Potter County Courts at Law
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- If an attorney makes vacation plans after receiving a trial-setting notice, the attorney must immediately notify the Court and other parties and request a reset; the Court will rule after allowing all parties to respond.
- Failure to comply with the hearing-setting rule may constitute good cause for a continuance.
- A continuance motion based on an attorney's conflicting settings must be filed in every affected court and identify each conflicting case setting.
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Request must include
Document Format Requirements6 rules
(3) presentation of any physical evidence offered at a remote proceeding detention hearing shall be displayed so that the court, attorneys, parties, and witness can view it simultaneously.
Remote testimony must have unobstructed audio and video, and a noncompliant witness may not give evidence.
Court's wording
The court will ensure that there is unobstructed audio and view of any party or witness who provides testimony from a remote location. No witness will be permitted to give any evidence who does not comply with the requirement.
setting party may file a written response within 10 days.
Once the discovery period has expired according to the Scheduling Order, either party may request, in writing, that the case be placed on the non-jury or civil jury trial docket
in writing
Formatting
- •The notice must be in writing
It is recommended that each party file this proposed property division form in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by the Court.
Document Filing Requirements27 rules
(b) All requests for a setting shall include an estimate of the amount of court time required for the hearing.
A hearing-setting motion or confirmation letter must certify a good-faith conference or attempted conference about the hearing date and time, and explain why no conference occurred if applicable.
- Document
- Hearing setting motion or confirmation letter
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing. If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer.
Pleadings and motions filed by counsel or self-represented parties must comply with the AI standing order and contain the required AI certification.
- Document
- Pleading or motion
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
(b) All pleadings and motions filed by counsel and self-represented parties shall comply with the "Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence," and contain the "Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence". (see appendices A and B)
(1) Filing with the Court a motion requesting a hearing and an order setting a hearing, accompanied by a certificate of service to opposing counsel;
- Document
- Hearing request motion
Include
- •Certificate of service
Upon receipt of a request for setting, any opposing party shall have 20 days to object in writing detailing the reasons for objection;
Counsel requesting a setting shall further affirm in writing that all discovery has been concluded so far as counsel is aware.
(a) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, an expert witness that is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case must provide a written report that is prepared and signed by the witness in addition to the other requirements of Tex. R. Civ. P. 194.2(f) at the time of the designation of the expert. This rule does not apply to experts designated on attorney's fees.
(c) If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer, in which event the motion will be presumed to be opposed.
A deposition notice must include a certification substantially in the prescribed form describing the conference or attempted conference and the resulting agreement or lack of agreement.
Court's wording
(3) Any notice of deposition must include a certification substantially in the following form: iA conference was held (or attempted) with the attorney for the opposing party to agree on a date, time, place and materials to be furnished. Agreement cannot be reached (or counsel will not respond) and the deposition is therefore being taken pursuant to this notice (or agreement was reached and this notice complies with the agreement).'
(b) Each motion for which a conference is required must include a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
The written bankruptcy notice must identify the bankruptcy court’s name and location, the bankruptcy cause number and style, the filing date, and bankrupt’s counsel’s name and address.
Court's wording
(1) Whenever any party of litigation in these courts files for protection under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, it shall be the responsibility of that party's counsel in these courts: (i) to promptly notify the affected court(s) by telephoning the Court Coordinator; and (ii) within three (3) days of any bankruptcy filing, to provide written notice to the affected court(s) and all counsel that a bankruptcy has occurred giving the name and location of the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy cause number and style, the date of filing and the name and address of counsel for the bankrupt.
An objection or motion to quash an oral deposition based on its time must include three alternative times within 14 calendar days of the noticed date; an objection based on location must include an alternative location.
Court's wording
(b) A party objecting to the time or place designated for an oral deposition under Rule 199.4, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, will include in the party's objection or motion to quash (if the objection is to the time of the deposition) three alternative times within 14 calendar days of the date specified in the notice or an alternative location (if the objection is to the location of the deposition).
Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached form before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and responsibility for compliance.
Court's wording
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any Al-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being, and 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorneys submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.
The provided AI certification form calls for the signer to attest to review and compliance with the Standing Order, human verification of AI contributions, and responsibility for noncompliance.
