Los Angeles Superior Court Service and Proof of Service Rules
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E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements. This page is scoped to Los Angeles Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 court days
- Applies to
- Joint documents
The parties should meet and confer in person at least five court days before the FSC to prepare the joint notebooks, and must serve, sign, and file all joint documents.
At least five (5) court days prior to FSC, the parties should meet & confer in person to exchange discuss and prepare a Joint Trial Notebook and Joint Exhibit Notebook. The parties must serve, sign and file all joint documents.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
The parties must exchange exhibits at least five calendar days before the FSC.
The exhibits must be exchanged at least five (5) calendar days before the FSC.
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Civil cases
Motions in limine and motions affecting the order of proof must be filed and served with sufficient CCP § 1005 notice to be heard by the FSC at the latest.
All motions in limine and motions that affect the order of proof, such as motions pursuant to CCP Sections 597 (trial of special defenses), 598 (change in the order of proof or bifurcation of the trial), and 1048 (consolidation or severance), must be filed and served with sufficient statutory notice under CCP Section 1005 so that they may be heard no later than at the FSC.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Objections to proposed jury instructions and verdict form
Any objections to the proposed jury instructions or verdict form must be filed and served.
The parties must file and serve their objections, if any, to the proposed jury instructions and to the proposed verdict form.
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Civil cases
When using PowerPoint, counsel must share the slides with opposing counsel before the presentation with enough time to object.
If a PowerPoint is to be used, a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation leaving sufficient time to object.
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Civil cases
A party waives objections to email, text, or facsimile notice by failing to raise them in the opposition.
A party is deemed to have waived any objection to email, text or facsimile notice if no objection is raised in the opposition to the application.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Complaint ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit a declaration to the court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service.
Summary: If any defendant remains unserved by the case management conference, plaintiff must submit a declaration at least five days before the hearing explaining the efforts made to accomplish service.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All items on the exhibit list shall be exchanged and reviewed by counsel prior to the FSC.
Summary: All exhibit-list items must be exchanged and reviewed by counsel before the FSC.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All motions in limine must be in writing and shall be served on the opposing party or counsel at least ten (10) court days prior to the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be in writing and served on opposing party or counsel at least ten court days before the FSC.
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- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Applies to
- Opposition
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Any opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing and served on opposing party or counsel at least five (5) court days prior to the FSC.
Summary: Written oppositions to motions in limine must be served at least five court days before the FSC.
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- Service
- Other ?
The Court cannot consider a filing unless it has been properly served in accordance with the applicable statutes and rules of court.
Summary: The Court cannot consider any filing unless it has been properly served under the applicable statutes and rules of court.
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- Service
- Other to court ?
Parties should not submit documents, correspondence, or other materials to the Court that have not first been served on all other appearing parties, except as expressly authorized by law or court rule. Unserved communications may constitute an improper ex parte communication. As a general practice, materials that have not been served on all parties will not be presented to the judicial officer for consideration and may be disregarded or otherwise disposed of without review.
Summary: Parties must serve all other appearing parties before submitting any documents or correspondence to the Court, and unserved materials may be treated as improper ex parte communications and disregarded without review.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
- Applies to
- Trial document
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Unless otherwise specified, at least 5 calendar days prior to the FSC, the parties/counsel shall exchange and serve the following trial documents:
Summary: Parties must exchange and serve all enumerated trial documents at least 5 calendar days before the FSC unless the Court orders otherwise.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Summons and complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff(s) shall service the summons and complaint upon Defendant(s) within 60 days of filing of the complaint. (Rules of Court, rule 3.110 (b).) Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions (See CCP §§ 128, 177.5; Rules of Court, rule 2.30), including dismissal (CCP §§ 583.410, 583.420), unless Plaintiff(s) shows cause why the court should not make such an order.
Summary: Plaintiffs must serve the summons and complaint on defendants within 60 days of filing the complaint or face sanctions, including dismissal.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If a party wishes to use graphics, demonstrative exhibits, or other visual aids during their closing arguments, including presentations created with PowerPoint or other presentation software, they must disclose such material to their opposing counsel no later than 8:30 am on the day that closing arguments are scheduled, so that any objections may be identified and resolved. (Local Rule 3.180.) Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the Court prohibiting the use of such material.
Summary: Parties must disclose closing-argument graphics, demonstrative exhibits, and visual aids to opposing counsel by 8:30 am on the day of closing arguments or risk the Court prohibiting their use.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibit binder
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
An exhibit binder must also be supplied to each opposing party.
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- Deadline
- 2 business days ?
- Applies to
- Request for dismissal or notice of settlement
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
If a party is exempt from the electronic filing requirements, that party shall file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.
Summary: Parties exempt from e-filing must file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the FSC.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served on all opposing parties and counsel at least 10 calendar days before the FSC.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Discovery
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If the parties intend to use any discovery during trial, the parties must exchange in writing no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC the particulars of any such discovery. For example, if a party proposes to read or show a video excerpt from a deposition, the proffering party must identify in writing by name the deponent, page, and line numbers to opposing counsel no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC. Failure to provide the specific discovery intended to be used at trial in writing and on a timely basis may result in a Court order prohibiting the use of said discovery.
Summary: Parties intending to use discovery at trial must exchange the particulars in writing at least 10 court days before the FSC, or risk a court order prohibiting use of the discovery.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Discovery excerpts ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
Summary: All parties must serve written discovery excerpts (except those used solely for impeachment), each marked as an exhibit, on the opposing party no later than 10 court days before the FSC.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
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.
Summary: All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.
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- Service
- Other ?
MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC
Summary: Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be served with proper statutory notice.
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- Applies to
- Document production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both parties must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
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- Service
- Other ?
Before reading into evidence any portion of a deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission, the party shall advise the Court and opposing party of the page and line number of the deposition, or the numbers of the interrogatories or requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness (SCLAC Local Rule 3.158).
Summary: Before reading deposition, interrogatory, or request-for-admission material into evidence, the party must notify the Court and opposing party of the specific page/line or numbers to be used.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If a PowerPoint is to be used, a copy of the slides must be shared with the opposing counsel prior to the presentation leaving sufficient time to object.
Summary: PowerPoint slides must be provided to opposing counsel before the presentation, leaving sufficient time to object.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
The parties are reminded that any visual aids or graphic devices a party intends to use during closing argument must be shown to the opposing party before the closing argument. (Super. Ct. L.A. County, Local Rules, rule 3.180.)
Summary: Visual aids or graphic devices intended for closing argument must be shown to the opposing party before closing argument.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Trial exhibits ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Parties' counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Trial documents ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:
Summary: Trial documents must be served no later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Service
- Other ?
The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and file declarations that comply with the requirements of Los Angeles County Court Rule 3.57, subdivision (a).
Summary: Motions in limine must comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005.
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- Deadline
- 0 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Case management order ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff's attorney is ordered to provide service of this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum to all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and the Complaint.
Summary: Plaintiff's attorney must serve this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum on all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and Complaint.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You are ordered to serve this Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case Addendum to Case Management Conference Statement on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.
Summary: The Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case Addendum to the Case Management Conference Statement must be served on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq. and must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing and served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.
Summary: Ex parte applications must be served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 0 hours ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Any written opposition to an ex parte application shall be electronically filed and e-served by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Summary: Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-served by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
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 filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with LASC Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).
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- Service
- Other ?
Please pay particular attention to the notice requirements and the requirement of an affirmative factual showing of good cause. Among the most common grounds for denial of ex parte applications are failure to provide proof of required notice and failure to prove why the application could not be brought as a noticed motion.
Summary: Ex parte applications must include proof of the required notice, and failure to provide proof of notice is a common ground for denial.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.
Summary: Trial briefs must be signed, filed with the Court, and served on all parties.
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- Service
- Other ?
Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.
Summary: The moving party must provide notice of this Standing Order (the IDC requirement).
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
If ALL parties submit without oral argument, then the matter will not be called and parties may be excused by the Judicial Assistant. The tentative will become the final ruling. Counsel for the moving party shall give notice of the final ruling.
Summary: When all parties submit on the tentative without oral argument, the tentative becomes the final ruling and counsel for the moving party must give notice of it.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All PowerPoint slides shall be shared in advance of opening or closing in sufficient time to allow opposing counsel to raise issues with the Court before the presentation.
Summary: PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel in advance of opening or closing with sufficient time to raise issues with the Court before the presentation.
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- Deadline
- 30 calendar days ?
- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Discovery documents ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Production of Documents: Within 30 days of this order both plaintiff and defendant shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in their respective possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s):
Summary: Within 30 days of the CMC order, both plaintiff and defendant must provide copies of specified case documents (purchase/lease contracts, repair orders and invoices, rental or loaner agreements, communications records, warranty claims, and warranty policy manuals) to the opposing side.
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- Deadline
- 21 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Trial exhibits ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 21 days before the FSC, the parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 21 days before the FSC.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice off calendar ?
- Service
- Other ?
Counsel must call Department 14 as soon as possible to take a matter off calendar and then file and serve a notice that the matter is off calendar.
Summary: After calling Department 14, counsel must file and serve a notice that the matter is off calendar.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- All filed documents ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All parties must also serve a copy of any document(s) filed with the court to the party's counsel of record or the party directly if the party is self-represented.
