Cases should be called in the following order to achieve a timely and efficient management of the call.
(A) Pre-tried dismissals or settlements. Matters pre-tried prior to the call which result in dismissal or settlement of the case shall be called and placed into the record.
(B) Cases with attorneys. Cases, not pre-tried or settled, in which an attorney has filed a written appearance shall be called. The Hearing Officer should note in the Officer’s opening remarks that attorneys are not given preferential treatment, but as officers of the court their presence may be required before judges in the courthouses.
(C) Regular call. Respondents seeking a full hearing shall be called according to the order on the docket, and the hearing commenced.
(D) Additional pre-tried dismissals or settlements. Matters pre-tried during the call which result in dismissal or settlement of the case shall be called and placed into the record.
(E) Motion to set-aside defaults. Respondents moving to set aside the default order shall be called and a hearing on the motion commenced. The Hearing Officer shall first determine whether the motion is timely and whether the Officer has jurisdiction to entertain the motion. If timely, the Hearing Officer shall determine the merits of the motion. If the motion is granted, the Hearing Officer should proceed at once with a hearing on the case.
(F) Defaults. Cases in which the respondent does not appear shall be called. The Hearing Officer shall proceed with a hearing and enter an order on the record.
(1993 Code, § 39.31) (Ord. 98-17, passed 11-18-1998; Ord. 2000-04, passed 3-15-2000)