Wood County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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Counsel directed to prepare a judgment entry must submit it to opposing counsel within 14 days after the decision is filed.

The counsel who was directed to prepare the judgment entry shall comply with Local Rule 4.05 and submit the entry to opposing counsel within 14 days after the filing of any decision.

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A noncompliant pleading must be rejected and immediately returned, and it may be dismissed if mistakenly accepted.

Any pleading tendered for filing that does not comply with this rule and Local Rule 3.01(A) shall not be accepted for filing by the clerk and shall be returned immediately to the tendering party, and, if accepted for filing, may be dismissed.

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The clerk reviews every e-filed document for compliance before accepting it and creating a docket entry.

The clerk shall review all documents submitted through the e-filing system to ensure compliance with court rules, policies, procedures, and practices before officially accepting the document for filing and creating a docket entry.

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An email- or fax-filed document constitutes the effective original filing.

A document filed by e-mail or fax shall be accepted as the effective original filing.

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A document submitted outside regular business hours is dated and timed when the clerk accepts it.

submitted outside of regular business hours, once accepted by the clerk will reflect the date and time that the clerk accepts the filing.

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The clerk must reject a noncompliant e-filing and notify the filer of its deficiencies.

If the document does not comply with the applicable rules and procedures, the clerk shall refuse to accept the document for filing and shall notify the filer of the document’s deficiencies.

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The clerk refuses a noncompliant filing and must notify the filer of its deficiencies.

If the document does not comply with the applicable rules and procedures, the clerk shall refuse to accept the document for filing and shall notify the filer of the document’s deficiencies.

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Email and fax documents are filed when approved; copies received after 4:30 p.m. on a business day or on a weekend or holiday may be filed the next business day.

Subject to the provisions of these rules, all documents sent by e-mail or fax and received by the clerk shall be filed upon approval by the clerk of courts. If an e-mail or fax copy is received by the clerk after 4:30 p.m. on a regular business day or anytime on a weekend or holiday, the e-mail or fax copy may be filed on the next regular business day by the clerk.

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An e-filed document is considered filed only after clerk review and acceptance, after which it is electronically stamped and docketed.

A document is considered filed after it is submitted to the e-filing system and reviewed and accepted by the clerk. Once the clerk’s review is complete, the document will be electronically stamped and entered on the docket.

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Objections to a magistrate's decision must be filed within the Civil Rule 53 time limits and may be supplemented within 14 days after a transcript is filed.

Said objections shall be filed within the time limits established in Civ.R. 53, and may be supplemented within 14 days of the filing of a transcript.

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The clerk reviews e-submissions for compliance before accepting them and creating a docket entry.

The clerk shall review all documents submitted through the e-filing system to ensure compliance with court rules, policies, procedures, and practices before officially accepting the document for filing and creating a docket entry.

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E-mail and fax documents are filed upon the clerk's approval, and copies received after 4:30 p.m. on a business day or on a weekend or holiday may be filed the next regular business day.

Subject to the provisions of these rules, all documents sent by e-mail or fax and received by the clerk shall be filed upon approval by the clerk of courts. If an e- mail or fax copy is received by the clerk after 4:30 p.m. on a regular business day or anytime on a weekend or holiday, the e-mail or fax copy may be filed on the next regular business day by the clerk.

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The clerk must reject any filing that lacks a required signature.

The clerk shall reject any unsigned filing.

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The clerk reviews and approves e-filings only during normal business hours.

The clerk will only review and approve filings submitted during normal business hours.

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Documents received from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, are considered timely filed.

Documents received during regularly scheduled business days (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday) are considered as timely filed.

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A fax filing is received when stamped by the receiving fax machine, and an e-mail filing is received at the time stated in the e-mail message.

The time of receipt of any document is the date and time imprinted on the document by the fax machine receiving the transmission, or the date and time noted on the e- mail message.

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Receipt time is determined from the receiving fax machine’s imprint or the timestamp noted in the email.

