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Courts have flexibility in how they handle motions filed in a case. A court can set up regular days and times when it hears oral arguments on motions. This helps keep things organized so lawyers and people involved in the case know when to show up and argue their side in person.
A court can also decide to skip oral arguments altogether. Instead, the judge can make a decision based only on the written documents both sides file, called briefs. This means you might not always get a chance to speak in court about your motion. The judge could simply read what both sides wrote and issue a ruling based on that.
What this means for you is that court procedures can vary. Some motions get a hearing where you can speak to the judge directly. Others get decided just from the paperwork. If you file a motion, check with the court or your attorney to find out whether you should expect an oral hearing or if the judge will decide based on the written briefs alone.
