Local Rule L.R. 6-1: Extensions of Time

N.D. Ind. L.R. 6-1 Extensions of Time

(a) By Motion. Ordinarily, requests for an extension of time not made in open court or at a conference must:

(1) be made by written motion;

(2) state the original deadline and the requested deadline; and

(3) either:

(A) state that there is no objection to the extension; or

(B) describe the requesting party's efforts to get opposing attorneys to agree to the extension if there is an objection.

(b) Automatic Initial Extension. The deadline to respond to a pleading or a discovery request – including requests for admission – is automatically extended when an extension notice is filed with the court and:

(1) the deadline has not been extended before;

(2) the extension is for 28 or fewer days; and

(3) the notice states:

(A) the original deadline;

(B) the new deadline; and

(C) that all opposing attorneys the attorney could reach agreed to the extension; or that the party could not reach any other opposing attorneys despite due diligence.

(c) Pro Se Parties. The automatic initial extension does not apply to pro se parties.