LCrRLJ  3.7
                      PRETRIAL MOTIONS


A. All pretrial motions shall be in writing and served upon the opposing
counsel and filed with the court within 14 days after the pretrial
hearing, unless good cause is shown for extending the time.

B. Upon receipt of a pretrial motion, the Calendar Coordinator shall
schedule a hearing on the motion prior to the date set for trial.

C. Supporting briefs shall be filed and served on opposing counsel at the
time the Pretrial Motion is filed.  Responsive briefs are to be
filed no later than 3 days prior to the hearing date.

D. An extra copy of the motion and supporting or opposing briefs shall be
filed as a working copy for the judge.

E. All motions to suppress evidence other than the defendant's statements
shall comply with the requirements of CrRLJ 3.6.


[Effective Date: 09/01/98]