Policies and Procedures:
1) Regarding Motion Practice
To request that a motion be placed on calendar, send a courtesy copy of the motion to chambers. Judge Hirsch will review the motion, and chambers staff will then contact the attorney. Trial calendar will be sounded 11 days before trial, i.e., two Thursdays before the Monday trial. All pending motions must be resolved at or before time of sounding in order for counsel to make a good-faith (i.e., professionally ethical) ready-for-trial announcement. If all motions are not resolved, counsel must either withdraw the motion or seek a continuance. Yes of course this applies to motions in limine. Best practice is always for a motion to be supported by a legal memorandum. If your motion is not supported by a memorandum and you intend to provide or make reference to decisional or other authority, kindly deliver that authority to chambers a reasonable time before the hearing – a couple of days at least. 2) Regarding “Zoom” Non-evidentiary matters may be addressed via Zoom, at least until such time as the pandemic abates. Counsel are reminded, however – and are directed to remind their clients, witnesses, etc. – that someone who is in court via Zoom is in court. Courtroom attire and behavior are required. Virtual Courtroom Meeting ID:
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Please be aware that certain items are prohibited on courthouse premises. If any listed prohibited item is detected to be in your possession when entering a court facility, you will be asked to exit the facility to secure the item elsewhere or dispose of it, before being allowed entry into the facility.