Local Rule L.R. 9013-2: Expedited or Emergency Matters.

L.R. 9013-2 - Expedited or Emergency Matters. A. Motion For Expedited or Emergency Hearing. A request for hearing on an expedited or emergency basis must be made by written motion, setting forth the reason the matter should be considered on an expedited or emergency basis. The movant must contact the Courtroom Deputy to obtain a hearing date and time. "Expedited basis" or "emergency basis" is defined as any hearing to be held less than twenty-one (21) days after the filing of the motion on which the hearing is requested.

B. Response to Expedited or Emergency Matters. A response to a motion or application set on an expedited or emergency basis and to the motion seeking expedited or emergency hearing may be filed until the date of the hearing. The respondent must serve the response(s) on the opposing counsel or party as soon as possible and must file the response(s) with the Court and e-mail a copy thereof to the assigned Courtroom Deputy. The e-mail copy will not be considered a document "filed" with the Court within the meaning of L.R. 5005.

C. Expedited or Emergency Hearings on Motions for Relief from the Automatic Stay. The Court ordinarily will consider motions for relief from the automatic stay on an expedited or emergency basis only if the movant alleges: 1. lack of insurance on the subject collateral; 2. pendency of a published or scheduled foreclosure; or 3. other good cause.

D. Ex Parte Motions for Relief from the Automatic Stay. Ex parte relief from the automatic stay must be requested following the procedures in Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4001(a)(2).