Judge John W. Rudduck

Applies to

Form 30a application

An offender seeking screening must submit an application on Form 30a.

Applies to

Form 30b

Form 30b may be completed before Form 30a is filed.

Applies to

E filed document

An e-filed document requiring an attorney's or filing party's signature must use the conformed signature “/s/[name].”

Papers required to be served after the complaint must be filed within three days after service, except that specified discovery materials are not filed unless ordered or used as evidence or in connection with a motion.

Unless the judge or magistrate directs otherwise, counsel for the prevailing party must prepare the entry within 14 days, and opposing counsel must approve or reject it within 3 days of receipt.

If counsel does not present the dismissal entry within 20 days after informing the Court of settlement, the Judge may dismiss the case for want of prosecution.

Applies to

Copies of pleadings and papers

Copies of pleadings and papers may be obtained from the Clerk upon payment of a copy fee.

Applies to

Civil action or proceeding

A party must deposit the scheduled amount to secure costs before a civil action or proceeding is accepted for filing, except as otherwise provided by law.

Fee

250 $

Applies to

Civil case

The required deposit for a civil case is $250.

Counsel must submit the prepared entry or decision to opposing counsel for review.

If directed to prepare proposed findings, the requesting party must serve a copy on opposing counsel.

Applies to

Complaint

Service

Court service

the Clerk shall issue a summons and serve the complaint or third-