(a) By Motion. Ordinarily, requests for an extension of time not made in open court or at a
conference must:
(1) be made by written motion;
(2) state the original deadline and the requested deadline; and
(3) either:
(A) state that there is no objection to the extension by any other attorney; or
(B) describe the requesting attorney’s efforts to obtain an agreement
from opposing attorneys who objected.
(b) Automatic Initial Extension. The deadline to respond to a pleading or a discovery
request – including requests for admission – is automatically extended when an
extension notice is filed with the court and:
(1) the deadline has not been extended before;
(2) the extension is for 28 or fewer days; and
(3) the notice states:
(A) the original deadline;
(B) the new deadline; and
(C) that all opposing attorneys the attorney could reach agreed to the
extension; or that the attorney could not reach any other
opposing attorneys despite due diligence.
(c) Cases with Pro Se Parties.
(1) Neither attorneys nor pro se parties are required to consult with each other
before filing a motion to extend time.
(2) The automatic initial extension is not available in cases with a pro se party.
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Local Rules Advisory Committee Comments
Re: 2022 Amendment
The text of Rule 6-1 created some confusion as to what was required to obtain an extension of time in cases with a
pro se party. Edits were made to 6-1(a)(3), 6-1(b)(3)(C), and 6-1(c) to clarify.
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Civil Rule 7-1
