Part 34a · Pleadings, Motions and Discovery Neglected, Abused and Uncared for Children and Termination of Parental Rights

Rule 34a-10. Grounds of Motion To Dismiss

Amended January 1, 2026 (current) Contains Deadlines

(a) The motion to dismiss shall be used to assert: (1) lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter; (2) lack of jurisdiction over the person; (3) insufficiency of process; and (4) insufficiency of service of process. A motion to dismiss shall always be filed with a supporting memorandum of law, and where appropriate, with supporting affidavits as to facts not apparent on the record.

(b) Any adverse party who objects to a motion to dismiss shall, at least five days before the motion is to be considered on the short calendar, file and serve in accordance with Sections 10-12

(a) and (c), 10-13, 10-14 and 10-17 a memorandum of law and, where appropriate, supporting affidavits as to facts not apparent on the record.

Committee Notes

amended June 23, 2017, to take effect Jan. 1, 2018.)