Rule 5. Contested and Uncontested Hearings

(a) When a Hearing Becomes Contested. A hearing becomes contested as described in Rule 15(e). (b) Precluding Evidence at an Uncontested Hearing. A hearing that is not contested under section (a) is uncontested. At an uncontested hearing, the court may preclude non-moving or non-petitioning parties from presenting evidence in opposition to the motion or petition. (c) Joinder or Statement of No Position. For purposes of this rule, joinders and statements of no position are not considered written objections.