Local Rule 6.1: Extensions of Time to Move or Plead
S.D. Ohio — Civil rule
6.1 Extensions of Time to Move or Plead
(a) Each party to an action may obtain stipulated extensions of time not to exceed a total of twenty-one days in which to file a motion in response to a pleading or any responsive pleading. This can be done only by filing with the Clerk a written stipulation between the parties for such extensions, provided, however, that the aggregate time extended to any party for all extensions by stipulation during the action shall not exceed a total of twenty-one days. A stipulation filed with the Clerk shall affirmatively state the new date for response agreed to by the parties and that no prior stipulated extensions to that party, together with the stipulated extension then filed, exceed a total of twenty-one days. If no such stipulation is obtained, or if additional extensions beyond the stipulated periods are requested, the party desiring an extension must obtain the approval of the Court.
(b) This Rule applies only to extensions of time to plead to a complaint, amended complaint, counterclaim, or a comparable pleading under Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(a). It does not permit stipulated extensions of time to respond to motions, Court orders, or other deadlines. All extensions other than those permitted by this Rule shall be upon motion.