Judge Tracey A. Yokich
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion, Responsive Pleadings, Trial Brief
Courtesy copies
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Court-wideDocument Format Requirements1 rule
At the trial judge's discretion, photocopies of completed standard jury instructions are acceptable if blanks are completed and alternatives selected; each instruction must be on a separate sheet.
At the discretion of the trial Judge, photocopies of completed SJI's are acceptable provided that blank spaces are completed and any alternatives in the instructions are chosen. Each instruction shall be on a separate sheet.
Document Filing Requirements9 rules
In jury cases, counsel must submit in writing any special questions they want asked of prospective jurors.
In jury cases, submit to the Court in writing special jury questions that counsel desire to be asked of the prospective jurors.
Document Type
Special Jury Questions
Fourteen days before trial, parties must supply sufficient witness lists identifying actual or probable witnesses, their appearance mode, and specified medical-expert information.
Fourteen days before trial date, supply 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 specialty.
Document Type
Witness List
Proposed exhibits must be marked before trial; attorneys must prepare an exhibit log and provide stipulations for entry or reasons for objections, with copies furnished to the Court and opposing counsel whenever practicable.
Have proposed exhibits marked prior to trial. In Judge Yokich’s court a video recording system is utilized. Attorneys are responsible for marking exhibits and preparing an exhibit log. Counsel shall have stipulations for entry or stated reasons for objections. Whenever practicable, copies of exhibits shall be furnished to the Court and opposing counsel for use during the trial.
Document Type
Exhibit Log
For a jury trial, parties should provide completed, typed jury instructions and a proposed jury verdict form to the Court and all counsel.
If a jury trial, to the extent possible, have completed, typed jury instructions, including proposed jury verdict form for the Court and all counsel (not just by jury instruction number).
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Bench-trial briefs must contain a statement of facts, issues, theory of case, memorandum of law, joint schedule of assets, and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Trial briefs shall contain a statement of facts, issues, theory of case, memorandum of law, joint schedule of assets, and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Document Type
Trial Brief
A party seeking a remote appearance must file an ex parte motion with a proposed order at least 48 hours before the scheduled court date.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAR REMOTELY, YOU MUST FILE AN EX PARTE MOTION WITH A PROPOSED ORDER 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED COURT DATE.
Document Type
Ex Parte Motion
A brief is required for motions heard on the regular motion day.
Brief Required: Yes
Document Type
Motion
Parties must submit a joint succinct statement describing the case that does not exceed one paragraph.
Joint succinct statement as to what the case is about, not to exceed one paragraph.
Document Type
Joint Succinct Statement
Bench-trial briefs must attach photocopies of cited cases or statutes, and any stipulations must be prepared in writing for placement on the record.
If cases or statutes are cited, a photocopy of the case or statute shall be attached. Prepare stipulations in writing, if any, to be placed on the record.
Document Type
Trial Brief
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Responses to deposition objections must be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before trial.
with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.
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Motions in limine and trial motions must be filed and heard at least 14 days before trial.
Motions in Limine and/or trial motions shall be filed and heard at least 14 days prior to trial.
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Deposition objections must be submitted with supporting law and argument at least 14 days before trial, with responses filed 7 days before trial.
If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.
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Dispositive motions must be filed and heard at least 28 days before trial unless the Court permits otherwise.
Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, all dispositive motions shall be filed and heard at least 28 days prior to trial.
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In a bench trial, the Trial Brief must be submitted at least 2 days before trial.
If a bench trial, submit a Trial Brief at least 2 days prior.
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Witness lists must be supplied at least 14 days before trial in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel.
Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses
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A request to appear remotely must be filed at least 48 hours before the scheduled court date.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAR REMOTELY, YOU MUST FILE AN EX PARTE MOTION WITH A PROPOSED ORDER 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED COURT DATE.
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Motions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained absent good cause.
Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.
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Deposition objections filed on the day of trial will not be entertained absent good cause.
Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
One Judge's Copy of each motion, responsive pleading, and trial brief must be provided.
Please provide a "Judge's Copy" of all Motion and Responsive Pleadings and Trial Briefs.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motion adjournments must be arranged with the clerk before the motion day.
Motion Adjournments: Must be done with clerk prior to motion day
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Chambers Communication Rules
A party must contact the judge's secretary for an available hearing date before filing a Request for Hearing on a Motion form.
Contact Judge's Secretary for an available hearing date prior to filing the Request for Hearing on a Motion form.
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If deposition objections remain unresolved, parties must contact the Judge's secretary to obtain a hearing date.
If the parties have not resolved the objections, the parties shall contact the Judge's secretary for a hearing date regarding the deposition objections.
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The clerk or secretary may be contacted to schedule a special hearing time for motions in limine or trial motions.
Motions in Limine and/or trial motions can be scheduled at special times to accommodate counsel. Contact this Court’s clerk or secretary to schedule special time.
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The judge's clerk may be contacted by telephone at (586) 493-0357 regarding filing questions and related matters.
Judge's Clerk Filing Questions, etc.(586) 493-0357
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