Lincoln County Superior Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- No Later Than Five Judicial Days Before Hearing or Trial for Documents Between 50 and 100 Pages
- No Later Than Two Judicial Days Before Hearing or Trial for Response or Reply Documents Between 50 and 100 Pages
Filings < 50 pages
- No Later Than 24 Hours Before Hearing or Trial
- No Later Than Two Judicial Days Before Hearing or Trial
Filings > 100 pages
- No Later Than Seven Judicial Days Before Hearing or Trial
- No Later Than Two Judicial Days Before Hearing or Trial for Response or Reply Documents
Motion for Reconsideration, Response to Motion for Reconsideration
- Upon Filing
Adjournments
- A continuance of a case already on the trial calendar must be requested by written stipulation or motion supported by a declaration showing sufficient grounds, and the moving party must present a written order for entry.
- The mediator may adjourn mediation from time to time to facilitate resolution of issues.
Request must include
Document Format Requirements3 rules
(i) Electronic transmission via email attachment is the court’s preferred method of receiving bench copies of documents. Such attachments shall be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Documents (PDF) format or some other compatible format.
Mark each document and exhibit using consecutive numerals for the plaintiff and defendant; generally, defendant’s numbers would start at “100.”
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHALL BE EITHER PRINTED OR TYPED:
Document Filing Requirements40 rules
A legal brief or memorandum materially drafted or supplemented using AI tools must include a footnote disclosing that fact.
- Document
- Legal brief or memorandum
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
(A) Any legal brief or memorandum submitted to the Lincoln County Superior Court that has been materially drafted or supplemented using artificial intelligence (AI) tools must include a disclosure footnote stating this fact.
If so directed by the court, a pre-trial order in the form of Exhibit “B” attached to this rule shall be prepared by counsel within ten (10) days after the conclusion of the pre-trial conference.
In instances in which the entire document has been prepared utilizing artificial intelligence tools a footnote to that effect shall appear on the first page of the document.
- Document
- Document
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Parties shall notify the trial judge and the opposing party by letter if that party anticipates offering twenty-five (25) exhibits or more at the time of the trial.
Any portion of the document in which artificial intelligence tools have been utilized must include a footnote identifying that portion.
- Document
- Document
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Any order for a pre-trial conference shall be in the form of and include the provisions as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached to this rule.
Requests for trial settings in civil cases will be heard on Law and Motion Day at the time they are regularly noted for setting, upon proper written notice filed with the clerk of the court.
In addition to the above, in all contested trials in domestic relations matters, each party shall provide the opposing party and the court with the following: (i) A written pretrial information form indicating a proposed division of assets and liabilities, using the form set forth in Exhibit “C” attached to the rules.
If one of the parties is seeking maintenance or child support, both parties shall complete a financial declaration.
(ii) If children are involved, a proposed parenting plan and child support worksheets and supporting documents including Financial Declarations and the last two (2) years of tax returns, W-2’s, and current paystubs, if applicable.
If the parties are in dispute as to the distribution of assets and debts, both parties shall complete Exhibit “C” as attached to these local rules.
(E) In contested matters, all orders, findings, decrees, and judgments shall be approved by the attorney of record or pro se parties, if not represented, unless the same are presented for signing in open court in the presence of all counsel or pro se parties, or are signed after proper notice of presentment.
(D) In all non-contested matters, all orders, findings, decrees, and judgments shall have the name of the presenting counselor, pro se litigants, if not represented, and signed thereon by all parties unless a proper Joinder or waiver had previously been signed.
Defendants requesting appointed counsel must file an appropriate sworn financial disclosure, although the court may instead require them to provide the information orally.
Court's wording
Defendants who request assignment of counsel will be required to execute and file a financial disclosure under oath, which shall substantially comply with the form set forth in Exhibit “D” attached hereto, (or any successor from approved by the State or Supreme Court) or the defendant may be required to provide the information orally to the court.
(2) Provide a current list of all bonds on which the bondsman is obligated in any court of this state, including on the list the name of the court and defendant and the amount of the bond.
(2) A letter from the Insurance Commissioner of Washington State indicating that the corporate surety is authorized to do business in this state.
In any case where the bondsman has not previously justified qualification, the bond must be submitted to and approved by the presiding judge or the judge’s designee.
