Judge Kim Brown
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Receivership Plan, Receiver Progress Report
Court-wide- Upon Filing
Adjournments
- Every continuance and amendment to the original case schedule requires the Court's approval, even if all parties agree.
- A civil trial continuance requires a written motion and should be requested well before trial, absent a true emergency; stipulations alone are insufficient.
- A motion affecting scheduling should state whether the change is opposed or agreed, the reasons for a continuance, and the proposed continuance period.
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Request must include
Communication
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Chambers
Page & Word Limits2 rules
The Court reserves the right to disregard pages of memoranda beyond the limits set in the Local Rules, absent prior leave to file longer documents.
Page limits (Local Rule 12) serve a salutary purpose given the heavy docket. Ordinarily, counsel should edit tightly and live within those page limits.
Document Format Requirements2 rules
The final jury charge is submitted to each juror in writing in all cases.
Formatting
- •Submitted in writing to each juror
Such proposed entry shall be prepared in Word and uploaded in the e-filing system.
- Proposed entry
Formatting
- •Prepared in Word
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
All motions should be accompanied by a separate proposed entry.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic motions for continuance are not accepted in criminal cases.
We do not accept electronic motions for continuance.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | II. Continuances
The proposed entry must be uploaded through the court’s e-filing system.
Such proposed entry shall be prepared in Word and uploaded in the e-filing system.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | III. Motions and Memoranda
A media outlet may submit its media permission form through e-filing, but the Judge must review and approve it before media technology enters the courtroom.
Media outlets may submit a media permission form through e-filing which the Judge will review and approve prior to media technology being placed in the courtroom.
Civil cases
Page 1 | VIII. Trial Procedures
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All motions in limine must be filed and emailed to the judge's staff attorney thirty days before trial.
All motions in limine shall be filed thirty days prior to the trial date, and shall also be emailed to my staff attorney.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trials
Counsel must email proposed jury instructions to the judge's staff attorney as an attachment fourteen days before trial.
Counsel shall prepare proposed jury instructions and forward them as an email attachment fourteen days prior to the trial date to my staff attorney.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trials
Pre-trial statements must be submitted and filed by the pre-trial conference date if one is set, or fourteen days before trial otherwise.
All pre-trial statements shall be submitted and filed with the Court by the date of the pre-trial conference, if set, or fourteen days prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trials
A party intending to use a PowerPoint presentation during opening statements must submit it to the Court for approval fourteen days before trial.
Any party intending to use a power-point presentation during opening statements shall submit a copy of their presentation to the Court for its approval, 14 days before the trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trials
Chambers normally sends a settlement notice giving counsel 30 days to file a final entry or stipulation of dismissal; extra time may be allowed for unusual matters, and failure to file timely may result in dismissal from the active docket.
Normally a formal notice will be sent by chambers confirming settlement, and advising that counsel have 30 days to file a final Entry or stipulation of dismissal. In matters requiring approval from the Probate Court or other unusual circumstances, more time will be allotted. If the final Entry or stipulation is not timely received, the Court will dismiss the case from the active docket, pursuant to Local Rule 25.03.
Civil cases
Page 1 | IX. Settlement Conferences
A Local Rule 41.04 pretrial statement is required and must be filed two weeks before trial.
Pre-trial Statements in accordance with Local Rule 41.04 are required and must be filed two weeks prior to trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | III. Status and Pretrial Conferences
A motion in limine must be filed at least 28 days before trial unless extraordinary circumstances are shown.
Motions in Limine must be filed at least 28 days before trial absent a showing of extraordinary circumstances.
Civil cases
Page 1 | VIII. Trial Procedures
Unless a pretrial order sets an earlier date, trial counsel must confer in person about case-specific jury instructions no later than seven business days before trial.
Unless an earlier date is specified in a pretrial order in your case, all trial counsel are obligated to meet and confer in person about the case-specific parts of the jury charge no later than 7 business days before the start of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | VIII. Trial Procedures
A response to a motion in limine is due 14 days after the motion is filed.
