Adjournment & Extension Requirements
2150 rules across 21 courts
Adjournment and extension requirements dictate how to request additional time or reschedule court dates. Judges typically require advance notice (ranging from 24 hours to several business days), specific information about prior adjournments and the opposing party's position, and a proposed alternative date. Many judges require that last-minute requests (within 24 hours of a deadline) be made by phone rather than by letter. The number of previous adjournments and whether they were granted or denied is almost universally required. Some judges cap the total number of adjournments permitted per case.
Southern District of New York
View all rules for SDNY.Submit pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors at least 2 weeks before scheduled meeting.
Letter motions for adjournments must include original due date and number of previous requests.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled appearance.
Opposition to non-consent letter motions due within 3 business days.
Defendant has 14 days after amended complaint to answer, file new motion to dismiss, or rely on prior motion.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter-motions
Adjournment requests must include specific required elements
Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment affects other dates
Adjournment requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Adjournment requests must show good cause
Telephone conference requests require 48-hour advance notice via ECF letter
Applications to modify/extend dates must be made in writing at least 2 business days before expiration.
Extension/adjournment requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Extension requests must be filed at least 2 business days before deadline.
Adjournment requests must include specific elements and be submitted 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, or emailed if confidential.
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.
All adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions via ECF and must be text-searchable.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding.
Adjournment/extension requests must be faxed to Chambers with specific required information.
Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance; attach revised scheduling order if other dates affected.
Extension requests must be made before original deadline expires; otherwise denied absent extraordinary circumstances.
Conference with adversary required before TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements met.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions on ECF.
Adjournment/extension letter motions must include original due date, prior requests, and adversary consent.
Modifications/extensions require written application under paragraph 1(E) at least 2 days before deadline.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, include required details, and be made 2 business days in advance.
Motions to amend pleadings or join parties must be filed within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Initial disclosures must be completed within 14 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Initial document requests must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Interrogatories must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories must be served by a specific date, but not for disclosures already required by Rule 26(a).
Contention interrogatories must be served 30 days before discovery closes; no other interrogatories allowed without court permission.
Depositions must be completed by the close of fact discovery date.
Depositions cannot begin until all parties have responded to initial document requests.
Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions unless otherwise agreed or ordered.
Requests to admit must be served by a specific date.
Parties should not anticipate extensions of fact discovery deadline or unilaterally halt discovery. Limited extensions require letter-motion filed before deadline explaining unforeseen circumstances.
Daubert motions to exclude expert testimony must be filed within 30 days of close of expert discovery.
Parties must be ready for trial 30 days after Final Pretrial Submission deadline.
No additional parties may be joined after 30 days without good cause.
No additional causes of action or defenses after 30 days without good cause.
Initial disclosures due within 14 days of Rule 26(f) conference unless exceptional circumstances.
Fact discovery deadline not to exceed 120 days unless exceptional circumstances.
Depositions cannot be held until all parties respond to initial document requests.
Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions without agreement or court order.
Joint pretrial order due 30 days after discovery close or dispositive motion decision.
Case must be trial ready 60 days after discovery close or dispositive motion decision.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing)
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Extension/adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing) absent emergency.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific information and be made 48 hours in advance for court appearances.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by Letter-Motion with specific required elements.
Extension requests must be made before deadline; adjournment requests require 72 hours advance notice with 2 proposed dates.
Requests for adjournments or extensions must be filed on ECF as letter-motions.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 3 business days before sentencing.
Adjournment requests must be filed as letter-motions with parties' positions and 3 proposed dates.
Extension requests must include dates, previous requests, reason, adversary position, and proposed changes to other dates.
Adjournment requests must be made 5 business days before appearance (unless emergency), contact Deputy Clerk for dates, check other parties’ availability, file ECF letter with positions.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements and proposed revised scheduling order if affecting other dates.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency
Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance and must include original dates, reason, previous request history, adversary position, and proposed schedule if affecting other dates.
Responses to in limine motions must be filed within one week of the motion.
Responses to pretrial memoranda must be filed within one week of the memorandum.
Remote witness testimony requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance.
Settlement adjournments require stipulation/letter confirming final settlement.
Extension requests for fact discovery deadline must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Modifications/extensions require written application at least 2 business days before deadline.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 2 business days before.
Extension requests must include prior request history and opposing counsel's position.
If extension affects other dates, must attach proposed revised case management plan.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing no later than two business days before sentencing, submitted by fax after discussing with law clerk.
Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements
Extension or rescheduling requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance (except emergencies)
Parties must seek consent from opposing parties before requesting adjournments or extensions.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter-motions, not ordinary letters.
Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original deadline, proposed new deadline, adversary consent status, previous requests, and reasons.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline unless emergency.
Extension requests made after original deadline are ordinarily denied.
Extension requests must include dates, previous requests, reason, adversary position, and proposed changes to other dates.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 5 business days before appearance unless unforeseen circumstances.
Extensions requested after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
All adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, with email option for sensitive matters.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and impact on other deadlines.
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.
Bail modification requests must be filed as letter-motions at least 48 hours before the event.
24 hours' notice required for guilty pleas on supervised release violations.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding.
Letter motions for adjournments/extensions must include 5 specific elements
Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance (except emergencies) and require a proposed Revised Scheduling Order if affecting other dates.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing and include specific required elements.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless compelling circumstances exist.
Adjournment requests more than 14 days before conference are granted without good cause; within 14 days require reasons.
Adjournment and extension requests must be ECF letter motions containing the original date, prior request history, consent status, and (if rescheduling a conference) available dates for all counsel.
Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance, absent good cause.
Within 5 business days of filing a redacted document, parties must meet and confer about whether any redacted material should be unredacted.
All counsel must participate in a Court-scheduled phone call no later than 7 business days before the settlement conference to discuss the conference.
Plaintiff must communicate a settlement demand at least 14 days before the conference; the opposing party must respond within 7 days of receiving the demand.
Excess insurance carriers must attend unless the Court specifically excuses them at least one week before the conference.
Settlement conference adjournments: requests more than 14 days before are ordinarily granted without good cause; requests within 14 days require good cause and alternative dates.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing adjournments).
Speedy Trial Act exclusions require proposed order in Word format via email.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous request history, and adversary consent details.
Adjournment requests for court conferences require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Extension requests must be made by letter at least 2 business days before deadline.
Extension requests must include original date, reasons, previous requests, and adversary consent.
Revised Scheduling Order required if extension affects other dates.
Extension requests must be made before original deadline unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
Court appearance adjournments require at least 2 business days advance notice unless emergency.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific information and be made 48 hours in advance for court appearances.
No additional parties may be joined after 30 days without good cause.
No additional causes of action or defenses after 30 days without good cause.
Initial disclosures due within 14 days of Rule 26(f) conference unless exceptional circumstances.
Fact discovery deadline not to exceed 120 days unless exceptional circumstances.
Depositions cannot be held until all parties respond to initial document requests.
Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions without agreement or court order.
Joint pretrial order due 30 days after discovery close or dispositive motion decision.
Case must be trial ready 60 days after discovery close or dispositive motion decision.
Adjournment requests must include specific elements and be submitted 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Adjournment/extension requests must be by letter and include 5 required elements.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 business hours in advance (unless emergency).
Non-compliance with adjournment/extension rules may result in denial.
Initial pretrial conference adjournment requests must follow Rule 2(C) and propose Friday morning dates.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made by ECF letter at least 3 business days before proceeding.
ESI-related orders or stipulations must be filed within 30 days of this order.
Post-discovery joint status letter due one week after fact discovery closes.
Post-discovery joint status letter due one week after expert discovery closes.
Joint Pretrial Order due within 30 days of close of all discovery or decision on dispositive motion.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by ECF letter at least 2 business days before appearance.
Adjournment requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.
Modifications/extensions require written application 5+ days before deadline under paragraph 1(C) of Court's Individual Practices.
Adjournment/extension requests must be by ECF letter with specific required information
Discovery extension requests must include proposed revised case management plan and adjourn conference at least 14 days after proposed close of fact discovery
Extension to answer complaint must request adjournment of initial conference at least 14 days after answer due date
Motion schedule adjournment requests must include proposed dates for all submissions
Applications to modify or extend dates must be made in writing at least two business days before the deadline.
Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements
Extension or rescheduling requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance (except emergencies)
Sentence adjournment requests must be filed on ECF at least 3 business days before sentencing and state opposing counsel's position.
Adjournment/extension requests must include 6 specific elements in writing
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.
Adjournment requests must include original/new dates, reasons, previous requests, and opposing counsel's position.
Speedy Trial Act exclusion requests must include grounds for exclusion under 18 U.S.C. § 3161.
Speedy Trial Act exclusion requests require opposing party conference and consent indication; opposition allowed within 2 business days.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours (2 business days) before deadline.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing and include specific required elements.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless compelling circumstances exist.
Modifications/extensions require written application under paragraph 1(E) at least 2 days before deadline.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, or emailed if confidential.
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance.
Opposing party must respond to discovery dispute conference request within 2 business days.
Extensions and adjournments must be requested via letter-motion, not proposed stipulations or orders.
All adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions via ECF and must be text-searchable.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing with specific required elements
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Extension requests must be filed at least 2 business days before deadline.
Opposition papers due within 30 days; reply papers due within 2 weeks.
Pretrial Statement due within 30 days of discovery completion or summary judgment ruling.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.
Fact discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.
Expert discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.
Depositions cannot be held until initial document production responses are received.
Depositions cannot exceed one business day without court permission.
Motions to amend pleadings or join parties must be filed within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Initial disclosures must be completed within 14 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline/appearance, except in emergencies; made in writing per Rule 1(A).
Initial document requests must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Interrogatories must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories must be served by a specific date, but not for disclosures already required by Rule 26(a).
Contention interrogatories must be served 30 days before discovery closes; no other interrogatories allowed without court permission.
Depositions must be completed by the close of fact discovery date.
Depositions cannot begin until all parties have responded to initial document requests.
Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions unless otherwise agreed or ordered.
Requests to admit must be served by a specific date.
Parties should not anticipate extensions of fact discovery deadline or unilaterally halt discovery. Limited extensions require letter-motion filed before deadline explaining unforeseen circumstances.
Daubert motions to exclude expert testimony must be filed within 30 days of close of expert discovery.
Parties must be ready for trial 30 days after Final Pretrial Submission deadline.
Requests for relief from case management dates must follow Individual Rules and include proposed order with all affected dates.
Adjournment and discovery/procedural ruling motions must include all parties' positions and follow Individual Rules 1(D) and 2(E).
No extensions of discovery deadline without court permission; interim deadlines may be extended by magistrate judge; final deadline extension requires consent to magistrate judge handling all purposes.
Extension/rescheduling requests require 2 business days notice (except emergencies).
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, include specific required elements, and be made 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Extension/rescheduling requests must include original dates, reasons, consent status, and other deadlines.
Extensions/adjournments must be filed as letter-motions on ECF
Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice (3 for sentencing)
Speedy Trial Act exclusions require email with proposed order
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 3 business days before proceeding
Extensions requested after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Adjournment requests must be filed 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF after consultation.
Letter-motions must include specific required elements about adjournment/extension requests.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be made 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Adjournment requests must include at least two proposed rescheduling dates.
Extension/adjournment requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Urgent requests within 48 hours require telephone contact with chambers.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing)
Requests for waiver of scheduling order must be in writing with specific reasons and faxed to chambers.
Opposition papers must be filed on ECF and faxed to chambers within 48 hours if not joined by all counsel.
Opposition papers due 4 weeks after motion; reply papers due 2 weeks after opposition.
Extension requests for fact discovery deadline must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Extensions not granted after deadlines unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Applications to modify/extend dates must be made 2 business days before deadline.
All adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, with email option for sensitive matters.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and impact on other deadlines.
Modifications/extensions require written application at least 2 business days before deadline.
Adjournment requests must be made within one week of notice.
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.
Bail modification requests must be filed as letter-motions at least 48 hours before the event.
24 hours' notice required for guilty pleas on supervised release violations.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding.
Opposition papers due 4 weeks after motion service; reply papers due 2 weeks after opposition service.
Summary judgment motions must be filed within 14 days after close of discovery.
Other parties must file similar Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of pro se party's filing.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.
Extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and impact on other deadlines.
First document requests must be served by specified date; no requests after 30 days before discovery close.
Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories must be served by specified date; other interrogatories require permission.
Expert disclosures required by specified dates; no expert testimony beyond scope without permission.
Settlement adjournments require stipulation/letter confirming final settlement.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Revised Scheduling Order in Word format required if extension affects other deadlines.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.
Extension requests for bankruptcy appeal briefs must be submitted 5 business days before due date.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (72 hours for sentencing adjournments), except in emergencies.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions on ECF.
Adjournment requests must include original date, new date, previous requests, and adversary position.
Conference adjournments require three alternative dates.
Affected adjournments require a revised case management plan.
Court appearance adjournments require 2 business days advance notice.
Conference required before TRO application unless Rule 65(b) requirements met.
TRO letter must state adversary notification status and consent or Rule 65(b) satisfaction.
TRO request must specify requested time frame for Court action.
Modifications/extensions require written application at least two business days before deadline
Opposition papers due in 4 weeks, reply papers in 2 weeks.
Defendant must file Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of plaintiff's service.
24-hour advance notice required for bail appeal conferences with specific materials.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.
Opposition papers due within 4 weeks; reply papers due within 2 weeks of opposition.
Opposition papers must be filed and served within 4 weeks of motion service.
Reply papers must be filed and served within 2 weeks of opposition.
Pro se parties must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.
Other parties must file similar Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of pro se party's service.
Parties must submit proposed findings within 30 days of discovery completion for bench trials.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing with specific required elements.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Conference adjournment requests must be made by noon, 2 business days before the scheduled appearance.
Adjournment/extension letters must include original due date, requested new date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.
Extension requests made after the original deadline will be denied unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
If adjournment/extension affects other dates, parties must propose new dates.
Extensions/adjournments of court-imposed dates require compelling reasons.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions via ECF.
Parties must confer with adversary before seeking TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements are met.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, adversary consent, and proposed revised schedule if affecting other dates; 48-hour advance notice required for court appearances.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements and proposed revised scheduling order if affecting other dates.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency.
Responses to pretrial memoranda must be filed within one week of the memorandum.
Remote witness testimony requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF as letter-motions with courtesy copy to chambers.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and reasons for denial if applicable.
Proposed Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment/extension affects other dates.
Trial dates are firm; clerk information does not justify continuance.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency
Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, and adversary consent.
Requests for adjournments or extensions must be filed on ECF as letter-motions.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 3 business days before sentencing.
Modifications/extensions require written application 5 days before deadline with good cause.
Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Non-emergency requests to reschedule or extend must be made at least 48 hours in advance
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF
Letter-motion for adjournment must include 6 specific elements
Sentencing adjournment requests require 72 hours advance notice
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.
Applications to modify/extend deadlines must be made in writing at least 3 days before expiration.
Scheduling order cannot be modified except for good cause shown.
Failure to meet deadlines may result in sanctions including preclusion or dismissal.
Letter motions for adjournments must include original due date and number of previous requests.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled appearance.
Opposition to non-consent letter motions due within 3 business days.
Defendant has 14 days after amended complaint to answer, file new motion to dismiss, or rely on prior motion.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous requests, reasons, and adversary consent.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
Extension requests must address impact on Speedy Trial Act clock.
Extension requests must be joint letters with proposed amended scheduling order, not exceeding 60 days.
Trial adjournments require affidavit showing counsel is engaged in trial elsewhere.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous requests, reason, adversary consent, and proposed dates.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline (unless emergency).
Post-verdict motions must comply with FRCP or FRCrP timing rules.
Adjournment requests affecting other dates require a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order.
Supporting papers not filed via ECF must be filed within 24 hours of Judge Woods signing the order to show cause.
Adjournment requests must be in writing with specific required elements.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in letter form with specific required elements
Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice (3 for sentencing)
Speedy Trial Act exclusions require consent statement and Word format proposed order
Bail modification requests must include Pre-Trial Services Officer consent
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by Letter-Motion with specific required elements.
Extension requests must be made before deadline; adjournment requests require 72 hours advance notice with 2 proposed dates.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors due 2 weeks before scheduled meeting.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance with 2 proposed dates.
Settlement conference adjournments must be filed as Letter-Motion on ECF
Adjournment requests must be made promptly; no reason needed if >14 days in advance, otherwise reasons required.
Adjournment required if it would enable discovery or in-person attendance; within 45 days requires consultation and Letter-Motion; >45 days requires adjournment sine die with party positions.
Adjournment requests must be made promptly; no cause needed if >14 days before conference, reasons required if <14 days.
Adjournment required if it would enable discovery or allow in-person attendance instead of telephone.
For adjournments within 45 days, contact chambers for date, confirm with all parties, then file agreed Letter-Motion via ECF.
For adjournments >45 days, file Letter-Motion with each party's position and proposed timeframe.
Adjournment of court appearances requires 48-hour advance notice, except emergencies.
Extension requests must include dates, previous requests, reason, adversary position, and proposed changes to other dates.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 5 business days before appearance unless unforeseen circumstances.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions after consulting all parties.
Non-emergency adjournment requests require 48-hour notice and 2 proposed dates.
Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance, except in emergencies.
Urgent adjournment requests within 48 hours require phone call to chambers.
Conferences are canceled during courthouse closures and rescheduled after reopening.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by letter-motion
Adjournment requests must be made at least 4 days in advance with 2 proposed dates.
Adjournment requests must include original date, previous requests, and adversary consent.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline.
Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors due 2 weeks before sentencing.
Adjournment requests more than 14 days before conference are granted without good cause; within 14 days require reasons.
Adjournment/extension requests require at least 48 hours or 2 business days notice.
Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors due 2 weeks before meeting.
To change settlement conference date, consult with all parties for 3 dates, email Chambers, then file ECF letter-motion.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific content and 48-hour advance notice.
Opposition to motions in limine must be filed within two weeks; no replies allowed.
Pro se parties have 30 days to file pretrial materials after discovery completion or dispositive motion decision.
Non-compliance with attendance requirements may result in reimbursement of expenses and other sanctions.
Adjournment requests: >14 days requires no good cause, <14 days requires good cause.
Requests for extensions of time or adjournments must be made at least one week before the deadline or scheduled appearance, absent good cause.
Letter-motions for adjournments or extensions must include: original date(s), number of previous requests, and adversary consent status with reasons if denied.
Individual practices do not supersede statutory or FRCP filing deadlines
Adjournment requests within 7 days of scheduling order require cause; after 7 days, no cause needed.
Submit pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors at least 2 weeks before scheduled meeting.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions with specific required elements and 48-hour advance notice
Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter motions filed 2 business days before deadline with specific required elements
Date changes required if adjournment enables necessary discovery or allows client to attend in person instead of by phone.
Adjournment requests require consultation with all parties, filing letter-motion on ECF, and Court approval.
Settled cases before conference require letter-motion on ECF to adjourn sine die.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements
Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days advance notice (except emergencies)
Oppositions to motions must be filed within 4 weeks; replies within 2 weeks.
Pro se plaintiffs must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.