Summary: Every document filed with the court must also be served on opposing counsel of record, or directly on a self-represented party.
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- Deadline
- 1 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Absent good cause, ex parte notice must be given by 10 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204, a copy of which follows this informational sheet.
Summary: Absent good cause, ex parte notice must be given by 10 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 and Local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, 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.
Summary: All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the Case Management Conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint by the time of the Case Management Conference.
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- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Service
- Other ?
Ensure to give proper 24 hours' notice.
Summary: Attorneys must give proper 24 hours' notice before an ex parte hearing.
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- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Litigants in Propria Persona are required to give the opposition 24 hours' notice.
Summary: Pro se litigants must give the opposition 24 hours' notice before an ex parte hearing.
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- Service
- Other ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verification along with the documents they produce.
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- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
If the parties wish to submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom at SMCDept224@lacourt.ca.gov with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
Summary: A party submitting on the tentative must provide notice to opposing counsel (or the self-represented party).
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- Applies to
- Discovery documents ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and Defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both parties must serve verification along with the documents they produce in discovery.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Absent exceptional circumstances, parties filing an ex parte application must notify all parties to the action no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203.)
Summary: Ex parte applicants must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent exceptional circumstances.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Summons and complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff(s) shall serve the summons and complaint upon Defendant(s) within 60 days of filing of the complaint. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.110 (b).) Failure to do so may result in including dismissal (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 583.410, 583.420), unless Plaintiff(s) shows cause why the court should not make such an order.
Summary: Plaintiffs must serve the summons and complaint on defendants within 60 days of filing the complaint, or risk dismissal unless they show cause why dismissal should not be ordered.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other ?
NOTE RE SERVICE- any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method (e-mail, fax, etc).
Summary: Papers required to be served under this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach the other party by the stated deadline, and the parties are encouraged to agree on the service method (e-mail, fax, etc.).
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served on all opposing parties and counsel at least 10 calendar days before the FSC.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Discovery excerpts ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
Summary: Parties must serve written excerpts of depositions and discovery responses to be used at trial (other than solely for impeachment) on opposing counsel/pro per parties no later than 10 court days before the FSC, marking each excerpt as an exhibit.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery
Summary: Papers required to be served under this order must be served so as to reach the other party no later than the date indicated, with the parties encouraged to agree on the service method (e.g., e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery).
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
At the conclusion of each court day, counsel must advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order in which they will testify. (LASCR 3.81)
Summary: At the end of each court day, counsel must notify opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order of testimony.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
Before reading into evidence any portion of a deposition, interrogatory or request for admission, counsel shall advise the Court and opposing counsel of the page and the line of the deposition or the numbers of the interrogatories or requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness. (LASCR 3.158)
Summary: Before reading a deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission into evidence, counsel must advise the Court and opposing counsel of the specific page, line, or numbers to be read or shown.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
No exhibit or demonstrative evidence shall be referred to at trial without opposing counsel having had the opportunity to review and assert any objections. (LASCR 3.150)
Summary: Exhibits and demonstrative evidence may not be referenced at trial unless opposing counsel first had an opportunity to review them and assert objections.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
No visual aids shall be used in opening statement without opposing counsel first having been given the opportunity to review the visual aids prior to trial. (LASCR 3.97)
Summary: Visual aids may not be used in opening statement unless opposing counsel was first given the opportunity to review them prior to trial.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If counsel intends to use PowerPoint, the Court shall be informed at the FSC and a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation.
Summary: Counsel intending to use PowerPoint must inform the Court at the FSC and share a copy of the slides with opposing counsel before the presentation.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Trial documents
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Pursuant to SCLAC Rule 3.25(f)(1), trial documents, including a statement of the case, exhibit list, witness list, jury instructions and verdict form must be filed with the court and served on opposing counsel five (5) days prior to the final status conference.
Summary: Trial documents must be served on opposing counsel five days prior to the final status conference.
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- Applies to
- Ex parte application
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Absent exceptional circumstances, parties filing an ex parte application must notify all parties to the action no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203.)
Summary: Ex parte applicants must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent exceptional circumstances (CRC 3.1203).
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All exhibits must be exchanged between the parties and pre-numbered in advance of the trial, except those exhibits that are reasonably and in good faith anticipated to be used solely for purposes of impeachment.
Summary: All exhibits must be exchanged between the parties and pre-numbered before trial, except exhibits anticipated to be used solely for impeachment.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Trial documents ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:
Summary: The trial documents listed in Section 3 must be served no later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Trial exhibits ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Parties' counsel and any self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Parties' counsel and any self-represented parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Applies to
- Order withdrawing as counsel ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Orders are effective upon filing the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and clients.
Summary: Orders withdrawing counsel become effective only upon filing the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and clients.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
For each new silicosis case filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Plaintiff must file a Petition for Coordination of Add-On cases to these Coordinated Proceedings, pursuant to California Rule of the Court 3.510, 3.520-3.523, and 3.544, including service on all appearing parties and on
Summary: The Petition for Coordination of Add-On cases must be served on all appearing parties, with the source sentence truncated so additional service recipients may also apply.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Petition for coordination of add on case
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
For cases originally filed in a county other than Los Angeles County, a party may file a conformed copy of the complaint indicating “New JCCP No. 5378 Coordination Proceeding-Silicosis Case” and file a Petition for Coordination of Add-On case pursuant to Rule of Court 3.544, including service on all appearing parties and on the Judicial Council.
Summary: An add-on petition for a case originating outside Los Angeles County must be served on all appearing parties and on the Judicial Council.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
All parties shall use File & ServeXpress (“FSX”) as the Designated Electronic Service Provider for all cases included, or sought to be included in, the JCCP No. 5378.
Summary: All parties in JCCP No. 5378 must use File & ServeXpress (FSX) as the designated electronic service provider.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Service
- Electronic service
Within ten (10) days of this Order, or within ten (10) days of the entry of appearance of a new attorney of record, each attorney of record in JCCP No. 5378 shall register for electronic service by completing the application available at http://www.fileandserexpress.com
Summary: Each attorney of record must register for electronic service with FSX within 10 days of the order or of a new attorney's entry of appearance.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
FSX shall post all documents e-served by the parties to the FSX portal as provided in this Order and shall e-serve each document on the parties included on the service list provided to FSX in accordance with the procedure herein.
Summary: FSX must post all documents e-served by the parties to the FSX portal and e-serve each document on every party on the service list.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
All documents and correspondence as defined in General Order No. 4, as well as all court orders and notices from the Court, applicable to all cases in JCCP No. 5378, shall be posted by the FSX on the JCCP No. 5378 FSX portal and e-served on all parties.
Summary: Documents, correspondence, court orders, and notices applicable to all JCCP No. 5378 cases must be posted by FSX on the JCCP No. 5378 FSX portal and e-served on all parties.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
All documents and correspondence as set forth in this General Order and General Order No. 5, as well as all court orders and notices from the court, applicable to individual cases coordinated under JCCP No. 5378, shall be posted by FSX on the individual case number and e-served on all parties in the individual case.
Summary: Documents, correspondence, court orders, and notices applicable to individual coordinated cases must be posted by FSX under the individual case number and e-served on all parties in that individual case.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
The moving party shall have the responsibility of posting court orders and notices on the FSX systems.
Summary: The moving party is responsible for posting court orders and notices on the FSX systems.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
All notices, pleadings, correspondence, or other document applicable to all cases in JCCP No. 5378, and all cases handled by a particular plaintiff firm in the JCCP shall be posted by the parties on the JCCP No. 5378 website designated 'all counsel' and served on all parties.
Summary: Parties must post notices, pleadings, correspondence, and other documents applicable to all JCCP No. 5378 cases (or all cases handled by a plaintiff firm) on the 'all counsel' JCCP website and serve them on all parties.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
All other documents shall be posted and served on all parties in the individual case to which the documents pertain, under the individual case number.
Summary: All documents not applicable to all coordinated cases must be posted and served on all parties in the individual case under the individual case number.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
A copy of this Order or reference to the court file where such Order is located shall be provided to all parties by Plaintiff(s) or Cross-Complaint(s) at the time of initial service of the complaint or cross-complaint or any other such first time a new party is brought into an existing case.
Summary: Plaintiffs or cross-complainants must provide all parties a copy of General Order No. 4 (or a reference to the court file) at initial service of the complaint or cross-complaint or whenever a new party is brought into an existing case.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Documents requiring service under ccp ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
All pleading, deposition notices, discovery requests and responses, documents produced, and other documents for which service is required under the Code of Civil Procedure shall be electronically served by uploading them to FSX pursuant to CRC 3.751.
Summary: All documents requiring service under the Code of Civil Procedure must be electronically served by uploading them to FSX pursuant to CRC 3.751.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
However, any communication requesting a response within 72 hours, such as an ex parte application, must also be sent via email to the specific attorney(s) from whom a response is sought.
