prior to release of a person pursuant to the 48 hour rule or upon posting bail, the person must complete a verified promise to appear, on a form approved by the Court, indicating his/her permanent address, home and work telephone numbers, and social security number and promise to appear in the Court at the time designated by the Sheriff.
A copy of the Promise to Appear shall be provided to the arrested person and to the Court.
An attorney who has been appointed under this Rule, shall submit an itemized claim for reimbursement for services rendered at a rate of $70.00 per hour upon disposition of the case.
Any attorney representing a defendant shall appear for such a defendant immediately upon being retained or appointed by signing and filing a written appearance containing the attorney’s name, attorney number, address, telephone number, and a statement indicating whether counsel will accept service by fax.
A written motion is required to request an extension of time to comply with the discovery rule.
Court's wording
No written motion is required, except: (i) To compel compliance under this rule; (ii) For additional discovery not covered under this rule; (iii) For a protective order seeking exemption from the provisions of this rule; or (iv) For an extension of time to comply with this rule.
Where charges are filed subsequent to arrest, the probable cause affidavit or oral probable cause submission shall include the prosecution’s position as to the appropriate bail.
Prosecution requests for arrest warrants shall include the prosecution’s recommendation regarding bail amount and the reasons therefor.
Warrant arrests shall include the amount of bail on the face of the warrant.
A copy of this Bond Schedule will accompany the appearance bond for the Defendant of the alleged criminal offense.
The Joint Case Management Order must address mediation and settlement, discovery scheduling, deadlines for joining parties, amending pleadings and filing pre-trial motions, other matters the parties wish to address, and an estimated trial duration.
Court's wording
(a) Within ten (10) days after meeting, those attending are to file a Joint Case Management Order setting forth: i. The likelihood of mediation and settlement; ii. A detailed schedule of discovery for each party; iii. A limitation on the time to join additional parties and to amend the pleadings; iv. A limitation on the time to file all pre-trial motions; v. Any other matters which the parties want to address; and vi. A preliminary estimate of the time required for trial.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys are required to e-file in Union County.
Attorneys are required to e-file in this county;
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Other filers are encouraged to e-file in Union County.
others are encouraged to e-file.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Sheriff must fax the Court a copy of the Promise to Appear within 24 hours after the arrested person is released.
The Sheriff shall fax a copy of the Promise to Appear to the Court within twenty-four (24) hours of the arrested person’s release.
Page 1 | LR81-CR00-1. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — RELEASE FROM CUSTODY – PROMISE TO APPEAR
An attorney must file a written appearance immediately upon being retained or appointed to represent a defendant.
Any attorney representing a defendant shall appear for such a defendant immediately upon being retained or appointed by signing and filing a written appearance
Page 2 | LR81-CR00-1. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL
Objections to a discovery request must be filed with the Court within ten days after the request or discovery motion is made.
Objections to any request for discovery shall be filled with the Court within ten days after request or motion for discovery is made.
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Those attending must file a Joint Case Management Order within ten days after the meeting.
(a) Within ten (10) days after meeting, those attending are to file a Joint Case Management Order setting forth:
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Discovery should, insofar as possible, be completed five days before the scheduled pre-trial conference without a formal court order.
Discovery, after request is made, and pursuant to this rule, shall be completed, insofar as possible, five days prior to pre-trial conference with counsel, as scheduled, without formal order of the Court.
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The State and Defendant must supplement required discovery disclosures when they acquire additional information or materials, and do so within a reasonable time after the duty arises.
The State and the Defendant are under a continuing duty to supplement the discovery disclosure required hereunder as required upon the acquisition of additional information or materials otherwise required to be disclosed hereunder. Supplementation of disclosures shall be made within a reasonable time after the obligation to supplement arises.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of the attorney’s appearance must be served on the prosecuting attorney.
A copy of this appearance shall be served on the prosecuting attorney.
Page 2 | LR81-CR00-1. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL
The Defendant must disclose and furnish all relevant items and information under the Rule to the State within 10 days after the State’s disclosure.
and the Defendant shall disclose and furnish all relevant items and information under this Rule to the State within ten (10) days after the State’s disclosure.