Extension requests must include dates, previous requests, reason, adversary position, and proposed changes to other dates.
Adjournment requests must be made 5 business days before appearance (unless emergency), contact Deputy Clerk for dates, check other parties’ availability, file ECF letter with positions.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing filed as letter-motions on ECF, including original date, prior requests, reasons, adversary consent, etc.
Extension requests denied if not made before original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require at least 48 hours notice absent emergency.
Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, prior request history, and opposing counsel consent status.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Extension/adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing) absent emergency.
Applications to extend deadlines must be in writing, made at least 2 business days before expiration, and require good cause; extensions after deadlines require exceptional circumstances.
Adjournment or extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before the deadline, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Requests to modify Case Management Plan dates must include a proposed order with counsel consents/disagreements, affected dates, and proposed new dates.
Adjournment applications must include the positions of all parties and conform to Individual Rules 1(D) and 2(E).
Adjournment or extension requests must be written, submitted at least 48 hours in advance, include specific required information, and should be faxed to Chambers.
Written adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary position.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance, absent an emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance and must include original dates, reason, previous request history, adversary position, and proposed schedule if affecting other dates.
Applications to extend scheduling order dates require written application with good cause, submitted at least 5 days before the deadline expires.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour notice (absent emergency) and specific required elements.
Extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline; sentencing adjournments require 72 hours notice.
Letter-motions for adjournments or extensions must include original dates, prior request history, reason, adversary position, and next appearance date.
Written requests for adjournments or extensions must include six specific elements: original dates, number of prior requests, status of prior requests, reasons, adversary position, and upcoming deadlines.
Extension or adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (absent emergency) and are typically denied if submitted after the original deadline.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with 6 required elements.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Requests for extensions and adjournments must be made by letter-motion, not by stipulation or proposed order.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 4 days in advance with two proposed dates.
Extension requests must be made before the deadline; adjournments require 4 days notice with proposed dates.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions on ECF.
Adjournment/extension letter motions must include original due date, prior requests, and adversary consent.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions at least 5 business days before the scheduled appearance.
Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original date, previous requests, consent status, and adversary's reasons.
Bankruptcy briefs follow FRBP 8018 with 2-day extension deadline.
Adjournment/extension requests (except settlement) require 1 week notice, filed as letter-motions stating original date, prior requests, and adversary position.
Counsel must promptly apply for adjournment of settlement conferences, provide reasons unless 7 days post-scheduling order, consult other counsel, and provide three proposed dates via email to chambers.
Adjournment/extension requests must be written letter-motions filed on ECF, not stipulations/orders.
Extension requests must be made before the original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require at least 2 business days' notice absent an emergency.
Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original/new dates, prior requests, adversary consent, and revised case management plan if affecting other dates.
Counsel may extend bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines via stipulation submitted 2 business days before the brief due date.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, include required details, and be made 2 business days in advance.
Judge McMahon does not routinely grant discovery adjournments or extensions.
No additional discovery time granted if deadline has passed.
Non-urgent matters and scheduled vacations don't constitute good cause
Repeated adjournment requests may require extraordinary circumstances
Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding; late requests viewed with disfavor.
Extensions generally not granted after deadlines have passed.
Late extension/adjournment requests will ordinarily be denied.
Brief extensions by stipulation require 2 business days advance notice.
Interim discovery deadlines may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by the deadline.
Settlement and discovery proceed simultaneously; deadline extensions require written application 2 business days before deadline.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied
Extension requests: 5 days for memoranda, 2 days for reply memoranda.
Objections to discovery deadline extensions require compliance with pre-motion conference requirements.
Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied
Extensions of bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines require stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before due date.
Extension requests affecting other deadlines should propose amendments to those deadlines.
Objection to discovery deadline extension requires compliance with pre-motion conference requirements.
Pro se parties submit extension requests to Pro Se Intake Office with specified information; proposed Revised Scheduling Order optional.
Bankruptcy appeal deadlines can be extended by stipulation filed 2 business days before due date.
Late extension/adjournment requests are ordinarily denied.
Extension requests made after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Extension requests made after original deadlines are ordinarily denied.
Late extension/adjournment requests will ordinarily be denied.
Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied
Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied
Extensions generally not granted after deadlines have passed.
Motion to join additional parties must be filed within 30 days unless good cause shown.
Extension requests after deadline are ordinarily denied.
Bail modification requests for travel must be made 48 hours in advance.
Late bail modification requests may be denied.
Motion to amend pleadings must be filed within 30 days unless good cause shown.
Interim discovery deadlines may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by the deadline.
Settlement and discovery proceed simultaneously; deadline extensions require written application 2 business days before deadline.
Extensions for magistrate-referred matters go to the assigned magistrate judge.
Extensions requested after deadline are ordinarily denied
Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding; late requests viewed with disfavor.
Judge McMahon does not routinely grant discovery adjournments or extensions.
No additional discovery time granted if deadline has passed.
Trials on firm dates; counsel must notify court of scheduling conflicts at conferences or in writing.
Discovery disputes do not extend deadlines; Judge McMahon must approve extensions in non-pro se cases.
Magistrate Judge cannot change deadlines without full case transfer; Judge McMahon rarely grants extensions.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied
Blanket extension for filing papers expires May 15, 2020; counsel must apply for extensions thereafter.
Deadlines in civil case management orders extended for total of 75 days.
Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to the magistrate judge.
Extension request for service must be filed via ECF letter.
Extension requests made after original deadlines are ordinarily denied.
Extension requests must be made before the original deadline.
Applications to modify or extend dates must be made in writing at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Requests for adjournments and extensions of time
Extension requests must be made promptly before original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be made at least 3 business days in advance, absent emergency.
Out-of-town witnesses or scheduling problems require early application.
Sidebar conferences minimized; postpone unless necessary to avoid prejudice.
Be on time for court sessions; arrange in advance for other courtroom matters.
Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied
Extension requests made after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Extension requests after deadline are ordinarily denied
Emergency adjournment requests within 48 hours require telephone notification to chambers.
Objection to discovery deadline extension requires compliance with pre-motion conference requirements.
Non-resident parties may request exemption from in-person attendance requirement.
Telephone attendance permitted for parties >100 miles away if great hardship to attend in person.
Parties over 100 miles may be excused from in-person attendance with 14-day advance letter-motion, but must be available by phone.
Remote settlement conferences require written application with all parties' consent at least 14 days prior.
Settlement conference date changes without cause require 14-day advance letter-motion; otherwise reasons must be provided.
Adjournment requests on the eve of settlement conference are strongly disfavored and telephone requests are never accepted.
Requests to schedule witnesses out of order must be made promptly with good cause; untimely requests will be denied.
Late adjournment requests must include reasons and be filed promptly via ECF letter-motion.
Last-minute adjournment requests are strongly disfavored and unlikely to be granted.
Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to the magistrate judge
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied
Objections to discovery deadline extensions require compliance with pre-motion conference requirements.
Extensions for bankruptcy appeal briefing dates require a stipulation submitted at least two business days before the brief is due.
Requests to exceed page limits must be made 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).
Oral argument adjournments requested less than one week before are granted only under compelling circumstances.
Bankruptcy appeal deadline extensions require stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before brief due date.
Extensions of bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines require stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before due date.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding.
Opposition filings allowed within one week of pretrial order.
Pro se parties submit extension requests to Pro Se Office with Rule 2(D) information, proposed order optional.
Counsel may extend bankruptcy appeal deadlines by stipulation filed 2 business days before due date.
Court independently reviews all adjournment requests
Opposition to extension/adjournment requests may file reply within 2 business days.
Interim deadlines may be extended by consent without court application.
Criminal adjournment requests with sensitive/confidential information may be submitted by email instead of ECF.
Deadlines in paragraphs 7(b) through 7(h) can be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by paragraph 7(a) deadline.
Requesting party must notify all parties of court's decision on extension/adjournment.
Interim deadlines may be extended by consent without court application.
Fact discovery deadlines can be extended by written consent of all parties without court application.
Expert discovery interim deadlines can be extended by written consent of all parties without court application.
Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter-motions, not ordinary letters.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Opposition to extension/adjournment requests may file reply within 2 business days.
Deadlines in paragraphs 7(b) through 7(h) can be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by paragraph 7(a) deadline.
Deadlines for interrogatories, depositions, and requests to admit may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by the date in paragraph 8(a).
Extension requests for matters referred to Magistrate Judge must be directed to that Magistrate Judge.
Criminal adjournment requests with sensitive/confidential information may be submitted by email instead of ECF.
Pro se parties submit extension requests to Pro Se Office with Rule 2(D) information, proposed order optional.
Counsel may extend bankruptcy appeal deadlines by stipulation filed 2 business days before due date.
If case settles before conference, file ECF letter-motion to adjourn sine die.
Settlement conference scheduling does not affect other case deadlines.
Conference date is not changed unless ordered by the Court.
Oral argument may be requested by letter when motion is fully briefed
Settlement conference dates may be changed without cause if requested at least one week in advance via ECF letter-motion.
Discovery extension requests past Case Management Order deadline go to Judge Karas; others go to magistrate judge with ECF copy.
Central District of California
View all rules for CDCA.Continuance requests require proposed stipulation with detailed declaration showing good cause.
Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed within 60 days and noticed for hearing within 90 days of this order.
Discovery must be completed by cut-off date; depositions must commence at least 5 working days prior; written discovery must be served at least 45 days prior.
Motions must be filed/served 28 days before hearing (31 days if by mail).
Summary judgment motions must be filed several weeks before motion cut-off date.
Motions in limine must be filed 11 days before FPTC; oppositions due 7 days before FPTC.
Motions to compel must be filed before discovery cutoff.
Continuance requests require detailed declaration showing good cause and due diligence
Request for hearing on PLRA exhaustion must be filed within 14 days of denial of summary judgment.
Motions for default judgment must be filed within 14 days after resolution of claims against non-defaulted defendants.
Continuances require good cause, stipulation, and detailed declaration; trial dates are rarely changed.
Expert discovery must be completed 19 weeks before FPTC
Continuance requests for pretrial/trial dates require motion/stipulation/application with detailed declaration showing good cause, due diligence, and history of litigation efforts.
Stipulations extending Court-set dates require Court approval and compelling factual support; otherwise denied.
Motion to amend pleadings or add parties must be heard by Wednesday, 6 weeks after scheduling conference
Fact discovery must be completed 24 weeks before FPTC
Last date to hear motions is 12 weeks before FPTC on Wednesday
Settlement conference must be completed 10 weeks before FPTC
Motions to compel filed near discovery cutoff date are summarily rejected without showing due diligence and good cause.
Continuances require showing of good cause.
Continuance requests must include detailed factual showing of good cause and due diligence, with history of previous requests.
Trial continuance requests must be filed at least 1 week before Final Pretrial Conference.
Opposition to ex parte application must be filed within 24 hours of service.
Government must file detention request at least 2 days before hearing.
Motion to compel must be discussed with opposing party at least 6 weeks before discovery cut-off.
Continuance requests must be by motion/stipulation/application with detailed declaration including prior request history.
Continuance requests require detailed factual showing of good cause and due diligence, with specific description of efforts since complaint filing.
Defendants not served within 90 days will be dismissed without prejudice.
Proof of service must be filed within 5 days of serving summons and complaint.
Form pleadings must be replaced with proper pleadings within 30 days of removal.
Ex parte application for hearing must be filed within 3 days of order.
Court strongly disfavors date changes; continuances require detailed explanation with compelling factual support; stipulations are not effective until court orders.
Motion timing requirements: 28 days (31 by mail) for notice/moving papers, 21 days for opposition, 14 days for reply, with automatic extensions for continuances.
Ex parte applications require compliance with Local Rules 7-19/7-19.1 and must notify opposition of 24-hour deadline for opposing papers.
Filing party must provide interested party with proposed sealing application at least 2 business days before filing.
Defendants not served within 90 days are dismissed under Rule 4(m).
Pretrial conference within 150 days, trial within 180 days; one 14-day extension allowed.
Discovery motions due 30 days before discovery ends; informal procedure encouraged.
New trial motions due within 10 days; limited to judicial/jury misconduct or corruption/fraud.
Withdrawal from expedited procedure requires leave of Court and showing of good cause.
Discovery motions must be filed early enough to obtain responses before discovery cut-off if granted.
Special court reporter services require 2-week advance notice.
Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed within 60 days and noticed for hearing within 90 days.
Summary judgment motions must be heard by the last motion hearing date.
Depositions must be scheduled at least 5 working days before discovery cut-off.
Interrogatories must be served at least 45 days before discovery cut-off.
Motions must be noticed for hearing within 35 days of service unless otherwise ordered.
Opposition to ex parte applications must be filed within 48 hours (2 court days) after service.
Opposition to TRO applications must be filed within 48 hours (2 court days) after service.
Court will not rule on TRO applications for at least 48 hours (2 court days) after service unless notice is excused or interests of justice require.
24-hour waiting period after service for emergency relief; opposing papers allowed.
Continuance requests must be e-filed with proposed order and detailed explanation at least 7 days before scheduled date.
Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before the hearing.
48-hour advance notice required for voluminous exhibit deliveries; security pass required.
Good cause required for continuance motions.
Parties must meet and confer 10 days before trial to stipulate to foundation, best evidence rule waiver, and exhibits.
Notice required 4 days before trial for electronic equipment in courtroom.
Special court reporter services require 2-week notice before hearing.
Continuance requests must be by motion/stipulation/application with detailed declaration showing good cause and due diligence.
Trial continuance requests must be filed at least 1 week before Final Pretrial Conference.
Requests to extend Court-set dates are not effective without Court approval.
Counsel must notify chambers via email at least 3 business days before a scheduled appearance if there's a calendar conflict with a more senior judge, and must propose a new date by stipulation.
Continuance/extension requests require good cause, proposed order in Word format emailed to chambers, and should be filed at least 5 business days before deadline; expired deadlines are presumptively lacking due diligence.
Stipulations extending scheduling dates require Court approval; continuances granted only on good cause.
Continuance requests must be e-filed with proposed order and detailed explanation at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled date, and only become effective upon court approval.
Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before the hearing date.
Failure to comply with extension request procedures results in striking or denial; improper resubmission may result in sanctions.
Continuances of pretrial and trial deadlines require a timely showing of good cause with a detailed four-part description of diligence including work completed, remaining work, impediments, and time justification.
Continuance requests should be made at least 7 days in advance and must include a proposed order and detailed declaration providing grounds.
Extension requests must be filed in advance and include existing dates, specific good cause reasons, negotiation status, and prior request history.
Continuances require good cause, stipulation, and detailed declaration; trial dates are rarely changed.
Opposition to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours of service.
Continuance requests must include a proposed order emailed to chambers on filing day.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 5 business days before deadline; expired deadlines show lack of due diligence.
Motion to compel must be discussed with opposing party at least 6 weeks before discovery cut-off.
Continuance requests must be by motion/stipulation/application with detailed declaration including prior request history.
Continuance requests require detailed factual showing of good cause and due diligence, with specific description of efforts since complaint filing.
Motion for review of Magistrate Judge's discovery order must be filed within 10 days.
Extension requests must be filed in advance with specific reasons and prior request history.
Emergency relief requires compliance with FRCP 65 and service on opposing party.
Class certification motions must be filed within 120 days of service or removal.
Motions must be noticed for hearing within 35 days of service unless otherwise ordered.
Objections to Presentence Report due within 14 days of receipt or 21 days before sentencing; sentencing position papers included; continuance requests due by noon Tuesday before hearing.
Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the cut-off deadline.
Motions in limine must be noticed by Final Pretrial Conference date.
Withdrawal of motion required at least 7 days before hearing.
Withdrawal of opposition required at least 7 days before hearing.
Discovery must be initiated at least 45 days before cut-off date; no late responses except for good cause.
Depositions must be completed by cut-off deadline; originals lodged with clerk on first day of trial.
Expert disclosures required 70 days before discovery cut-off date.
Telephonic appearances require good cause and must be requested with proposed order one week before scheduling conference.
Motion to compel must be discussed with opposing counsel at least 6 weeks before discovery cut-off.
Request for hearing on PLRA exhaustion must be filed within 14 days of denial of summary judgment.
Motions for default judgment must be filed within 14 days after resolution of claims against non-defaulted defendants.
Trial continuance applications must request Monday trial at least 10 days before speedy trial period ends.
Defense counsel must explain unavailability for second continuance request or face summary denial.
Sentencing continuances require detailed showing of good cause and why additional time was not anticipated.
Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed by cut-off date.
Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed within 60 days and noticed for hearing within 90 days of this order.
Discovery must be completed by cut-off date; depositions must commence at least 5 working days prior; written discovery must be served at least 45 days prior.
Motions must be filed/served 28 days before hearing (31 days if by mail).
Summary judgment motions must be filed several weeks before motion cut-off date.
Motions in limine must be filed 11 days before FPTC; oppositions due 7 days before FPTC.
Court strongly disfavors date changes; continuances require detailed explanation with compelling factual support; stipulations are not effective until court orders.
Motion timing requirements: 28 days (31 by mail) for notice/moving papers, 21 days for opposition, 14 days for reply, with automatic extensions for continuances.
Ex parte applications require compliance with Local Rules 7-19/7-19.1 and must notify opposition of 24-hour deadline for opposing papers.
Filing party must provide interested party with proposed sealing application at least 2 business days before filing.
Continuance requests must be by motion/stipulation/application with supporting declaration.
Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours.
Motions in limine must be filed at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Sentencing hearings cannot be continued without detailed good cause.
Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed by cut-off date.
Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed by the cut-off date.
Discovery adequacy motions must be filed early enough to obtain responses before cut-off.
Continuance of Scheduling Conference requires good cause.
Discovery cut-off is completion deadline, not service deadline.
Discovery adequacy motions must be filed in advance of cut-off.
Depositions must start early enough to complete before cut-off.
Discovery motions must be filed early enough to obtain responses before cut-off.
Motions must be noticed by cut-off date; file early to secure hearing date.
Discovery cut-off date is when all discovery must be completed, not when requests are served.
Discovery motions must be filed early enough to obtain responses before cut-off if granted.
Depositions must start early enough to complete before cut-off; motion to compel requires 6-week meet-and-confer.
Documents and requests for admissions must be served early enough to challenge deficient responses before cut-off.
Motion cut-off date established; all motions must be noticed by this date.
Court may close hearing dates when motion limit is reached; file motions early to secure hearing date.
Settlement conference under Court-Directed ADR Program must be completed by Court-set date.
Special court reporter services require 2-week advance notice.
Ex parte applications to shorten time for motion to compel are prohibited without showing due diligence and good cause.
Parties must seek relief from scheduling order before filing motion to compel if no due diligence shown.
Continuance of scheduling conference granted only for good cause.
Sentencing hearings cannot be continued without detailed showing of good cause.
Withdrawal of motions or oppositions must be filed 7 days before hearing.
Non-deposition discovery must be initiated 45 days before cut-off.
All depositions must be completed by discovery cut-off deadline.
Expert disclosures must be made 70 days before discovery cut-off.
Opposition to motion must be filed 21 days before hearing date.
Motions in limine must be filed and served 45 days before trial.
Opposition to motions in limine must be filed and served 25 days before trial.
Reply documents to motions in limine must be filed and served 10 days before trial.
