Grays Harbor County Superior Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Bench Copy
- On Day of Filing and No Later Than Noon the Court Day Before the Hearing
Brief
Commissioner Revision Motions
- 1 copy • With Motion Filing
Exhibits
- 2 copies • At Least Two Business Days Before Trial
Adjournments
- Trial-continuance motions must be written and heard at least 14 days before trial; later continuances are considered only for unforeseeable emergencies with good cause, must be set to a date certain, and remain subject to the court’s discretion.
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Bench copies provided electronically must be less than 25 pages total, including attachments, less than 10MB in size, and comply with the rules regarding time and format.
Document Format Requirements11 rules
Bench copies provided electronically must be less than 25 pages total, including attachments, less than 10MB in size, and comply with the rules regarding time and format.
All parties shall file a request for trial setting utilizing the form which can be found on the Court’s website
Each party must submit proposed Washington Pattern Jury Instructions by the day before trial, formatted consecutively and contiguously, with the required printed and digital copies and clearly noted modifications.
Court's wording
(b) Submission. Proposed instructions utilizing Washington Pattern Jury Instructions shall be submitted by each party no later than the day before trial. The proposed instructions shall be formatted to be consecutive and contiguous rather than one per page. One printed copy each of annotated proposed instructions shall be provided to the clerk, the trial Judge, and each opposing party. Any modification to the Washington Pattern Jury Instructions shall be clearly noted on the annotated copies. A digital copy of the proposed instructions without citation shall also be provided to the trial Judge. The digital copy may be emailed to Court administration or delivered on electronic writable media storage.
Plaintiff or Petitioner exhibits shall be numbered 1 – 200. Defendant or Respondent exhibits shall be numbered 201-400. In cases with more than two parties or with more voluminous exhibits, the parties shall work with the Clerk prior to submitting exhibits to verify numbering of their proposed exhibits.
Only documents prepared in the English language may be submitted to the Clerk for filing in the court file except that any document that has been translated into a foreign language may be attached to the original English document as an exhibit.
The proposed asset-and-liability allocation document must use a format consistent with the form available on the Court’s website.
Court's wording
Prior to the pretrial conference, if the parties have not agreed on the division of the parties’ assets and liabilities, each party shall, utilizing a format consistent with that set forth in the form available on the Court’s website, file and exchange a document setting forth that party’s proposed allocation and the estimated values of the items before the Court for division.
All documents must comply with GR 14 and any additional formatting requirements published by the Clerk that are consistent with statewide rules.
Documents must be submitted in searchable PDF format where practicable, be legible, properly oriented, and free of password protection or encryption that prevents clerk processing.
- File type
Formatting
- •Searchable where practicable
- •Legible
- •Properly oriented
The original set shall go to the Clerk and a bench copy to Court Administration, in two separate notebooks, packets, or binders.
The proposed instructions shall be formatted to be consecutive and contiguous, rather than one per page.
Digital/electronic signatures are authorized consistent with GR 30. An electronic document filed in accordance with GR 30 binds the signer and functions as the signer’s signature for any purpose, including CR 11.
Document Filing Requirements59 rules
An individual seeking an exception to the Court Policy must submit a completed Request to Appear Remotely form at least two court days prior to the hearing and receive Court approval.
While a waiver is in effect, filings made under the waiver must state on the first page: “Exempt from Electronic Filing per waiver filed on (date).”
If granted, the waiver must be filed in each affected case.
Documents signed under penalty of perjury must include the oath language required by GR 13, and must comply with GR 30.
Bench copies must clearly indicate on the top of the first page of the document the current date and time set for the proceeding, the name of the assigned judicial officer, if known, and the cause number.
- Document
- Bench copy
- Placement
- First page
If a subsequent application is made upon an alleged different set of facts, it shall be shown by affidavit what application was made, when and to what Judge, what order or decision was made thereon, and what different facts are claimed to be shown.
All parties shall file a request for trial setting utilizing the form which can be found on the Court’s website and shall include a list of persons entitled to notice with their addresses.
Witness disclosures must include contact information and a brief description of relevant knowledge; expert disclosures must also summarize opinions, their basis, and qualifications.
Court's wording
Disclosure of witnesses under this rule shall include the witness’ name, address, and phone number, along with a brief description of the witness’ relevant knowledge. Disclosure of expert witnesses shall also include a summary of the expert's opinions and the basis therefore and a brief description of the expert’s qualifications.
(1) Trial Briefs. Trial briefs shall be submitted in all cases.
Any party objecting to the proposed final orders submitted by another party shall file written objections with proposed substitutions and deliver a copy of same to the prevailing party and the Court by noon the day before the scheduled presentment hearing.
When findings and conclusions are required, the prevailing party must, within 15 days of the decision, file proposed findings and a proposed judgment or order, deliver copies to the court and parties, and provide timely presentment notice for a date certain; another party may do so if the prevailing party fails.
- Document
- Proposed findings conclusions
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
When the entry of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are required either by rule or statute, the prevailing party, within fifteen (15) days of the decision being rendered, shall file along with proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and a Proposed Judgment/Order and deliver a copy of same to the Court and to all other parties with a timely notice of presentment setting the matter for a date certain in front of the judicial officer that ruled on the matter. On the prevailing party’s failure to do so, any other party to the matter may timely note the matter for presentment subject to filing and delivery of the same required documents identified herein.
The original motion and supporting materials and proof of service upon all parties, along with a bench copy for the assigned judge, will be filed.
Any documents filed in the proceeding after entry of the final order determining parentage must use the new public cause number, unless otherwise ordered by the Court or required by applicable court rule.
The final order determining parentage shall be filed in the original confidential cause number and in the new public cause number.
Such documents must be accompanied by a certification under penalty of perjury that the foreign language document is a true and correct version of the English document that has been translated.
In specified contested family cases, each party must file and serve a pretrial statement summarizing disputed issues and proposed resolutions, identifying requested parenting-plan materials or attaching them if none are filed.
Court's wording
In any contested family law action in which property division, the parenting plan, spousal maintenance, or child support is at issue, each party shall serve on the other party and file with the Court a written summary setting forth a brief statement of the issues in dispute and a brief statement of the party's proposed resolution of the issues. The pretrial statement shall indicate which proposed parenting plan and worksheets are being requested for adoption, or if none are filed, a parenting plan and worksheets shall be attached to the statement.
If the parties have not agreed on asset and liability division, each party must file and exchange a proposed allocation with estimated values before the pretrial conference.
