RULE 701. CALLS OF DOCKETS

On such days, at least once each six (6) months, as the Judge may by Order designate, the Clerk, under the supervision of the Judge and in open Court, shall call all the actions on the Civil Docket and the Criminal Docket pending and undisposed of in which no steps or proceedings have been taken within one year. Notice of general calls of the docket shall be given by posting a notice thereof in a conspicuous place in the Clerk's office and by mailing to all attorneys of record in each case to be called a copy of such notice. If none of the parties or their attorneys appear at the time and place stated for the general call and make answer when an action is called, the Court may enter an Order dismissing the action for want of prosecution. If at the call it is shown that the failure to take steps or proceedings is not due to plaintiffs fault or lack of reasonable diligence on his/her part, the action will hold its place on the Docket. The Court may make such Orders as will facilitate the prompt and just disposition of any action. If an action is at issue, the Court may order a Pre-trial Conference, or may order it set down for final disposition on a specified date, or may place it on a calendar for Trial or Hearing in due course.