(a) Documentation Required. A motion for temporary restraining order must be
accompanied by:
(1) A copy of the complaint;
(2) A separate memorandum of points and authorities in support of the motion;
(3) The proposed temporary restraining order and order to show cause;
(4) Other supporting documents that the party wishes the Court to consider; and
(5) A declaration by counsel certifying that notice has been provided to the opposing
party, or explaining why such notice could not be provided.
(b) [Withdrawn].
(c) Form of Temporary Restraining Order. The moving party must include both a
proposed temporary restraining order and a proposed order to show cause setting the
time and date for a hearing on a motion for preliminary injunction, which shall be
scheduled pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b). Proposed orders submitted under this Rule
must provide a place for the Judge to set a deadline by which the temporary restraining
order and all supporting pleadings and papers must be served upon the adverse party.
(d) Notification to Clerk.
(1) The filing party should alert the Court to the filing of a motion for temporary
restraining order by emailing or calling the courtroom deputy clerk for the judge
assigned to the case.
(2) Motions filed after hours or on weekends must follow instructions provided in ECF.
