Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Macomb County Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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A responsive pleading must be filed by noon on the Thursday before the motion, and late filings may be disregarded.

Any responsive pleading must be filed no later than the Thursday before the motion. The cut-off time is noon. Any late filings may not be considered.

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The order submitted after a motion ruling is due no later than 4:30 p.m. the same day when submitted through MI File.

Following the Court's ruling on a motion the parties, will need to submit an order via MI File no later than 4:30 p.m. the same day or via stipulated order or via 7 day order.

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A motion in limine is heard with the civil pretrial unless it concerns expert testimony, in which case it must be heard no later than two months before trial.

To be heard the same date and time as the Civil Pretrial with the exception of Motions in Limine as it relates to expert testimony which are to be heard no later than 2 months prior to the trial date.

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All other motions in limine must be e-filed two weeks before the civil pretrial.

All other MIL are to be efiled 2 weeks prior to the Civil Pretrial.

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Every sentencing memorandum must be filed at least three days before sentencing.

All sentencing memoranda must be filed at least three days prior to the sentencing.

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Motions in limine are heard with the civil pretrial except motions concerning witness testimony, which must be heard no later than two months before trial.

Motion in Limine are to be heard the same date and time as the Pretrial with the exception of Motions in Limine regarding witness testimony which are to be heard no later than 2 months prior to the trial date.

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Criminal casesCourt notice

The signed MOU must be submitted to the assigned judge's clerk after the plea and no later than the sentencing date.

Submit the signed MOU to the assigned judge's clerk after the plea and on or before the date of sentencing.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Deposition objections

Deposition objections with supporting law and argument must be submitted at least 14 days before trial, with responses due seven days before trial.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Deposition objections

Deposition objections filed on the trial date will not be entertained unless good cause is shown.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Witness list

Fourteen days before trial, counsel must provide sufficient witness lists identifying actual and probable witnesses, their appearance mode, and medical-expert practice details and specialty.

Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.

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Civil cases

All motions in limine and trial motions must be filed 14 days before trial, with responses filed 7 days before the hearing date.

File all motions in limine and/or trial motions with the Judge and counsel fourteen (14) days before trial with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel seven (7) days before the hearing date.

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Civil cases

Motions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained.

Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections must be submitted to the judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before the trial date.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than fourteen (14) days before trial date the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel seven (7) days before the trial date.

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Civil cases

Counsel must file motions in limine concerning objected-to exhibits at least 14 days before trial.

Counsel must file motions in limine as to exhibits for which there is an objection at least fourteen (14) days prior to trial.

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Civil cases

Witness lists must be supplied 14 days before the trial date.

Fourteen (14) days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed on the day of trial will not be entertained.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained.

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Civil cases

The trial brief must be submitted 7 days before the trial date.

Seven (7) days before trial date submit a Trial Brief containing a brief statement of facts, issues, theory of case and memorandum of law.

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Civil cases

Motions in limine must be heard at least 14 days before trial.

All motions in limine are to be heard at least 14 days before the trial date.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Deposition objections

Deposition objections with supporting law and argument must be submitted at least 14 days before trial, with responses filed 7 days before trial.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Deposition objections

Deposition objections filed on the trial date will not be entertained absent good cause.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Witness list

Witness lists must be supplied in sufficient number to the court and all counsel 14 days before trial.

Fourteen days before the trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel.

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A summons-extension request must be submitted before the original summons expires.

Requests to extend the summons must be accompanied by a verified motion, proposed order, and an affidavit of the process server showing reasonable efforts to make service of process with at least three (3) attempts of service. Requests must be submitted prior to the expiration of the original summons.

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All motions in limine must be heard at least seven (7) days before trial.

ALL motions in limine need to be heard not less than seven (7) days before trial.

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Civil cases

In limine and trial motions must be submitted 14 days before trial, with responses submitted seven days before trial.

File all motions in limine and/or trial motions with the Judge and counsel 14 days before the trial date with responses to be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before trial date.

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Civil cases

A trial-day motion will not be entertained unless the filer demonstrates good cause.

Motions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections and supporting argument must be submitted 14 days before trial, with responses due seven days before trial.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law, including argument, with responses to be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed on the trial date will not be entertained unless good cause is shown.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Counsel must provide trial witness lists to the court and all counsel 14 days before trial, including witness presentation information and specified details for medical experts.

Fourteen days before the trial date, counsel shall supply trial witness lists to the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, for medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.

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Trial witness lists must be filed 28 days before trial.

1. TRIAL WITNESS LISTS FILED TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL DATE

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Unresolved deposition objections must be submitted to the judge and opposing counsel no later than the final pretrial date.

