Often times there are a few cases in each docket that only take a few minutes to be heard. Attorneys may have an announcement to let the Judge know that they've reached a settlement, or need to postpone for some other reason. Many Judges wish to hear these cases first so that the interested parties can be dismissed as soon as possible without having to wait for lengthier cases to be heard.
CourtGrid should allow attorneys to post a message to their case so that Judges can sort their case to the top of the docket.