Are counsel allowed to contact the judges law clerk or secretary?
Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means. Inquiries regarding the status of a motion, stipulation or proposed order are not available by telephone. Follow Local Rule 11.4.5. Calendar conflicts: (Procedures for attorneys to follow if they have a calendar conflict). If there is a calendar conflict, counsel are to inform the court clerk prior to the date of the conflict. Procedures for bringing electronic equipment into the courtroom: Counsel are to request, through the court clerk, bringing in or using audio, video or electronic equipment into the courtroom. To order an audio tape or transcript: To obtain a transcript of any reported or digitally recorded proceeding, please contact the assigned court reporter/recorder. To determine the court reporter/recorder for a particular proceeding, go to the Court Reporter Schedule web page and click on View by Date. Once you’ve determined the correct court reporter/recorder for the des