Summary: Communications requesting a response within 72 hours (such as ex parte applications) must also be sent via email to the specific attorney(s) from whom a response is sought.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service
All documents uploaded to the FSX shall include a Proof of Service certifying that a true and correct copy was electronically served on counsel by transmission to FSX. Proof of electronic service shall conform to the applicable provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure and the California Rules of the Court. The transaction receipt provided by FSX may be used as evidence of service so long as it complies substantially with such provisions.
Summary: All documents uploaded to FSX must include a Proof of Service certifying electronic service on counsel, and the FSX transaction receipt may be used as evidence of service if it substantially complies with the CCP and California Rules of Court.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service
be extended by two (2) court days. Electronic service of any document by 11:59 p.m. PST shall be deemed as having been e-served the same day. Documents served after 11:59 PST shall be deemed as having been e-served the following court day.
Summary: Electronic service completed by 11:59 p.m. PST is deemed e-served the same day, service after that time is deemed e-served the following court day, and related deadlines are extended by two court days.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
No document transmitted electronically shall be considered served unless it is acceptable by FSX.
Summary: A document transmitted electronically is not considered served unless it is accepted by the electronic filing service system.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 30 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Summons and complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
For defendants/cross-defendants located in the United States, service of the summons and complaint/cross-complaint shall be made within 30 days of filing of the complaint/cross-complaint.
Summary: Service of the summons and complaint/cross-complaint on defendants/cross-defendants located in the United States must be made within 30 days of filing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion for summary judgment
- Service
- Other ?
All motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication should be filed and served in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure, section 437c, absent a stipulation by the parties or order of the court.
Summary: Motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication must be filed and served in compliance with CCP section 437c unless the parties stipulate otherwise or the court orders otherwise.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Plaintiff preliminary fact sheet
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
In all pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff shall complete and serve on Defendant the Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet within 60 days of this Order.
Summary: In pending Silicosis cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff must complete and serve the Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet on Defendant within 60 days of this order.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 30 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Plaintiff preliminary fact sheet
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
For newly filed cases, Plaintiff shall complete and serve on Defendant a Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet within 30 days of service of the complaint on Defendant.
Summary: In newly filed cases, Plaintiff must complete and serve the Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet on Defendant within 30 days of service of the complaint.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Verified responses to standard interrogatories ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
In all pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff shall serve Defendant with verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiffs within 60 days from the date of this Order.
Summary: In pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff must serve verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiff on Defendant within 60 days of the date of the Order.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Verified responses to standard interrogatories ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
For newly filed cases, Plaintiff shall serve Defendant with verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiff within 60 days of the service of the complaint.
Summary: In newly filed cases, Plaintiff must serve verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiff on Defendant within 60 days of service of the complaint.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Defendant preliminary fact sheet
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
In all pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant shall complete and serve on Plaintiff the Defendant Preliminary Fact Sheet within 60 days of this order.
Summary: In pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant must complete and serve the Defendant Preliminary Fact Sheet on Plaintiff within 60 days of the Order.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 30 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Verified responses to standard interrogatories ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
For newly filed cases, Defendant shall serve Plaintiff with verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Defendant within 30 days of the service of defendant's answer to complaint.
Summary: In newly filed cases, Defendant must serve verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Defendant on Plaintiff within 30 days of serving its answer to the complaint.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Verified responses to request for production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
For newly filed cases, Defendant shall serve Plaintiff with verified responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents to Defendant within 60 days after service of the answer to complaint.
Summary: In newly filed cases, Defendant must serve verified responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents on Plaintiff within 60 days after service of its answer to the complaint.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Documents produced in response to request for production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Defendant's documents must be produced simultaneously with its responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents to Defendant.
Summary: Defendant must produce its documents simultaneously with serving its responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of redacted records
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Upon review, should plaintiff determine in good faith that any part of the records are not subject to disclosure and/or are privileged based upon privacy objections or then-existing privilege under California law, plaintiff shall serve a Notice of Redacted Records to all parties via FSX, and to Vendor via email.
Summary: If plaintiff determines in good faith that medical records are privileged or not subject to disclosure, plaintiff must serve a Notice of Redacted Records on all parties via FSX and on the Vendor via email.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Notice of deposition
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Within five (5) days after service of a notice of deposition of a Person Most Knowledgeable and/or Custodian of Records, the party whose deposition is noticed must advise counsel who noticed the deposition, whether the date for the deposition is confirmed. If the deponent party of the deposition, deponent counsel must provide two alternative dates when the deposition may be taken.
Summary: Within five days after service of a PMK/Custodian of Records deposition notice, the deponent party must advise the noticing counsel whether the deposition date is confirmed and, if not, must provide two alternative dates.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Deposition document production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If documents are sought in connection with the deposition, responsive documents must be provided at least five (5) days before the deposition.
Summary: Documents responsive to a deposition notice must be provided at least five days before the deposition.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 120 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Expert witness designation
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Other than cases in which a preference trial has been ordered, all parties shall serve expert witness designations no later than 120 days before the trial date to allow motions regarding expert designations to be briefed before and heard at the final pretrial conference.
Summary: All parties must serve expert witness designations no later than 120 days before the trial date, except in cases where a preference trial has been ordered.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Expert witness materials ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
Parties shall timely produce all their expert witnesses' materials via FSX, Hightail, or Dropbox.
Summary: Parties must timely produce all expert witness materials electronically via FSX, Hightail, or Dropbox.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
A set of properly-marked exhibits must also be provided to each opposing party prior to the start of trial.
Summary: A set of properly marked exhibits must be provided to each opposing party before trial begins.
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- Deadline
- 21 calendar days
- Applies to
- Trial exhibits ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 21 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 21 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All exhibits are to be exchanged early, long before jury
Summary: All exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel early, long before trial.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All motions in limine must be in writing and shall be served (in the possession of) opposing party or counsel at least ten (10) court days before the Final Status Conference date.
Summary: Motions in limine must be in writing and served on (in the possession of) the opposing party or counsel at least ten court days before the Final Status Conference.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Applies to
- Opposition to motion in limine ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Any opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing and served (in the possession of opposing party or counsel) at least five (5) court days prior to the Final Status Conference.
Summary: Oppositions to motions in limine must be in writing and served on (in the possession of) the opposing party or counsel at least five court days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Declaration
- Service
- Other ?
If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration to the court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service.
Summary: If defendants have not been served by the case management conference, plaintiff must submit a declaration five days before the hearing explaining the service efforts undertaken.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
and must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received by other counsel before the FSC date
Summary: FSC documents must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received before the FSC date.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the final status conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: All trial exhibits must be exchanged between counsel and self-represented parties no later than 18 calendar days before the final status conference.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference. If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit a declaration to the court five court days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service. (CRC, rule 3.110.)
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint by the Case Management Conference, and if any are unserved, plaintiff must file a declaration explaining service efforts five court days before the hearing.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 21 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 21 days before the FSC, the parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 21 days before the FSC.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Closing argument visual aids ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If an attorney wishes to use graphics, demonstrative exhibits, or other visual aids during their closing arguments, including presentations created with PowerPoint or other presentation software, they must disclose such material to their opposing counsel no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day that closing arguments are scheduled, so that any objections may be identified and resolved. (Local Rules, rule 3.180.) Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the Court prohibiting the use of such material.
Summary: Attorneys must disclose closing-argument graphics, demonstrative exhibits, and visual aids (including PowerPoint presentations) to opposing counsel no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of closing arguments, or the Court may prohibit their use.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All Exhibits must be pre-numbered (1, 2, 3, etc.) and exchanged except for those anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment. (Rule 3.52.)
Summary: Exhibits must be pre-numbered and exchanged between the parties before trial, except exhibits anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Trial exhibits ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: All trial exhibits must be exchanged between the parties no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If a PowerPoint is to be used, a copy of the slides must be shared with the opposing counsel prior to the presentation leaving sufficient time to object.
Summary: A copy of PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel before the presentation, leaving sufficient time to object.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Before reading into evidence any portion of a deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission, the party shall advise the Court and opposing party of the page and line number of the deposition, or the numbers of the interrogatories ore requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness (L.A. County Court Rule 3.158).
Summary: Before reading any deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission into evidence, the party must advise the Court and opposing party of the specific page, line, or interrogatory/request numbers to be used.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Ex partes are heard Monday to Friday at 1:30 PM in Department 25. Proper notice of the ex parte date, time and department must be given. Ex parte applications must be noticed for 1:30 p.m. in Department 25.
Summary: Ex parte hearings are held Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Department 25, and applications must be noticed for that time with proper notice of the date, time, and department.
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- Service
- Other ?
Absent good cause, notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by CRC, Rule 3.1203.
Summary: Notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing unless there is good cause (CRC 3.1203).
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service
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.
Summary: 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.
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- Applies to
- Order granting motion to be relieved as counsel ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Orders are effective only upon filing the proof of service of the Order Granting Motion to be Relieved on all parties and the client(s).
Summary: An order granting a motion to be relieved as counsel is effective only upon filing proof of service of the order on all parties and the client(s).
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
Summary: Each side must serve the IDC memorandum on the opposing side in addition to filing it.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: All trial exhibits must be exchanged between the parties no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Applies to
- Response to notice of related case ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Any response to the Notice of Related Case must be filed and served in accordance with CRC 3.300(g) with a courtesy copy submitted to the Department 534 resource account at SMCDept534@lacourt.ca.gov.