Responses are due 14 days after the motion in limine is filed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | VIII. Trial Procedures
Proposed jury instructions should be submitted to defense counsel, the bailiff, and the staff attorney no later than the second day of trial.
Proposed jury instructions should be submitted to defense counsel and to the Court’s bailiff and staff attorney by no later than the second day of trial.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | IV. Trial Procedures
A filing submitted to the Clerk's Office may take as long as three days to reach Chambers.
When a filing is submitted to the Clerk’s Office, the filing does not instantaneously reach Chambers and could take up to three days to be received.
Civil cases
Page 1 | II. Case Scheduling
Except as provided in Local Rules 21 and 55, briefing of motions is controlled by Local Rule 21. Accordingly, motions are generally not reviewed until 28 days after they are filed.
Except as provided in Local Rules 21 and 55, briefing of motions is controlled by Local Rule 21. Accordingly, motions are generally not reviewed until 28 days after they are filed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | V. Motions and Memoranda
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Proposed agreed jury instructions must be sent to the Staff Attorney two weeks before trial.
Proposed Agreed Jury Instructions must be sent to the Staff Attorney two weeks prior to the trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | VIII. Trial Procedures
Copies should be emailed to the Court (please call chambers for the appropriate email address).
Copies should be emailed to the Court (please call chambers for the appropriate email address).
Civil cases
Page 1 | VIII. Trial Procedures
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a discovery motion, counsel must make reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute, and a single email is insufficient.
Pursuant to Civil Rule 37, before filing any discovery motions, counsel shall make reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute. A single email to opposing counsel does not constitute a reasonable effort.
Civil cases
Page 1 | IV. Discovery
The Court generally will not hold a discovery conference or hearing unless counsel first files a motion certifying its efforts to resolve the dispute.
The Court generally will not hold conferences or hearings on discovery disputes without counsel first filing a motion and certifying therein the efforts to resolve the matter.
Civil cases
Page 1 | IV. Discovery
Motions in limine are strongly discouraged and may be filed only after good-faith discussion and certification that counsel exhausted efforts to resolve the issues.
Such motions are strongly discouraged. They may only be filed after discussion in good faith among counsel, and after counsel certify they have met and exhausted efforts to resolve the issue(s).
Civil cases
Page 1 | VIII. Trial Procedures
Counsel must make every effort to resolve discovery disputes by agreement before filing a motion with the court.
Counsel shall make every effort to resolve discovery disputes by agreement prior to filing motions with the Court.
Page 1 | 47.01. Informal Discovery
Counsel must participate in discovery conferences with opposing counsel and freely exchange discoverable information and documents upon informal request.
Counsel will participate in discovery conferences with opposing counsel and shall freely exchange discoverable information and documents upon informal request.
Page 1 | 47.01. Informal Discovery
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Every continuance and amendment to the original case schedule requires the Court's approval, even if all parties agree.
All continuances and amendments to the original case schedule, even if agreed to by all parties, must be submitted to the Court for its approval.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Continuances or Amended Case Schedules
A defendant and counsel must execute a continuance in person.
Defendants must appear in person to execute a continuance with their counsel.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | II. Continuances
Leave of court is required before filing a motion or memorandum outside the rule or beyond the Case Schedule deadline.
It is necessary to obtain leave of court prior to filing a Motion or Memorandum out of rule or beyond the deadline set in the Case Schedule.
Civil cases
Page 1 | V. Motions and Memoranda
A civil trial continuance requires a written motion and should be requested well before trial, absent a true emergency; stipulations alone are insufficient.
Stipulations or "Agreed" Entries are not enough to postpone civil trials. Motions for continuance of a trial date, absent true emergency, must be in writing and should be sought well before the trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | II. Case Scheduling
A civil trial continuance must be requested by written motion well before trial absent a true emergency; a stipulation or agreed entry alone is insufficient.
Stipulations or "Agreed" Entries are not enough to postpone civil trials in the Courtroom motions for continuance of a trial date, absent true emergency, must be in writing, and should be sought well before the trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | VI. Continuances or Amended Case Schedules
When a court-date conflict exists, the prosecutor’s office must be contacted before the Court about appearing to execute a continuance.
