PRETRIAL MOTION PRACTICE
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Motions required under Fed.R.Crim.P. 12 to be raised prior to trial shall be filed within fourteen (14) days after arraignment, unless otherwise provided by the Court. All motions shall be filed with the Clerk of Court, copies being sent to the Deputy Clerk of the Judge, and shall be accompanied by a brief or memorandum of law containing a concise statement of the legal contentions and authorities relied upon in support of said motion. A copy of each such motion and memorandum or brief shall be filed of record and served upon the opposing party. Within seven (7) days after the receipt of such motion, any party desiring to oppose such motion shall file and serve on the opposing party in the aforementioned manner an answer and a legal memorandum in opposition thereto.
If the Court determines that oral argument is necessary, it shall advise counsel of the date and time that such argument is to be provided. Effective January 1, 1998. - 10 -