Court Rules

Caldwell County Justice of the Peace Courts Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps.

In jury cases, motions in limine, exceptions, pretrial motions, and pleas must be presented and heard at the pretrial hearing or they are waived absent good cause; continuance motions based on new circumstances are excepted.

Except for motions for continuance based on new circumstances, all motions in limine, exceptions and all pre-trial motions and pleas in each jury case shall be presented and heard at pre-trial hearing. All such exceptions, motions, and pleas not presented and heard at scheduled pre-trial hearings will be deemed waived, except upon a showing of good cause.

Common questions about Caldwell County Justice of the Peace Courts pre-motion conference requirements

Does Caldwell County Justice of the Peace Courts require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

In jury cases, motions in limine, exceptions, pretrial motions, and pleas must be presented and heard at the pretrial hearing or they are waived absent good cause; continuance motions based on new circumstances are excepted.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 6, section 2.8 Matters Preliminary to Trial on the Merits