Judge William J. Fooks

Applies to

Notice of motion

A motion notice must state the hearing date, time, and place.

Applies to

Merits motion

A merits motion must include a brief statement of its grounds and supporting authorities, and omission may be grounds to overrule it.

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Response

A response opposing a motion must state the grounds for opposition and cite supporting authorities.

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Written motion and hearing notice

Written motions other than ex parte motions, and their hearing notices, must be served at least one week before the hearing unless a different period is set by rule, statute, or court order.

A proposed order must be provided to all adverse parties for endorsement as “have seen.”

Applies to

Order or judgment and notice of entry

Service

Electronic service

Counsel may waive service or choose electronic service for an order or judgment and notice of entry; copies and envelopes are unnecessary for parties using electronic service.

Deadline

1 hours

Petitions must be reviewed within an hour of presentation unless no judge or trial commissioner is available.

An electronically filed or physical-drop-box motion submitted after 8:00 a.m. on the next business day after its deadline is untimely and will not be heard.

A motion response must be filed by the time specified in the notice of hearing.

​Payment options: Cash, local check, cashier's check, certified check, money order, credit and debit cards (fee applies). Payment forms other than local check accepted for restitution. Cash required for bond.

Applies to

Order or judgment requiring advertisement

For an order or judgment requiring advertisement, the submitting party must deposit the Master Commissioner’s estimated advertising and/or appraisal costs for each property before a sale is scheduled or advertisement or appraisal is arranged.

A fee payable to the Circuit Court Clerk must accompany bonds submitted for signature and approval.