Holmes County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Division Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Pretrial motions are decided without oral hearing unless a party requests one and the Court finds it necessary; absent a hearing, opposition is due within seven days, and rebuttal or reply submissions require prior Court approval.

(3) Pursuant to Crim. R. 47 and to expedite the Court’s business, the Court shall determine all pretrial motions without oral hearing and upon brief written statements of reasons in support and opposition unless oral hearing is requested by the movant in the motion or by the opposing party and oral hearing is determined necessary by the Court. If no oral hearing is determined to be necessary by the Court, any memoranda and supporting documents in opposition to the motion shall be filed with the Court within seven (7) days of the filing of the motion. Rebuttal or reply briefs, memoranda or other documents shall be submitted only with prior approval of the Court.