Page 3 | LR81-CR00-2. AUTOMATIC CRIMINAL DISCOVERY RULES — (1) GENERAL PROVISIONS
After defense counsel appears, the State must disclose and furnish all relevant items and information to the Defendant within 30 days, subject to constitutional limitations and any separate court order.
Upon the entry of an appearance by an attorney for the Defendant, the State shall disclose and furnish all relevant items and information under this Rule to the Defendant within thirty (30) days from the date of appearance, subject to Constitutional limitations and such other limitation as the Court may specifically provide by separate order
Page 3 | LR81-CR00-2. AUTOMATIC CRIMINAL DISCOVERY RULES — (1) GENERAL PROVISIONS
The State must disclose material within its possession or control that tends to negate guilt or reduce punishment.
The State shall disclose to the Defendant(s) any material or information within its possession or control that tends to negate the guilt of the accused as to the offenses charged or would tend to reduce the punishment for such offenses.
Page 4 | LR81-CR00-2. AUTOMATIC CRIMINAL DISCOVERY RULES — (2) STATE DISCLOSURES
Defense counsel, or a pro se Defendant, must furnish the State the listed witness information, evidence, evaluations, intended defenses, and impeachment records within their possession or control.
Defendant’s counsel (or Defendant where Defendant is proceeding pro se) shall furnish to the State with the following material and information within his or her possession or control: i. The names and last known addresses of persons whom the Defendant intends to call as witnesses along with copies of their relevant written and recorded statements; ii. Any books, papers, documents, photographs, or tangible objects that the Defendant intends to use as evidence at any hearing or trial; iii. Any medical, scientific, or expert witness evaluations, statements, reports, or testimony which may be used at any trial or hearing; iv. Any defense, procedural or substantive, which the Defendant intends to make at any hearing or trial; and v. Any record or prior criminal convictions known to the Defendant or defense counsel that may be used for impeachment of the persons whom the defense intends to call at any hearing or trial.
Page 4 | DEFENDANT DISCLOSURES
The State must disclose the listed witness information, statements, reports, evidence, and impeachment records within its possession or control.
The State shall disclose the following materials and information within its possession or control: i. The names and last known addresses of persons whom the State intends to call as witnesses along with copies of their relevant written and recorded statements; ii. Any written, oral, or recorded statements made by the accused or by a co-defendant, and a list of witnesses to the making of statements; iii. Any reports or statements or experts, made in connection with the particular case, including results of physical or mental examinations and of scientific tests, experiments or comparisons; iv. Any books, papers, documents, photographs, or tangible objects that the Prosecuting Attorney intends to use in the hearing or trial or which were obtained from or belong to the accused; and v. Any record of prior criminal convictions that may be used for impeachment of the persons whom the State intends to call as witnesses at any hearing or trial.
Page 4 | LR81-CR00-2. AUTOMATIC CRIMINAL DISCOVERY RULES — (2) STATE DISCLOSURES
The parties must exchange other reasonably available evidence to avoid unnecessary discovery motions.
iii. Other Evidence. Exchange any other evidence reasonably available to obviate the filing of unnecessary discovery motions.
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The parties must exchange known witness lists and continue advising opposing parties of additional witnesses as they become known.
i. List of Witnesses. Exchange lists of witnesses known to have knowledge of the facts supporting the pleadings. The parties shall thereafter be under a continuing obligation to advise opposing parties of other witnesses as they become known.
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The parties must exchange all documents contemplated for use in support of the pleadings; reasonably available documents not exchanged may be excluded at trial.
ii. Documents. Exchange all documents which are contemplated to be used in support of the pleadings. Documents later shown to have been reasonably available to a party and not exchanged may be subject to exclusion at the time of trial.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
If a party fails to comply with a discovery rule or related order, the Court may grant a continuance, order discovery of previously undisclosed material, or enter another just order.
If, at any time during the course of the proceedings, it is brought to the attention of the Court that a party has failed to comply with an applicable discovery rule or an order issued pursuant thereto, the Court may order such party to permit the discovery of material and information not previously disclosed, grant a continuance, or enter such other order as it deems just, under the circumstances.
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Chambers Communication Rules
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