In order to obtain prior justification and approval of the court to provide bonds as an individual surety, the following requirements shall be met: (1) Provide the court verifiable documentary evidence of qualification, including but not limited to a current financial statement.
All petitions shall be accompanied by a proposed order of justification.
- Document
- Bail bondsman petition
Must include
- •Proposed order
The petition for renewal will include a verified statement that either there have been no changes since the last petition or will set forth the changes.
In the case of individuals seeking prior justification to write bail bonds on behalf of a corporate surety, the applicant must provide the court with the following: (1) A certified copy of a power of attorney showing authorization of the applicant to act for the corporate surety.
The parties may stipulate to appointment of a person to perform the mediation required by this rule by filing with the court a written stipulation including the name, address, and date of appointment of the mediator.
When characterization, valuation, and/or division of assets or debts is being mediated, each party shall submit a statement.
When support issues are being mediated, each party will include a financial declaration and completed child support worksheets.
Within seven days after mediation ends, the mediator must file a declaration stating the mediation dates, issues mediated, and any participant’s perceived failure to participate in good faith.
Court's wording
Within seven (7) days after completion of mediation, the mediator shall file with the Court, and provide copies to the parties and attorneys who participated in the mediation, a declaration setting forth (1) the date(s) of mediation; (2) the contested issues mediated; and (3) the manner in which any party failed, in the judgment of the mediator, to participate in good faith.
The parties shall timely submit any additional materials requested by the mediator.
Each party must submit proposed orders or equivalent written statements to the mediator at least two days before mediation.
Court's wording
At least two days before mediation proceedings, each party will submit to the mediator proposed orders sought to be entered by the Court or equivalent written statements to the resolution of all contested issues subject to mediation
Any agreement between the parties reached during the mediation process shall be reduced to writing before the conclusion of the mediation and shall be endorsed by all parties, participating attorneys, and the mediator.
The form for mandatory mediation shall be entitled “ Order to Transfer to Mandatory Mediation” shall be substantially in the form in Exhibit E to these rules, and shall be signed by the attorney for each party and each party appearing pro se prior to presentation to the Court for approval.
The refusal by an attorney or pro-se party to sign the Order to Transfer to Mediation shall not delay the case. Such refusal to sign shall be noted on the Order to Transfer to Mandatory Mediation.
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that at least five (5) working days prior to this conference, the attorneys shall submit to the judge and to opposing counsel a Pretrial Statement containing the following: (a) A list designating those pleadings upon which the case goes to trial; (b) A succinct statement of the cause of action in regard to each claim or defense; (c) A clear statement of the issues to be tried; (d) An itemized list of the claimed special damages; (e) Any statement of the principles of law involved in the case, supported by citations of authority; (f) A statement of facts, which the client will admit; (g) A list of the names and addresses of all persons who have knowledge of relevant facts and the general nature of their testimony;
- Document
- Pretrial statement
Must include
- •Statement of facts
I certify under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Washington that the attached Asset & Liability List is true and correct.
2. HOUSE-HOLD GOODS (attach goods distribution worksheet)
Include
- •Attach goods distribution worksheet
15. OTHER ACTS & BILLS PAYABLE Attach List
14. INSTALLMENT PURCHASE CONTRACTS Attach list
This rule shall not apply to rebuttal or impeachment exhibits not required to be offered in the party’s case in chief.
Parties in domestic-relations final hearings or trials are strongly encouraged to provide the judge and opposing party, at least three days before trial, a written statement addressing the listed issues; the statement may be in any form.
Court's wording
In all final hearings or trials in domestic relations matters, each party is strongly encouraged to provide to the judge and the opposing party, a written statement as to the issues in controversy at least three (3) days prior to trial. The written statement may be in any form chosen by the party or his or her attorney to convey the following: A brief factual summary; Issues in dispute [e.g. property, debts, custody or support]; Case law, if it will be argued, supporting the party’s position; Proposed distribution of assets and debts, proposed parenting plan and child support amount, if in dispute, see LCR 39(d)(2)(i) and (ii) above; Areas of agreement.
