Civil Division B
Civil Division B - Commissioner Court (Room 117)
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Subject Matter
This division hears:
- • Contested show cause proceedings involving Family Law Matters
• Initial Determination of Adequate Cause on petitions to modify/ change parenting plans and non-parent custody petitions
• Petitions for Non Parent (3rd Party) Custody
• Petitions to Modify Child Support/Parenting Plans
• Domestic violence hearings
• Modification/Termination and Renewal of DVPOs on Friday morning
• Unlawful harassment and Stalking hearings
• Weapon Surrender Compliance Hearings
• NO Discovery motions
Schedule - Docketing
Matters conducted in Civil Division B shall be heard and docketed as follows:
| Type of Hearing | Days Held | Starting At | Scheduled / Docketed By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Cause | Monday - Thursday | 9:00 a.m. | Moving party files Note for Commissioner's calendar* |
| Modifications / Terminations / Renewals of DVPO | Every Friday | 9:00 a.m. | Domestic Violence Office, Room 110 |
| Weapon Surrender Compliance Hearing | Every Friday | 9:00 a.m. |
Scheduled by Commissioner at Final Order Hearing |
| Domestic Violence, Unlawful Harassment, and Stalking | Monday - Friday | 1:00 p.m. | Domestic Violence Office, Room 110 |
*The moving party shall docket these matters by e-filing a Note for Commissioner's Calendar simultaneously with a motion and/or notice of hearing and any supporting pleadings, unless it is a re-note of a motion or notice of hearing previously filed, in which event only the Note for Commissioner's calendar shall be e-filed. All motions shall be heard on the basis of filed pleadings.