Local Rule RULE 9013–2: Motion to Shorten Time and/or for Expedited Hearing

RULE 9013–2 Motion to Shorten Time and/or for Expedited Hearing

(a) Separate Motion; Content of Motion. If a movant requests that the time for filing objections should be shortened and/or that a more expedited hearing is needed, the movant shall contemporaneously file a separate motion (a "Motion to Shorten") requesting that the court shorten the time to object and/or requesting that the Court set an expedited hearing (an "Expedited Hearing Motion"). The Motion shall include statements explaining why the underlying substantive motion requires an expedited ruling by the Court and any time restrictions or other relevant information. A notice of the underlying substantive motion(s) shall not be filed until the Court rules on the Motion to Shorten or Expedited Hearing Motion.

(1) A Motion to Shorten or an Expedited Hearing Motion shall only be served on parties who receive NextGen CM/ECF notifications and, if not served electronically, the United States Trustee and opposing attorney (if any).

(2) Contemporaneously with filing a Motion pursuant to this Rule, the movant shall upload an order with the specific time restrictions stated therein for entry by the Court.

(3) Upon entry of an order by the Court on either a Motion to Shorten or an Expedited Hearing Motion, the movant shall promptly file a notice of motion setting forth the shortened objection deadline and hearing date for the substantive motion(s). The movant shall serve a copy of the Court's order, the notice, and the underlying substantive motion(s).

(b) Emergency Hearing. If a Movant determines that a hearing must be held on less than forty-eight (48) hours' notice, the Movant shall contact Chambers to obtain a hearing date and time prior to filing any motion under part (a) of this Rule. Frivolous assertions of an emergency may result in sanctions under Bankruptcy Rule 9011.