Local Rule Civ. RULE 41.1: DISMISSAL OF INACTIVE CASES

Civ. RULE 41.1 DISMISSAL OF INACTIVE CASES (a) Civil cases, other than bankruptcy matters, which have been pending in the Court for more than 90 days without any proceedings having been taken therein must be dismissed for lack of prosecution by the Court (1) on its own motion, or (2) on notice from the Clerk to all parties who have appeared, unless good cause is shown with the filing of an affidavit or other document complying with 28 U.S.C. § 1746 from counsel of record or the unrepresented party. Notice shall be provided by the Clerk of either action contemplated above under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) to counsel, their client(s) and/or unrepresented persons who have appeared. (b) When a case has been settled, counsel shall promptly notify the Court. Upon such notification, the Court shall enter a 60-day order administratively terminating the case and any pending motions. Such an administrative termination shall not operate as a dismissal order. Within 60 days after entry of the administrative termination order, counsel shall file all papers necessary to dismiss the case pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). This 60-day period may be extended by the Court for good cause. Upon failure of counsel to file a proper stipulation of dismissal within the 60-day period, or within any extended period approved by the Court, the Court shall, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(2), dismiss the action with prejudice and without costs. Such an order of dismissal may, but need not, include any other terms the Court considers proper. Amended: March 1, 2010; June 19, 2013; November 10, 2016; May 10, 2017.