Judge Leah Dinkelacker
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Document Format Requirements1 rule
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Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Proposed jury instructions must be filed and emailed to the staff attorney at least two weeks before trial.
Proposed jury instructions should be filed and emailed to the staff attorney at least two weeks before trial.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026
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Pretrial statements are due one week before the pretrial conference.
Pretrial statements are due 1 week prior to the pretrial conference.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026
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Objections to testimony presented by videotape or deposition should be presented at least one week before trial.
If testimony is to be presented by videotape or deposition, objections should be presented at least one week before trial.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
To obtain a continuance in a criminal case, file an appropriate motion.
When a case is set for trial, I expect it to go on the date set. To obtain a continuance, please file an appropriate motion.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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