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Chapter 5 (Rules 5.1 to 5.14.2): this Rule applies to all general civil cases filed in the trial court except those specified in CRC Rule 3.712 (b), (c), and (d) (5.1); cases given a designation as a Limited, Unlimited, or Exempt Exceptional case not later than the Initial Case Management Conference, a party desiring a particular designation to file a Differential Case Management Request for Designation or Exemption (5.2.1); the Notice of Initial Case Management Conference and blank Case Management Statement served with the Summons and Complaint/Cross-Complaint, and service of the action on adverse parties effected and proof of service filed within sixty (60) days of the filing of a complaint or cross-complaint which names new parties (5.3.1 to 5.3.2); a request for entry of default within ten days after the time for service has elapsed, one extension of time to respond, not to exceed thirty days (30), without leave of court, and stipulations to set aside a default with a proposed order for responsive pleadings by a date certain not more than thirty (30) days after the order is signed (5.4.1 to 5.4.3); motions to amend pleadings to include a proposed order and proposed amended pleading (5.5); an Initial Case Management Conference set by the Clerk within approximately one hundred and fifty (150) days of the filing of an action, Case Management Statements filed by all parties at least five (5) days before a conference, and appearance by telephone pursuant to CRC Rule 3.670 with Local Rule 1.7 for remote appearance information (5.6 to 5.6.5); all motions to include an estimate of the amount of time the hearing will entail and a proposed order, matters of one-half hour or less set on any regular civil calendar to trail criminal, juvenile and all other matters previously set, matters estimated to require more than one half hour specially set upon consultation with the Clerk, and the court does not regularly, but may, issue tentative decisions (5.7.1 to 5.7.2); court trials set upon a Request for Trial Setting, to which other parties may respond within ten (10) court days, or at a Case Management Conference, all civil court trials specially set (5.8); a mandatory settlement conference approximately thirty (30) days before trial except in short cause matters, a Settlement Conference Statement filed pursuant to CRC Rule 3.1380, a Confidential Addendum kept under seal, and each party appearing in the action to personally appear at the Settlement Conference (5.9.1 to 5.9.2); in all jury trials a Pretrial Management Conference within approximately two (2) weeks preceding the trial date, motions in limine and responses filed at least twenty (20) days and ten (10) days before the conference, and a Pretrial Management Conference Statement filed at least ten (10) days before the conference (5.10.1); the statement to include a proposed statement of the case, a witness list, an exhibit list, the submitting party's factual and legal contentions, stipulations, and proposed jury instructions and verdict forms (5.10.1(A) to 5.10.1(F)); initial jury fees deposited with the Clerk no later than the Pretrial Management Conference, the failure to meet this obligation construed as a waiver of jury (5.10.5); any pleading consisting of eight (8) or more pages, inclusive of attachments, accompanied by an additional copy conspicuously marked "Working Copy", and a courtesy working copy forward to the visiting judge (5.11.1 to 5.11.2); whenever a case settles, the plaintiff to notify the court in writing and dismiss the case pursuant to CRC Rule 3.138, an order to show cause hearing set should the case not be dismissed within forty-five (45) days of the Notice of Settlement (5.13); and a dismissal calendar of all unresolved cases in which the complaint was filed more than five (5) years before, pursuant to CCP section 583.10, and sanctions for failure to follow the procedures set forth in this rule and CRC Rule 3.1385 (5.14.1 to 5.14.2).
CHAPTER 5: CIVIL CASE RULES RULE 5. CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT RULE 5.1. SCOPE This Rule applies to all general civil cases filed in the trial court except those specified in CRC Rule 3.712 (b), (c), and (d). Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.2. DIFFERENTIAL CASE MANAGEMENT GENERALLY RULE 5.2.1. The court endeavors to achieve the disposition time goals set forth in CRC Rule 3.714. Generally, ca
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Division XI: information forms for data processing (Rule 11.2); required action - action taken on all calendared cases and a future date always set (Rule 11.19); and pro tem judges - an attorney named as a plaintiff in a civil or small claims case may not sit as a judge pro-tem during the case or within six months following its resolution, nor one named as a defendant in two or more such cases (Rule 11.22). Rules 11.1, 11.3 to 11.5, 11.7 to 11.18, 11.20 and 11.21 are repealed, and Rule 11.6 (voluntary arbitration; see Local Rule 10.2) was repealed and renumbered.