Summary: Responses to a Notice of Related Case must be filed and served in accordance with CRC 3.300(g).
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- Applies to
- Trial brief ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.
Summary: Trial briefs must be served on all parties.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.
Summary: Papers required to be served under this order must reach the other party no later than the deadline indicated in the order; parties are encouraged to agree on the service method (e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery).
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
At the conclusion of each court day, counsel must advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order in which they will testify. (LASCR 3.81)
Summary: At the end of each court day, counsel must notify opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order of their testimony.
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- Applies to
- Deposition transcripts ?
- Service
- Other ?
Before reading into evidence any portion of a deposition, interrogatory or request for admission, counsel shall advise the Court and opposing counsel of the page and the line of the deposition or the numbers of the interrogatories or requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness. (LASCR 3.158)
Summary: Before reading any deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission into evidence, counsel must advise the Court and opposing counsel of the specific pages, lines, or numbers to be read.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If counsel intends to use PowerPoint, the Court shall be informed at the Final Status Conference and a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation.
Summary: Counsel intending to use PowerPoint must inform the Court at the Final Status Conference and share a copy of the slides with opposing counsel before the presentation.
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- Service
- Other ?
Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.
Summary: The moving party is ordered to provide notice of this standing order.
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- Service
- Email to all parties ?
Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq. and must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing and served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.
Summary: Ex parte applications must be served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.
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- Deadline
- 0 calendar days ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Any written opposition to an ex parte application shall be electronically filed and e-served by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Summary: Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-served by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
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- Applies to
- Jury questionnaire
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Proposed jury questionnaires shall be filed with the Court and served on all parties.
Summary: Proposed jury questionnaires must be filed with the Court and served on all parties.
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- Applies to
- Plaintiff document production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Within 30 days of this order plaintiff shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in Plaintiff's possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s):
Summary: Within 30 days of the CMC order, plaintiff must provide copies of specified documents (purchase/lease contracts, vehicle registration, finance/account information, repair orders, incidental damages documents, market value information, and pre-suit communications) to the opposing side(s).
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- Applies to
- Discovery production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
The producing party shall serve verifications with the documents produced.
Summary: The party producing documents in discovery must serve verifications along with the produced documents.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.
Summary: Papers required to be served under this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach the other party by the deadline stated in the order, and the parties are encouraged to agree on a service method (e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery).
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Trial brief
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Trial briefs are not settlement briefs; they must be served on all parties.
Summary: Trial briefs must be served on all parties because they are not settlement briefs.
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- Applies to
- Opposition
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Oppositions by self-represented parties shall be brought to the courtroom on the day of the ex parte hearing. Self-represented parties shall bring a sufficient number of copies of the opposition to provide to the Court and all other parties.
Summary: Self-represented parties must bring ex parte oppositions to the courtroom on the hearing day with sufficient copies for the Court and all other parties.
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- Applies to
- Ex parte application
- Service
- Other
Please pay particular attention to the notice requirements and the requirement of an affirmative factual showing of good cause. Among the most common grounds for denial of an ex parte application is the failure to provide proof of the required notice and/or failure to prove why the application could not be brought as a noticed motion. An "emergency" caused by procrastination or other unexcused delay on the part of the applicant is not grounds for ex parte relief.
Summary: Ex parte applications must include proof of the required notice and an affirmative factual showing of good cause; lack of notice proof or a procrastination-based emergency are common grounds for denial.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
A set of properly marked exhibits must also be provided to each opposing party prior to the start of trial.
Summary: Each party must provide a set of properly marked exhibits to each opposing party before trial begins.
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- Applies to
- Powerpoint slides ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
No visual aids shall be used in opening statement without opposing counsel first having been given the opportunity to review the visual aids prior to trial. (LASCR 3.97.) If counsel intends to use PowerPoint, the Court shall be informed at the FSC and a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation.
Summary: Visual aids may not be used in opening statement unless opposing counsel has had the opportunity to review them before trial, and PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel before presentation with the Court informed at the FSC.
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- Applies to
- Discovery production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and Defendant shall serve verifications with the documents each produces.
Summary: Each party must serve verifications together with the documents it produces under the discovery order.
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- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other ?
Parties shall serve summonses, complaints and/or cross-complaints within 60 days of filing of a complaint or cross-complaint. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110(b).) Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 128, 177.5; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.30), including dismissal of the complaint or cross-complaint (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 583.210, et seq.), unless parties show cause why the Court should not make such an order.
Summary: Summonses, complaints, and/or cross-complaints must be served within 60 days of filing, with sanctions including dismissal possible for failure unless cause is shown.
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- Deadline
- 15 calendar days
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
CMC statements (Judicial Council Form CMC-110) shall be filed and served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the date of the CMC.
Summary: CMC statements (Judicial Council Form CMC-110) must be served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC date.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: All counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 2 business days ?
- Applies to
- Request for dismissal or notice of settlement
- Service
- Other ?
If a party is exempt from the electronic filing requirements, that party shall file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.
Summary: Parties exempt from e-filing must file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least 2 court days before the FSC.
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- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served on all opposing parties and counsel.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Discovery material ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If the parties intend to use any discovery during trial, the parties must exchange in writing no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC the particulars of any such discovery. For example, if a party proposes to read or show a video excerpt from a deposition, the proffering party must identify in writing by name the deponent, page, and line numbers to opposing counsel no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC. Failure to provide the specific discovery intended to be used at trial in writing and on a timely basis may result in a Court order prohibiting the use of said discovery.
Summary: Parties intending to use discovery at trial must exchange written particulars (e.g., deponent name, page and line numbers) no later than 10 court days before the FSC or risk a Court order prohibiting use of the discovery.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Discovery excerpts ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
Summary: All parties must serve written excerpts of depositions and discovery responses to be used at trial (except solely for impeachment) on the opposing party no later than 10 court days before the FSC, marking each excerpt as an exhibit.
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- Applies to
- Document production ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
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.
Summary: 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.
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- Applies to
- Motion in limine and bifurcation motion ?
- Service
- Other ?
MOTIONS IN LIM/NE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC date.
Summary: Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be served with proper statutory notice.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
[Note: ALLcounsel or self-represented litigantsmust be copied on anything sent to the Department's email box]
Summary: Anything sent to the Department's email box must copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.
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- Deadline
- 1 business days ?
- Service
- Other ?
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.
Summary: 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).
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference. If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel may submit a declaration to the court seven (7) days prior to the hearing explaining why service has not been completed, documenting the efforts that have been made to complete service, and specifying the date by which service is proposed to be completed. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110.)
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference, and if service is incomplete, plaintiff may file a declaration 7 days before the hearing explaining why, documenting efforts, and stating a proposed completion date.
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- Service
- Other ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both plaintiff and defendant must serve a verification with the documents they produce.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All Exhibits must be pre-numbered (1, 2, 3, etc.) and exchanged except for those anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment. (Rule 3.52.)
Summary: All exhibits must be pre-numbered and exchanged between the parties, except exhibits anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Powerpoint slides ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If a PowerPoint is to be used, a copy of the slides must be shared with the opposing counsel prior to the presentation leaving sufficient time to object.
Summary: A copy of any PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel before the trial presentation, leaving sufficient time to object.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 18 business days ?
- Applies to
- Trial exhibits ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: All trial exhibits must be exchanged between counsel and self-represented parties no later than 18 court days before the Final Status Conference.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 7 business days ?
- Applies to
- Trial document ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than seven court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:
Summary: The listed trial documents must be served on all parties no later than seven court days before the Final Status Conference, together with filing.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verification along with the documents they produce in discovery.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 0 hours ?
- Applies to
- Order
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff’s attorney is ordered to provide service of this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum to all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and the Complaint.
Summary: Plaintiff's attorney must serve this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum on all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and Complaint.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Cmc addendum ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You are ordered to serve this Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case Addendum to Case Management Conference Statement on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.
Summary: Plaintiffs and their attorneys of record must serve the Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case Addendum on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Standing order and jcmc statement addendum ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff's attorney is ordered to provide service of this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum to all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and the Complaint.
Summary: Plaintiff's attorney must serve the discovery standing order and attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum on all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and Complaint.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
You are ordered to serve this Song-Beverly Act Addendum to Case Management Conference Statement on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.
Summary: The Song-Beverly Act Addendum to the Case Management Conference Statement must be served on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All documents required for the trial shall be FILED AT LEAST 5 COURT DAYS PRIOR to the Trial Date and must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received by other counsel before said date.
Summary: Trial documents must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received before the trial date.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Counsel shall mutually exchange all exhibits (except for impeachment purposes only) within 10 days of the Trial date.
Summary: Counsel must mutually exchange all exhibits within 10 days of the trial date, except exhibits used solely for impeachment.
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- Document production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verifications along with the documents they produce.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 0 hours ?
- Applies to
- Ex parte application
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Present procedures require ex-parte applications to be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day before the ex-parte hearing; the other side to be served at the same time.
Summary: The opposing party must be served with the ex-parte application at the same time the application is e-filed.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
At the conclusion of each court day, counsel are ordered to advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day.