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law due 21 days before trial.
Marked copies of proposed findings due 7 days before trial.
Defendants not served within 90 days will be dismissed without prejudice.
Protective order-only applications denied unless addendum provided within 48 hours.
24-hour waiting period after service for emergency relief; opposing papers allowed.
Proof of service must be filed within 5 days of serving summons and complaint.
Form pleadings must be replaced with proper pleadings within 30 days of removal.
Ex parte application for hearing must be filed within 3 days of order.
Continuances only granted for good cause.
Stipulations for extensions of time require Court approval.
Opposition to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours.
Extension requests must include existing dates, good cause reasons, and prior request history.
Summary judgment motions require 35 days' notice.
Last date to hear motions is 10 weeks and 1 day before trial.
Motions to amend pleadings or add parties must be heard 12 weeks after notice of scheduling date.
Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed within 60 days and noticed for hearing within 90 days.
Summary judgment motions must be heard by the last motion hearing date.
Depositions must be scheduled at least 5 working days before discovery cut-off.
Extension requests must include existing dates, specific good cause reasons, and history of prior requests.
Motions in limine must be filed and served at least 4 weeks before pretrial.
Opposition to motion must be filed 21 days before hearing date.
If unable to call a witness for 30+ minutes, party is deemed to have rested.
Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy by 4:30 p.m. two court days before trial for additional equipment installation.
Interrogatories must be served at least 45 days before discovery cut-off.
Plaintiff must serve complaint within 90 days and show good cause for extensions.
Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed within 60 days and noticed for hearing by final pre-trial conference.
Summary judgment motions must be heard by the last motion hearing date with extended notice under FRCP 56(c).
Depositions must start at least 5 working days before discovery cut-off; originals must be lodged with courtroom deputy on trial day.
Interrogatories must be served at least 45 days before discovery cut-off; no extensions allowed except in extraordinary circumstances.
Requests for production must be served at least 45 days before discovery cut-off; no extensions allowed except in extraordinary circumstances.
Opposition to motions in limine must be filed and served at least 3 weeks before pretrial.
Reply documents to motions in limine must be filed and served at least 2 weeks before pretrial.
Ex parte application required for additional in limine motions beyond the limit.
Discovery motions must be filed early enough to obtain responses before discovery cut-off if granted.
Plaintiff must serve complaint within 90 days or face dismissal under Rule 4(m).
Failure to serve within Federal Rules time limits results in dismissal for lack of prosecution.
Failure to oppose a properly supported motion may result in the Court granting that motion.
Failure to properly oppose certain motions may result in case dismissal.
Opposition to motion must be filed 21 days before hearing date.
Extension requests must be filed ex parte before opposition due date.
Extension requests must show good cause and not be self-created crisis.
Class certification motion timing: 3 weeks reply-hearing, 4 weeks opposition, 2 weeks reply.
Filing Party must give 3-day notice to Designating Party before filing under seal application.
Filing Party must take action within 3 days of Court's ruling.
Requests not complying with Local Rules will be denied.
Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours.
Schedule modification requests must be filed at least 7 days before the affected date.
Deadlines within a week of continuance request are presumed to have no good cause for extension.
TRO/injunction applications will not be ruled on for at least 24 hours after service unless excused.
Form pleadings must be replaced with appropriate pleadings within 30 days of removal.
Fictitiously named defendants must be identified and served within 90 days of removal.
Summary judgment motions must be filed at least 35 days before hearing.
Continuance requests must be e-filed with proposed order and detailed grounds at least 7 days before scheduled date.
Voluminous exhibits require 48-hour advance notice to Space & Facilities; security pass required; no entry without pass.
Special court reporter services require 2-week advance notice.
Continuance requests must include proposed stipulation and detailed declaration.
Meet and confer with opposing counsel required before filing continuance request.
Continuance requests require detailed declaration showing good cause and due diligence.
Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours.
Motions in limine must be filed 28 days before Final Pretrial Conference; oppositions 14 days before.
Sentencing hearings cannot be continued without detailed good cause.
Class certification motion due within 120 days of original scheduling conference.
Non-discovery motions must be filed 28 days before cut-off; summary judgment motions 6 weeks before cut-off.
Continuance requests require motion/stipulation with detailed declaration showing good cause, due diligence, and prior request history.
No continuances allowed within 3 business days of scheduled mediation unless extraordinary circumstances.
The Court will not rule on TRO/injunction applications for at least 24 hours after service unless service is excused.
Dispositive motions must be filed within 28 days after close of discovery.
Continuance requests for Scheduling Conference require written request with proposed order, e-filed at least 1 week in advance.
Settlement conference or mediation must be completed within 30 days of final ruling on all motions.
Notice of Settlement or Joint Report must be filed 1 week after completing settlement.
All pretrial documents and motions in limine must be filed 2 weeks after completing settlement.
Responses to motions in limine must be filed 3 weeks after completing settlement.
Final Pretrial Conference and related hearings scheduled 4 weeks after settlement completion on Monday at 1:30 pm.
Jury trial scheduled 6 weeks after settlement completion on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
All pretrial documents and direct testimony declarations must be filed 2 weeks after completing settlement.
Objections to direct testimony declarations must be filed 3 weeks after completing settlement.
Ruling on direct testimony declarations anticipated 4 weeks after completing settlement.
Final Pretrial Conference and related hearings scheduled 4 weeks after settlement completion on Monday at 1:30 pm.
Court trial scheduled 6 weeks after settlement completion on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Discovery motions must be heard by the discovery cut-off date.
Provide delivery information to Space & Facilities within 48 hours of arrival date.
Pretrial conference within 150 days, trial within 180 days; one 14-day extension allowed.
Discovery motions due 30 days before discovery ends; informal procedure encouraged.
Continuance requests must be e-filed with proposed order and detailed explanation at least 7 days before scheduled date.
Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before the hearing.
48-hour advance notice required for voluminous exhibit deliveries; security pass required.
Settlement conference or mediation must be completed within 30 days of final ruling on all motions.
Notice of Settlement or Joint Report must be filed 1 week after completing settlement.
All pretrial documents and motions in limine must be filed 2 weeks after completing settlement.
Responses to motions in limine must be filed 3 weeks after completing settlement.
Final Pretrial Conference and related hearings scheduled 4 weeks after settlement completion on Monday at 1:30 pm.
Jury trial scheduled 6 weeks after settlement completion on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
All pretrial documents and direct testimony declarations must be filed 2 weeks after completing settlement.
Objections to direct testimony declarations must be filed 3 weeks after completing settlement.
Ruling on direct testimony declarations anticipated 4 weeks after completing settlement.
Final Pretrial Conference and related hearings scheduled 4 weeks after settlement completion on Monday at 1:30 pm.
Court trial scheduled 6 weeks after settlement completion on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Continuance requests require proposed stipulation with detailed declaration showing good cause.
New trial motions due within 10 days; limited to judicial/jury misconduct or corruption/fraud.
Withdrawal from expedited procedure requires leave of Court and showing of good cause.
Motion for review of magistrate decision must be filed within 14 days of ruling.
Non-compliance with meet and confer may result in sanctions.
Opposing papers must be filed within 48 hours or by 3pm on first court day after service, whichever is later.
Court will not rule on ex parte applications for at least 48 hours after service unless service is excused or interests of justice require.
Fact discovery must be completed by the dispositive motion deadline
Expert discovery must be completed 14 weeks before trial
Rule 56 motions must be filed at least 6 weeks before hearing, with opposition due 2 weeks after and reply due 1 week after opposition
Daubert motions must be heard 8 weeks before trial
Avoid continuance requests within 1 week of FTPC; expired dates show lack of due diligence.
Dispositive motions must be filed within 28 days after discovery closes.
Continuance requests must be by motion/stipulation/application and signed by defendant and counsel.
Continuance requests must show good cause, due diligence, and prior request history.
General statements insufficient; detailed showing required for continuances.
Requests to extend Court-set dates are not effective without Court approval.
Opposition to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours of service.
Motions in limine must be filed 28 days before FTPC; oppositions 14 days before.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed 14 days before FTPC.
Defendants not served within 90 days are dismissed without notice unless extension granted.
Magistrate Judge decisions final unless clearly erroneous; review motions must be noticed within 14 days.
Continuances require good cause and must be requested before the date to be continued.
Continuance requests require detailed declaration with specific reasons and precise proposed deadlines.
Stipulations must specify precise original and new dates or will be denied.
Declaration should state whether there have been previous continuance requests.
Court will not rule on ex parte relief applications for at least 48 hours after service unless service is excused or interests of justice require.
Request for hearing on PLRA exhaustion dispute must be filed within 14 days of order denying summary judgment.
Continuance requests require good cause, must be made before the date to be continued, and must include detailed declaration with specific reasons and precise new deadlines.
Parties must exchange claim terms for construction within 14 days of Sections II.D and II.E disclosures.
Continuance requests without declaration will be rejected without notice.
Parties must exchange proposed claim constructions within 14 days after Section III.A lists exchange.
Claim construction discovery must be completed within 28 days after Section III.B material service.
Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement must be filed within 7 days after completing claim construction discovery.
Dispositive motions must be noticed for hearing by the motion hearing cut-off, typically 56 days after discovery closes.
Motion for review of magistrate judge's ruling must be filed within 14 days.
Must notify court within 7 days before hearing if withdrawing opposition.
Continuance requests must be submitted 5 court days before deadline.
Requests to continue past dates will be denied.
Stipulations extending scheduling dates require court approval.
Court dates are firm and require good cause to change.
Good cause requires unforeseeable circumstances and diligence in discovery.
Court will not rule on TRO/injunction for at least 24 hours after service unless excused.
Motions for default judgment must be filed within 14 days of default entry or claim resolution.
Lead counsel absence requires 5 court days advance notice or emergency excuse; otherwise sanctions may apply.
Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the motion hearing cut-off date.
Motions in criminal cases must be filed 28 days (electronic) or 31 days (non-electronic) before hearing.
Opposition and reply memoranda must be filed before the hearing date.
Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing by Pretrial Conference date.
Withdrawal of motion or opposition must be filed and served at least 7 days before the hearing.
Discovery (except depositions) must be initiated at least 45 days before the discovery cut-off date.
Discovery cut-off is the last date to complete discovery and hear discovery motions.
ADR proceeding must be scheduled within 90 days (Procedure 1) or 60 days (Procedures 2-3) of Order.
Settlement notification required by Wednesday before Monday trial date.
Requests to continue trial or change plea hearing must be filed 3 weeks before scheduled date.
Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed by the deadline.
Discovery cut-off date established for completion of all discovery.
Motion deadline established; Daubert motions included, motions in limine excluded.
Deadline set for completion of settlement conference or mediation.
Court recommends timeline but allows alternate dates; last motion hearing no later than 8 weeks before first trial filing deadline
Special court reporter services require 2-week advance notice.
Court strongly disfavors changes to scheduled dates and will not readily change trial dates.
Continuance requests for Scheduling Conference require good cause.
Continuance requests must demonstrate good cause and compelling factual support.
Lead counsel absence requires 5-day advance notice or emergency to be excused.
Court may postpone scheduling conference if non-lead counsel attempts to attend.
Continuance of scheduling conference granted only for good cause.
Continuance of scheduling conference granted only for good cause.
Court expects prompt service; good cause required for extensions beyond 90 days.
Joint continuance requests must state plaintiff and defendant(s) agree.
Counsel's other trial schedules do not constitute good cause for continuance.
Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before hearing.
Parties cannot resubmit denied extension requests using previously submitted or available information.
Court strongly disfavors changes to scheduled dates and will not readily change trial dates.
Continuance of scheduling conference granted only for good cause.
Failure to provide settlement notification may result in sanctions.
Discovery motions must be filed early enough to obtain responses before discovery cut-off.
Filing a continuance request does not suspend pending deadlines.
Court may order parties to appear to explain continuance requests after prior extensions.
Continuance of scheduling conference granted rarely, only for good cause, and not if it would delay beyond Rule 16(b) time limit.
Requests for continuance of trial must be submitted at least one week before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Stipulations extending response deadlines after cut-off require good cause.
Continuance of Scheduling Conference granted only for good cause.
Extension requests for opposition must be filed ex parte before due date.
Court expects prompt service; good cause required for extensions beyond 90 days.
Continuance requests must demonstrate good cause and compelling factual support.
Summary judgment motions must be noticed at least 35 days in advance; motion deadline typically 8 weeks after discovery cutoff.
Markman hearings must be noticed according to Patent Local Rules and scheduling order; failure may result in delays and sanctions.
Court may deny extensions even if all parties stipulate.
Extensions for class certification may be granted based on issue ordering; must include specific date.
Extensions for class certification deadline rarely granted; incomplete discovery not sufficient.
Counsel must meet 10 days before trial to stipulate on exhibit foundation and best evidence rule.
Court will not automatically grant extensions even if all parties stipulate.
Extensions for class certification deadline rarely granted; incomplete discovery not sufficient.
Extensions for class certification may be granted for issue ordering; must specify specific date.
Failure to serve within time limits may result in dismissal for lack of prosecution.
Extension requests must be filed ex parte before deadline and demonstrate good cause.
Continuance of Scheduling Conference granted only for good cause.
Continuance requests should be made at least 5 court days before deadline.
Subsequent continuance requests based on same counsel's unavailability require detailed explanation of changed circumstances.
Continuance requests for scheduling conference require good cause.
Joint Rule 26(f) Report due date remains unchanged if continuance granted.
Scheduling conference not continued for settlement exploration.
Continuances only granted by mediator up to court deadline; no requests within 3 business days without extraordinary circumstances.
Continuance requests should be submitted at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled date.
Stipulations extending discovery beyond cut-off date are not approved except in extraordinary circumstances.
Deadline for hearing motions to amend pleadings/add parties is Friday
Continuance requests for Scheduling Conference require good cause.
Amendments to expert reports after deadlines presumptively prejudicial; require good cause and no unfair prejudice.
Motion hearing cut-off applies to all non-discovery motions except class certification and trial-related motions.
Lead counsel absence requires 5-day advance notice or emergency to be excused.
Court may postpone scheduling conference if non-lead counsel attempts to attend.
Continuance of scheduling conference granted only for good cause.
Non-compliance with withdrawal notification may result in sanctions.
Stipulations allowing responses after cut-off date are not approved except for unusual circumstances with good cause.
Motion deadlines automatically extend if hearing date is continued.
Parties may choose to cut off expert discovery before summary judgment deadline
Motion deadlines automatically extend if hearing date is continued.
Expert disclosure deadline is four weeks after government's disclosure unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
Firm discovery deadlines set at scheduling conference.
Counsel must resolve discovery problems without court assistance.
Southern District of California
View all rules for SDCA.Telephonic appearance requires ex parte motion filed 3 court days before hearing.
Opposing ex parte applications requires 24-hour notice of intent to oppose.
Continuance/extension requests require meet-and-confer, joint motion if agreed, ex parte if not, filed 3 court days before deadline.
Motion must be filed within 3 court days of obtaining hearing date from Chambers.
Continuance requests must be joint motions filed before hearing, not at hearing.
Joint continuance motions require good cause and non-custody defendant sign-off
Joint motions must include party sign-off, Speedy Trial exclusions if applicable, and proposed order; non-compliance with LR 16.1 results in denial.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before hearing.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before hearing or will be denied.
Pre-plea continuance requests require joint/unopposed motion with specific required elements.
Continuance requests must be made at least 3 court days before a hearing and must include reason, defendant acknowledgment, and proposed new date.
Motion papers must be filed and served within 3 court days of obtaining hearing date or forfeit the date.
Continuance requests must be made promptly and filed by Wednesday before Monday hearing.
Meet and confer required before requesting continuances; joint motion with declaration and proposed order if agreement reached.
Joint motions for continuance must be filed 3 court days before deadline; ex parte applications require diligence and prejudice analysis.
Telephonic appearance requests require ex parte application filed at least one week before hearing.
Continuance requests require joint or unopposed motion.
Joint motions to continue must include reasons, defendant acknowledgment, and Speedy Trial Act exclusions.
Continuance requests must be made at least 3 court days before hearing.
Motions must be filed 14 days before hearing date under Criminal Local Rule 47.1.
Reply briefs and supplemental documents require leave of court and must be filed at least 7 days before hearing.
Most motions must be filed 14 days before hearing date.
Opposition briefs must be filed 7 days before hearing date.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before hearing.
Continuance requests must be made via joint or unopposed motion.
Joint motions to continue must include good cause reasons, non-custody defendant sign-off, and Speedy Trial Act exclusions when applicable.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before the hearing or they will be denied.
Joint continuance motions must state good cause reason and have non-custodial defendants acknowledge next date in writing.
Continuance requests must be made at least 3 court days before hearing.
Continuance requests require LR 16.1 report and discovery timetable to be on file.
Filing deadlines for sentencing documents range from 7 to 14 days prior to hearing; failure results in continuance.
Continuance requests must be filed 2 court days before hearing; emergencies require immediate explanation.
Continuance requests must be submitted by close of business two court days before the hearing, with emergency requests filed as soon as possible and explaining the exigency.
Moving papers must be filed and served within 3 days of obtaining hearing date.
Statement of non-opposition must be filed 14 days before hearing.
Continuance requests require meet-and-confer, joint motion with declaration, and proposed order emailed to efile_miller@casd.uscourts.gov
Unagreed continuance requests require ex parte application with specific information
Continuance requests must be made immediately to Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Continuance requests require 7 calendar days advance written notice.
Motions must be noticed for hearing 35 days after filing.
Sentencing continuance requests must be made at least 3 court days before hearing.
Travel modification requests must be filed at least 4 court days in advance.
Motion must be filed within 3 court days of obtaining hearing date from Chambers.
Continuance requests must be made immediately to Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Telephonic appearance requires ex parte motion filed 3 court days before hearing.
Opposing ex parte applications requires 24-hour notice of intent to oppose.
Continuance/extension requests require meet-and-confer, joint motion if agreed, ex parte if not, filed 3 court days before deadline.
Continuance requests must be made by email to Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Stipulated continuances require joint motion and proposed order.
Joint motion for continuance must include original date, requested date, grounds, and Speedy Trial Act basis if applicable.
Motions must be filed at least 2 business days before hearing.
Out-of-custody defendants must file acknowledgment with continuance motion.
Joint motion and proposed order required for agreed continuances.
Ex parte continuance motions must be filed at least 2 court days before deadline.
Meet and confer required before requesting continuances; joint motion with declaration and proposed order if agreement reached.
Joint motions for continuance must be filed 3 court days before deadline; ex parte applications require diligence and prejudice analysis.
Moving papers must be filed and served within 3 days of obtaining hearing date.
Continuance requests must be made promptly and filed by Wednesday before Monday hearing.
Statement of non-opposition must be filed 14 days before hearing.
Continuance requests require meet-and-confer, joint motion with declaration, and proposed order emailed to efile_miller@casd.uscourts.gov
Unagreed continuance requests require ex parte application with specific information
Continuance requests require meet and confer and joint motion if parties agree.
Unopposed continuance requests require ex parte motion with specific information at least 2 days before deadline.
Continuance requests must be made immediately to Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Stipulated continuances require joint motion and emailed proposed order.
Joint motion must include original date, requested date, grounds, prior continuances, and Speedy Trial Act exclusion if applicable.