Unless explained otherwise by the parties, the values shown on the pretrial form should include fair market value and assessed value of any real property, bank accounts, proposed pension, retirement, profit sharing or other deferred benefit or financial security plan, the present value of all life insurance policies and the cash surrender value, the amount of accounts receivable, inheritance due, and any trust accounts in which the party has an interest; the fair market value of all other property including collections, antiques; and in the case of motor vehicles, the average between wholesale and retail values from Kelly Blue Book or NADA or other comparable companies.
Any party may request the Court to ask prospective jurors appropriate additional general questions proposed in advance in writing and submitted with jury instructions.
The mediator may, upon notice to a person participating by telephone or remote means, endorse the agreement on behalf of that person.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Facsimile or electronic copies are accepted as temporary file documents only by prior court order or clerk authorization.
Only on prior court order, unless authorized by the clerk, will facsimile or electronic copies be accepted as temporary file documents.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Exhibits must be given to the Clerk’s office for pre-marking at least two business days before trial.
The exhibits are to be given to the Clerk’s office for pre-marking at least two business days prior to the trial.
Page 7 | LCR 16. Pretrial Procedure and Formulating Issues
If directed by the court, counsel must prepare the pre-trial order within ten days after the conference concludes.
If so directed by the court, a pre-trial order in the form of Exhibit “B” attached to this rule shall be prepared by counsel within ten (10) days after the conclusion of the pre-trial conference.
Page 7 | LCR 16. Pretrial Procedure and Formulating Issues
The exhibit notice must be given at least two weeks before trial.
Said notice shall be given no less than two (2) weeks prior to the trial date.
Page 7 | LCR 16. Pretrial Procedure and Formulating Issues
A pre-trial conference must be held at least two weeks before trial.
The pre-trial conference shall be held not less than two weeks prior to the trial date.
Page 7 | LCR 16. Pretrial Procedure and Formulating Issues
A renewal petition must be filed by April 30 each year; otherwise, a full filing fee is due.
Petition for renewal must be filed on or before April 30 of each year otherwise a full filing fee is due.
Page 16 | LCrR 3.2. RELEASE OF ACCUSED
The mediator must file the required declaration within seven days after mediation is completed.
Within seven (7) days after completion of mediation, the mediator shall file with the Court, and provide copies to the parties and attorneys who participated in the mediation, a declaration setting forth (1) the date(s) of mediation; (2) the contested issues mediated; and (3) the manner in which any party failed, in the judgment of the mediator, to participate in good faith.
Page 21 | Mandatory Mediation
After the specified Response is filed, the Petitioner must immediately note the proceeding for mandatory mediation and trial setting using court-prescribed forms.
Upon the filing of a Response to the Petition which contests child custody, visitation or any issues so ordered to complete mediation, make the proceeding subject to these rules, the Petitioner shall immediately note the proceeding for mandatory mediation and trial setting on forms prescribed by the Court.
Page 22 | LMMR 4. Noting for Mediation and Trial Setting
Attorneys must submit the pretrial statement at least five working days before the conference.
at least five (5) working days prior to this conference, the attorneys shall submit to the judge and to opposing counsel a Pretrial Statement
Page 24 | Exhibit A: Order for Pretrial Conference
The encouraged written statement should be provided at least three days before trial.
In all final hearings or trials in domestic relations matters, each party is strongly encouraged to provide to the judge and the opposing party, a written statement as to the issues in controversy at least three (3) days prior to trial.
Page 8 | LCR 40. Assignment of Cases
When both parties are self-represented, the Court Administrator may tentatively set the trial date, subject to review if an objection is received within 20 days after mailing.
If both parties are pro se, the Court Administrator may tentatively set the date subject to review if an objection is received within 20 (twenty) days of mailing of the trial date.
Page 8 | LCR 40. Assignment of Cases
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Unless making copies is impractical, legible exhibit copies numbered as marked by the Clerk must be furnished to opposing counsel and the court.
Unless making copies is impractical, legible copies of exhibits shall be furnished to opposing counsel and the court, numbered the same as marked by the Clerk.
Page 7 | LCR 16. Pretrial Procedure and Formulating Issues
When any decree or order is filed in a dissolution matter, the attorney for the party presenting the order, or the party if the matter is presented pro se, shall promptly personally deliver to the opposing party or mail to the opposing party’s last known address or to opposing counsel, if so represented, a conformed copy of the decree or order with the date of entry indicated on each copy.
