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1999 SESSION
HB 582 Local court rules.
Introduced by: Johnny S. Joannou | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Local court rules. Limits the rules that circuit and district courts may prescribe to only those absolutely necessary to promote proper order and decorum and the efficient use of the courthouse and clerk’s offices and invalidates any rule which is not so necessary. Reasonable docket management rules are excluded.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Local court rules. Limits the rules that circuit and district courts may prescribe to only those absolutely necessary to promote proper order and decorum and the efficient use of the courthouse and clerk's offices and invalidates any rule which is not so necessary. Reasonable docket management rules are excluded.