Local Rule 7016-1: Pre-trial Procedures

Local Rule 7016-1 Pre-trial Procedures Pre-trial Orders. In adversary proceedings, the court will enter an Initial Pre-trial Order setting certain requirements and deadlines. At the conclusion of the period for discovery, the court will send a Notice of Pre-trial Conference that schedules a pre-trial conference between the court and the parties. If a date is selected for trial at the pre-trial conference, the court will enter a Final Pre-trial Order and Notice of Trial which will require supplementation of disclosure and discovery, exchange of exhibits, identification of witnesses, and which will set a time certain for trial. After entry of that order, continuances will be granted only for compelling circumstances. If a date is not selected for trial at the pre-trial conference, the court will continue the matter so the parties can select a trial date at the continued hearing.