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Sanctions on Motions. Where the court finds that a motion is frivolous, filed for

D.S.C. Local Rule 12.07

delay, or not in compliance with the provisions of these rules, the court may, in its discretion, impose sanctions, monetary or otherwise, against the party or counsel who filed the motion. DISCOVERY MOTIONS 16.01: [Prior rule deleted (“Motion to Compel Discovery”) – not applicable to criminal proceedings.] 16.02: [Prior rule deleted (“Motion for Enlargement or Shortening of Time; Extension of Discovery”) – not applicable to criminal proceedings.] TIME
Official source: https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23