Rule 22. Motions.
     Unless another form is prescribed by these rules, an application for an order or other relief shall be made by filing a motion in writing for such order or relief. The motion shall state with particularity the grounds therefor and shall set forth the order or relief sought. Counsel shall also note therein that opposing counsel has been contacted concerning the motion and whether opposing counsel objects to the motion. If a motion is supported by briefs, affidavits or other papers, whether required by these rules or otherwise, or submitted in a party's discretion, they shall be served and filed with the motion. The supreme court may authorize disposition of motions for procedural orders by a single judge. If a motion seeks dismissal of the appeal or other substantial relief, any party may file an answer in opposition within 7 days after service of the motion, or within such time as the court may direct. A motion to dismiss made by an appellant in a civil or criminal case, except for an Anders motion pursuant to § 46-8-103(2), MCA, must be signed by the appellant personally, as well as by appellant's counsel. Motions, supporting papers and any response thereto may be typewritten. In any proceeding regarding the abuse and neglect of a child or for the termination of parental rights under Title 41, Chapter 3, MCA, or in any proceeding under Title 40, Chapter 6 (Uniform Parentage Act); Title 42 (Adoption); Title 52, Chapter 3, part 8 (Montana Elder and Persons With Developmental Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act); Title 53, Chapter 20 (Developmental Disabilities), Chapter 21 (Mentally Ill), and Chapter 24 (Alcoholism and Drug Dependence), only the initials of the child, parent(s) or individual party(ies), as the case may be, may be used.
     At the time of filing a procedural motion counsel shall present a proposed order, together with sufficient copies for service upon all counsel of record, as well as stamped envelopes addressed to all counsel of record.

     History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. 11020, Dec. 10, 1965, eff. Jan. 1, 1966; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. June 16, 1986, eff. Jan. 19, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. April 3, 1997, eff. April 3, 1997; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. July 24, 2001, eff. July 24, 2001; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Feb. 7, 2002, eff. Mar. 15, 2002; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Dec. 17, 2002, eff. Feb. 1, 2003.