When any decree or order is filed in a dissolution matter, the attorney for the party presenting the order, or the party if the matter is presented pro se, shall promptly personally deliver to the opposing party or mail to the opposing party’s last known address or to opposing counsel, if so represented, a conformed copy of the decree or order with the date of entry indicated on each copy.
Page 9 | Dating and Mailing of Decrees and Orders
The mediator must provide copies of the declaration to the parties and attorneys who participated in mediation.
Within seven (7) days after completion of mediation, the mediator shall file with the Court, and provide copies to the parties and attorneys who participated in the mediation, a declaration setting forth (1) the date(s) of mediation; (2) the contested issues mediated; and (3) the manner in which any party failed, in the judgment of the mediator, to participate in good faith.
Page 21 | Mandatory Mediation
A party seeking permission for a non-party to attend mediation must give every opposing party reasonable advance written notice of the request.
A party seeking permission for a non-party to attend shall give reasonable advance written notice of the request to every opposing party.
Page 22 | LRMM 3. Mediation Process
The mediator must ensure that each party receives a copy of the endorsed agreement before mediation concludes.
The mediator will cause a copy of the endorsed agreement to be provided to each party before the conclusion of the mediation.
Page 22 | LRMM 3. Mediation Process
A party intending to use qualifying newly discovered witnesses must immediately report their names, addresses, and expected testimony to opposing counsel and the court.
If additional witnesses are discovered, who by the use of reasonable diligence could not have been discovered before Pretrial Conference, the party intending to use such witnesses shall immediately report the names, addresses and summary of the testimony of such witnesses to opposing counsel and the court.
Page 27 | Exhibits A–C: Pretrial Orders and Asset and Liability List
The exhibits must be forwarded to the court with any objections within five days of receipt; the time for sending them to opposing counsel is left blank in the form.
The following exhibits will be sent to opposing counsel within ______ days and within five (5) days of receipt forwarded to the court with any objections thereto; in the event no objections are raised the exhibits will be admitted in accordance with the provisions of (a) above:
Page 27 | Exhibits A–C: Pretrial Orders and Asset and Liability List
A party intending to use qualifying newly discovered exhibits or documents must immediately show them to opposing counsel and submit them to the court for identification.
Additional Exhibits: If additional exhibits or documents are discovered which could not have been discovered by reasonable diligence before the Pretrial Conference, the party intending to use them shall immediately exhibit them to opposing counsel and submit them to the court to be marked for identification.
Page 28 | Exhibits A–C: Pretrial Orders and Asset and Liability List
Opposing counsel must immediately tell the court which of the listed exhibit positions applies.
Opposing counsel shall immediately indicate to the court his or her position with respect to such exhibit, i.e., whether his or her position falls under (a), (b), or (c) above.
Page 28 | Exhibits A–C: Pretrial Orders and Asset and Liability List
If a partial transcription is made of a record during Superior Court proceedings being argued before the court, a copy must be furnished to the judge and opposing counsel or the pro se litigant.
If partial transcriptions are made of the record during proceedings in Superior Court, a copy of such transcription shall be furnished to the judge and to opposing counsel or the pro se litigant if such matters are being argued before the court.
Page 14 | LCR 80. COURT REPORTERS
Filing Fees and Waivers
A renewal petition must be accompanied by an ex parte fee.
Renewal petitions shall be accompanied by an ex parte fee.
Page 16 | LCrR 3.2. RELEASE OF ACCUSED
An initial petition must be accompanied by the full filing fee.
An initial petition shall be accompanied by a full filing fee.
Page 16 | LCrR 3.2. RELEASE OF ACCUSED
A renewal petition filed after the stated annual deadline is subject to a full filing fee.
Petition for renewal must be filed on or before April 30 of each year otherwise a full filing fee is due.
Page 16 | LCrR 3.2. RELEASE OF ACCUSED
The Clerk will set and assess a fee for every credit card payment.
A fee, to be set by the Clerk, will be assessed for all credit card payments.
Page 14 | LCR 78. CLERKS
In civil matters, payments must use an allowed method—cash, money order, cashier’s check, attorney business or trust account check, or credit card—and personal checks are not accepted, unless an order provides otherwise.