Court's wording
Prior to the pretrial conference, if the parties have not agreed on the division of the parties’ assets and liabilities, each party shall, utilizing a format consistent with that set forth in the form available on the Court’s website, file and exchange a document setting forth that party’s proposed allocation and the estimated values of the items before the Court for division.
Each page of a filed text message must identify its speakers, message dates, and relevance.
Court's wording
Any text message which is filed in a case shall on each page 1) identify each speaker 2) identify the date of each message and shall identify the relevance of the text message on that page (i.e. admission of party).
In every civil or family law case to be arbitrated, the party filing the request for trial setting shall complete the statement of arbitrability portion of the form found on the Court’s website.
Text messages may be filed as attachment to a declaration or shall be accompanied by a sworn statement that all information being presented is true under penalty of perjury.
In addition to the requirements of MAR 5.2, each party shall also furnish the arbitrator with copies of pleadings and other documents contained in the court file which that party deems relevant.
When the award is filed, the arbitrator shall submit to the Court Administrator a request for payment on a form prescribed by the Court.
The request for trial de novo shall be accompanied by a request for trial setting using the form found on the Court’s website.
In situations where the arbitrator goes over the limit without gaining prior approval, a written explanation shall be attached to the arbitrator's request for compensation.
Counsel shall report to the assigned Trial Judge at least one-half hour before the scheduled beginning of a jury trial and provide the Judge with a written list of the names and city of residence of witnesses and general voir dire questions to be asked of the jury.
Counsel shall submit briefs that specify legal authority in support of, or in opposition to, a pending motion.
A party presenting the same relief application to another judicial officer must disclose that the earlier motion was refused or conditionally granted and the condition was not performed.
Court's wording
When a motion seeking relief has been refused in whole or in part or has been granted conditionally and the condition has not been performed, the same application for relief shall not be presented to another judicial officer without advising the second judicial officer of the fact that the prior motion was previously refused or conditioned.
The parties may submit an agreed omnibus order; otherwise, each party must submit an omnibus application in substantially the prescribed form by the omnibus hearing.
Court's wording
The parties may submit an agreed order on omnibus. If an agreed order will not be submitted, each party shall prepare and submit an omnibus application substantially in the form set forth in Criminal Rules for Superior Court on or before the time set for the omnibus hearing.
If a subsequent motion for relief is made upon an alleged different state of facts, it shall be shown by affidavit what application was made, when and to what judicial officer, what order or decision was made thereon, and what new facts are claimed to be shown.
The moving party shall note such motions for hearing in accordance with these rules. Briefs and supporting documents shall be submitted as required by these local rules.
Any modification to the Washington Pattern Jury Instructions shall be clearly noted on the annotated copies.
Counsel’s presentence memoranda are required in the listed felony and sex-offense cases, when an exceptional sentence is requested, after a jury trial, and when directed by the Court.
Court's wording
Presentence Memoranda are required in the following cases: 1. Class A felonies; 2. Sex offenses as defined in RCW 9.94A.030(47); 3. Violent offenses as defined in RCW 9.94A.030(58); 4. Any case in which a party is requesting an exceptional sentence, either above or below the standard range; 5. Any case resolved by jury trial. 6. When directed by the Court.
Trial briefs shall be filed in all cases. Trial briefs shall provide a summary of legal issues that are anticipated to arise at trial. If there are no legal issues expected, that should be put into writing.
One printed copy of the annotated proposed instructions shall be filed with the clerk.
If the Defense agrees with the State’s instructions, that agreement shall be noted in the Defense trial brief and no further instructions need to be filed.
In the specified dependency and termination proceedings, an appointment order must be filed before the Clerk adds an attorney as appointed counsel of record.
Court's wording
In dependency, dependency guardianship under chapter 13.34 RCW, and termination proceedings under Title 13 RCW, the Clerk will not add an attorney as appointed counsel of record in the court’s case management system unless a court order appointing counsel is filed in the case. Upon filing, the Clerk will add counsel as appointed counsel of record
Retained counsel for a parent or child in a dependency, dependency guardianship under chapter 13.34 RCW, or termination proceeding may be added upon filing: (1) a Notice of Appearance identifying the party represented and counsel’s WSBA number; and (2) an Attorney Declaration of Retained Representation signed under penalty of perjury stating counsel is retained/authorized to represent the party.
If a Notice of Appearance does not clearly establish retained status versus appointed status as required by this rule, the Clerk will not add counsel for case management access/e-notice lists until corrected.
In qualifying Title 11 cases, the guardian ad litem must file the court-prescribed notice and motion with an itemized fee-and-cost statement and provide a copy to each party.
Court's wording
For Title 11 RCW cases where the county guarantees payment of the guardian ad litem fees and costs, the guardian ad litem shall file with the Court a notice and motion in the form prescribed by the Court with an itemized statement for payment of the guardian ad litem fees and costs and provide a copy of same to each party.
An individual seeking a guardian ad litem must submit a motion to the court.
A guardian ad litem or court visitor shall file a written report with the court and the parties as required by law or court order or in any event not later than 30 days prior to a hearing for which a report is required.
The report shall be accompanied by a written list of documents considered or called to the attention of the guardian ad litem or court visitor and persons interviewed during the course of the investigation.
Each party shall provide financial information or declaration
In qualifying Title 13 and Title 26 cases, a guardian ad litem who is not serving under an annual county contract must file a motion and proposed order with an itemized fee-and-cost statement.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
For Title 13 RCW and Title 26 RCW cases where the county guarantees payment of the guardian ad litem fees and costs, the guardian ad litem, if not serving under an annual contract for services with the county, shall file with the Court a motion and proposed order with an itemized statement for payment of said fees and costs.
The complaint must state with specificity the act or failure to act of concern to the complaining party and shall include the following information:
For paternity cases where the state guarantees payment of the guardian ad litem fees and costs, the guardian ad litem shall complete the form provided by the state and attach an itemized statement and submit same to the Grays Harbor County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Office of Support Enforcement within sixty days of entry of final orders.
The motion shall attach an itemized statement.
At any time during the course of an active case, any party may request an itemized statement from the guardian ad litem of the fees and costs incurred to date which the guardian ad litem shall provide within ten working days.
The grievance must be in writing and filed with the Court Administrator.
In Title 13 proceedings, the guardian ad litem must be notified of and invited to specified Department proceedings and receive access to or copies of relevant Department documentation within 30 days of appointment, at no cost and subject to the stated redaction and updating requirements.
