Local Rule 9073-1: Hearings
Bankr. E.D. Wash. — General rule
Rule 9073-1 Hearings
(a) Requests for Hearing A request for a hearing is made to the Clerk and should be made electronically by accessing the Court's website where possible, but may also be by telephone, in writing or in person. The requesting party shall provide to the Clerk the following information:
(1) Identification of the case or adversary proceeding by name and number;
(2) The names of all parties, the name, address and telephone number of their attorneys and that of any unrepresented party; and
(3) A brief statement as to the nature of the hearing, estimated time required, the number of witnesses, if any, and preference as to a telephonic or courtroom hearing; and if the hearing is precipitated by notice and hearing:
(A) The date the notice was sent,
(B) A statement as to whether or not objections were made, and
(C) A statement as to whether or not the time for objections has expired.
(b) Notice of Hearing
(1) As soon as possible after obtaining information concerning the scheduling of a hearing, but in no event later than seven (7) days prior to the hearing, the requesting party shall serve notice of the hearing on all parties to the hearing, as well as any party that has specifically requested notice of all hearings.
(2) The notice of hearing shall include the date and time set, and whether the hearing will be by telephone or in court. If the hearing is by telephone, the "meet me" telephone number shall be given in the notice.
(3) The party giving such notice shall promptly file an affidavit or statement under penalty of perjury of service that specifies when and to whom notice was served along with a copy of the notice, unless electronically linked.
(c) Terms for Failure to Appear at Hearing The Court may impose terms against a party who fails to appear at a hearing when so required.
(d) Cameras Video and audio recording, transmitting, and broadcasting of federal court proceedings conducted in open court is permissible if it is authorized by the presiding judge and it is in compliance with the applicable statutes, procedural rules, and Judicial Conference and Ninth Circuit rules and guidelines.
Related Provisions FRBP 9006 Computing and Extending Time LBR 2002-1 Notice to Creditors & Other Interested Parties LBR 4001-2 Cash Collateral LBR 5005-1 Filing Requirements