The court may require defendants to file all motions at least seven days before the pre-trial hearing date.

• A. False
• B. Sometimes
• C. Only If The Judge Orders
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Courts set deadlines for filing motions before the pre-trial hearing to keep the process orderly and give everyone time to prepare. A seven-day lead time is a common minimum because it ensures the other side can respond and the judge has time to review and rule on the motions before the hearing. Since these deadlines come from scheduling orders or local rules, the court may require all motions be filed at least seven days before the pre-trial date. Different jurisdictions may use different numbers, but the principle remains that a pre-trial motion deadline can be required.