Judge Frank Joseph

Applies to

Pleading or filed document

Must include

ai disclosure

A party who uses generative AI to prepare a filed pleading or document must disclose its use, identify the tool and how it was used, and certify that the AI-assisted content has been checked for accuracy.

Applies to

Omnibus hearing motion

The court will not hold a formal Omnibus Hearing in a criminal matter unless a written motion is filed with the court.

Applies to

Pretrial agreement

A pretrial agreement presented to the court must state whether it is binding or non-binding between the State and the defendant.

In criminal cases, both prosecution and defense must file pretrial motions within ten days after the information is filed and at least thirty days before trial, unless the court permits otherwise for good cause.

The moving attorney must request a hearing date for pretrial motions at the earliest opportunity so that filing and hearing the motions do not delay trial.

The Acknowledgment of Rights form must be filed on or before the date of arraignment.

Attorneys or their staff may arrange with a District Judge’s court assistant or law clerk to access the library outside its stated hours.

Law and motion matters must be heard in open court, but ex parte matters may be presented in the presiding judge’s chambers.

Counsel must first check with the judge’s court assistant for available hearing dates and times when seeking a hearing.

Applies to

Request for hearing

The movant must serve the hearing request on all parties entitled to notice.

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The judge’s staff completes, files, and sends the hearing notice unless the judge directs the movant to do so.

Applies to

Motion

The clerk, at the time of filing, will stamp a hearing date and time on the original and copies of the motion. The movant shall serve a copy of the motion with the hearing date and time indicated, on all parties entitled to notice.