The time of receipt of any document is the date and time imprinted on the document by the fax machine receiving the transmission, or the date and time noted on the e-mail message.

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An e-filed document is filed only after clerk review and acceptance, when it is electronically stamped and docketed.

A document is considered filed after it is submitted to the e-filing system and reviewed and accepted by the clerk. Once the clerk’s review is complete, the document will be electronically stamped and entered on the docket.

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Weekday submissions received from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are timely; after-hours submissions receive the clerk’s later acceptance date and time.

Documents received during regularly scheduled business days (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday) are considered as timely filed. Documents submitted outside of regular business hours, once accepted by the clerk will reflect the date and time that the clerk accepts the filing.

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For a filing lost because of a system error, the court may deem it filed on the attempted submission date, and the filer must verify receipt with the Clerk’s office.

If a document is not received due to system error, the court may file an order permitting the document to be deemed filed as of the date it was attempted to be submitted. It is the filer’s obligation to verify that documents are received by the Clerk’s office.

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A preliminary judicial report must be prepared and issued by a responsible title company no more than 30 days before the complaint is filed.

Any preliminary judicial report shall be prepared and extended by a responsible title company not more than 30 days prior to the filing of the complaint.

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After receiving all requested information, the judge must decide the CQE petition within 60 days unless the petitioner obtains a granted extension.

K. Once all information requested has been received, the judge shall decide whether to grant or deny the petition within 60 days, unless petitioner requests and is granted an extension of time.

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Unless the judge or magistrate directs otherwise, a magistrate will hear a civil protection ex parte hearing on the filing day when the petition is filed by 3:00 p.m.

Unless otherwise directed by the judge or magistrate, a civil protection ex parte hearing shall be heard by a magistrate the same day as the petition is filed, so long as the petition is filed by 3:00 p.m.

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The clerk reviews and approves filings only during normal business hours.

The clerk will only review and approve filings submitted during normal business hours.

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The clerk need not notify a sender when an email or fax filing fails.

The clerk of courts is not required to send any form of notice to the sending party of a failed e-mail or fax filing.

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The clerk need not notify the sending party when an e-mail or fax filing fails.

The clerk of courts is not required to send any form of notice to the sending party of a failed e-mail or fax filing.

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The clerk must accept and electronically stamp a submitted document that complies with applicable rules and procedures.

If the document complies with the applicable rules and procedures, the clerk shall accept it for filing and electronically stamp it.

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The clerk is permitted but not required to acknowledge receipt of an email or fax filing.

The clerk of court may, but need not, acknowledge receipt of an e-mail or fax filing.

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The clerk may acknowledge receipt of an e-mail or fax filing but is not required to do so.

The clerk of court may, but need not, acknowledge receipt of an e-mail or fax filing.

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Email and fax filing are available around the clock, seven days per week.

E-mail and fax filing are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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The e-filing system accepts filings around the clock except during maintenance outages.

The e-filing system is available to accept filings 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the exception of times the system is down for maintenance.

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The e-filing system accepts submissions around the clock except during maintenance outages.

The e-filing system is available to accept filings 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the exception of times the system is down for maintenance.

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The court may deem a lost filing timely as of the attempted submission date, and filers must verify receipt with the clerk.

If a document is not received due to system error, the court may file an order permitting the document to be deemed filed as of the date it was attempted to be submitted. It is the filer’s obligation to verify that documents are received by the Clerk’s office.

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The sender bears all email or fax transmission risk and is urged to verify clerk receipt.

The risks of transmitting a document by e-mail or fax to the clerk of courts shall be borne entirely by the sending party. Anyone using e-mail or fax filing is urged to verify receipt of the filing by the clerk of court.

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If the transcript estimate is insufficient, the requesting party must submit the balance within three days after notification by the court reporter.

