Judge Teresa Whitaker

Applies to

Motion

Motions, except for trial or pre-trial conference dates, must state their grounds and supporting legal authority.

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

A summary judgment motion must specifically identify the material facts the movant contends are undisputed.

Applies to

Order of submission motion

After proof is taken, either party may move for an order of submission; the motion must state whether the action is contested and, if so, identify the disputed issues.

The Commissioner must file a report and recommendation no later than 14 days after the hearing and submission of all evidence and briefs.

The verified petition must be presented immediately to the appropriate judicial officer by the verifier or a peace officer in the county.

The court shall review a petition for a protective order immediately upon its filing.

Applies to

Motion notice

Notice of a motion must be served at least five days before the noticed hearing date.

Applies to

Motion

A copy of each motion must be served on the circuit judge at least five days before the noticed hearing date.

Applies to

Motion to assign case for trial or pretrial conference

Motions to assign a case for trial or for a pre-trial conference do not need a noticed hearing date.

Counsel must notify the Domestic Relations Commissioner when the hearing fee has been paid.

Counsel must notify the Commissioner when a hearing is expected to exceed one hour so a special hearing time can be arranged.

If a matter is resolved before its scheduled hearing, the Commissioner must be notified immediately so the reserved time can be made available to other litigants.