Judge James P. Fisher

Applies to

Financial statement

The Court must assess ability to pay using a written financial statement on the prescribed form that sets out the defendant's resources and obligations.

Applies to

Payment agreement modification request

A defendant may request a payment-agreement modification in writing on the prescribed form, and the Court may grant it upon a good-faith showing of need.

Applies to

Court filing

Must include

case number

The clerk assigns each case a docket number, and counsel or pro se parties must ensure that all filed documents bear it.

The recordation cutoff time is 4:00 p.m.

District courts must transmit the case papers to the Clerk after 10 days have expired from the conviction date, but not earlier.

A reference should not be presented until all discovery is substantially concluded.

A defendant must appear in person to enter into a payment agreement.

Accounts that are 20 years or older may not be included in a payment agreement.

Monthly payments must be at least $50 unless documented extenuating circumstances are approved by the Court.

In criminal cases, the clerk must send counsel for the defendant a copy of each entered order promptly, unless the Court directs otherwise.

Applies to

Motion

Unless previously filed, the subject motion must be served as required by the Rules of Court.

Service

Mail

Orders and decrees may be mailed to pro se litigants for endorsement; if not returned endorsed within 10 days, counsel may present them for entry without endorsement after certifying the mailing and passage of 10 days.