Hopkins County District Courts Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps. This page is scoped to Hopkins County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Civil cases
Before filing for ex parte relief, the filing attorney must diligently determine whether the other party is represented.
Before filing an application for ex parte relief, the filing attorney shall make a diligent effort to determine whether the other party is represented by an attorney
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Civil cases
If the other party is represented, the filing attorney must diligently contact opposing counsel before seeking ex parte relief and make reasonable accommodations concerning agreed orders, hearing scheduling, and related matters.
if they are, the filing attorney shall make a diligent effort to contact the other party's attorney prior to filing the application for ex parte relief and to make reasonable accommodations regarding agreed orders, scheduling hearings, etc.
Does Hopkins County District Courts require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?
Hopkins County District Courts rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Before filing for ex parte relief, the filing attorney must diligently determine whether the other party is represented.
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