Judge Maureen Boyle

Applies to

Motion to close judicial proceeding

The party moving to close a proceeding must show why it should not be public.

Applies to

Name change petition

A certified copy of the birth certificate must be filed with the name-change petition.

Applies to

Affidavit of publication

The petitioner must obtain an Affidavit of Publication from the newspaper after the final publication of the notice.

All motions must be filed by the date of the final pretrial and will be heard at the convenience of the Court and counsel.

Fax filings are considered filed when received by the Clerk, except those completed after regular business hours, which are considered filed the next business day.

The party transmitting a facsimile filing is responsible for ensuring that it is received completely and on time.

A party seeking to close a proceeding must give the Court and media coordinator written notice at least 72 hours before the hearing, unless good cause is shown or a statute requires otherwise.

Documents not being filed but intended for the Court’s reference or other purposes may be faxed at the discretion of the Judge or Clerk.

Contact

Email to chambers

Parties and lawyers, including the listed agents and staff, must not communicate with a Judge by email about a pending or closed case.

Applies to

E filed communication

Service

Mail to opposing party

A copy of an e-filed communication must be mailed to any pro se party when the communication is filed.

Applies to

Petition and notice of hearing

Service

Publication

The petitioner must publish the petition and notice of hearing in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks.

The plaintiff's expert witness disclosure must be furnished in writing to opposing counsel.