Judge Patrick T. Dinkelacker

Pretrial statements are due two weeks before the pretrial conference, which is generally held two weeks before trial.

Pretrial statements are due two (2) weeks prior to the pretrial conference which is generally two (2) weeks before trial.

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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.

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Proposed jury instructions should be filed and emailed to the constable two weeks before trial.

Proposed jury instructions should be filed and emailed to the constable two weeks before trial.

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Attorneys must prepare proposed jury instructions and a trial brief two weeks before trial in civil jury trials.

I do require attorneys to prepare proposed jury instructions and a trial brief two (2) weeks prior to trial.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

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A continuance request should be made by filing an appropriate motion.

To obtain a continuance, please file an appropriate motion.

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Case management conferences are held by telephone; counsel must contact opposing counsel and initiate a conference call before calling the Court.

** ALL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES WILL BE HELD VIA TELEPHONE. PLEASE CONTACT OPPOSING COUNSEL PRIOR TO THE CMC AND INITIATE A CONFERENCE CALL -- THEN CALL THE COURT at 513-946-5850**

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