SC-D — Motion Practice

SC-D is a submission court with a formal motion track and request-driven oral argument. Replies are expressly discouraged.

Mechanics

• Motion + supporting memorandum (Local Civ. R. 7.04, 7.05): Motions other than in a hearing or trial or to compel discovery shall be timely filed with an accompanying supporting memorandum. The memorandum is filed and made part of the public record.
• Response (Local Civ. R. 7.06): Any memorandum or response of an opposing party must be filed within 14 days of service of the motion, unless the court imposes a different deadline. If no opposition memorandum is filed within 14 days, the court will decide the matter on the record and such oral argument as the movant may be permitted to offer, if any.
• Reply (Local Civ. R. 7.07): *'Replies to responses are discouraged.'* If filed, the reply must be served within 7 days after service of the response.
• Page limits (Local Civ. R. 7.05(B)): 35 pages (initial brief), 15 pages (reply). See §1 Formatting & Page Limits.
• Oral argument (Local Civ. R. 7.08): *'Hearings on motions may be ordered by the court in its discretion. Unless so ordered, motions may be determined without a hearing.'*
• Frivolous motions (Local Civ. R. 7.09): Where the court finds a motion frivolous or filed for delay, sanctions may be imposed.
• Draft orders submitted by counsel (Local Civ. R. 7.10): Specific standards apply.
• Brief format: Formal motion track.

For the rule, see the D.S.C. Local Civil Rules listing.