Local Rule Rule 6.1: TIME
D. Wyo. — Civil rule
Rule 6.1 TIME
(a) Computation of Time Limits. All time limits imposed by the Local Rules of this Court shall be computed in accordance with the applicable Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
(b) Extensions of Time to Answer or Move to Dismiss. All parties shall strictly comply with all time limits as provided by the Local Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Where compelling circumstances exist, motions for extension of time, of not more than fourteen (14) days within which to answer or move to dismiss the complaint, may be granted by the judge. After consultation with and approval by opposing counsel, counsel seeking an extension of time for the first time shall, upon oral motion, request an immediate ruling from the judge. The hearing may be by telephone/video conference or in person. The judge shall enter or cause the Clerk of Court to enter the ruling on the docket and no further order will be entered on the motion.
(c) Extension of Time to Respond to Discovery Requests. Subject to Fed. R. Civ. P. 29, prior to the expiration of the deadline to respond, the parties may jointly stipulate to an extension of time to:
(1) answer or object to interrogatories under Fed. R. Civ. P. 31 or Fed R. Civ. P. 33;
(2) respond to requests for production or for inspection under Fed. R. Civ. P. 34;
(3) respond to requests for admission under Fed. R. Civ. P. 36.
The written stipulation shall set forth the specific date upon which responses shall be due. No further action or Court order will be required. Where counsel for all parties are unable, after consultation, to stipulate to an extension of time, a written motion may be granted by the judge when compelling circumstances exist. Counsel seeking an extension of time shall advise the Court of any prior extensions and the nature of any objections to the requested extension. The Court may conduct a hearing on the motion by telephone/video conference or in person. The judge shall enter or cause the Clerk of Court to enter the ruling on the docket and no further order will be entered on the motion.
(d) Extensions of Time Generally. All other request for continuances or extensions of time under these rules or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure shall be presented to the Court by written motion including a proposed order.
(e) Motion for Extension of Time. Counsel seeking any extension of time shall advise the Court of any prior requests or extensions, the nature of any objections, and provide a date certain for the requested extension of time.