Judicial Section Details

"5-MINUTE" MOTION CALENDAR 

The 5-Minute Motion Calendar takes place on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 A.M. to 10:00A.M. This calendar is for non-evidentiary matters only.  Motions to Compel, Motions to Appoint GAL, Motions to Withdraw, Motions for Referral, and the like, are all proper for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar. The Court limits any one case to a total of 10 minutes (2 motions total).

Please note: DO NOT SET MOTIONS FOR CONTEMPT/ENFORCEMENT ON THE 5-MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR. ALL MOTIONS FOR CONTEMPT/ENFORCEMENT SHALL BE SPECIAL SET WITH THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT.

Instructions for setting:

1.    On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits.

2.    On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

3.    On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard. Once a date is agreed upon, you may set the hearing using the Motion Calendar slot. Attach the motion, response, notice of hearing, and any supporting documents as "supporting documents."

4. A Notice of Hearing must be filed for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar listing the motion and docket number entry (D.E. #) corresponding to the motion that has been set.

5. If a 5-Minute Motion is cancelled, a Notice of Cancellation must be filed and provided to the Judicial Assistant.

6. Unilaterally set hearings, without coordination from the opposing party, will be removed from the calendar unless approved by the Court. If you are seeking to schedule a hearing unilaterally, the request must be in writing to the Court with reasons as to why a unilateral setting is necessary.