Local Rule LR9-113. Motion practice.

[Related Statewide Rules 1-007.1 and 5-120 NMRA] The following procedures for motion practice shall apply to all civil and criminal cases. A. Exhibits to motion, response, or reply. Only relevant excerpts from depositions or other papers shall be attached as exhibits. Pertinent portions shall be highlighted, underlined, or otherwise emphasized for the court’s attention and on all copies. Documents already in the court file shall not be attached as exhibits, but shall be referred to by name and date of filing and may be furnished to the court. B. Expedited matters. If the motion requests a decision before the expiration of the time limits set forth in Rule 1-007.1 NMRA, the movant shall (1) so indicate in the title of the motion; (2) state in the motion the reason for requesting an expedited decision; (3) provide a courtesy copy of the motion to the judge; and (4) file with the motion a request for expedited hearing. C. Copies of cases. Copies of cases relied on in the memorandum in support of the motion shall not be filed with the clerk of the court. However, courtesy copies may be furnished to the judge hearing the motion. Copies shall also be served on all parties. [LR9-204 recompiled and amended as LR9-113 by Supreme Court Order No. 16-8300- 015, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2016.]