Judge Stefanie L. Horton

Applies to

Motion for continuance

Must include

proposed order

To assert a vacation letter, file a motion for continuance with the vacation letter attached and include a proposed order.

Applies to

Draft judgment or order

So far as practicable, attorneys for all parties should approve a draft judgment or order as to form before it is presented to the judge.

Applies to

Motion to retain

A motion to retain must state in writing the factual and legal basis for retaining the case.

A party has 10 days from notice of a mediation referral to file an objection motion.

A party requesting a civil jury trial must file a written jury request at least 14 days before trial.

In non-jury cases, exceptions, motions, and pleas must be filed with the Court three days before the scheduled trial.

The Court will honor a timely-filed vacation letter only if the case has not already been preferentially set for trial.

A motion for continuance must be filed at least three business days before the trial or hearing.

The Court may grant or deny a motion for postponement with or without a hearing.

Contact

Phone

The Judge will not initiate a conference call; each judge will instruct the parties how to arrange conference calls.

Contact

Phone

The Judge may require an in-court hearing instead of a telephone hearing, upon notice to all parties.

Contact

Phone

A defendant may call the Court during regular business hours for citation information, but the call does not constitute an appearance.