3. The parties must file the Ceiiificate with the Court prior to or together with the Defendant's
Answer or other response to the Complaint.' Defendant shall not, however, delay the timely
filing of an Answer or other response to the Complaint because of the failure of the paiiies
to sign the Certification. (In the event that the Defendant is unable to timely file the
Certification, Defendant shall file a brief notice with the Court describing the reason for
the delay or the paiiies should jointly move for leave to extend the time for filing the
Certification); and
4. The Plaintiff is required to serve a copy of this Order on the Defendant(s) together with the
service of the Summons and Complaint.
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M�ROrso
United States District Judge
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While either party may file the Ce1iification, as a practical matter the Defendant will be most
knowledgeable about the timing of the responsive pleading or motion and thus is likely to be in
the best position to make a timely filing if the case is not resolved.
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