The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Walgren, 885 F.2d 1417 (9th Cir. 1989):
As for the "reasonable time" limitation, reasonableness in this context "must be evaluated in light of the policies supporting the time limitations and the reasons for the delay in each case." United States v. Smith, supra [650 F.2d 206 (9th Cir.1981) ] at 209. The time runs "at least so long as the judge reasonably needs time to consider and act upon the motion." United States v. Stollings, supra [516 F.2d 1287 (4th Cir.1975) ] at 1288.
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