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Judge Mike H. Madokoro

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Los Angeles Superior Court

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(213) 633-1091
Scheduling
Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
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Filing Requirements

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You will need to demonstrate to the court the reason(s) why you cannot seek the requested relief by means of a noticed motion.

Summary: The ex parte applicant must demonstrate to the court why the requested relief cannot be sought by means of a noticed motion.

Document Type

Ex Parte Application

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Filing Requirements

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PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW WHETHER YOU HAVE A PROPER BASIS TO SEEK EX PARTE RELIEF. There must be an “affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.” (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).)

Summary: An ex party application must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing, based on competent personal-knowledge testimony, of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for ex parte relief (CRC 3.1202(c)).

Document Type

Ex Parte Application

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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There must be an “affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.” (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).)

Summary: Ex parte applications must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.

Document Type

Ex Parte Application

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All documents must be electronically filed under the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt.

Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

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Page 1 | Scheduling Law & Motion Hearings

Self-represented litigants filing documents must go to the Clerk's Office, Room 102 on the 1st floor, to file their documents.

For Clerk’s Office assistance, if self-represented litigants are filing documents, please go to Room 102 on the 1st floor to file documents.

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Page 2 | Clerk’s Office and Court Support Services

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements.

Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

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Page 1 | SCHEDULING LAW & MOTION HEARINGS

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.

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Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Self-represented litigants must file documents in person at Room 102, 1st floor of the courthouse.

For Clerk’s Office assistance, if self-represented litigants are filing documents, please go to Room 102 on the 1st floor to file documents.

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Page 2 | CLERK’S OFFICE AND COURT SUPPORT SERVICES

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing (CRC 3.1204), unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt.

Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.

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Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications

Opposition papers to an electronically-filed ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Opposition papers for any electronically-filed ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing on the ex parte application.

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Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.

If a party is a self-represented litigant, the party may file an ex parte application and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.

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Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications

Opposition papers for electronically-filed ex parte applications must be filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Opposition papers for any electronically-filed ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing on the ex parte application.

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Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a 1:30 P.M. hearing.

If a party is a self-represented litigant, the party may file an ex parte application and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.

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Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing.

Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.

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Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Absent good cause, notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).

Absent good cause, notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by CRC, Rule 3.1204.

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Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications

Ex parte notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing, absent good cause, per CRC Rule 3.1204.

Absent good cause, notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by CRC, Rule 3.1204.

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Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

All regularly noticed motions are heard Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M., and a hearing date must be reserved by phone with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

All regularly noticed motions (including motions to quash, demurrers, discovery motions, and motions for summary judgment) will be heard on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M. Hearing dates must be reserved before filing the motion by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-1091 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

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Page 1 | Scheduling Law & Motion Hearings

Ex parte applications should be noticed for hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Department 632.

Ex parte applications should be noticed for 1:30 p.m. in Department 632.

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Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications

Hearing dates for regularly noticed motions must be reserved before filing by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

Hearing dates must be reserved before filing the motion by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-1091 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

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Page 1 | SCHEDULING LAW & MOTION HEARINGS

Chambers Communication Rules

The courtroom/calendar clerk telephone line (213) 633-1091 may be called for scheduling matters during telephone hours of 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-1091 Telephone Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

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Page 1 | Department 632 Courtroom Information

Department 632 clerk can be reached by phone at (213) 633-1091 during 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-1091 Telephone Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

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About Judge Mike H. Madokoro

Judge Mike H. Madokoro is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, serving in the district division. The court is the state trial court for Los Angeles County, handling a broad range of civil and criminal matters.

Judge Madokoro's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Mike H. Madokoro's rules

Does Judge Mike H. Madokoro require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. All regularly noticed motions are heard Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M., and a hearing date must be reserved by phone with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling Law & Motion Hearings

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Mike H. Madokoro?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An ex party application must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing, based on competent personal-knowledge testimony, of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for ex parte relief (CRC 3.1202(c)).

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte Applications

How may parties contact Judge Mike H. Madokoro's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Mike H. Madokoro's clerk. The rule lists phone (213) 633-1091. The courtroom/calendar clerk telephone line (213) 633-1091 may be called for scheduling matters during telephone hours of 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department 632 Courtroom Information

Is electronic filing required before Judge Mike H. Madokoro?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All documents must be electronically filed under the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling Law & Motion Hearings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Mike H. Madokoro?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing (CRC 3.1204), unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte Applications

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Mike H. Madokoro?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 1 business days before hearing. Absent good cause, notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte Applications
Complete rules summary for Judge Mike H. Madokoro

All regularly noticed motions are heard Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M., and a hearing date must be reserved by phone with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

The courtroom/calendar clerk telephone line (213) 633-1091 may be called for scheduling matters during telephone hours of 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.

All documents must be electronically filed under the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt.

Ex parte applications should be noticed for hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Department 632.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing (CRC 3.1204), unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt.

Opposition papers to an electronically-filed ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.

Absent good cause, notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).

An ex party application must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing, based on competent personal-knowledge testimony, of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for ex parte relief (CRC 3.1202(c)).

The ex parte applicant must demonstrate to the court why the requested relief cannot be sought by means of a noticed motion.

Self-represented litigants filing documents must go to the Clerk's Office, Room 102 on the 1st floor, to file their documents.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing.

Opposition papers for electronically-filed ex parte applications must be filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a 1:30 P.M. hearing.

Ex parte notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing, absent good cause, per CRC Rule 3.1204.

Department 632 clerk can be reached by phone at (213) 633-1091 during 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.

Self-represented litigants must file documents in person at Room 102, 1st floor of the courthouse.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.

Hearing dates for regularly noticed motions must be reserved before filing by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

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