Local Rule Rule 9013-2: Hearing Continuances
Bankr. D. Me. — General rule
Rule 9013-2. Hearing Continuances
(a) By Agreement. A hearing on a motion may be continued using the appropriate ECF docket event, and without filing a motion, subject to the following:
(1) Consents Required. The filing of such a docket event shall be the certification by the filer that the consent of all interested parties has been obtained.
(2) Limitations. Agreed-upon continuances shall not continue any matter for longer than 45 days.
(3) Exceptions. Continuances by agreement under this Local Rule shall not apply to dispositive motions in adversary proceedings or to matters set for hearing by the court, including initial chapter 13 confirmation hearings.
(b) Without Agreement. Parties seeking a continuance of a scheduled hearing without the consent of all interested parties shall file a motion in accordance with the provisions of Local Rule 9013-1, as modified by the following:
(1) The motion shall be filed no fewer than three days before the scheduled hearing, unless good cause is shown;
(2) The notice shall set a deadline for response no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing; and
(3) Such motions will be acted upon without hearing unless the movant or an interested party requests a hearing.