Summary: At the conclusion of each court day, counsel must advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day.
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- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other ?
Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference. The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and the requirements of Los Angeles County Court Rules, Rule 3.57, subdivision (a).
Summary: Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference and must comply with the notice provisions of CCP section 1005 and Los Angeles County Rule 3.57(a).
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All motions in limine must be in writing and shall be served on opposing party or counsel at least ten court days before the Final Status Conference date.
Summary: Motions in limine must be in writing and served on opposing party or counsel at least ten court days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Applies to
- Opposition
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Any opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing and served on opposing party or counsel at least five court days before the Final Status Conference.
Summary: Oppositions to motions in limine must be in writing and served at least five court days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the CMC.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the Case Management Conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
A set of properly marked exhibits must also be provided to each opposing party prior to the start of trial.
Summary: A set of properly marked exhibits must be provided to each opposing party prior to the start of trial.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
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 filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).
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- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days prior to the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days before the FSC.
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- Proof of service ?
- Service
- Other ?
Trial Preparation: Prior to the trial date, Plaintiff must file proof of proper service.
Summary: In small claims cases, the plaintiff must file proof of proper service before the trial date.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All parties are required to exchange trial exhibits, at least, 10 days before trial.
Summary: All parties must exchange trial exhibits at least 10 days before trial.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Discovery materials ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If the parties intend to use any discovery during trial, the parties must exchange in writing no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC the particulars of any such discovery. For example, if a party proposes to read or show a video excerpt from a deposition, the proffering party must identify in writing the name of the deponent, page, and line numbers to opposing counsel no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC. Failure to provide the specific discovery intended to be used at trial in writing and on a timely basis may result in a Court order prohibiting the use of said discovery.
Summary: Parties intending to use discovery at trial must exchange written particulars (e.g., deponent name, page and line numbers) no later than 10 court days before the FSC, or risk a court order prohibiting use of that discovery.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Discovery excerpts ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
Summary: All parties must serve the opposing attorney or in pro per party, in writing, no later than 10 court days before the FSC, all deposition excerpts and discovery responses to be used at trial (except those used solely for impeachment) and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
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.
Summary: All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 1 working days ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
CRC Rule 3.1203. Time of notice to other parties (a) Time of notice - A party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice. (b) Time of notice in unlawful detainer proceedings - A party seeking an ex parte order in an unlawful detainer proceeding may provide shorter notice than required under (a) provided that the notice given is reasonable.
Summary: A party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance absent exceptional circumstances; unlawful detainer parties may give shorter notice if reasonable.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Conformed order
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Orders are effective only upon filing the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and the clients.
Summary: Orders are effective only once the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and the clients has been filed.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 1 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Ex parte application
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Ex Parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. on the day before the hearing.
Summary: Ex parte applications must be electronically served by 10:00 a.m. on the day before the hearing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint by the time of the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Standing order
- Service
- Other ?
Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.
Summary: The Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
Pursuant to CCP Section 1010.6 and Local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, the Court orders all parties who use e-fling to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.
Summary: All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- All documents
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
At the Initial Status Conference, the Court will order the parties to engage an e-service provider to serve all documents (preferably Case Anywhere) and utilize the bulletin board function to communicate with the Court. Self-represented litigants are not required to engage an e-service provider but are still encouraged to do so.
Summary: Parties must engage an e-service provider (preferably Case Anywhere) to serve all documents and use the bulletin board to communicate with the Court; self-represented litigants are exempt but encouraged to comply.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- All documents requiring filing ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Posting on an e-service provider is not a substitute for filing documents with the Court. All documents that require filing with the Court, such as motion papers, must be filed with the Court and separately served via the selected e-service provider.
Summary: Posting documents on the e-service provider does not replace filing; documents that require filing, such as motion papers, must be filed with the Court and separately served via the selected e-service provider.
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- Applies to
- ISC order and minute order ?
- Service
- Other ?
It is the plaintiff's responsibility to serve the ISC and Minute Orders scheduling the ISC as set forth in the ISC Order itself.
Summary: The plaintiff is responsible for serving the ISC and Minute Orders scheduling the Initial Status Conference as set forth in the ISC Order.
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- Applies to
- Request for dismissal of paga action ?
- Service
- Other to agency ?
Consistent with this goal, the Court concludes that a plaintiff seeking to dismiss a pending PAGA action must, at a minimum, serve on the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) the request for dismissal of the PAGA action and supporting declarations, a copy of the complaint that alleges the PAGA claims to be dismissed, a copy of the predicate letter that was sent to the LWDA seeking an investigation of the claims before the lawsuit was filed, and a copy of the portion of any settlement agreement that includes releases applicable to Plaintiff and/or to the PAGA claims. These documents must be served on the LWDA at or around the time the request for dismissal of PAGA claims is filed with the Court, with proof of service filed with the Court.
Summary: A plaintiff dismissing a pending PAGA action must serve the dismissal request, supporting declarations, complaint, predicate LWDA letter, and settlement release portions on the LWDA at or around the time of filing, with proof of service filed with the Court.
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- Deadline
- 1 business days ?
- Service
- Other ?
Ex parte applications and all documents in support thereof must be served and filed before 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing. (See First Amended General Order dated May 3, 2019, subd. (8); Local Rule 3.4(f).)
Summary: Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be served before 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
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- Deadline
- 0 business days ?
- Service
- Other ?
Any written opposition to an ex parte application must be filed and served before 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing. (Ibid.)
Summary: Written opposition to an ex parte application must be served before 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
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- Service
- Other ?
MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must be filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC date. LASC Rule 3.25 (f)(2).
Summary: Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be served with proper statutory notice.
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- Applies to
- Trial brief ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.
Summary: Trial briefs must be served on all parties.
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- Applies to
- Proposed jury questionnaire
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Proposed jury questionnaires shall be filed with the Court and served on all parties.
Summary: Proposed jury questionnaires must be filed with the Court and served on all parties.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Counsel for the moving party must personally deliver, e-mail, or fax to counsel for the opposing party the moving party's portion of the statement, together with all declarations and exhibits to be offered in support of the moving party's position.
Summary: The moving party's counsel must deliver its portion of the joint statement, with all supporting declarations and exhibits, to opposing counsel by personal delivery, e-mail, or fax.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Unless the parties agree otherwise, within seven days of receipt of the moving party's material, counsel for the opposing party must personally deliver, e-mail, or fax to counsel for the moving party the opposing party's portion of the statement, together with all declarations and exhibits to be offered in support of the opposing party's position.
Summary: Within seven days of receiving the moving party's material, opposing counsel must deliver its portion of the joint statement, with supporting declarations and exhibits, unless the parties agree otherwise.
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- Deadline
- 1 business days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
After the opposing party's material is added to the statement by the moving party's counsel, the statement must be provided to opposing counsel, who must sign it (electronically or otherwise) and return it to counsel for the moving party no later than the end of the next business day, so that it can be filed with the notice of motion.
Summary: After the moving party assembles the full statement, opposing counsel must sign it and return it by the end of the next business day so it can be filed with the notice of motion.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at Trial.
Summary: Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and Defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both parties must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 and local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, 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.
Summary: All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Pursuant to SCLAC Rule 3.25(f)(l), trial documents, including a statement of the case, exhibit list, witness list, jury instructions and verdict form must be filed with the court and served on opposing counsel five (5) days prior to the final status conference.
Summary: Trial documents must be served on opposing counsel five days before the final status conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Counsel are ordered to exchange exhibits at the time of the Final Status Conference unless the court and counsel agree otherwise.
Summary: Counsel must exchange exhibits at the final status conference unless the court and counsel agree otherwise.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verification together with the documents they produce in discovery.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Trial exhibits ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Service
- Other ?
No later than five court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:
Summary: The required trial documents must be served along with filing no later than five court days before the Final Status Conference.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the time of the CMC.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint by the time of the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Counsel are reminded that pursuant to CRC 3.110, the complaint must be served on all named defendants and proof of service must be filed with the Court within 60 days after the filing of the complaint.
Summary: Under CRC 3.110, the complaint must be served on all named defendants and proof of service must be filed within 60 days after the complaint is filed.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the Court five court days prior to the FSC, or they will be deemed untimely.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party five court days before the final status conference or they will be deemed untimely.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
NOTE RE SERVICE: Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method (e.g., by email).
Summary: Papers required to be served under this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach the other party no later than the date indicated, and the parties are encouraged to agree on the service method (e.g., email).
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 30 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Document production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Within 30 days of this order both plaintiff and defendant shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in their respective possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s):
Summary: Both plaintiff and defendant must provide copies of the enumerated case documents in their possession, custody, or control to the opposing side within 30 days of this order.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Document production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.
Summary: Both parties must serve verifications along with the documents they produce.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
After the Court appoints the e-service provider, the parties should effectuate service through the e-service provider, mindful that the e-service provider is not a substitute for filing documents in court.
Summary: Once the Court appoints the e-service provider (CaseAnywhere, File&ServeXpress, or CaseHomePage), parties should effectuate service through that provider, but e-service does not substitute for filing with the court.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other ?
Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.
Summary: Pre-trial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013, unless otherwise ordered.
