Q: THE ONLINE RECORD SAYS "PETITION GRANTED" . DOES THAT MEAN THAT JUDGE HAS SIGNED THE PETITION?
A: That means the Judge orally said it was approved. The Court order needs to be submitted and signed still. Usually whoever filed the petition will then file the order to be signed by the Judge. In almost all instances the written order is important so needs to get done. Good luck.
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A: NO, it does not mean that Judge has signed the order. It means that Judge orally granted petition at calendar call. Some judges sign right away, after the hearing. Some judges take a while to sign. The clerk of the Court may tell you. Or, the signing of the Order will be indicated on the Court's online record. Was an order for the Judge to sign prepared before the hearing and presented to the Court. Also, you may go to court and ask the Clerk when you may pick up the signed order. The order has to be reviewed before the Judge will sign.
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