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Hon. Susan G. Barthle — Judicial Procedures

Circuit Civil

Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.

Quick Rules

19 rules

Courtesy Copies

Provide a copy of a motion to set a jury or non-jury trial to the judge’s office by email.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

After the case is at issue, send the Judicial Assistant a courtesy copy of the Notice of Trial to receive the current trial-docket calendars.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Zoom Hearings

Request hearing time by emailing the Judicial Assistant and provide all listed scheduling information.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Hearings of 30 minutes or less may be conducted by phone, and the specified hearing line must appear on the Notice of Hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Hearings lasting 60 minutes or more will be conducted in person.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Proposed Orders

Upload proposed orders to JAWS in PDF format.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Input all associated parties’ email addresses into JAWS so they receive an electronic copy of the order.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

When mailing a proposed order for signature, send sufficient copies for all parties and self-addressed stamped envelopes.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Do not submit an order containing only a page for the judge’s signature or only a Certificate of Service.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Do not staple envelopes and orders together.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Special Set Hearings

Cases will be scheduled for mediation unless mediation has already occurred.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

A trial will be continued only if both parties stipulate to the continuance or a motion to continue has been heard.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Do not schedule a case-management conference solely to obtain a place on the trial docket.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Coordinate an agreeable trial date with opposing counsel and notify the Judicial Assistant of the agreed date so the trial and trial order can be scheduled and completed.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Obtain a court order before the Clerk will issue a writ.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Writs may be considered ex parte unless the court is notified that a hearing is required.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

The judge signs the order directing the Clerk to issue the writ, and the Clerk of Court must sign the writ.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Cancellations

Contact the judge’s office when a case settles; filing a Stipulation of Dismissal alone is not sufficient notice to remove the case from the calendar.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Other

Submit case law at least 14 business days before a hearing after the hearing has been set.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Contact Information

Judicial Assistant

Tina Martin

Official Page

Court Website

Last Verified

August 9, 2026

Official Sources

Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.

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