Pretrial conference

No later than 14 days before the scheduled short trial date, the short trial judge shall hold a conference with the parties, in person or by audio/visual means, to discuss all matters needing attention prior to the trial date. During the pretrial conference, the short trial judge may rule on any motions or disputes, including motions to exclude evidence, witnesses, jury instructions, or other pretrial evidentiary matters. [Added; effective July 6, 2000; amended; effective January 1, 2023.]