Judge Mark Henry Dettman

Applies to

Notice of limited appearance

An attorney making a limited appearance must file a notice identifying the hearing, any covered discrete issues, and the client’s contact information; one notice may cover multiple hearings.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order, certificate of conference

A continuance or postponement motion must include a Rule 4.05 Certificate of Conference and a proposed order setting the motion for hearing.

Applies to

Notice of completion of limited service

After completing a limited appearance, the attorney must file a notice advising the court that the limited service is complete.

Service

Mail

In a civil case, a self-represented litigant's failure to accept or pick up mail at the provided address is constructive receipt, which may be established by a postal service receipt or comparable proof of delivery.

Service

Mail

The required client notice must be sent by certified mail with return receipt requested.

Service

Email

If the client has provided an email address, the notice must also be sent by email.

The court may be asked to sign an order granting withdrawal only on or after ten days following the date of the required client notice.

The summary of requested relief must be filed no later than the day of the hearing.

Deadline

3 business days

Within three business days of a bankruptcy filing, the attorney must provide the court and all attorneys written notice containing the specified filing and debtor-attorney information.

Self-represented litigants must provide the court with address, telephone, and email contact listings where court personnel and opposing counsel can reach them.

During trial, counsel must not have personal discussions with the court, court personnel, or each other in the presence of jurors, parties, or witnesses.

Attorneys must promptly advise affected judges of any dual settings once they become aware of them.