Local Rule LCrR 20.1: CONSOLIDATION AND TRANSFER OF CASES

LCrR 20.1 CONSOLIDATION AND TRANSFER OF CASES Consolidation or Transfer of Related Cases. If a related case is pending before another United States District Judge, the government or defendant must move for consolidation before, or transfer to, the judge assigned to the lowest case number. The motion for consolidation or transfer may be filed in either of the cases with proper notice of the motion in the related case. Upon execution of the order, the Clerk of Court shall re-assign the latter case to the judge presiding in the lowest case number, unless otherwise set forth in the order.