Continuance requests must be made promptly to Courtroom Deputy by phone or email.
Continuance motions must be filed 2 court days before hearing and include specific elements.
Motion papers must be filed and served within 3 court days of obtaining hearing date or forfeit the date.
Continuance requests require meet and confer and joint motion if parties agree.
Continuance requests require joint or unopposed motion.
Joint motions to continue must include reasons, defendant acknowledgment, and Speedy Trial Act exclusions.
Continuance requests must be made at least 3 court days before hearing.
Motions must be filed 14 days before hearing date under Criminal Local Rule 47.1.
Reply briefs and supplemental documents require leave of court and must be filed at least 7 days before hearing.
Most motions must be filed 14 days before hearing date.
Opposition briefs must be filed 7 days before hearing date.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before hearing.
Telephonic appearance requests require ex parte application filed at least one week before hearing.
Continuance requests must be made to Courtroom Deputy; subsequent requests require joint motion filed 48 hours before appearance.
Continuance requests must be joint motions filed before hearing, not at hearing.
Joint continuance motions require good cause and non-custody defendant sign-off
Joint motions must include party sign-off, Speedy Trial exclusions if applicable, and proposed order; non-compliance with LR 16.1 results in denial.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before hearing.
Discovery is stayed until Rule 26(f) conference occurs.
Rule 26(f) conference must be held at least 21 days before Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.
Case management schedule may only be modified for good cause with court approval.
Case management schedule modifications require good cause and judge's consent.
Rule 26(f) conference must occur at least 21 days before Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.
Patent cases require Rule 26(f) conference at least 21 days before Early Neutral Evaluation Conference.
Initial disclosures must be made within 14 days after Rule 26(f) conference
Newly added parties must make disclosures within 30 days of service/joinder
Objections to pretrial disclosures are due 14 days after disclosure.
Objections not raised within 14 days are waived unless excused for good cause.
Pretrial disclosures are due 21 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Objections to pretrial disclosures are due 14 days after disclosure (7 days before Final Pretrial Conference).
Opposing counsel has until 5:00 PM next business day to respond to ex parte motion
Objections to magistrate judge's order must be filed within 14 days of service.
Continuance requests require meet-and-confer; joint motions with proposed orders if agreed, ex parte motions if not, filed at least 2 court days before deadline.
Joint motions for continuance must be filed on CM/ECF with proposed order emailed.
Joint motions for continuance must be filed by 9:00 AM Wednesday before hearing.
Untimely joint motions require in-person continuance request at hearing.
Sentencing continuance requests must be made by noon Thursday before sentencing week.
Continuance requests must be filed 2 court days before hearing; emergencies require immediate explanation.
Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before the scheduled conference.
After contacting chambers, file ex parte or joint motion for continuance with good cause.
Discovery motions must be filed within 30 days of the triggering event.
Oral bail modification motions require 24-hour advance notice.
Written motion required for hearing continuances with stated reasons.
Meet and confer required for all discovery disputes per Local Rule 26.1.a.
Informal discovery conference must be requested within 30 days of the triggering event.
If Judge White unavailable during deposition dispute, mark transcript and request conference within 14 days.
Continuance requests for ENE/MSC must be made in writing at least 7 days before deadline.
Continuance requests must include 6 specific elements: original deadline, previous requests, good cause, opposition, impact on other dates, and counsel declaration.
Continuance requests require 7 calendar days advance written notice.
Excusal requests require good cause, meet-and-confer, and motion filed 5 court days before proceeding.
Rescheduling requests require meet-and-confer, motion filed 7 days before, and good cause.
Scheduling Order modifications require good cause and judicial consent.
Extension requests require meet-and-confer and joint motion filing.
Joint motion for extension must include declaration detailing compliance efforts, reasons for inability to meet deadline, and prior extensions.
Joint motion with table of dates required for continuance requests.
Ex parte motion required if parties cannot agree on continuance.
Meet and confer required in person or by phone/video for discovery disputes.
Conference call with chambers required before hearing on discovery disputes.
Discovery motions must be filed within 30 days of the triggering event.
Continuance requests must be filed as joint motions at least 7 calendar days before the affected date.
Motions filed on deadline date are denied unless emergency circumstances are apparent.
Scheduling order amendments must be filed at least 7 calendar days before affected dates.
Untimely scheduling motions must show excusable neglect.
Continuance requests must include 6 specific elements: original date, previous requests, good cause, opposition, impact on other dates, and counsel declaration.
Meet and confer required before filing scheduling order amendment motions.
Scheduling amendment motions must include 5 specific elements: good cause, timeliness, table of remaining dates, previous requests, and counsel declaration.
Meet and confer required before filing discovery disputes.
Lead counsel or decision-makers must meet and confer on discovery disputes.
In-person meet and confer for same county counsel; videoconference for different counties.
Discovery disputes must be raised within 30 calendar days of service or deposition completion.
ENE must be held within 45 days of answer filing; continuances strongly disfavored.
Discovery disputes must be initiated within 30 days of triggering event.
Joint Motion for Continuance must include 6 specific elements: reason, previous requests, good cause, opposition details, impact on other dates, and mediation date if applicable.
Requests to amend scheduling order or continue proceedings must be filed at least 7 calendar days in advance.
Motions filed within 7 days of deadline must show excusable neglect.
Motions to amend scheduling order must state timeliness and show excusable neglect if untimely.
Motions to continue Court proceedings must propose three alternative dates.
Meet and confer must begin within 14 days of dispute.
Requests to continue ENE, MSC, or VSC require joint call/email to Chambers after meeting and conferring.
Joint Motion required for continuances/hearing amendments, filed 7+ days before deadline.
Joint Motions for Continuance require supporting declarations by counsel.
Scheduling Order modifications require showing of good cause under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b).
Discovery disputes must be raised within 30 days or are waived unless good cause shown.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before hearing or will be denied.
Pre-plea continuance requests require joint/unopposed motion with specific required elements.
Continuance requests must be made at least 3 court days before a hearing and must include reason, defendant acknowledgment, and proposed new date.
Continuance requests must be made via joint or unopposed motion.
Joint motions to continue must include good cause reasons, non-custody defendant sign-off, and Speedy Trial Act exclusions when applicable.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before the hearing or they will be denied.
Joint continuance motions must state good cause reason and have non-custodial defendants acknowledge next date in writing.
Continuance requests must be made at least 3 court days before hearing.
Continuance requests require LR 16.1 report and discovery timetable to be on file.
Filing deadlines for sentencing documents range from 7 to 14 days prior to hearing; failure results in continuance.
When parties cannot agree on a continuance or extension, the requesting party must file an ex parte motion containing specific required elements.
Continuance requests must be submitted by close of business two court days before the hearing, with emergency requests filed as soon as possible and explaining the exigency.
Continuance requests require joint motion before plea; sentencing continuances limited to 60 days and 2 prior continuances.
Late sentencing filings result in continuance unless waived
Guilty pleas normally go to magistrate; court may take plea with advance clearance.
Continuance requests must notify Courtroom Deputy at earliest possible time.
Parties must notify Courtroom Deputy at earliest possible time for continuance requests.
Sentencing continuances limited to 60 days and max 2 continuances.
Continuance requests should be made by joint motion before hearing, not at hearing.
Continuance requests should be made by joint motion prior to the hearing, not at the hearing.
Excusal requests must be filed 7 days before settlement conference.
Ex parte motions unopposed within 2 court days may be granted as unopposed.
Shortening time applications require non-conclusory affidavit with good cause.
Continuance requests should be made by joint motion before the hearing, not at the hearing.
Late submissions result in continuance unless waived.
Parties must notify Courtroom Deputy at earliest possible time for continuance requests.
Sentencing continuances limited to 60 days and max 2 continuances.
Continuance requests should be made by joint motion before hearing, not at hearing.
Continuance requests require joint motion before plea; sentencing continuances limited to 60 days and 2 prior continuances.
Late sentencing filings result in continuance unless waived
Guilty pleas normally go to magistrate; court may take plea with advance clearance.
Court may grant early discovery on case-by-case basis.
Early discovery likely granted for jurisdictional issues, TRO/injunction, evidence preservation, or settlement facilitation.
Court has discretion to allow early discovery for good cause.
Early discovery issues handled by magistrate judges; meet and confer required under Local Rule 26.1.
Early discovery granted if benefit outweighs burden under Rule 26(b)(2)(C) factors.
14-day notice is generally reasonable for depositions; 30-day notice required when documents are requested.
Additional examinations require high showing of good cause.
Good cause required for third-party observer at exams.
Attorney may attend psychiatric exam if criminal charges and Fifth Amendment concerns.
Discovery disputes handled by magistrate judges; objections must be filed within 14 days or right to appeal is waived.
Witnesses must be available on their scheduled day; out-of-sequence calling may be permitted with notice.
Late filings may result in continuance without good cause.
Must confer with opposing counsel before rescheduling ENE
Motion to extend 30-day deadline required if meet-and-confer extends beyond 30 days.
Requests must be filed at least 7 days before hearing for government response.
Excusal requests must be filed 7 days before settlement conference.
Parties must comply with deadlines until continuance is granted.
72-hour response deadline for meet and confer requests.
Joint motions preferred for scheduling amendments.
Failure to respond to meet and confer request for 3+ business days allows contacting Chambers for pre-motion conference.
Scheduling Order deadlines can be continued via Joint Motion for Continuance filed at least 7 days before deadline.
Filing Joint Motion for Continuance does not excuse compliance with existing deadlines until granted.
Requests to extend motion cut-off, pre-trial, or trial dates require exceptional circumstances.
Filing Joint Motion for Continuance does not excuse compliance with existing deadlines.
Amendments extending pre-trial conference or trial dates may be denied.
Continuance requests must notify Courtroom Deputy at earliest possible time.
Continuance requests should be made by joint motion prior to the hearing, not at the hearing.
Parties must meet and confer before requesting any continuance or procedural change.
Example: Monday hearing continuance must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Immediate sentencing available for immigration cases upon request.
Opposing counsel has until 5:00 PM next business day to respond to ex parte motions.
Court will issue order or set hearing on ex parte motions.
Immediate sentencing available for immigration cases upon request.
Motion/Trial Setting hearing scheduled 6 weeks after initial appearance.
Trials generally scheduled 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., starting Tuesdays.
Example: Monday hearing continuance must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Immediate sentencing available for immigration cases upon request.
Certain cases are exempt from discovery stay requirement.
Court can shorten the 21-day period between Rule 26(f) and Case Management Conferences by order.
Parties can hold Rule 26(f) conference earlier than required without court order.
Court may rule on objections in limine or at another setting.
Court must grant leave for additional depositions if consistent with discovery principles.
Examinations require court discretion, no numerical limit.
Court may order multiple concurrent examinations of different types.
Court may order repeat exams for incomplete, time-lapsed, or changed conditions.
Opposing counsel has until 5:00 PM next business day to respond to ex parte motions.
Opposing counsel has until 5:00 PM next business day to respond to ex parte motions.
Court will issue order or set hearing on ex parte motions.
Conference call must cover dispute details, positions, meet and confer efforts, relief sought, and filing timeline.
Opposing counsel has until 5:00 PM next business day to respond to ex parte applications
ENE/MSC/settlement conferences can be continued by joint call/email to chambers after meet-and-confer.
Joint Motion for Continuance follows Local Rule 7.2 format, no proposed order needed.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
View all rules for EDPA.Continuance requests for settlement conferences must be made within 14 days of notice.
Continuance requests granted only for most compelling reasons.
Extension requests require formal motion, proposed order, and certification of counsel concurrence/objection.
Failure to identify expert witnesses or provide reports bars expert testimony at trial.
Counsel must be prepared to address trial matters including exhibit stipulations and demonstrative exhibit use.
Counsel must meet and confer before final pretrial conference regarding videotape testimony.
Counsel must provide videotape deposition transcript and objection list to Judge before final pretrial conference.
Counsel must arrange technology assistance before trial if using technology.
Court will not tolerate delays due to unpreparedness for technology use.
Extension/continuance requests must be emailed in advance with detailed basis, party positions, and suggested new dates.
Extension requests must have no effect on other deadlines and be filed appropriately.
Continuance requests must be filed 14 days before trial as motions with proposed order meeting Speedy Trial Act requirements; letter requests are prohibited.
Joint status updates required every 30 days for continuances beyond 90 days.
Reply and sur-reply briefs must be filed within 7 days of the brief they respond to
Extension requests must be emailed in advance with detailed basis and party positions.
Continuance requests must be made within 14 days of receiving settlement conference notice.
Parties must discuss e-discovery parameters within 10 calendar days of order.
Parties must negotiate e-discovery preservation agreement within 20 calendar days.
Parties must implement e-discovery procedures and file compliance statement within 7 days of identifying custodians.
Parties must exchange e-discovery information within 30 calendar days of order.
Extensions/continuances require compelling reason and must be requested by letter with detailed basis and other counsel's position.
Extensions/continuances for trial dates or dispositive motion deadlines only granted in extraordinary circumstances.
Strict adherence to scheduled dates unless compelling reason for change
Extension/continuance requests must be made before deadline by letter or phone with all counsel
Extension requests require conference with opposing counsel; unopposed requests via joint stipulation, opposed as motions.
Continuance requests must be emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel, include good cause, and identify other court matters if applicable.
Requesting party must present opposing counsel's position on continuance requests.
Continuance requests must be filed 14 calendar days before trial date
Continuance requests must state amount of time requested
Continuance requests must identify other court, judge, and docket number if conflict exists
Continuance motions must state whether opposed or unopposed
Continuance motions must include proposed order consistent with Speedy Trial Act
Defendant-requested continuances require signed consent form
Parties must discuss e-discovery parameters within 10 calendar days of order.
Parties must negotiate e-discovery preservation agreement within 20 calendar days.
Parties must implement e-discovery procedures and file compliance statement within 7 days of identifying custodians.
Parties must exchange e-discovery information within 30 calendar days of order.
Continuance requests must be made within 14 days of receiving settlement conference notice.
Continuance/extension requests must be emailed to Chambers with specific subject line, include opposing counsel's position, and be made at least 7 days before deadline unless good cause shown.
Continuance requests must be filed 14 days before trial or show good cause.
Pre-trial conferences must be scheduled at least 3 days before trial.
Sentencing motions must be filed at least 7 days before sentencing.
Responses to sentencing motions must be filed at least 3 days before sentencing.
Sentencing memoranda must be filed at least 7 days before sentencing; responses at least 3 days before.
No continuances exceeding 90 days will be considered.
Rule 26(f) meeting must occur at least 10 days before Rule 16 conference.
Extensions affecting dispositive motions or trial dates require written request with basis, party positions, and proposed dates.
No Rule 16 conference or scheduling order in arbitration track cases without de novo appeal.
Motion to continue must include time requested, opposition status, reason, and Speedy Trial Waiver form.
Motions must comply with Scheduling Order in civil cases.
Trial pool cases require 48-hour notice; trial date extensions need 30-day written notice.
Downward departure motions (except § 5K1.1) due 2 weeks before sentencing; § 5K1.1 motions due 1 week before.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 14 days before trial date
Continuance requests by letter are not permitted
Defendant must provide signed Speedy Trial Act waiver or continuance hearing will be scheduled
Trial dates will not be continued except for criminal docket emergencies or extraordinary justification.
Extension requests must be made at least 7 days before deadline or justify last-minute request.
Extensions/continuances require compelling reason and must be requested by letter with detailed basis and other counsel's position.
Extensions/continuances for trial dates or dispositive motion deadlines only granted in extraordinary circumstances.
Discovery motion responses due 7 days after filing.
Extension requests must be filed as motions with good cause shown, made as far in advance as possible.
Extension/continuance requests must be in writing and made before deadline expires.
Extension requests must include a specific revised deadline date.
Strict adherence to scheduled dates unless compelling reason for change
Extension/continuance requests must be made before deadline by letter or phone with all counsel
Extension requests must have no effect on other deadlines and be filed appropriately.
Continuance requests must be filed 14 days before trial as motions with proposed order meeting Speedy Trial Act requirements; letter requests are prohibited.
Joint status updates required every 30 days for continuances beyond 90 days.
Trial pool cases require 48-hour notice to commence trial.
Videotaped testimony objections must be resolved 10 days before final pretrial conference.
Suppression, Starks, and Daubert hearings held at least 2 weeks before trial.
Joint settlement conference requests must be made at least 45 days before the requested date.
Extensions require good cause letter brief and usually a conference with Judge.
Continuance requests for settlement conferences must be made within 14 days of notice and only for compelling reasons.
Continuance requests for settlement conferences must be made within 14 days of notice.
Continuance requests granted only for most compelling reasons.
Extension requests require formal motion, proposed order, and certification of counsel concurrence/objection.
Failure to identify expert witnesses or provide reports bars expert testimony at trial.
Counsel must be prepared to address trial matters including exhibit stipulations and demonstrative exhibit use.
Counsel must meet and confer before final pretrial conference regarding videotape testimony.
Counsel must provide videotape deposition transcript and objection list to Judge before final pretrial conference.
Counsel must arrange technology assistance before trial if using technology.
Court will not tolerate delays due to unpreparedness for technology use.
Continuance requests must be made via docketed letter within 14 days of notice.
Parties must notify court in advance if deadlines cannot be met, with explanation and proposed new deadline, or face sanctions.
All discovery motions must be filed and served before discovery deadline.
Summary judgment and Daubert motions must meet specific filing deadlines.
Extension/continuance requests must be emailed in advance with detailed basis, party positions, and suggested new dates.
Extension requests must be emailed in advance with detailed basis and party positions.
Reply and sur-reply briefs must be filed within 7 days of the brief they respond to
Continuance requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the settlement conference notice.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
Opposition to pro hac vice motions must be filed within one business day.
Trial date continuances require extraordinary circumstances and demonstrated good cause.
When non-incarcerated party opposes continuance/extension, movant must file motion under Section III.B with basis and positions.
Continuance motions must include reasons, opposing position, time sought, and scheduling conflicts.
Continuance requests must be filed as motions with proposed order for joint requests
Opposition to continuance motion must be filed within 3 business days with reasons
Continuances impacting oral argument or trial dates require 14+ business days notice and good cause
Continuance requests must be in writing with reason and opposing party's position.
Threshold motions must be filed at least 7 days before Rule 16 conference.
Complex motions in limine must be filed at least 7 business days before final pretrial conference.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
Continuance requests must be filed as motions; joint requests require proposed order; 3-day opposition period.
Continuances impacting oral argument or trial dates require 14 business days notice and good cause.
Criminal trial continuance requests must be filed at least 14 days before the scheduled trial date.
Expedited sentencing requests require 2-day advance notice to chambers and probation.
Continuance requests must be submitted via email only; motions for continuances are prohibited. Continuances require stipulation of all parties and cannot affect discovery cutoff or trial date.
Written email request required for continuances or extensions affecting discovery cutoff or trial date, including basis and adversary position.
Written defendant consent on Speedy Trial Act form required before any continuance is granted.
Requests for continuances or extensions must be made at least 7 days before the deadline (or show good cause), emailed to Chambers with specific subject line wording, and must state opposing counsel's position.
Continuance requests require 14 days notice or good cause, proposed order with Speedy Trial Act findings, and speedy trial waiver.
