Hardin County Municipal Court, Ohio Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Briefs are submitted only when requested by a party or the Court, or when the Court grants counsel’s request; when requested, the moving party has 14 days, the opposing party has 14 more days, and an appropriate reply is due 7 days later.

An issue or case shall be submitted to the Court for decision without briefs unless the Court requests briefs, or grants a request of counsel to present briefs. When requested by a party or by the Court, briefs shall be submitted to the Court by the Plaintiff or moving party within fourteen (14) days, and by the opposing party within fourteen (14) days thereafter. A reply brief, if appropriate, will be filed within seven (7) days thereafter. The Court may extend or shorten the time for good cause. Upon failure of either party to file a brief within time, the case may be disposed of without the assistance of briefs.

Opposing counsel must answer a motion in like manner within fourteen days after receipt; motions are then submitted unless the Court extends the time, and an oral hearing requires a party’s request and the Court’s determination that it is necessary.

Opposing counsel shall answer in like manner within fourteen (14) days after receipt of said motion. All motions will be consid- ered submitted at the end of the said fourteen (14) day period unless time is extended by the Court. No oral hearings will be granted in said motions unless specifically requested by a party and the Court deems said oral hearing necessary.