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Twentieth Judicial Circuit — Judge Robert Ostrov only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →Requirements for Pleas in Absentia 1. Must include a notarized affidavit from the Defendant, including an accurate case number(s). 2. The Defendant’s affidavit must indicate where the Defendant is located. If outside of the court’s jurisdic�on, it should indicate whether the State consents to the plea in absen�a. 3. The affidavit‘s notary should be licensed in the state where the Defendant is currently located. 4. The affidavit should indicate whether the Defendant understands that he/she will either be adjudicated guilty or granted a withhold of adjudica�on.
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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.