If de bene esse depositions have been taken and the parties are unable to resolve objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than the date of final pre-trial, the objections with supporting law, including argument.

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Deposition objections filed on the trial day generally will not be entertained, although good cause may permit consideration.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Absent a contrary direction from the Business Court Judge, the joint pretrial report is due no later than seven days before the Initial Court Conference.

b. Joint Pretrial Report. The parties are jointly responsible for preparing and submitting a pretrial report no later than seven days before the Initial Court Conference unless otherwise directed by the Business Court Judge.

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Civil cases

Motions in limine and trial motions must be filed and scheduled at least 28 days before trial or will be deemed waived.

Motions in Limine and/or trial motions shall be filed and scheduled at least 28 days prior to trial or deemed waived.

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Civil cases

Depositions intended for trial use must be purged at least 14 days before trial or all objections will be deemed waived.

All depositions intended for use at trial shall be purged at least 14 days prior to trial or all objections shall be deemed waived.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed on the day of trial will not be heard.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be heard.

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In limine and trial motions must be scheduled to permit responses to be filed with the judge and opposing counsel at least seven days before the scheduled date.

All motions in limine and trial motions are to be scheduled to allow for responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel no less than 7 days before set date.

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Motions submitted on the day of trial will not be entertained absent a showing of good cause.

Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Deposition objections must be submitted to the judge and opposing counsel no later than fourteen days before trial.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

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Responses must be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

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Deposition objections filed on the day of trial will not be entertained absent a showing of good cause.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Witness lists must be supplied to the court and all counsel fourteen days before trial.

Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.

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The trial brief must be submitted at least seven days before trial.

At Least 7 Days Prior to Trial, SUBMIT A TRIAL BRIEF CONTAINING A BRIEF STATEMENT OF FACTS, ISSUES, THEORY OF CASE AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW.

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Civil cases

Responses to deposition objections must be filed with the judge and opposing counsel seven days before trial.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

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Civil cases

Unless the court otherwise permits, dispositive motions must be both filed and heard at least 28 days before trial.

Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, all dispositive motions shall be filed and heard at least 28 days prior to trial.

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Civil cases

Motions in limine and trial motions must be both filed and heard at least 14 days before trial.

Motions in Limine and/or trial motions shall be filed and heard at least 14 days prior to trial.

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Civil cases

The court will not entertain motions filed on the trial day absent a showing of good cause.

Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed on the trial day will not be entertained absent a showing of good cause.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

The trial brief must be submitted at least two days before trial.

Submit a Trial Brief at least 2 days prior.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed on the trial date will not be entertained unless good cause is shown.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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A summons-extension request must be submitted before the original summons expires.

Requests to extend the summons must be accompanied by a motion and proposed order and must be submitted prior to the expiration of the original summons.

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Civil cases

All motions in limine and trial motions must be filed no later than 21 days before trial.

All motions in limine and/or trial motions must be filed no later than 21 days prior to the trial date

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Civil cases

The trial witness list is due to the court and all counsel fourteen days before trial.

Fourteen days before the trial date, counsel shall supply trial witness lists to the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, for medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.

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Deadline

14 calendar days

All motions in limine and trial motions must be filed at least 14 days before trial, with responses due 7 days after the filing date.

File all motions in limine and/or trial motions with the Judge and counsel at least 14 days before the trial date with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days after the filing date.

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Motions filed on the trial date will not be entertained unless good cause is shown.

Motions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Deadline

7 calendar days

Applies to

Witness list

Seven days before trial, counsel must provide sufficient copies of witness lists identifying all actual or probable witnesses and whether their testimony will be live or by deposition.

Seven days before the trial date, counsel must supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel, listing all actual and/or probable witnesses, and indicating if testimony will be in person or by deposition.

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Civil cases

A trial brief must be submitted at least 14 days before trial or on the date of the Final Pretrial.

At least fourteen (14) days before trial or on the date of the Final Pretrial, submit a trial brief containing

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Civil cases

Motions in limine and other trial motions must be filed and scheduled at least 14 days before trial or they will be deemed waived.

Motions in Limine and/or trial motions shall be filed and scheduled at least fourteen (14) days prior to trial or deemed waived.

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Civil cases

A trial motion filed for the date of trial will not be heard unless good cause is shown.

Motions on the date of trial will not be heard except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Depositions intended for trial must be purged at least 21 days before trial or objections will be deemed waived.

All depositions intended for use at trial shall be purged at least 21 days prior to trial or all objections shall be deemed waived.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed after the Final Pretrial will not be heard.

