Rule 2.11 - Special Writs, Orders to Show Cause, and Habeas Corpusa.Emergency Writs. [Rescinded].b.Injunctions, Restraining Orders, and Orders to Show Cause. No injunction, restraining order, order to show cause or other writ shall be signed by a judicial officer before the petition or complaint requesting such relief has been regularly filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court or filed with a judge of the Superior Court outside of regular court hours. In cases which do not require an immediate order upon filing, injunctions and other special writs and orders to show cause shall be presented for signature to the judge to whom the case has been regularly assigned.c.Habeas Corpus and Special Actions. Habeas corpus and special action cases pertaining to the custody or detention of individuals shall be assigned as follows: (1) to a criminal department if the case pertains to the custody or detention of a person pursuant to a criminal charge;(2) to a juvenile department if the case pertains to the custody or detention of a person under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court;(3) to a family court department if the case pertains to the custody and detention of a juvenile not under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; and(4) to a probate department if the case pertains to the custody and detention of an adult not pursuant to a criminal charge.L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 2.11
Amended and effective 3/29/1994; 6/12/2013, effective 7/1/2013.