District of Columbia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Extension/continuance motions must be filed 4+ days prior with specific required content.

Source text: When good cause is shown, the Court will consider a motion for time extension or continuance of a proceeding that is filed at least 4 days prior to the deadline and states: i. the original date of the deadline the motion is seeking to extend or the date of the scheduled hearing the motion is seeking to continue; ii. the number of previous extensions of time or continuances granted to each party; iii. the good cause supporting the motion; iv. the effect, if any, that the granting of the motion will have on existing deadlines; v. for motions, suggested deadlines (reached in consultation with the opposing party) for the filing of any opposition and reply papers; for continuances, three alternative dates and times that are convenient to all parties; and vi. the opposing party’s position on the motion, including any reasons given for refusing to consent, see LCvR 7(m).

Opposition to extension/continuance must be filed by 5 PM next business day or motion is deemed conceded.

Source text: A party opposing a motion for an extension of time or continuance of a scheduled hearing date must file, by 5:00 PM of the business day after the motion is filed, the party’s reasons for opposing the motion. If no such explanation is provided to the Court within this time frame, the motion shall be deemed conceded. Informing the opposing party that the motion for an extension or continuance is opposed does not constitute an explanation to the Court.

Oppositions to late motions must be filed 5 days before jury selection; replies 4 days before.

Source text: Oppositions to late motions must be filed at least 5 days prior to jury selection, and replies must be filed at least 4 days prior to jury selection.

Disputes about recording accuracy must be reported to Court at least 4 days before trial.

Source text: If it proves impossible for counsel to resolve the dispute, they shall so advise the Court at least four days before trial so that the dispute may be resolved without causing any delay in the trial and concomitant inconvenience to the jury.

Probation officer must disclose draft pre-sentence report within 45 days of referral.

Source text: The probation officer assigned to the case shall disclose the draft pre-sentence investigation report to the parties within 45 days after referral.

Parties must submit presentence report objections within 14 days of disclosure.

Source text: The parties must submit objections (if any) in writing to the probation officer and opposing party within 14 days of that disclosure.

Probation officer must file final presentence report within 10 days of receiving objections.

Source text: The probation officer shall disclose to the parties and file with the Court the final pre-sentence investigation report, noting any unresolved objections, within 10 days of the submission of objections.

Sentencing memoranda must be submitted 10 business days before sentencing; responses 7 days before.

Source text: Any memorandum in aid of sentencing must be submitted at least 10 business days before the date of the sentencing, with responses (if any) submitted at least 7 business days before the date of the sentencing.

Opposition to extension motions must be filed by 5:00 PM the business day after the motion is filed.

Source text: If a party intends to file an opposition, it shall do so by 5:00 p.m. the business day after the motion is filed.

Extensions of time must be requested by motion and cannot be obtained by party stipulation alone.

Source text: Extensions or enlargements of time will only be granted upon motion, and not upon stipulation by the parties.

Continuance or scheduling-change motions should be filed at least three business days in advance, include mutually acceptable alternative dates, and may be denied if they do not.

Source text: Absent extenuating circumstances, motions for a continuance or other scheduling change should be filed three business days prior to the scheduled hearing or other deadline and must include alternative dates that have been agreed to by all parties. Requests that do not include an alternative date acceptable to all parties may be denied.

Motions for extensions must be filed 3 business days before deadline with agreed alternative dates.

Source text: Extensions or enlargements of time will only be granted upon motion, and not upon stipulation by the parties. Absent extenuating circumstances, motions for a continuance or other scheduling change should be filed three business days prior to the scheduled hearing or other deadline and must include alternative dates that have been agreed to by all parties. Requests that do not include an alternative date acceptable to all parties may be denied.

Must explain inability to comply with 4-day notice requirement.

Source text: If counsel cannot comply with this four-day requirement, they must explain why they cannot do so in their motion.

Initial scheduling conference scheduled 5-6 weeks after initial scheduling order.

Source text: The initial scheduling conference will be scheduled within five (5) to six (6) weeks after the issuance of the initial scheduling order. Strict compliance with the federal and local rules is required.

Hearing rescheduling requires 4-day advance motion with 4 alternative dates.

Source text: Requests to reschedule hearings are strongly discouraged because of the inconvenience they cause to the Court. If counsel seek to change a previously-scheduled hearing date, counsel must file a motion, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled hearing,10 that shows good cause and proposes four alternative dates and times that would be convenient for all parties in the case.

Extension motions require good cause showing and focus on diligence and prejudice.

Source text: Motions for extension of time are strongly discouraged. The parties should not expect the Court to grant extensions. The Court grants such motions only upon a showing of good cause, focusing on the diligence of the party seeking the extension and any prejudice to the moving party that may result if the Court denies the extension, as well as any prejudice to the non-moving party if the Court grants the extension.

Extension motions must include: previous extensions, grounds, effect on deadlines, and timeline for dispositive motions.

Source text: Each motion must include the following (otherwise it will not be considered by the Court): (a) the number of previous extensions requested and granted to each party; (b) the specific grounds for the motion, unless good cause precludes disclosure of those grounds; (c) a statement of the effect that the Court’s granting of the motion will have on all previously-scheduled deadlines; (d) in cases where the motion seeks to extend the deadline for a dispositive motion, a suggested timeline for the filing of the opposition11 and reply;

Motions for extension must be filed at least 4 days before deadline unless emergency.

