Judge Monica Purdy
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 5 pages
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • Three Days Before Hearing
Motion
- Hand Delivery • Three Days Before Pretrial Conference
Motion, Opposition, Reply, Proposed Order
- 1 copy • Email • 72 Hours Before Hearing
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Exhibits and other evidence must be electronically delivered to the Court Reporter in PDF format in advance of the hearing, pre-marked with exhibit stickers and chronologically and sequentially numbered.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Pre-marked with exhibit stickers
- •Chronologically numbered
- •Pages sequentially numbered
Court's wording
Any party needing to admit either exhibits or other evidence referred to above must electronically deliver same to the Court Reporter in PDF format in advance of the hearing already pre-marked with exhibit stickers and chronologically numbered for ease of reference (and directing a witness's attention) during remote proceedings. The pages of each Exhibit, deposition, declaration of other proffered evidence must be sequentially numbered for ease of reference.
This is needed in PDF format (NO LINKS, NO ZIP FILES).
- File type
Formatting
- •NO LINKS
- •NO ZIP FILES
Do not submit to the Court a flash drive or other computer device with materials for the Court's consideration.
Formatting
- •No flash drives or other computer devices for materials submission
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Minor prove-ups require e-filing of an affidavit by the next friend, a written GAL report, broker's affidavit if applicable, proposed order approving GAL fees, and proposed final judgment.
- Document
- Prove up submission
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
This will require the following efiled documents: 1) an affidavit by the next friend; 2) a written GAL report (filed at least three working days prior to the hearing); 3) the broker’s affidavit if an annuity is being purchased; 4) a proposed order approving GAL fees signed off on by defense counsel; and 5) a proposed final judgment.
Default prove-ups require e-filing of client's affidavit, 18.001 affidavits with records, and attorney's fees affidavit.
Court's wording
Plaintiff’s attorney shall e-file his client’s affidavit, 18.001 affidavits with records attached, attorney’s fees affidavit, etc. so that they are in the clerk’s record and the court can consider by submission.
After settlement, Plaintiff must file notice of nonsuit or proposed agreed final judgment; for minor children, file agreed motion to appoint GAL.
Court's wording
When a case has been announced settled, Plaintiff shall either file notice of nonsuit (with order) or a proposed agreed final judgment. When a settled case involves a minor child, parties shall file an agreed motion to appoint guardian ad litem (with order).
Your notice should state: ZOOM, Meeting ID 941 9835 0765.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Should include
- •ZOOM, Meeting ID 941 9835 0765
Your notice should advise the other side to e-mail a courtesy copy (after it has been e-filed) to the Coordinator no less than 72 hours before the hearing.
Counsel must bring a printed copy of the proposed order to the hearing; e-filing does not satisfy this, and agreed orders must be signed on the last page.
Court's wording
Counsel for all parties are required to bring to the hearing a printed out copy of counsel's proposed order. This requirement is not satisfied by e-filing the proposed order. If an order is agreed as to form, the parties must sign the last page of the order.
A notice of a remote deposition must advise of the witness and Court Reporter location, the ability to participate remotely, and include platform access information.
Court's wording
Deposition may be noticed to proceed technologically and remotely. Said Notice shall specifically advise of the location of the prospective Witness and the Court Reporter. It shall also advise all counsel of record and any other persons of the ability to participate remotely. 2. Any Notice shall include telephone number or other technological platform identification, access codes or other pertinent information to effectuate access to the proceedings by any interested individual or entity.
Whenever the L.R. 2.07 conference results in agreement between the parties, the Moving Party shall submit an Agreed Order reflecting agreement.
In cases when the next of friend of Plaintiff does not speak English, the parties shall notify the Court in the Motion for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem that the Guardian Ad Litem should be proficient in the language spoken by the next friend.
In cases when the parties believe that a Protective Order is necessary, the Court requires that the parties use the form that is available on the Court's website.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Minor prove-ups are done by submission and require e-filing of specified documents.
If all parties agree, minor prove-ups shall be done by submission. This will require the following efiled documents: 1) an affidavit by the next friend; 2) a written GAL report (filed at least three working days prior to the hearing); 3) the broker’s affidavit if an annuity is being purchased; 4) a proposed order approving GAL fees signed off on by defense counsel; and 5) a proposed final judgment.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MINOR PROVE-UPS
Plaintiff's attorney must e-file client's affidavit, 18.001 affidavits, and attorney's fees affidavit for default prove-ups.