If there is an additional charge, the party requesting the transcript will be notified by the court reporter, and shall submit the balance of the transcript charges within three days of notification.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel-prepared judgment entries and compromise dismissal orders must be approved by all counsel of record and submitted within 28 days after notice of settlement unless otherwise agreed by the court.

Judgment entries and orders of dismissal by compromise prepared by counsel shall be approved by all counsel of record, and submitted to the court within (28) days after notice to the court of settlement or as otherwise agreed by the court.

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A guardian ad litem request must be filed within 45 days after service of the complaint or motion, include a deposit-payment proposal and allocation suggestion, and generally must be filed before a trial date is set unless good cause is shown.

The request for a guardian ad litem may be made with the filing of any motion or complaint and shall be made within 45 days of service of the complaint or motion, together with a proposal as to payment of the deposit. The motion shall suggest how the deposit shall be allocated. The court will not entertain a motion for a guardian ad litem after a trial date has been set without good cause shown.

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Failure to timely submit the required judgment entry may result in contempt sanctions or dismissal of the action.

Failure to submit a Judgment Entry as directed may result in sanctions under the court’s contempt power or dismissal of the action.

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Unless another law or rule fixes the time, a response must be filed and served no later than the 14th day after service of the pleading, motion, amended pleading, or other paper requiring a response.

In all cases where the time for the filing and service of a notice or pleading is not otherwise fixed by law or applicable rule, a response to a pleading, motion, amended pleading, or other paper shall be filed and served on or before the 14th day after the date of service of the pleading, motion, or other paper requiring the response.

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Deadline

5 court days

The manually filed missing exhibit is due no later than five court days after the related document is e-filed.

no later than five court days following the e-filing of the document

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Deadline

7 calendar days

Within seven calendar days after filing the confirmation of sale, plaintiff must provide the Sheriff with a time-stamped filed copy, a completed sheriff's deed, and a completed conveyance form.

Upon the filing of the confirmation of sale, counsel for plaintiff shall provide to the Sheriff, within seven calendar days:

CRITICALCivil cases

An expert witness's report and relevant documents must be provided to opposing counsel at least 10 days before the expert deposition.

The report and all relevant documents of an expert witness shall be provided opposing counsel at least ten days prior to the taking of said expert's deposition.

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Deadline

5 court days

Unless the court orders otherwise, a missing exhibit must be filed manually within five court days after the e-mail or fax filing, and failure may result in striking the document or exhibit.

Unless the court otherwise orders, the missing exhibit shall be filed manually, no later than five court days following the filing of the e- mailed or faxed document. Failure to file the missing exhibits as required by this paragraph may result in the court striking the document or exhibit.

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Deadline

5 court days

Electronic filings requiring unavailable exhibits must include an insert page, and the exhibits must be manually filed separately with a cover sheet within five court days or risk being struck.

Exhibits to e-filed documents, deposition transcripts, recorded depositions, and transcripts of proceedings that cannot be accurately transmitted by electronic means must be replaced by an insert page describing the exhibit and why it is missing. Unless the court otherwise orders, the missing exhibits shall be filed manually, as a separate document, with a cover sheet identifying the case caption, case number and the name of the document, no later than five court days following the e-filing of the document. Failure to file the missing exhibits as required by this paragraph may result in the court striking the document or exhibit.

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Within seven days after receiving a judgment entry, opposing counsel must either approve and submit it signed or reject it with an explanation and copy to preparing counsel.

Within seven days after receiving the entry, opposing counsel shall 1. Approve it and submit it signed to the court; or 2. Reject it and send it to the court unsigned with an explanation as to why it was rejected with a copy sent to preparing counsel.

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A motion for temporary relief must be scheduled for hearing within 14 days after service.

The hearing on the Motion for Temporary Relief shall be scheduled within 14 days after service.

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A request for attorney fees and expenses against the opposing party must be made by motion filed at least 14 days before the hearing.

A request for attorney fees and expenses to the opposing party shall be by motion filed at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing.

