Local Rule CR 47.2: Briefing
D. Mont. — Criminal rule
CR 47.2 Briefing
(a) A motion must be accompanied by a brief in support filed separately and at the same time as the motion. A motion is deemed ripe for ruling after the response is filed. Briefing will proceed as follows:
[Date Entered] Motion and Supporting Brief 6500 words maximum +14 days Response Brief 6500 words maximum + 7 days Reply 3250 words maximum
(b) Failure to file briefs within the prescribed time may subject any motion to summary ruling and may be deemed an admission that the non-filing party's position lacks merit.
(c) Briefs must include a certificate of compliance with this rule stating the number of words in the brief, excluding the caption, certificate of compliance, and any certificate of service. An attorney may rely on the word count of a word-processing program used to prepare the brief.
(d) Where leave to file a longer brief is granted, the brief must include a table of contents and a table of authorities with page references.
(e) Oral argument may be ordered sua sponte or on a party's motion.
(f) Post-judgment motions are governed by the briefing schedule in subsection (a) unless the motion is docketed as a motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 or the court issues an order regarding recharacterization of the motion under § 2255. Notwithstanding subsection (a), the court may deny a post-judgment motion without awaiting a response.