(a) To facilitate the preparation of motion dockets, 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. Counsel may set motions to be heard on the regular hearing docket of the respective Court or in the case of lengthy motions, scheduling same with the Court.

(b) In matters docketed for trial by jury, all dispositive motions, discovery issues, motions to continue, and foreseeable evidentiary motions shall be scheduled to be heard on the 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 trial except for good cause shown or as provided by the Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure.