Judge Salvatore Sirna
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibit
- 3 copies • Hand Delivery • On First Day Of Trial
Exhibits
- 3 copies • First Day Of Trial
Binding: Three Ring Binder
Adjournments
- Trial continuance requests are disfavored and must show good cause, include a statement that all experts, percipient witnesses, and principals will be available on the proposed trial date, and — if mediation has not occurred — a date certain for mediation with the mediator's name.
- Trial continuance requests are disfavored, require good cause, and must include specified statements about the proposed date and mediation.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Document Format Requirements5 rules
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Each exhibit must be identified separately and Bates stamped. Bulk exhibits (e.g., "plaintiffs medical records") will not be permitted. Each page of a multi-page exhibit must be consecutively paginated (e.g., exhibit 1 will be 1-1, 1-2, etc.).
Summary: Each exhibit must be separately identified and Bates stamped; bulk exhibits are prohibited and each page of a multi-page exhibit must be consecutively paginated.
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Blow-ups of portions of exhibits will not be identified nor marked as a sub-part to the exhibit. Typically, a blow-up will not be admitted into evidence.
Summary: Blow-ups of exhibit portions will not be identified or marked as sub-parts and typically will not be admitted into evidence.
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MOTIONS IN LIMINE must be in writing, numbered, and shall be filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).
Summary: Motions in limine must be in writing, numbered, and filed/served per Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).
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Each exhibit must be identified separately and Bates stamped. Bulk exhibits (e.g., "plaintiffs medical records") will not be permitted. Each page of a multi-page exhibit must be consecutively paginated (e.g., exhibit 1 will be 1-1, 1-2, etc.). Blow-ups of portions of exhibits will not be identified nor marked as a sub-part to the exhibit. Typically, a blow-up will not be admitted into evidence.
Summary: Exhibits must be separately identified, Bates stamped, consecutively paginated, no bulk exhibits, and blow-ups are not admitted.
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Please submit the Special Verdict to the clerk via email in MS Word format.
Summary: Special verdict forms must be in MS Word (DOCX) format.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements14 rules
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CACI JURY INSTRUCTIONS - The parties shall file a joint document which provides a list of all requested jury instructions, by CACI ... lists (all on the same document) of all jury instructions requested by one party and objected to by the other. The parties need not print the text of each requested CACI instruction.
Summary: Parties must file a joint CACI jury instruction document listing all requested instructions by CACI number, including a same-document list of instructions requested by one party and objected to by the other, without printing instruction text.
Document Type
Joint Jury Instructions
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MOTIONS IN LIMINE must be in writing, numbered, and shall be filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).
Summary: Motions in limine must be in writing and numbered.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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Counsel must read and be familiar with Local Rule 3.57. The motion must be accompanied by a declaration that includes, among other items, a representation that the motion has been discussed with opposing counsel. If not, the motion will be summarily denied.
Summary: Each motion in limine must be accompanied by a declaration representing that the motion was discussed with opposing counsel, or it will be summarily denied.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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STATEMENT OF THE CASE - The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case to be read to the jury.
Summary: Parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case to be read to the jury.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of The Case
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SPECIAL VERDICT - Counsel are urged to agree upon a special verdict. If counsel cannot agree, each counsel is required to submit a proposed special verdict form.
Summary: Counsel are urged to agree on a special verdict, and if they cannot, each counsel must submit a proposed special verdict form.
Document Type
Proposed Special Verdict Form
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TRIAL BRIEFS – Trial Briefs are mandatory in all cases and must include: a. Brief description of the claims and defenses presented and the issues to be decided. b. Brief statement of ultimate facts or issues to which you will stipulate. c. List of major evidentiary issues anticipated, with succinct points and authorities. d. Statement of the relief claimed, including a succinct breakdown of the elements of damages claimed. (Do not hesitate to use bullet points.) e. Any other information that will assist the Court.
Summary: Trial briefs are mandatory in all cases and must describe claims, defenses, and issues; stipulated facts; major evidentiary issues with points and authorities; relief claimed with a breakdown of damages elements; and any other information assisting the Court.
Document Type
Trial Brief
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WITNESS LIST - The parties shall submit a joint witness list in the attached form must include the name, a brief description of the testimony, a time estimate on direct and cross, any potential scheduling problem, and any special requirements (e.g., interpreter, etc.).
Summary: Parties must submit a joint witness list on the attached form including witness name, brief description of testimony, time estimates for direct and cross, potential scheduling problems, and any special requirements such as an interpreter.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
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EXHIBIT LIST - The parties shall file a joint exhibit list in the attached form. Exhibits should be numbered and not designated by letters.
Summary: Parties must file a joint exhibit list on the attached form, with exhibits numbered rather than designated by letters.
Document Type
Joint Exhibit List
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G. Plaintiff's counsel and Cross-Complainant's counsel shall provide the Court at the FSC with a copy of the operative pleading(s) and be prepared to state on the record the claims that will be pursued during trial. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS.
Summary: At the final status conference, plaintiff's and cross-complainant's counsel must deliver copies of the operative pleadings to the Court and be prepared to state on the record the claims to be pursued at trial, with possible sanctions for noncompliance.
Document Type
Final Status Conference Submissions
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The motion must be accompanied by a declaration that includes, among other items, a representation that the motion has been discussed with opposing counsel. If not, the motion will be summarily denied.
Summary: Motions in limine must include a declaration with a certificate of conference, else will be summarily denied.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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STATEMENT OF THE CASE - The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case to be read to the jury.