Unless the order specifically provides otherwise, all payments made in civil matters shall be by cash, money order, cashier’s check, attorney’s business or trust account check, or credit card. Personal checks shall not be an accepted form of payment.
Page 14 | LCR 78. CLERKS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
(A) General Requirement. Bench copies of briefs, memoranda of law, affidavits, declarations, exhibits, and other legal documents requiring substantive review by the Court shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers in accordance with the timelines set forth below. Page counts include all attachments. (D) Documents Exceeding 100 Pages. Any response or reply documents shall be delivered no later than two (2) judicial days prior to the hearing or trial.
(A) General Requirement. Bench copies of briefs, memoranda of law, affidavits, declarations, exhibits, and other legal documents requiring substantive review by the Court shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers in accordance with the timelines set forth below. Page counts include all attachments. (D) Documents Exceeding 100 Pages. Any response or reply documents shall be delivered no later than two (2) judicial days prior to the hearing or trial.
Page 6 | LCR 7. Pleadings and Motions
Working copies of documents under 50 pages, counting attachments, must be delivered to chambers at least two judicial days before the hearing or trial.
(A) General Requirement. Bench copies of briefs, memoranda of law, affidavits, declarations, exhibits, and other legal documents requiring substantive review by the Court shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers in accordance with the timelines set forth below. Page counts include all attachments. (B) Documents Under 50 Pages. Working copies that are fewer than fifty (50) pages shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers no later than two (2) judicial days prior to the scheduled hearing or trial.
Page 6 | LCR 7. Pleadings and Motions
Working copies exceeding 100 pages, counting attachments, must be delivered to chambers at least seven judicial days before the hearing or trial.
(A) General Requirement. Bench copies of briefs, memoranda of law, affidavits, declarations, exhibits, and other legal documents requiring substantive review by the Court shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers in accordance with the timelines set forth below. Page counts include all attachments. (D) Documents Exceeding 100 Pages. Working copies that exceed one hundred (100) pages shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers no later than seven (7) judicial days prior to the scheduled hearing or trial.
Page 6 | LCR 7. Pleadings and Motions
Response and reply working copies under the 50-page threshold, counting attachments, must be delivered at least 24 hours before the hearing or trial.
(A) General Requirement. Bench copies of briefs, memoranda of law, affidavits, declarations, exhibits, and other legal documents requiring substantive review by the Court shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers in accordance with the timelines set forth below. Page counts include all attachments. (B) Documents Under 50 Pages. Any response or reply documents shall be delivered no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hearing or trial.
Page 6 | LCR 7. Pleadings and Motions
Working copies between 50 and 100 pages, counting attachments, must be delivered to chambers at least five judicial days before the hearing or trial.
(A) General Requirement. Bench copies of briefs, memoranda of law, affidavits, declarations, exhibits, and other legal documents requiring substantive review by the Court shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers in accordance with the timelines set forth below. Page counts include all attachments. (C) Documents Between 50 and 100 Pages. Working copies that are between fifty (50) and one hundred (100) pages shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers no later than five (5) judicial days prior to the scheduled hearing or trial.
Page 6 | LCR 7. Pleadings and Motions
Response and reply working copies between 50 and 100 pages, counting attachments, must be delivered at least two judicial days before the hearing or trial.
(A) General Requirement. Bench copies of briefs, memoranda of law, affidavits, declarations, exhibits, and other legal documents requiring substantive review by the Court shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers in accordance with the timelines set forth below. Page counts include all attachments. (C) Documents Between 50 and 100 Pages. Any response or reply documents shall be delivered no later than two (2) judicial days prior to the hearing or trial.
Page 6 | LCR 7. Pleadings and Motions
Pretrial forms must not be filed with the clerk and must instead be provided to the opposing party and judge as bench copies.
The pretrial forms shall not be filed with the clerk, but shall be given to the opposing party and judge as bench copies.
Page 9 | Exhibits A–C: Pretrial Orders and Asset and Liability List
Copies of motions for reconsideration and their responses must be delivered to the judge when they are filed with the clerk.
Copies of such motion for reconsideration and responses thereto shall be delivered to the judge at the time of filing with the clerk.
Page 12 | LCR 59. NEW TRIAL, RECONSIDERATION, AND AMENDMENT OF JUDGMENTS
Bench copies may be delivered personally to chambers.
