ORDER

BRIAN K. EPPS, Magistrate Judge.

Defendant Charvis Lawrence requests an extension of time to file pre-trial motions in this case because defense counsel needs more time to receive and review the discovery from the government in an electronic format. (Doc. no. 198.)

The Court finds, as a matter of fact and law, that the motion is not for the purpose of delay, but in the furtherance of justice, and to protect the defendant's right to a fair trial. The Court also finds that the motion is for the purpose of allowing reasonable time necessary, assuming the exercise of due diligence, for the effective preparation of defense counsel in that counsel needs additional time to review the discovery information provided by the government and determine whether any pre-trial motions should be filed in this case. Therefore, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7), and on the basis of the Court's finding that the ends of justice served by granting the motion for an extension outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial, the Court GRANTS Defendant's motion for reconsideration of the Court's Order date September 21, 2015. Accordingly, any pre-trial motions must be filed no later than November 4, 2015. The period of delay resulting from this extension — October 5, 2015, through and including November 4, 2015 — is excluded in computing the time within which the trial of this matter may commence.

Defense counsel is specifically cautioned that because of this extension, "preliminary" motions to suppress, dismiss, or sever will not be looked upon favorably. All motions must comply with Local Criminal Rule 12.1 at the time of filing, including the provisions concerning affidavits, citations to record evidence, and supporting memorandums. Any "preliminary" motions on the docket as of November 4, 2015, will be treated as nullities.

SO ORDERED.