R 418.90 Motion practice.

Rule 10. (1) All requests for action addressed to the magistrate, other than during a hearing, must be made in writing. Written requests for action must state specific grounds and describe the action or order sought. A copy of all written motions or requests for action must be served pursuant to R 408.36(c). All motions must be accompanied by a notice of hearing. (2) All motions must be filed at least 14 days prior to the date set for hearing unless other scheduling provisions prevent compliance with this timeline or the need for the motion could not reasonably have been foreseen 14 days prior to the hearing. (3) A response to a motion may be filed within 7 days after service of the written motion unless otherwise ordered by the magistrate. A party may request an expedited ruling. (4) All motions and responses must include citations of supporting authority and, if germane, supporting affidavits and attachments to affidavits. (5) A ruling on a motion must be on the record and memorialized in a written order, at the discretion of the magistrate or if requested by any party. (6) Unless ordered by the magistrate or a tribunal of higher authority, a claim for review filed in response to a ruling issued under subrule (5) of this rule is not a stay of magistrate proceedings.