8 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.
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Unlock free →Parties wishing to set matters that require in excess of ten (10) minutes should request a special set hearing from the Judicial Assistant. (See Special Set Hearings section below)
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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.