Judge J. Allan Garrett

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Witness list

The State must provide a list of qualifying guilt/innocence witnesses at least 10 days before trial, unless good cause is shown.

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Oral argument request

A request for oral argument must be in writing.

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Proposed order

All parties must e-file proposed orders before the hearing or submission date.

An oral-argument request must be filed at least seven days before the hearing.

Late filings will not be considered unless the Court grants leave.

Proposed orders must be e-filed before the hearing or submission date.

An oral-argument request must be served on all parties at least seven days before the hearing.

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Response and summary judgment evidence

The non-movant must serve the response and summary-judgment evidence within 21 days after the motion is filed, absent leave of Court.

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Reply

Absent leave of Court, the movant may serve a reply within seven days after the response is filed.

a. Attorneys should observe the letter of all canons of ethic, including those dealing with discussion of cases with representatives of the media and those concerning improper ex parte communications with the Judge;

Contact

Phone

The attorney requesting a telephone conference must arrange the call; the judge will not initiate it, and attorneys must make all arrangements with telephone operators.

Settings for non-jury matters and jury trials must be arranged through the Court Coordinator/Administrator's office.