How is a trial date scheduled?
Criminal, civil, and family cases are assigned to the appropriate Differentiated Case Management (DCM) track at the filing of the case. Tracks are determined by the parties and are based on the complexity of the issues and the amount of trial time needed. Based on the DCM guidelines, each case is assigned a scheduling hearing, status hearing and/or settlement/pre-trial. In Criminal cases, a Track 4 designation must be approved by the Administrative Judge. Depending on the issues and the case type, the judge or family division master will distribute scheduling orders that schedule deadlines for discovery, motions and pre-trial statements to be filed. Criminal Jury Demands and Appeals (Track 1) are assigned a trial date at the Pre-Trial hearing. Criminal Indictments and Informations (Tracks 2, 3, & 4) are assigned a trial date at the Rule 4-215/Scheduling hearing. A formal motion for postponement is required to postpone the trial date. Civil Trial dates (Tracks 2 and 3) are scheduled at
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