RULE 7016 - PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE; FORMULATING ISSUES [Modified 12/1/09]
(a) Scheduling Conference. Unless otherwise ordered or unless an affirmative request is made by a party, the Court will not conduct a scheduling or pretrial conference in an adversary proceeding.
(b) Joint Pre-Trial Order. In all adversary proceedings, a joint pre-trial order conforming to the standards set forth in R.I. LBR 9014-1 and R.I. Bankr. Form O shall be filed within twenty-one (21) days after the close of discovery.
(c) Scheduling Order. A scheduling order shall issue from the Court within 45 days after the appearance of the defendant, unless the Court directs otherwise.