RULE 18.
                        DECISIONS ON WRITTEN STATEMENTS


    Upon the request of the defendant made in writing at least 1 day prior to the
date and time set for a contested hearing, the court may consider and decide
the case on the basis of written statements, according to the procedure set
forth in IRLJ 3.5, as now or hereafter amended. The court may also decide cases
set for mitigation hearing on the basis of written statements upon request of
the defendant.

    (B) The court shall allow written statements through e-mail procedures as
established by the presiding judge through administrative order. E-mail
procedures shall meet the requirements of IRLJ 3.5.


[Adopted effective September 1, 2010.]