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- Applies to
- Proposed voir dire questions
- Service
- Other ?
Five (5) court days prior to the FSC the parties shall serve and file proposed Voir Dire questions for the Court.
Summary: Proposed Voir Dire questions must be served on the other parties in addition to being filed with the Court.
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- Service
- Other ?
Parties should carefully review proofs of service to ensure they accurately identify the documents served, the method of service, the persons served, and the correct service addresses. Defective or incomplete proofs of service may delay consideration of the requested relief or require the matter to be continued or denied without prejudice.
Summary: Proofs of service must accurately identify the documents served, method of service, persons served, and service addresses; defective proofs may delay consideration or lead to continuance or denial without prejudice.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Pretrial documents ?
- Service
- Other ?
Unless otherwise ordered, the below pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.
Summary: Unless otherwise ordered, all pre-trial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.
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- Service
- Personal service to all parties ?
If a self-represented party elects to bring in his or her opposition to the Court on the day of the hearing, he or she shall bring a sufficient number of copies of the opposition to provide to the court and all other parties.
Summary: Self-represented parties bringing an opposition to the courtroom on the hearing day must bring enough copies for the court and all other parties.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
The Court generally follows and applies the case management rules specified by CRC 3.700 et seq., but the initial case management conference notice is given to plaintiff's counsel, with notice to all other parties to thereafter be given by plaintiff's counsel.
Summary: The initial case management conference notice goes to plaintiff's counsel, who must thereafter give notice of the conference to all other parties.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
The parties shall exchange exhibits in advance of trial to the extent required by law.
Summary: Parties must exchange trial exhibits in advance of trial to the extent required by law.
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- Service
- Other ?
All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.
Summary: Pre-trial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Other ?
Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.
Summary: Pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply unless otherwise ordered, and all service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service under Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.
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- Applies to
- Summons and complaint
- Service
- Other to court ?
An OSC will be set concurrently with the CMC date regarding 1) prosecution of the case, 2) filing a proof of service of the summons and complaint; and 3) filing a case management statement.
Summary: The court sets an OSC at the CMC regarding, among other things, failure to file a proof of service of the summons and complaint.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
Before inquiring into evidence that may reasonably be anticipated to be inflammatory or highly prejudicial, and potentially excludable pursuant to Evidence Code section 352, counsel should bring the intended area of inquiry to the attention of opposing counsel and the Court outside the presence of the jury. (LASCR 3.107)
Summary: Before questioning about potentially inflammatory or highly prejudicial evidence, counsel should flag the intended area of inquiry to opposing counsel and the Court outside the jury's presence.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.
Summary: The moving party must provide notice of this Standing Order.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Any counsel or party seeking to be removed from or added to the service list shall notify both FSX and Plaintiffs' counsel.
Summary: Counsel or parties seeking to be added to or removed from the service list must notify both FSX and Plaintiffs' counsel.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 1 hours
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
Within one (1) hour of a document being posted to the JCCP No. 5378 website, FSX shall send an email to all registered users on the applicable service list, notifying them of the posting. The email shall contain hyperlink(s) to the document location(s) on the JCCP No. 5378 website.
Summary: Within one hour of a document being posted to the JCCP No. 5378 website, FSX must email all registered users on the applicable service list a notification containing hyperlinks to the document.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
FSX personnel shall perform all administrative functions for the system, but all initial data, additions, deletions, or changes to the service list must be approved by the affected party.
Summary: All initial data, additions, deletions, or changes to the service list must be approved by the affected party, while FSX personnel perform system administrative functions.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Parties not represented by counsel are not required to electronically serve documents and may serve documents in accordance with the California Code of Civil Procedure and other applicable rules.
Summary: Self-represented parties are exempt from electronic service and may serve documents under the California Code of Civil Procedure and other applicable rules.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 40 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Summons and complaint ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
For parties located outside the United States, service should be made within forty (40) days of filing of the complaint/cross-complaint.
Summary: Service on parties located outside the United States should be made within 40 days of filing of the complaint/cross-complaint.
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- Service
- Other ?
NOTE: Rules pertaining to notice and service of all ex party documents apply to Self Represented Litgants.
Summary: The notice and service requirements for all ex parte documents also apply to self-represented litigants.
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- Applies to
- Ex parte application ?
- Service
- Other ?
Parties must follow Los Angeles County Court Local Rules and California Rules of Court regarding ex parte notice.
Summary: Ex parte notice in Department 534 must comply with Los Angeles County local rules and the California Rules of Court.
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- Applies to
- Notice of related case
- Service
- Mail to all parties ?
The party who filed the Notice of Related Case will be notified of the Court's ruling by mail and be required to give notice to all other parties.
Summary: The party who filed the Notice of Related Case will be notified of the Court's ruling by mail and must give notice of the ruling to all other parties.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Upon receiving such notice from all parties to a motion, the tentative ruling will become the order of the Court and the prevailing party shall give notice of the ruling.
Summary: When all parties notify the clerk they are submitting on the tentative ruling, it becomes the court's order and the prevailing party must give notice of the ruling.
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- Applies to
- Tentative ruling
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Upon receiving notice that all parties have submitted on the tentative, the tentative ruling will become the order of the Court and the moving party shall give notice of the ruling.
Summary: When all parties submit on the tentative ruling, it becomes the order of the Court and the moving party must give notice of the ruling.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Each proposed verdict form must be signed by the party or counsel proposing it, filed with the Court and served on the other parties.
Summary: Each proposed verdict form must be served on the other parties.
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- Service
- Other ?
Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.
Summary: The moving party must provide notice of this standing order.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to other ?
Counsel/parties are to provide remote witnesses copies of exhibits prior to trial/default prove up/etc.
Summary: Counsel and parties must provide remote witnesses with copies of exhibits before trial, default prove up, or similar proceedings.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Upon receiving such notice from all parties to a motion, the tentative ruling will become the order of the Court and the prevailing party shall give notice of the ruling.
Summary: When all parties submit on the tentative ruling, it becomes the order of the Court and the prevailing party must give notice of the ruling.
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- Service
- Other ?
Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.
Summary: Pretrial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013, unless otherwise ordered.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
PROOFS OF SERVICE: Counsel must appear for all Status Conferences regarding proofs of service for Lemon Law cases and Motor Vehicle Personal Injury cases.
Summary: Counsel must appear at every status conference concerning proofs of service in Lemon Law and Motor Vehicle Personal Injury cases.
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- Applies to
- Submission on tentative ruling email ?
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
Please send all copy of said email to all counsel (via email, fax, etc.).
Summary: A copy of the submit-on-tentative email must also be sent to all counsel (via email, fax, or similar means).
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- Applies to
- Final status conference documents ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All documents required for the Final Status Conference shall be FILED AT LEAST 5 COURT DAYS PRIOR to the conference and must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received by other counsel before the conference date.
Summary: Final Status Conference documents must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received before the conference date.
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- Applies to
- Supplemental responses
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
The responding/opposing party for each MTCFR may voluntarily serve (not file) supplemental responses to any of the discovery request at issue in the MTCFR by ____________.
Summary: For each MTCFR, the responding party may voluntarily serve (rather than file) supplemental responses to the discovery requests at issue by the stated date.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Additionally, the parties should exchange (physically or electronically) a complete set of their pre-marked and paginated exhibits at least five court days before the FSC.
Summary: Parties must exchange a complete set of pre-marked and paginated exhibits, physically or electronically, at least five court days before the FSC.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Any party submitting exhibits via the Court's digital portal or by mail must confirm that the opposing party has received a copy of the exhibits or has access to them.
Summary: Parties submitting exhibits via the Court's digital portal or by mail must confirm the opposing party received a copy or has access to them.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served on all opposing parties and counsel.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC.
Summary: Oppositions to motions in limine must be served on opposing parties.
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- Service
- Other ?
Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.
Summary: Pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply unless otherwise ordered, and all service deadlines are extended per Code of Civil Procedure § 1013 based on the manner of service.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.
Summary: Pre-trial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service under Code of Civil Procedure § 1013, unless otherwise ordered.
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- Service
- Other ?
Whenever possible, counsel should file the proof of service concurrently with the document being served.
Summary: Counsel should file the proof of service concurrently with the document being served whenever possible.
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- Applies to
- Ccp 98 declaration ?
- Service
- Other ?
Collections trials can proceed with live witnesses (in person or remote) and evidence, based on the submission and timely service of a California Code of Civil Procedure § 98 Declaration, via stipulations of the parties when both are present, or based on admissions made by Defendant in the pleadings or in discovery.
Summary: Collections trials may proceed based on the submission and timely service of a CCP § 98 declaration, party stipulations, or defendant's admissions.
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- Applies to
- Discovery documents ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.
Summary: Discovery information produced under the Order may, at the producing party's option, be provided to the opposing party electronically as a PDF.
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- Applies to
- Discovery production ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information to be disclosed pursuant to this Order may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party
Summary: Discovery information produced under this Order may, at the producing party's option, be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF.
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Civil cases
- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
FSX shall designate a unique case number to be designated the 'all counsel' service list and maintain a service list including all counsel involved in the JCCP 5378 proceedings. This list should be updated regularly by FSX by combing the service lists for all individual cases active on FSX.