Criminal trial continuance motions must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
Continuance requests exceeding 90 days will not be considered.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 14 days before trial as motions with reasons, accompanied by a proposed order consistent with the Speedy Trial Act; letters are prohibited.
Extension requests must be made by motion or stipulation demonstrating good cause; letter requests are not accepted.
Trial continuances only allowed in exceptional circumstances with court motion and leave.
Criminal continuance requests must be filed 14 days in advance, state reasons, length ≤120 days, include speedy trial waiver and proposed order.
Counsel must notify the Court before making travel plans if an extraordinary occurrence arises after the trial schedule is set.
Continuances/extensions not affecting key deadlines may be granted via all-party stipulation; those affecting deadlines require advance motion with unforeseeable/insurmountable causes, and stipulations must be filed on ECF.
Continuances delaying Magistrate Judge settlement conferences are likely denied unless counsel demonstrate diligence; upon denial, counsel must detail exchanged and planned discovery.
First extension requests in arbitration-track cases go to the arbitration clerk; subsequent extensions require discovery certification or description and a motion filed on ECF.
Counsel must notify the Court immediately of any unavoidable conflicts affecting the trial schedule.
Continuance motions under the Speedy Trial Act must include reason, length sought, and opposition status.
Extensions to dispositive motion, Daubert, or trial deadlines are generally not granted.
Extensions require showing of circumstances beyond counsel's reasonable control.
Most extension requests require a conference with the Judge.
Additional discovery post-arbitration is generally not permitted.
Extensions/continuances for trial dates or dispositive motion deadlines are rarely granted and may require a hearing.
If settlement unlikely, request video conference at least 1 week before scheduled settlement conference.
Adjournments for authority may result in sanctions and attorney's fees.
Adjournments for additional authority may result in sanctions including opposing party's attorney fees.
Settlement conference continuances over 14 days require Judge Rufe's approval.
Continuances exceeding 90 days are generally not considered.
Extension/continuance requests for trial or dispositive motions require 7 days notice or good cause.
Deadlines must be strictly followed unless compelling reason exists.
Adjournments for additional settlement authority may result in sanctions including opposing party's attorney fees.
Telephone attendance not acceptable without prior approval; sanctions may apply for adjournments.
Extensions/continuances require compelling reasons; settlement negotiations and summer scheduling not compelling
Continuance requests for settlement conferences only granted for compelling reasons.
Extensions/continuances require compelling reasons; settlement negotiations and summer scheduling not compelling
Continuance requests for settlement conferences only granted for compelling reasons.
Requests to exceed page limits must be made 7 days before due date via email to Chambers with "page limits" in subject line.
Unavailability of a witness is not grounds to delay trial.
Replies and sur-replies must be filed within 7 days of the response.
Parties must meet and confer before seeking court intervention for discovery disputes.
Call Chambers for immediate deposition rulings; objecting party pays re-deposition costs if they refuse to answer.
Extensions/continuances require compelling reason and court approval.
Rule 56 motions do not stay scheduling deadlines; extensions require letter or motion.
Initial extension requests are generally accommodated; subsequent requests are less likely to be granted.
Continuances are unlikely once trial is set.
Settlement conference continuances over 14 days require Judge Rufe's approval.
Continuances exceeding 90 days are generally not considered.
Extensions to dispositive motion, Daubert, or trial deadlines are generally not granted.
Extensions require showing of circumstances beyond counsel's reasonable control.
Most extension requests require a conference with the Judge.
Additional discovery post-arbitration is generally not permitted.
Court will not entertain extension requests for dispositive motion or trial deadlines.
Extensions/continuances for trial dates or dispositive motion deadlines are rarely granted and may require a hearing.
If settlement unlikely, request video conference at least 1 week before scheduled settlement conference.
Adjournments for authority may result in sanctions and attorney's fees.
Adjournments for additional authority may result in sanctions including opposing party's attorney fees.
Deadlines must be strictly followed unless compelling reason exists.
Adjournments for additional settlement authority may result in sanctions including opposing party's attorney fees.
Telephone attendance not acceptable without prior approval; sanctions may apply for adjournments.
Extension/continuance requests for trial or dispositive motions require 7 days notice or good cause.
Judge Bartle is extremely reluctant to grant continuances, especially if...
Continuance requests for settlement conferences require compelling reasons.
Timely stipulations for continuances/extensions may be approved with good cause if trial date unaffected.
Multiple continuance requests may require in-person argument.
Joint discovery continuance requests may be motion or stipulation; 7 business days notice required if no impact on trial/motion deadlines.
Continuance requests must be in writing and include the reason and opposing party's position.
Continuances are discouraged; multiple requests may require in-person appearance.
Extension stipulations must be emailed to Chambers and require court approval.
Sentencing continuances discouraged, granted only for good cause, and limited to maximum of 90 days.
After initial 90-day continuance, additional continuances require joint written request stating good cause, with 45-day joint status updates required if granted.
Extensions for dispositive motion or trial pool deadlines granted only in very limited circumstances.
Unopposed extension requests are not automatically granted.
Multiple continuance requests in criminal cases are strongly discouraged.
Extension requests require a letter via email with basis and opposing position; unopposed requests need signed stipulation; 2 business day notice required for guaranteed decision.
Final pretrial conference is held in person in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Discovery period is normally 90-120 days, with 120 days including expert examination.
Additional discovery time allowed in complex cases or upon showing of need.
Judge encourages early essential discovery to foster settlement and minimize costs.
Final pretrial conference is conducted on the record.
Objections to videotape testimony not agreed upon will be reviewed at final pretrial conference.
Court does not provide technology assistance for trial.
Courtroom access arranged through Judge Carlos' deputy clerk.
Joint continuance requests after first continuance can be emailed to Criminal Deputy Clerk.
Suppression, Starks, and Daubert hearings held at least 14 days before trial.
Joint stipulation can extend Answer/Complaint deadline by up to 30 days; discovery extensions need not be filed.
Discovery time calculated from Rule 16 Scheduling Order date, not conference date.
Default e-discovery order applies if parties cannot agree.
Virtual conferences via letter/email for straightforward disputes; motions for complex disputes.
Letter requests acceptable for uncontested continuances of Rule 16 deadlines, pretrial conferences, or motion response extensions.
Discovery period typically 60-90 days from initial pretrial conference.
Flexible with continuances early in litigation, strict near trial.
No specific advance notice required for continuance requests.
Final pretrial conference is held in person in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Discovery period is normally 90-120 days, with 120 days including expert examination.
Additional discovery time allowed in complex cases or upon showing of need.
Judge encourages early essential discovery to foster settlement and minimize costs.
Final pretrial conference is conducted on the record.
Objections to videotape testimony not agreed upon will be reviewed at final pretrial conference.
Court does not provide technology assistance for trial.
Courtroom access arranged through Judge Carlos' deputy clerk.
Discovery period typically 90-120 days, subject to extension.
Joint discovery continuances granted if made 7+ business days before deadline and don't impact key dates
Extension requests do not require a formal motion; contact the Deputy Clerk to arrange a conference.
Eastern District of New York
View all rules for EDNY.Adjournment and extension requests must be filed at least three business days in advance and through ECF, except pro se litigants.
Adjournment or extension requests must include the current deadline/appearance date and the reason for the request.
Adjournment or extension requests must address adversary consent, proposed new date coordination, Speedy Trial Act time exclusion basis if applicable, and effects on other dates with a proposed revised scheduling order when needed.
Requests to exceed memorandum page limits must be made in writing at least 5 days before the due date, or 2 days for reply briefs.
Adjournment, conference-change, and deadline-extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions and, unless emergency, made at least three business days before the conference.
Adjournment or extension motions must include prior date/request history, reason, consent position, and where appropriate impacts on other dates or proposed rescheduled dates.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed as motions on ECF at least two business days before the relevant date.
Late adjournment or extension requests must include a good-faith explanation and be accompanied by telephone notice to Chambers.
Adjournment or extension requests must include the existing date, prior request history, consent position, and impact on other court dates.
Requests to change an in-person conference to virtual are treated as adjournments and require good cause plus compliance with the two-business-day timing and content requirements.
Filing an adjournment or extension request does not pause existing deadlines or conference dates unless the Court grants the request.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, number of prior requests, their disposition, and adversary consent status.
Adjournments/extensions affecting other dates require attached proposed Revised Scheduling Order.
Adjournment of court appearance requires 48 hours notice unless emergency.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF at least 3 business days before deadline, except for pro se litigants.
Court will not adjourn deadlines upon settlement in principle; only upon effective stipulation of dismissal or accepted Rule 68 offer.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF and include 6 specific elements including original date, previous requests, adversary consent, and proposed rescheduled date.
Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless emergency, with explanation required for late requests.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be filed at least 48 hours in advance, while emergency requests within 48 hours must be initiated by phone call to the Case Manager.
Extension requests must be filed as a Motion for Extension of Time, include specified disclosures, be made on 48 hours’ notice absent good cause, and include a proposed revised schedule when other dates are affected.
Requests for adjournment or extension must be made via letter motion, 48 hours prior to deadline.
Adjournment requests must be in writing at least 48 hours in advance (absent emergency) and include original/proposed dates, reasons, consent status, and revised deadlines.
Trials may be scheduled with only two weeks notice, and adjournments will not be granted absent extraordinary circumstances.
Adjournment requests must be made 72 hours in advance in writing via letter-motion.
Adjournment requests must be made by letter only, not by email or telephone.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed electronically as letter-motions.
Adjournment requests for court conferences, sentencing, or plea hearings must be in writing and made at least 72 hours prior absent emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must state the original date and proposed new date.
Adjournment or extension requests must include reasons, consent status, and proposed dates.
Adjournment and extension requests require at least two business days of advance notice.
Adjournment, conference-change, and deadline-extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions and, unless emergency, made at least three business days before the conference.
Adjournment or extension motions must include prior date/request history, reason, consent position, and where appropriate impacts on other dates or proposed rescheduled dates.
Applications for adjournments must be made at least one week before sentencing.
Adjournment or extension requests must be written and include specific required details including reason, deadline history, adversary position, and proposed new dates.
Absent emergency, adjournments of appearances and filing deadline extensions must be requested at least two business days in advance.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least one week before the scheduled sentencing.
A chambers phone call is mandatory for requests to adjourn court appearances scheduled within 24 hours.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing at least one week in advance and must include the reason and opposing party consent position, including reasons for any non-consent.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed by ECF letter motion at least 3 business days in advance and include the reason and original deadline/conference date.
Adjournment or extension requests must state prior request outcomes, adversary consent position, and proposed new dates.
Pretrial conference adjournment requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance unless there is an emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must include prior-date history and adversary-consent details.
Requests to adjourn a court appearance must be made more than one week before the scheduled date.
Consent motions to continue must be filed by 5pm one week before the scheduled date after consulting chambers staff.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be filed at least 48 hours in advance, while emergency requests within 48 hours must be initiated by phone call to the Case Manager.
Extension requests must be filed as a Motion for Extension of Time, include specified disclosures, be made on 48 hours’ notice absent good cause, and include a proposed revised schedule when other dates are affected.
Adjournment and extension requests must be in writing and include specified prior-request and adversary-position details, plus revised dates when other deadlines are affected.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless there is an emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed at least three business days in advance and through ECF, except pro se litigants.
Adjournment or extension requests must include the current deadline/appearance date and the reason for the request.
Adjournment or extension requests must address adversary consent, proposed new date coordination, Speedy Trial Act time exclusion basis if applicable, and effects on other dates with a proposed revised scheduling order when needed.
Requests to exceed memorandum page limits must be made in writing at least 5 days before the due date, or 2 days for reply briefs.
Adjournment or extension requests must be filed at least three business days before the relevant deadline or appearance unless there is an emergency.
Adjournment or extension requests must be filed on ECF at least 48 hours in advance, with meet-and-confer and joint proposed dates, unless emergency.
Extensions are not permitted for this pretrial submission requirement.
Adjournment or extension requests must be filed by ECF letter (except pro se) and include specified prior-date, history, consent, schedule, and grounds information.
Sentencing adjournment applications must be filed in writing at least 10 business days before sentencing.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed in writing at least two business days in advance with specified information, filed through ECF as motions, and include revised scheduling information when other dates are affected.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed by ECF letter at least 48 hours before the relevant deadline or appearance.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed by ECF letter at least 48 hours in advance and include specified details.
Adjournment and extension requests must be made as soon as possible and at least two business days in advance unless there is an emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must include prior dates, prior request history, reasons, adversary position, and effects on other deadlines with proposed new dates.
Extension requests for responsive pleadings must be directed to the assigned Magistrate Judge and filed on ECF.
Requests for extensions of time must be filed on ECF using the motion event type.
Any adjournment or extension of briefing deadlines requires court permission.
Adjournment and extension requests must be made as soon as the need is known and at least two business days in advance unless there is an emergency.
Extension requests must be filed as a motion and include specified details such as prior requests, reasons, proposed dates, consent position, and impacts on other deadlines.
Adjournment/continuance requests must be filed by motion and include required details including prior requests, reasons, available dates, adversary position, and (if applicable) speedy-trial waiver consent.
Adjournment/continuance requests for sentencing must be filed by motion and include specified scheduling, history, reason, and consent details.
Extension requests for sentencing-memorandum deadlines must be filed by motion and include specified date, history, reason, proposed date, and consent information.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed as ECF motions at least two business days before the deadline or appearance.
Adjournment or extension requests must include original and proposed dates, reasons, prior requests and outcomes, adversary position, and impact on other dates.
Adjournment and extension request letters must be electronically filed under the Motions event, not as letters under Other Documents.
Adjournment and extension requests must be written, filed on ECF, and submitted at least two business days before the deadline or appearance.
Adjournment/extension requests must include the original date, reason, requested extra time, and prior request history with outcomes.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing at least five business days before sentencing, with any government response due at least two business days before sentencing.
Adjournment or extension requests must be made at least two business days before the deadline or appearance unless there is an emergency.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed in writing at least two business days in advance and include specified required details, with conference adjournments also requiring at least three alternative dates.
Any request to revise the schedule requires Court approval.
Adjournment or extension requests must include prior date, reason, prior-request history, adversary position, and effects on other dates with a proposed revised schedule if applicable.
Requests to exceed memorandum page limits must be written, state the basis, be made five business days before the due date, and for reply briefs at least one day before.
Sentencing adjournment applications must be written and filed at least five business days before sentencing, with extensions only for good cause.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as "Motions" on ECF, not as "Letters."
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance (absent emergency) and cannot be made telephonically absent extraordinary circumstances.
Adjournment/extension requests must include: (a) the date/deadline, (b) the reason (busy schedule insufficient), and (c) number of previous requests.
Parties seeking adjournment of a Court conference must propose mutually convenient rescheduled dates.
Adjournment requests affecting other appearances or deadlines must include proposed schedule revisions.
Adjournment requests must state whether other parties consent or efforts made to contact them.
Adjournment requests must indicate whether they affect other scheduled appearances or deadlines.
Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 3 business days before the deadline, unless an emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must include specific information: dates, reason, previous request history, other parties' consent, and impact on other deadlines.
Parties must meet and confer in good faith before requesting adjournments or extensions, unless an emergency.
Adjournment applications for sentencing must be filed at least 10 business days before sentencing, with responses due 6 business days prior.
Adjournment requests must be in writing with specific elements and made at least 48 hours in advance unless an emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must be in writing via ECF with specific required elements.
Adjournment and extension requests require 2 business days advance notice unless emergency.
Criminal adjournment requests have additional requirements regarding new dates and Speedy Trial Act time exclusions.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be submitted at least 10 business days before sentencing, with responses due 6 business days prior.
At least 3 days notice required for guilty plea on violation of supervised release.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF and include 6 specific elements including original date, previous requests, adversary consent, and proposed rescheduled date.
Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless emergency, with explanation required for late requests.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, number of prior requests, their disposition, and adversary consent status.
Adjournments/extensions affecting other dates require attached proposed Revised Scheduling Order.
Adjournment of court appearance requires 48 hours notice unless emergency.
Adjournment requests require at least 3 business days advance notice.
Written adjournment/extension requests must include reason, original date, previous request history, adversary position, and proposed new dates.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 working days before the deadline unless emergency.
Adjournment requests within 24 hours of appearance require ECF filing and phone call to chambers.
Briefing schedule modifications require Court approval via ECF extension request under Individual Rule 1.7.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be in writing, submitted 7 business days in advance, and include the reason and opposing party's consent position.
Applications for sentencing adjournments must be filed at least 5 business days before sentencing, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing and include 6 specific elements.
Absent exceptional circumstances, sentencing adjournment applications must be written, filed at least 5 business days in advance, and include the reason, consent position, and if no consent, opposing reasons.
Adjournment or enlargement requests must be written ECF filings and include specified background and consent information.
If other scheduled dates are impacted, adjournment/enlargement requests must include proposed revised dates.
Requests for adjournment or enlargement must be made at least two business days before the deadline or appearance, except emergencies.
In pre-conviction criminal cases, adjournment requests must state whether parties agreed on a new date or availability period.
Sentencing adjournment applications must be submitted in writing at least 10 business days before sentencing.
Any response to a sentencing adjournment application must be filed in writing at least 6 business days before sentencing.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions at least two business days in advance (absent emergency) and include specified details.
Adjournment or enlargement requests must be written and include specified history/consent details, and must include proposed revised dates if other scheduled dates are affected.
Adjournment or extension requests must be made at least two working days in advance, and requests within 24 hours of an appearance require a phone call to chambers.
Adjournment requests for in-court proceedings must be made at least 2 business days in advance.
Adjournment requests require at least 48 hours of advance notice.
Adjournment requests must state the original conference date, the number of prior requests, and the reason for the request.
If an adjournment request affects other deadlines, a revised proposed discovery plan/scheduling order must be attached.
Adjournment requests must be filed at least two business days before the conference unless there is an emergency.
Extension requests must include the original deadline, reason, number of prior requests, and other parties’ consent position or efforts to obtain it.
Extension requests must be made at least two business days before the relevant deadline unless there is an emergency.
Sentencing adjournment applications must be filed at least five business days before sentencing.
Adjournment or extension requests must be written and include specified background and scheduling details.
Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least two working days in advance unless there is an emergency.
Adjournment requests made within 24 hours of an appearance must be filed on ECF and followed by a call to chambers.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be written, filed at least five business days before sentencing, and include the reason and the opposing party’s consent position (or reasons for non-consent).
Adjournment or extension requests must be written and include specified details, including impact on other scheduled dates.
Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least two business days in advance unless there is an emergency.
Adjournment requests within 24 hours of a court appearance require both ECF filing and a call to chambers.
Sentencing adjournment applications must be written, filed at least five business days in advance, and include the reason plus the opposing party’s consent position and stated reasons for non-consent.
Adjournment or extension requests must include specific required details, and if other dates are affected, include a proposed revised schedule.
Adjournment or extension requests must include specific prior-request and adversary-position details, and include a revised scheduling order if other dates are affected.
Requests to adjourn a court appearance must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless there is an emergency.
Court-appearance adjournment requests must be made at least two business days in advance unless there is an emergency.
Requests for adjournment or extension must be made via letter motion, 48 hours prior to deadline.
