Case-Law Binders Arrive 5 Days Early — Division CC-J
Summary
Judge Derke: courtesy copies of motions and memoranda three days out — but any BINDER containing case law must reach the Court at least five days before the hearing; civil hearings run on Zoom unless parties opt in-person.
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"Courtesy copies of motions and memoranda should be delivered to the Court at least three" days before / "Any binders containing case law shall be received by the Court at" least 5 days prior / "Currently hearings are being conducted by Zoom."
- Official source
- CC-J Civil Procedures (Judge Derke) — PDF
- Source health
- Healthy · checked July 7, 2026
- Effective date
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- Last verified
- July 5, 2026Live fetch + sha256 of official PDF — 2026-07-05
Reviewer note: Verified against the live official PDF on 2026-07-05. 30-day recheck scheduled.
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Courtesy Copies 3 Days Ahead; 20+ Pages May NOT Be Emailed — Division CV-B
Judge Dearing wants courtesy copies of motions and memoranda three days before hearing; anything over 20 pages including attachments is barred from email and must arrive by hand, U.S. Mail, or delivery service.
Hard Copies Required for Filings of 20+ Pages, 3–5 Business Days Before Hearing — Division CV-A
For motions, memoranda, or case law of 20 pages or more, Judge Wallace requires hard copies inside the Courthouse three to five business days before the hearing — by mail, FedEx, UPS, or hand delivery.
No E-Courtesy; 10+ Page Materials by Mail or Courier Only — Division AD
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20+ Pages of Hearing Materials → Binder Delivered TWO WEEKS Early — Division CV-D
Judge Norton requires a binder at the courthouse no later than two weeks before hearing when materials collectively exceed 20 pages — and bars email entirely past 30 pages.