Rule 9 Titles to Orders

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

When a judge or court signs an order, the title at the top of that document has to describe what the order actually does. You can't just label it "Order" and leave it vague. The title needs to give a clear idea of what the document covers, like "Order Granting Motion to Dismiss" or "Order Denying Request for Continuance."

This matters because court records need to be easy to understand at a glance. If you're looking through a case file, a clear title lets you know what happened without having to read the entire document. It also helps lawyers, clerks, and judges keep track of what's been decided in a case as it moves forward.