As amended through December 3, 2024
Rule 2 - Law and Motion DayA. Type of Motions; Hearings; Notice. Unless otherwise ordered by the trial court, the first working day of each week shall be designated as law and motion day for the purpose of hearing probate matters,civil motions, default matters, and orders to show cause. A party desiring a hearing on a motion shall obtain the time for hearing from the division of the court to which the case is assigned and shall provide notice of the hearing to the other parties as required by the relevant rules of procedure.B. Copies of Motions. Copies of all motions shall be provided to the division of the court to which the case is assigned.C. Telephonic Hearings. Motions may be heard telephonically. The party requesting a telephonic hearing shall initiate the call and shall pay any attendant telephonic costs unless otherwise directed by the court. Unless specifically authorized by the Court, telephonic hearings shall not be conducted by cellular or mobile telephone.D. Time Allotment. Unless otherwise ordered, the time set aside by the Court for oral arguments and testimony presented at any hearing conducted on law and motion day shall be divided equally between the parties present. A party requiring more time shall advise the court when requesting a time for the hearing or promptly upon receipt of the notice of the hearing. The court may extend the time on law and motion day or set the hearing for another day.Amended and effective 2/28/1991. Amended Sept. 5, 2007, effective 1/1/2008.