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CHAPTER 5: CIVIL CASE RULES RULE 5. CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT RULE 5.1. SCOPE This Rule applies to all general civil cases filed in the trial court except those specified in CRC Rule 3.712 (b), (c), and (d). Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.2. DIFFERENTIAL CASE MANAGEMENT GENERALLY RULE 5.2.1. The court endeavors to achieve the disposition time goals set forth in CRC Rule 3.714. Generally, cases will be evaluated and given a designation as a Limited, Unlimited, or Exempt Exceptional case not later than the Initial Case Management Conference. Any party desiring a particular designation may file a Differential Case Management Request for Designation or Exemption setting forth the reasons for the request in consideration of the factors set forth in CRC Rule 3.715 and/or 3.400 before or with the Initial Case Management Conference Statement or at such other time as circumstances may warrant. Amd. eff. 1/1/2010; eff. 1/1/2007; previously amd. eff. 1/1/2008. RULE 5.2.2. [REPEALED 2008] Rule 5.2.2 repealed eff. 1/1/2008; eff. 1/1/2007. The repealed rule related to designating a case as Expedited. RULE 5.3. SERVICE OF PLEADINGS RULE 5.3.1. When returning conformed copies of a complaint, or cross complaint which names new parties, the clerk will also provide Notice of Initial Case Management Conference and blank Case Management Statement, both of which shall be served with the Summons and Complaint/Cross-Complaint. Eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.3.2. Within sixty (60) days of the filing of a complaint or a cross-complaint which names new parties, service of the action on adverse parties must be effected and proof of service filed with the court. The filing of an amended complaint pursuant to CCP section 472 will begin anew the time for service. Eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.4. FAILURE TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS; EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND; DEFAULT AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT RULE 5.4.1. Unless an extension of time to respond is granted by the serving party as provided below, whenever any party served fails to respond within the time limits specified in CRC Rule 3.110, the plaintiff must file a request for entry of default within ten days after the time for service has elapsed. The court may issue an order to show cause why sanctions should not be imposed if the plaintiff fails to timely request entry of default pursuant CRC Rule 3.110. Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.4.2. Any party serving pleadings may grant to the party served one extension of time to respond, for a period not to exceed thirty days (30), without leave of court. The party granting an extension forthwith shall advise the court in writing of the extension and the due date for response. Eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.4.3. Stipulations to set aside a default shall include a proposed order that includes a directive that the responding party shall file responsive pleadings by a date certain but not more than thirty (30) days after the date the order is signed. Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.5. AMENDMENT OF PLEADINGS Motions to amend pleadings shall include a proposed order and proposed amended pleading designated as such for separate lodging with the court. The proposed order shall include, without limitation, findings necessary to support the order. Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.6. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES RULE 5.6.1. Case Management Conferences will be conducted pursuant to CRC Rule 3.727. Amd. eff. 1/1/2008; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.6.2. In every general civil case not exempt under CRC Rule 3.721, an Initial Case Management Conference will be set by the Clerk within approximately one hundred and fifty (150) days of the filing of an action. The date set for the Case Management Conference shall be set forth in the Notice of Initial Case Management Conference. Subsequent conferences are subject to setting at any time at the discretion of the court. Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.6.3. Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties at least five (5) days before a conference, and in the event of multiple conferences, shall accurately reflect all changes of circumstance since the previous conference. Pro forma Statements and inadequate preparation for and/or participation in conferences are disfavored. Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.6.4. Appearance by telephone for Case Management Conferences is permitted pursuant to CRC Rule 3.670, unless ordered otherwise by the court. Parties will refer to Local Rule 1.7 for telephonic or remote appearance information. Amd. 7/1/2024 Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007; amd. eff. 1/1/2010. RULE 5.6.5. Parties to a matter defined in CRC Rule 3.735 as a short cause case shall immediately so advise the court and apply for exemption from case management rules pursuant to that Rule. Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007; amd. eff. 1/1/2008. RULE 5.7. LAW AND MOTION; PROPOSED ORDERS RULE 5.7.1. All motions shall include, in the Notice of Motion, an estimate of the amount of time the hearing will entail. The Notice of Motion shall include a proposed order designated as such for separate lodging with the court. Such proposed order shall include, without limitation, findings necessary to support the order. Matters which will take one-half hour or less may be set on any regular civil calendar, but will trail criminal, juvenile and all other matters previously set. Matters estimated to require more than one half hour will be specially set upon consultation with the Clerk before the motion is filed. The court does not regularly, but may, issue tentative decisions. Appearance by telephone for law and motion matters is permitted upon compliance with CRC Rule 3.670, unless ordered otherwise by the court. Parties will refer to Local Rule 1.7 for telephonic or remote appearance information. Amd 7/1/2024; eff. 1/1/2007; prev. amd. eff. 1/1/2008; prev. amd. eff. 1/1/2011. RULE 5.7.2. All motions and responses shall be accompanied by a proposed form of order. In the case of motion for summary judgment/adjudication, a proposed order for the denial of the motion shall specify the factual issues believed by the opposing party to be necessary for determination by a jury. Eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.8. SETTING CASES FOR TRIAL Court trials may be set upon the filing by any party of a Request for Trial Setting, to which other parties may respond within ten (10) court days, or at a Case Management Conference. Any such Request/Response shall estimate the number of days the matter reasonably is expected to take until the matter is submitted for decision. The Request shall indicate whether a jury or court trial is sought and shall include a statement that the proposed date has been confirmed by the Clerk to be available. All civil court trials will be specially set. Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007; previously amd. eff. 1/1/2008. RULE 5.9. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES RULE 5.9.1. Except in short cause matters, approximately thirty (30) days before trial a mandatory settlement conference will be held. A Settlement Conference Statement shall be filed pursuant to CRC Rule 3.1380 and shall advise the court of all offers and counteroffers previously exchanged (pursuant to CCP section 998 or otherwise). Any party may submit a Confidential Addendum to the statement which will not be lodged in the file as a public document but will be kept under seal for use only by the settlement conference judge and not subject to inspection except upon order of the court. Amd. eff. 1/1/2008; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.9.2. Each party appearing in the action must personally appear at the Settlement Conference, or, upon application and order of the court, be immediately available and subject to reach at all times until the conference is concluded or the party excused by the judge presiding. Corporate and public entity parties shall be represented by a responsible employee who is authorized to make decisions without limit, subject only to approval of a governing board which has ultimate authority to make such decisions, and representatives of insurance companies providing coverage to parties shall have settlement authority to the limits of the coverage. Eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.10. JURY TRIAL: PRETRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; MOTIONS IN LIMINE RULE 5.10.1. In the case of all jury trials, within approximately two (2) weeks preceding the trial date there will be a Pretrial Management Conference which will include preliminary consideration of motions in limine. Motions in limine and responses shall be filed, respectively, at least twenty (20) days and ten (10) days before the conference. At least ten (10) days before the conference there shall be filed a Pretrial Management Conference Statement which includes the following: Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. eff. 1/1/2007. (A) Proposed statement of the case to be read to the jury; joint statements are encouraged. Rule 5.10.1. (A) re-lettered eff. 1/1/2011; eff. as rule 5.10.1. (1) eff. 1/1/2007. (B) Witness list, including estimated length of each witness’s appearance and the anticipated order of witnesses. Rule 5.10.1. (B) re-lettered eff. 1/1/2011; eff. as rule 5.10.1. (2) eff. 1/1/2007. (C) Exhibit list with proposed numbering. Rule 5.10.1. (C) re-lettered eff. 1/1/2011; eff. as rule 5.10.1. (3) eff. 1/1/2007. (D) Succinct statement of the submitting party’s factual and legal contentions, and points and authorities on anticipated evidentiary and/or substantive issues. Rule 5.10.1. (D) re-lettered eff. 1/1/2011; eff. as rule 5.10.1. (4) eff. 1/1/2007. (E) Stipulations to which the parties have agreed in the precise form proposed for reading into the record. Rule 5.10.1. (E) amd. and re-lettered eff. 1/1/2011; eff. as rule 5.10.1. (5) eff. 1/1/2007. (F) Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms. Counsel will be expected to have discussed both and shall identify the instructions to which there is agreement and those which are disputed. In each case where special verdicts or findings of the jury will be required, the party or parties who have so requested shall present the form of any special verdicts or interrogatories which will be required for the resolution of the matter by the jury, and all other parties may present proposed alternatives thereto. Rule 5.10.1. (F) amd. and re-lettered eff. 1/1/2011; eff. as rule 5.10.1. (6) eff. 1/1/2007. (G) Any other matter thought to be helpful the orderly progress of the trial, or, alternatively, thought to be a potential impediment to the orderly progress of the trial. Rule 5.10.1. (G) re-lettered eff. 1/1/2011; eff. as rule 5.10.1. (7) eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.10.2. The