Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties Superior Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

The motion for an order shortening time must be heard before the related substantive motion.

(3) The motion for order shortening time shall be heard prior to the substantive motion related to the request.

CRITICAL

A motion to shorten time may be granted only by party agreement, upon the specified showing of good cause, or upon another good-cause determination by the Court.

(2) Hearing Procedure on Motion to Shorten Time. Motions to shorten time for a hearing shall be granted only upon: (1) agreement of the parties; (2) good cause shown that harm will occur if the motion is not heard until the required notice period has elapsed; or (3) other good cause determination by the Court including the efficient use of judicial resources.

CRITICAL

A response to a motion for reconsideration is required only if the Court requests one; if a response is called for and filed, the opposing party may file a reply within two court days of service.

Parties are not required to file a response to a Motion for Reconsideration unless requested by the Court. If a response is called for and filed by the opposing party, a reply may be filed within two court days of service of the response.

WARNING

Motions for reconsideration are decided on briefs and affidavits unless the Court requests oral argument, in which case it will set a hearing date and briefing schedule by order.

Motions for Reconsideration will be decided on briefs and affidavits only, unless the Court requests oral argument. In that event, the Court will issue an order setting hearing date and briefing schedule.

INFO

A motion to shorten time may be noted for hearing with the underlying motion or in advance, at the party’s or attorney’s discretion.

(h) Motions to Shorten Time. CR6 Motions to shorten time may be noted to be heard at the same time as the underlying motion, or in advance, at the discretion of the party/attorney.