All requests for any modification of a civil nondomestic or domestic pretrial
conference date or trial date shall be made by a written Motion
for Modification filed within 15 days of the initial order setting a date
for pretrial conference and trial.
Thereafter, except for exigent circumstances, the schedule may be modified
only upon filing with the Clerk a written Motion for Modification
setting forth a showing of good cause that the schedule cannot reasonably be met
despite the diligence of the party seeking modification.
Modification requests in cases on the domestic docket made for exigent
circumstances* will be heard at 4:00 p.m. in Room 108 Courthouse
East on a daily basis without appointment
*Exigent circumstances means an unforeseen development
occurring within 30 days of the scheduled date which prevents
compliance with the schedule.
