Judge John T. Alexander

Applies to

Order or judgment

At the Court's request, counsel in whose favor an order or judgment is rendered must prepare it.

Applies to

Entry of appearance

Upon being retained, counsel must promptly file a written entry of appearance unless the appearance is apparent from filed pleadings.

Applies to

Pleadings and entry of appearance

Counsel's pleadings and entry of appearance must state counsel's office and mailing addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and email address.

The motion must be delivered to the Clerk's office by closing time one week before the Rule Day on which it will be heard.

An emailed or faxed motion is not recognized by the Court until the original is received and entered in the record by the appropriate Circuit Clerk.

Counsel must file the written entry of appearance forthwith after being retained, unless the appearance is apparent from filed pleadings.

The filing party must notify the Circuit Judge and Clerk directly of a motion withdrawal or remand or hearing cancellation, and all parties must agree.

Contact

Email

A party may email a motion to the Circuit Judge before the hearing for information, but the emailed motion is not recognized until the original is received and entered in the record.

If an order or judgment is unsatisfactory, opposing counsel must immediately notify the Court of objections and present an alternative version.

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

A copy of a written motion seeking counsel's relief from responsibilities must be served upon the client.

Applies to

Motion

All motions, civil and criminal, except those that are permitted to be filed ex parte, shall be filed with the Clerk of the appropriate county and served on opposing counsel by

Service

Mail

If a motion is served by mail, three additional days' notice is required.