Rule 7.031 - Trial Readiness(1) A trial readiness conference will be scheduled for every case set on the trial docket.(2)(a) The trial readiness conference will be held on a judicial day and time set by the Presiding Judge in the week immediately preceding the week of trial unless the case under consideration involves complex issues. (b) The trial readiness conference in any complex case may, at the discretion of the Presiding Judge, be set up to 21 days prior to the date set for trial.(3) In criminal cases, Counsel and Defendant will be personally present at trial readiness unless an Order for remote appearance has been granted by the Court or appearance has been waived.(4) In civil cases, Counsel and client may appear remotely at trial readiness.(5) If the case has been concluded by negotiation at or prior to the trial readiness, then the parties should be prepared to tender the paperwork necessary to effectuate the settlement at the trial readiness. If a settlement has been reached in a criminal case, the plea will be taken at the time of the trial readiness unless the court directs otherwise.(6) If the parties have settled the case and the paperwork has been tendered to the court or proceedings have been conducted to conclude the case prior to the trial readiness, then the trial readiness appearance will be waived.(7) Any party may move the court to waive personal appearance provided elements of subparagraphs (5), (6), and (8) have been met prior to trial readiness.(8) If the case is not resolved, counsel will be prepared to provide the court with the following information and materials: (b) the number of witnesses;(c) whether witnesses have been subpoenaed;(d) the time and date of last client contact;(e) proposed jury instructions if a jury trial is required;(f) UTCR 8.010(4) statement if it is a domestic relations case; the Uniform Support Declaration, if support is an issue; and (g) any trial memorandum the parties intend to rely on for trial.(9) During the trial readiness session, the court will designate a primary and any backup case(s). Back-up case(s) will remain on the docket until 9:00 a.m. the day of trial, or 3:00 p.m. the day prior to the trial at the discretion of the court. Back-up case(s) will not be removed from the trial docket until the time ordered by the court. If the cases (s) remain contested, the clerk will reschedule the back-up case(s) for trial once the court removes the case from the docket.Amended effective 2/1/2024.