Judge Andrea DeCanio
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibit List, Exhibits
Motion, Hearing Document, Case Law, Proposed Order
Notice of Hearing, Motion, Case Law, Supporting Document
- Email • At Least Three Days Before Hearing
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
In document extensive cases, the Court requires the parties to confer with the Clerk of Court prior to trial and present the Clerk with an exhibit list, as well as the exhibits.
- Document
- Exhibits
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Any emergency motion must include a certificate of good faith that states the movant has contacted opposing counsel and his/her position on the relief sought.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Email motions to release uncharged defendants to the Court and the assigned Assistant State Attorney.
Motions to release uncharged defendants must be emailed to the Court and the assigned Assistant State Attorney.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters
Counsel must promptly e-file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk and notify all parties.
Counsel shall promptly e-file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk of Court and notice all parties.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | B. Hearing Procedures
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Counsel must notify all parties of a hearing cancellation.
Counsel shall promptly e-file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk of Court and notice all parties.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | B. Hearing Procedures
Courtesy Copy Requirements
The parties must provide courtesy copies of the exhibit list and marked exhibits to opposing counsel and the Court.
Additionally, the Court requires the parties to provide courtesy copies of the exhibit list and marked exhibits to opposing counsel, as well as the Court.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Submit courtesy copies of motions, hearing documents, case law, and proposed orders to the Judicial Assistant by email.
Email the Judicial Assistant to submit courtesy copies of motions, hearing documents, case law and proposed orders.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | C. Communications with the Court
Counsel should email hearing notices, motions, case law, and supporting documents to the Judicial Assistant at least three days before the hearing.
Counsel should email the Judicial Assistant notices of hearings, motions, case law and other supporting documents at least three days prior to the hearing to allow sufficient time for judicial review.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | E. Courtesy Copies
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing an emergency motion, the moving attorney must confer in good faith with opposing counsel to try to resolve the issue.
The moving attorney is required to confer with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve the issue prior to filing an emergency motion.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters
Chambers Communication Rules
Request emergency or expedited hearing time by contacting the Judicial Assistant by phone or email and providing a copy of the contested motion.
Requests for emergency or expedited hearing time must be made by contacting the JA by phone or email and providing a copy of the contested motion.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters
Submit proposed orders to the Judicial Assistant by email.
Email the Judicial Assistant to submit proposed orders.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders