Judge Rhonda L. Best

Applies to

Fax cover page

Must include

case number

A fax filing must include the listed case, document, transmission, filer, and cost information on its cover page.

Applies to

Fax transmitted document

A fax filer need not later submit the originals but must retain them and make them available for Court inspection if requested.

Applies to

Electronically transmitted document

A signature on an electronically transmitted document is treated as the purported attorney's or party's signature, but a document transmitted without authority must be stricken.

The Clerk must notify the filer if a transmitted document cannot be filed, and a submitted document is considered filed only when stamped by the Clerk and properly docketed.

Electronically transmitted documents will be received by the Court and will be considered led when submitted via e- ling portal.

A request for a court reporter must be filed in writing at least five court days before trial, and provision of a reporter remains within the Court’s discretion.

Applies to

Motion to continue

A motion to continue must be served on opposing counsel or the opposing party.

Service

Court service to clerk

File enough copies with the Clerk for pleadings, motions, or documents that will be served by the Clerk, bailiff, or sheriff.

Applies to

Pretrial notice

Service of pretrial notice under Civil Rule 5 is deemed sufficient notice of the pretrial conference.

Applies to

Electronically filed document

An electronically filed document requiring a fee may be rejected unless the filer follows the Court's payment instructions.

Fee

750

Applies to

Civil jury demand

A civil jury demand requires a $750 security deposit: $500 when the complaint or responsive pleading demanding a jury is filed and another $250 at least three weeks before trial; failure to pay either installment waives a jury, and the deposit is otherwise refunded at the conclusion of the case.

Applies to

Civil jury demand

If a civil case settles or is dismissed before trial but not all jurors can be notified, the requesting party must pay the fees of jurors who report for trial.