(E) Manner of Delivery. Bench copies may be delivered to chambers personally, by mail, or by electronic transmission via email attachment.
Page 6 | LCR 7. Pleadings and Motions
Bench copies may be emailed as attachments, and email is the court’s preferred delivery method.
(E) Manner of Delivery. Bench copies may be delivered to chambers personally, by mail, or by electronic transmission via email attachment. (i) Electronic transmission via email attachment is the court’s preferred method of receiving bench copies of documents.
Page 6 | LCR 7. Pleadings and Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions for reconsideration and new trial are submitted on briefs and declarations or affidavits without oral argument unless the judge allows argument on counsel’s application or on the judge’s own motion, and the judge will notify counsel if argument is allowed.
(i) A motion for reconsideration or for a new trial shall be submitted on briefs and declarations or affidavits only, without oral arguments, unless the judge, on application from counsel or on the judge’s own motion, allows oral argument. The judge will notify counsel if oral argument is to be allowed.
Page 11 | LCR 59. NEW TRIAL, RECONSIDERATION, AND AMENDMENT OF JUDGMENTS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance of a case already on the trial calendar must be requested by written stipulation or motion supported by a declaration showing sufficient grounds, and the moving party must present a written order for entry.
Stipulations or motion to continue a case already on the trial calendar must be in writing, supported by a declaration showing sufficient grounds for the requested continuance. The moving party shall present a written order for entry.
Page 9 | Continuances
The mediator may adjourn mediation from time to time to facilitate resolution of issues.
The mediator shall set the time, place, manner, and duration of mediation, which may be adjourned from time to time to facilitate resolution of issues.
Page 21 | Mandatory Mediation
Chambers Communication Rules
If a case set for jury trial is settled or will not be tried to a jury, the court must be notified immediately so the jury panel can be dismissed.
Whenever a cause has been set for trial as a jury case and a date for trial has been assigned and the matter is settled, or will not be tried by a jury, for any reason whatsoever, notice of the fact shall immediately be given to the court so that the jury panel can be dismissed.
Page 9 | LCR 41. Dismissal of Actions
Matters for the regular Tuesday Law and Motion docket must be scheduled with the Clerk of the Court by noon on the preceding Tuesday.
All matters to be heard on the regular Tuesday Law and Motion docket shall be scheduled with the Clerk of the Court not later than 12 noon on the preceding Tuesday.
Page 12 | LCR 77. SUPERIOR COURT AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Matters requiring more than 15 minutes must be specially set with the Court Administrator.
All matters requiring more than 15 minutes will need to be special set with the Court Administrator.
Page 12 | LCR 77. SUPERIOR COURT AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Matters requiring an interpreter or more than 15 minutes must be specially set with the Court Administrator.
All matters which require an interpreter or which will require more than 15 minutes must be special set with the Court Administrator.
Page 12 | LCR 77. SUPERIOR COURT AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS
A person requesting a written answer or confirmation from the clerk must provide a conforming copy if requested and a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
An attorney or other person requesting a written answer to correspondence or confirmation on any pleadings or other documents shall furnish to the clerk a copy to conform if requested and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the convenience of the clerk in making a necessary reply.
Page 13 | LCR 78. CLERKS
Telephonic hearings are permitted in most nontrial matters on the stated bases; a requesting party must contact the Court Administrator at least three days before the hearing, and any party may still argue a motion in person.
Telephonic hearings are authorized for most matters other than trials either upon stipulation by the parties or with approval of the court or upon the court’s own motion or authorization following a request from the requesting party upon good cause shown. The record of such hearings will be electronically recorded. The requesting party shall contact the court Administrator at least three (3) days before the hearing for permission to appear telephonically under such conditions as ordered by the court. Any party retains the right to argue motions in person, even if the other party appears by telephone.
Page 13 | Telephonic Hearings
The listed hearings must first be specially set with the Court Administrator.
The following hearings must first be special set with the Court Administrator: show cause matters; marriage dissolutions; all motions requiring argument; and other contested matters requiring more than 20 minutes but less than one hour.
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Special setting on the motion docket may be made with prior approval of the court administrator.
Special setting on the motion docket may be made with prior approval of the court administrator.
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