Local Rule 7-11: Motion for Administrative Relief

7-11. Motion for Administrative Relief

The Court recognizes that during the course of case proceedings a party may require a Court order with respect to miscellaneous administrative matters, not otherwise governed by a federal statute, Federal Rule, local rule, or standing order of the assigned Judge. These motions would include matters such as motions to exceed otherwise applicable page limitations or motions to file documents under seal, for example.

(a) Form and Content of Motions. A motion for an order concerning a miscellaneous administrative matter may not exceed 5 pages (not counting declarations and exhibits), must set forth specifically the action requested and the reasons supporting the motion, and must be accompanied by a proposed order and by either a stipulation under Civil L.R. 7-12 or by a declaration that explains why a stipulation could not be obtained. If the motion is manually filed, the moving party must deliver the motion and all attachments to all other parties on the same day that the motion is filed.

(b) Opposition to or Support for Motion for Administrative Relief. Any opposition to or support for a Motion for Administrative Relief may not exceed 5 pages (not counting declarations and exhibits), must set forth succinctly the reasons in opposition or support, must be accompanied by a proposed order, and must be filed no later than 4 days after the motion has been filed. The opposition or support and all attachments thereto, if manually filed, must be delivered to all other parties the same day it is manually filed.

(c) Action by the Court. Unless otherwise ordered, a Motion for Administrative Relief is deemed submitted for immediate determination without hearing on the day after the opposition is due.