Court's wording
In order to accommodate the guardian ad litem's duties in Title 13 RCW juvenile court proceedings, the guardian ad litem shall be timely notified of and invited to all Department staffings, meetings, and other proceedings involving the dependency to which counsel for the parents are provided notice and shall be provided access to and/or copies of all documentation in the possession of the Department involving the parties to the dependency within thirty days of the appointment of the guardian ad litem and at no cost to the guardian ad litem subject to the Department's responsibility to redact certain identifying information and to provide updated information as it becomes available to the Department as set forth in Title 13 RCW.
The guardian ad litem shall note a hearing for a motion for entry of judgment and order for payment of fees.
The original copy of a written disposition or a transcript of an oral disposition shall be placed in the grievance file with copies of the written disposition being forwarded to the complaining party and to the guardian ad litem.
The confidential file of the grievance shall include the original grievance, the guardian ad litem's response, and the written initial and final dispositions of the matter and shall be maintained by the Court Administrator for a period for no less than six years.
The scheduling order should include dates for the disclosure of primary witnesses and rebuttal witnesses.
The order for a pretrial conference should specify the duties of the parties prior to the conference, whether attendance by the parties is mandatory, the information to be submitted prior to the conference, and items to be discussed at the conference.
Only a party to a case may file a grievance against a guardian ad litem.
It is not necessary to make separate written motions where such motions have been checked on the party's omnibus application.
When jail-sentence credit is allowed for time served outside the Grays Harbor County Jail, County Corrections may require a release-of-information form.
Court's wording
Whenever a person is allowed to receive credit against a jail sentence for time spent in a place other than the Grays Harbor County Jail, the County Corrections Department may require the person to complete an appropriate release of information form so that the corrections staff can fully monitor the time served.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys must electronically file all documents in cases authorized for e-filing and need not also file paper copies except as allowed by GR 30(b)(2) or this rule.
Unless this rule provides otherwise, attorneys shall electronically file all documents in cases authorized for electronic filing. Attorneys shall not additionally be required to file paper copies except as allowed by GR 30(b)(2) and this rule.
Page 5 | Mandatory electronic filing by attorneys; optional electronic filing by self-represented parties
When the system is unavailable, a filer may submit a paper filing with a declaration of outage, and the Court may require proof.
If the system is unavailable, a filer may file by paper with a declaration of outage; the Court may require proof.
Page 5 | Mandatory electronic filing by attorneys; optional electronic filing by self-represented parties
The listed documents must be filed on paper unless the Court orders otherwise, including documents legally required in non-electronic media, in-camera submissions, certain physical trial exhibits, and document types temporarily excluded by the Clerk.
The following must be filed in paper form unless the Court orders otherwise: (i) Documents required by law to be filed in non-electronic media, including (by example) original wills, certified records of proceedings for purposes of appeal, and negotiable instruments; (ii) Documents submitted for in camera review under GR 15; (ii)(a) Sealing/redaction unchanged. Nothing in this rule alters confidentiality, sealing, or redaction requirements under GR 15 or other law; filers remain responsible for complying with those requirements. (iii) Trial exhibits and other physical or non-standard items that cannot reasonably be converted to an electronic format without loss of evidentiary value; and (iv) Any document type the Clerk designates by published notice on the Clerk’s website as temporarily excluded due to system limitations, provided the exclusion is consistent with GR 30.
Page 5 | Documents that shall not be Electronically Filed
The Clerk may reject and return an attorney’s paper filing for e-filing if the case requires e-filing and the attorney has no approved waiver or other court authorization.
If an attorney submits a paper filing in a matter subject to mandatory electronic filing without an approved waiver or other court authorization, the Clerk may reject and return the filing for electronic filing.
Page 6 | Waiver / exception (good cause)
For good cause, including lack of necessary technology access or a documented system outage, the Clerk or Court may permit an attorney to file on paper in a case otherwise subject to mandatory e-filing.
Upon a showing of good cause, including lack of access to necessary technology or a documented system outage, the Clerk or Court may allow paper filing by an attorney in a case otherwise subject to mandatory electronic filing.
Page 6 | Waiver / exception (good cause)
An unsigned proposed order may be submitted for judicial review and signature only through the designated electronic ex parte process or another ex parte method approved by the Court.
An unsigned proposed order may be submitted only through the designated electronic filing ex parte process (or other ex parte method approved by the Court) for judicial review and signature.
Page 7 | Proposed orders; unsigned orders—Ex parte electronically filed submission exception
Self-represented parties are not required to e-file but may do so when e-filing is available for the case type.
Self-represented parties are not required to electronically file but may do so when electronic filing is available for the case type.
Page 5 | Mandatory electronic filing by attorneys; optional electronic filing by self-represented parties
Initial pleadings in a criminal case may be filed in person.
The initial pleadings in a criminal case may be made via in person filing.
Page 6 | Waiver / exception (good cause)
The Court may grant emergency ex parte matters electronically when good cause is shown.
The Court reserves the right to grant emergency ex parte matters via electronic means for good cause shown.
Page 8 | LCR 6(f) Ex Parte Matters
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A completed Request to Appear Remotely form must be submitted at least two court days before the hearing.
An individual seeking an exception to the Court Policy must submit a completed Request to Appear Remotely form at least two court days prior to the hearing and receive Court approval.
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A rejected document is not considered filed.
A rejected document is not filed.
Page 5 | Definitions
A filing is complete upon Clerk acceptance; system confirmation of submission is not acceptance, and the deemed-filing rule is governed by GR 30 and applicable statewide rules.
A document is deemed filed as provided in GR 30 and applicable statewide rules. The electronic filing system’s confirmation of submission is not a clerk acceptance. A filing is complete upon acceptance by the Clerk.
Page 6 | Time of filing; confirmation; rejection
The Clerk will give a reason for rejection through the filing system or other written notice, and the filer remains responsible for meeting applicable deadlines.
If a filing is rejected, the Clerk will provide a rejection reason through the electronic filing system (or other written notice). The filer remains responsible for meeting statutory and rule- based deadlines.
Page 6 | Time of filing; confirmation; rejection
A judgment is entered after the judge signs it and it is delivered to the Clerk for filing under CR 58.
Judgments are entered after they are signed by the judge and delivered to the Clerk for filing, as provided by CR 58.
Page 7 | Proposed orders; unsigned orders
Submitting an unsigned proposed order is not filing it; filing or entry occurs only after the signed version is returned and accepted for filing.
