As amended through August 27, 2024
Rule 16.7 - Review of Request for Additional Resources(a)Review by Presiding Judge of Administrative Judicial Region. Upon receipt, the presiding judge of the administrative judicial region in which the case is filed must review the trial court's request for additional resources. If the presiding judge agrees with the trial court's determination that the case requires additional resources, the presiding judge must: (1) use resources previously allotted to the presiding judge, if the resources are permitted to be used for the purpose requested; or(2) submit a request for additional resources to the JCAR.(b)Review by the JCAR. If the presiding judge of the administrative judicial region in which the case is filed submits a request for additional resources to the JCAR under subparagraph (a)(2), the JCAR must determine whether the case requires additional resources. If the JCAR determines additional resources are required, the JCAR may make available any resources the JCAR considers necessary or appropriate.(c)Notice of Determination of Request. The presiding judge of the administrative judicial region in which the case is filed or, if a request is submitted to the JCAR under subparagraph (a)(2), the JCAR must notify the JCAR Clerk in writing upon approval or denial of a request for additional resources. On receipt of such notice, the JCAR Clerk must transmit a copy to the affected trial court.