Judge Daniel P. O'Brien
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Chambers Drop Off
Filings >= 3 pages
Motions in Limine Motions
- By 12 00pm Monday Before Hearing
Binding: Tabbed Three Ring
Non Dispositive Motions
Communication
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Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Submit the required binder to chambers by noon on the Monday before the hearing.
The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.
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When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder of judge’s copies, with each motion and its corresponding response together under a tab.
Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses. Each tab should include a motion and the corresponding response, not separate binders from both sides.
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Judge’s copies must be submitted to chambers.
JUDGE'S COPIES ARE NOW REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.
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For summary-disposition motions, the court issues a briefing schedule after timely filing, and judge’s copies must be submitted to Chambers.
Upon the timely filing of a motion for summary disposition, the court will issue a briefing scheduling order with dates for response, optional reply, and hearing date. JUDGE’S COPIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.
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When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder pairing each motion with its response to Chambers by noon on the preceding Monday.
Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses. Each tab should include a motion and the corresponding response, not separate binders from both sides. The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.
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Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.
Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
To schedule a motion, file a praecipe for an available motion-call date and comply with court-rule notice requirements.
To schedule a motion, please file a praecipe for any available motion call date and follow the court rules for notice requirements.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Requests for an in-person hearing should be sent to chambers by email.
*If you would like to request a matter be heard in person, please direct your request to DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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For other inquiries, contact chambers by phone or email.
For all other inquiries, please either call chambers OR email DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.
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Email chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.
If you have any issues with connecting to zoom, email DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov for assistance.
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Requests for an in-person hearing should be directed to Chambers by email.
*If you would like to request a matter be heard in person, please direct your request to DPOchambers@oakgov.com.
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Email Chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.
If you have any issues with connecting to zoom, email DPOchambers@oakgov.com for assistance.
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Other inquiries may be directed to Chambers by phone or email.
For all other inquiries, please either call chambers OR email DPOchambers@oakgov.com.
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