Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge K. Peter Palubicki

Judge • Adams County Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Affidavit or Declaration
10 pgs
Pleading
15 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Papers Requiring Thorough Consideration

  • Not Before Hearing Set

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Adams County Superior Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 77 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Pleading

    The party filing pleadings in consolidated causes must provide a copy for each cause listed.

  • Applies to
    Omnibus order

    The omnibus order must note any CrR 3.5 and CrR 3.6 motions.

  • Applies to
    Document

    Except in consolidated cases, a document filed under multiple case numbers must be accompanied by sufficient copies for each cause; otherwise, the Clerk will place it only in the first designated case.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Jury instructions

    Jury instructions must be served by the Friday immediately before the week of trial.

  • Applies to
    Motion in limine

    Motions in limine must be served pursuant to ACLR 5.

  • Service
    Electronic service

    Electronic filing and electronic service must comply with General Rule 30.

Filing Timing

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  • Social studies and predisposition reports must be presented at least three days before disposition unless the Court directs otherwise.

  • Jury instructions must be filed by the Friday immediately before the week of trial.

  • Deadline
    3 court days

    Responsive affidavits and declarations must be filed no later than noon three court days before the hearing, excluding holidays and weekends.

Communication

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  • Parties are advised to contact the court administrator in advance to confirm judicial officer and clerk availability for an ex parte matter.

  • Questions about virtual or telephonic appearances should be directed to the court administrator.

  • Hearings requiring more than 30 minutes must be specially set by contacting the court administrator.

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