A copy of any written motion which may not be heard ex parte and a copy of the notice of the hearing thereof, shall be served on the adverse party a reasonable time before the time specified for the hearing.
RULE 3.060. TIME FOR SERVICE OF MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING
- This rule applies to any written motion that requires a hearing with both parties present (i.e., not ex parte).
- Both the motion and the notice of hearing must be served on the opposing party.
- Service must be completed "a reasonable time" before the scheduled hearing.
- What is "reasonable" is not defined and is left to the judge's discretion based on the motion's complexity and the specifics of the case.
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1968 Adoption. Taken from rules of civil procedure.
1972 Amendment. Same as prior rule.