Source text: Absent a last-minute emergency that necessitates the need for an extension, any motions for an extension of time shall be filed at least four (4) days prior to the deadline the motion is seeking to extend.

Extension motions must include previous extensions, grounds, effect on deadlines, and opposing counsel's position.

Source text: All motions for an extension, regardless of when they are filed, must include the following (otherwise they will not be considered by the Court): (a) how many, if any, previous extensions of time the Court has granted to each party; (b) the specific grounds for the motion, unless good cause precludes public disclosure of those grounds; (c) a statement about the effect the Court’s granting the motion will have on all other previously scheduled deadlines; (e) a statement of opposing counsel’s position regarding the motion.

Stipulations for extensions are not allowed; must file a motion.

Source text: The Court will not entertain stipulations concerning extensions of time. The parties must file a motion, whether consented to or not, when seeking an extension.

Trial schedule is 9:30 AM-12:45 PM and 1:45 PM-5:00 PM Mon-Thu; counsel must be available 10 minutes before court.

Source text: The jury portion of the trial will be conducted each trial day from approximately 9:30 a.m. to approximately 12:45 p.m. and from 1:45 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, unless counsel are notified otherwise. The trial will convene promptly at the designated times on each trial day. Counsel shall be available in the courtroom at least ten (10) minutes before court is scheduled to begin or resume.

Counsel must be available within 20 minutes during jury deliberations and provide phone numbers if not in vicinity.

Source text: Throughout jury deliberations, counsel must be available on twenty (20) minutes notice in order for the Court to respond expeditiously to any jury notes or a verdict. Counsel who choose not to remain in the immediate vicinity of the courtroom must provide the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with their telephone numbers.

Extension motions must be filed 4 days before deadline and include previous extensions count, grounds, effect on other deadlines, and opposing counsel's position.

Source text: Absent a last-minute emergency that necessitates the need for an extension, any motions for an extension of time shall be filed at least four (4) days prior to the deadline the motion is seeking to extend. All motions for an extension, regardless of when they are filed, must include the following (otherwise they will not be considered by the Court): (a) how many, if any, previous extensions of time the Court has granted to each party; (b) the specific grounds for the motion, unless good cause precludes public disclosure of those grounds; (c) a statement about the effect the Court's granting the motion will have on all other previously scheduled deadlines; (e) a statement of opposing counsel's position regarding the motion.

Extensions require motion, not stipulation; strongly discouraged.

Source text: Extensions or enlargements of time will be granted only upon motion, and not upon stipulation by the parties. Motions for extensions of time or for continuances of court proceedings are strongly discouraged. Counsel and parties should work within the time frames set by the Scheduling Order.

Rescheduling hearings requires 1-week advance notice, good cause, and 4 alternative dates.

Source text: Requests to reschedule hearings are discouraged. If a party seeks to change a previously scheduled hearing date, that party shall meet and confer with the opposing party and file a motion at least one week prior to the scheduled hearing that shows good cause and proposes four alternative dates and times that would be convenient for all parties.

Extension motions require 4-day advance notice and cannot be by stipulation.

Source text: Motions for extensions or enlargements of time are discouraged. Such motions will only be granted only upon motion and not upon stipulation of the parties. Such motions shall be filed at least four days prior to the deadline at issue and conform with the requirements set forth in this section. If a party cannot comply with this four-day requirement, it shall explain why it cannot do so in its motion.

Rescheduling hearings requires a motion at least one week prior with good cause and four alternative dates; if compliance is impossible, explanation is required.

Source text: Requests to reschedule hearings are discouraged. If a party seeks to change a previously scheduled hearing date, that party shall meet and confer with the opposing party and file a motion at least one week prior to the scheduled hearing that shows good cause and proposes four alternative dates and times that would be convenient for all parties. If the suggested dates and/or times are not available on the Court's calendar, the Court will select an alternative date and/or time. In the event that the Court is closed or has a delayed opening due to inclement weather or an unforeseen emergency, affected hearings will be rescheduled by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk. If a party cannot comply with this one-week requirement, it shall explain why it cannot do so in its motion.

Extension motions must be filed at least four days before deadline, not by stipulation; explanation required if compliance impossible.

Source text: Motions for extensions or enlargements of time are discouraged. Such motions will only be granted only upon motion and not upon stipulation of the parties. Such motions shall be filed at least four days prior to the deadline at issue and conform with the requirements set forth in this section. If a party cannot comply with this four-day requirement, it shall explain why it cannot do so in its motion.

Telephonic appearance allowed with good cause; joint motion required 10 days before hearing.

Source text: leave to appear telephonically will be freely granted upon a showing of good cause.6 Counsel are strongly encouraged to appear telephonically whenever possible and must file a joint motion7 for leave to appear telephonically at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled hearing.8

Cases scheduled during court closures or delays will be rescheduled.

Source text: In the event the Court is closed or the opening time for the start of the Court’s day is delayed due to inclement weather or an unforeseen emergency, cases that were scheduled to be heard during the times when the Court was closed or delayed will be rescheduled.

Cases will be rescheduled if Court is closed or delayed due to weather or emergency.

Source text: In the event the Court is closed or the opening time for the start of the Court's day is delayed due to inclement weather or an unforeseen emergency, cases that were scheduled to be heard during the times when the Court was closed or delayed will be rescheduled.