Judge Theresa A. Beck

Applies to

Default judgment supporting documents

The proof of service of the Summons and Complaint, Declaration of Non-Military Service, and Affidavit of No Answer must be filed within 30 days after a defendant does not appear, or the case will be dismissed.

Applies to

Facsimile document

A fax-filed document is treated as the original, and the filing party must not file a duplicate by mail or otherwise.

Applies to

Adjournment objection

An adjournment objection must state on its face that copies have been provided to all other parties or their attorneys if represented.

The party transmitting a facsimile document is responsible for ensuring that it is received timely and completely.

A proposed order submitted without a cover letter stating the hold period will be held for five days unless the assigned court official directs otherwise.

Objections to proposed orders must be made in writing within five days or are forfeited; the five-day rule does not apply to defaulted parties, who cannot object to substantive matters absent a motion to the Court.

If the Court permits telephonic or video testimony, the proponent must provide all parties and counsel complete, legible copies of documents or records the witness relies on or can access.

Applies to

Written continuance request

The party requesting a continuance must provide a copy of any written request to all other parties or their attorneys if represented.

Applies to

Adjournment objection

An objection to an adjournment must be provided to all other parties or their attorneys if represented, and must indicate on its face that copies were provided.

4) ADJOURNMENTS 13 a) Permission Required - See General Section 7. a .13

All continuance requests require court approval.

A stipulated continuance request requires the parties’ written or on-record consent and must include the scheduled hearing date and time, a good-cause basis, victim-rights compliance if applicable, and a proposed order.