Theodore Howard is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, the state trial court serving Orange County. The court handles trial matters.
Judge Howard's procedures are published in the document 'howardprocedures.pdf'.
The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Theodore Howard. Courtesy copies are not required for law and motion matters.
The rule requires exhibit list. Counsel must bring trial and exhibit binders on the first day of trial.
The rule addresses phone communications. Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made before 12:00 pm the day before.
Yes. Judge Theodore Howard requires bundling for covered papers. If five or more motions in limine are filed, they must be placed in a separate binder.
The rule states a 3:00 p.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte motions must be filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Courtesy copies are not required for law and motion matters.
Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made before 12:00 pm the day before.
Ex parte motions must be filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Parties must contact the courtroom to indicate intent to submit on tentative or appear for oral argument.
If five or more motions in limine are filed, they must be placed in a separate binder.
Counsel must bring trial and exhibit binders on the first day of trial.
