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SLR 13.015 — REFERRAL TO ARBITRATION; MOTIONS
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 17–18 · 2026
13.015 REFERRAL TO ARBITRATION; MOTIONS (1) A case subject to arbitration shall be transferred to arbitration when the case is at issue. The court may remove a case from arbitration at any time. (2) All motions, except those set forth below, shall be decided by the arbitrator as provided in UTCR 13.040 (3). (a) Waiver or deferral of arbitrator’s and/or filing fees (b) Exemption or removal from arbitration (c) Change of venue (d) Resignation of counsel (e) Bankruptcy stay Twelfth Judicial District – Polk County – February 1, 2026 Page | 15 (f) Jurisdictional concerns.
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SLR 4.205 — CRIMINAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 7–8 · 2026
4.205 CRIMINAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES The following procedures shall apply to criminal settlement conferences, when requested by a party or the party’s attorney: (1) Any party may request a settlement conference by submitting a written request to the presiding judge. Early requests are encouraged, and requests for assignment to a particular judge will be honored if possible. (2) The settlement conference judge shall not act as trial judge if the case does not settle. Materials or notes prepared by the pretrial settlement judge will remain confidential and will not be placed in the court file. The settlement conference judge will be the sentencing judge if the case settles. The assigned settlement judge will determine whether a pretrial statement or other document must be submitted to the judge prior to the settlement conference, when it should be submitted, and whether it will be confidential or non-confidential. The assigned settlement judge will determine the appropriate method for r…
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SLR 6.012 — CIVIL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 8 · 2026
6.012 CIVIL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES The following procedures shall apply to pre-trial settlement conferences in pending civil and domestic relations cases, when requested by a party or the party’s attorney: (1) Any party may request a settlement conference by making a written request to the presiding judge. Early requests are encouraged, and requests for assignment to a particular judge will be honored if possible. (2) The settlement conference judge shall not act as trial judge if the case does not settle. Materials or notes prepared by the pretrial settlement judge will remain confidential and will not be placed in the court file. The assigned settlement judge will determine the appropriate method for reporting settlement and will determine whether a trial setting conference must be held prior to the pretrial settlement conference. (3) If one party requests a pretrial settlement conference, the settlement conference must be held and must be conducted according to the procedure set for…
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SLR 7.045 — MOTION PRACTICE IN CRIMINAL CASES
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 10 · 2026
7.045 MOTION PRACTICE IN CRIMINAL CASES Criminal motions generally will be set by the court and the parties will be notified in writing of the date and time of the hearing.
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SLR 7.055 — TRIAL DATE AND STATUS CONFERENCE IN CRIMINAL CASES
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 10 · 2026
7.055 TRIAL DATE AND STATUS CONFERENCE IN CRIMINAL CASES (1) Pre-trial conferences will be set for a hearing to review the status of the case in advance of the trial. The attorney for each party and the defendant shall appear at the hearing unless approved in advance by a judge. (2) The trial date may be set at an arraignment or later by an assigned judge. CHAPTER 8 Domestic Relations Proceedings NOTE: Rules specifically regarding Mediation are found in SLR Chapter 12.
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Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 20 · 2026
Twelfth Judicial District – Polk County – February 1, 2026 Page | 17 APPENDIX 1 (See SLR 8.073) NOTICE You must file an answer in writing to this Order, within thirty (30) days from the date this Order is served upon you. If you do not file a written answer within such time, the other side may automatically be given the relief against you which the other side is requesting in the attached motion. In order to file an answer in writing, you must do the following things: (1) Your written answer must contain the title and number of this case. (2) Your written answer must specify the item or items of relief requested by the other side which you oppose. (You do not need to state the reasons why you oppose the relief; you need only to state that you do oppose the relief.) (3) Your written answer must be signed by you and must contain your current mailing address and phone number. All future notices and documents in this case will be sent to you at the address listed on your written answer unl…
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SLR 4.185 — APPEARANCES IN CRIMINAL COURTROOM #4
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 7 · 2026
4.185 APPEARANCES IN CRIMINAL COURTROOM #4 All appearances in criminal cases in Courtroom #4 are in person except out-of-custody pre-trial conferences and show proof hearings regarding completion of probation. All contested evidentiary hearings, motions, pleas, and trials will be in person. Attorneys and parties may request relief from this rule in advance of a hearing. Attorneys and parties may appear in person at any hearing.
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SLR 4.195 — APPEARANCES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN COURTROOMS #1, #2 AND #3
Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 7 · 2026
4.195 APPEARANCES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN COURTROOMS #1, #2 AND #3 All pre-trial and scheduling conferences will be held via simultaneous electronic transmission unless the defendant is in custody and is being brought to the courtroom. All contested evidentiary hearings, motions, pleas, and trials will be in person. Attorneys and parties may request relief from this rule in advance of the hearing. Attorneys and parties may appear in person at any hearing.
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