The court may by special order or pursuant to local rules require the district attorney and defense counsel to participate in a pretrial conference for the purpose of:
(1) Disposing of discovery motions without formal hearing when there is no objection and no prior voluntary compliance with the provisions hereof; and
(2) Consideration of such other matters as may aid in the prompt and fair disposition of the charge.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 515, §1.