Trial Deadlines

Timing

Action

At least 21 days after receiving notice of trial Rule 12-1(7)
 

If you object to trial date set by other party request a case planning conference or file application to have the trial rescheduled

At least 84 days before first day of trial Rule 11-6(3)

Must deliver expert reports you will use in trial to all parties

At least 42 days before first day of trial Rule 11-6(4)

Serve expert reports written in response to another’s report.

At least 28 days before first day of trial (and no more than 120 days before first day of trial Rule 12-2(1))

Hold a trial management conference

Plaintiff: At least 56 days before trial date

All parties of record except the plaintiff: At least 49 days before the trial date Rule 12-1.1

File trial brief. See Calculating the Deadline for Filling a Trial Brief in a Civil or Family Law Case

14 – 28 days before first day of trial Rule 12-4(2)

File a trial certificate.