Judge Rachel L. Jensen
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • At Least 2 Court Days Before Hearing
Exhibits
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Include a copy of the relevant discovery requests and responses with your discovery motion.
Absent good cause, you must provide a current address and telephone number to the Court and include your contact information in each court filing.
Put any settlement agreement in writing.
Parties are responsible for preparing proposed orders, judgments, and other required documents.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Fees and Waivers
Jury fees must be paid five days before trial unless a fee waiver is granted.
If a jury trial is requested, jury fees must be paid five days before trial, unless a fee waiver is granted.
Civil cases
Page 3 | JURY TRIALS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of court filings are requested, preferably delivered at least 2 court days before the hearing; failure to provide for voluminous filings may cause delays.
The Court requests courtesy copies of court filings to prepare for hearings. Courtesy copies may be delivered directly to the courtroom or to the courtesy copy box at window 11 of the criminal business office, preferably at least 2 court days before the hearing. Failure to provide courtesy copies of voluminous filings may result in delays of your matter.
Civil cases
Page 3 | LAW AND MOTION
Courtesy copies of trial exhibits are appreciated.
Courtesy copies of exhibits are appreciated.
Civil cases
Page 2 | TRIALS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Meet and confer with the responding party before filing a discovery motion to compel.
Before filing a discovery motion to compel further responses, meet and confer with the responding party to attempt to resolve any dispute.
Civil cases
Page 3 | LAW AND MOTION
Before trial, parties must share exhibits with opposing parties, identify witnesses, and estimate trial time.
Before trial, show your exhibits to the opposing parties, identify your witnesses, and estimate how much time your case will take.
Civil cases
Page 2 | TRIALS
Parties must meet and confer before trial to attempt settlement.
Before trial, the Court requires the parties to talk by phone or in-person to see if they can reach an agreement to settle the case out of court.
Civil cases
Page 2 | TRIALS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial continuances beyond 20 days after a trial request require all parties' agreement or good cause.
The Court will postpone trial beyond the 20th day after a trial request only if all parties agree or upon a showing of good cause.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Continuances