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Twentieth Judicial Circuit — Judge John McGowan only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →GENERAL MOTION AND PLEA SCHEDULING: Criminal Motions and Pleas will be set through the JACS calendaring (automation) for hearings that require 20 minutes or less. Criminal Motions requiring 30 minutes or more shall be coordinated with opposing counsel as to both length of time needed and date and set by email with the Judicial Assistant CJohnson@ca.cjis20.org
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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.