Walla Walla County Superior Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

The judge may call for a written response or oral argument, but must call for a written response before granting the motion.

The trial judge may (1) deny the motion, (2) grant the motion, (3) call for a written response from opposing counsel, and/or (4) call for oral argument. A trial judge shall not grant the motion without first calling for a written response from opposing counsel.

CRITICAL

Motions for new trial, reconsideration, or judgment NOV are submitted without oral argument unless the court orders otherwise.

Motions for New Trial, Reconsideration or Judgment NOV shall be submitted without oral argument unless the court orders otherwise.

INFO

Review is de novo on the submitted pleadings and transcript, without oral argument unless the reviewing judge requests it.

Review of the Commissioner’s order shall be de novo based on the pleadings and transcript submitted and without oral argument unless requested by the reviewing judge.