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A case management conference must be scheduled within 45 days after service of summons in any case.

A Case Management Conference shall be scheduled within 45 days from service of summons on any case.

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The court may require counsel, by written order, to submit a joint pretrial statement to the court not later than 10 days prior to scheduled final hearing.

The court may require counsel, by written order, to submit a joint pretrial statement to the court not later than 10 days prior to scheduled final hearing.

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A defendant or respondent must file the disclosure statement within 28 days after service.

The defendant or respondent shall file his/her disclosure statements within 28 days of service.

CRITICALCivil cases

Unless another rule fixes the time, a response must be filed and served by the 14th day after service of the pleading, motion, amended pleading, or other paper requiring a response.

In all cases where the time for the filing and service of a notice or pleading is not otherwise fixed by law or applicable rule, a response to a pleading, motion, amended pleading, or other paper, shall be filed and served on or before the 14th day after the date of service of the pleading, motion, or other paper, requiring the response.

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Counsel directed to prepare a judgment entry must submit it to opposing counsel within 14 days after the decision is filed.

The counsel who was directed to prepare the judgment entry shall submit the entry to opposing counsel within 14 days after the filing of any decision.

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A filing may be dismissed if a cost deposit is dishonored and the filer fails to pay after ten days’ notice.

If a check or other negotiable instrument for deposit for costs is dishonored for any reason, the filing may be dismissed by the court for failure to pay the required security for costs after ten days’ notice is given to the filer.

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Plaintiff's counsel must submit an order confirming the sale no later than 30 days after return of the writ.

Counsel for plaintiff shall prepare and submit to the court an order of confirmation of sale, in accordance with Local Rule 4.05, no later than 30 days from the date of the return of the writ.

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The joint pretrial statement filing deadline is firm and may be extended only with court leave for good cause.

The deadline for filing of the joint pretrial statement is firm and may be extended only by leave of court for good cause shown.

CRITICALCivil cases

The initiating party's counsel must deliver the joint pretrial statement to the court no later than one week before the final pretrial conference.

Counsel shall prepare a joint pretrial statement which shall be delivered by the initiating party's counsel to the court no later than one week prior to final pretrial conference.

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A motion to compel payment of medical bills must be filed within 24 months after the moving party first received the bill.

All motions to compel the payment of medical bills shall be filed within 24 months of the initial billing to the moving party.

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A temporary-relief motion must be scheduled for hearing within 14 days after service.

The hearing on a motion for temporary relief shall be scheduled within 14 days after service.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A response to a motion is due within 14 days after filing unless the court orders a different deadline or Supreme Court Rule or law fixes the response period.

Any motion not decided ex parte by the court or not set for hearing shall be responded to within 14 days after the motion was filed, or as otherwise ordered by the court, unless the response time is otherwise fixed by Supreme Court Rule or law.

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A surety bail bond agent must register before filing any bond and renew the registration annually by the first day of April.

An agent must be registered prior to filing any bond, and must renew his or her registration annually. An agent's registration must be renewed by the first day of April every year.

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Each party must make the enumerated mandatory disclosures to the other party within 40 days after the answer is filed.

Within 40 days of the filing of an answer, each party shall disclose to the other all of the following:

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The objecting party must submit a transcript deposit to the court reporter within 10 days after filing the transcript request.

A deposit by the objecting party shall be submitted to the court reporter within 10 days of the filing of the request for transcript.

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The objecting party must submit the transcript deposit to the court reporter within 10 days after requesting the transcript.

A deposit by the objecting party shall be submitted to the court reporter within 10 days of the filing of the request for transcript.

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A defendant or respondent must file the disclosure statement within 28 days after service.

The defendant or respondent shall file his/her disclosure statements within 28 days of service.

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A final entry must be submitted before or at the final hearing, or within 14 days afterward if the court grants permission.

The final entry shall be submitted prior to or at the time of the final hearing or within 14 days of the final hearing with the court’s permission.

