Judge Robert A. Goering
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion, Memorandum
Adjournments
- A written motion for a continuance in a civil case must be made no later than 30 days before trial.
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Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed civil jury instructions must be emailed to the law clerk one week before trial.
Proposed civil jury instructions shall be submitted by e-mail to the law clerk one week before trial.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Pretrial statements must be filed two days before pretrial.
Pretrial statements shall be filed two days prior to pretrial in accordance with Local Rule 15(B)(2).
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of all civil motions and memoranda must be emailed to the Court.
Parties shall provide courtesy copies of all civil motions and memoranda by email to swertz@hamiltoncountycourtsoh.gov.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a motion to compel, counsel may call Court staff to schedule a telephone conference with the Judge.
Counsel may, prior to filing a motion to compel, call Court staff to schedule a telephone conference with the Judge.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A written motion for a continuance in a civil case must be made no later than 30 days before trial.
Motions for continuances in civil cases shall be made in writing no later than 30 days before trial.
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Chambers Communication Rules
The parties must inform the Court when a motion is ready for a ruling.
The parties shall inform the Court when a motion is ripe for ruling.
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If a decision has not been issued within 60 days, parties are advised to contact Court staff.
Parties are advised to contact Court staff if a decision is not forthcoming within 60 days.
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