Local Rule LR 23.2: Certification

LR 23.2 Certification. Within ninety (90) days after the filing of a complaint in a class action, unless this period is extended on motion and for good cause shown, the plaintiff shall move for certification of the class action under subdivision (c)(1) of Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. In cases removed from state court, the ninety-day period shall run from the date the removal noticed is filed. In cases transferred from another district, the ninety-day period shall run from the date the transferred case is docketed. The Court may disallow and strike the class action allegations, or may order postponement of the determination pending discovery or other preliminary procedures as appear to be appropriate and necessary under the circumstances. Whenever possible, where it is held that the determination should be postponed, a date will be fixed by the Court for the renewal of the motion.