AZ-D — Motion Practice
D. Ariz. — AZ-D is a submission court with a formal motion track and a request-driven oral argument regime that includes telephonic argument.
AZ-D is a submission court with a formal motion track and a request-driven oral argument regime that includes telephonic argument.
Mechanics
- Motion (LRCiv 7.2(a)): All motions, unless made during a hearing or trial, *'shall be in writing.'*
- Memorandum by moving party (LRCiv 7.2(b)): A memorandum setting forth points and authorities is filed with the motion.
- Responsive memorandum (LRCiv 7.2(c)): 14 days after service.
- Reply memorandum (LRCiv 7.2(d)): 7 days after service of the responsive memorandum.
- Page limits (LRCiv 7.2(e)): 17 / 17 / 11 pages (motion / response / reply), exclusive of attachments. See §1 Formatting & Page Limits.
- Oral argument (LRCiv 7.2(f)): Counsel desiring oral argument requests it by placing *'Oral Argument Requested'* immediately below the caption. The court may order or allow argument by speaker telephone in its discretion. Non-compliance with notice may be deemed consent to denial of argument.
- Brief format: Formal motion track.
For the trap on telephonic argument default, see Watchpoints #8.
For the rule, see the D. Ariz. Local Rules of Civil Procedure.