Plaintiff’s attorney shall e-file his client’s affidavit, 18.001 affidavits with records attached, attorney’s fees affidavit, etc. so that they are in the clerk’s record and the court can consider by submission.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DEFAULT PROVE-UPS
E-file notice of hearing.
E-file notice of hearing.
Page 1 | Hearing to be by Zoom
With the exception of materials submitted for in camera review by the Court, the parties should not hand deliver any materials to the court that were not previously e-filed.
With the exception of materials submitted for in camera review by the Court, the parties should not hand deliver any materials to the court that were not previously e-filed.
Page 3 | Judge Copies
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The written GAL report must be filed at least three working days before the hearing.
a written GAL report (filed at least three working days prior to the hearing)
Civil cases
Page 1 | MINOR PROVE-UPS
Untimely summary judgments are automatically denied unless the movant obtains leave of court to file within 90 days of the next trial setting.
All untimely Summary Judgments will be automatically denied unless movant obtains leave of court to file within 90 days of the next trial setting.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER
If a trial is reset, summary judgment must be set at least 90 days before any subsequent trial setting.
If a trial is reset, the Summary Judgment must be set at least 90 days before any subsequent trial setting.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER
Summary judgments must be filed at least 90 days before the next trial setting unless leave of court is obtained.
All Summary Judgments must be filed at least 90 days before the date of the next trial setting absent leave of court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER
Parties must file pre-trial conference materials at least 3 business days before the conference.
At least 3 business days before the pre-trial conference, the parties shall file the materials stated in Rule 166(e)-(l), an estimate of the length of trial, objections to depositions excerpts, motions in limine, and any other contested matters that will be considered at the pre-trial conference.
Page 4 | Pre-Trial Conferences
The date on a motion's Fiat or Notice of Hearing is deemed the date the motion is submitted to the Court for consideration.
Motions shall continue to be set for hearing by the District Clerk, as is the customary practice of each Court. The date as reflected in a Motion's Fiat or Notice of Hearing shall be considered the date of submission to the Court for consideration.
Page 4 | Motions Currently and Prospectively Set for Hearing.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Copies of exhibits or evidence must be contemporaneously directed to opposing counsel.
Copies must contemporaneously be directed to opposing Counsel.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Email a PDF courtesy copy of any motion, response, reply, and proposed order to the Coordinator at least 72 hours before the hearing (excluding weekends and holidays).
No later than 72 hours before your hearing (not including weekends or holidays), e- mail a courtesy copy (PDF format) of any Motion, Response, Reply and proposed Order related to your hearing to the Coordinator: kalonzo@dallascourts.org
Page 1 | Hearing to be by Zoom
Pleadings, briefs, or exhibits over 5 pages require a paper copy delivered to the Court at least 3 days before the hearing.
If you file a pleading, brief, or submit an exhibit to the Court that is more than five pages in length, you must deliver a paper copy of the materials to the Court no less than three days before the date of the hearing. Failure to provide a copy may result in the cancellation of your hearing. The Court staff will not print out any materials that are more than five pages in length.
Page 3 | Judge Copies
Opposed motions for the pre-trial conference must be hand delivered to the Court at least 3 business days before the conference.
At least three (3) business days before the pre-trial conference, the parties shall also hand deliver to the Court all opposed motions that will be considered at the pre-trial conference.
Page 4 | Pre-Trial Conferences
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Dallas Civil Courts Rule 2.07 requires a meaningful conference between opposing counsel before seeking the Court's intervention.
Dallas Civil Courts Rule 2.07 requires a meaningful conference between opposing counsel prior to the Court's intervention.
Page 5 | Local Rule 2.07 compliance.
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Jury usage is suspended until May 8, 2020, and jury cases set for trial in that period are continued sua sponte and reset on future jury trial dockets.
Pursuant to the Declaration of the Hon. Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge, the utilization of Juries in the George Allen Civil Courts Building is hereby suspended until May 8, 2020, or until further Order from the County Judge. Cases which have been previously set on the respective District Courts' Jury dockets between the effective date of this Order and May 8, 2020 are hereby Continued sua sponte and shall be reset on future Jury Trial dockets of each of the respective Courts, consistent with the existing applicable rules and policies of each of said Courts.
Page 2 | Cases Set for Trial by Jury.
A continuance of the trial setting does not automatically alter scheduling order deadlines; the original deadlines remain in effect unless separately continued.
The continuance of a Trial Setting does not automatically alter the deadlines in the Court's Scheduling Order. If the parties do not request an obtain a continuance of the pre-trial deadlines, the Court will enforce the deadlines set by the original Scheduling Order calculated according to the original Trial Setting.
