Judge Melody Harmon
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- Before seeking a continuance, contact the other party to determine whether a stipulation can be filed.
Request must include
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
When applicable, provide an order in WORD format without a “proposed” heading or strikethrough, and submit it in final form.
• Provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format. Do not use the heading "proposed" in your order. Do not use strikethrough format for the Orders - they should be in final format.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
A motion requesting expedited consideration must identify that request in its heading and state the opposing side’s position after communicating with them.
• If you are filing a Motion and requesting expedited consideration, please include that information in the heading of your Motion. In addition, communicate with the other side and place their position in your Motion.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Include all parties’ positions in a motion if possible.
• Please provide the position of all parties in your Motion if at all possible.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All pleadings must be filed electronically.
• E-file all pleadings.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026 · Civil cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Before seeking a continuance, contact the other party to determine whether a stipulation can be filed.
• If you need a continuance, contact the other party to see if you can file a Stipulation.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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