SLR 13-4.012: Pretrial Motions/Demurrers

(1) All pre -trial motions and memoranda, including motions in limine , along with an estimate of the duration of any necessary hearings related to pre -trial issues, shall be submitted to the court and the opposing party or counsel no later than twenty -one (21) days before trial. Pre -trial motions will not be heard on the day of trial, unless good cause is shown. (2) The court shall set a hearing on the motion and shall notify the parties in writing of the date of the hearing. Unless for good cause shown, no such hearing shall be scheduled fewer than fourteen (14) days after the filing of said motion. (3) Every motion shall be accompanied by a memorandum of law or a statement of points and authorities explaining how any relevant authorities support the contentions of the moving party. (4) Opposing counsel may, on or before the Monday of the week preceding the time for the hearing, file a memorandum of authorities. The moving party may file a reply memorandum not later than Friday of the week before the motion or demurrer is to be considered. (5) Any party may motion the court to receive the jury questionnaire no earlier than forty-eight (48) hours before the trial is set to begin. If a party motions the court to receive the jury questionnaire before the day of trial, it must state whether the other party objects to the motion. If the motion is granted, the jury questionnaire shall be released to the moving and non-moving party. 13th Judicial District 4 Supplementary Local Rules Circuit Court for Klamath County February 1, 2026