Court Adopts Amendment to Local Rule of Practice 15 Filing of and Response to Motions

4/2/2019

 Announcement

The rule was modified to require that separate motions be filed for each type of relief requested rather than one motion with several branches, and post-decree motions must include the current addresses of both parties in the caption.   The rule also requires that contempt motions identify the specific orders alleged to have been violated; that motions to modify must identify the specific changes of circumstances upon which the motion is based; and that motions to compel must set forth whether it is based upon a failure to respond or an incomplete or evasive response and the specific discovery request alleged to have been violated.

The proposed amendment also makes clear that it is a party’s responsibility to perfect service on the opposing party under Civil Rules, and Instructions for Service must accompany all post-decree motions invoking the jurisdiction of the court. 

The proposed amendment also changes the response time for a party opposing a motion from 7 to 14 days.

To review the complete adoption of Local Rule 15, please click here.