Judge Rebecca Simpson

Applies to

Motion

A request for an order releasing confidential video records requires a written motion stating the request’s purpose and notice to all parties, including any child’s Guardian ad Litem.

Applies to

Pleading

Must include

caption, judge name, case number

Pleadings filed in Family Court must use the applicable division's specified style and heading.

Applies to

Motion

A motion that does not require an evidentiary hearing must include the specified wording in its style and heading.

Deadline

3 business days

Motions requiring evidentiary hearings shall be filed at least three business days

For Warren Circuit, Division III, reports for a Monday docket must be filed by the preceding Wednesday at 1 p.m.

For Warren Circuit, Division III, reports for a Tuesday docket must be filed by the preceding Thursday at 9 a.m.

The Respondent must not be notified by telephone before the actual EPO or TIPO is served.

If the respondent has been served, the emergency protective order must be reissued and served with a summons stating the new hearing date.

Applies to

Motion and notice

The party filing a motion is responsible for serving the motion and notice on the opposing party under CR 7.02 and 11.

Any party or counsel may submit a written complaint to the Family Court Staff who shall promptly forward the complaint to the committee.

The parties are strongly encouraged to use the Appendix A-10 form for an agreed scheduling order and file it with the court.

Agreement drafts prepared after mediation must be typed.