Rule 2.030.Matters under Advisement More Than 60 Days
Current through August 1, 2026 · Last verified September 12, 2026
Full Text of Rule 2.030
Plain-English Summary
Most rules about delay put the burden on the court. This one puts it on the lawyers. If a judge has held any matter under advisement for more than 60 days, it is the duty of all parties to call the matter to the court's attention forthwith, in writing. The duty does not belong to the party who wants to win, or to the party who wants the ruling sooner. It runs to everyone in the case.
The second step arrives at 90 days. If the matter is still under advisement then, all parties must again bring it to the judge's attention forthwith, in writing, and this time copies go to the presiding judge, if the district has one, and to the Chief Justice. The escalation is built into the rule, so no one has to decide whether raising the issue above the trial judge is appropriate.
The rule prescribes no form. It asks only that the reminder be in writing and made forthwith. Remember that UTCR 2.080 governs any written communication with the court: send copies to all other parties at the same time, show that on the original, and refer to the title of the cause and the case number.
Frequently Asked Questions
My judge has not ruled. What am I supposed to do?
Write to the court. Once a matter has been under advisement for more than 60 days, this rule makes it the duty of all parties to call the matter to the court's attention forthwith, in writing.
A reminder is not a criticism and not a motion. It is what the rule asks for.
Whose job is it to remind the judge?
Every party's. The rule places the duty on all parties, not just the one waiting on a favorable ruling, so the party who benefits from delay carries the same obligation as the party who does not.
What happens if the matter is still pending at 90 days?
All parties must call it to the judge's attention again, forthwith and in writing, and send copies to the presiding judge, if there is one, and to the Chief Justice.
Copying the Chief Justice at 90 days is what the rule directs, not an extraordinary step.
Can I just call chambers instead?
The rule calls for writing, at 60 days and again at 90. A phone call does not satisfy it. Put the reminder in a document that can sit in the file and show what was done and when.
Do I have to copy the other parties on the reminder?
Yes. UTCR 2.080 requires copies of any written communication to the court to go to all other parties at the same time, with an indication on the original that the copies were sent, and it requires the communication to refer to the title of the cause and the case number.