Page 5 | Amended Scheduling Orders
First continuance motions are granted for cases under a year old; all requests in cases over a year old must be signed by all parties and counsel; multiple requests are disfavored and may require a hearing; failure to meet scheduling deadlines is not grounds for a continuance.
For cases that have been on file for less than a year, the first motion for continuance of the Trial Setting date will be granted, absent extenuating circumstances. For all cases that have been on file for more than a year, all requests for a continuance of the Trial Setting, whether or not agreed, must be signed by all parties, as well as by counsel. Multiple requests to continue the Trial Setting are disfavored and the Court may require a hearing, even if the motion is agreed. Absent extenuating circumstances, the failure of the parties to meet the deadlines stated by the Court's Scheduling Order (including mediation deadline and completion of discovery) shall not be sufficient grounds for a continuance.
Page 5 | Trial Continuance
Chambers Communication Rules
For any remote proceeding, the moving party must email the Court Reporter and Court Coordinator the email addresses of all participants at least 48 hours before the hearing.
In any proceeding conducted remotely either by telephonic or technological means or by any other means which may be deemed appropriate by the Court, the moving Party shall, no less than 48 hours in advance of said hearing, email the Court Reporter and the Court Coordinator the email address of all attorneys, (or self represented parties), witnesses and others who may be participating in said proceeding so that information regarding the technological platform, any link, access code thereto and other pertinent information necessary to effectuate the remote connection may be effectuated. The attorneys and parties are directed to collaborate and transmit to the Court Reporter in a single submission with a copy to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.
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Plaintiff may call Judge Craig to request an extension of time for DWOP.
Plaintiff shall either accomplish the act required by the dwop notice (in which case the suit will not be dismissed) or call Judge Craig at 214-653-6167 or email her at Rachel.craig@dallascourts.org to request an extension of time.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DWOP DOCKET
Movant should call the clerk at 214-653-6603 to schedule a Zoom conference for a non-evidentiary hearing.
Movant should call the clerk at 214-653-6603 to schedule a Zoom conference for a non-evidentiary hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | NON-EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS
Requests for oral argument must be submitted to the District Clerk; the Court may grant them upon a showing of good cause.
Requests for Oral Argument shall be made to the Court via submission to the District Clerk. The Court may grant said request upon showing of good cause.
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Parties required to appear at a disposition or dismissal docket must telephone the Court on the noticed date.
Any party required to appear pursuant to such a notice is hereby required to telephone the Court on the date as previously noticed.
Page 5 | Disposition dockets.
Otherwise, call Judge Craig at 214-653-6167 or email her at Rachel.craig@dallascourts.org.
Otherwise, call Judge Craig at 214-653-6167 or email her at Rachel.craig@dallascourts.org.
Civil cases
Page 1 | FINAL DISPOSITION DOCKET
Should the hearing be canceled, 1) call the CLERK to cancel your hearing (214) 653-6603.
Should the hearing be canceled, 1) call the CLERK to cancel your hearing (214) 653-6603.
Page 1 | Hearing to be by Zoom
Call the clerk to set a hearing and request that the hearing be noted as a Zoom hearing.
Call clerk to set your hearing: (214) 653-6603 Ask the clerk to note under comments “Zoom” hearing.
Page 1 | Hearing to be by Zoom
If the clerk cannot be reached, email the Court Coordinator and Court Reporter to notify the Judge of the cancellation.
Unable to reach the clerk? 2) send an e-mail to the Court Coordinator: kalonzo@dallascourts.org and to the Court Reporter: deanakrouse@yahoo.com so that they may notify the Judge.
Page 1 | Hearing to be by Zoom
Members of the public may obtain dial-in or access-code information for remote proceedings by contacting the Court Coordinator.
any member of the public wishing to listen/view and telephonically or technologically conducted proceeding may gain access to same by contacting the Court Coordinator for dial-in info or access code/link information.
Page 6 | Miscellaneous.
For questions about these procedures, call the Coordinator at (214) 653-6361.
Any questions about these procedures, call the Coordinator at (214) 653-6361.
Page 1 | Hearing to be by Zoom
If pre-trial matters require more than an hour, parties should contact the Court Coordinator to schedule a pre-trial conference one month before trial.
However, if the parties require more than an hour to cover all pre-trial matters, the parties should contact the Court Coordinator to set a pre-trial conference one (1) month in advance of trial.
Page 4 | Pre-Trial Conferences