(a) Each court or court part shall adopt a procedure governing request for oral argument of motions, provided that, in the absence of the adoption of such a procedure by a particular court or part, the provisions of paragraph (b) of this section shall apply. The procedure to be adopted shall set forth whether oral argument is required on all motions or whether the court will determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether oral argument will be heard and how counsel shall request argument and, if oral argument is permitted, when counsel shall appear.

(b) Any party may request oral argument of a motion by letter accompanying the motion papers. Notice of the date selected by the court shall be given, if practicable, at least 14 days before the scheduled oral argument. At that time, counsel shall be prepared to argue the motion, discuss resolution of the issue(s) presented and/or schedule a trial or hearing.

(c) Oral arguments may be conducted by the court by electronic means.