Submission of an unsigned proposed order for signature is not a filing. The order is not filed/entered until the signed version is returned and accepted for filing.
Page 7 | Proposed orders; unsigned orders—Ex parte electronically filed submission exception
A document requiring judicial signature is not accepted for filing until signed and submitted, and the Clerk will not accept it unsigned.
Orders requiring judicial signature are not ‘accepted for filing’ until signed and submitted for filing/entry. The Clerk will not accept for filing any unsigned order, judgment, findings, or other document requiring a judicial officer’s signature.
Page 7 | Proposed orders; unsigned orders
The submitting party remains responsible for promptly submitting the signed order for filing in a Court-authorized manner.
The submitting party remains responsible for ensuring the signed order is promptly submitted for filing in the manner authorized by the Court.
Page 7 | Proposed orders; unsigned orders—Attorney responsibility
All material responding to a motion must be filed by noon on the court day before the scheduled proceeding.
All material in response to a motion shall be filed and served by noon the court day before the scheduled proceeding.
Page 8 | LCR 6(d) For Motions—Affidavits
The moving party must file motions and supporting documents by noon five days before the scheduled proceeding.
The moving party shall file and serve all motions and supporting documents by noon five days before the scheduled proceeding.
Page 8 | LCR 6(d) For Motions—Affidavits
If the parties do not file an agreed scheduling order within sixty days after assignment of the trial date, the Court Administrator may set one under the Court’s supervision.
If no agreed scheduling order is filed within sixty days after the trial date is assigned, the Court Administrator, under the supervision of the Court, may set a scheduling order for the case.
Page 10 | LCR 16(b)(3) Scheduling Orders
The defendant’s trial brief is due by noon on the court day before trial.
Defendant's brief by noon of the court day before the trial.
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A plaintiff’s trial brief must be served and filed at least four days before trial.
Plaintiff's brief shall be served and filed not less than four days before the trial
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Each party must submit proposed instructions using Washington Pattern Jury Instructions no later than the day before trial.
Proposed instructions utilizing Washington Pattern Jury Instructions shall be submitted by each party no later than the day before trial.
Page 12 | LCR 51
The prevailing party must file the required proposed findings, conclusions, and judgment or order within 15 days after the decision is rendered.
When the entry of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are required either by rule or statute, the prevailing party, within fifteen (15) days of the decision being rendered, shall file along with proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and a Proposed Judgment/Order and deliver a copy of same to the Court and to all other parties with a timely notice of presentment setting the matter for a date certain in front of the judicial officer that ruled on the matter.
Page 12 | LCR 52
Written objections to proposed final orders must be filed by noon on the day before the scheduled presentment hearing.
Any party objecting to the proposed final orders submitted by another party shall file written objections with proposed substitutions and deliver a copy of same to the prevailing party and the Court by noon the day before the scheduled presentment hearing.
Page 12 | LCR 52
A non-moving party’s response to a motion for revision is due ten days after service of the initial motion.
If a non-moving party wishes to respond, that response is due ten days after being served with the initial motion.
Page 13 | LCR 59
The office will not accept filings or bench-copy deliveries after the deadlines established by the rules.
no documents will be accepted for filing in this office nor will documents be accepted for delivery to the Court as bench copies beyond the deadlines set forth in these rules.
Page 14 | LCR 77
If asset and liability division remains unresolved, each party must file the proposed allocation document before the pretrial conference.
Prior to the pretrial conference, if the parties have not agreed on the division of the parties’ assets and liabilities, each party shall, utilizing a format consistent with that set forth in the form available on the Court’s website, file and exchange a document setting forth that party’s proposed allocation and the estimated values of the items before the Court for division.
Page 16 | LFLCR 16(b)(2)
Unless excused or otherwise ordered, each party must file the pretrial statement no later than the earlier of the pretrial or settlement conference; untimely filing may result in sanctions.
Unless otherwise excused by the Court, each party's pretrial statement must be served and filed no later than the day of pretrial conference or settlement conference, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Failure to timely serve and file the pretrial statement as required may result in sanctions.
Page 16 | LFLCR 16(b)(2)(A)
The arbitrator must submit the payment request when the award is filed.
When the award is filed, the arbitrator shall submit to the Court Administrator a request for payment on a form prescribed by the Court.
Page 19 | LMAR 6.4(a)(2) — Form
The responding party must file its brief by noon on the day before the hearing.
and the brief of the responding party shall be filed at least by noon one day prior to the day of the hearing.
Page 21 | LCrR 4.5(d)(2) Legal Authority in Support of Motions
The moving party must submit its brief at least four days before the scheduled hearing.
The brief of the moving party shall be submitted at least four days before the scheduled hearing,
Page 21 | LCrR 4.5(d)(2) Legal Authority in Support of Motions
The defendant must serve and file the trial brief by noon on the Friday before trial.
and the defendant's brief shall be served and filed by noon of the Friday before the trial.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.1(e) Trial Briefs
Presentence reports must be provided to the Court by noon on the court day before the sentencing hearing.
Presentence Reports shall be provided to the Court no later than noon on the court day preceding the sentencing hearing.
Page 22 | LCrR 7.1(d) Other Memoranda
The prosecuting attorney must serve and file the trial brief by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial.
The prosecuting attorney's brief shall be served and filed by 5 pm the Wednesday before the trial
Page 22 | LCrR 6.1(e) Trial Briefs
The State must submit proposed jury instructions no later than three court days before trial.
Proposed instructions utilizing the Washington Pattern Jury Instructions or otherwise shall be submitted by the State no later than three court days before trial.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.15(a) Proposed Instructions
The Defense must file any additional instructions by the day before the jury trial begins.
However, if the Defense has additional instructions regarding defenses, lesser included charges, etc. those need to be filed no later than the day prior to the start of the jury trial.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.15(a) Proposed Instructions
When filing the appellant's brief, the appellant must note the matter for a motion-docket hearing set at least 30 days after the brief is filed.
At the time of the filing of appellant's brief, the appellant shall also note the matter for hearing on the motion docket for a hearing date not less than 30 days from the date of filing of appellant's brief.
Page 24 | LRALJ 7.1 GENERALLY
The written report is due no later than 30 days before the hearing for which it is required.
A guardian ad litem or court visitor shall file a written report with the court and the parties as required by law or court order or in any event not later than 30 days prior to a hearing for which a report is required.
