Judge James Drake
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
Submit an order with a stipulation or motion that states the precise relief requested or stipulated to.
Please provide orders for stipulations and motions: If you have a stipulation to a basic extension or other motion, please submit an order with the motion that sets forth the precise relief you are requesting/stipulating to.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions in limine are due 20 days before trial, and tardy motions may be summarily denied.
Important: This division’s trial preparation materials clearly state that MIL’s are due 20 days before trial. This is a real deadline. Litigants should expect that tardy motions will be summarily denied.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026 · Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before seeking court involvement in a dispute, parties must personally consult and make a good-faith effort to resolve it; email does not qualify, and possible resolutions should be discussed before the hearing.
I expect the parties to follow all rules requiring personal consultation or "meet and confer," with a good-faith effort to resolve a dispute before seeking court involvement. An email is not considered a personal consultation. Please discuss possible resolutions to the issues before the hearing.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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