Part V · Additional Court Procedures

Rule 14.5. Actions by Judge or Justice Serving on a Special Three-Judge District Court

Amended September 1, 2025 (current)

(1) (a) With the unanimous consent of the three judges sitting on a special three-judge district court, a judge or justice of the court may: independently conduct pretrial proceedings; and

(2) sign interlocutory orders before trial. (b) A judge or justice of a special three-judge district court may not independently order a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, or an order that finally disposes of a claim before the court. (c) Any independent action taken by one judge or justice of a special three-judge district court related to a claim before the court may be reviewed by the entire court at any time before final judgment.