Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Judge Copy
- Email • Two Weeks Before Scheduled Motion Hearing but No Later Than 24 Hours Before Scheduled Motion Hearing
Adjournments
- An attorney with an irresolvable scheduling conflict should seek an adjournment in advance.
- A late interpreter request will result in the hearing being adjourned.
- Adjournment requests must state the case filing date and whether there have been prior adjournments.
Request must include
- Request an adjournment at least 24 hours before the hearing with the parties’ stipulation; if they cannot stipulate, the requesting party must file a motion.
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements4 rules
Any documents for consideration by the Court must be sent in .pdf format. Each document must be attached in an email as a separate PDF.
- File type
All exhibit and trial briefs must be submitted to the Court as hard copies no later than one week prior to your scheduled trial or evidentiary hearings.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
- Trial brief
Additionally, please include the case number in the document name and in the subject line of every email.
All exhibits must be tabbed, in a binder.
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
After filing, email the proposed default judgment to JudgeAbraham-Court at least two days before your scheduled motion hearing date.
Praecipes are required for motions to be addressed by the court.
Emergency filings MUST be marked as Emergency on the first page of the filing.
- Document
- Emergency filing
Must include
- •Emergency
The Proof of Service and a copy of both Orders must be attached to the Notice of Presentment as one document and each of the Order(s) are attached separately for entry in the same email.
- Document
- Notice of presentment
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Motions for change of custody, parenting time, or modification of child support must be praeciped before the Friend of the Court: see generally, Family Domestic / FOC (3rdcc.org).
Please praecipe any Motions to Show Cause before the Court.
An interpreter request must identify the case number, case name, requesting party, and requested language.
Court's wording
If a party needs an interpreter for a hearing or trial, please contact the Court at JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org at least 14 days before the hearing with the case number, case name, party requesting the interpreter, and language requested.
Show Cause Orders will not be signed until after a motion hearing has been held.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
File praecipes through ePraecipe.
To file a praecipe, visit ePraecipe (3rdcc.org).
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Emergency motions may be e-filed.
Emergency Motions can be e-filed.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A motion response not received within two days of the scheduled hearing will not be considered.
If a response to a motion is not received within two days of the scheduled motion hearing, it will NOT be considered by the Court.
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Submit hard copies of exhibit and trial briefs no later than one week before the scheduled trial or evidentiary hearing.
All exhibit and trial briefs must be submitted to the Court as hard copies no later than one week prior to your scheduled trial or evidentiary hearings.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
File proof of service timely for a motion; otherwise, the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
A proof of service must be timely filed or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
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After the praecipe is received, the moving party must serve the opposing party with a hearing notice and file proof of service.
Upon receipt of the praecipe, the moving party must serve the opposing party a notice of hearing and file a proof of service indicating the same.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Judge’s copies are optional; if provided, email them two weeks before the motion hearing but no later than 24 hours beforehand, and note that emailed copies are saved for two weeks.
JUDGE'S COPIES: Judge’s copies are not necessary at this time. However, if Judge’s copies are emailed, please note they are only saved for two weeks. If you would like to provide a judge’s copy, please email JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org two weeks before your scheduled motion hearing but no later than 24 hours before your scheduled motion hearing.
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Requests for courtesy copies will be denied.
Any requests for courtesy copies will be denied.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The Court may request briefing instead of oral argument.
The Court may request briefing in lieu of oral arguments.
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Motions for reconsideration do not require oral argument.
Motions for Reconsideration do not require oral argument.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Request an adjournment at least 24 hours before the hearing with the parties’ stipulation; if they cannot stipulate, the requesting party must file a motion.
All adjournments must be made at least 24 hours prior to the Court hearing and must be made upon stipulation of the parties. If the parties cannot stipulate, the party requesting the adjournment must file a motion.
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A late interpreter request will result in the hearing being adjourned.
Failure to request an interpreter in a timely manner will result in an adjournment of the Court hearing.
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Adjournment requests must state the case filing date and whether there have been prior adjournments.
All requests for adjournments must include the filing date of the case and whether or not there have been prior adjournments.
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An attorney with an irresolvable scheduling conflict should seek an adjournment in advance.
Attorneys are expected to only have one court appearance via Zoom at a time. If an attorney has a conflict that cannot be resolved, the attorney should contact the court or seek an adjournment in advance.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Email a copy of the Emergency Motion to Chambers staff.
A copy of the Emergency Motion MUST be emailed to Chambers staff.
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Ex parte communications with the Court are inappropriate and will not be considered.
Ex parte communication with the Court is inappropriate and will not be considered.
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Email electronic copies of exhibit and trial briefs to the Court no later than one week before the scheduled trial or evidentiary hearing.
Electronic copes of the exhibit and trial briefs must also be submitted to the Court at JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org no later than one week prior to your scheduled trial or evidentiary hearing.
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Email the proposed default judgment to JudgeAbraham-Court at least two days before the scheduled motion hearing.
After filing, email the proposed default judgment to JudgeAbraham-Court at least two days before your scheduled motion hearing date.
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Request an interpreter by emailing the Court at least 14 days before the hearing and include the case number, case name, requesting party, and requested language.
If a party needs an interpreter for a hearing or trial, please contact the Court at JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org at least 14 days before the hearing with the case number, case name, party requesting the interpreter, and language requested.
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All written communications with Court staff must include every party to the case.
All parties to a case must be included on all written communications with Court staff.
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File each objection with the Court and email it to JudgeAbraham-Court, copying the Courtroom Clerk.
All objections must be filed with the Court and emailed to JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org with Courtroom Clerk, Marciana Lawrence (marciana.lawrence@3rdcc.org), carbon copied on the email.
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Before filing for emergency or ex parte relief, movants should contact Chambers staff and bring the motion to Judicial Attorney Maya Younis’s attention.
Movants seeking emergency or ex parte relief should contact chambers staff prior to filing to ensure staff is aware of the motion being filed, and should also be brought to the Judicial Attorney, Maya Younis’s, attention.
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Bring any filed motion for reconsideration to the Judicial Attorney’s attention.
Motions for Reconsideration that are filed must be brought to the attention of the Judicial Attorney, Hiba Mukhal, hiba.mukhal@3rdcc.org.
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If a motion is resolved or is to be removed from the docket, the parties must email Chambers staff as soon as feasible.
If your motion is resolved or you wish to remove your motion from the Court’s Docket, the parties must notify Chambers staff via email, JudgeAbraham-Court@erdcc.org, as soon as feasible.
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Attorneys are expected to only have one court appearance via Zoom at a time. If an attorney has a conflict that cannot be resolved, the attorney should contact the court or seek an adjournment in advance.
Attorneys are expected to only have one court appearance via Zoom at a time. If an attorney has a conflict that cannot be resolved, the attorney should contact the court or seek an adjournment in advance.
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Emails to the Court must include the complete case number in the subject line.
All emails to the court must include the complete case number in the subject line (ex: 23-123456-DO).
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Contact the Record Room by phone or email if you have not received an order copy or need a certified copy.
If you have not received a copy of an order or are requesting a certified copy, please contact the Record Room at 313-224-5530 or wcrecordroom@waynecounty.com.
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