0. ATTORNEY VALIDATION CERTIFICATE

I, [Attorney Name], certify that I have reviewed the current statutes, statewide procedural rules, and local rules governing deadline modifications in this matter on [REVIEW_DATE]; that the factual statements in this motion are accurate to the best of my knowledge; that applicable notice or conferral requirements have been satisfied or will be satisfied as represented below; and that I approve this motion for filing on behalf of [Client Name].

Signature: _____ Date: ___

Printed Name: _____ Bar No.: ____

MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

(In the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, [JUDICIAL_DISTRICT] Judicial District at [CITY])

1. CAPTION

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
[ JUDICIAL DISTRICT ] AT [CITY]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

2. RELIEF REQUESTED

[Movant] respectfully requests, pursuant to Alaska Civil Rule 6(b), that the Court extend the deadline for [describe required act] from [CURRENT_DEADLINE] to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE].

3. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

1. The Court's [Order/Scheduling Conference] dated [ORDER_DATE] set a deadline of [CURRENT_DEADLINE] for [describe obligation].
2. Since that time, [summarize efforts undertaken and circumstances necessitating extension].
3. Despite diligent efforts, additional time is necessary because [FACT_DETAILS].
4. Counsel for [Movant] conferred with [Opposing Counsel Name] on [DATE], and [state whether opposing party agrees, does not oppose, or will contest this motion].

4. LEGAL STANDARD

1. Alaska R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1) authorizes the Court, for cause shown, to enlarge time for acts required or allowed by the Rules or by court order when the request is made before the original deadline expires, and on a showing of excusable neglect if made after expiration.
2. Alaska R. Civ. P. 77(c) requires motions to state the relief requested and the grounds with particularity; supporting evidence may be provided by affidavit or declaration compliant with AS 09.63.010.

5. ARGUMENT

1. Good Cause/Excusable Neglect. [Explain good cause or excusable neglect, citing specific facts such as unforeseen scheduling conflicts, delayed receipt of records, illness, or pending settlement discussions].
2. Diligence. [Describe steps taken promptly, including communications with opposing counsel and interim actions].
3. Absence of Prejudice. Granting the extension will not prejudice [Non-Movant], as [explain: e.g., no hearings will be affected, discovery remains open, or opposing party consents].
4. Interests of Justice. The requested extension promotes adjudication on the merits and efficient case management consistent with Alaska R. Civ. P. 1.

6. REQUESTED NEW DEADLINE

[Movant] proposes that the new deadline for [obligation] be [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE], with all subsequent deadlines adjusted accordingly if necessary.

7. CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, [Movant] respectfully requests that the Court enter the attached proposed order granting an extension until [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE] and awarding such other relief as is just.

8. PROPOSED ORDER (ATTACHMENT)

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
[ JUDICIAL DISTRICT ] AT [CITY]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

Upon consideration of the Motion for Extension of Time filed by [Movant] and for good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The deadline for [describe obligation] is extended to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE].
2. [Optional] The deadline for related tasks is adjusted as follows: [LIST_ADJUSTMENTS].
3. All other provisions of the Court's prior orders remain in effect.

DATED this ___ day of ____, [YEAR], at [CITY], Alaska.

[JUDGE_NAME]
Superior Court Judge

9. SIGNATURE BLOCK

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DATED this ___ day of ____, [YEAR].

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Alaska [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Email: [EMAIL]

By: _____
[ATTORNEYNAME]
Alaska Bar No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [MOVING_PARTY_NAME]

10. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [SERVICE_DATE] a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion for Extension of Time was served via [TrueFiling electronic service / Email / First-Class Mail] on the following pursuant to Alaska R. Civ. P. 5:

[ATTORNEY_NAME]

11. SAMPLE GOOD CAUSE NARRATIVE (TAILOR BEFORE FILING)

On March 12, 2024, [Movant] received 3,400 pages of supplemental records from a third-party provider. The materials revealed new witnesses and data points requiring expert analysis. [Movant] immediately retained the appropriate expert, who was first available on [EXPERT_MEETING_DATE], and coordinated with opposing counsel to schedule any follow-up discovery. Absent a short extension of the current [CURRENT_DEADLINE] to [PROPOSED_NEW_DEADLINE], [Movant] cannot incorporate the new information into required submissions. Opposing counsel was contacted on [CONFERRAL_DATE] but declined to stipulate, identifying no concrete prejudice beyond a preference to maintain the existing schedule.

12. MITIGATION COMMITMENT TEMPLATE

1. Maintain the existing trial or dispositive motion dates unless the Court directs otherwise.
2. Produce all outstanding discovery or supplemental disclosures no later than [COMMITMENT_DATE].
3. Offer supplemental deposition or interview availability for affected witnesses during [DATE_RANGE] at [LOCATION].
4. Provide a status update letter to the Court and opposing counsel within [STATUS_UPDATE_WINDOW] days of the new deadline.