(a) Declaration of Complex Case. On motion of any party or at the Court's
own initiative, the Court may treat the case as unusual or complex within the meaning of
18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(B)(ii). If the Court determines the case to be complex, a status
conference will be held within twenty-one days to determine a schedule for discovery,
motions and any other pretrial case management issues.
(b) Duty to Confer. Before any status conference in a complex case to discuss
discovery and disclosure issues, counsel shall confer in good faith to determine what
discovery issues can be resolved by agreement. If the parties cannot agree on the scope,
manner, or time of discovery, counsel for the parties shall file a joint report setting forth
the issues agreed upon and those in dispute.
