Judge Michael L. Long

Cell and landline phones must be turned off or disconnected throughout the videoconference hearing.

Participants must ensure that no family member, other person, or animal causes a distraction during the videoconference hearing.

The listed hearings may be held remotely only by party stipulation and/or court permission, at dates and times set by the Court, case by case and in the Court’s sole discretion.

The moving and opposing parties must submit their summary-judgment briefs no later than the hearing.

Criminal matters are scheduled for hearing on the first Criminal Day after filing, unless the court orders otherwise.

Domestic relations matters are scheduled for the first Domestic Relations Day after 60 days have expired from perfected service.

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Correspondence

Correspondence to the court about pending litigation must identify the case by title, number, and county.

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Correspondence

Correspondence transmitting pleadings or court journal entries, orders, or decrees must include the required preaddressed, stamped envelopes.

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Stipulation or agreement

Stipulations not made and recorded in open court or chambers, and agreements of counsel or parties, must be written, signed by the parties making them, and filed with the clerk to be recognized or considered.

At their discretion, District Court judges consult the listed judicial stakeholders when planning and implementing emergency modified court operations.

The presiding District Court judge or a designee must coordinate and facilitate communication with the listed judicial stakeholders to plan and implement any necessary emergency modified court operations plan.

When emergency modified court operations are necessary, the Clerk or a designee must notify court users, legal counsel, interpreters, jurors, and the public about the operations, how court functions will occur, and when normal operations will resume, using a reasonable and necessary information-dissemination method.