(a) Motions should be filed and served as set out in DPR 201 but shall be scheduled during regular sessions of the Juvenile Division. To facilitate the preparation of motion dockets and preparation by the Court, all motions must be in writing and shall be filed and served not later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, if service is made in person. If copies to opposing counsel and the Court are served by mail, said motion must be filed not later than five (5) days prior to the day of the scheduled hearing. Copies of all motions shall be served to the Court in the manner prescribed in DPR 202. Counsel may set motions to be heard on the regular hearing docket of the Juvenile Court or in the case of lengthy motions, scheduling same with the Court.

(b) In matters set for adjudication, all dispositive motions, discovery issues, motions to continue and foreseeable evidentiary motions shall be scheduled to be heard on date of the pretrial conference unless another hearing date has been assigned by the Court. Such matters will not be heard on the date of adjudication except for good cause shown or as provided by statute or procedural rule.