If there is a conflict with a court date please contact the prosecutor’s office prior to contacting the Court about appearing to execute a continuance.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | II. Continuances
A motion affecting scheduling should state whether the change is opposed or agreed, the reasons for a continuance, and the proposed continuance period.
Any motions affecting scheduling should affirmatively state:Whether, following consultation with all other counsel, the change is opposed or agreed to The reasons supporting a continuance The proposed time frame for the continuance (example: 30 days)
Civil cases
Page 1 | II. Case Scheduling
A continuance or Case Schedule motion should state whether the requested change is opposed after consultation with counsel and provide specific supporting reasons.
Any such Motion should affirmatively state: 1) whether, following consultation with all other counsel, the change is opposed and 2) specific reasons supporting a continuance (and if applicable an amended Case Schedule).
Civil cases
Page 1 | VI. Continuances or Amended Case Schedules
Chambers Communication Rules
Proposed jury instructions must be sent to the judge's staff attorney as an email attachment.
Counsel shall prepare proposed jury instructions and forward them as an email attachment fourteen days prior to the trial date to my staff attorney.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trials
All motions in limine must also be emailed to the judge's staff attorney.
All motions in limine shall be filed thirty days prior to the trial date, and shall also be emailed to my staff attorney.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trials
Counsel must promptly call the Staff Attorney after a case settles.
Consistent with Local Rule 22, Counsel must call the Staff Attorney as soon as possible to advise when a case has been settled.
Civil cases
Page 1 | IX. Settlement Conferences
When a filing needs more timely attention, the filer should telephone the Staff Attorney and provide the case number and filing title.
If more timely attention is genuinely necessary, please phone the Staff Attorney and provide the case number and title of the filing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | II. Case Scheduling
Counsel should alert the Staff Attorney as soon as it becomes apparent that a case will likely require a trial.
If you have a case that genuinely appears likely to require a trial, alert the Staff Attorney as soon as you know so that we can do our best to allow enough time and to assign a "firm" trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | II. Case Scheduling
The secretary may be contacted by phone or email for general court information.
Vickie Amrine Secretary 614.525.3811 Email General court information.
Civil cases
Page 1 | General
The court reporter may be contacted by phone to order transcripts.
Christy Dickman Court Reporter 614.525.6049 Email Order transcripts.
Civil cases
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The magistrate may be contacted by phone about already-scheduled damages hearings, magistrate trials, mediation, and preliminary injunctions.
Jennifer R. Cordle Magistrate 614.525.5995 Email Inquire about already scheduled:Damages hearings Magistrate trials Mediation Preliminary injunction
Civil cases
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The bailiff may be contacted by phone about criminal matters and procedures and processes in all matters.
Lynn Hardesty Bailiff 614.525.5927 Email Inquire about any criminal matters before the court or to inquire about procedures and processes in all matters before the court.
Civil cases
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The staff attorney may be contacted by phone regarding pending civil matters, civil settlements, and requests for a status conference.
Ethan Dawson Staff Attorney 614.525.4679 EmailInquire about any pending civil matters before the court. Report settlement of a civil case. Request a status conference on any civil case.
Civil cases
Page 1 | General
Counsel seeking input on new trial or pretrial dates should call the Staff Attorney or identify conflicting vacations or court assignments.
If counsel would like input as to new trial or pre-trial dates, they should place a conference call to the Staff Attorney or otherwise indicate their conflicting vacations or court assignments.
Civil cases
Page 1 | VI. Continuances or Amended Case Schedules
A party may request a status conference through a written motion or by contacting the Court's Staff Attorney.
Parties can request status conferences through written motions or by contacting the Court’s staff attorney.
Civil cases
Page 1 | III. Status and Pretrial Conferences
When all counsel agree to submit a case to the Magistrate for mediation, counsel should call the Staff Attorney.
If counsel desire to submit their case to mediation with the Magistrate, simply call our Staff Attorney and advise that counsel are in agreement
Civil cases
Page 1 | VII. Mediation