Judge Natalie R. Haupt
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion, Response, Reply
Communication
Phone
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Trial briefs, proposed jury instructions, and jury interrogatories should be emailed to Magistrate Julie Everett before the final pretrial and submitted in Word format.
Trial briefs (if filed), Proposed Jury Instructions, and Jury Interrogatories should be submitted prior to the final pretrial via email to Magistrate Julie Everett at jaeverett@starkcountyohio.gov. All submissions should be in Word format.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
When a stipulated protective order is anticipated, the parties should submit a proposed order within 30 days after the Court’s Case Management Order.
If so, a proposed Stipulated Protection Order should be submitted within 30 days of the Court’s Case Management Order.
Document Type
Stipulated Protective Order
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Dispositive motion deadlines must be set at least 75 days before trial.
Note: Dispositive motion deadlines must be at least 75 days prior to trial.
Page 3 | Case Management Deadlines
A reply brief on a summary judgment motion must be filed within seven days after service of the response brief.
Reply briefs shall be filed within seven days after service of the response briefs.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
A response brief on a motion to dismiss must be filed within 14 days after service of the motion.
Response briefs shall be filed within 14 days after service of the motion.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
A response brief on a summary judgment motion must be filed within 28 days after service of the motion.
Response briefs shall be filed within 28 days after service of the motion.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
Motions in limine should be filed under the Court's Case Management Order and no later than one week before trial.
Motions in limine should be filed in accordance with the Court’s Case Management Order, and in no event later than one week before trial.
Page 1 | Motions in Limine
Video deposition transcripts with objection logs must be delivered to the court at least two working days before trial.
Transcripts with objection logs shall be delivered to the Court at least two (2) working days prior to the trial.
Page 2 | Video Depositions
Counsel must confer and submit an agreed-upon statement to the court one working day before trial.
Counsel are expected to confer with one another and submit the agreed-upon statement to the Court one (1) working day before trial.
Page 2 | Voir Dire
The court will hold a non-oral motion hearing on or after the day following filing of the reply brief unless the court orders otherwise.
The court will hold a NON-ORAL hearing on the motion on or after the day following the filing of the Reply Brief unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Dispositive motions, responses, and replies must be served on opposing counsel by email.
Dispositive motions, responses, & replies shall be served on opposing counsel by email with courtesy copies provided to jaeverett@starkcountyohio.gov.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Dispositive motions, responses, and replies must be emailed to opposing counsel, with courtesy copies emailed to the court contact.
Dispositive motions, responses, & replies shall be served on opposing counsel by email with courtesy copies provided to jaeverett@starkcountyohio.gov.
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motions for continuance based on trial date conflicts must comply with and will be considered under Ohio Rules of Superintendence Rule 41(B).
Motions for continuance due to trial date conflicts must comply with, and will be considered in accordance with, Rule 41(B) of the Ohio Rules of Superintendence.
Page 1 | Trial Date
Requests to continue a trial date must comply with Ohio Rules of Superintendence Rule 41(A).
Requests for continuance of trial dates must comply with Rule 41(A) of the Ohio Rules of Superintendence.
Page 1 | Trial Date
Trial date conflicts must be reported to the court as early as practicable.
Trial date conflicts must be brought to the Court’s attention at the earliest practicable time.
Page 1 | Trial Date
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys are encouraged to use available courtroom technology and may contact Bailiff Scott Zehnder at (330) 451-7713 to arrange equipment familiarization.
Attorneys are encouraged to utilize the available technology and contact Scott Zehnder, Bailiff, at (330) 451-7713 to arrange a time to familiarize themselves with the equipment in the courtroom.
Page 2 | Technology