Pretrial Hearing: In all cases where an answer has been filed, a pretrial will be scheduled by the Assignment Commissioner to be heard within forty-five (45) days of completion of the pleadings.  

1. Motions: After review of motions filed, the Assignment Commissioner will assign for oral or non-oral hearing if appropriate or immediately forward said file to the assigned Judge for ruling.

2. Court Trials/Jury Trials: At the completion of the pretrial hearing, the trial date shall be scheduled by the Judge to be held within ninety (90) days of the pretrial conference.