Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Matthew R. Cox

Judge • Union County Courts, Indiana

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Union County Courts, Indiana publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 30 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

All 10
  • Applies to
    Promise to appear

    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.

  • Applies to
    Promise to appear

    A copy of the Promise to Appear must be provided to the arrested person and the Court.

  • Applies to
    Itemized reimbursement claim

    An appointed attorney must submit an itemized reimbursement claim at disposition, with services reimbursed at $70 per hour.

Service

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  • A copy of the attorney’s appearance must be served on the prosecuting attorney.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Filing Timing

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  • The Sheriff must fax the Court a copy of the Promise to Appear within 24 hours after the arrested person is released.

  • An attorney must file a written appearance immediately upon being retained or appointed to represent a defendant.

  • Objections to a discovery request must be filed with the Court within ten days after the request or discovery motion is made.

E-Filing

All 2
  • Attorneys are required to e-file in Union County.

  • Other filers are encouraged to e-file in Union County.

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