Judge Brittany M. Johns

Applies to

Affidavit of inability to prepay or give security for costs

An affidavit seeking inability-to-pay treatment must detail the affiant’s financial resources and income; the affiant should be able to satisfy the Court that the exception is justified.

Applies to

Request for return of time stamped copies by mail

Anyone requesting return of time-stamped copies by mail must furnish the Clerk with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Applies to

Pleading or other paper

Each pleading or other paper must have a title stating the filer’s name and party designation and the nature of the document.

A party generally must file a counter-memorandum or other response within ten (10) days after receiving a motion, or the court will treat the motion as submitted and rule on it; exceptions apply.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, counsel for the prevailing party must prepare the journal entry and submit it to opposing counsel for endorsement within seven days after the decree, judgment, or order.

Counsel receiving a proposed journal entry must approve or reject it within seven days; if counsel cannot agree, the judge will direct the entry or may prepare and file it.

Applies to

Proposed legal notice

Service

Publication

Counsel seeking service by publication must submit the proposed notice to the Clerk, who must promptly publish it in a newspaper of general circulation upon compliance.

Service

Publication

When the Plaintiff proceeds in forma pauperis and the Defendant’s residence is unknown in a divorce, annulment, or legal separation action, service must be by posting and mail as required by Civil Rule 4.4(A)(2).

Applies to

Proposed legal notice

Service

Publication

Counsel seeking this form of service must submit the proposed notice to the Clerk, and the notice must state the time and place of the final hearing.

Applies to

Civil action or proceeding filing

Civil actions and proceedings require a cost deposit before filing unless an affidavit of inability to prepay or give security is approved.

Cost deposit amounts are periodically determined by the Court and published by the Clerk, and may change over time, subject to applicable law.

Counsel and parties are encouraged to periodically check with the Clerk for changes to cost deposit amounts.