Benton Supp. L. R. 7.025

As amended through June 11, 2024

Rule 7.025 - CIVIL CASE SCHEDULING

The court maintains an individual calendaring case assignment system wherein the assigned judges are responsible for management of their assigned cases from the time of assignment to ultimate conclusion, including post-judgment matters. Except as otherwise provided herein, all issues relating to case scheduling are to be directed to the assigned judge.

(1) Hearings on Motions to Hold a Party in Contempt

(a) The adverse party must be cited to appear at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday or Wednesday.

(b) The party requesting the contempt order does not have to appear at the time set in the show cause order.

(c) The responding party may appear by written response in lieu of this first appearance.

(d) When the responding party appears, the court will set a contempt hearing for a later date. The court will send a written notice when that later hearing date is set.

(2) Settlement Conferences

A settlement conference will be set at the request of any party. The procedures set forth in SLR 6.012 shall apply.

Benton Supp. L. R. 7.025

Amended effective 2/1/2024.