Local Rule Rule 41: DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS

Rule 41 DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS (Amended April 10, 2017)

(a) For Failure To Prosecute In civil actions in which no action has been taken by the parties for six (6) months or in which deadlines established by the Court pursuant to Rule 16 appear not to have been met, the Clerk shall give notice of proposed dismissal to counsel of record and self-represented parties, if any. If such notice has been given and no action has been taken in the action in the meantime and no satisfactory explanation is submitted to the Court within twenty-one (21) days thereafter, the Clerk shall enter an order of dismissal. Any such order entered by the Clerk under this Rule may be suspended, altered, or rescinded by the Court for cause shown.

(b) When Reported Settled to the Court When counsel of record report to the Court that a civil action pending on its docket has been settled between the parties, the Clerk shall enter an order closing the case, subject to the parties' right to move to reopen within thirty (30) days, unless a longer period is specified by the Court. Dismissal under this rule shall be without costs.