Local Rule 7-1: Motions
N.D. Cal. — Civil rule
7-1. Motions
(a) Types of Motions. Any written request to the Court for an order must be presented by one of the following means: (1) A duly noticed motion pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2; (2) A motion to enlarge or shorten time pursuant to Civil L.R. 6-1; (3) When authorized, an ex parte motion pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-10; (4) When applicable, a motion for administrative relief pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-11; (5) A stipulation of the affected parties pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-12; or (6) A motion regarding an Order or Recommendation of a Magistrate Judge pursuant to Civil L.R. 72-2 or 72-3.
(b) To Whom Motions Made. Motions must be directed to the Judge to whom the action is assigned, except as that Judge may otherwise order. In the Judge's discretion, or upon request by counsel and with the Judge's approval, a motion may be determined without oral argument or by telephone conference call.
(c) Unassigned Case or Judge Unavailable. A motion may be presented to the General Duty Judge or, if unavailable, to the Chief Judge or Acting Chief Judge when: (1) The assigned Judge is unavailable as defined in Civil L.R. 1-5(p) and an emergency requires prompt action; or (2) An order is necessary before an action can be filed.