Montgomery Circuit Court Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

Special permission from the Judge's staff is required to place a contempt matter on the docket in another county in the 21st Judicial Circuit.

Special permission from the Judge's staff must be obtained to place said matter on the docket in another county in the 21st Judicial Circuit.

CRITICALCivil cases

After working hours, on weekends, and on holidays, the applicable listed officials must contact the on-call judge or trial commissioner about issuing an ECO.

After working hours Monday through Friday and on weekends and holidays, the on-call District Court Judge or trial commissioner shall be contacted by CHFS, the County Attorney/Assistant County Attorney or law enforcement, as applicable, for consideration on the issuance of an ECO.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the respective county is a contact point for ECO assistance and will contact a judge for consideration.

assistance in obtaining an Emergency Custody Order (ECO) or, to the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk in the respective county within the 21 Judicial District who will contact the judge for consideration on whether to issue an ECO.

INFOCivil cases

Counsel may set motions on the regular hearing docket or schedule lengthy motions with the Court.

Counsel may set motions to be heard on the regular hearing docket of their respective Court or in the case of lengthy motions, scheduling same with the Court.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Call or visit the clerk’s office to access case records.

Call or visit the office to access case records.