Judge James M. Isaacson

Applies to

Answer

On return dates, parties must appear in person, through an attorney, or through a statutorily permitted authorized agent, and defendants must state or file a detailed answer.

Applies to

Probable cause form

The arresting officer must complete the appropriate probable-cause form.

Applies to

Facsimile document

Parties must provide enough faxed copies when authentications are requested.

Applies to

Facsimile filing

Facsimile filing requires no filing fee, and the circuit court must not have to pay an additional fee or charge to accept or receive the fax.

Fee

850

Each parent must pay $850 in advance, within 30 days and before evaluations begin, subject to the court’s authority to reduce or waive payment, permit installments, or assign the full amount to one parent.

Guardians ad litem are paid at the rate the Circuit Judges determine is appropriate and necessary.

A probable-cause determination must be made within 48 hours after a warrantless arrest.

The last opportunity for a plea agreement is seven days before trial, regardless of whether a status conference occurs; for good cause, the Court may assess costs against the attorneys or defendant.

After the status conference, the case must be tried or dismissed no later than seven days before trial.

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Facsimile document

Facsimile filings may not exceed 15 pages, excluding the cover sheet, unless the assigned judge or court commissioner approves an exception case by case.