Judge Paul Timothy Rashott

Applies to

Civil jury demand

A civil jury demand must be filed as written notice to the court.

A party requesting file-stamped copies returned by mail must include a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope with the original filing.

Applies to

Continuance motion

Continuance motions must follow applicable legal notice and pleading requirements.

Applies to

Jury trial request

Jury fees must be paid when the jury-trial request is submitted to the court.

Applies to

Jury trial request

Jury fees are non-refundable.

A court may assess a noncompliant party up to $1.00 for a titled document’s first page and $0.25 for each additional page to provide necessary copies.

A continuance request must be submitted to the court in writing at least three business days before trial or hearing, unless its grounds arose later.

The court may grant or deny a continuance motion with or without a hearing.

When informed that an attorney is in trial, the Court will verify the assignment. The case will be reset upon confirmation. If the attorney is not actually in trial as represented by the attorney or agent, the case may be tried without further notice. An attorney who requests a reset under this rule is responsible for enduring the motion was granted by the presiding judge.

A civil jury demand must be filed no later than 14 days before the case is set for trial; an untimely demand waives the jury-trial right unless the presiding Judge excuses it for good cause.

Deadline

10 business days

A motion to retain must be filed with the Court at least ten business days before the specified dismissal date.

An objection to a motion to retain must state its basis in writing and be provided to the Court and opposing party within three days of service of the motion.