SLR 22-7.027: Setting Motions and Trial Dates in Criminal Cases

(1) Criminal motions are set in court during resolution conferences, at which time counsel are required to be present with their calendars. Criminal motions are also occasionally set by telephone or e-mail at the discretion of the court. In all instances, the court customarily provides written notice of the date. (2) Criminal motions are reset by telephone or e-mail at the discretion of the court and the court customarily provides written notice of the date. On occasion a date is set at the convenience of the court and counsel advised only by written notice. (3) Criminal trials are set during the final resolution conference, at which time counsel are required to be present with their calendars and the court customarily provides written notice of the date. On rare occasions a trial will be set on a date at the convenience of the court with counsel receiving only a written notice. (4) Criminal trials are reset by telephone or e-mail at the discretion of the court but are occasionally reset in court. If reset in court, counsel are required to be present with their calendars and in all cases, it is customary for the court to provide written notice of the date. (5) When counsel participates in the setting of the date in court, by telephone, or e-mail a continuance will not be granted if the ground relied upon is that the court failed to provide written notice. (6) All pre-trial motions and memoranda, including motions in limine, along with an estimate of the duration of any necessary hearings related to pre-trial issues, must be submitted to the court and the opposing party or counsel not less than 21 days before trial. Pre-trial motions will not be heard on the day of trial, unless the court Page 16 of 29 Reissued: February 1, 2026 22nd Judicial District Crook/Jefferson Counties finds good cause to do so.