Specific Motions

(a) Motion for Expedited Consideration A party may request expedited consideration of a motion by filing a separate motion that specifies the date on which a decision on the principal motion is needed. (1) The motion must be supported by: (A) a declaration or affidavit showing good cause for a determination on expedited consideration, including any efforts to resolve the matter between the parties and the respective positions of each party; and (B) proof of immediate service of the motion on other parties or a declaration or affidavit explaining why such service was not possible. (2) The party filing the motion must immediately advise the clerk’s office of the filing as provided in the CM/ECF Electronic Filing Procedures Guide. (3) The clerk’s office will immediately bring the motion to the judge’s attention so that the judge may decide whether expedited consideration of the principal motion is warranted.

(b) Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time When all parties agree, an unopposed motion for extension of time may be filed. The motion must state the reason(s) for the extension and certify that all parties consent to the extension. See also Local Civil Rule 7.1(b)(3)(B). (c) Conventional Filing for Registered CM/ECF Users If an exhibit cannot be filed electronically, a party may file it conventionally as follows: (1) A “Notice of Filing Conventional Materials” must be filed electronically in the case, including a brief description of the materials.

(2) The filer must include a page in the appropriate place sequentially in the electronic document to which the exhibit pertains, with a conspicuous notation in the middle of the page “Exhibit (insert brief description of the exhibit) to be filed conventionally.” (3) When an exhibit is filed conventionally, two copies of the exhibit must be delivered to the clerk’s office. One copy will be retained by the clerk’s office as part of the official court file; the other copy will be forwarded to chambers. Local Civil Rules for the District of Alaska Effective October 15, 2025 (d) Motion for Judicial Notice Requests that the court take judicial notice pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 201 must be made in a separate motion. (e) Motion to File Ex Parte (seeking to prevent all other parties and the public from accessing a document) (1) Except as otherwise provided, leave of court is required prior to the ex parte filing of any document.

(2) A motion to file a document ex parte must: (A) set forth the basis for ex parte filing; (B) file the document that is the subject of the motion as an attachment to the motion; and (C) set forth the duration that the filed document should remain ex parte. (3) A motion to file a document ex parte may be filed ex parte without a prior court order. (4) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, if a motion to file a document ex parte is denied, the motion and attachment will be stricken but a public docket entry that the motion was filed will be entered. (5) If the motion to file ex parte is granted, the ex parte document should be filed by the moving party.

(f) Motion to File Under Seal (seeking to prevent the public, but not the parties, from accessing a document) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, court rule, case law, or published policy and procedures, a document must not be filed under seal without first obtaining leave of the court. (2) A motion to file a document under seal must: (A) be docketed in the public record; (B) be supported by a declaration or affidavit that is separately docketed and filed under seal that must: (i) state the basis for sealing the document; (ii) identify the filings associated with the document; (iii) certify that filing the document with redaction is not practicable; and (iv) include as an attachment a copy of the document that is proposed to be filed under seal. Local Civil Rules for the District of Alaska Effective October 15, 2025 (3) A document to be filed under seal that the court has allowed to be filed conventionally must include a cover sheet displaying the notation “DOCUMENT FILED UNDER SEAL.” (4) The proposed order authorizing the filing of a document under seal must: (A) specifically identify the document to be filed under seal; and (B) state the basis for filing the document under seal. (5) If a motion to file under seal is not granted in full, the filed document may not be filed under seal.

(6) If a motion to file under seal is granted, the filed document may be filed under seal by the moving party. (7) The court may order the unsealing or redaction of any sealed document for the public record. (8) Where a filing consists of multiple documents, e.g., exhibits to a motion, only those documents that contain material subject to non-disclosure to the public may be filed under seal; all other parts of the filing must be filed as part of the public record. (9) An order authorizing filing a document under seal in a protective order or in connection with a non-dispositive motion will not be considered or construed as authorization to file the document under seal in connection with a dispositive motion, hearing, or trial, unless: (A) specifically so stated in the order; and (B) the order sets forth the compelling reasons justifying sealing the document.

(10) Service of SEALED filings is governed by Local Civil Rule 5.1(c). (g) Motion to Submit Documents for In Camera Review (seeking to provide a document for review only by the presiding judge) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, court rule, case law, or published policy and procedures, a document must not be submitted to the court for in camera review without first obtaining leave of the court. (2) A motion to submit a document in camera may be filed under seal without prior court order and shall be supported by a declaration or affidavit that is separately docketed and filed under seal that must: (A) identify the document(s) proposed to be reviewed in camera; and (B) state the basis for in camera review. (3) If granted, all documents that are submitted in camera shall, within 7 days, be filed via CM/ECF using the “Ex Parte Document” event.

A courtesy copy also shall be Local Civil Rules for the District of Alaska Effective October 15, 2025 Page 12 delivered to the presiding judge’s chambers in a sealed envelope conspicuously marked “Submitted In Camera” and containing the following information on the envelope: (A) the case caption and case number; and (B) the name of the presiding judge. (4) After completing the in camera inspection, the court will cause the courtesy copies either to be destroyed or returned to the offering party with appropriate instructions. (h) Motion for Reconsideration (1) A court ordinarily will deny a motion for reconsideration absent a showing of one of the following: (A) manifest error of the law or fact; (B) discovery of new material facts not previously available; or (C) intervening change in the law (2) A motion for reconsideration is limited to 5 pages, and must be filed and served: (A) not later than 7 days after the entry of the order, for motions asserted under subsection (1)(A); or (B) within 14 days of the discovery or change in law, for motions asserted under subsections (1)(B) or (1)(C). (3) No response to a motion for reconsideration may be filed unless requested by the court.

Unless otherwise ordered, a response must be filed within 7 days of entry of the order requesting a response and is limited to 5 pages. (4) No reply may be filed unless requested by the court. Unless otherwise ordered, a reply must be filed within 7 days of the order requesting a reply and is limited to 5 pages. (5) This rule does not apply to a motion seeking relief from or amendment of an appealable order or judgment, which must be filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 59 or 60.

(i) Motion for Telephonic or Video Participation The court may allow parties, counsel, or witnesses to participate telephonically or by video conference in any court proceeding, including trial, to the extent permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 43. Any motion or request for remote public access to civil proceedings shall be filed pursuant to Local Civil Rule `(c). Local Civil Rules for the District of Alaska Effective October 15, 2025 (j) Motion to File Late Document (1) A document may be filed after the time for filing has lapsed only by leave of the court. (2) Leave of court must be obtained by motion and, unless otherwise ordered, no opposition to the motion shall be filed.

(3) The motion must set forth: (A) that the moving party has conferred with the other party(ies) to the case and whether the motion is opposed; (B) the date the document was due; and (C) whether any previous extensions have been granted to file the document. (4) The motion must be accompanied by: (A) an affidavit or declaration stating the reasons for seeking leave to file the document late; and (B) a copy of the document proposed to be filed.