Judge David Young
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Deposition Transcript
Receivership Plan, Receiver Progress Report
Court-wide- Upon Filing
Adjournments
- Trial continuance motions must be in writing and requested well before the final pre-trial conference unless a true emergency exists.
- Scheduling motions must state whether the requested change is opposed or agreed, the reasons supporting a continuance, and the proposed continuance timeframe.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Phone
Phone
Phone
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Counsel should edit filings tightly and comply with the page limitations in Local Rule 12.
Page limits, as set forth in Loc. R. 12, serve a salutary purpose. Counsel should edit tightly and abide by the page limitations.
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The final jury charge must be submitted in writing to each juror in all cases.
The final jury charge is submitted to each juror in writing in all cases.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Proposed jury instructions, interrogatories, and verdict forms must be docketed and emailed to the Staff Attorney in Microsoft Word at least 14 days before trial or by the final pretrial order date.
Proposed jury instructions, interrogatories, and verdict forms should be filed to the docket, and emailed to the Staff Attorney in Microsoft Word format, at least 14 days prior to the start of trial or by the date set in the final pre-trial order, if one is entered.
DOCX
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Each motion should include a separate proposed entry prepared in Word format and uploaded as a separate e-filing rather than attached as a PDF.
All motions should be accompanied by a separate proposed entry. Such proposed entry shall be prepared in Word format and uploaded in the e‑filing system as a separate filing from the motion. Proposed entries attached to motions in pdf format cannot be signed by the Judge.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A unilateral request for telephone appearance at a pretrial proceeding requires a docketed motion stating whether opposing counsel objects or agrees.
To make a unilateral request to appear by telephone at a pre-trial proceeding, file a motion to the docket. The motion shall indicate whether opposing Counsel objects or agrees.
Document Type
Telephone Appearance Motion
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All motions should include a separate proposed entry.
All motions should be accompanied by a separate proposed entry.
Document Type
Motion
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Proposed jury instructions should be submitted to the court’s secretary by the second day of trial.
Proposed jury instructions should be submitted to the Court’s secretary by the second day of trial.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
However, trial counsel must consult and prepare case specific portions of the final charge.
Summary: Trial counsel must consult the standard jury instructions and prepare case-specific portions of the final charge.
Document Type
Final Jury Charge
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The proposed entry must be prepared in Word and uploaded through the e-filing system.
Such proposed entry shall be prepared in Word and uploaded in the e-filing system.
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Page 1 | II. Motions and Memoranda
Media outlets may submit a media permission form through e-Filing, subject to the Judge’s review and approval before media technology is placed in the courtroom.
Media outlets may submit a media permission form through e-Filing in which the Judge will review and approve prior to media technology being placed in the courtroom.
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Page 1 | Courtroom Decorum
Electronic motions for continuance are not accepted.
We do not accept electronic motions for continuance.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 1 | I. Continuances
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions in limine are discouraged and require good-faith discussion and certification of reasonable resolution efforts; they must be filed 30 days before trial unless a final pretrial order sets a different date.
Motions in limine are discouraged. They may be filed only after good faith discussion by Counsel and upon certification that reasonable efforts to resolve the issue(s) were exhausted. All motions in limine shall be filed 30 days prior to the trial date or, if a final pre-trial order is entered, by the date set forth in that order.
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Page 1 | IX. Trial Procedures
Proposed jury instructions, interrogatories, and verdict forms are due at least 14 days before trial, unless a final pretrial order sets a different date.
Proposed jury instructions, interrogatories, and verdict forms should be filed to the docket, and emailed to the Staff Attorney in Microsoft Word format, at least 14 days prior to the start of trial or by the date set in the final pre-trial order, if one is entered.
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Page 1 | IX. Trial Procedures
A docketed list of deposition objections requiring rulings must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
A list of the deposition objections that need to be ruled upon shall also be filed to the docket at least 14 days prior to the start of trial.
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Page 1 | IX. Trial Procedures
A filing submitted to the Clerk's Office may take several days to reach Chambers.
When a filing is submitted to the Clerk’s Office, the filing does not instantaneously reach Chambers and could take several days to be received.
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Page 1 | VI. Motions and Memoranda
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Pertinent deposition transcripts must be filed with the Clerk's Office and a courtesy copy delivered to the court at least 14 days before trial.
If there are deposition objections that need to be ruled upon, the pertinent deposition transcripts shall be filed with the Clerk’s Office, and a courtesy copy shall be delivered to the court at least 14 days prior to the start of trial.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | IX. Trial Procedures
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Scheduling motions must state whether the requested change is opposed or agreed, the reasons supporting a continuance, and the proposed continuance timeframe.
Any motions impacting scheduling should affirmatively state:whether, following consultation with all other counsel, the change is opposed or agreed to; the reasons supporting a continuance; and the proposed time frame for the continuance (ex. 30 days).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | III. Case Scheduling
Trial continuance motions must be in writing and requested well before the final pre-trial conference unless a true emergency exists.
Motions for continuance of a trial date, absent true emergency, must be in writing and should be sought well before the final pre-trial conference.
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Page 1 | III. Case Scheduling
Chambers Communication Rules
When all parties agree to a telephone pretrial proceeding, counsel must email the Staff Attorney, copy all parties, and provide at least two business days' advance notice.
If all parties agree to hold a pre-trial proceeding by telephone, they shall contact the Staff Attorney by e-mail, with all parties copied, at least two business days in advance of the scheduled date.
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Page 1 | IV. Status and Pre-trial Conferences
If immediate Chambers attention is necessary, counsel should telephone the Secretary or Staff Attorney and provide the case number and filing title.
If immediate attention is genuinely necessary, please phone the Secretary or Staff Attorney and provide the case number and title of the filing.
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Page 1 | VI. Motions and Memoranda
The magistrate's listed telephone contact is designated for inquiries about matters referred to the magistrate.
Mark Petrucci Magistrate 614.525.5558 Email Inquire about matters referred to the Magistrate.
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Email is the preferred method for inquiries about pending civil matters, and all parties should be copied.
Megan Schultz Staff Attorney 614.525.4512 Email Inquire about a pending civil matter before the court Preferred method of communication is email (Megan Schultz). All parties should be copied.
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The secretary's listed telephone contact provides general court information.
Tamiya LaMarr Secretary 614.525.3770 Email General court information
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The court reporter's listed telephone contact is designated for ordering transcripts.
Carmen Maley Court Reporter 614.525.3995 Email Order transcripts.
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The bailiff's listed telephone contact is designated for inquiries about procedures and processes in criminal matters before the court.
Rachel Cook Bailiff 614.525.3731 Email Inquire about procedures and processes in any criminal matters before the court.
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Page 1 | Courtroom Staff
The bailiff's listed telephone contact is designated for reporting settlement of a civil case.
Tamiya LaMarr Secretary 614.525.3770 Email General court information Rachel Cook Bailiff 614.525.3731 Email Report settlement of a civil case
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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