Judge Timothy A. Langford

Applies to

Pretrial diversion application

The application must include counsel's statement and the defendant's on-record agreement to waive any right to a speedy trial or disposition if diversion is granted.

Applies to

Commonwealth recommendation

The Commonwealth must submit a written recommendation to the Court for each application.

Applies to

Diversion recommendation

When recommending diversion, the Commonwealth must submit written recommendations stating the diversion conditions and the appropriate sentence if the agreement is unsuccessful.

An eligible person may apply for a pretrial diversion order after indictment and no later than 15 days before trial, with the Commonwealth's agreement.

Domestic motions for a particular Motion Hour must be filed with the Clerk before close of business on the preceding Monday.

Responses and counter-motions must be filed at least one day before the noticed motion date.

When additional time is allowed for record supplementation or briefing, counsel must advise the Court that the matter is ready for decision when the time expires or the work is completed.

Contact

Phone to duty judge

Notice must be sent to the District Judge by text message or, if unavailable, to the Circuit Judge by telephone call to his office.

Petitions on eWarrants that the District Court does not promptly open and address are sent to all District and Circuit Judges for prompt review and consideration.

The motion must be served on the opposing party or counsel that same day by fax or actual service.

Service

Mail

Service by mail requires three additional days' notice.

Each side must provide the opposing party with its intended trial witnesses’ names and addresses and a brief testimony summary at least 20 days before trial.