Summary: FSX must maintain an 'all counsel' service list of all counsel in the JCCP 5378 proceedings and update it regularly from the individual case service lists.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Correspondence
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Correspondence may also be uploaded to FSX.
Summary: Correspondence may also be uploaded to FSX (permitted in addition to required document service).
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of remote appearance
- Service
- Other ?
Parties and their counsel need not file and/or serve Notice of Remote Appearance.
Summary: Parties and counsel are not required to file or serve a Notice of Remote Appearance.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Upon the setting of an initial trial date, each party is deemed to have made a demand of each other party for the exchange of information concerning expert trial witnesses under the Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.230. Each party is deemed to have demanded the deposition of any person identified by any other party as an expert trial witness under Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.260(b)(1).
Summary: Upon setting of an initial trial date, each party is automatically deemed to have demanded exchange of expert witness information and depositions of designated experts under CCP 2034.230 and 2034.260(b)(1).
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- Service
The Supervising Judge will act on the filing without a hearing. The petitioner will be notified of the Court’s ruling via U.S. Mail.
Summary: The Supervising Judge rules on voter confidentiality petitions without a hearing and the petitioner is notified of the ruling by U.S. Mail.
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- Applies to
- Discovery production ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.
Summary: Documents produced in discovery may be served on the opposing party electronically as a PDF at the producing party's option.
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- Applies to
- Document production ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in the electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.
Summary: Produced discovery information may be served on the opposing party electronically as a PDF, at the producing party's option.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.
Summary: Produced discovery information may be provided to the opposing party electronically as a PDF at the producing party's option.
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- Applies to
- Document production ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party
Summary: Produced discovery information may be served on the opposing party electronically as a PDF, at the producing party's option.
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- Applies to
- Court order ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Notice of this Addendum has or shall be provided to the parties' respective attorneys at the Case Management Conference.
Summary: Notice of this Addendum has been or must be provided to the parties' respective attorneys at the Case Management Conference.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service
At the ISC, the court will issue an order appointing an electronic service provider (CaseAnywhere or File & ServeXpress). These services enhance efficiency for the parties and the Court by permitting immediate communication.
Summary: At the ISC, the court will issue an order appointing an electronic service provider (CaseAnywhere or File & ServeXpress) for the case.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.
Summary: Discovery information may, at the producing party's option, be provided to the opposing party electronically as a PDF.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.
Summary: Producing parties may serve discovery information on the opposing party electronically as a PDF at their option.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Document production ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party
Summary: Produced discovery information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic PDF form at the producing party's option.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of addendum ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
By inclusion in the Courtroom Information sheet, the Notice of this Addendum is deemed provided to the parties' respective attorneys at the Case Management Conference.
Summary: Notice of the Addendum is deemed served on all parties' attorneys through its inclusion in the Courtroom Information sheet at the Case Management Conference.
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- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Summons and complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plainti (s) shall service the summons and complaint upon Defendant(s) within 60 days of filing of the complaint. (Rules of Court, rule 3.110 (b).) Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions (See CCP §§ 128, 177.5; Rules of Court, rule 2.30), including dismissal (CCP §§ 583.410, 583.420), unless Plainti (s) shows cause why the court should not make such an order.
Summary: Plaintiffs must serve summons and complaint on defendants within 60 days of filing the complaint, or face potential sanctions or dismissal.
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- Deadline
- 10 court days
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
Summary: Parties must serve discovery excerpts to be used at trial on opponents in writing 10 court days before FSC.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
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.
Summary: All e-filing parties must accept electronic service except when personal service required by law or any party is self-represented.
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- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other ?
Within 60 days of service of this Order both plaintiff and defendant shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in their respective possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s):
Summary: In Song-Beverly cases, parties must exchange specified documents within 60 days of service of the CMC Order.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Final status conference document ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Please serve and file all documents at least five (5) days prior to the Final Status Conference. (LASC Local Rule 3.25(f)(1) or otherwise ordered by the court.
Summary: Final Status Conference documents must be served at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Applies to
- Motions in limine
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All motions in limine must be in writing and must be filed and served at least 10 court days before the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served at least 10 court days before FSC.
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- Applies to
- Expert declaration ?
- Service
- Other to other ?
If counsel or any unrepresented party intends to call an expert at trial, 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. That document shall be produced at or before the Final Status Conference.
Summary: Expert opinion declarations must be presented to court and opposing counsel by Final Status Conference.
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- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Applies to
- Ex parte ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Ensure to give proper 24 hours’ notice.
Summary: Proper 24 hours' notice must be given to opposing parties for ex parte applications.
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- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Applies to
- Ex parte ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Litigants in Propria Persona are required to give the opposition 24 hours’ notice.
Summary: Pro se litigants must give opposing parties 24 hours' notice for ex parte applications.
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- Applies to
- Verdict form
- Service
- Email to clerk ?
Please also submit the Verdict Form to the clerk via email (POMDeptEAO@LACourt.org) in MS Word format.
Summary: Verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk via email at POMDeptEAO@LACourt.org in MS Word format.
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- Applies to
- Discovery production ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.
Summary: Verification must be served with all produced discovery documents.
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- Deadline
- 10 hours ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Absent exceptional circumstances, parties filing an ex parte application must notify all parties to the action no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203.)
Summary: Ex parte applicants must notify all parties by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
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- Service
- Other ?
All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.
Summary: Service deadlines are extended based on the method of service per Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
6. MOTIONS IN LIMINE. Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days prior to the final status conference. A written opposition to a motion in limine may be served and filed no later than the final status conference. Replies are not required but may be served and filed no later than the Friday preceding the trial date. The court does not rule on motions in limine until the first day of trial. Motions in limine should not be used to seek summary judgment, summary adjudication of issues, or judgment on the pleadings.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served on opposing party 5 court days before final status conference.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
NOTE RE SERVICE- any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method (e-mail, fax, etc).
Summary: Service must be calculated to reach party by the deadline; e-mail/fax encouraged.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be written, numbered, served on all parties, and e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
- Applies to
- Opposition
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC.
Summary: Oppositions to motions in limine must be written, numbered, served, and e-filed 5 calendar days before FSC.
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- Deadline
- 10 business days ?
- Service
- Mail ?
All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
Summary: Parties must serve all discovery excerpts for trial (except impeachment) on opposing parties 10 court days before FSC, marked as exhibits.
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- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
No later than five (5) court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents: A. TRIAL BRIEFS (OPTIONAL); B. JOINT WITNESS LIST; C. JOINT EXHIBIT LIST; D. JOINT SHORT STATEMENT OF THE CASE; E. JOINT LIST OF PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS; F. FULL-TEXT PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS; G. VERDICT FORM(S); H. JOINT CHART OF PAGE AND LINE DESIGNATIONS.
Summary: Required trial documents must be served 5 court days prior to the Final Status Conference.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the case management conference.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery
Summary: Papers must be served to reach parties by the date specified in the order; parties are encouraged to agree on e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.
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- Deadline
- 0 court days ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Orders are effective upon filing the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and clients.
Summary: Motions to withdraw as counsel are effective upon filing proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and clients.
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Civil cases
For newly filed cases, Defendant shall complete and serve on Plaintiff a Defendant Preliminary Fact Sheet within 30 days of the filing of Defendant's answer.
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In newly filed cases, Defendant must complete and serve the Defendant Preliminary Fact Sheet on Plaintiff within 30 days of filing its answer.
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Civil cases
In all pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant shall serve Plaintiff with verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories Propounded to Defendant within 60 days of the date of this Order.
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In pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant must serve verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Defendant on Plaintiff within 60 days of the date of the Order.
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Civil cases
Defendant shall serve defendant's verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Defendant and copies of Plaintiff's responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiff on Cross-Defendant within 30 days of the service of Cross-Defendant's answer to cross-complaint.
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Defendant must serve its verified interrogatory responses and copies of Plaintiff's interrogatory responses on the Cross-Defendant within 30 days of the Cross-Defendant's answer to the cross-complaint.
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Civil cases
In all pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant shall serve Plaintiff with verified responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents Propounded to Defendant within 60 days of this Order.
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In pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant must serve verified responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents on Plaintiff within 60 days of the Order.
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Civil cases
Should a Cross-Defendant be brought into the case, Defendant shall re-serve Defendant's responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents Propounded to Defendant and all documents and records produced in connection therewith on the Cross-Defendant, within 60 days of Cross-Defendant serving its answer to the cross-complaint. Defendant shall also serve copies of Plaintiff's responses to the Standard Request for Production Propounded to Plaintiff and all documents and records produced in connection therewith on the Cross-Defendant, within 60 days of Cross-Defendant serving its answer to the cross-complaint.
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When a Cross-Defendant is brought into the case, Defendant must re-serve its RFP responses and produced documents, plus copies of Plaintiff's RFP responses and produced documents, on the Cross-Defendant within 60 days of the Cross-Defendant's answer to the cross-complaint.
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- Deadline
- 3 court days
- Applies to
- IDC statement
- Service
- Other ?
involved in a discovery dispute to be addressed in an IDC shall file and serve an IDC statement of no more than (5) pages at least three (3) court days before the scheduled IDC.
