Rule 137: Written Communication with Court

(a)   In General. This rule does not supersede any statute or rule that governs document filing.

(b)   Brief, Memorandum, or Other Communication with the Court. Unless the court directs otherwise:

(1)   the original of a brief, memorandum, or other communication with the court must be filed in the county where the case is pending;

(2)   a copy must be served on all counsel of record and unrepresented parties not in default for failure to appear; and

(3)   if the court is part of a multicounty judicial district, a copy of each brief, memorandum, or other communication with the court must be sent to the assigned judge at the judge’s chambers.

(c)   Counsel’s Duty to Notify Court When Matter is Ready for Decision. When a brief or memorandum relates to a matter being submitted to the court for decision, counsel must notify the court when the filings with the clerk are completed or the matter is otherwise ready for decision.

[History: Am. effective September 8, 2006; Restyled rule and amended effective July 1, 2012.]