Page 25 | LGALR 2
The required state billing form and itemized statement must be submitted within 60 days after entry of final orders.
For paternity cases where the state guarantees payment of the guardian ad litem fees and costs, the guardian ad litem shall complete the form provided by the state and attach an itemized statement and submit same to the Grays Harbor County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Office of Support Enforcement within sixty days of entry of final orders.
Page 26 | LGALR 2
If adequate cause is found, the guardian ad litem may file a response within fourteen days of court notice by sending a copy to the complainant and the original to the Court Administrator.
(D) If the initial determination is that there is adequate cause to proceed with the grievance, the guardian ad litem shall be allowed to file a response to the grievance within fourteen days of receiving notice from the Court by forwarding a copy of the response to the complaining party with the original response being sent to the Court Administrator who will deliver same to the judicial officer making the initial determination.
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For a grievance concerning a pending case or trial, the Court Administrator must forward it to the judicial officer within three business days of receipt and send a copy to the affected guardian ad litem.
(A) If the grievance pertains to a pending case or if trial in the pending case is underway, the Court Administrator shall, within three business days of receipt, forward the grievance to the presiding or assigned judicial officer to handle the grievance with a copy being sent to the affected guardian ad litem.
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The judicial officer must review the response, or proceed after the response period expires if sooner, and issue a final disposition no later than twenty-five days after the grievance is filed.
(E) Upon receipt of the response from the guardian ad litem or upon passage of the fourteen-day response period, whichever is sooner, the judicial officer shall review the response and thereafter issue a final written or oral disposition of the matter no later than twenty-five days following the filing of the grievance.
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The judicial officer must determine within three business days of receiving the grievance whether adequate cause exists to proceed.
(B) Within three business days of receiving the grievance, the judicial officer shall make an initial determination of whether or not there is adequate cause to proceed with the grievance.
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The procedures for pending-case grievances apply to grievances filed after case conclusion or discharge, with five additional business days added to each subsequent deadline.
Thereafter, the procedures set forth in section 7(l)(2) shall be followed except that five additional business days shall be added to each subsequent deadline indicated in that section.
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For a grievance concerning a concluded case or discharged guardian ad litem, the Court Administrator must forward it to the specified judicial officer within five business days and send a copy to the guardian ad litem.
(3) Grievances Filed After the Conclusion of a Case or After Discharge of the Guardian Ad Litem. If the grievance pertains to a case in which final orders have been entered or an order discharging the guardian ad litem has been entered, the Court Administrator shall, within five business days, forward the grievance to the judicial officer who presided over the trial in the case or who signed the final orders/order of discharge with a copy to the affected guardian ad litem.
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After acceptance, the Clerk may correct the docket or require a corrected filing if an administrative error is discovered, as authorized by court rule or order.
If an administrative error is discovered after acceptance, the Clerk may correct the docket and/or require a corrected filing as authorized by court rule or court order.
Page 5 | Definitions
The hearing should be set for no later than five months after the date the appeal is taken.
The hearing should be set for no later than five months after the date the appeal is taken.
Page 24 | LRALJ 7.1 GENERALLY
Billings should be submitted quarterly with final billings on cases due within 45 days of completion of services.
Billings should be submitted quarterly with final billings on cases due within 45 days of completion of services.
Page 25 | LGALR 2
A business day is a judicial day when the Clerk’s Office is open for filing.
“Business day” means any judicial day the Clerk’s Office is open for filing.
Page 5 | Definitions
A paper filing during an electronic filing system outage must include a declaration of outage, and the Court may require proof.
If the system is unavailable, a filer may file by paper with a declaration of outage; the Court may require proof.
Page 5 | Mandatory electronic filing by attorneys; optional electronic filing by self-represented parties
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The serving party must file proof of service unless the electronic filing system automatically files a certificate for the transaction.
Unless the electronic filing system generates an automatically filed certificate of service for the transaction, the serving party must file proof of service as required by applicable rules.
Page 7 | Electronic service (eService)—Attorneys—Proof of service
Proof of service must be filed as required by applicable rules.
Proof of service must be filed as required by applicable rules.
Page 7 | Electronic service (eService)—Proof of service
A document that is not properly served is treated as unserved for deadlines and hearings noted for consideration.
A document not properly served will be treated as not served for purposes of any deadline or hearing noted for consideration.
Page 7 | Electronic service (eService)—Attorneys—Noncompliance
Electronic service cannot be used when personal service is required or the recipient is ineligible for electronic service under GR 30 or court order.
Electronic service does not apply where personal service is required by rule or statute, or where the receiving party is not eligible for electronic service under GR 30 or court order.
Page 7 | Electronic service (eService)—Attorneys—Exceptions
All material responding to a motion must be served by noon on the court day before the scheduled proceeding.
All material in response to a motion shall be filed and served by noon the court day before the scheduled proceeding.
Page 8 | LCR 6(d) For Motions—Affidavits
Pleadings and other papers a party wants considered at a scheduled trial or hearing must be filed, served on all parties, and accompanied by a bench copy to the Court.
All pleadings and other papers that a party wants the Court to consider at a scheduled trial or hearing must be filed and served on all parties with a bench copy to be provided to the Court as set forth in LCR 5(b)(8).
Page 8 | LCR 5(a)(1) Service—When Required—Bench Copies
If counsel has appeared, the non-moving counsel must receive notice of the ex parte presentation.
If Counsel has appeared in the matter, notice of ex parte presentation shall be given to the non-moving Counsel.
Page 8 | LCR 6(f)(2) Ex Parte Matters
The moving party must serve motions and supporting documents by noon five days before the scheduled proceeding.
The moving party shall file and serve all motions and supporting documents by noon five days before the scheduled proceeding.
Page 8 | LCR 6(d) For Motions—Affidavits
A copy of objections to proposed final orders must be delivered to the prevailing party and the court by noon on the day before the presentment hearing.
Any party objecting to the proposed final orders submitted by another party shall file written objections with proposed substitutions and deliver a copy of same to the prevailing party and the Court by noon the day before the scheduled presentment hearing.
Page 12 | LCR 52
Proof of service on all parties must be filed with a motion for revision.
The original motion and supporting materials and proof of service upon all parties, along with a bench copy for the assigned judge, will be filed.
Page 13 | LCR 59
On the filing date, the moving party must serve or mail a copy of the reconsideration motion papers to opposing counsel.
