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3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit — Judge Edward H. Merrigan Jr. only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →Motion for Continuance may also be scheduled for a hearing, when one party objects or depending on the type of hearing being asked to be continued. If there are no objections from either side, a copy of the e-filed motion and a proposed “AGREED ORDER” continuing the case may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant for the Judge to enter. Kindly explain in the body of the email how far out the requested reset should be, eg: 30/60/90 days out. Canceling a hearing will also require an email to the Judicial Assistant with the opposing party copied, outlining the reason for the cancellation.
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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.