A. Hearings for bond reduction, suppression issues, discovery issues, consolidation of offenses, separate trial, etc., shall be scheduled prior to the day of trial. Motions by either party necessitating a hearing shall be in writing pursuant to RCr 8.14. The Court may designate a deadline for filing and hearings shall be held as soon as possible after filing.

B. Ex Parte Requests. Counsel for a person who is financially unable to pay for investigation, experts, the attendance of out-of-state witnesses, or other services reasonably necessary for the defense may request funds for those services in an ex parte, in camera application to the Judge and, upon such request, the Judge shall conduct the inquiry ex parte and in camera, on the record and with the record sealed.