Summary: IDC statements must be served at least 3 court days before the scheduled IDC.
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- Service
- Other to other ?
Demonstrative evidence and blow-ups must be marked for identification and shown to or played for opposing counsel before trial.
Summary: Demonstrative evidence must be marked and shown/played to opposing counsel before trial.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Service
- Other ?
Motions in limine should be filed and served in compliance with C.C.P. § 1005 using the FSC date as the hearing date.
Summary: Motions in limine must be filed and served in compliance with C.C.P. § 1005 using the FSC date as the hearing date.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to other ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference. If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit a declaration to the court five court days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service. (CRC, rule 3.110.)
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Closing argument visual aid ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
If an attorney wishes to use graphics, demonstrative exhibits, or other visual aids during their closing arguments, including presentations created with PowerPoint or other presentation software, they must disclose such material to their opposing counsel no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day that closing arguments are scheduled, so that any objections may be identified and resolved. (Local Rules, rule 3.180.)
Summary: Visual aids for closing arguments must be disclosed to opposing counsel by 8:30 a.m. on the day of closing arguments.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All Exhibits must be pre-numbered (1, 2, 3, etc.) and exchanged except for those anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment. (Rule 3.52.)
Summary: Exhibits must be exchanged between opposing parties except those anticipated for impeachment use.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
All ex parte applications must include a sworn declaration detailing the notice provided to the opposing party, in strict compliance with Cal. Rule of Court 3.1200, et seq., including the date, time and manner of notification; to whom notification was made; and the opposing party’s response, if any, regarding the relief sought and its intent to attend the hearing. Any ex parte application that does not contain this information regarding notice cannot be entertained by the Court.
Summary: Ex parte applications require proof of service via a sworn declaration of notice to the opposing party.
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- Required
- Always ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.
Summary: Electronic service is required except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
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- Service
- Electronic service
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.
Summary: Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
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- Deadline
- 2 business days ?
- Applies to
- Memorandum
- Service
- Other ?
At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
Summary: IDC memoranda must be served and filed at least two court days before the conference.
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- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Complaint
The Complaint must be served within 60 days of the filing of the Complaint.
Summary: The Complaint must be served within 60 days of filing.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to all defendants ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
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- Applies to
- Complaint
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.
Summary: All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference date.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.
Summary: Papers required to be served must be served to reach the party by the date specified in the order; parties are encouraged to agree on service method (email, fax, overnight delivery).
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Trial brief
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Trial briefs are not settlement briefs; they must be served on all parties.
Summary: Jury trial briefs must be served on all parties.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Before bringing an ex parte application, all parties should review California Rules of Court 3.1200 - 3.1207 and Los Angeles County Superior court Rule 3.26. Please pay particular attention to the notice requirements and the requirement of an affirmative factual showing of good cause. Among the most common grounds for denial of an ex parte application is the failure to provide proof of the required notice and/or failure to prove why the application could not be brought as a noticed motion. An "emergency" caused by procrastination or other unexcused delay on the part of the applicant is not grounds for ex parte relief.
Summary: Ex parte applications require proof of notice, affirmative factual showing of good cause, and cannot be based on emergency from procrastination.
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- Deadline
- 30 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Within 30 days of the case becoming "at issue" Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s) shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in their respective possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s): a. Purchase or lease contracts concerning the subject vehicle... b. Work orders, repair orders, and invoices... c. Rental car or loaner agreements... d. Records of communications... e. Warranty claims... f. Procedures published by Defendant(s)... g. Defendant's written statements of policy... h. A list or compilation of customer complaints... i. Technical Service Bulletins and Recall Notices... j. Copies of any repair instruction... k. Any documents supporting Plaintiff's claim for incidental and/or consequential damages.
Summary: In Song-Beverly litigation, parties must exchange specified vehicle-related documents within 30 days of case becoming at issue.
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- Deadline
- 15 calendar days
- Applies to
- Cmc statement
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
CMC statements (Judicial Council Form CMC-110) shall be filed and served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the date of the CMC.
Summary: CMC statements must be served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC.
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- Deadline
- 60 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Summons complaint cross complaint ?
- Service
- Other ?
Parties shall serve summonses, complaints and/or cross-complaints within 60 days of filing of a complaint or cross-complaint. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110(b).)
Summary: Summonses, complaints, and cross-complaints must be served within 60 days of filing.
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- Deadline
- 10 court days
- Service
- Mail ?
All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
Summary: Discovery excerpts for trial use must be served on opponents 10 court days before FSC.
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- Deadline
- 1 business days ?
- Service
- Other ?
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.
Summary: 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.
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- Deadline
- 0 hours ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
the other side to be served at the same time.
Summary: Ex parte applications must be served on the opposing party at the same time as e-filing.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Four days before the FSC, the parties are to e-file, serve and provide courtesy copies to the department upon filing the following trial documents: special verdict, list of jury instructions, statement to the jury panel, list of witnesses, list of exhibits.
Summary: Trial documents must be served on all parties at the time of filing.
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- Special verdict form ?
- Service
- Email to clerk ?
Please submit the Special Verdict to the clerk via email in MS Word format.
Summary: Special verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk via email in MS Word format.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Applies to
- Exhibit
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Counsel are ordered to exchange exhibits at least ten (10) days before the FSC.
Summary: Counsel must exchange exhibits at least 10 calendar days before the Final Status Conference (FSC).
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- Deadline
- 5 business days ?
- Service
- Other ?
Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days prior to the FSC.
Summary: Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party five court days before the FSC.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other ?
All parties are required to exchange trial exhibits, at least, 10 days before trial. Any party submitting exhibits via the Court's digital portal or by mail must confirm that the opposing party has received a copy of the exhibits or has access to them.
Summary: Small Claims parties must exchange trial exhibits at least 10 days before trial; confirm receipt if submitted via portal or mail.
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- Deadline
- 10 court days
- Service
- Mail ?
All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.
Summary: Parties must serve discovery excerpts to be used at trial (except impeachment) 10 court days before FSC, marked as exhibits.
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- Service
- Electronic service
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.
Summary: All parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 1 calendar days ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
CRC Rule 3.1203. Time of notice to other parties (a) Time of notice - A party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice.
Summary: Ex parte applicants must notify all parties by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance per CRC 3.1203.
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- Deadline
- 1 calendar days ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
Ex Parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. on the day before the hearing.
Summary: Ex parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.
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Notice must be given via telephone, in person, electronically if permitted by the CCP or CRC, by other agreed-upon methods evidenced in writing, or, if time permits, with five days of mail time.
Summary: Notice of an ex parte application may be given by the listed methods, including mail when time permits five days of mail time.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 and local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, 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.
Summary: All parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
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- Deadline
- 18 calendar days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Summary: Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange intended trial exhibits at least 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
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- Other to all parties ?
A party/counsel who takes a motion off calendar shall promptly notify the Court and all other parties/attorneys.
Summary: Parties must promptly notify the Court and all other parties when taking a motion off calendar.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.
Summary: Papers must be served to reach party by date in order; parties encouraged to agree on service method (email, fax, overnight).
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Civil cases
Before the reading into evidence of any portion of a deposition, interrogatory or request for admission, the party shall advise the Court and opposing party/counsel of the page and line number of the deposition, or the numbers of the interrogatories or requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness (L.A. County Court Rule 3.158).
Summary: Before reading or showing deposition or discovery material into evidence, the party must identify the relevant deposition page and line or the applicable interrogatory or admission request numbers to the Court and opposing counsel.
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Civil cases
If the party does not attend the ex parte hearing, no waiver is implied.
Summary: A party’s failure to attend the ex parte hearing does not imply waiver of an objection to notice.
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- Applies to
- Discovery document ?
- Service
- Electronic service ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.
Summary: Discovery documents may be provided as PDF electronically at the producing party's option.
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- Applies to
- Discovery documents ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.
Summary: Discovery documents may be provided to opposing parties in PDF electronic format at the producing party's option.
What rule applies to service for joint documents in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 5 court days before hearing. The parties should meet and confer in person at least five court days before the FSC to prepare the joint notebooks, and must serve, sign, and file all joint documents.
What service or proof of service rules apply in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 5 calendar days before hearing. The parties must exchange exhibits at least five calendar days before the FSC.
Judge Teresa A. Beaudet: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: before hearing. Motions in limine and motions affecting the order of proof must be filed and served with sufficient CCP § 1005 notice to be heard by the FSC at the latest.
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). Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to service for objections to proposed jury instructions and verdict form in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Teresa A. Beaudet: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Any objections to the proposed jury instructions or verdict form must be filed and served.
What rule applies to serving the opposing party in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: before hearing. When using PowerPoint, counsel must share the slides with opposing counsel before the presentation with enough time to object.
Judge Ryan D. White: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the Case Management Conference. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Randolph M. Hammock: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Trial documents must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received before the trial date. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to service for document production in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Randolph M. Hammock: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verifications along with the documents they produce. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Ann H. Park: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Both parties must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Michael J. O'Gara: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to service for order granting motion to be relieved as counsel in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Karen Moskowitz: Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: recipient: all parties. An order granting a motion to be relieved as counsel is effective only upon filing proof of service of the order on all parties and the client(s). Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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