Notice and Supporting Papers (a) Time. Except as otherwise ordered or permitted by the assigned Judge or these Local Rules, and except for motions made during the course of a trial or hearing, all mot

(b) Form. In one filed document not exceeding 25 pages in length, a motion must contain: (1) On the first page in the space opposite the caption and below the case number, the noticed hearing date and time; (2) (3) (4) In the first paragraph, notice of the motion including date and time of hearing; In the second paragraph, a concise statement of what relief or Court action the movant seeks; and In the succeeding paragraphs, the points and authorities in support of the motion — in compliance with Civil L.R. 7-4(a). (c) Proposed Order. Unless excused by the Judge who will hear the motion, each motion must be accompanied by a proposed order.

(d) Affidavits or Declarations. Each motion must be accompanied by affidavits or declarations pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-5. USDC Local Civil Rules – Effective May 1, 2026 CIV-22 Commentary The time periods set forth in Civil L.R. 7-2 and 7-3 regarding notice, response, and reply to motions are minimum time periods. For complex motions, parties are encouraged to stipulate to or seek a Court order establishing a longer notice period with correspondingly longer periods for response or reply.

See Civil L.R. 1-4 and 1-5.