LRALJ  3.1.
                               PROCEDURE


     (a)  Scheduling.  When a notice of appeal has been filed,
       the Clerk shall provide the presiding judge with a suggested
       schedule of dates for filing the transcript, for submission
       of briefs as provided by RALJ 6.3A and 7.2, and for oral
       argument.  The presiding judge shall then  enter an order
       which requires the parties to comply with a schedule for
       such filings and to appear for  a hearing for oral argument.
       The Clerk shall give notice of the appeal scheduling order
       to all parties, which notice shall include a notice sent
       directly to any criminal defendant, even if represented by
       counsel.  The scheduling order shall bear the following
       legend above the judge’s signature:

          ATTENTION APPELLANT:  You are ultimately
          responsible for ensuring that your appeal is
          prosecuted in a timely manner, even if you have an
          attorney assisting you in preparing your appeal.
          You must maintain contact with your attorney and
          the court to ensure that this scheduling order is
          being followed.  If you or your attorney fail to
          meet the deadlines set out in this scheduling
          order, or fail to timely seek an extension of time
          pursuant to RALJ 10.3, sanctions may be assessed
          against you, or your appeal may be involuntarily
          dismissed pursuant to RALJ 10.2(a).

     (b)  Transcripts.  In the event the transcript or briefs are
       not timely filed, a party or the Clerk may note the matter
       on the motion docket either for dismissal for want of
       prosecution or for order of reversal.

     (c)  Argument.  Arguments on appeal will be limited to 20
       minutes per side, except on prior order of the court.


[Adopted September 1, 1991; amended effective September 1, 2004.]