Judge Jason S. Doele

Applies to

Motion for fees

Court-appointed counsel must file a positively verified fee motion itemizing the time and expenses spent before the payment claim can be allowed.

Applies to

Motion for fees

Fee motions must be transmitted to and reviewed by the county attorney, who must initial and forward the claim to the court, noting any objection.

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Property statement

Each party must complete the Property Statement before a final hearing or trial can be scheduled.

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Memorandum brief

Either party may submit a memorandum brief, but must serve a copy on the adverse party upon submission.

An issued ex parte order must be served on the opposing party or counsel forthwith.

The plaintiff must furnish the opposing party a copy of the property statement within 30 days from filing the action.

Court-appointed counsel must file the fee motion within 90 days after the case closes, unless good cause or excusable delay is shown.

The plaintiff must file the property statement within 30 days after filing the action.

The defendant must file the completed property statement within 30 days after the plaintiff files the initial statement.

At the request of the judge serving the clerk's county, the clerk must maintain correspondence about pending litigation in the relevant case files.

Counsel must notify the clerk as soon as possible, and at least 10 days before a hearing, when a court interpreter is necessary.

Virtual hearing participants must contact the appropriate court representative at least 24 hours before the hearing to obtain instructions and an invitation.