The moving party shall file the motion and all supporting affidavits, documents, and briefs at the same time, and on the date of filing, serve on or mail a copy thereof to opposing counsel
Page 13 | LCR 59
Any party obtaining a transcript of the ruling for which final orders are required shall, at the requesting party’s expense, obtain and provide a copy of same to all other parties and the Court.
Any party obtaining a transcript of the ruling for which final orders are required shall, at the requesting party’s expense, obtain and provide a copy of same to all other parties and the Court.
Page 13 | Transcript of Ruling
Each party must exchange the proposed allocation document with the other parties before the pretrial conference if asset and liability division remains unresolved.
Prior to the pretrial conference, if the parties have not agreed on the division of the parties’ assets and liabilities, each party shall, utilizing a format consistent with that set forth in the form available on the Court’s website, file and exchange a document setting forth that party’s proposed allocation and the estimated values of the items before the Court for division.
Page 16 | LFLCR 16(b)(2)
Unless excused or otherwise ordered, each party must serve the pretrial statement no later than the earlier of the pretrial or settlement conference; untimely service may result in sanctions.
Unless otherwise excused by the Court, each party's pretrial statement must be served and filed no later than the day of pretrial conference or settlement conference, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Failure to timely serve and file the pretrial statement as required may result in sanctions.
Page 16 | LFLCR 16(b)(2)(A)
A party disputing the statement of arbitrability must serve and file a response, with copies of the disputed statement and request for trial setting, within ten days after service of those documents.
Any party disagreeing with the statement of arbitrability shall serve and file a response to the statement of arbitrability with a copy of the statement of arbitrability and request for trial setting objected to within ten days of the service of the statement of arbitrability and request for trial setting.
Page 17 | LMAR 2.1 — Transfer to Arbitration
The responding party must furnish the Court Administrator copies of both the statement and response when filing the response.
A copy of both the statement and response shall be furnished to the Court Administrator by the responding party at the time of filing so that an objection calendar may be prepared.
Page 17 | LMAR 2.1 — Transfer to Arbitration
The arbitrator must notify the parties of any extension granted.
The arbitrator shall give the parties notice of any extension granted.
Page 18 | LMAR 6.2 — Filing of Award
The opposing party must be provided digital copies of the proposed instructions with and without citations.
A digital copy of the proposed instructions with and without citation shall be provided to the trial Judge and the opposing party.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.15(a) Proposed Instructions
A copy of each trial brief must be provided to every opposing party.
The original shall be filed with the Clerk, with one copy provided to the Judge and one copy provided to each opposing party.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.1(e) Trial Briefs
The guardian ad litem must send a copy of the response to the complaining party and the original to the Court Administrator for delivery to the judicial officer.
(D) If the initial determination is that there is adequate cause to proceed with the grievance, the guardian ad litem shall be allowed to file a response to the grievance within fourteen days of receiving notice from the Court by forwarding a copy of the response to the complaining party with the original response being sent to the Court Administrator who will deliver same to the judicial officer making the initial determination.
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A copy of a pending-case grievance must be sent to the affected guardian ad litem.
(A) If the grievance pertains to a pending case or if trial in the pending case is underway, the Court Administrator shall, within three business days of receipt, forward the grievance to the presiding or assigned judicial officer to handle the grievance with a copy being sent to the affected guardian ad litem.
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Copies of a written disposition must be forwarded to the complaining party and the guardian ad litem.
The original copy of a written disposition or a transcript of an oral disposition shall be placed in the grievance file with copies of the written disposition being forwarded to the complaining party and to the guardian ad litem.
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A copy of a grievance filed after a case concludes or the guardian ad litem is discharged must be sent to the affected guardian ad litem.
(3) Grievances Filed After the Conclusion of a Case or After Discharge of the Guardian Ad Litem. If the grievance pertains to a case in which final orders have been entered or an order discharging the guardian ad litem has been entered, the Court Administrator shall, within five business days, forward the grievance to the judicial officer who presided over the trial in the case or who signed the final orders/order of discharge with a copy to the affected guardian ad litem.
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Electronic service is performed through the Court-designated system or another method authorized by GR 30 and this rule.
“Electronic service” means service through the Court-designated system or other method authorized by GR 30 and this rule.
Page 4 | LGR 30 ELECTRONIC FILING AND SERVICE
Self-represented parties may be served electronically only by agreement or when otherwise authorized by GR 30 and applicable rules.
Self-represented parties may be served electronically only by agreement or as otherwise authorized by GR 30 and applicable rules.
Page 7 | Electronic service (eService)—Self-represented parties
The Court recognizes that exhibits used in rebuttal or for impeachment purposes may be supplemented during trial. In such event, working copies for the Court and the opposing parties shall be made available as practicable.
The Court recognizes that exhibits used in rebuttal or for impeachment purposes may be supplemented during trial. In such event, working copies for the Court and the opposing parties shall be made available as practicable.
Page 14 | LCR 79
If the grievance lacks adequate cause, all parties must be notified that the matter is closed.
(C) If the initial determination is that the grievance is without adequate cause, the matter will be closed and all parties will be so notified.
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For calculating deadlines, mailed items are deemed received three days after mailing.
In calculating times, items mailed shall be deemed received by the addressee three days after the date of mailing.
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The Court or Clerk may electronically transmit notices, orders, and other documents to attorneys using the email address in the Washington State Bar Association’s online Attorney Directory.
The Court or Clerk may electronically transmit notices, orders, or other documents to all attorneys using the electronic mailbox address shown on the Washington State Bar Association’s online Attorney Directory.
Page 5 | Electronic Transmission from the Court
The Court or Clerk may electronically transmit notices, orders, and other documents to a self-represented party who has filed an Authorization to Use E-Mail.
The Court or Clerk may electronically transmit notices, orders, or other documents to any self-represented party who has filed an Authorization to Use E-Mail.
Page 5 | Electronic Transmission from the Court
A self-represented party who files an Authorization to Use E-Mail may receive clerk or court transmissions at the address provided.
Any self-represented party who has filed an Authorization to Use E-Mail may receive clerk/court transmissions at the address provided.
Page 7 | Electronic service (eService)—Self-represented parties
When electronic filing is authorized, attorneys may electronically serve attorneys of record through the designated system or another GR 30-authorized method, with service completed under CR 5(b)(7).
Where electronic filing is authorized, attorneys may electronically serve other attorneys of record through the designated electronic filing system or by another method authorized by GR 30. If used, electronic service constitutes service under CR 5 and is complete as provided in CR 5(b)(7).