- Document
- AI certification
Include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the _Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence- including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis- was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification. Signed on: [ATTORNEY SIGNATURE BLOCK]
The Petitioner must attach this order to the original petition and every copy when filing; the clerk must request correction if it is omitted.
Court's wording
7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition at the time the petition is filed. If the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the clerk shall notify Petitioner of this Order and request Petitioner correct the filed petition and each copy and attach a copy of this order. If the Petitioner fails or refuses to do so, the clerk shall notify the administrative judge for thedistrict.
By presenting an ex parte application, counsel represents that opposing counsel is absent or that one of the stated notice conditions applies; the quoted text ends mid-condition.
Court's wording
By presenting any application for an ex parte order, counsel is deemed to represent to the Court that: a. to the best of counsel's knowledge, the party against whom the relief is sought is not represented by counsel; or b. if the party against whom the relief is sought is represented by counsel, that (i) such counsel has been notified of the application and does not wish to be heard by the Court thereon; or (ii) counsel presenting the application has diligently attempted to notify opposing counsel, has been unable to do so, and the
13.2 Copies of that party's federal income tax returns for the two calendar years prior to the temporary hearing.
13.3 All payroll statements, pay stubs, W2 forms, and 1099 forms which evidence that party's earnings for the calendar year prior to the temporary hearing and from January 1 of the current year through the date of the temporary hearing.
In all cases in which the character, value or division of property or debts is in issue, each party shall file a proposed property division form including all of the separate and community property owned or claimed by the parties and all debts and liabilities owed by the parties.
When temporary support of a spouse or child is at issue, each party must furnish a monthly income-and-expense statement; the quoted text does not include the end of its form requirement.
Court's wording
In all cases in which temporary support of a spouse and/or the child is in issue, each party shall be required to furnish: 13.1 A statement of monthly income and expenses in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form
By presenting an ex parte application, counsel represents that opposing counsel is absent, does not wish to be heard after notice, or could not be reached despite diligent efforts when circumstances preclude further notice attempts.
Court's wording
By presenting any application for an ex parte order, counsel is deemed to represent to the Court that: a. to the best of counsel's knowledge, the party against whom the relief is sought is not represented by counsel; or b. if the party against whom the relief is sought is represented by counsel, that (i) such counsel has been notified of the application and does not wish to be heard by the Court thereon; or (ii) counsel presenting the application has diligently attempted to notify opposing counsel, has been unable to do so, and the circumstance do not permit additional efforts to give such notice.
If the order was omitted from the petition, the Petitioner is to be asked to correct the petition and each copy by attaching the order.
Court's wording
If the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the clerk shall notify Petitioner of this Order and of the one in request Petitioner correct the filed petition and each copy and attach a copy of this order.
The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition at the time the petition is filed.
When property or debts are at issue, each party must file a proposed property division form listing all claimed property and debts; use of a substantially similar practice-manual form or court-approved form is recommended.
Court's wording
14.1 In all cases in which the character, value or division of property or debts is in issue, each party shall file a proposed property division form including all of the separate and community property owned or claimed by the parties and all debts and liabilities owed by the parties. It is recommended that each party file this proposed property division form in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by the Court.
When temporary support of a spouse or child is at issue, each party must furnish an income-and-expense statement, tax returns for the prior two calendar years, and specified earnings records.
Court's wording
13. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN TEMPORARY HEARINGS. In all cases in which temporary support of a spouse and/or the child is in issue, each party shall be required to furnish: 13.1 A statement of monthly income and expenses in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by this Court. 13.2 Copies of that party's federal income tax returns for the two calendar years prior to the temporary hearing. 13.3 All payroll statements, pay stubs, W2 forms, and 1099 forms which evidence that party's earnings for the calendar year prior to the temporary hearing and from January 1 of the current year through the date of the temporary hearing.
Any attorney may reserve up to four weeks of vacation in any calendar year by sending a "vacation letter" for each case (with appropriate cause number and style) to the court coordinator and opposing counsel.
Uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed order reflecting all parties’ agreement by signature or in the motion’s certificate of conference; this rule does not apply when the law requires a hearing.
Court's wording
For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is not required, except as otherwise provided. All uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed form of order and should reflect the agreement of all parties either (i) by personal or authorized signature on the form of the order, or (ii) in the certificate of conference on the motion. This rule does not apply to cases in which the law requires a hearing.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
If a case is not reached or its trial date is reset, pretrial deadlines remain firm and unchanged unless the parties agree otherwise or the court orders otherwise.