Adjournment requests must be in writing at least 48 hours in advance (absent emergency) and include original/proposed dates, reasons, consent status, and revised deadlines.
Trials may be scheduled with only two weeks notice, and adjournments will not be granted absent extraordinary circumstances.
Adjournment requests must be made 72 hours in advance in writing via letter-motion.
Adjournment requests must be made by letter only, not by email or telephone.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed electronically as letter-motions.
Adjournment requests for court conferences, sentencing, or plea hearings must be in writing and made at least 72 hours prior absent emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must state the original date and proposed new date.
Adjournment or extension requests must include reasons, consent status, and proposed dates.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed as motions on ECF at least two business days before the relevant date.
Late adjournment or extension requests must include a good-faith explanation and be accompanied by telephone notice to Chambers.
Adjournment or extension requests must include the existing date, prior request history, consent position, and impact on other court dates.
Requests to change an in-person conference to virtual are treated as adjournments and require good cause plus compliance with the two-business-day timing and content requirements.
Filing an adjournment or extension request does not pause existing deadlines or conference dates unless the Court grants the request.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed as written electronic motions at least two business days before the appearance unless there is an emergency.
Adjournment and extension requests must include the original date, reason, party consent position, and count of prior requests.
Adjournment requests for court proceedings must provide alternative dates when all parties are available.
Extension motions must state whether the request is on consent.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed as motions with advance notice and must include specific required details or they will be denied.
Requests to amend discovery deadlines require a showing of good cause after the scheduling order is entered.
Adjournment and extension requests must be filed by motion with advance notice and must include specified information about prior requests, consent, and reasons.
Adjournment or extension requests that affect other dates must include a proposed revised scheduling order.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require written submission at least 48 hours in advance, with emergency requests within 48 hours initiated by phone to the case manager.
Extension requests must be in writing and include the original date, prior extension history, and the adversary’s consent position including reasons for refusal.
When the adversary does not consent, extension requests must be submitted at least 24 hours before the deadline unless good cause is shown.
Adversary consent alone is insufficient to justify an adjournment, extension, or Speedy Trial time exclusion.
Adjournment requests should include a revised schedule for affected deadlines and conference adjournments should include at least three available new dates.
Adverse party consent is not sufficient ground for extension or adjournment.
Deadlines generally not adjourned if parties reached settlement in principle but haven't filed stipulation to dismiss.
Trial dates will only be adjourned in exceptional circumstances once set.
Adjournment requests for appearances within 24 hours require a phone call to chambers.
Extension requests for objection/response deadlines must be directed to Judge Gujarati.
If an adjournment or extension affects other scheduled dates, revised dates for those affected dates should be proposed.
Last-minute or untimely adjournment/extension requests may not be considered, and parties must proceed unless the Court grants relief.
Adversary consent alone is insufficient to justify an adjournment, extension, or Speedy Trial time exclusion.
Requests to exceed memorandum page limits must be in writing 5 business days before the due date, except reply-brief requests which require at least 3 business days.
Adjournment requests for conferences must propose at least three mutually convenient new dates and times.
Schedule revisions require court approval and must be requested under Rule 1.D.
After oral argument is scheduled, adjournment requires consent of all parties and written notice to the Court at least one week in advance.
Parties must meet and confer and grant professional courtesy for reasonable adjournment requests, especially the first request.
When seeking to adjourn a court conference, the party should propose mutually convenient dates for rescheduling.
Adjournments affecting other dates must include proposed revised dates.
Government must provide 2 days advance notice if a victim will give an impact statement at sentencing.
If adjournment/extension affects other dates, propose revisions after conferring with opposing counsel.
Adjournment requests affecting other dates must propose revisions to those dates.
Requests to exceed memorandum page limits must be in writing, show good cause and basis, and be filed 5 business days before due date (2 days for reply briefs).
Any trial adjournment request by a defendant awaiting trial should include a speedy trial waiver.
Default bankruptcy appeal briefing deadlines may be extended by stipulation if submitted no later than 2 business days before the brief is due.
If an extension affects other deadlines, the request must include a revised proposed discovery plan/scheduling order and should also seek adjournment of affected conferences.
When an adjournment or extension impacts other dates, revised dates should also be proposed.
Requests for adjournments or extensions in arbitration or mediation proceedings are included among referred matters.
Non-consensual extension requests should be made at least one week before the due date.
Trial dates will only be adjourned in exceptional circumstances once set.
Adjournment requests should include a revised schedule for affected deadlines and conference adjournments should include at least three available new dates.
Emergency circumstances may excuse normal adjournment request requirements.
Southern District of Texas
View all rules for SDTX.Motions for extension of discovery must be filed sufficiently in advance to allow opposing counsel to respond before the deadline.
Motions for extension of discovery deadlines must be filed far enough in advance for opposing counsel to respond before the deadline.
Continuances must be requested by filing a motion.
Motions for extension of deadlines are not considered emergencies.
Joint continuance/extension motions are not binding; continuances granted only at Court’s discretion.
Trial settings are firm; continuances rarely granted for discovery disputes.
Motions to extend discovery deadlines must be filed sufficiently early to allow opposing counsel to respond before the original deadline.
Continuances require motion with affidavit of consent efforts if parties disagree; agreed continuances may be granted without motion.
Continuances of trial dates are only granted for extraordinary circumstances; joint motions are not binding, and witness unavailability is not grounds.
Counsel may agree to extend discovery deadlines without court intervention; court will not grant discovery continuances for post-deadline discovered information absent exceptional circumstances.
Continuance motions must be filed at least 3 business days before the controlling deadline, or will be denied absent good cause.
Trial continuances will not be granted due to witness unavailability.
Extensions of response deadlines must be requested timely; failure to respond timely without good cause is deemed a concession of the issue.
Counsel may request up to 5 business days extension for PSI objections from Probation Office without a motion; extensions exceeding 5 business days require filing a motion to extend.
Extensions of Scheduling and Docket Control Order deadlines are not considered emergencies.
Extension and trial postponement requests must be signed by the attorney and party making the request.
Continuances not granted for expert or medical witness unavailability; use depositions or stipulations instead.
Continuances granted only in extraordinary circumstances once trial is scheduled.
Late motions, responses, or replies must include a motion for leave explaining the delay; only granted for good cause, and late filings without leave will not be considered.
Extensions of certain pretrial deadlines are prohibited, while other deadlines may be extended with all parties' agreement and a filed signed letter.
Counsel agreements for continuances are not binding on the Court; continuances are granted only at the Court’s discretion.
Trials will not be continued due to witness unavailability; counsel must use alternative methods like depositions or stipulations.
Parties may agree to discovery deadline extensions without court approval if they do not affect dispositive motion or docket call dates.
Continuances of dispositive motion deadlines or docket call dates require a motion with explanation of case age/status and prejudice to opposing party; agreed continuances are not binding and need explanation.
Lead counsel actively engaged in litigation may seek an automatic 120-day continuance of trial setting for birth or adoption of a child.
Extensions of discovery/expert deadlines not affecting dispositive/docket-call dates don't need court approval; extensions affecting those dates require a motion.
Extensions of motion response/reply deadlines must be sought by motion, not party agreement alone.
Late filings require a motion for leave with an adequate excuse for failing to request an extension in advance.
Motion submission dates may be extended by counsel agreement unless violating court deadline; Case Manager must be notified in writing immediately.
Discovery extension motions must be filed early enough for opposing counsel to respond before the discovery deadline.
Trial dates rescheduled if prompt notice of scheduling difficulties; continuances disfavored without prompt communication.
Real time transcription requests require 21 calendar days' notice to the Court prior to trial.
Continuances of Scheduling and Docket Control Orders require showing of actual diligence and extraordinary circumstances; continuances in Section 10 matters only permitted for health exigencies or emergencies.
Scheduling orders cannot be altered solely by party agreement; court approval is required for continuances.
Deadlines remain in effect when extension motions are filed; extension motions must be submitted well before impending deadlines.
Agreed extensions of motion submission dates must be notified via letter or email; proposed orders must account for other pending deadlines.
Continuances of firm trial dates disfavored absent exigent circumstances; motions must establish good cause, other court trial settings not good cause unless counsel commenced trial there.
Continuance motions require 3 business days' notice; same-day motions need good cause.
Modification of the Scheduling Order requires a motion establishing good cause, and requested changes must include recommended dates for all adjusted deadlines after the first modification.
Agreed extensions of motion submission dates require notice by letter/email and a proposed order accounting for other deadlines.
Continuances of firm trial dates require good cause; other court trial settings are not good cause unless lead counsel commenced trial, and civil continuances are unlikely due to witness unavailability.
Motions for extension of discovery must be filed sufficiently in advance to allow opposing counsel to respond before the deadline.
Extensions of Scheduling and Docket Control Order deadlines are not considered emergencies.
Extension and trial postponement requests must be signed by the attorney and party making the request.
Continuances not granted for expert or medical witness unavailability; use depositions or stipulations instead.
Continuances granted only in extraordinary circumstances once trial is scheduled.
Late motions, responses, or replies must include a motion for leave explaining the delay; only granted for good cause, and late filings without leave will not be considered.
Extensions of certain pretrial deadlines are prohibited, while other deadlines may be extended with all parties' agreement and a filed signed letter.
Continuances and extensions are granted only at the Court’s discretion; joint agreements are not binding, and continuances for discovery disputes are rarely approved.
Extensions require good cause; first unopposed pre-deadline extensions usually granted, second case-by-case, third disfavored; post-deadline motions comply with FRCP 6(b)(2).
Requests to modify Docket Control Order dates must include recommendations for all subsequent date adjustments.
Deadline extension and continuance motions must be filed before the controlling deadline; granted only at the Court's discretion.
Agreed extensions/continuances require submission of an agreed motion and proposed order; joint agreements are not binding on the Court.
Scheduling Order deadlines may only be modified with court leave and good cause; modification requests must include a proposal adjusting all subsequent dates in the order.
Travel requests must be submitted to Chambers 5 business days before deadline, with exceptions for medical emergencies/funerals; copy to Probation required.
Extensions/continuances must be filed prior to controlling deadline, granted only at Court’s discretion; good cause exempts from rule.
Counsel may request up to 5 business days extension for PSI objections from Probation Office without court motion; longer extensions require immediate filing of motion to extend.
Continuance motions require 3 business days notice; joint motions are not binding and require agreed motion and proposed order.
Failure to appear at a scheduled setting may result in sanctions including dismissal for want of prosecution.
Agreed extensions of motion submission days require prompt written notice to court with proposed order; agreed extensions violating court deadlines need approval.
Scheduling Order deadlines may only be modified with court leave and a showing of good cause.
Continuance motions must be filed at least 3 business days before controlling deadline; granted only at Court's discretion, denied if non-compliant without good cause.
Untimely responses without good cause are deemed concessions of the issue.
Continuances not granted for prior trial settings unless attorney has commenced trial in another court.
Extensions for PSI objection filing deadlines up to 5 business days may be requested from Probation Office without court motion; longer extensions require immediate filing of motion to extend.
Motions for continuance must be filed at least two weeks before the trial date set in the Scheduling and Docket Control Order.
Modification of Scheduling Order requires a motion establishing good cause.
Continuance requests must include recommended dates for all adjusted deadlines after the first modification.
Discovery deadline extensions do not require approval if they do not affect the Docket Control Order or other court-set deadlines.
Agreed extensions of submission dates require notice via letter/email and a proposed order maintaining other court-set deadlines.
Motions for extension of deadlines are not considered emergencies.
Joint continuance/extension motions are not binding; continuances granted only at Court’s discretion.
Trial settings are firm; continuances rarely granted for discovery disputes.
Continuance motions must be filed at least 3 business days before the controlling deadline, with good cause required for same-day filings.
Parties may agree to extend motion submission deadlines with prompt written notice and proposed order; extensions violating court deadlines require approval.
Scheduling Order deadlines may only be modified by leave of court upon showing good cause, and parties must submit recommendations for adjusting all subsequent dates when requesting a change.
Continuance motions must be filed at least 3 business days before the controlling deadline, or will be denied absent good cause.
Trial continuances will not be granted due to witness unavailability.
Extensions of response deadlines must be requested timely; failure to respond timely without good cause is deemed a concession of the issue.
Counsel may request up to 5 business days extension for PSI objections from Probation Office without a motion; extensions exceeding 5 business days require filing a motion to extend.
Continuances for trial will only be granted in extraordinary circumstances after the trial is scheduled.
Continuances for trial will not be granted due to unavailable witnesses; counsel must use depositions or stipulations for testimony.
Counsel agreements to amend specified pretrial deadlines are invalid; all modifications require court order.
Joint and unopposed motions for continuance are granted only at the Court’s discretion.
All continuance motions must specify the requested duration and any applicable Speedy Trial Act exceptions.
Trial continuances will not be granted for unavailable witnesses; counsel must use depositions or stipulations to present testimony.
Continuances of trial dates are only granted for extraordinary circumstances; joint motions are not binding, and witness unavailability is not grounds.
Counsel may agree to extend discovery deadlines without court intervention; court will not grant discovery continuances for post-deadline discovered information absent exceptional circumstances.
Joint continuance motions not binding; continuances not granted for witness unavailability, counsel must use depositions/stipulations.
Continuance motions must include applicable Speedy Trial Act exceptions and requested continuance length.
Unopposed/joint continuance motions for sentencing must be presented to Case Manager before hearing.
Modification of the Scheduling Order requires a motion establishing good cause.
Agreed extensions of motion submission dates must be communicated by letter or email with reasons and a proposed order maintaining other deadlines.
Motions to extend discovery deadlines must be filed sufficiently early to allow opposing counsel to respond before the original deadline.
Extension requests must obtain court permission before submitting motion papers; lead counsel must personally confer on disputes prior to involving the court.
Motions for extension of discovery deadlines must be filed far enough in advance for opposing counsel to respond before the deadline.
The court only considers motions for continuance filed at least two weeks before the trial date specified in the Scheduling and Docket Control Order.
Discovery extension motions must be filed sufficiently early to allow opposing counsel to respond before the discovery deadline.
Continuances must be requested by filing a motion.
Continuances may only be requested by motion, which must state the reason for request; parties should contact the case manager upon filing.
Continuances require motion with affidavit of consent efforts if parties disagree; agreed continuances may be granted without motion.
Continuances must be requested by motion filed at least 3 business days prior to hearing (or state emergency nature), stating good cause, requested continuance length/dates, and served on interested parties with certificate of service; party agreement alone is not good cause.
Requests to continue § 341 meetings must be submitted to the Trustee’s office before seeking a continuance.
Non-calendar impacting deadline extensions may be agreed via written stipulation filed with court; all other extensions require written motion and court order.
Continuances must be requested by motion, which must state the reason for the request and the additional time needed.
Pending motions, attorney conflicts, and incomplete discovery (without good faith showing) are invalid excuses for continuances or discovery deadline failures.
Unopposed, agreed, or joint continuance motions and proposed orders are granted at court discretion and must include all parties' signatures.
Requests to extend discovery deadlines or postpone trial must be signed by the attorney and party making the request.
Continuances for unavailable witnesses are not granted; counsel must use deposition or stipulation to present testimony.
Continuances are granted only in extraordinary circumstances once a trial is scheduled.
Extension requests for scheduling order deadlines should be made before the deadline expires; late requests are disfavored.
Jury selection is typically third week of each month; continuances not granted for prior trial settings unless attorney is in another trial.
Discovery extension motions must be filed early enough for opposing counsel to respond before the deadline.
Joint continuance motions are not binding and are granted only at the Court's discretion.
Word limit extensions are rarely granted and must be sought well in advance of deadlines.
Continuances of trial settings unlikely in civil cases for witness unavailability; use stipulations or depositions for testimony.
Continuances based on failure to complete discovery are disfavored, with potential sanctions for discovery failures.
Motions to extend word limits are rarely granted; must be sought well in advance of filing deadlines.
Discovery extension motions must be filed early enough for opposing counsel to respond before the deadline.
Trial continuances are not granted for witness unavailability; counsel must use depositions or stipulations to present testimony.
Trial continuances generally not granted due to witness unavailability.
Trial continuances will not be granted due to witness unavailability.
Responding parties needing more time must request an extension consistent with court rules.
Trial continuances are not granted due to witness unavailability; counsel must use depositions or stipulations for unavailable witness testimony.
Jury selection is typically third week of each month; continuances not granted for prior trial settings unless attorney is in another trial.
Extension requests for scheduling order deadlines should be made before the deadline expires; late requests are disfavored.
Joint continuance motions are not binding and will only be granted at the court's discretion.
Submission dates may be extended by counsel agreement unless violating court deadline; Case Manager must be immediately notified in writing.
Continuances are disfavored if counsel do not promptly notify the Court of scheduling difficulties.
The Court will respect bona fide vacation requests.
Motions to extend deadlines or cut-off dates are not classified as emergencies.
Joint motions for continuance are not binding and are granted only at the Court's discretion.
Discovery deadline extensions may be made by written party agreement without court involvement; agreements need not be filed.
Vacation requests for trial or hearing dates are respected if made well in advance.
Bona fide vacation requests for continuances will be granted.
Motions for extension of deadlines and discovery disputes are not considered emergencies.
Plaintiff may request a reasonable continuance if service has not been perfected.
Parties may agree to extend discovery deadlines without court approval if the extension does not affect the scheduling order or other ordered deadlines.
Parties may extend discovery deadlines by agreement without court approval if the extension does not impact the Scheduling Order or other court-set deadlines.
The Court will accommodate vacation and family-related continuance requests if made well in advance of the hearing or trial.
Motions to extend Docket Control Order deadlines or cut-off dates are not classified as emergencies.
Motions to extend Scheduling Order deadlines or cut-off dates are not classified as emergencies.
Motions to extend scheduling order deadlines are not considered emergencies.
Party agreements on continuance of deadlines are not binding on the Court but are considered.
Plaintiff may request a reasonable continuance of the scheduling conference if service has not been perfected.
Vacation and family-related continuance requests are accommodated if made well in advance of the hearing or trial.
Agreed extensions of discovery deadlines require no approval if they do not affect the Scheduling Order or other court-set deadlines.
Vacation and family-related continuance requests are accommodated if submitted well in advance of the hearing or trial.
The Court will respect bona fide vacation requests.
Motions to extend deadlines or cut-off dates are not classified as emergencies.
Joint motions for continuance are not binding and are granted only at the Court's discretion.
Bona fide vacation requests for continuances will be respected by the court.
Northern District of California
View all rules for NDCA.Parties cannot stipulate to continue case management, status, or pretrial conferences without court approval.
Request for telephone attendance must include facts establishing good cause.
Exceptions to discovery limitations require stipulation or court order.
Good cause required to excuse meet and confer requirement.
Emergency relief requires reasonable effort to notify opposing party and counsel.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 3 court days before the deadline.
Briefing schedules must allow 14 days (28 days for SJ/Daubert/class cert) between final filing and hearing unless good cause shown.
Zoom appearance requests must be filed and served at least 1 week before hearing.
Demonstratives must be exchanged and submitted 48 hours before hearing (by Friday 5pm if weekend).
Deposition notice requires 30-day advance notice; counter-proposal due within 10 days.
Request for more than 10 claim construction terms requires good cause demonstration and must be filed 2 weeks before deadline; without leave, only first 10 terms will be construed and sanctions may apply.
