Judge Scott A. Spoonts

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Jury trial request

A party seeking a civil jury trial must file a written request with the court no later than 14 days before trial.

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Continuance motion

A continuance motion at a scheduled jury trial must be in writing.

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Jury waiver

A defendant waiving a jury at docket call must present a written waiver signed by counsel and/or the defendant.

A civil jury-trial request is due no later than 14 days before the date set for trial.

A date mentioned in the rules that falls on a weekend or court holiday moves to the first following business day.

Written notice of counsel substitution must reach the court before the case continues.

Attorneys should follow ethical rules concerning media discussions of cases and improper ex parte communications with the judge.

Counsel should address objections, arguments, and other comments to the judge or jury, not opposing counsel.

Defense attorneys or defendants may request a reset of an appearance no later than 24 hours before the current setting.

At a scheduled jury trial, the State and Defense must either announce ready or file a written motion for continuance.