Local Rule 9013-1: MOTION PRACTICE

9013-1 MOTION PRACTICE A. Motion Day. Each judge of each division shall designate a particular day or days as its motion day. Motion day may be cancelled or changed on account of national holidays or other cause. On this day, priority shall be given to the presentation of motions. Motions may also be designated for hearing at some other time by order of the judge to whom the action is allotted.

B. Setting Motions for Hearing. All motions (except those made during a hearing or trial) and all applications must be made in writing and shall be filed with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court. Scheduling of motions for hearing shall be the responsibility of the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court. After scheduling by the clerk or the court, counsel for movant shall notice opposing parties, the United States Trustee, as well as any other parties required by the F.R.B.P.; the notice shall state date, time, and place of the hearing. Failure to notice hearings shall result in the matter being stricken from the docket.

C. Expedited Hearings. When movant needs an expedited hearing, counsel shall request an earlier date agreed to by opposing counsel; if agreement of opposing counsel cannot be obtained, counsel may file an ex parte motion for expedited hearing with reasons set forth showing the need for an expedited hearing and a statement that opposing counsel has been contacted and refuses to consent to the expedited hearing or reasons why such contact is impractical.