Final Pretrial Conference

The court may, in its discretion, schedule a final pretrial conference. Counsel who will have primary responsibility for trying the case for each party must attend, as well as any self-represented party. At the final pretrial conference, the court may address the following: opening statements; limiting and defining the issues; resolving objections and other matters related to witnesses and exhibits; resolving any pending motions; and, in jury cases, discussing the jury selection process and jury instructions.