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Practices
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Commencement of Action and General Procedures
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Motions and Briefs
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Motions to be submitted timely and served on opposing parties.
Motions ruled on without oral hearing unless requested. All motions to be submitted to the court at least five days before trial date
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Continuances
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Requests for continuances to be presented to the court a
minimum of five days prior to court date. Opposing parties to be contacted regarding request.
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Civil Pretrial Procedures
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Settlement
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Settlement conferences are held on day of trial unless court determines
that earlier conference is warranted.
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Pretrial conferences and orders
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Pretrials are not scheduled unless a jury demand is filed.
Litigants need to be present unless excused by the court.
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Criminal Pretrial Procedures
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Pretrial conferences and orders
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Criminal and traffic cases automatically for pretrial when
jury demand is filed. Criminal defendants are to be present.
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Trial
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Voir Dire
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Voir dire is conducted by the court with parties given latitude to ask
follow-up questions.
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Decorum
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Proper courtroom etiquette observed.
No hats, food, drinks, or reading of newspapers when court is in session. Appropriate attire required for attorneys and litigants. Professionalism toward court and opposing counsel expected at all times.
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Exhibits
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Exhibits are to be marked in advance and will be maintained by the court
reporter
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