Motions and Supporting Affidavits

(a) In General. A party applying to the court for an order must do so by motion. (b) Form and Content of a Motion. A motion—except when made during a trial or hearing—must be in writing, unless the court per- mits the party to make the motion by other means. A motion must state the grounds on which it is based and the relief or order sought. A motion may be supported by affidavit. (c) Timing of a Motion. A party must serve a written motion— other than one that the court may hear ex parte—and any hearing notice at least 7 days before the hearing date, unless a rule or court order sets a different period. For good cause, the court may set a different period upon ex parte application. (d) Affidavit Supporting a Motion. The moving party must serve any supporting affidavit with the motion. A responding party must serve any opposing affidavit at least one day before the hear- ing, unless the court permits later service. (As amended Apr. 29, 2002, eff. Dec. 1, 2002; Mar. 26, 2009, eff. Dec. 1, 2009.)