Judge Julian C. Recana
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Chambers
Page & Word Limits4 rules
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no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
Summary: The memorandum accompanying an IDC request may be no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues (sentence beginning truncated in source).
Idc Memorandum
3 pages
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The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
Summary: The responding party's responsive IDC memorandum may be no more than three pages.
Responsive Idc Memorandum
3 pages
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no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
Summary: IDC initial memoranda must not exceed three pages.
Memorandum
3 pages
Applies to: Attorney
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The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
Summary: IDC responsive memoranda must not exceed three pages.
Responsive Memorandum
3 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Format Requirements3 rules
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Each exhibit must be separately numbered, with the numbers corresponding to the number of theexhibit on the joint exhibit list. If an exhibit contains more than one page, the pages must be internally numbered, i.e., 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 etc.
Summary: Exhibits must be separately numbered to correspond with the joint exhibit list, and multi-page exhibits must have internally numbered pages (e.g., 3.1, 3.2, 3.3).
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Leave at least four inches of blank space of the top of every page of any proposed special jury instructions, or any addenda to form instructions.
Summary: Proposed special jury instructions and any addenda to form instructions must leave at least four inches of blank space at the top of every page.
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Leave at least four inches of blank space of the top of every page of any proposed special jury instructions, or any addenda to form instructions.
Summary: Proposed special jury instructions must have at least four inches of blank space at the top of each page.
Document Filing Requirements17 rules
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The following FSC documents must be provided to the Court prior to the FSC:
Summary: The listed FSC documents (motions in limine and bifurcation motions, trial briefs, joint statement of the case, joint exhibit list and exhibits, and joint witness list and trial schedule) must be provided to the Court prior to the FSC.
Document Type
Fsc Documents
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5. JOINT WITNESS LIST AND TRIAL SCHEDULE. The parties must submit a joint list of all witnesses each party actually intends to call. Next to each witness, indicate the total time estimated for that witness's testimony (including direct, cross, and redirect). Make realistic time estimates. At the end of the list, total the time estimated for testimony.
Summary: The parties must submit a joint list of all witnesses they actually intend to call, with per-witness time estimates for direct, cross, and redirect testimony and a total estimated testimony time at the end.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
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3. JOINT STATEMENT OF THE CASE (which will be read by the Court to the prospective jurors).
Summary: A joint statement of the case, which the Court will read to prospective jurors, must be provided to the Court prior to the FSC.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of The Case
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The parties must provide both a paper "trial notebook" for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.
Summary: The parties must provide a paper "trial notebook" for the Court in connection with the FSC.
Document Type
Trial Notebook
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In compliance with SCLAC Rule 3.57, all motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party, setting forth the opposing party's position regarding the motions, and must be submitted with timely statutory notice so the motion in limine can be heard at the FSC.
Summary: Every motion in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject was discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party's position, submitted with timely statutory notice so it can be heard at the FSC.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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4. JOINT EXHIBIT LIST AND EXHIBITS. The parties shall work together to provide exhibits electronically, if feasible.
Summary: A joint exhibit list and exhibits must be provided to the Court prior to the FSC.
Document Type
Joint Exhibit List
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If no court reporter is used, the parties must jointly prepare a summary of the day's proceedings and lodge it in the courtroom the next morning before proceedings resume.
Summary: If no court reporter is retained, the parties must jointly prepare a summary of the day's proceedings and lodge it in the courtroom the next morning before proceedings resume.
Document Type
Summary Of Proceedings
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Before submitting the instructions, counsel must fill in the blanks, make any appropriate modifications, and comply with SCLAC 3.170 to 3.171.
Summary: Before submitting proposed jury instructions, counsel must fill in the blanks, make appropriate modifications, and comply with SCLAC 3.170 to 3.171.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
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As to experts that counsel intends to call at trial, no later than the FSC, Counsel shall present to the Court and opposing counsel a copy of the Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.260 declaration that states the substance of the proffered opinion.
Summary: For experts counsel intends to call at trial, counsel must present the Court and opposing counsel with a CCP 2034.260 declaration stating the substance of the proffered opinion no later than the FSC.
Document Type
Ccp 2034 260 Expert Declaration
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Use CACI for form instructions.
Summary: CACI must be used for form jury instructions.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
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The parties are to submit a joint set of instructions, plus a set of instructions from each side to which there are objections.
Summary: Parties must submit a joint set of jury instructions plus a separate set of instructions from each side to which there are objections.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
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The parties shall provide the full text of all requested instructions (not just a list).
Summary: Proposed jury instructions must include the full text of all requested instructions, not just a list.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
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The parties are to meet and confer in advance and then file proposed general or special verdict forms.
Summary: Parties must meet and confer in advance and then file proposed general or special verdict forms.
Document Type
Proposed Verdict Forms
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All civil actions filed after January 1, 2024, are subject to the initial discovery disclosures requirements of CCP § 2016.090. The Court may enforce the requirements of section 2016.090 on its own motion or on the motion of a party.
Summary: Civil actions filed after January 1, 2024 are subject to CCP § 2016.090 initial discovery disclosures, enforceable by the Court on its own or a party's motion; per the document's footnote, this requirement does not apply to self-represented parties.
Document Type
Initial Discovery Disclosures
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The email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.
Summary: The submit-on-tentative email must include the case number, identify the party submitting on the tentative, and copy opposing counsel.
