Judge Cummings has prepared the following standing orders and procedures for all civil trials. Parties should carefully review all materials while preparing for a civil trial.
Standing Order for Preparation of Pretrial Materials
Trial Conduct and Procedures
Standard Voir Dire Questions
Standard Preliminary Jury Instructions
Standard Final Jury Instructions
For all civil jury trials, Judge Cummings will administer a juror questionnaire to all prospective jurors. The standard questionnaire, which will be further tailored for each case as appropriate, is available HERE.