Judge Patricia Starr

Before asking the court to resolve a dispute, parties must personally consult or meet and confer in good faith; email alone does not qualify as personal consultation.

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 asking for court involvement. An email is not considered personal consultation.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

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The Court will not consider a contested motion unless all parties have had an opportunity to respond in writing.

The Court will not consider a contested motion unless all parties have been given the opportunity to respond in writing.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments

The parties should discuss possible resolution of issues before the hearing.

Please discuss possible resolution of issues before the hearing.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 1 | Discovery or Disclosure Disputes and/or Sanctions

A request to extend time or continue a matter must state the opposing party’s position or that efforts to obtain it were unsuccessful.

Any request to extend time or continue a matter must include the position of the opposing party, or a statement that efforts to determine that position were unsuccessful.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments

If you are running late for a scheduled hearing, call or email the division.

Please call or email the division if you are running late for a scheduled hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

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