General Order 12.11: Suspension of General Orders

Any active judge may request that the Court vote to suspend a provision or provisions of these orders, except to the extent that any suspension would be prohibited by law. The request shall be directed to the Chief Judge. The Chief Judge shall place the matter on the agenda for the next court meeting. If time constraints demand a more immediate resolution of the matter, the Chief Judge shall call for a mail vote. The call shall include a time limit set at the Chief Judge's discretion within which the judges must submit their votes. Any proposed suspension must be approved by the number of votes that equals or exceeds two-thirds of the eligible judges. Any proposed suspension shall state the period for which the suspension will apply.