Judge Lori Bustamante
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Orders must be submitted in final format without strikethrough.
Do not use strikethrough format for the Orders - they should be in final format.
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
A motion requesting expedited consideration should identify that request in its heading.
If you are filing a Motion and requesting expedited consideration, please include that information in the heading of your Motion.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Orders must not use the heading “proposed.”
Do not use the heading "proposed" in your order.
Document Type
Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Include all parties’ positions in a motion when possible.
Please provide the position of all parties in your Motion if at all possible.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
When applicable, a proposed order should be provided in WORD format.
Provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
In addition, communicate with the other side and place their position in your Motion.
Summary: For a motion requesting expedited consideration, communicate with the other side and include its position in the motion.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All pleadings must be filed electronically.
E-file all pleadings.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Settlement conferences or mediation are strongly encouraged before a contested proceeding.
Settlement Conferences or a Mediation are highly encouraged prior to a contested proceeding.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments