Courtesy copies are required for covered filings before Judge John McHale. File and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions for dismissal under CR 12 are heard without oral argument and no hearing will be scheduled.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Before scheduling a motion, counsel must check availability with all opposing parties and select a date from the court's calendar, then contact the bailiff to confirm the date is still available; do not note the motion until bailiff confirms.
Motions for dismissal under CR 12 are heard without oral argument and no hearing will be scheduled.
Motions with oral argument (summary judgment, restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, class certification) are heard on Fridays.
Before scheduling a motion, counsel must check availability with all opposing parties and select a date from the court's calendar, then contact the bailiff to confirm the date is still available; do not note the motion until bailiff confirms.
File and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date.
Email requests for dispositive motion hearings must include case name, cause number, names and contact info of all counsel, type of hearing, and date(s) requested (first and second choice recommended).
Each motion is allotted one hour for argument and ruling; cross motions or additional dispositive motions must be separately scheduled.
If the moving party decides not to proceed with a motion, they must notify the court to strike the hearing immediately.
The court will provide additional time for multi-party or complex litigation hearings; request this when scheduling.
Counsel must treat each other with courtesy and respect during discovery and in court.