5 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.
Twentieth Judicial Circuit — Judge Michael Powell only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →• Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to Judge Powell’s Judicial Assistant, Reena at RBozich@ca.cjis20.org , the dedicated division e-mail. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe – Hearing Request.)
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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.