SLR 10-2.011: Positions in Motions

(1) In all cases, motions and scheduling requests must contain the position of opposing parties/counsel in the first paragraph of the body of the motion or other scheduling requests. This rule does not apply to the following: (a) Ex parte matters; (b) Scheduling requests in civil matters in which time periods for responses are governed by other rules; (c) State’s Motions to Dismiss a criminal charge or probation violation; (d) Motions to Revoke Probation; (e) Motions to Terminate Diversion; (f) Motions to Revoke Release; (g) Motions to Suspend Victim Notifications; Page 2 of 22 (h) Motions and Petitions to set aside (expunge) criminal matters (i) Motion to disqualify a judge (2) If the filing party has made a good faith effort to obtain a position of the matter from the other party, and been unsuccessful in such effort, the first paragraph of the motion must contain a detailed explanation of the unsuccessful attempts made. (3) When objections are noted in motions, the objecting party shall file their written objection within three (3) days of acceptance. If no written objection is received, the court may sign a proposed order/judgment as presented.