In the event a case is not reached on the docket or the trial date is reset, all pretrial deadlines in the plan shall remain firm and unchanged unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court.
Page 6 | Rule 2.01 Trial Weeks
An opposing party has 20 days after receiving a trial-setting request to object in writing and detail the reasons for the objection.
Upon receipt of a request for setting, any opposing party shall have 20 days to object in writing detailing the reasons for objection;
Page 6 | Rule 2.01 Trial Weeks
Counsel must provide the required written bankruptcy notice within three days of the bankruptcy filing; the text does not specify the day-count convention.
(1) Whenever any party of litigation in these courts files for protection under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, it shall be the responsibility of that party's counsel in these courts: (i) to promptly notify the affected court(s) by telephoning the Court Coordinator; and (ii) within three (3) days of any bankruptcy filing, to provide written notice to the affected court(s) and all counsel that a bankruptcy has occurred giving the name and location of the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy cause number and style, the date of filing and the name and address of counsel for the bankrupt.
Page 8 | Bankruptcy — Notice of Filing
Unless a party contests the order with evidence at a hearing on or before fourteen days after service of the original petition, the order continues as a temporary injunction until further court order.
If, after service, no party contests this order by presenting evidence at a hearing on or before fourteen days after the date of service of the original petition, this order shall continue in full force and effect as a temporary injunction until further order of this court.
Page 23 | SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed and remains in effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after that filing.
This order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition.
Page 23 | SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
Parents of minor children must attend an approved parent education or parenting program within sixty days of filing, unless the court waives the requirement.
Parents of minor children are ORDERED to attend a parent education and stabilization program or an approved parenting class within sixty (60) days of the filing date of the Petition for Divorce and/or Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship, unless waived by the court.
Page 23 | 10. PARENT EDUCATION AND STABILIZATION
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed and remains a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after filing.
This order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 7. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
A party must contest the order by presenting evidence at a hearing no later than fourteen days after service of the original petition to prevent it from continuing as a temporary injunction.
If, after service, no party contests this order by presenting evidence at a hearing on or before fourteen days after the date of service of the original petition, this order shall continue in full force and effect as a temporary injunction until further order of this court.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 7. SERVICE AND APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
A party may request a virtual hearing, trial, or virtual participation by filing a written motion before the hearing’s announcement period.
(1) A party may request a virtual hearing or trial, or may request that a party or witness be allowed to participate virtually, by filing a written motion prior to the announcement period for the hearing.
Page 3 | Rule 1.05 Virtual Hearings
Except for emergency orders or orders authorized by law for ex parte submission, proposed orders should be sent to opposing counsel for agreement as to form before being transmitted to the Court's queue.
Other than emergency orders, or other orders specifically authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, all proposed orders should be submitted to opposing counsel(s) for agreement as to form prior to its transmittal to the Court's queue.
Page 5 | Rule 1.12 Proposed Orders
No proposed order should be submitted to a court's queue unless specifically requested by the court.
No proposed order should be submitted to a court's queue unless specifically requested by the court.
Page 5 | Rule 1.12 Proposed Orders
Counsel should not file proposed orders before a hearing has been held.
Counsel should not file proposed orders before a hearing has been held.
Page 5 | Rule 1.12 Proposed Orders
An attorney may avoid trial for up to four consecutive weeks by filing written vacation notice with the specified county clerks at least 60 days in advance, subject to the judge’s discretion to allow more time or shorten the notice period.
In civil cases not specially set, an attorney may not be put to trial for a period not to exceed four consecutive weeks of a given year if the attorney has, in writing, filed with the appropriate clerk of the county of his residence, with a copy to the appropriate clerk of any other county where the attorney has pending cases, at least 60 days in advance, notice of the attorney's vacation period. At the judge's discretion, a judge may allow more than four weeks vacation period or may shorten the 60-day notice requirement.
Page 19 | RULE 11: ATTORNEY VACATIONS
The party requesting the setting may file a written response within 10 days.
setting party may file a written response within 10 days.
Page 6 | Rule 2.01 Trial Weeks
After the Scheduling Order's discovery period expires, either party may request in writing that the case be placed on the non-jury or civil jury trial docket.
