a) By the United States. If the United States intends to seek complex case designation for the
purpose of excluding time in which trial must be commenced, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§
3161(h)(7)(A) and B(ii), an attorney for the United States shall file a written motion prior to
the commencement of the initial discovery conference. By no later than seven days after the
initial discovery conference, a defendant shall file a written response to the motion for
complex case designation, indicating the defendant’s agreement or opposition, and the
reasons therefor.
b) By One or More Defendants. If one or more defendants intends to seek complex case
designation for the purpose of excluding time in which trial must be commenced, pursuant to
18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and B(ii), the defendant shall file a written motion no later than
five days after the deadline for the Government to provide Rule 16 discovery.
c) Extensions of Time. The Court may extend these deadlines for good cause. The parties may
also extend by agreement the deadline for filing motions seeking complex case designation.
