Judge Terri L. Stupica

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Motion

A party seeking stenographic recording must file a written motion asking that the court reporter be named the official reporter for the hearing.

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Motion to designate an official court reporter

Counsel or a pro se party seeking a private official court reporter must file a motion requesting the appointment.

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Application for permission to record or broadcast proceedings

The recording or broadcasting application need not follow a special form, but must identify and be signed by the applicant and specify the equipment to be used.

A written application to the assigned judge for permission to record or broadcast must be made as early as reasonably practical and at least one-half hour before the proceeding, unless the judge permits otherwise.

The Clerk may not accept or docket an entry until the appropriate Judge or Magistrate approves it.

An opposition memorandum must be filed and served within 14 days after notice of the motion is received.

When settlement is reached before the hearing or trial, or an action is voluntarily dismissed, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must immediately notify the trial court by fax or email, particularly if motions are pending.

The sender bears the risks of fax transmission, and fax filers are urged to verify receipt with the Clerk.

Requests for appointed counsel for indigent defendants must be directed to the Clerk.

Every paper filed with the Clerk, Court, a Judge, or a Magistrate shall be served upon all opposing counsel and upon all parties not represented by counsel. Proof of service in writing shall be shown on or attached to the paper, or on a separate paper. No paper delivered to the Clerk, Court, Judge, or Magistrate without a certificate of service shall be considered by any Judge or Magistrate except trial briefs where it has been agreed by counsel that they shall not be exchanged.

The Clerk may use virtual certified-mail service through advanced postal technology, including electronic return-receipt technology and the Court's website.

Virtual service of process may be reviewed or challenged under Civil Rule 4.1, and confirmation is available through the Clerk of Court's office.