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Deadline

5 court days

Unavailable exhibits to an email or fax filing must be described on an insert page and manually filed within five court days unless the court orders otherwise, with possible striking for noncompliance.

Exhibits to an e-mail or fax filed document that cannot be accurately transmitted via e-mail or fax for any reason must be replaced by an insert page describing the exhibit and why it is missing. Unless the court otherwise orders, the missing exhibit shall be filed manually, no later than five court days following the filing of the e-mailed or faxed document. Failure to file the missing exhibits as required by this paragraph may result in the court striking the document or exhibit.

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A parenting coordinator's decision must be filed with the court immediately.

The decision shall be immediately filed with the court and include all of the following:

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A motion compelling payment of medical bills must be filed within 24 months after the moving party initially received the bill.

6. All motions to compel the payment of medical bills shall be filed within 24 months of the initial billing to the moving party.

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A request for attorney fees and expenses payable by the defendant must be filed by motion at least 14 days before the hearing.

A request for attorney fees and expenses to defendant shall be by motion filed at least 14 days prior to the hearing.

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A reply to a response must be filed no later than the seventh day after the response was served.

Any reply to a response shall be filed and served on or before the seventh day after the date of service of the response.

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Hearing exhibits must be exchanged at least one week before the hearing.

Exhibits for the hearing shall be exchanged at least one week prior to the hearing.

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Counsel-prepared judgment entries and compromise dismissal orders must be approved by all counsel of record and submitted within 28 days after notice of settlement, unless the court agrees otherwise.

Judgment entries and orders of dismissal by compromise prepared by counsel shall be approved by all counsel of record and submitted to the court within 28 days after notice to the court of settlement or as otherwise agreed by the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

A reply to a response must be filed and served on or before the seventh day after service of the response.

Any reply to a response shall be filed and served on or before the seventh day after the date of service of the response.

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A video deposition containing objections must be filed at least 10 days before trial.

Any party filing a video deposition that contains objections shall file the video deposition at least 10 days before trial.

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A motion for psychological evaluation must be made as soon as possible and no later than 60 days after the action is filed.

A motion for psychological evaluation shall be made as soon as possible and no later than 60 days after the pending action is filed.

WARNING

Failure to timely file the guardian's written report may result in disqualification or withholding of all or partial payment for the guardian's services.

Failure to timely file the written report may result in the disqualification of the guardian or the withholding of all or partial payment for services.

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After another party timely objects, any other party may file objections no later than 10 days after the first objections are filed.

If any party timely files objections, any other party may also file objections with the court and serve all other parties to the action not later than 10 days after the first objections are filed.

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Within seven days after a video deposition is filed, either party may request a pretrial hearing on objections.

Within seven days of the filing of a video deposition either party may file a request for hearing on objections prior to trial.

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A party choosing to object to a parenting coordinator's decision must file written objections and serve all other parties within 14 days of the decision's filing date.

A party may file written objections to a parenting coordinator’s decision with the court and serve all other parties to the action within 14 days of the filing date of the decision.

INFO

A party may file a complaint regarding the parenting coordinator within one year after the parenting coordination appointment terminates.

A party to a case appointed to parenting coordination may file a complaint regarding the parenting coordinator within one year from the termination of the appointment.

INFOCivil cases

After a settlement is reported, the court may direct counsel to prepare and submit a termination entry for approval within 28 days.

Upon report of settlement of case, the court may at any time thereafter file an entry of dismissal and may assess costs, or may instruct counsel to prepare and present a termination entry for approval within 28 days.

INFOCivil cases

The court will prepare and file a scheduling order within 70 days after the complaint is filed.

Within 70 days after filing of complaint, an order including but not limited to a scheduling order will be prepared and filed by the court setting the trial date, pretrial dates, timing of discovery, filing of motions, timing of alternative resolution procedures, and preparation of the joint pretrial statement.