The purpose of this website is to set forth the expectations regarding how cases shall be managed and tried in Judge Jones' court.  Most frequently asked questions can be answered by a review of the contents of this website.

Counsel and pro se litigants are directed to first consult the information contained here before contacting the court with questions.

I.  Civil Case Management Procedures

• Continuances of Initial Case Scheduling Deadlines: FRCP 26(f) Conference, Initial Disclosures, and Joint Status Report (PDF)
• Stipulated Protective Orders (PDF)
• Answers to Complaint (PDF)

II.  Civil Motions

• General Motions Practice (PDF):

  - Scheduling Motions for Consideration

  - Scheduling Oral Argument

  - Length of Motions and Briefs/Overlength Briefs

  - Courtesy Copies for Chambers

  - Stipulated Motions

  - Motions to Extend Deadlines

  - Inquiries Regarding the Status of Pending Motions

• Dispositive Motion Cutoff - 90 Day Rule (PDF)
• Motions for Default Judgment (PDF)
• Motions to Seal (PDF)

III.  Discovery Disputes in Civil Cases (PDF)

IV.  Civil Trial Procedure

• Order Regarding Civil Trial Procedures (PDF)
• Submission of Proposed Jury Instructions (PDF)
• Civil Jury Impanelment Procedures (PDF)
• The Court's Opening Comments to the Jury (PDF)
• The Court's General Voir Dire Questions (PDF)
• Procedures for Handling Exhibits (PDF)

V.  Criminal Trial Procedure

• Order Regarding Criminal Trial Procedures (PDF)
• Criminal Jury Impanelment Procedures (PDF)
• The Court's Opening Comments to the Jury (PDF)
• The Court's General Voir Dire (PDF)
• The Court's General Voir Dire for Cases Involving Drugs (PDF)
• The Court's General Vor Dire for Cases Involving Firearms (PDF)
• The Court's General Voir Dire for Cases Involving Sexual Assault (PDF)
• Procedures for Handling Exhibits (PDF)

VI.  Frequently Used Civil Forms

• Example Patent Standing Order (PDF)
• Pretrial Conference Checklist (Civil Jury Trial) (PDF)
• Pretrial Conference Checklist (Civil Bench Trial) (PDF)
• Example of Peremptory Challenge Form (PDF)

VII.  Frequently Used Criminal Forms

• Pretrial Conference Checklist (Criminal Jury Trial) (PDF)
• Example Criminal Case Management Order (PDF)
• Example of Peremptory Challenge Form (PDF)

VIII.  Representing Yourself - Information for Pro Se Litigants

• Representing Yourself in a Civil Matter (PDF)
• Representing Yourself in a Criminal Matter (PDF)