Judge Jeffrey Rueter
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
Requests for preliminary hearings must be made in writing.
Requests for Preliminary Hearings must be made in writing.
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Motions should include any relevant certifications, financial receipts, or proof of completed probation terms.
Additionally, any certifications, financial receipts, or proof that probation terms have been completed should be attached to motions.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
File the original pleading with the Court and provide additional copies to the opposing party and probation; copies may be mailed, dropped off, or faxed.
Copies of pleadings are necessary; original copies must be filed with the Court and additional copies must be given to the opposing party and probation. Copies may be mailed, dropped off or faxed into 602-372-8650.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
The movant should provide the Court an original and the other party copies before the case is called; copies may be made in Suite 2B.
The person making the motion should provide an original copy to the Court, and copies to the other party, prior to the case being called. Copies may be made in Suite 2B.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A movant should obtain the opposing party’s position before submitting a motion.
When filing motions, the movant should obtain the position of the opposing party, before submitting the motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Parties are encouraged to discuss the case and contemplated motions before the case is called.
Parties are encouraged to discuss the case, and any motions to be made, prior to the case being called.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys are encouraged to contact the Judicial Assistant about scheduling and motion status; ex parte arguments are prohibited, and any contact should be disclosed to the opposing party.
Attorneys are encouraged to contact the Judicial Assistant for scheduling issues and to inquire about the status of motions. Ex parte arguments are not permitted and any contact should be disclosed to the opposing party.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 1 | Courtroom Etiquette