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Judge Lee's FAQs

  • Do parties have to use CM/ECF?

    Effective January 1, 2005, the use of CM/ECF is mandatory, unless a party has been relieved of such requirement by the court.

  • Does the Court have a set of standing orders?

    No.

  • Can I get a demonstration of the technology available in the courtroom?

    Yes, please contact the courtroom deputy 260-423-3000 to set up an appointment. It will not be possible to schedule an appointment on jury selection day.

  • How should parties mark exhibits?

    Exhibits should be pre-marked. Plaintiff’s should use numbers, and defendants should use letters. If more than 26 defendant exhibits are involved, the numbering past Exhibit Z should be AA through AZ, BA through BZ and so on, as to avoid more than a 2 digit designation for any exhibit.

     

  • Does the Court have a motion call day?

    No, there is no specific motion call day. If a party wants oral argument, they should request it via a motion. 

  • What happens at a trial management conference?

    The trial management conference generally occurs a few days before trial. The purpose of the trial management conference is to resolve any last minute issues, rule on pending motions, and answer any questions the parties have about trial procedures.

  • What happens at a final pre trial conference?

    The final pretrial conference, which occurs about one month before trial, is used to assign dates for the preparation of trial materials. The Court may refer the parties to Magistrate Judge Collins to either conduct a settlement conference afterwards, if time allows, or to schedule a prompt settlement conference. However, the parties are expected to have diligently pursued settlement through the mediation process or among themselves prior to the date of the final pre trial conference.

  • What should be in the pretrial order?

    Please refer to FRCP 16(d) and (f), and Appendix A to the NDIN Local Rules for a Sample Proposed Pre Trial Order.

  • What time does court start during a trial?

    During trial, court starts at 8:30 a.m.. Court generally ends by 5:00 p.m., but will vary depending on the circumstances of the trial. There is generally a short morning break, a lunch break, and a short afternoon break at some point each day of the trial.