Judge Gary L. Willen

Applies to

Filing actions

Deposits for filing-action costs are required in all divisions, with the listed costs effective June 12, 2026.

The Clerk may refuse to accept a pleading or other document without the appropriate deposit unless indigence or another approved hardship is shown.

Fee

319

Applies to

Complaint for judgment with jury demand

A complaint for judgment with a jury demand requires a $319 filing-cost deposit.

Applies to

Affidavit of income expense financial disclosure and personal background

A completed Affidavit of Income, Expense, and Financial Disclosure and Personal Background must be filed for the Court to determine whether to excuse deposits.

Applies to

Pretrial continuance request

A pretrial continuance request must include a written motion and judgment entry submitted before the scheduled hearing date.

Applies to

Discovery certificate

Counsel must file a certificate stating that the listed discovery materials were submitted to the opposing party.

Deadline

7 business days

A small claims counterclaim complaint must be filed at least seven business days before the scheduled hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

The clerk must assign the default judgment motion for a hearing no earlier than seven days after filing.

Court-appointed counsel must submit a properly executed Affidavit of Indigence and Judgment Entry of Appointment within one week after appointment or no fees will be paid.

The court may continue the hearing because of a counterclaim to allow sufficient time for trial.

A pretrial conference may be continued at counsel's request only if a written motion and judgment entry are submitted in advance, and the new date is a date certain cleared in advance with the clerk.

A pretrial continuance requires a written motion and judgment entry submitted before the scheduled hearing, a date certain cleared in advance by the Clerk, and a time waiver if speedy-trial requirements would be affected.