Rule 18.  Transfer of case file from magistrate to circuit court when emergency protective order granted.

(1)  Transfer to the circuit clerk. – Following the emergency hearing, the magistrate clerk shall cause the court file to be delivered to the circuit clerk immediately.

(a)  Facsimile machine. – The circuit clerk and all magistrate court staff shall leave the facsimile machine on 24-hours-a-day every day to facilitate the transfer of financial exploitation protective orders.