Requests to continue hearings or CMCs must be made 72 hours in advance.
Proposed schedule must allow max 24 months to trial-setting conference and min 20 weeks from dispositive motions.
Case schedules and trial dates will only be modified for good cause.
Allow at least 14 days between final filing and hearing for stipulated briefing schedules.
Hearings on summary judgment or patent motions should allow 21 days.
Remote appearance requests must be made by administrative motion at least one week in advance.
Extension requests must be submitted 72 hours in advance with justification, history of previous requests, and proposed order.
Page limit enlargement requests must be submitted 72 hours in advance with specific opposition deadline.
Depositions of fact witnesses must be noticed at least 30 days before close of fact discovery.
Extension/continuance requests require 3 business days notice; opposition must be filed by 12:00 p.m. one business day before deadline or per LR 7-11.
Page limit enlargement requests require 3 business days notice; opposition must be filed by 12:00 p.m. one business day before deadline or per LR 7-11.
Continuance requests must be emailed with proposed dates and accompanied by joint statement on docket.
Zoom/telephone participation requests must be made within 7 days of referral
Settlement conference continuance requires ECF filing with compelling reason and opposition within 2 days if objected
Settlement "in principle" does not excuse parties from trial; only approved continuance releases obligation.
Counsel must continue preparing filings and be ready to proceed pending conference
Only Court-approved continuance releases parties from proceeding obligation.
Time limit adjustments require Court approval if trial date changes.
Must give 20 days notice if no agreement reached.
Depositions must be noticed at least 10 days in advance.
Document requests to witnesses must be served at least 30 days before deposition.
Discovery cut-off is 14 days before pretrial conference; late disclosure requires good cause and 24-hour disclosure.
Request for more than ten terms requires good cause demonstration and must be filed two weeks before joint statement deadline.
Opposition briefs must be filed 14 days before hearing.
Request for relief from 10-motion limit must be filed 35 days before final pretrial conference
Reply briefs must be filed 7 days before hearing.
Written stipulation required for status conference continuances with specific content requirements.
Continuance requests must be filed by 10:00 a.m. Monday before hearing with proposed order.
Continuance requests must be emailed with proposed dates and accompanied by joint statement on docket.
Settlement conference continuance requests must be filed on ECF with compelling reason and other party's position.
Request for more than 10 claim construction terms requires good cause demonstration and must be filed 2 weeks before deadline; without leave, only first 10 terms will be construed and sanctions may apply.
Deponent has 10 days to counter-propose alternative date within 30 days.
Documents must be served 30 days before deposition.
Opening briefs due at least six weeks before claim construction hearing.
Detention motions must be filed by 3:00 p.m. the court day before hearing.
8:30 a.m. cut-off for morning add-ons to criminal calendar; after that only under limited circumstances.
Continuance requests must be filed 3 court days before hearing with proposed order.
Discovery cut-off is 14 days before pretrial conference; late disclosure may be excluded unless good cause shown and disclosed within 24 hours.
Sentencing memoranda due 7 days before sentencing; responses due 5 days before
Objections to exhibits due by 5:00 PM day before witness testimony.
Daily witness/exhibit lists due by 6:00 PM day before trial.
Deposition excerpts due 5 days before trial (except impeachment/rebuttal).
Deposition objections due 2 days before trial.
Daily transcript requests must be arranged before pretrial conference.
Daily transcript/real-time reporting requests must be submitted 14 days before trial.
Interpreter requests must be made 30 days before trial.
Motions must be filed within 14 days of reservation.
Hearing reservation expires if motion not filed within 14 days.
Continuance requests must be filed 3 court days before hearing with proposed order.
Briefing must be complete 7 days before hearing unless otherwise ordered.
Motions (non-sentencing) must be filed 21 days before hearing without stipulation.
Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference.
Extension/continuance requests must be filed 3 business days before deadline/hearing.
Continuances and procedural changes require signed stipulation with proposed order, or motion/administrative request; court order required upon showing of good cause.
Case management conference continuances require separate filing at least 72 hours before.
Page limit increase motions must be filed at least 72 hours before brief deadline.
Extension/continuance requests require 3 business days notice; opposition due 12pm one business day before deadline or per LR 7-11.
Page limit enlargement requests require 3 business days notice; opposition due 12pm one business day before deadline or per LR 7-11.
Extensions/continuances of case schedule dates require particularized good cause; trial continuances require compelling good cause. All changes need Court order.
Court will not extend case deadlines for pending discovery disputes absent truly compelling reasons.
Requests to continue hearings or deadlines must include details of previous extensions and proposed new dates, and be filed at least two court days before the deadline.
Requests to extend deadlines or continue hearings must be filed at least three business days in advance and meet specific good cause requirements.
Trial dates are firm; continuances are disfavored, rarely granted for principle settlements; stipulated dismissal ordinarily required.
Requests to extend deadlines or continue hearings must be filed at least 3 business days in advance, and are generally only granted for unforeseen emergencies or written settlement agreements.
Requests to enlarge page limits must be filed at least three business days before the deadline.
Telephone attendance at case management conferences requires 2-week advance written request showing good cause.
Page limit enlargement requests require 3-5 court days advance notice depending on type.
Trial dates are firm and continuances are disfavored
Court rarely continues trials due to settlements in principle
Motions for remote hearings by Zoom must be filed one week in advance.
Counsel must confer promptly to determine if continuance is needed
Court may change trial date due to scheduling conflicts
Parties may seek time limit adjustments if trial date changes, subject to Court approval
Continuance requests must be submitted at least 7 days in advance; extensions beyond 4 weeks unlikely without good cause.
Rescheduling requests must be in writing 10 days before conference with good cause.
Request to construe more than 10 terms must show good cause and be filed 2 weeks before deadline; sanctions for non-compliance.
Trial dates are firm and continuances are disfavored
Court rarely continues trials due to settlements in principle
Extrinsic evidence not ordinarily heard; testimony requests due within two weeks of hearing.
Live testimony at claim construction requires court order and 14-day advance motion.
Trial continuances generally denied except for exigent circumstances or complete settlement.
Extensions/continuances granted only for unforeseen emergency or settlement agreement.
Requests to appear telephonically must be filed and served one week before the conference.
Initial CMC may be held 60+ days after hearing if dispositive motion pending.
Court may change trial date due to scheduling conflicts.
Case management conference can be moved to 15 days after dispositive motion to dismiss hearing.
Trial dates typically set 12-16 months after complaint filing.
Pretrial conference 1-2 weeks before trial; dispositive motions due 2-3 months before pretrial.
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
View all rules for CA-LOS-ANGELES-SUPERIOR.Trial continuances require noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation with good cause declaration; filing fee required.
Parties must submit a stipulation and order to continue/reschedule hearings; trial dates are firm, and motions taken off calendar require immediate phone notice to chambers.
Extension of time to file briefs must be filed before the due date, supported by good cause, and comply with Local Rule 9.9.
Continuances for oral argument require good cause; stipulations need Presiding Judge approval; written applications comply with Local Rule 9.9 and are ruled on without hearing.
Continuance requests require written stipulation stating complaint date, proposed dates, good cause, and payment of fees; opposed requests need good cause showing.
Continuance requests require submission of stipulation + proposed order or ex parte application, plus good cause showing.
Extension of time to file brief must be filed before brief due, supported by good cause.
Continuances require good cause; stipulated continuances need presiding judge approval; applications comply with Local Rule 9.9.
Trial continuance requests require an affirmative showing of reasonable diligence, unforeseen circumstances, and remaining preparation details.
Trial continuance requests must use noticed motion, stipulation with good cause, or ex parte application; no optional forms allowed.
Arraignments may only be continued for good cause and should not exceed 14 days.
Continuances are permitted via stipulation and order or ex parte application; telephone continuances are prohibited.
Trial continuances are only granted upon a showing of good cause.
Repeated trial continuances, even by stipulation, require a case-specific showing of good cause.
Trial continuance applications must be made no less than one week prior to trial.
Arbitrator may continue arbitration up to 20 days; continuance beyond completion date needs court order.
Continuances of motion hearing dates require court order, not just CRS rescheduling.
Parties must use the Court Reservation System to continue motions and call the courtroom to notify of changes.
Trial continuance requests require an affirmative showing of reasonable diligence, unforeseen circumstances, and remaining preparation details.
Continuances require a written Stipulation and Order stating complaint filing date, current trial date, and proposed FSC and trial dates; if no stipulation, use noticed motion or ex parte.
Trial continuances must be requested via noticed motion or ex parte application, with good cause required.
Continuance stipulations must be filed 5 court days before hearing, showing good cause.
Continuance requests via Stipulation and Order must state complaint filing date, current trial date, and proposed FSC and trial dates.
Continuances require a written Stipulation and Order stating the complaint filing date and proposed new dates; absent stipulation, use noticed motion or ex parte.
Arbitrator may continue arbitration up to 20 days; continuance beyond completion date needs court order.
Trial continuance applications must be made no less than one week prior to trial.
Trial dates cannot be continued by stipulation; continuance requires court hearing and good cause showing.
Continuance motions must be written, include declarations alleging good cause, filed 2 court days prior to hearing; oral motions allowed in exceptional circumstances.
Continuances for removed children cannot result in disposition hearing >60 days after removal hearing, unless exceptional circumstances allow up to 6 months.
Extensions for filing joint trial statements are only permitted by court order.
Arraignments may only be continued for good cause and should not exceed 14 days.
Extension of time to file brief must be filed before brief due, supported by good cause.
Continuances require good cause; stipulated continuances need presiding judge approval; applications comply with Local Rule 9.9.
Extension of time to file briefs must be filed before the due date, supported by good cause, and comply with Local Rule 9.9.
Continuances for oral argument require good cause; stipulations need Presiding Judge approval; written applications comply with Local Rule 9.9 and are ruled on without hearing.
Motions may only be rescheduled up to 10 days before the scheduled hearing date.
Continuances of motion hearing dates must be ordered by the Court; rescheduling on the Court Reservation System alone is insufficient.
Trial continuances may only be requested via ex parte application.
Ex parte applications only entertained in bona fide emergencies; sanctions for misuse.
Trial continuance stipulations must demonstrate good cause per CRC 3.1332(c).
Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation with good cause shown.
Continuance requests for trial or trial setting conferences must demonstrate good cause under Cal. Rules of Court Rule 3.1332.
Continuances of motion hearing dates require court order, not just CRS rescheduling.
Discovery motions must be continued via online system if IDC date is after opposition due date; ex parte relief available if counsel refuses continuance.
Parties must use CRS to continue/withdraw motions and call the courtroom to notify of changes.
Continuance requests require written stipulation stating complaint date, proposed dates, good cause, and payment of fees; opposed requests need good cause showing.
Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion or ex parte application when appropriate.
Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion, ex parte, or stipulation, and supported by good cause.
Trial continuances require a noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation and order with a mandatory good cause declaration.
Continuances must be heard on noticed motion or ex parte application unless stipulated by all parties; declined stipulated continuances must be calendared.
Continuances require noticed motion or ex parte application unless stipulated or court-ordered; trial continuances need good cause.
Continuances for trial, TSC, CMC, MSC require stipulation with good cause, approved at least 2 court days before hearing; no stipulation requires noticed motion or ex parte.
Trial continuances are only granted upon a showing of good cause.
Repeated trial continuances, even by stipulation, require a case-specific showing of good cause.
Motions must be continued via CRS, and the courtroom must be called to notify of the change.
Trial continuances require noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation with good cause declaration; filing fee required.
Motions must be continued or withdrawn via CRS, and the courtroom must be notified by phone.
Continuances require court approval, must be in writing (except emergencies), submitted before original date, with good cause for trial continuances; clerks cannot grant continuances.
Continuance requests require written stipulation with good cause grounds, or noticed motion/ex parte application; continuances with opposition require good cause showing.
Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion or ex parte application when appropriate.
Moving parties must immediately notify the court if a motion is taken off-calendar or continued per CRC 3.1304(b).
Law and motion matters may be continued via CRS, stipulation and order, or ex parte application; telephone continuances are prohibited.
Continuance requests require 7 court days' notice via e-filed stipulation and order.
Trial continuances require a mandatory declaration showing good cause and ADR plans.
Continuance requests require submission of stipulation + proposed order or ex parte application, plus good cause showing.
Continuance requests must be submitted via stipulation and order or ex parte application with good cause, with advance clerk contact to secure proposed date.
Requests to change trial dates must be made via ex parte application or noticed motion.
Continuances of trial, FSC, or MSC dates require good cause, CRC Rule 3.1332 compliance, a court order, and must be made via ex parte application or noticed motion; stipulated continuances are prohibited.
Continuances of status conferences require a stipulation and proposed order filed at least five court days prior, explaining the reason and proposing a new date.
Continuances are permitted via stipulation and order or ex parte application; telephone continuances are prohibited.
Continuance requests must be submitted as stipulation with proposed order or ex parte application, and require good cause showing.
Continuances may be requested via stipulation with proposed order, or noticed motion after good faith discussion if no agreement.
Continuances or taking cases off calendar are only permitted by court order or stipulation.
Telephonic continuances are prohibited; stipulated continuances and telephonic conferences for trial continuances are allowed.
Parties must submit a stipulation and order to continue/reschedule hearings; trial dates are firm, and motions taken off calendar require immediate phone notice to chambers.
Trial continuance requests are disfavored, require good cause, and must include specified statements about the proposed date and mediation.
Trial continuance requests must use noticed motion, stipulation with good cause, or ex parte application; no optional forms allowed.
Continuances or taking a case off calendar is only permitted by court order or stipulation.
Continuances not granted for witnesses who fail to appear timely.
Continuances or taking a case off calendar is only permitted by court order or stipulation.
Continuances require a written Stipulation and Order stating specific dates, or noticed motion/ex parte application if no stipulation.
Agreed continuances must use bulletin board or stipulation with proposed order; contested continuances via ex parte or noticed motion, as soon as practicable.
Continuances are not granted for witnesses who fail to appear timely.
Continuance requests for mediation/settlement conference must include already scheduled date for same.
Continuances not granted for witnesses who fail to appear timely.
Trial continuances require written or on-the-record stipulation from all attorneys of record and/or appearing parties; written stipulations should be filed in advance.
Requests for priority or second call are liberally granted; failure to appear at second call results in OSC and continued hearing.
Telephonic continuances for non-trial/non-law & motion matters may be accepted case-by-case via phone to Dept 38.
Requests for priority or second call are liberally granted; failure to appear at second call results in OSC and continued hearing.
Western District of Washington
View all rules for WDWA.Discovery and non-dispositive motions must be noted no earlier than the 3rd Friday after filing; dispositive motions and preliminary injunction motions must be noted no earlier than the 4th Friday after filing.
Motions to continue must be filed timely; failure to do so constitutes waiver.
Contact Victoria Ericksen by email to request continuance of initial scheduling deadlines.
Meet and confer required before requesting continuance.
Filing written motions/stipulations for continuance is prohibited.
Motions for extension of time must be filed 3 business days before deadline, response due within 2 days, no replies
Motions to continue trial date must be filed before pretrial motions deadline
Motions to extend deadlines must be filed well in advance; deadlines remain in effect until ruling.
Extension requests must be filed at least 3 business days before deadline.
Rescheduling motions must be filed at least 5 business days before hearing.
Defendants must be served within 90 days of filing complaint.
Service must be completed within 90 days of filing the complaint.
Extension motions must be filed at least 3 business days before the deadline; opposition due within 2 business days.
Extension motions must be filed 3 business days before deadline.
Reschedule motions must be filed 5 business days before hearing.
Extension motions must be filed 3 business days before deadline.
Counsel must remain within 20 minutes of courthouse during jury deliberations.
Motions for extension of time must be filed 3 business days before deadline, response due within 2 days, no replies
Motions to continue trial date must be filed before pretrial motions deadline
Motions to continue must be filed timely; failure to do so constitutes waiver.
Discovery and non-dispositive motions must be noted no earlier than the 3rd Friday after filing; dispositive motions and preliminary injunction motions must be noted no earlier than the 4th Friday after filing.
14-day deadline to file appeal motion for magistrate rulings not covered by other procedures.
Motions to continue trial date only allowed for exceptional circumstances.
Time periods extend to next business day if deadline falls on weekend/holiday; ECF system failures after 5pm or >2 hours extend deadlines to next business day.
Over-length motion requests must be filed 3 days before deadline; limited to 700 words/2 pages
Motion for reconsideration must be labeled and filed within 14 days of order
Motions for relief from deadlines must be filed in advance to allow ruling before deadline.
Emergency deadline extensions require adverse party contact, meet-and-confer, and stipulation.
Moving party can renote own motion before response; after response requires stipulation or court order.
Withdrawing motion after noting date requires immediate phone call to chambers; failure may result in sanctions.
Judgment must be entered within 30 days after bench trial unless court orders otherwise for good cause.
Cases pending over 9 months without record proceedings may be dismissed for lack of prosecution; plaintiff gets opportunity to show cause; dismissal operates as adjudication on merits unless court orders otherwise.
Motion for costs must be filed within 21 days of judgment.
Appeal of costs decision must be filed within 7 days.
Written notice (14 days) required before default motion if defaulting party has appeared.
Attorney has 30 days to respond to Order to Show Cause for reciprocal discipline
Attorney has 30 days to respond to Order to Show Cause for criminal conviction
Oppositions due 21 days after motion, replies due 14 days after opposition.
Extension motions must be filed at least 3 business days before deadline.
Rescheduling motions must be filed at least 5 business days before hearing.
Contact Victoria Ericksen by email to request continuance of initial scheduling deadlines.
Meet and confer required before requesting continuance.
Filing written motions/stipulations for continuance is prohibited.
Motions to extend deadlines must be filed well in advance; deadlines remain in effect until ruling.
Continuance requests require prior contact with chambers to obtain an approved trial date, followed by a stipulated motion.
Parties may request amendment to amended case schedule deadlines within 14 days if irreconcilable conflicts exist.
Trial continuances require good cause beyond normal litigation; discovery delays or settlement discussions don't qualify.
Exemption requests must be submitted in writing one week before conference.
Parties may request amendment to amended case schedule deadlines within 14 days if irreconcilable conflicts exist.
Motions to reschedule hearings must be filed at least 5 business days before the hearing with alternative dates.
Trial continuances require good cause beyond normal litigation; discovery delays or settlement discussions don't qualify.
Failure to respond to Order to Show Cause may be deemed acquiescence
Failure to respond to Order to Show Cause may be deemed acquiescence for criminal conviction
Schedule modifications require extraordinary justification to shorten the 90-day period.
Parties should maintain or increase time between deadlines per Section I; Judge will not decrease time between SJ/limine noting and trial without extraordinary basis.
Transfer or remand orders become effective 14 days after filing unless otherwise ordered.
Opposition and reply to costs motion follow LCR 7(d)(3) timing.
Parties may agree to extend deadline to answer or respond to pleadings without court order, absent extraordinary delay or special circumstances.
Western District of Texas
View all rules for WDTX.Motion for continuance must be filed promptly with specific required elements.
Extensions or continuances must be requested as soon as need is known, supported by good cause.
No trial continuance if dispositive motion pending.
Motion and proposed order required for trial continuances; file as soon as possible.
Motion and proposed order required for continuing criminal trials; file as soon as possible; unopposed motions ruled immediately.
