Judge Anna D. Hord
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
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.
Exhibits must be exchanged in advance by pdf to the court, court reporter and to each side to avoid contact.
- File type
- Exhibits
Document Filing Requirements16 rules
All motions for continuance shall contain a certificate of conference that the request has been discussed with all opposing parties or counsel and that such motion is agreed or opposed.
- Document
- Motion for continuance
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Default judgments shall be approved as to form by counsel.
All agreed orders or judgments shall be approved as to form by all counsel and/or *pro se* parties.
An early jury-trial setting request must include a certification addressing discovery completion, payment of the jury fee, and filing of the jury demand.
Court's wording
Requests for settings for jury trials at an earlier date shall include a certification that all discovery is complete, or will be complete at least twenty (20) days prior to the first docket date, that the jury fee has been paid, and that a demand for jury has been filed.
In disputed property division cases, each attorney shall submit to the Court and opposing counsel not later than the commencement of trial an inventory of property, with values, and debts and a proposed property division including property claimed or recognized as separate property.
All temporary orders involving children shall include injunctive relief prohibiting disparaging remarks, using alcohol/drugs 24 hours prior to and during any possession of the child(ren), and overnight stays by an unrelated adult during the possession of the child(ren).
Each side shall submit a financial information report to the court and the opposing side in each case seeking temporary spousal support and/or child support.
In all cases where spousal support is requested, each party shall submit a financial information report to the court and the opposing sides showing minimum reasonable needs.
Motions to Modify Temporary Orders shall not be heard unless an affidavit is attached to the motion including facts supporting a serious and immediate concern that cannot be addressed at a final hearing.
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.
Such notice shall be included within the motion or a copy of the letter attached to the motion.
A motion to withdraw must include either the client's written consent or a certification that the motion was mailed to the client with notice of the presentation date at least 10 days after mailing and the deadline for written objections.
Court's wording
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.
If there is no substitution of counsel as provided in Rule 6.02, no attorney of record shall attempt to withdraw without presenting a motion and obtaining from the Court an order granting leave to withdraw.
Any attorney substituting for another attorney of record shall file with the Clerk a written notice of substitution signed by the client together with a proposed order permitting the substitution.
- Document
- Notice of substitution
Must include
- •Proposed order
No physical or documentary evidence shall be published to the jury without leave requested and granted by the Judge.
In contested matters, all counsel and *pro se* parties shall make reasonable effort to agree, in writing, to the form of the order to be submitted to the Court.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All orders must be submitted for signature within 7 days after the hearing.
All orders shall be submitted for signature within 7 days of the hearing.
Page 4 | Rule 1.06 Submission of Orders, Judgments and Instruments
In civil jury cases, anticipated jury questions, definitions, and instructions must be submitted 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.
Page 6 | Rule 2.11 Jury Questions and Instructions
A party must submit proposed questions for jurors to the judge or coordinator for approval at least 30 days before the jury-trial setting.
If a party has questions for the jurors, the party shall submit the proposed question to the judge or coordinator for approval at least 30 days prior to the jury trial setting.
Page 6 | Rule 2.12 Juror Questionnaires
Paysheets for court-appointed counsel in civil cases are due within 30 days of a hearing, trial, or plea; untimely 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.
Page 10 | Rule 4.12 Paysheets
A party must submit proposed juror questions to the judge for approval at least 30 days before the jury trial setting.
e. If any party has questions for the jurors, the party shall submit the proposed questions to the judge for approval at least 30 days prior to the jury trial setting.
Page 10 | Rule 4.10 Juror Questionnaires
Service and Proof of Service Rules
After a pre-trial motion hearing is set, the moving party must ensure proper notice or citation is provided to all opposing parties entitled to it.
After setting is obtained, it is the responsibility of the moving party to obtain proper notice to or citation on all opposing parties entitled thereto.
Page 5 | Rule 2.06 Hearings on Pre-Trial Pleas and Motions
Exhibits must be exchanged with the parties and the Court before any hearing.
