Judge Anthony Brock
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- A continuance must be requested by written motion filed with the Clerk stating the reason for the request and whether opposing counsel objects.
- A trial will be continued only when the requesting party shows just cause arising from unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances that prevent adequate trial preparation.
Request must include
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Every continuance motion must be accompanied by a proposed entry granting the requested continuance.
All motions for continuance shall be accompanied by a proposed entry granting the request.
Document Type
Continuance Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
The parties must file a Civil Rule 26(F) report that outlines a proposed discovery plan.
The parties shall file the Civil Rule 26(F) report outlining a proposed discovery plan prior to the second status conference.
Document Type
Civil Rule 26f Report
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Absent such agreement, each party shall submit proposed jury instructions, interrogatories, and verdict forms on all claims or defenses applicable to that party by the date set forth in the Scheduling Order.
Summary: Absent agreement, each party must submit proposed jury instructions for all claims or defenses applicable to that party by the Scheduling Order deadline.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Note?
In civil cases, counsel are encouraged to submit jury instructions, interrogatories (if applicable), and verdict forms that are agreeable to all parties.
Summary: In civil cases, counsel are encouraged, but not required, to submit agreed-upon jury instructions, applicable interrogatories, and verdict forms.
Requirement
Document requirement
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The parties must file a Civil Rule 26(F) report containing a proposed discovery plan before the second status conference.
The parties shall file the Civil Rule 26(F) report outlining a proposed discovery plan prior to the second status conference.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 1 | SCHEDULING — CIVIL
Trial briefs must be submitted by the deadline specified in the Scheduling Order.
Trial briefs are due by the date set forth in the Scheduling Order.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 1 | TRIAL PROCEDURE
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A trial will be continued only when the requesting party shows just cause arising from unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances that prevent adequate trial preparation.
Trials will only be continued upon a showing of just cause created by unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances which prohibit a party from adequately preparing for trial.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES
A continuance must be requested by written motion filed with the Clerk stating the reason for the request and whether opposing counsel objects.
All requests for a continuance shall be made by written motion filed with the Clerk. The motion shall set forth the reason for the requested continuance, and whether opposing counsel objects to the motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES