Local Rule LCrR7.1: Related Cases

LCrR7.1 Related Cases

(a) Where an information or indictment is filed, and (1) that information or indictment arises out of the same transaction or series of transactions involved in a presently pending information or indictment in this district, or (2) that information or indictment involves the same defendant who has a presently pending information or indictment in this district, or (3) that information or indictment was dismissed and later refiled, or (4) there are other reasons that would entail substantial duplication of labor if heard by a different judge, the government shall notify the court clerk in writing and the matter shall be assigned to the judge having the low-numbered indictment or information, subject to the approval of the judges who would be affected by such assignment. The written notice by the government shall be on a form approved by the court.

(b) The United States Probation Office shall notify the court clerk in writing when (1) a Transfer of Jurisdiction of a term of supervised release or probation is received for a person who is currently subject to supervision in this district or (2) a complaint, information, or indictment is filed involving a person who is subject to supervision in this district. The written notice by the United States Probation Office shall be on a form approved by the court.

(c) Immediately upon receipt of a related case notice, the court clerk shall notify the judge or judges assigned to the cases. Thereafter, the judges will determine whether the pending cases should be transferred to conserve judicial time and promote efficiency.