Summary: Parties must file a joint statement of the case to be read to the jury.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Case
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TRIAL BRIEFS – Trial Briefs are mandatory in all cases and must include: a. Brief description of the claims and defenses presented and the issues to be decided. b. Brief statement of ultimate facts or issues to which you will stipulate. c. List of major evidentiary issues anticipated, with succinct points and authorities. d. Statement of the relief claimed, including a succinct breakdown of the elements of damages claimed. (Do not hesitate to use bullet points.) e. Any other information that will assist the Court.
Summary: Trial briefs are mandatory and must include specified sections on claims, facts, evidence, and relief.
Document Type
Trial Brief
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WITNESS LIST - The parties shall submit a joint witness list in the attached form must include the name, a brief description of the testimony, a time estimate on direct and cross, any potential scheduling problem, and any special requirements (e.g., interpreter, etc.).
Summary: Joint witness lists must include name, testimony description, time estimates, scheduling issues, and special requirements.
Document Type
Witness List
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Plaintiff’s counsel and Cross-Complainant's counsel shall provide the Court at the FSC with a copy of the operative pleading(s) and be prepared to state on the record the claims that will be pursued during trial.
Summary: Plaintiff and cross-complainant counsel must provide operative pleadings at the FSC and state claims pursued.
Document Type
Operative Pleading
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed special verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk via email in MS Word format.
Please submit the Special Verdict to the clerk via email in MS Word format.
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Page 2 | Jury Trial Filing Requirements (CACI Jury Instructions, Special Verdict, Exhibit List, Witness List, Trial Briefs, Statement of the Case)
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Counsel must meet and confer before the FSC to prepare joint trial documents, which must be filed five court days before the FSC.
Counsel are ordered to meet and confer before the FSC to exchange, discuss and prepare for submission to the Court the joint jury instructions, exhibits, joint exhibit lists, joint witness list, joint statement of the case, and special verdict form. Joint trial documents are to be filed five (5) court days before the FSC.
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Page 1 | FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE ORDER (Sections A-G)
In jury trials, all required jury trial documents (CACI instructions, special verdict, exhibit list, witness list, trial briefs, statement of the case) must be filed five court days before the FSC.
For jury trials, the following documents shall be filed five (5) court days before the FSC:
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Page 1 | Jury Trial Filing Requirements (CACI Jury Instructions, Special Verdict, Exhibit List, Witness List, Trial Briefs, Statement of the Case)
Counsel must exchange exhibits at least ten days before the FSC, with exhibits placed in a 3-ring binder.
Counsel are ordered to exchange exhibits at least ten (10) days before the FSC. The exhibits shall be placed in a 3-ring binder.
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Page 2 | Jury Trial Filing Requirements (CACI Jury Instructions, Special Verdict, Exhibit List, Witness List, Trial Briefs, Statement of the Case)
Joint trial documents must be filed five court days before the Final Status Conference (FSC).
Joint trial documents are to be filed five (5) court days before the FSC.
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Page 1 | Section C
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Motions in limine must be filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).
MOTIONS IN LIMINE must be in writing, numbered, and shall be filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).
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Page 1 | MOTIONS IN LIMINE
Counsel must exchange exhibits at least 10 calendar days before the Final Status Conference (FSC).
Counsel are ordered to exchange exhibits at least ten (10) days before the FSC.
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Page 2 | Section F3d
Special verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk via email in MS Word format.
Please submit the Special Verdict to the clerk via email in MS Word format.
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Page 2 | Section F2
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Three copies of all exhibits (3-ring binder format) must be provided on the first day of trial — one for the Court, the clerk, and the witness stand.
The exhibits shall be placed in a 3-ring binder. Three (3) copies of all exhibits shall be provided on the first day of trial—one for the Court, the clerk, and a separate copy for the witness stand.
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Page 2 | Jury Trial Filing Requirements (CACI Jury Instructions, Special Verdict, Exhibit List, Witness List, Trial Briefs, Statement of the Case)
Three copies of all exhibits must be provided on the first day of trial for the court, clerk, and witness stand.
Three (3) copies of all exhibits shall be provided on the first day of trial—one for the Court, the clerk, and a separate copy for the witness stand.
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Page 2 | Section F3d
Filing Bundling Requirements
Exhibits must be placed in a 3-ring binder.
The exhibits shall be placed in a 3-ring binder.
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Page 2 | Section F3d
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial continuance requests are disfavored and must show good cause, include a statement that all experts, percipient witnesses, and principals will be available on the proposed trial date, and — if mediation has not occurred — a date certain for mediation with the mediator's name.
REQUESTS FOR A TRIAL CONTINUANCE – Requests for a trial continuance are disfavored. Any request for a trial continuance must include the requisite showing of good cause, as well as the following: 1. A statement from each party that the proposed trial date is a date upon which all experts, percipient witnesses, and principals will be available; and 2. To the extent mediation has not taken place, a date certain for mediation, to include the name of the mediator.
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Page 1 | REQUESTS FOR A TRIAL CONTINUANCE
Trial continuance requests are disfavored, require good cause, and must include specified statements about the proposed date and mediation.
REQUESTS FOR A TRIAL CONTINUANCE – Requests for a trial continuance are disfavored. Any request for a trial continuance must include the requisite showing of good cause, as well as the following: 1. A statement from each party that the proposed trial date is a date upon which all experts, percipient witnesses, and principals will be available; and 2. To the extent mediation has not taken place, a date certain for mediation, to include the name of the mediator.
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Page 1 | Section D
Chambers Communication Rules
Department G's clerk (Melissa Vasquez) and court assistant (Londie Olmos) can be reached at (909) 802-1104.
Clerk: Melissa Vasquez 400 Civic Center Plaza Court Assistant: Londie Olmos Pomona, CA 91766-3299 (909) 802-1104
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