Cochran County District Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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Defense counsel must file the written notice immediately upon employment.

Immediately upon employment, the defense attorney shall file written notice thereof with the District Clerk and provide a copy of same to the attorney for the State and to the Court Coordinator.

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Deadline

3 working days

Jury questions, definitions, and instructions are due at least three working days before voir dire begins.

In all civil jury cases, anticipated jury questions, definitions and instructions shall be submitted to the Court in electronic medium no less than three (3) working days prior to commencement of voir dire examination.

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The children’s interest seminar must be completed before the final hearing.

The seminar shall be completed prior to the final hearing.

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The motion’s presentation date must be at least 10 days after mailing notice to the client.

Such motion shall be accompanied by the client's written consent to such withdrawal or a certification that a copy of such motion has been mailed to the client at his/her last known address, with notice advising the client that the motion will be presented to the Court at a date not less than ten (10) days after mailing, and that any objection to such withdrawal should be made to the Court in writing before such date.

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Orders must be submitted for signature within seven days of the hearing.

All orders shall be submitted for signature within 7 days of the hearing.

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The completed questionnaire must be brought or emailed before November 4, 2020.

As part of the court's ongoing measures to protect against the spread of the COVID-19 disease, we ask that you complete the following before reporting for Jury Service on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Bring this completed questionnaire with you or email it to rbradley@hockleycounty.org BEFORE Wednesday, November 4, 2020:

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Each side must complete the children’s interest seminar before obtaining a setting for a final hearing.

The Children's Interest Seminar must be completed by each side prior to obtaining a setting for a final hearing.

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Court-appointed counsel’s paysheets in civil cases are due within 30 days of a hearing, trial, or plea; late paysheets may not be paid.

Paysheets for court-appointed counsel in civil cases are due within 30 days of any hearing or trial or plea. Untimely paysheets may not be paid.

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Objections or motions concerning whether a jury proceeding will go forward will be heard at least seven days before it, or as soon as practicable if made or filed within seven days of the proceeding.

- 2. Any objections or motions related to proceeding with a jury proceeding will be heard by the judge presiding over the case at least seven days prior to the jury proceeding or as soon as practicable if the objection or motion is made or filed within seven days of the jury proceeding.

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Parties scheduled for a jury proceeding are encouraged to raise related objections or motions at least 10 days before the trial setting.

- 1. Parties who are scheduled for a jury proceeding are encouraged to make any objections or motions related to proceedings at least 10 days prior to the trial setting.

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Parties are encouraged to raise objections or motions at least 10 days before the trial setting.

Parties who are scheduled for a jury proceeding are encouraged to make any objections or motions related to proceedings at least 10 days prior to the trial setting.