Douglas Superior Court


		
		
LR 7    PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS

        (b) Motions and Other Papers.

          (1) How Made.

             (A)  Notes for Motion Calendar; Time for
Filing.  Any party desiring to bring any motion prior to
trial, other than a motion for summary judgment, must file
with the Clerk and serve all parties and the Judge at least
five (5) court days before the date fixed for such hearing.
A COPY OF THE MOTION AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE
DELIVERED TO THE DOUGLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE OR MAILED TO THE
JUDGE.  THE MAILING ADDRESS FOR THE DOUGLAS COUNTY SUPERIOR
COURT JUDGE IS P. O. BOX 488, WATERVILLE, WASHINGTON 98858.
The documents should include a Note for Motion, the motion
and supporting documents.

                  (i) Note for Motion - Dissolution
Actions.  See Washington Pattern Form.

                  (ii) Other Actions. The note must contain
the title of the court; the date, the time when the same
shall be heard; the words "Note for Motion", the names of
the attorneys for all parties or parties pro se; the nature
of the motion; and by whom the motion is made.  Attached as
Exhibit A to this Rule is an example form of a Note for
Motion that may be used for Douglas County cases.  Any
sections of Exhibit A that do not apply to the particular
motion may be deleted from the form prior to filing.  This
note for motion must be signed by the attorney or party pro
se filing the same, with the designation of the party
represented.

                       The note or other document shall
provide a certificate of mailing of all documents relating
to the motion.

Responding documents and briefs must be filed with the
Clerk and copies served on all parties and the Judge of
Douglas County, no later than noon (2) court days prior to
the hearing.  Copies of any additional responding or reply
documents must be filed with the Clerk and served on all
parties no later than noon of the court day prior to the
hearing.

               (D)  Late Filing; Terms.  Any material
offered at a time later than required by this rule, upon
objection of counsel, may be rejected by the Court, or the
matter may be continued and the court may impose appropriate
terms or sanctions.
		

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