All arraignments/bond/detention hearings will be conducted before the designated magistrate judge at which time the following schedule will be entered:

Rule 16.1 Conference: Within 7 calendar days after arraignment.

Initial Status Hearing: Within 30 calendar days after arraignment on Wednesday or Thursday at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Hunt.

Pretrial Motion Schedule: Set at the initial status hearing.

Changes of Plea: Counsel must contact the courtroom deputy (via email and telephone) at least one week in advance of a change of plea hearing if the plea is not going forward.  In addition, a draft copy of the proposed plea agreement must be emailed to the courtroom deputy at least three business days prior to the hearing.

Sentencing: Counsel must contact the courtroom deputy (via email and telephone) at least one week in advance of the hearing date if the sentencing needs to be rescheduled.

Early Termination of Supervised Release: Any motion filed seeking early termination of supervised release must state whether the United States Attorney objects and whether the Probation Office agrees with the motion.

ALL motions, including agreed motions, must be timely noticed and accompanied by the required notice of presentment. Counsel should review the “Motion Practices” tab for more information.