Local Rule Rule 16.4: COMPLEX CASES
D. Wyo. — Civil rule
Rule 16.4 COMPLEX CASES
(a) Notification of Complex Cases. Pursuant to Local Rule 16.4(b), counsel shall file with the Court, a notice of complexity of the case prior to the Initial Pretrial Conference. Notice of Complexity forms are available at the Court's website: https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/forms/notification-complexity.
(b) Criteria for Determination of Complex Cases. In determining whether a case is complex, the Court may consider, but is not limited to, the following criteria:
(1) difficult and unsettled factual or legal issues;
(2) extensive number of witnesses;
(3) extensive number of exhibits;
(4) multiple parties;
(5) extended length of trial.
(c) Determination of Complexity. The judge who conducts the initial pretrial conference shall make the determination of complexity based upon both the pleadings and the information provided by counsel, and shall notify the parties of his/her determination.
(d) Appeal of Determination. If a magistrate judge makes the initial determination of complexity, any party who believes the magistrate judge has mistakenly classified a case as complex or non-complex may appeal that determination, in accordance with Local Rule 74.1(a).