Judge Anita M. DeLeon

A party receiving notice of a mediation referral must file any objection motion within 10 days of the notice.

A civil jury demand is due at least 14 days before trial; an untimely demand waives a jury unless the judge excuses the late filing for good cause.

An eviction jury demand is due at least 3 days before trial; an untimely demand waives the right to a jury.

Once a civil jury demand is made and the fee is paid or the inability statement is filed, it cannot be withdrawn without written approval from both parties.

Once an eviction jury demand is made and the fee is paid, it cannot be withdrawn without written approval from both parties.

Applies to

Motion to retain

A motion to retain must state in writing the factual and legal bases for retaining the case.

Applies to

Civil jury trial request

When filing a civil jury demand, the requester must pay the jury fee or file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Cost.

Applies to

Civil jury trial request

Civil jury fees are non-refundable.

Applies to

Eviction jury trial request

When filing an eviction jury demand, the requester must pay the jury fee or file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Motions for Continuance should be filed not later than Thursday of the week preceding trial and will be heard at the discretion of the court. The notice and pleading requirements of law must be followed. Continuances may not be heard thereafter unless they allege grounds which arose only after that time.

Pretrial hearings remain scheduled for the day set unless a written State or Defense motion for continuance is granted.

Cases must proceed when set unless the court grants a written motion for continuance.