Rule 23C - Motion for expedited review(a) expedited review. A party may request expedited review on any pending motion, petition, or appeal by filing a motion with the appellate court.(b) Content of motion. (b) Content of motion. A motion for expedited review must contain under appropriate headings and in the order indicated:(1) a specific and clear statement of the relief sought;(2) a statement of the facts and any applicable legal grounds justifying expedited review; and(3) a certificate that all papers filed with the court have been served upon all parties by overnight mail, hand delivery, or electronic transmission. The motion may not exceed 5 pages, exclusive of any addenda.
(c) Response; no reply. Any party may file a response to the motion within three days after service of the motion or whatever shorter time the appellate court may fix. The response may not exceed 5 pages, exclusive of any addenda. No reply will be permitted unless the court calls for one.(d) Form of papers. Papers filed pursuant to this rule must comply with the requirements of Rule 27.(e) Hearing. A hearing on the motion will be granted only in exceptional circumstances. Any adverse party must be present for any hearing except on a showing that the party (1) was served with reasonable notice of the hearing, and (2) cannot be reached by telephone.(f) Decision. The court will not grant a motion before the response time expires unless the court is persuaded that the circumstances justify immediate relief.(g) Power of a single justice or judge to entertain a motion. A single justice or judge may act upon a motion for expedited review as provided in Rule 23(e).Amended February 16, 2023, effective 5/1/2023; amended October 9, 2024, effective 11/1/2024.Advisory Committee Note
This rule does not confer jurisdiction on the court and may not be used to seek substantive relief that might be available under other rules, including Rules 8 and 19.