Judge Jane McLaughlin
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- Motions to continue or extend time must state the other party’s position or efforts to obtain it; otherwise, they may be lodged for response or denied without prejudice if response time is insufficient.
- A trial continuance motion filed more than 30 days before trial requires a showing of good cause.
- A trial continuance motion filed less than 30 days before trial requires a showing of extraordinary circumstances.
Request must include
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Hearing exhibits must be separated by colored sheets and delivered by hand directly to court staff.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Clearly identify all exhibits
- •Separate exhibits by a colored sheet
Court's wording
No less than FIVE (5) business days prior to hearing, the parties and, if represented, counsel shall exchange and provide TO THE CLERK OF THIS DIVISION any exhibits they shall seek to admit into evidence. All exhibits must be clearly identified, SEPARATED BY A COLORED sheet AND hand delivered to this Division NO LATER THAN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS prior to the hearing. All exhibits shall be hand-delivered directly to court staff at this Division’s suite.
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
d. A list of objections to the other party’s exhibits. Any objection not listed in the Pretrial Statement will be deemed waived.
In addition, Probate Rule 15 requires submittal of proposed orders to the court no less than 5 days prior to a hearing, and this must also be done by hard copy to the division.
The pretrial statement must identify each disputed issue and each party’s position; an omitted issue is waived absent good cause.
Court's wording
The Pretrial Statement shall include: a. A description of each disputed issue the court must decide, and a statement of each party’s position on that issue. Absent good cause shown, failure to list an issue in the Pretrial Statement will be deemed a waiver of that issue.
b. A list of witnesses to be called at the hearing. Absent good cause shown, failure to list a witness will result in that witness being excluded.
c. A list of exhibits to be used at the hearing. Absent good cause shown, failure to list an exhibit will result in that exhibit being excluded.
Include
- •Exhibit list
Any such motion that fails to contain the position of the opposing party will be lodged for ruling or denied without prejudice if insufficient time for response remains prior to the hearing.
Litigants are encouraged to file petitions verified by a witness with personal knowledge of the facts, which generally enables the court to conduct hearings more efficiently for all parties.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Pleadings must be filed in hard copy by delivery to the division mailbox or by mail; this division does not accept e-filings.
THIS IS NOT AN EFILING DIVISION. HARD COPIES OF ALL PLEADINGS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE DIVISION MAILBOX AT THE COURTHOUSE OR MAILED TO THE DIVISION.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Exhibits must not be filed with the clerk of court.
DO NOT FILE EXHIBITS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT.
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A party requesting a court reporter where one is not otherwise mandated must submit a written request 10 judicial days before the hearing and pay $140 for a half-day or $280 for a full day at least two judicial days before the proceeding.
Pursuant to Local Rule 2.22, if a party desires a court reporter for any proceeding in which a court reporter is not mandated by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 30, the party must submit a written request to the assigned judicial officer at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of the hearing, and must pay the authorized fee to the Clerk of the Court at least two (2) judicial days before the proceeding. The fee is $140 for a half-day and $280 for each full day of a hearing.
Civil cases
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Proposed orders must be submitted in hard copy to the division at least five days before a hearing.
In addition, Probate Rule 15 requires submittal of proposed orders to the court no less than 5 days prior to a hearing, and this must also be done by hard copy to the division.
Civil cases
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Parties must file and provide the division a copy of a joint or separate pretrial statement at least five business days before trial.
The parties shall file and provide this Division with a copy of a Joint Pretrial Statement or Separate Pretrial Statements no later than FIVE (5) business days before trial.
Civil cases
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A motion for additional hearing time must be submitted in writing at least 10 business days before the scheduled hearing.
Parties wishing to move for additional time must do so in writing and no less than 10 business days in advance of the scheduled hearing.
Civil cases
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A party seeking more trial time must move at least 30 days before trial and show good cause; failure to do so waives the argument for more time.
If a party believes that more trial time is needed, that party must file a motion at least thirty (30) days before the trial setting forth good cause to enlarge the trial time. Failure to timely file such a motion will be deemed a waiver of any argument that more trial time is needed.
Civil cases
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Exhibits intended for admission must be exchanged and provided to the division at least five business days before the hearing, clearly identified, separated by colored sheets, and hand-delivered to court staff.
No less than FIVE (5) business days prior to hearing, the parties and, if represented, counsel shall exchange and provide TO THE CLERK OF THIS DIVISION any exhibits they shall seek to admit into evidence. All exhibits must be clearly identified, SEPARATED BY A COLORED sheet AND hand delivered to this Division NO LATER THAN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS prior to the hearing. All exhibits shall be hand-delivered directly to court staff at this Division’s suite.
Civil cases
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All disclosure, including exchange of relevant information, documents, and exhibits, must be completed at least 30 days before trial.
All parties shall complete all disclosure, including an exchange of all relevant information, documents and exhibits at least thirty (30) days prior to trial.
Civil cases
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A written request for conclusions of fact and law must be filed before trial or the evidentiary hearing begins.
To request conclusions of fact and law, you must file a written request with the Court before commencement of the trial or the evidentiary hearing.
Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
When exhibits are sent by U.S. mail, both the court and opposing party must receive them at least five business days before trial.
If US mail is used to provide the exhibits, enough time should be taken to ensure that the Court and the opposing party receive the exhibits no later than FIVE (5) business days before trial.
Civil cases
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Filing Fees and Waivers
The court reporter fee is $140 for a half-day hearing and $280 for each full day, payable to the clerk at least two judicial days before the proceeding.
Pursuant to Local Rule 2.22, if a party desires a court reporter for any proceeding in which a court reporter is not mandated by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 30, the party must submit a written request to the assigned judicial officer at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of the hearing, and must pay the authorized fee to the Clerk of the Court at least two (2) judicial days before the proceeding. The fee is $140 for a half-day and $280 for each full day of a hearing.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties must provide a bench copy on the hearing date.
This Division DOES require the parties to provide a bench copy on the date of hearing.
Civil cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motions to continue or extend time must state the other party’s position or efforts to obtain it; otherwise, they may be lodged for response or denied without prejudice if response time is insufficient.
Motions to continue or to extend time that lack the position of the other party (or efforts made to obtain it) in accordance with Local Rule 2.14 will be lodged for response or denied without prejudice if insufficient time for response remains prior to the hearing or deadline.
Civil cases
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A trial continuance motion filed less than 30 days before trial requires a showing of extraordinary circumstances.
Motions to continue the trial filed less than thirty (30) days before trial will not be granted absent a showing of extraordinary circumstances.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Joint Pre-Trial Memo and/or Conference; Exhibits and Objections
A trial continuance motion filed more than 30 days before trial requires a showing of good cause.
Motions to continue the trial filed more than thirty (30) days before trial will not be granted absent a showing of good cause.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Joint Pre-Trial Memo and/or Conference; Exhibits and Objections