Page 7 | Electronic service (eService)
Filing Fees and Waivers
Mandatory arbitration matters are subject to payment of any filing fees required by local ordinance.
The Superior Court of Washington for Grays Harbor County authorizes mandatory arbitration on all matters where no party asserts a claim for damages in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) pursuant to MAR 1.2. and subject to the payment of any filing fees required by local ordinance for such matters.
Page 17 | LMAR 1.2 — Matters Subject to Arbitration
Title 59 RCW indigent-counsel appointment motions and orders must be presented through the Clerk’s office and do not incur an ex parte fee.
Ex parte motions and orders for appointment of counsel for indigent clients in actions presented pursuant to Title 59 RCW requirements shall be presented through the Clerk’s office but shall not incur an ex parte fee.
Page 8 | LCR 6(f)(1) Ex Parte Matters
Ex parte matters may be presented to the Judge in chambers or presented through the Clerk’s office for a fee.
Ex parte matters may be presented to the Judge in chambers or presented through the Clerk’s office for a fee.
Page 8 | LCR 6(f) Ex Parte Matters
No additional filing fee may be charged to create the new public cause number and associated file.
No additional filing fee shall be charged for creating the new public cause number and associated file.
Page 15 | LCR 87
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A bench copy must be provided to the Court for pleadings and other papers a party wants considered at a scheduled trial or hearing.
All pleadings and other papers that a party wants the Court to consider at a scheduled trial or hearing must be filed and served on all parties with a bench copy to be provided to the Court as set forth in LCR 5(b)(8).
Page 8 | LCR 5(a)(1) Service—When Required—Bench Copies
Bench copies must be submitted on the filing day and no later than noon on the court day before the hearing, by paper delivery to the Court Administrator’s office or email to the stated address.
Bench copies shall be submitted to the Court on the day of filing, but in no case later than noon the court day prior to the hearing, by delivering a paper copy of the documents to the office of the Court Administrator or electronically to the electronic mail address: scbenchcopies@graysharbor.us.
Page 8 | LCR 5(b)(8) Service—How Made—Bench Copies
The submitting party must file the original trial brief, provide one bench copy to the judicial officer, and provide a copy to each opposing party.
The submitting party shall file the original with the Clerk and provide a bench copy to the judicial officer and one copy to each opposing party.
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One printed copy of the annotated proposed instructions must be provided to the clerk, the trial judge, and each opposing party.
One printed copy each of annotated proposed instructions shall be provided to the clerk, the trial Judge, and each opposing party.
Page 12 | LCR 51
The moving party must deliver a copy of the reconsideration papers to the trial Judge showing the filing date.
deliver a copy thereof to the trial Judge which copy shall show the date of filing.
Page 13 | LCR 59
A bench copy of the motion for revision must be filed for the assigned judge.
The original motion and supporting materials and proof of service upon all parties, along with a bench copy for the assigned judge, will be filed.
Page 13 | LCR 59
The parties must provide two sets of all exhibits at least two business days before trial, with the original set for the Clerk and a bench copy for Court Administration.
The parties shall provide two sets of all exhibits at least two business days prior to trial. The original set shall go to the Clerk and a bench copy to Court Administration, in two separate notebooks, packets, or binders.
Page 14 | LCR 79
Copies of all motion briefs must be submitted to the judicial officer assigned to hear the motion.
Copies of all motion briefs shall be submitted to the judicial officer who has been assigned to hear the motion.
Page 21 | LCrR 4.5(d)(2) Legal Authority in Support of Motions
The original trial brief must be filed with the Clerk, with one copy provided to the Judge and one to each opposing party.
The original shall be filed with the Clerk, with one copy provided to the Judge and one copy provided to each opposing party.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.1(e) Trial Briefs
A digital copy of the proposed instructions both with and without citations must be provided to the trial judge and opposing party.
A digital copy of the proposed instructions with and without citation shall be provided to the trial Judge and the opposing party.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.15(a) Proposed Instructions
Late bench copies may result in a continued hearing or other sanctions at the judicial officer’s discretion.
Late bench copies may result in the hearing being continued or other sanctions at the discretion of the judicial officer.
Page 8 | LCR 5(b)(8) Service—How Made—Bench Copies
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
After a final parentage order, the order and subsequent filings become publicly accessible through a new public cause number, subject to applicable rules or court orders, while the original confidential file remains the official record of earlier filings.
However, pursuant to RCW 26.26A.500(2), a final order in a proceeding to determine parentage under RCW 26.26A.400 through RCW 26.26A.515 is available for public inspection. Except as otherwise provided by applicable court rules or Court order, records entered after the entry of a final order determining parentage are publicly accessible. Therefore, after a final order determining parentage is entered, the Clerk is directed to issue a new public cause number for purposes of publicly accessible filings. The final order determining parentage shall be filed in the original confidential cause number and in the new public cause number. The confidential file remains the official record for filings before entry of the final order; the public file contains the final order and subsequent filings unless otherwise ordered.
Page 15 | LCR 87
Parentage proceedings under the specified statutes must be filed as confidential cases.
Proceedings to adjudicate parentage under RCW 26.26A.400 through RCW 26.26A.515 shall be filed as a confidential case type in this county.
Page 15 | LCR 87
The rule does not unseal records sealed under GR 15 or alter confidentiality required by statute, court rule, or court order.
Nothing in this rule unseals records sealed under GR 15 or changes confidentiality required by statute, court rule, or court order.
Page 15 | LCR 87
A grievance dismissed for lack of adequate cause must be kept as a confidential, sealed record for six years after dismissal, unless the judicial officer directs otherwise.
(C) If the initial determination is that the grievance is without adequate cause, the matter will be closed and all parties will be so notified. The grievance shall be held as a confidential, sealed record in the files of the Court Administrator for six years following dismissal of the grievance unless specifically directed otherwise by the judicial officer making the initial determination.
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The Court Administrator must maintain the confidential grievance file for at least six years.
The confidential file of the grievance shall include the original grievance, the guardian ad litem's response, and the written initial and final dispositions of the matter and shall be maintained by the Court Administrator for a period for no less than six years.
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Filers remain responsible for complying with applicable confidentiality, sealing, and redaction requirements under GR 15 or other law.
Nothing in this rule alters confidentiality, sealing, or redaction requirements under GR 15 or other law; filers remain responsible for complying with those requirements.