Continuance requests must be in writing, made early, and after conferring with opposing counsel.
Requests to modify trial dates must be made in writing.
Trial date modification requests must be in writing with opposing counsel conference required.
Extensions to answer complaint require agreed motion; discovery extensions can be stipulated.
Trial date modification requests must be in writing before discovery deadline.
Trial date modification requests must be in writing with opposing counsel conference.
Case dismissal for want of prosecution after 90 days without service.
Stipulated extensions allowed for criminal cases without affecting other pretrial dates.
Dispositive motions ruled on as far in advance as possible; trial continued if not addressed.
Trial continuance requests must be in writing with opposing counsel conference; hearing if no agreement.
Response to discovery dispute summary due in 3 business days
Motion to transfer must be filed within 3 weeks of CMC or 8 weeks of service, whichever is later.
Plaintiff response due 2 weeks after venue discovery completion; defendant reply due 2 weeks after response.
Motions to continue must be filed as early as possible with good cause shown.
Stipulated extensions are not permitted.
Continuance motions must be filed before pretrial deadlines; late motions may require hearing.
Must comply with court-set deadlines.
Motion for continuance must be filed promptly with specific required elements.
Motion for continuance must be filed before pretrial submission deadlines; late motions require showing good cause except in emergencies.
Court automatically grants unopposed or agreed extension requests meeting specified conditions, which must be filed as a notice or stipulation rather than a motion.
Trial date continuances only permitted in extreme situations; parties must contact the Court’s law clerk to request.
Extensions of response to Complaint up to 45 days allowed if parties agree; extensions beyond 45 days require a motion.
Motion for transfer must be filed within 8 weeks of service/waiving service or 3 weeks after CMC (whichever later); extensions require leave and good cause.
Extensions of time that do not affect other pretrial dates may be granted by stipulation filed with the court without a motion and order.
Parties must notify the court as soon as they become aware of the need to continue a civil trial date; no set procedure governs continuance requests.
In criminal cases, parties may stipulate to extensions of time that do not affect other pretrial dates, filing the stipulation with the court instead of a motion and order.
No set procedure for continuing criminal trials; parties must notify the court as soon as they become aware of the need to continue.
Extensions or continuances must be requested as soon as need is known, supported by good cause.
Extensions of time should be by agreed motion, not stipulation, even if they don't affect other dates.
Notify court immediately if trial continuation needed.
No stipulation for extensions without motion and order.
Contact Courtroom Deputy for trial continuance if dispositive motion pending.
Court may grant trial continuance if unable to rule on dispositive motion before trial preparation; contact Courtroom Deputy.
Markman hearing postponed if transfer motion remains pending.
Deadline modifications require good cause showing.
Extension of one deadline does not extend subsequent deadlines.
Extensions of time should be by agreed motion, not stipulation, even if they don't affect other dates.
Motions to continue must be filed as early as possible and demonstrate good cause.
Agreed modifications are generally approved early in a case; multiple requests require a hearing to show good cause, and non-agreed continuances require immediate response.
Motion to continue trial should be filed as far in advance as possible when dispositive motion cannot be ruled on before trial.
Stipulated extensions allowed for non-dispositive matters.
Dispositive motions ruled on as soon as possible.
Extensions to answer complaint require agreed motion; discovery extensions can be stipulated.
Extensions to answer complaint or respond to discovery can be granted without motion if not affecting other dates.
Discovery extensions can be stipulated without court approval, but complaint extensions require agreed motion and order.
Trial continuances granted as far in advance as possible; hearing set before trial.
District of New Jersey
View all rules for DNJ.Requests to cancel/postpone/reschedule hearings must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless an emergency exists.
Continuances/extensions require good cause; short (≤2 weeks) unopposed requests may be granted, longer requests need compelling reasons and sufficient prior notice.
Litigants must immediately notify the Court and opposing counsel of trial schedule conflicts; trial dates take precedence over other obligations except serious unanticipated emergencies.
All adjournment requests must be filed on the docket, state consent status of all parties, and medical adjournments require a healthcare professional's note.
Defense counsel must consult with their client and state the client’s position on continuance requests in submitted papers.
Adjournment requests must include specific information and comply with Local Rule 6.1.
Adjournment requests must include previous requests count, reason, and party consent.
Settlement conference adjournment requests require informal letter with good cause, specific reasons, and opposing counsel's position, submitted at least 7 days in advance unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
Adjournment requests must include dates sought, previous requests, reason, and adversary consent status.
Extension requests affecting other dates must list proposed changes to all affected deadlines.
Discovery must be completed within deadlines; extension requests must be made via letter before deadline expires.
Adjournment requests must include previous requests count, reason, and party consent.
Adjournment requests must include specific information and comply with Local Rule 6.1.
Expert report deadlines must be met; extension requests must be made via letter before deadline expires.
Joint Final Pretrial Order may only be modified by formal motion in exceptional circumstances.
Adjournment requests require 3 business days notice and must include specific information.
Extension requests require 3 business days notice and specific information.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 5 business days before conference.
Extensions must be requested 5 business days before deadline with current/proposed dates and proposed order; consent of parties required; no extensions for conferences except for emergent circumstances.
Opposition to pro hac vice admission must be filed within 2 business days via CM/ECF.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.
Extension requests affecting other dates must propose changes to all deadlines.
Moving submissions due 10 business days before sentencing; responsive submissions due 5 business days before.
Oral extension requests must be accompanied by CM/ECF filing
Detailed basis and opposition status required for other continuance/extension requests.
Extensions over 2 weeks require compelling reasons and advance notice.
Defense counsel must submit defendant's written agreement to continuance request at least 10 business days before sentencing.
Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, must be in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific information.
Extension requests require 2 business days notice, must be in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific information.
Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.
Extension requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.
Adjournment requests must be made by letter application indicating party consent.
Requests to cancel/postpone/reschedule hearings must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless an emergency exists.
Continuances/extensions require good cause; short (≤2 weeks) unopposed requests may be granted, longer requests need compelling reasons and sufficient prior notice.
Litigants must immediately notify the Court and opposing counsel of trial schedule conflicts; trial dates take precedence over other obligations except serious unanticipated emergencies.
All adjournment requests must be filed on the docket, state consent status of all parties, and medical adjournments require a healthcare professional's note.
Defense counsel must consult with their client and state the client’s position on continuance requests in submitted papers.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specified details, comply with Local Rule 6.1, and exempt pro se cases and Local Rule 7.1(d)(5) requests.
Extensions of court dates are only granted for good cause and with the Court's leave, even if all counsel consent.
Rule 12(a) deadline extensions are limited to 7 days unless stipulated or ordered by Court.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 days in advance unless exigent circumstances exist.
Requests for excused absence must be in writing 3 days before conference.
Government attorneys may be excused if they have primary responsibility and negotiation authority.
Court may impose attorneys’ fees if adjournment consent is unreasonably withheld.
Rule 12(a) deadline extensions are limited to 7 days unless stipulated or ordered by Court.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 days in advance unless exigent circumstances exist.
No last-minute (less than 48 hours) cancellation/rescheduling requests without emergencies.
Short continuances (2 weeks or fewer) granted with all parties' agreement.
Plaintiff's counsel must complete their portion 4 working days before due date for defense counsel.
Unopposed requests by letter must be filed via CM/ECF.
District of Columbia
View all rules for DDC.Extensions of time must be requested by motion and cannot be obtained by party stipulation alone.
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.
Motions for extensions must be filed 3 business days before deadline with agreed alternative dates.
Extension/continuance motions must be filed 4+ days prior with specific required content.
Opposition to extension/continuance must be filed by 5 PM next business day or motion is deemed conceded.
Must explain inability to comply with 4-day notice requirement.
Initial scheduling conference scheduled 5-6 weeks after initial scheduling order.
Hearing rescheduling requires 4-day advance motion with 4 alternative dates.
Extension motions require good cause showing and focus on diligence and prejudice.
Extension motions must include: previous extensions, grounds, effect on deadlines, and timeline for dispositive motions.
Motions for extension must be filed at least 4 days before deadline unless emergency.
Extension motions must include previous extensions, grounds, effect on deadlines, and opposing counsel's position.
Stipulations for extensions are not allowed; must file a motion.
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.
Counsel must be available within 20 minutes during jury deliberations and provide phone numbers if not in vicinity.
Opposition to extension motions must be filed by 5:00 PM the business day after the motion is filed.
Motions for extensions must be filed 3 business days before deadline with agreed alternative dates.
Extension motions must be filed 4 days before deadline and include previous extensions count, grounds, effect on other deadlines, and opposing counsel's position.
Extensions require motion, not stipulation; strongly discouraged.
Telephonic appearance allowed with good cause; joint motion required 10 days before hearing.
Rescheduling hearings requires 1-week advance notice, good cause, and 4 alternative dates.
Extension motions require 4-day advance notice and cannot be by stipulation.
Rescheduling hearings requires a motion at least one week prior with good cause and four alternative dates; if compliance is impossible, explanation is required.
Extension motions must be filed at least four days before deadline, not by stipulation; explanation required if compliance impossible.
Cases scheduled during court closures or delays will be rescheduled.
Cases will be rescheduled if Court is closed or delayed due to weather or emergency.
Northern District of Illinois
View all rules for NDIL.Settlement conference rescheduling requires written motion filed 10 days in advance with full explanation.
Pretrial motions must be filed by Court-ordered date or specified deadline.
Pretrial Order drafting timeline: 21 days (plaintiff draft), 14 days (defendant response), 7 days (meet-and-confer).
Settlement conferences can only be rescheduled by court order with 14-day advance written motion and supporting affidavit.
Pretrial motions must be filed by Court-ordered date or specified deadline.
Exchange voir dire questions 5 business days before deadline; confer 2 business days before.
Serve proposed stipulations 5 business days before pretrial conference.
Serve uncontested facts 2 business days before due date.
Exchange exhibit charts 10 business days before deadline; return with objections 5 business days before.
Opposing party must serve objections and counter-designations 14 business days before pretrial order due date.
Settlement conference rescheduling requires written motion filed 10 days in advance with full explanation.
Exchange voir dire questions 5 business days before due date; confer 2 business days before.
Serve proposed stipulations 5 business days before pretrial conference; responses due 2 business days before.
Exchange exhibit charts 10 business days before deadline; return with objections 5 business days before.
Pretrial Order drafting timeline: 21 days (plaintiff draft), 14 days (defendant response), 7 days (meet-and-confer).
Daubert motions must be filed 60 days before trial unless court sets different schedule.
Motions in limine must be filed 21 days before trial; responses due 14 days before trial.
Requests for expedited transcripts must be made 7 days before trial.
No continuances for settlement conferences without motion showing extreme hardship.
Requests for expedited transcripts or real-time reporting must be made at least 7 days before trial.
Parties must meet and confer 7 days before Pretrial Order due date.
Parties rescheduling a settlement conference must inform the Courtroom Deputy as soon as possible.
Expedited transcript requests must be made at least 7 days before trial.
Telephonic rescheduling requests for settlement conferences are not allowed except in exigent circumstances.
Pretrial order due dates will not be extended for busy schedules.
Eastern District of California
View all rules for EDCA.Scheduling Order dates are firm and require good cause to modify, with affidavits/declarations needed.
Extension requests must be filed well in advance and include existing dates, specific good cause reasons, and prior extension history.
Sentencing deadlines: 42 days for PSR availability, 28 days for objections to probation officer, 21 days for probation officer submission, 14 days for formal objections.
Sentencing memoranda must be filed at least 7 days before sentencing hearing.
Requests to continue judgment/sentencing must state reasons with particularity.
Stipulation/request to continue must be filed 7 days before hearing/trial by noon.
Copy of plea agreement must be filed 3 court days before plea entry by noon.
Pretrial motions must be filed 30 days before trial confirmation hearing.
Discovery cut-off is 14 days before trial confirmation hearing.
Scheduling Order dates are firm and require good cause to modify, with affidavits/declarations needed.
Defense counsel may serve a continuance petition for Review Hearing between 1 month and 2 weeks prior to the hearing, including all facts supporting the request.
Extensions/stipulations require court approval, must be filed well in advance, include required elements; trial continuance stipulations disfavored.
Continuances of civil trials conflicting with criminal trials are only granted with a specific, stated finding of good cause.
Counsel must check dates with the courtroom deputy before submitting any continuance requests in civil or criminal cases.
Counsel must contact the courtroom deputy to check dates prior to submitting any continuance request for hearings or deadlines in civil or criminal cases.
Counsel must contact the courtroom deputy for proposed dates before submitting continuance requests for pretrial or trial dates.
Counsel must ensure continued dates do not interfere with pretrial/trial dates unless those dates are also included in the continuance request.
Counsel must contact the courtroom deputy for a new hearing date before seeking continuance of any criminal matter.
All written continuance requests must state the reason for the continuance.
Court disfavors requests to modify established dates due to impacted civil case docket.
Stipulations continuing dispositive motion dates or trial dates are disfavored.
Court disfavors requests to modify established dates due to impacted civil case docket.
Requests to exceed page limits must be filed in writing at least 7 days before filing.
Remote appearance requests must be filed in writing at least 10 days before hearing with notice to other parties.
District of Delaware
View all rules for DED.United States must respond to defense pretrial motions within 21 calendar days
United States must respond to defense pretrial motions within 21 calendar days
Claim construction hearing: no testimony without prior approval, max 3 hours total.
Rule 56 dispositive motions cannot be filed more than 10 days before the deadline without leave.
Objections to magistrate judge decisions are due within 14 days of service of R&R or Order
Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed by specified date.
Protective order agreement must be submitted within 10 days of order entry.
Extension requests must be submitted via motion or stipulation showing good cause.
Parties must adhere to scheduling orders unless good cause exists; trial date extensions require extraordinary circumstances.
For contested continuances opposed by a non-incarcerated party, the movant must state the basis, detail other parties' positions, and include a proposed order.
Continuance requests in criminal cases must be filed 14 calendar days before trial, state reasons for request, include defendant-signed consent form and proposed order compliant with Speedy Trial Act; multiple requests may require in-person argument.
Sentencing continuances are only granted for good cause.
United States may request extension for good cause
Objections to expert reports must be raised within one week of submission.
United States may request extension for good cause
If Daubert motion is denied and party doesn't cross-examine expert, trial time will be reduced.
Good cause allows alteration of the presumptive motion schedule.
Discovery-related extension requests for case dispositive motions must follow the discovery dispute letter procedure.
Stipulated continuances or extensions may be approved if they do not affect the trial date.
18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County
View all rules for IL-DUPAGE-CIRCUIT.Motions to advance or postpone arbitration hearings must be written, filed with the Circuit Court Clerk, verified, include a reason for the change, and can only be granted by a judge upon good cause.
Continuances of mediation that would reschedule a trial date require court approval.
Continuances of pre-trials or trials require written motion and written order after hearing.
Trial continuances only allowed for statutory cause with proper notice or by trial judge order.
Continuances of arbitration hearings are disfavored and only granted for statutory purposes by the Chairperson.
Continuance requests for traffic court cases must be made in person or by mail to the Clerk’s Office, meeting conditions including first court date, 4 court days' notice, and attorney appearance tender.
Motions to advance or postpone arbitration hearings must be written, filed with the Circuit Court Clerk, verified, include a reason for the change, and can only be granted by a judge upon good cause.
Continuances of mediation that would reschedule a trial date require court approval.
Continuances of pre-trials or trials require written motion and written order after hearing.
Trial continuances only allowed for statutory cause with proper notice or by trial judge order.
Continuances of arbitration hearings are disfavored and only granted for statutory purposes by the Chairperson.
Continuance requests for traffic court cases must be made in person or by mail to the Clerk’s Office, meeting conditions including first court date, 4 court days' notice, and attorney appearance tender.
Parties prejudiced by a court order accepting a subsequent filing effective as of the first attempt date are entitled to an extension of response or performance deadlines absent extraordinary circumstances.
IL-KANE-CIRCUIT
View all rules for IL-KANE-CIRCUIT.Parties must file a written motion with a concise reason to request continuance or adjournment of arbitration hearings, which the judge may grant upon good cause.
Telephone continuances are prohibited.
Continuances require a written motion complying with the Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court Rules 231 and 138.
Continuances for absent trial counsel are only allowed in extraordinary or genuine unforeseeable emergency cases.
Continuances for status of payment are prohibited except by court order.
Motions may be continued by agreement with court permission; continuances over 90 days require good cause; continuance orders must strike other scheduled dates.
Trials may only be continued via advance motion for good cause; non-attorney parties present in open court may request continuance; continuance orders must strike previous trial date.
Settled cases may be continued by agreement for max 30 days for judgment/dismissal; failure to present order on continuance date results in automatic dismissal.
If service not made on return of initial summons/citation, plaintiff/counsel must appear and submit continuance order; failure to appear results in dismissal.
Parties must file a written motion with a concise reason to request continuance or adjournment of arbitration hearings, which the judge may grant upon good cause.
Parties not e-served due to vendor issues or service list errors may be entitled to response extensions, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Parties prejudiced by retroactive filing orders may be entitled to response extensions, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Southern District of Florida
View all rules for SDFL.Discovery extension requests must be made 10 days before deadline; extensions won't affect other deadlines.
Extending discovery deadline waives Rule 56(d) arguments about inability to move for summary judgment.
Motion required for modifications when parties cannot agree or for dispositive motion deadlines.
Responses and replies to discovery motions due within 7 days.
Discovery disputes must be raised within 28 days (with 7-day extension) and completed before discovery cutoff.
Motions for extensions of time will rarely be granted.
Court will not modify other deadlines if parties modify deadlines by agreement.
Joint notice procedure cannot be used to extend deadlines to answer pleadings or respond to motions.
Failure to follow procedures may result in denial of motion without prejudice.
Pretrial deadlines before dispositive motions can be modified by joint notice without court order.
Parties may agree to extensions of interim discovery deadlines without court approval if they do not impact the discovery cutoff or scheduling order deadlines.
Eastern District of Texas
View all rules for EDTX.Extensions for answering complaints or filing Rule 12(b) motions must be requested by motion.
Extension requests cannot be made by application to the clerk.
Extensions for answering complaints or filing Rule 12(b) motions must be requested by motion.
Extension requests cannot be made by application to the clerk.
Notice must be filed within 3 days of learning of relevant determination
Rule 16 management conference set for 50 days after order, no continuances without good cause.
7-day response period for video deposition objections
Persons who tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days are prohibited from entering the Courthouse.
Certain circumstances do not justify continuances or discovery deadline failures.
Extension motions must be filed early enough to allow opposing counsel time to respond before the deadline.
Circuit Court of Cook County
View all rules for IL-COOK-CIRCUIT.Trial continuance motions require good cause, affidavit, and 5 days' notice.
Motions to continue trial are disfavored and require affidavits demonstrating specific good cause, made well in advance.
Motions to continue trial are disfavored, must comply with Rule 231, and affidavits must include caption, docket number, and trial judge.
Extensions of time are not granted if prior order exists, no good cause, or sought after due date; such motions go to Regular Motion Call.
Motion picture injunction hearings may only be continued from close of one court day to next, unless defendant requests otherwise.
Eastern District of Virginia
View all rules for EDVA.Related Rule Categories
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.
Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.
Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.