Local Rule 7.1: Procedure for Deciding Motions
S.D. Ohio — Civil rule
7.1 Procedure for Deciding Motions
(a) No Motion Day. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 78, the determination of all motions, including those filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, shall be based upon memoranda filed pursuant to S.D. Ohio Civ. R. 7.2 and without oral hearings, unless specifically ordered by the Court.
(b) Procedure to Obtain Hearing or Oral Argument
(1) Evidentiary Hearings. Upon the filing of any motion that requires an evidentiary hearing under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or any provision of law, the movant shall obtain a date for such hearing. Movant's counsel shall, to the extent practicable, consult with opposing counsel to select agreeable dates.
(2) Oral Argument. In all other cases, if oral argument is deemed to be essential to the fair resolution of the case because of its public importance or the complexity of the factual or legal issues presented, counsel or a pro se party may apply to the Court for oral argument. This may be done by including the phrase "ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED" (or its equivalent) on the caption of a motion or on a memorandum. The ground(s) for any such request shall be succinctly explained. If the Court determines argument or a conference would be helpful, the Court will notify all parties.
(3) Urgent Motions. The Court may, for good cause shown, provide for an early hearing on any motion with or without the filing of memoranda by the parties.
[Local Civil Rule 7.1.1, which relates to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1, follows Local Civil Rule 7.4.]