Judge John P. Erlick
Civil Case Information, Forms, and DocumentsRules to review before calling
Procedures for motions without oral argument
Revision & Reconsideration
Trial Continuance
Consolidation of Multiple Cases
Case Reactivation/Case Area Reassignment
Summary Judgments
Motion to dismiss
Motion to set aside judgment |
King County Local Rule 7
King County Local Rule 7
King County Local Rule 40
King County Local Rule 40*
King County Local Rule 40*
Civil Rule 56
Civil Rule 12
Civil Rule 60 | [*Set before the Chief Civil Judge in the appropriate facility]
CHIEF CIVIL CALENDARS
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
1:30 PM
New Attorneys Sworn In (Walk Ins Welcome)
Civil Motions (Scheduled through the Clerk's Office)
Supplemental Proceedings (Scheduled through the Clerk's Office)
Revisions
1st and 3rd Thursdays of Each Month
2:30 PM
Show Cause Non Compliance
Please Note: There will be NO Supplemental Proceedings or Civil Motions Calendars, during the week of Judicial Conference (October 7 and 8, 2008). Please do not note hearings for these days. If you have done so, they will be stricken and must be properly re-noted by the parties.
Information on Frequently asked questions:
Revisions (Click)
Show Cause for Non Compliance (Click)
Court Transcripts
Judge Erlick operates a digitally recorded courtroom. If prior to the hearing or trial you know that you want a copy of the CD, notify the courtroom clerk, who will be able to provide the information needed at the end of the hearing. You must then complete the form available on the clerk’s website using the link above entitled ‘get copies of court documents.’ If at some time following the hearing or trial, you determine you need a copy of the CD, it may be obtained directly from the clerk’s office copy center. The direct phone number is 206-296-7848.
If you need to have a transcript created, a list of Court Approved Transcriptionists is available on the Clerk’s Office Web Page (link above).
Information for Individually Calendared Cases Assigned to Judge Erlick:
Requesting/Setting Oral Argument for Motions:
If you are setting a dispositive motion, you must email the bailiff and schedule time on Judge Erlick's calendar. If you do not have access to email, please call the above number. Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings (at 45 minute intervals). Please call to schedule your hearing at least 2 months prior to the hearing date you would like to request. Other types of motions that are granted oral argument are motions for restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, revisions, and class certification hearings.
Most other motions do not require oral argument under the Civil Rules or Local Rules (see links above). If a party would like to request oral argument, the motion should be noted pursuant to the applicable court rules, simply noting in the upper right hand corner "Oral Argument Requested". After Judge Erlick has considered all briefing (moving papers, responses, and replies) after the consideration date, if the Court determines oral argument is appropriate, the bailiff will contact the parties and set a mutually acceptable time for oral argument to be presented. Submitting Papers for Motions with Oral Argument:
For all papers submitted, including caselaw provided to the Court, please provide the bench copy on three-hole punched paper. NO Deliveries Directly to the Courtroom:
Unless arrangements have been made directly with Judge Erlick's bailiff, no deliveries are to be made directly to the courtroom. All deliveries should be made to the judges' mailroom, Room C-203. Pretrial Requirements:
Pursuant to KCLR 40(d)(2), all trial memoranda and other trial submissions are due not later than five court days prior to trial. Please contact the clerk by email to obtain information on pre-numbering exhibits. All submissions should be made to Judge Erlick, care of Room C-203. In addition, Judge Erlick requires all parties and counsel to work together to complete the Witness Examination Time form, and that form must be submitted together with other pretrial memoranda five court days prior to trial. Prior to Appearing in Judge Erlick's Court for Hearings or Trial:
Prior to appearing in Judge Erlick's court, please review the Rules for Conduct in his courtroom. Hearing/Trial Information:
General trial schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. However, Judge Erlick requests all parties to plan accordingly so that trial may actually begin at 9:00 a.m. Should any party require time to set up or prepare prior to beginning at 9:00 a.m., the courtroom is open not later than 8:30 a.m. every morning to accommodate preparation/set-up time requirements. However, please contact the bailiff the day before to determine accessibility to accommodate preparation/set-up time requirements. Judge Erlick is currently in the Civil Department. However, the court manages a heavy caseload of civil cases. If you have a civil case which is assigned to Judge Erlick, you may be assigned another judge at the time of trial. The assignment will generally take place on Thursday morning prior to trial. You are still required to comply with all court rules regarding pretrial submissions and deadlines. All papers submitted will be provided to the trial judge at the time of assignment by Judge Erlick’s bailiff. To determine what judge you have been assigned to for trial, please check the Civil Calendar link above. It will be updated on Thursday prior to trial, and is continuously updated. Judge Erlick requires all counsel and parties to be prepared at the end of each day to disclose all witnesses that party is intending to call the following day in trial. |
