1. All motions to shorten time must be in writing and supported by declaration or affidavit (separate pleading) that:
    1. states exigent circumstances or other compelling reasons why the matter must be heard on shortened time with all relevant facts establishing good cause (what actual harm is likely to result in actual notice; 
    2. demonstrates due diligence in the manner and method by which notice, or attempted notice, was provided to all other parties regarding the presentation of the motion to shorten time. If the moving party, after showing due diligence, has been unable to notify all parties of the motion to shorten time, it is within the judicial officer’s discretion to proceed with the motion to shorten time;
  2. All motions to shorten time must be presented on the ex parte docket no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the date and time of the relevant docket/special set/trial.
  3. The judicial officer shall indicate on the order shortening time the minimum amount of notice to be provided to the responding party, which, barring extraordinary circumstances as set forth in the declaration or affidavit supporting the motion, shall not be less than forty-eight (48) hours.
  4. Orders shortening time. The time requirements for notice and hearing on a motion may be shortened only by court order and for good cause shown, as outlined above: and the notice included all information required hereto and the following:
    • the specific date and time the order shortening time will be heard;
    • a copy of pleadings to be filed and proposed orders to be sought;
    • an averment by the movant that either the matter cannot be temporarily resolved pending a regularly set hearing or that the parties attempted to reach a temporary resolution and are at an impasse;
  5. The court may deny or grant the motion and impose such conditions as the court deems reasonable (including setting a briefing schedule).

[Updated September 1, 2024, Updated format only April 16, 2025]