Rule 56 Courts and Clerks

Here's a plain-English summary of this rule:

The court is always considered "open" when it comes to filing papers, handling legal documents, and making motions or orders. This means there's no time when you're legally blocked from filing something with the court just because the courthouse building is closed.

However, the clerk's office itself follows regular business hours. It's open on normal weekdays but closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. This is the office where you'd actually go to submit documents, get copies, or ask questions about your case.

The Presiding Judge has the power to change this schedule if needed. They can order the clerk's office to stay open on a Saturday or a specific holiday if there's a reason to do so. This gives the court some flexibility to handle busy periods or special circumstances without being locked into a fixed schedule.