Local Rule LCivR 40: Trial date

Local Civil Rule 40. Trial date 40.1 Scheduling - Cases shall be set for trial in the manner and at the time designated by the judge before whom the cause is pending. Any case may be assigned from one judge to another with the consent of both judges to promote the efficient administration of justice or to comply with the Speedy Trial Act in another case.

40.2 Continuances - A motion for a continuance of a trial or other proceeding shall be made only for good cause and as soon as the need arises.

40.3 Notice of Settlement - Whenever a case is settled or otherwise disposed out of court, counsel for all parties shall assure that immediate notice is given to the Court. Should a failure to provide immediate notice result in having jurors unnecessarily report for service in connection with the case, the Court may, on its own motion, for good cause shown, assess costs incurred in having jurors report for service equally between the parties or against one or more of the parties responsible for failure to notify the Court.