A motion is heard on a 24 day cycle, meaning that when you file a motion, you can expect that your case will be scheduled before a judge within approximately 24 days. There is often times a motion can be delayed when an adjournment is requested or when the court’s calendar requires.

What does it mean when a motion is granted?

The judge will either grant or deny the motion. If it is granted, the case is over and the defendant wins. If the motion is denied, as it usually is, the defense is given the opportunity to present its evidence.

How long does it take for a judge to rule on a motion?

At the hearing, the judge may rule immediately or he may take the case under advisement. Most cases under advisement are decided within weeks but some can take months. There is little that can be done about a judge taking a long time to rule.

How long is the wait for a court judgment in family law?

But in a general sense, parties oftentimes need to temper their expectations in terms of the length of time it takes for a judge to issue a judgment. In many instances, it can take a judge weeks, if not months, to enter a decision after the conclusion of a divorce or family law trial. When parties hear this, many have confusion and dismay.

Can a judge rule on a motion for summary judgment?

Accordingly, it will likely take a Judge longer to review, analyze and decide on a Motion for Summary Judgment. The Judge may be mandated to rule “immediately,” but that does not mean he or she will not need time to consider the arguments of counsel during the hearing, as well as the documents filed, like memorandum of law, regarding the MSJ.

What happens when you file a motion in court?

The only thing that happens when you file a motion is that it sits in the Clerk’s file until it is called up for hearing. That’s may be the problem you are experiencing… The process is to contact the judge’s assistant (JA) and get a hearing date.