1. Filings and Service of Motion and Notice--Each motion to be made on a Rule/Motion Day, except uncontested matters under Chapter IV shall be filed in the office of the circuit clerk five (5) days preceding the Rule/Motion Day for which the motion is initially set. Each motion shall be served on the opposing party represented by counsel at least five (5) days preceding the Rule Day for which the motion is initially set if service is by mail. Service shall be effected five (5) days preceding the Rule/Motion Day for which the motion is initially set if service is delivery pursuant to CR 5.02.

2. Scheduling Motions--Any attorney desiring to set a motion shall contact the appropriate Circuit Court Clerk's Office. The attorney shall notify the Circuit Court Clerk's Office of the approximate time required to hear the motion. The attorney shall also send a copy of the motion to the Circuit Judge. Failure to comply with the above provisions shall result in the motion not being heard on the date and time specified.

Child support actions initiated by the County Attorney's Office shall be filed by the office of the County Attorney related to calculation of child support and noticed for 10:00 a.m.

The office of each circuit court clerk shall not schedule motions to the extent that time intervals exist when nothing is occurring in court.

3. Filing and Service of Responsive Motions--Each responsive motion shall be filed in the office of the circuit clerk two (2) business days in Clinton County and 5 business days in Cumberland and Monroe Counties preceding the Rule/Motion Day for which the original motion is initially set. Each responsive motion shall be served on opposing counsel or a party, if not represented by counsel, at least two (2) business days in Clinton County and 5 business days in Cumberland and Monroe Counties preceding the Rule/Motion Day for which the original motion is initially set if service is effected pursuant to CR 5.02.

4. Computation of Time for Filing and Service--Time for filing and service of motions and responsive motions shall be computed in accordance with CR 6.01.