If a defendant does not elect to use the standard request for discovery, the magistrate judge shall, at arraignment, set a date 14 days prior to the pretrial motions hearing date for filing defendant=s pretrial motions.

If defendant elects to use the standard request for discovery, defendant must file any additional pretrial motions (i.e., non-discovery) by the date established in the Arraignment Order and Standard Discovery Request Form available from the clerk and on the court's website.

The government has 7 days to respond to motions filed by defendant under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this rule.

The pretrial hearing will be held at least 14 days prior to trial, unless otherwise ordered by the court sua sponte or on motion for good cause. If the parties agree a hearing is not necessary, they must inform the district judge immediately. If the pretrial hearing requires the taking of evidence, the parties must notify the district judge in advance.

If any courtroom technology is required, counsel must request any such technology for use at trial or other proceeding and make a certification that the court=s technology staff has been notified. The certification regarding such notification shall be filed with the clerk no later than 7 days before the scheduled commencement of the trial or other proceeding.