Page 5 | Documents that shall not be Electronically Filed
Filing Bundling Requirements
A reconsideration motion and all supporting affidavits, documents, and briefs must be filed together.
The moving party shall file the motion and all supporting affidavits, documents, and briefs at the same time
Page 13 | LCR 59
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
In appeals based on a written record read to the jury, counsel must meet and confer before trial to agree as much as possible on the order of the record and the portions to be read.
Counsel will meet and confer before trial and agree as much as possible on the order of the record and what portions will be read.
Page 12 | LCR 47
A motion to revise a Court Commissioner’s ruling must be based on entered written findings, conclusions, and an order; an oral ruling not reduced to a written order is not a proper subject.
A motion for revision shall be based upon entry of written findings, conclusions, and an order by the Court Commissioner. Oral rulings not reduced to written orders are not the proper subject for a motion for revision.
Page 13 | LCR 59
Motions generally must be noted so they are heard at least seven days before trial; untimely motions waive the pretrial hearing, except final pretrial motions that can be completed before trial begins.
The moving party shall note motions in a timely manner so that all hearings and motions (other than final pretrial motions which can be completed before the time the trial is set to begin) will be heard at least seven days prior to the date of trial. Failure to timely note motions for hearing in accordance with this rule shall be deemed a waiver of the pretrial hearing on such motions.
Page 21 | LCrR 4.5(d)(1) How Made
Pretrial matters requiring argument must be noted for hearing before the morning of trial.
Pretrial matters requiring argument shall be noted for hearing prior to the morning of the trial.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.1(a)(1) Pretrial matters on or before Trial Day
Pretrial matters requiring argument must be noted for hearing before the morning of trial; jury trials should minimize interruptions to the jury’s time.
Pretrial matters requiring argument shall be noted for hearing prior to the morning of the trial. Jury trials should be conducted with minimal interruptions of the jury's time.
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Reconsideration is decided on briefs and affidavits without oral argument unless the presiding judicial officer requests it; the officer may deny the motion or request responses and set it for hearing.
A motion for reconsideration shall be submitted on briefs and affidavits only, without oral argument, unless the judicial officer presiding over the original proceeding requests oral argument. The moving party shall file the motion and all supporting affidavits, documents, and briefs at the same time, and on the date of filing, serve on or mail a copy thereof to opposing counsel, and deliver a copy thereof to the trial Judge which copy shall show the date of filing. The judicial officer shall either deny the motion and advise counsel of the ruling or request responding briefs and direct the movant to note the motion for hearing.
Page 13 | LCR 59
The judge may require the moving party to provide a written transcript of some or all of the hearing before the Court Commissioner.
At the judge’s discretion, the moving party may be required to provide a written transcript of part or all of the hearing held before the Court Commissioner.
Page 13 | LCR 59
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The parties may amend the pretrial schedule only by written mutual agreement and with Court approval.
This pretrial schedule may be amended in writing by the mutual agreement of the parties only upon approval of the Court.
Page 10 | LCR 16(b)(3) Scheduling Orders
Trial-continuance motions must be written and heard at least 14 days before trial; later continuances are considered only for unforeseeable emergencies with good cause, must be set to a date certain, and remain subject to the court’s discretion.
(e) Continuances. The court is obligated to resolve cases promptly. Motions for trial continuances shall be in writing and heard at least fourteen (14) days before the scheduled trial date. Later continuances of trials will be considered only upon the filing and noting for hearing a motion for continuance for unforeseeable emergencies with good cause shown and upon terms the court deems just. Continuances shall be to a date certain. The court retains discretion to grant or deny any continuance in the interest of justice.
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An arbitrator’s request for an extension of time to file an award must be presented to the Presiding Judge or designee.
A request by an arbitrator for an extension of time for the filing of an award shall be presented to the Presiding Judge or his/her designee.
Page 18 | LMAR 6.2 — Filing of Award
Parties may stipulate to a continuance only if the arbitrator permits it.
The parties may stipulate to a continuance only with the permission of the arbitrator.
Page 18 | LMAR 5.1 — Notice of Hearing
The judicial officer may modify the stated timelines for good cause.
(H) Timelines stated herein may be modified by the judicial officer for good cause.
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The arbitrator may grant a continuance without obtaining a Court order.
The arbitrator may grant a continuance without Court order.
Page 18 | LMAR 5.1 — Notice of Hearing
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel must arrange with the Clerk to have all exhibits marked at least two business days before trial.
Counsel shall arrange with the Clerk for the marking of all exhibits at least two business days prior to trial.
Page 14 | LCR 79
A guardian ad litem may communicate privately with the judicial officer only for the listed purposes, including specified instructions, agreements, orders, access to sealed files, or an emergency to protect the client's life.
During the pendency of a case, a guardian ad litem shall communicate privately with the judicial officer only for purposes of obtaining special instructions from the judicial officer as to the scope of the guardian ad litem's investigation, to communicate an agreement of the parties, to present agreed orders, to obtain an ex parte restraining order or ex parte contempt show cause order for the protection of the guardian ad litem's client, to obtain access to sealed or confidential court files, or in an emergency situation to protect the life of the guardian ad litem's client.
Page 25 | LGALR 2
If no attorney-directory email address is available, counsel must provide a valid email address to Court Administration and keep it updated.
If no address is available, counsel shall provide a valid email to Court Administration and update as necessary.
Page 5 | Electronic Transmission from the Court
In cases with more than two parties or more voluminous exhibits, the parties must work with the Clerk before submission to verify proposed exhibit numbering.
In cases with more than two parties or with more voluminous exhibits, the parties shall work with the Clerk prior to submitting exhibits to verify numbering of their proposed exhibits.
Page 14 | LCR 79
Matters for the motion dockets must be noted through the Clerk’s office, while matters requiring more than five minutes per side for argument, including summary judgment motions, must be scheduled through Court Administration.
All matters for the dockets shall be noted through the Clerk's office. All matters requiring more than five minutes per side for argument, including summary judgment motions, shall be scheduled through Court Administration.
Page 14 | LCR 77
After any such private communication, the guardian ad litem should notify the parties or counsel of the communication and its content within a reasonable time.
In all such cases, the guardian ad litem should notify the parties or their counsel of such communications and the content of same within a reasonable period of time.
Page 25 | LGALR 2
The digital copy may be emailed to Court administration or delivered on writable electronic media.
The digital copy may be emailed to Court administration or delivered on electronic writable media storage.
Page 22 | LCrR 6.15(a) Proposed Instructions