First Adopted: November 24, 1992
Most Recently Effective: February 22, 2000
Court Operating Rule (COR) 17 | Case Processing Time Standards | Implementing the Standards: Responsibilities of the Judiciary and the Bar
COR 17.13
Each circuit shall adopt and implement policies and procedures to comply with the standards established by this Court Operating Rule 17. Such policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Early identification of cases that may be resolved without delay or that may be protracted, and a process whereby these cases are given special administrative attention when appropriate;
(b) Time frames for the completion of critical steps in the litigation process, including discovery;
(c) Trial-setting policies that schedule a sufficient number of cases to ensure efficient use of judicial resources while minimizing the numbers of cases that must be reset;
(d) Commencement of trials on a date certain, scheduled with adequate notice to all parties; and
(e) Firm, consistent policies for minimizing continuances.
(Adopted November 24, 1992, effective November 24, 1992. Approved for publication August 21, 1995. Amended July 26, 1996, effective January 1, 1997; amended February 22, 2000, effective February 22, 2000.)