All exhibits will be exchanged with the parties and the Court prior to any hearings.
Page 7 | RULE 3 - FAMILY AND JUVENILE CASES; Rule 3.04 Temporary Orders
When filing a notice of substitution, the substituting attorney must furnish a copy to the Judge, the replaced attorney, and all other attorneys of record or pro se parties.
At the time of filing, such attorney shall furnish a copy of the notice to the Judge, the attorney for whom substitution is being made, and all other attorneys of record or *pro se* parties.
Page 11 | Rule 6.02
If withdrawal is granted, the attorney must notify the party and all other attorneys or pro se parties by mail and file proof of notice with the Clerk.
If leave is granted, the attorney shall notify the party and all other attorneys or *pro se* parties of such action by mail and file proof of notice with the Clerk.
Page 11 | Rule 6.03
A copy of a motion to withdraw must be delivered or mailed to opposing counsel.
A copy of the motion shall also be delivered or mailed to opposing counsel.
Page 11 | Rule 6.03
Exhibits must be exchanged with the parties and the court before any trial or hearing.
Exhibits shall be exchanged with the parties and the court prior to any trial or hearing.
Page 12 | Rule 8.01 Trial Witnesses and Exhibits
Exhibits should be exchanged with counsel before the hearing, with a copy provided to the court.
Please exchange exhibits with counsel prior to the hearing with a copy to the court.
Page 4 | Rule 1.09 In-Person hearings and Zoom Hearings
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Except for an agreed continuance granted with leave of Court, a continuance requires good cause shown by written motion supported by affidavit.
Otherwise, continuances will not be granted except for good cause shown upon written motion supported by affidavit.
Page 3 | Rule 1.04 Continuances
A motion for continuance based on a conflicting setting must disclose the other court and case, the setting time and date, and include a copy of the setting notice.
the Court and opposing counsel with a motion for continuance, which shall disclose the name of the court in which such other case is pending, the style of the case, the time for which such case is set, and the date on which the conflicting setting was made. A copy of the setting notice of the conflicting case shall be attached to the motion.
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The party filing a continuance motion is responsible for obtaining a hearing on it in a timely fashion.
The party filing the motion shall be responsible for obtaining a hearing on the motion in timely fashion.
Page 3 | Rule 1.04 Continuances
With the Court’s leave, an agreed continuance may be granted without a written motion.
With leave of Court, an agreed continuance may be granted without a written motion.
Page 3 | Rule 1.04 Continuances
Chambers Communication Rules
If the conflicting case is passed, continued, or disposed of before or during the week of trial, the attorney must immediately notify the Judge and opposing counsel.
In the event the conflicting case is passed, continued or disposed of prior to or during the week in which the case is set for trial under these Rules, the attorney shall immediately notify the Judge and opposing counsel of such fact.
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Each judge with an approved in-person jury proceeding will require the parties to communicate with the court if any participant in the jury proceeding, including attorneys, parties, attorney support staff, or witnesses, has tested positive for COVID-19
Each judge with an approved in-person jury proceeding will require the parties to communicate with the court if any participant in the jury proceeding, including attorneys, parties, attorney support staff, or witnesses, has tested positive for COVID-19
Page 14 | Communication Protocols
During a trial or hearing, no one may approach the Judge, Clerk, or other hearing participants about unrelated matters without the Court's permission.
During the course of a trial or hearing, no person shall approach the Judge, Clerk or other participants in the hearing (including counsel) about matters not related to the hearing, without the permission of the Court.
Page 12 | Rule 8.03 Conduct of Parties, Witnesses and Spectators
Attorneys may notify the Court of scheduled vacations in accordance with the cited regional rule.
Attorneys may notify the Court of scheduled vacations in accordance with Rule 11 of the Regional Rules of Administration of the Ninth Administrative Judicial Region.
Page 12 | Rule 7.01 Attorney Vacations