Blair Cnty. C.P. Local Rules - Civil Rule 208.3(b)

(1) It is the preference of the Court to decide specified motions on briefs. Counsel may request

oral argument in situations where a brief is insufficient to properly set forth the

argument. The request for oral argument must be made in writing within ten (10) days

of filing the motion, and submitted to Court Administration, with a statement setting forth

the reasons for the necessity of oral argument. Court Administration shall refer the matter

to the assigned judge.

(a) It shall be at the discretion of that judge whether argument will be scheduled.

(b) The Court may sua sponte schedule oral argument as it deems necessary.

(c) If the request for oral argument is approved, the moving party shall file a brief within twenty

(20) days.

(d) All response briefs must be filed no later than twenty (20) days of receipt of the moving

party’s brief. Reply briefs shall then be filed within ten (10) days of receipt of the moving

party’s brief.

(e) Service shall be made in conformity with Pa. R. Civ. P. 440.

(f) If response briefs are not timely filed the Court may dispose of the motion without such

response brief and/or a monetary sanction may be imposed by the Court.

(g) All requests for extension of the twenty (20) days to file responsive briefs shall be submitted

in writing to Court Administration and will be referred to the assigned judge.

(h) If a motion is settled or withdrawn prior to disposition, the moving party shall so inform

Court Administration in writing.