Objections to depositions filed after the day of Final Pretrial will not be heard.

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The judgment-of-divorce electronic-filing deadline is no later than one week before the hearing, and the hearing will be adjourned if the deadline is missed.

Judgments of Divorce and all required accompanying Orders MUST be e-filed no later than ONE WEEK PRIOR of the Hearing or said Hearing will be adjourned.

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Civil cases

Dispositive motions must be filed and heard at least 28 days before trial unless the Court permits otherwise.

Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, all dispositive motions shall be filed and heard at least 28 days prior to trial.

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Civil cases

Motions in limine and trial motions must be filed and heard at least 14 days before trial.

Motions in Limine and/or trial motions shall be filed and heard at least 14 days prior to trial.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections, supported by law and argument, must be submitted to the judge and opposing counsel at least 14 days before trial, with responses submitted at least 7 days before trial.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

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Civil cases

At least 14 days before trial, counsel must supply sufficient copies of witness lists identifying actual or probable witnesses, their appearance mode, and specified practice information for medical experts.

Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.

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Civil cases

Exhibit lists and witness lists must be exchanged 14 days before trial.

14 days before the trial date, exhibit lists and witness lists exchanged.

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Civil cases

An exhibit binder with identified and tabbed exhibits must be provided to the court at least 7 days before trial.

7 days before trial date, exhibit binder provided to Court with exhibits identified and tabbed.

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Civil cases

A trial brief must be submitted at least 7 days before a bench trial.

If a bench trial, submit a Trial Brief at least 7 days prior.

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Civil cases

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Trial motion

All motions in limine and trial motions must be filed with the judge and counsel 14 days before trial.

File all motions in limine and/or trial motions with the Judge and counsel 14 days before the trial date

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Civil cases

Motions filed on the trial date will not be entertained absent good cause.

Motions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

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Deposition objections

Any deposition objections, supported by law and argument, must be submitted to the judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law, including argument

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed on the trial date will not be entertained absent good cause.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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The electronic filing deadline for divorce judgments and required accompanying orders is the Tuesday of the week before the hearing.

Judgments of Divorce and all required accompanying Orders MUST be e-filed no later than the Tuesday of the week before the Hearing.

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Civil cases

Dispositive motions must be filed and heard at least 28 days before trial unless the Court permits otherwise.

Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, all dispositive motions shall be filed and heard at least 28 days prior to trial.

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Civil cases

Motions in limine and trial motions must be filed and heard at least 14 days before trial.

Motions in Limine and/or trial motions shall be filed and heard at least 14 days prior to trial.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Deposition objections

Deposition objections must be submitted with supporting law and argument at least 14 days before trial, with responses filed 7 days before trial.

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Witness list

Witness lists must be supplied at least 14 days before trial in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel.

Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses

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Civil cases

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Trial brief

In a bench trial, the Trial Brief must be submitted at least 2 days before trial.

If a bench trial, submit a Trial Brief at least 2 days prior.

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Deadline

48 hours

A request to appear remotely must be filed at least 48 hours before the scheduled court date.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAR REMOTELY, YOU MUST FILE AN EX PARTE MOTION WITH A PROPOSED ORDER 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED COURT DATE.

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Civil cases

Case evaluation must occur after the discovery initiation deadline.

Case evaluation shall occur after the discovery initiation deadline in paragraph 1 of this Order.

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Civil cases

Motions filed on the trial date will not be entertained absent a showing of good cause.

Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed on the trial date will not be entertained absent a showing of good cause.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Motions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained absent good cause.

Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Deposition objections filed on the day of trial will not be entertained absent good cause.

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

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A final order closing the case in its entirety will be required typically within 14-21 days. Failure to do the order will result in Case Management issuing a No Progress-Dismissal.

Summary: A final order closing a fully settled civil case is typically required within 14 to 21 days, with failure resulting in a no-progress dismissal.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Motion

All motions (including Motions in Limine) are to be filed 14 days prior to the trial date and heard 7 days prior to the trial date, on a Monday with the Court's regular motion call. Motions on the day of trial or the day before the trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

Summary: All motions, including motions in limine, must be filed 14 days before trial and heard seven days before trial on the regular Monday motion call, absent good cause for a different timing.

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Civil cases

Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

Summary: Motions filed on the trial date will not be entertained absent good cause.

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Civil cases

All discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, medical examinations, etc., shall be cutoff by ___________________________________, unless extended by order of the Court.

Summary: The discovery cutoff is the date stated in the order and may be extended only by court order.

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Civil cases

Summary disposition motion(s) must be filed and heard by __________________________________.

Summary: Summary disposition motions must be filed and heard by the date stated in the order.

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Motions filed to be heard on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

Summary: Motions in limine set for hearing on the trial day generally will not be entertained, although good cause may permit consideration.

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Civil cases

Motions on the day of trial will not be heard except for good cause shown.

Summary: Motions filed on the trial date will not be heard unless good cause is shown.

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Civil cases

Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.

Summary: Witness lists must be supplied to the court and all counsel fourteen days before trial.

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Civil cases

Deadline

45 court days ?

File all motions in limine and/or trial motions with the Judge and counsel 45 days before trial date with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 38 days before trial date. Motions on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

Summary: All motions in limine and trial motions must be filed 45 days before trial, with responses filed 38 days before trial; motions filed on the trial date will be entertained only for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

Deadline

38 court days ?

File all motions in limine and/or trial motions with the Judge and counsel 45 days before trial date with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 38 days before trial date.

Summary: Responses to motions in limine and trial motions must be filed with the judge and opposing counsel 38 days before trial.

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Civil cases

Deadline

14 court days ?

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law including argument, with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

Summary: Any deposition objections, supported by law and argument, must be submitted to the judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial.

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Civil cases

Deadline

14 court days ?

Fourteen days before trial date, supply witness lists in sufficient number for the Court and all counsel of actual and/or probable witnesses, indicating if in person or by deposition and, if medical experts, the hospital and office where the witness practices and his or her specialty.

Summary: At least 14 days before trial, counsel must supply sufficient copies of a witness list to the court and all counsel, identifying actual and probable witnesses, their appearance mode, and specified practice details for medical experts.

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Civil cases

with responses to be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

Summary: Responses to motions in limine and trial motions must be filed with the judge and opposing counsel seven days before trial.

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Civil cases

Objections to depositions filed on the day of trial will not be entertained except for good cause shown.

Summary: Deposition objections filed on the trial date will not be entertained absent good cause.

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Civil cases

If depositions have objections therein, the parties shall submit to the Judge and opposing counsel no later than 14 days before trial date, the objections with supporting law, including argument, with responses to be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

Summary: Unresolved deposition objections and supporting legal argument must be submitted at least 14 days before trial, with responses filed seven days before trial.

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Civil cases

Motions must be filled and heard before this cut-off date.

Summary: Dispositive motions must be filed and heard before the established cut-off date.

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Any/all response(s) due no later than seven days

Summary: Responses in civil cases are due no later than seven days.

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Deadline

7 calendar days ?

Responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days after the filing date.

Summary: A response to a motion in limine or trial motion must be filed with the judge and opposing counsel 7 days after the motion's filing date.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Trial motion response ?

with responses to be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before trial date

Summary: Responses to motions in limine and trial motions must be filed with the judge and opposing counsel 7 days before trial.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Deposition objection response ?

with responses to be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date

Summary: Responses to deposition objections must be filed with the judge and opposing counsel 7 days before trial.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Deposition objection responses ?

with responses filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before the trial date.

Summary: Responses to deposition objections must be filed with the Judge and opposing counsel 7 days before trial.

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Civil cases

Counsel is expected to attempt to resolve prior to trial any expected disagreements regarding the introduction of evidence or any other matter. If these matters cannot be resolved they shall be heard prior to trial via a motion in limine.

Summary: Counsel are expected to resolve anticipated evidentiary and other trial disputes before trial, with unresolved matters heard through a pretrial motion in limine.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Civil cases

The Court will allow opposing counsel to file their responses within 5 days before the motion hearing date.

Summary: Opposing counsel may file responses to motions in limine within 5 days before the motion hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Civil cases

All motions in limine will be heard on the day of trial unless a compelling reason for an earlier hearing can be demonstrated.

Summary: In limine motions ordinarily will be heard on the trial date, but an earlier hearing may be allowed for a compelling reason.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Civil cases

If the parties have not resolved the objections, a hearing will be heard on the day of trial.

Summary: Unresolved deposition objections will be heard on the day of trial.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Civil cases

All motions in limine will be heard on the day of trial unless a compelling reason for an earlier hearing can be demonstrated.

Summary: A motion in limine ordinarily will be heard on the trial date unless a compelling reason supports an earlier hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Civil cases

All motions in limine will be heard on the Monday before trial unless a compelling reason for an earlier hearing can be demonstrated.

Summary: Motions in limine will be heard on the Monday before trial unless a compelling reason supports an earlier hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Civil cases

If the parties have not resolved the objections, a hearing will be heard on the day of trial.

Summary: Unresolved deposition objections will be heard on the day of trial.