Protocol and Practice of Persons Appearing in the Court of Judge James D. Smith

Specific Comments or Advice for Litigants

Specific Requirements or Preferences

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.  

Pre-Trial Practice and Management Issues

Motion Practice

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.

Discovery or Disclosure Disputes and/or Sanctions

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.

Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.  

Trial Practice and Protocol

Trial Schedule

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.

Joint Pre-Trial Memo and/or Conference; Exhibits and Objections

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.

Jury Selection

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.

Trial Practice and Procedure

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.

Courtroom Etiquette

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.

Other Courtroom Policies and Recommendations

I am rotating off my current civil assignment as of June 21, 2022, and will attend the judicial conference June 22-24. I will then leave the bench effective July 8, 2022. Thank you.