2020 Edition

Rule 1. Preamble

• Rule 1. Preamble [Details]
• Rule 1.1. Repeal of Local Rules

Rule 2. Definitions

• Rule 2. Definitions [Details]
• Rule 2.1. Judge
• Rule 2.2. Attorney
• Rule 2.3. Clerk

Rule 3. Benchbook/uniform Rules Committee

Rule 4. Continuing Judicial Education

• Rule 4. Continuing Judicial Education [Details]
• Rule 4.1. Education/certification Committee
• Rule 4.2. Certification of Judicial Officers
• Rule 4.3. Judge Pro Tempore Education Requirements
• Rule 4.4. New Judge Orientation Training

Rule 5. Docketing Guidelines

Rule 6. Uniform Forms

Rule 7. Court Records

• Rule 7. Court Records [Details]
• Rule 7.1. Removal of Records From Clerk's Office
• Rule 7.2. Sealing

Rule 8. Commencement of Proceedings

• Rule 8. Commencement of Proceedings [Details]
• Rule 8.1. Informal Adjustment
• Rule 8.2. Dismissal of Complaint
• Rule 8.3. Transfer of Custody and Support Questions From Superior Court
• Rule 8.4. Transfer of Delinquency Case From Superior Court
• Rule 8.5. Interpreters

Rule 9. Hearings and Motions

• Rule 9. Hearings and Motions [Details]
• Rule 9.1. Withdrawal of Petition
• Rule 9.2. Responsive Pleadings and Motions
• Rule 9.3. Motions
• Rule 9.4. Adjudication

Rule 10. Citizen Review Panels

• Rule 10. Citizen Review Panels [Details]
• Rule 10.1. Creation of Judicial Citizen Review Panels
• Rule 10.2. Program Guidelines
• Rule 10.3. Appointments; Term of Service; Vacancies; and Removal From Office
• Rule 10.4. Training and Certification
• Rule 10.5. Panel Composition; Quorum; and Emergency Substitution Procedure
• Rule 10.6. Confidentiality of Proceedings
• Rule 10.7. Conflict of Interest
• Rule 10.8. Workload of the Panels
• Rule 10.9. Access to Case Information; Time Frames
• Rule 10.10. Panel Review
• Rule 10.11. Placement Agency Attendance
• Rule 10.12. Additional Procedures and Practices
• Rule 10.13. Records of Citizen Review Panels

Rule 11. Parental Notification of Abortion

• Rule 11. Parental Notification of Abortion [Details]
• Rule 11.1. Style of the Case
• Rule 11.2. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem

Rule 12. Telephone and Video Conferencing

• Rule 12. Telephone and Video Conferencing [Details]
• Rule 12.1. Telephone Conferencing
• Rule 12.2. Video Conferencing

Rule 13. Use of Electronic Devices In Courtrooms and Recording of Judicial Proceedings

• Rule 13. Use of Electronic Devices In Courtrooms and Recording of Judicial Proceedings [Details]
• Rule 13.1. Purpose

Rule 14. Appeals

• Rule 14. Appeals [Details]
• Rule 14.1. Filing of Judgments
• Rule 14.2. Costs of Transcription

Rule 15. Contempt

Rule 16. Attorneys

• Rule 16. Attorneys [Details]
• Rule 16.1. Leaves of Absence
• Rule 16.2. Withdrawal of Counsel
• Rule 16.3. Entry of Appearance and Pleadings
• Rule 16.4. Conflicts

Rule 17. Recusal

• Rule 17. Recusal [Details]
• Rule 17.1. Motions
• Rule 17.2. Affidavit
• Rule 17.3. Duty of the Trial Judge
• Rule 17.4. Procedure Upon a Motion For Disqualification
• Rule 17.5. Selection of Judge
• Rule 17.6. Findings and Ruling
• Rule 17.7. Voluntary Recusal

Rule 18. Maintenance of Evidence

Rule 19. Electronic Submission of Delinquency Case Data

• Rule 19. Electronic Submission of Delinquency Case Data [Details]
• Rule 19.1. Rule-making Authority
• Rule 19.2. Required Data Elements
• Rule 19.3. Methods of Collection and Submission of Required Data Elements
• Rule 19.4. Frequency of Data Submission
• Rule 19.5. Updating of Required Data Elements
• Rule 20. Physical Restraint of Juveniles In the Courtroom

Appendix A. Juvenile Docket Sheet Instructions

Appendix B. Uniform Forms