Rule 208.3(b) - Alternative Procedures For The Presentation Of Motions(1) It is the preference of the Court to decide specified motions on briefs. Counsel may request oral argument in situations where a brief is insufficient to properly set forth the argument. The request for oral argument must be made in writing within ten (10) days of filing the motion, and submitted to Court Administration, with a statement setting forth the reasons for the necessity of oral argument. Court Administration shall refer the matter to the assigned judge. (a) It shall be at the discretion of that judge whether argument will be scheduled.(b) The Court may sua sponte schedule oral argument as it deems necessary.(c) If the request for oral argument is approved, the moving party shall file a brief within twenty (20) days.(d) All response briefs must be filed no later than twenty (20) days of receipt of the moving party's brief. Reply briefs shall then be filed within ten (10) days of receipt of the moving party's brief.(e) Service shall be made in conformity with Pa. R. Civ. P. 440.(f) If response briefs are not timely filed the Court may dispose of the motion without such response brief and/or a monetary sanction may be imposed by the Court.(g) All requests for extension of the twenty (20) days to file responsive briefs shall be submitted in writing to Court Administration and will be referred to the assigned judge.(h) If a motion is settled or withdrawn prior to disposition, the moving party shall so inform Court Administration in writing.Penn. Blair Cnty. 208.3(b)