Judge Tanya A. Grillo
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion, Response
- Hand Delivery • By 9:00 Am On Friday Before Hearing
Courtesy copies
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Communication
Phone
Court-wideDocument Format Requirements1 rule
Proposed exhibits must be marked with exhibit stickers and must not be numbered.
Mark proposed exhibits with exhibit stickers (do not number the exhibits).
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
The trial brief must contain a statement of facts, issues, theory of the case, memorandum of law, supplemental joint schedule of assets, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and a list of all evidentiary issues for trial.
a brief statement of facts, issues, theory of case and memorandum of law, supplemental joint schedule of assets, and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and list any/all evidentiary issues for trial.
Document Type
Trial Brief
A proposed judgment must be attached to the trial brief.
A PROPOSED JUDGMENT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE TRIAL BRIEF.
Document Type
Trial Brief
Copies of proposed exhibits must be furnished to the Court and opposing counsel.
Furnish copies of proposed exhibits to the Court and opposing counsel.
Document Type
Proposed Exhibits
Supplemental trial witness lists must be supplied 21 days before trial in sufficient numbers and identify actual or probable witnesses, their appearance method, and medical-expert practice details and specialty.
Twenty-one (21) days before trial date, supply supplemental trial witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition, and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices, and his or her speciality.
Document Type
Supplemental Trial Witness List
All stipulations must be in writing and placed on the record.
All stipulations shall be in writing and placed on the record.
Document Type
Stipulations
Deposition objections must be submitted in writing with supporting citations of authority.
Objections must be presented to the Court in writing with citations of authority in support of the party’s position.
Document Type
Deposition Objections
Parties must prepare stipulations for entry of exhibits or written reasons for objections.
Have stipulations for entry of exhibits or stated written reasons for objections prepared.
Document Type
Exhibit Submission
Any case or statute cited in the trial brief must be attached as a photocopy.
If cases are cited, a photocopy of the case or statute shall be attached.
Document Type
Trial Brief
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A judgment of divorce and its required accompanying orders must be electronically filed no later than one week before the hearing.
Judgments of Divorce and all required accompanying Orders MUST be e-filed no later than ONE WEEK PRIOR of the Hearing or said Hearing will be adjourned.
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USB flash drives are prohibited for matters before Judge Grillo.
USB flash drives will not be accepted for matters before Judge Grillo.
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At a scheduled hearing, audio or video evidence may be presented using the device brought by the petitioner or respondent.
If the matter is scheduled for a hearing, any audio/video evidence may be presented USING the device BROUGHT IN BY the petitioner or respondent.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Deposition objections filed after the Final Pretrial will not be heard.
Objections to depositions filed after the day of Final Pretrial will not be heard.
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Depositions intended for trial must be purged at least 21 days before trial or objections will be deemed waived.
All depositions intended for use at trial shall be purged at least 21 days prior to trial or all objections shall be deemed waived.
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Motions in limine and other trial motions must be filed and scheduled at least 14 days before trial or they will be deemed waived.
Motions in Limine and/or trial motions shall be filed and scheduled at least fourteen (14) days prior to trial or deemed waived.
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A trial brief must be submitted at least 14 days before trial or on the date of the Final Pretrial.
At least fourteen (14) days before trial or on the date of the Final Pretrial, submit a trial brief containing
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A trial motion filed for the date of trial will not be heard unless good cause is shown.
Motions on the date of trial will not be heard except for good cause shown.
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The judgment-of-divorce electronic-filing deadline is no later than one week before the hearing, and the hearing will be adjourned if the deadline is missed.
Judgments of Divorce and all required accompanying Orders MUST be e-filed no later than ONE WEEK PRIOR of the Hearing or said Hearing will be adjourned.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Judge Grillo’s staff will not print required judge’s copies.
JUDGE GRILLO’S STAFF WILL NOT PRINT JUDGE’S COPIES.
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Parties must hand-deliver or mail judge’s copies of all motions and responses, to be received by 9:00 a.m. on the Friday before the scheduled hearing.
Judge’s copies are required for all motions and responses. These copies must be hand‑delivered or received by mail by 9:00 a.m. on the Friday before the scheduled hearing.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Any trial adjournment must be made by motion.
Trial adjournments must be motioned up.
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A domestic settlement conference may be adjourned once by stipulated order.
May be adjourned once by stipulated order; all further adjournments must be motioned up.
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A denovo hearing may be adjourned once for up to two weeks.
DENOVO HEARINGS: One adjournment allowed for up to two weeks. Any further adjournment must be done by stipulated order.
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