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Seventeenth Judicial Circuit — Judge Christopher Pole only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →The Court and its staff are working in person at the Courthouse. All evidentiary hearings and special set hearings over 45 minutes will be held in person in Courtroom 15160, unless the parties request, and the Court has agreed, to hold the hearing via Zoom.The Court will hold all hearings 15 minutes (M/C, CMC, Calendar Calls) or less via Zoom, unless the parties request, and the Court has agreed, to hold the hearing in person. When appearing on Zoom, the parties are to turn their video on and conduct themselves as if they are in open Court.
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Judge Bell caps motions and responses at 5 pages for UMC hearings and 12 pages for special-set hearings.
Judge Alijewicz requires every motion for attorney's fees and/or costs to attach a document detailing time records — no records, no fee award.
Judge Corlew bars informal contact: every communication with the Court must be in writing, filed with the Clerk, with copies furnished to all parties — and no calls to the JA to schedule or cancel UMC.