Pretrial Management Conference Statement may serve as a trial brief, unless the court orders otherwise. The conference shall be attended by attorneys serving as chief trial counsel, who shall be thoroughly familiar with and prepared to discuss all aspects of the case, and whose appearance on behalf of associated counsel shall be binding on all. Eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.10.3. [REPEALED 2011] The repealed rule related to Pretrial Management Conference – Motions in limine. Repealed eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007; previously amd. eff. 1/1/2008. RULE 5.10.4. [REPEALED 2011] The repealed rule related to proposed form of advisory verdict, special interrogatories, findings, or verdicts. Repealed eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007; previously amd. eff. 1/1/2008. RULE 5.10.5. Initial jury fees shall be deposited with the Clerk no later than the Pretrial Management Conference, and subsequent day’s fees paid at the outset of the second and successive days of jury trial in a sum sufficient to satisfy that day’s fees and mileage. The failure to meet this obligation shall be construed as a waiver of jury, and upon such waiver the other parties shall have five (5) days to maintain the jury by assuming the continuing financial obligation. Amd. eff. 1/1/2011; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.10.6. Counsel shall ensure that the prospective jury pool and jury panel are not contaminated by contact with counsel, defendants, or witnesses when in or about the courthouse or otherwise. Eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.11. WORKING COPIES OF MOTION PLEADINGS; PRETRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENTS; TRIAL BRIEFS RULE 5.11.1. Any pleading consisting of eight (8) or more pages, inclusive of attachments, when filed shall be accompanied by an additional copy conspicuously marked “Working Copy”. Amd. eff. 1/1/2010; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.11.2. At any time a visiting judge is appointed to hear an Alpine County Superior Court matter; the parties shall file all original pleadings with the Alpine County Superior Court, and forward a courtesy working copy to the visiting judge at his home court or office. Eff. 1/1/2011. RULE 5.12. [REPEALED 2008] The repealed rule related to scheduling of calendar dates. Repealed eff. 1/1/2008; eff. 1/1/2007. RULE 5.13. SETTLEMENT OF CASE; DISMISSAL Whenever a case settles, the plaintiff shall notify the court in writing with copies to all parties, arbitrators or other Alternative Dispute Resolution neutrals and dismiss the case pursuant to CRC Rule 3.138. If any scheduled event, including a hearing, conference or trial, is imminent, the plaintiff shall also notify the court, arbitrator or other ADR neutral orally or by telephone. If a condition of the settlement cannot be completed within forty-five (45) days of the Notice of Settlement, the notice shall state the date upon which the condition is to be completed and the dismissal filed. Should the case not be dismissed within forty-five (45) days of the Notice of Settlement, or if the settlement is conditional, within forty-five (45) days after the date for dismissal as stated in the Notice of Settlement, an order to show cause hearing shall be set, and the case dismissed, unless the parties show good cause why the case should not be dismissed. Eff. 1/1/2011. RULE 5.14. DISMISSAL OF CASE FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE RULE 5.14.1. DISMISSAL CALENDAR. Periodically there will be a dismissal calendar, on which the clerk will place all unresolved cases in which the complaint was filed more than five (5) years before the date of the dismissal calendar pursuant to CCP section 583.10. At the time of the dismissal calendar, the case will be dismissed unless opposition to the dismissal has been filed in accordance with this rule and the case may be dismissed, notwithstanding such opposition pursuant to CCP sections 583.3100-0583.430. Eff. 1/1/2011. RULE 5.14.2. SANCTIONS. Failure to follow the procedures set forth in this rule and CRC Rule 3.1385 may result in the imposition of sanctions. If no dismissal has been filed prior to the dismissal calendar and counsel fails to appear at the hearing, the court will dismiss the action and set the matter for an Order re: Sanctions as to plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel. Eff. 1/1/2011.
Duval County's indigent-defense and magistration rules under the Texas Fair Defense Act (S.B. 7): who may be booked into the county jail and on what paper; arrest-case numbering; presentment to a magistrate within 48 hours (art. 15.16); the magistrate's warnings, counsel inquiry, interpreter duty, indigence determination and appointment of counsel within 24 hours of a request; the alternative appointment plan under art. 26.04(g)-(h) with annual applications, seven attorney categories (capital, first and second degree, third degree/state jail/misdemeanor, competency, appeals, post-conviction, extradition), CLE and experience standards, random rotation within each category, written acceptance within 48 hours, first contact by the end of the next working day, replacement and suspension of counsel, fee applications within five days of completing services and the compensation attachment ($500 pleas; $175/$150 hourly; $1,400 per jury-trial day; appellate caps); bail schedules by offense class with a personal bond office (fee $20 or 3%), pre-trial supervision and revocation hearings within two working days; arraignment settings and notice; repeal of conflicting rules.