Document Type
Submit On Tentative Email
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The first paragraph shall be formatted as follows: (1) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (2) one to three sentences describing (not arguing) each party's position.
Summary: The first paragraph of the IDC memorandum must contain a neutral statement of the dispute followed by one to three sentences describing (not arguing) each party's position.
Document Type
Idc Memorandum
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all motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party, setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motions, and must be submitted with timely statutory notice so the motion in limine can be heard at the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration confirming discussion with opposing party and their position.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
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Page 4 | Ex Parte Applications
Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
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Page 4 | Ex Parte Applications
Plaintiff must eFile the Notice of Settlement on Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.
Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.
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Page 4 | Notice of Settlement / Request for Dismissal
FSC and trial documents must be submitted electronically.
The parties must provide both a paper "trial notebook" for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.
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Page 6 | Final Status Conference (FSC)
The parties must work together to provide exhibits electronically when feasible.
The parties shall work together to provide exhibits electronically, if feasible.
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Page 6 | Final Status Conference (FSC)
Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements for ex parte applications and oppositions under CRC 2.253(b)(2).
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.
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Page 4 | Ex Parte Applications
Plaintiffs must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.
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Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
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Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements for ex parte applications and related documents.
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Case Management Statements must be filed at least seven (7) calendar days before the scheduled case management conference.
Case Management Statements must be filed at least seven (7) calendar days before the date scheduled for the case management conference (CMC).
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Page 2 | CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (CMC)
Scheduling an IDC does not toll the deadline for filing a discovery motion unless the parties stipulate to toll deadlines.
California Code of Civil Procedure § 2016.080 has been repealed, therefore the scheduling of an IDC does not toll the deadline for filing a discovery motion unless the parties stipulate to toll deadlines.
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Page 3 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Counsel intending to submit on the tentative may email the court by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing; if all counsel submit, the Court adopts the tentative, and if no email is received and no one appears, the motion may be placed off calendar.
Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative may send an email to the court by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.
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Page 3 | Law and Motion
Absent an exemption, ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing and must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq.; hearings are held each day at the end of the morning calendar.
Ex parte applications are heard each day at the end of the morning calendar. Absent an exemption, you must file the application by 10:00 am on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing. Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq.
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Page 4 | Ex Parte Applications
The responding party must file and serve its responsive IDC memorandum at least two court days before the IDC.
The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
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Page 4 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC date.
1. MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC date. SCLAC Rule 3.25 (f)(2).
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Page 6 | Final Status Conference (FSC)
After the notice of settlement of the entire case is eFiled, all future appearances are taken off calendar and an OSC re dismissal is scheduled approximately 45 days from the filing date.
Once notice of settlement of the entire case is eFiled, all future appearances will be taken off calendar and an OSC re dismissal will be scheduled approximately forty-five (45) days from the filing date.
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Page 4 | Notice of Settlement / Request for Dismissal
Lodged trial binders must be picked up within two weeks of filing the Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.
If trial binders were lodged prior to settlement, they must be picked up within two weeks of filing the Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.
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Page 4 | Notice of Settlement / Request for Dismissal
Case management statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled CMC.
Case Management Statements must be filed at least seven (7) calendar days before the date scheduled for the case management conference (CMC).
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Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
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Ex parte written oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
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IDC responsive memoranda must be filed at least two court days prior to the scheduled IDC.
The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.
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Page 3 | Law and Motion
Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
A party with a fee waiver under CRC 3.55(7) may request an official court reporter by filing form FW-020 before the hearing or trial.
A party who has received a fee waiver pursuant to CRC 3.55(7) may request an official court reporter by filing form FW-020 https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/FW-020 before the hearing or trial (See CRC 2.956(c)).
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Page 2 | General Information
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow a discovery dispute before pursuing a motion; merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.
The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or videoconference to resolve or narrow discovery a discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.
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Page 3 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Counsel may request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) via form LACIV094 before moving on a discovery dispute, and absent good cause the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process concludes.
If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel may request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request [LACIV094] See https://www.lacourt.org/forms/pdf/LACIV094.pdf. The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.
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Page 3 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Discovery motions filed before IDC process is concluded may be continued unless good cause is shown.
Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates through the Court Reservation System (CRS) and must use CRS to continue or withdraw motions, informing the courtroom of the change.
The Court hears law and motion on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System (CRS). Parties must use CRS to continue or withdraw motions and inform the courtroom of the change.
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Page 3 | Law and Motion
Chambers Communication Rules
The department may be contacted by email at NORDept-L@lacourt.ca.gov during court hours of Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Telephone Number: 562-345-3705 Email: NORDept-L@lacourt.ca.gov Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Page 1 | General Information
Litigants seeking assistance from the Clerk's Office should call Court Support Services at 562-345-3700.
For assistance from the Clerk's Office, please call the Court Support Services number at 562-345-3700.
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Page 1 | Self-represented Litigants
Counsel submitting on tentative rulings must email the court by 8:00 a.m. hearing day with case number, party identification, and cc to opposing counsel.
Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative may send an email to the court by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. The email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.
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Department L chambers can be contacted via email at NORDept-L@lacourt.ca.gov during specified hours.
Email: NORDept-L@lacourt.ca.gov
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Department L chambers can be contacted via phone at 562-345-3705 during specified hours.
Telephone Number: 562-345-3705
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