Once the discovery period has expired according to the Scheduling Order, either party may request, in writing, that the case be placed on the non-jury or civil jury trial docket
Page 6 | Rule 2.01 Trial Weeks
Service and Proof of Service Rules
If a party asks the Court to schedule a hearing, the party must confirm the setting by letter and serve a copy on opposing counsel under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21a within three days of the setting.
(2) Requesting the court to schedule the hearing and confirming the setting by letter addressed to the Court, a copy of which shall be served on opposing counsel in accordance with Rule 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure within 3 days of setting the hearing.
Page 3 | Rule 1.10 Hearings
Counsel presenting a TRO or other ex parte application must notify opposing counsel or an unrepresented opposing party and make a reasonable effort to provide them the application and proposed order at least two hours before presentation, except as provided in subsection (b).
(a) Counsel presenting any application for a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief shall notify the opposing party's counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented by counsel in the present controversy, and make reasonable effort to provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision, except as provided in subparagraph (b) hereof.
Page 3 | Rule 1.11 Application for TRO and Other Ex Parte Orders
A copy of a trial-setting request must be served on all parties at the same time as the request.
A copy of the request will be simultaneously served on all parties.
Page 6 | Rule 2.01 Trial Weeks
Within three days after a bankruptcy filing, counsel must provide written notice to the affected courts and all counsel that includes the bankruptcy court’s name and location, cause number and style, filing date, and bankrupt’s counsel’s name and address.
(1) Whenever any party of litigation in these courts files for protection under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, it shall be the responsibility of that party's counsel in these courts: (i) to promptly notify the affected court(s) by telephoning the Court Coordinator; and (ii) within three (3) days of any bankruptcy filing, to provide written notice to the affected court(s) and all counsel that a bankruptcy has occurred giving the name and location of the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy cause number and style, the date of filing and the name and address of counsel for the bankrupt.
Page 8 | Bankruptcy — Notice of Filing
The court must give notice of its intent to dismiss for want of prosecution at least 60 days before signing the dismissal order.
(a) The courts will periodically give notice of their intention to dismiss a cause of action for want of prosecution. Such notice will be given at least sixty (60) days prior to the signing of a dismissal order.
Page 8 | Rule 2.07 Dismissal for Want of Prosecution
The clerk must provide dismissal-intent notice in accordance with Rule 165a and electronically serve attorneys and individuals registered in the case’s e-filing system.
(b) The clerk shall provide notice of the court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution by complying with the provisions of Paragraph (1) of Rule 165a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and through electronic service to those attorneys and individuals who are registered with the e-filing system for the case subject to dismissal.
Page 8 | Rule 2.07 Dismissal for Want of Prosecution
A party intending to introduce exhibits must email them to the court reporter, court coordinator, and opposing counsel by 4:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
(1) a party intending to introduce exhibits at a remote detention hearing must email the documents to the court reporter, the court coordinator, and opposing counsel no later than 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Remote Detention Hearing Procedures
Deposition notice of less than ten calendar days is presumed unreasonable.
(2) Notice of less than ten (10) calendar days under Rules 21a and 199.2(a), Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, is presumed to be unreasonable notice.
Page 7 | Rule 2.06 Depositions
A party objecting to a virtual-hearing motion may file an objection and set it for hearing with proper notice to all parties.
Thereafter, any party objecting to the motion may file an objection and set it for hearing with proper notice to all parties.
Page 3 | Rule 1.05 Virtual Hearings
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before requesting a setting, counsel must attempt to coordinate with opposing counsel and use best efforts to confer; the setting motion or confirmation letter must certify the good-faith conference or attempted conference and explain why no conference occurred.
(c) Prior to requesting a setting, counsel shall attempt to coordinate a setting with opposing counsel. A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing. If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer. Attorneys must use their best efforts to have a conference where required by this rule.
Page 3 | Rule 1.10 Hearings
A party seeking an oral deposition must first attempt to confer with opposing counsel about its date, time, place, and materials; failure to confer or make adequate attempts before noticing the deposition may be grounds to quash it.
(a) A party seeking an oral deposition must first attempt to communicate with opposing counsel to determine whether an agreement can be reached as to date, time, place, and material to be furnished at the time of deposition. (1) Failure to hold such conference or to make adequate attempts to hold such conference prior to noticing a deposition will be grounds to quash the deposition.
Page 7 | Rule 2.06 Depositions
Before filing a motion or plea seeking relief, an attorney must confer with counsel for each affected party to determine whether the request is opposed; the conference may use the stated or another previously used communication method.
(a) Unless otherwise specified below, an attorney filing a motion or plea seeking any type of relief from a court must confer with an attorney for each party affected by the requested relief to determine whether the motion is opposed. Such a conference may be by phone call, email, facsimile, letter, or by other means the attorneys have used for communication.
Page 7 | Rule 2.04 Certificates of Conference
The inability to hold a conference does not excuse the conference requirement; attorneys must use their best efforts to confer where required.
(c) If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer, in which event the motion will be presumed to be opposed. This rule does not alleviate the requirement that a conference be held, as attorneys must use their best efforts to have a conference where required by this rule.
Page 7 | Rule 2.04 Certificates of Conference
A conference is not required for a motion that will be heard by submission.
(d) Conferences are not required for motions that will be heard by submission.
Page 7 | Rule 2.04 Certificates of Conference
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
If an attorney makes vacation plans after receiving a trial-setting notice, the attorney must immediately notify the Court and other parties and request a reset; the Court will rule after allowing all parties to respond.
If plans for a vacation are made by an attorney after a trial setting notice has been received, the attorney will immediately notify the Court and other parties with a request that the case be reset for a different time. The Court will rule on such request after giving all parties to the lawsuit an opportunity to respond to the request.
Page 3 | Rule 1.08 Vacation of Attorneys
A continuance motion based on an attorney's conflicting settings must be filed in every affected court and identify each conflicting case setting.
Any motion for continuance on the ground that an attorney is set for trial or other hearing in two or more courts on the same date shall be filed in all affected courts and shall contain case identifying information as to all conflicting settings.
Page 5 | Rule 1.13 Conflicting Engagements
An attorney may not use a vacation letter to obtain a continuance of a setting made before the letter was filed.
This may not be used to obtain a continuance of a setting made prior to the filing of a vacation letter.
Page 19 | RULE 11: ATTORNEY VACATIONS
Failure to comply with the hearing-setting rule may constitute good cause for a continuance.
(d) Failure to comply with this rule may constitute good cause for a continuance.
Page 3 | Rule 1.10 Hearings
A judge may recess a juvenile hearing at any stage if the parties agree or the judge believes the recess serves the best interests of the child and society.
Nothing herein shall prevent a judge from recessing a juvenile hearing at any state of the proceeding where the parties are agreeable or, when in the opinion of the judge presiding in the case, the best interests of the child and of society shall be served.
Page 16 | d. JUVENILE CASES (4)
The court may extend the time for a juvenile disposition hearing in exceptional cases requiring more complex evaluation.
The court may grant additional time in exceptional cases that require more complex evaluation.
Page 16 | d. JUVENILE CASES (3) Disposition Hearings
Chambers Communication Rules
When informed that an attorney is presently in trial, the attorney will notify the court where the attorney is assigned. This information will be verified upon request of opposing counsel. The case will be placed on "hold" or reset, depending on when the attorney will be released.
When informed that an attorney is presently in trial, the attorney will notify the court where the attorney is assigned. This information will be verified upon request of opposing counsel. The case will be placed on "hold" or reset, depending on when the attorney will be released.
Page 5 | Rule 1.13 Conflicting Engagements
An attorney must alert the affected judges to all conflicting settings as soon as the conflicts are known.
It is the duty of an attorney to call the affected judges' attention to all dual settings as soon as they are known.
Page 5 | Rule 1.13 Conflicting Engagements
When a party in litigation before these courts files for bankruptcy protection, its counsel must promptly notify the affected courts by telephone through the Court Coordinator.
(1) Whenever any party of litigation in these courts files for protection under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, it shall be the responsibility of that party's counsel in these courts: (i) to promptly notify the affected court(s) by telephoning the Court Coordinator;
Page 8 | Bankruptcy — Notice of Filing
A party intending to introduce physical evidence that cannot be emailed must contact the court reporter at least 48 hours before the hearing to make arrangements.
(2) a party intending to introduce "physical evidence" that cannot be emailed must contact the court reporter at least 48 hours prior to the remote detention hearing to make arrangements for "physical evidence" that is not capable of being provided through email.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Remote Detention Hearing Procedures