Judge Patricia Starr
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- A request to extend time or continue a matter must state the opposing party’s position or that efforts to obtain it were unsuccessful.
Request must include
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Motions should include a proposed form of order.
All motion must be made in writing.
Filing & Service rules
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before asking the court to resolve a dispute, parties must personally consult or meet and confer in good faith; email alone does not qualify as personal consultation.
I expect the parties to follow all rules requiring personal consultation or "meet and confer" with a good faith effort to resolve a dispute before asking for court involvement. An email is not considered personal consultation.
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The Court will not consider a contested motion unless all parties have had an opportunity to respond in writing.
The Court will not consider a contested motion unless all parties have been given the opportunity to respond in writing.
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The parties should discuss possible resolution of issues before the hearing.
Please discuss possible resolution of issues before the hearing.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A request to extend time or continue a matter must state the opposing party’s position or that efforts to obtain it were unsuccessful.
Any request to extend time or continue a matter must include the position of the opposing party, or a statement that efforts to determine that position were unsuccessful.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Please call or email the division if you are running late for a scheduled hearing.
Please call or email the division if you are running late for a scheduled hearing.
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