Judge Brian H. May

Applies to

Petition

Must include

caption, case number

Petitions must use the prescribed caption, including the case and party information and pleading details shown in the form.

Applies to

Petition

A petition naming a corporate defendant must provide the specified officer or registered-agent information, with additional local-office information for a foreign corporation.

Applies to

Petition

If a defendant has a rural route, the petition must provide directions or a P.O. Box number.

A faxed document is deemed filed at the date and time recorded by the fax, and the transmitting party is responsible for ensuring the transmission is complete.

Applications for trial de novo in civil and small claims cases are due within ten days after judgment.

The interpreter's or translator's fee-and-expense statement must be filed before the Court taxes those amounts as costs.

The specified withdrawal notices must be served on the client personally, by first-class mail, or by third-party carrier at the client’s last known address.

A copy of the motion and a hearing notice stating the time, date, and place must be sent to the Prosecuting Attorney and defendant.

A process server appointed in place of the Sheriff must be a person of lawful age, not a corporation or business association.

During trial or a hearing, courtroom filings must be submitted to the division clerk, who scans them into the electronic system after the judge signs if a signature is required.

Applies to

Amended pleading

When leave to amend is granted, the party or attorney must submit the amendment electronically for filing.

Applies to

Petition or claim

A petition or claim may not be initiated by fax to the clerk or court and must comply with Rule 4.8.