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Judge Raquel Marquez

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Riverside Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Brief
3 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Deposition Transcript

Court-wide
  • 1 copy • Hand Delivery • On First Day Of Trial

Witness List, Exhibit List, Exhibits, Judicial Notice Request, Motion In Limine, Opposition, Trial Brief, Stipulation, Jury Instructions, Verdict Form

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

Communication

Email

Chambers

deptm302@riverside.courts.ca.gov
Phone

Chambers

(760) 904-5722
Scheduling
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Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page Limits

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

The parties must file a joint IDC brief of no more than three pages at least three court days before the conference.

c. The parties must file a joint IDC brief, not exceeding three pages, at least three court days before the IDC.

Brief

3 pages

Dept M302 Department Rules 080924 · Jun 2026 · p. 2|Sec2.5 Discovery Motions

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

The listed joint pretrial documents must be filed in person with the Menifee Clerk by 9:00 a.m. on the trial date, and a website-format trial binder must be delivered to Department M302 by then.

The following documents must be filed in-person with the Clerk’s Office in Menifee by 9:00 a.m. on the date set for trial and a trial binder—that conforms to the binder format available on the Court’s website— must be delivered to Department M302 no later than 9:00 a.m.: a. Joint Statement of the Case; b. Joint Exhibit List (all exhibits must be exchanged 14 days before trial, excluding impeachment evidence); c. Joint Witness List, including estimated testimony times (exchanged 14 days before trial); d. Jury Instructions (Joint, Plaintiff’s, and Defendant’s); e. Joint Verdict Form(s);

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 11:00 a.m. on the preceding court day; later filings are continued to the next court day.

1.2 The ex parte application and all supporting documents must be filed no later than 11:00 a.m. on the court day preceding the hearing. Applications filed after that time will be continued to the next court day.

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Page 1 | 1. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

The joint IDC brief must be filed at least three court days before the IDC.

c. The parties must file a joint IDC brief, not exceeding three pages, at least three court days before the IDC.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Motions in limine, including oppositions, must be exchanged 14 days before trial.

f. Motions in Limine (exchanged 14 days prior to trial), including oppositions.

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Page 3 | Trial

Notice of an ex parte hearing must be provided by 10:00 a.m. on the preceding court day.

Notice must be provided no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day preceding the hearing.

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Page 1 | 1. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

All exhibits must be exchanged 14 days before trial, except impeachment evidence.

b. Joint Exhibit List (all exhibits must be exchanged 14 days before trial, excluding impeachment evidence);

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Page 2 | 3.1 Pretrial Filings

The joint witness list, including estimated testimony times, must be exchanged 14 days before trial.

c. Joint Witness List, including estimated testimony times (exchanged 14 days before trial);

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Page 2 | 3.1 Pretrial Filings

A party requesting oral argument must inform all other parties by 4:30 p.m. on the preceding court day.

2.2 To request oral argument, a party must notify Judicial Secretary at (760) 904-5722 and inform all other parties no later than 4:30 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing.

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Page 2 | 2. LAW AND MOTION

Filing Bundling Requirements

A trial binder in the format available on the Court’s website must be delivered to Department M302 by 9:00 a.m. on the trial date.

The following documents must be filed in-person with the Clerk’s Office in Menifee by 9:00 a.m. on the date set for trial and a trial binder—that conforms to the binder format available on the Court’s website— must be delivered to Department M302 no later than 9:00 a.m.: a. Joint Statement of the Case; b. Joint Exhibit List (all exhibits must be exchanged 14 days before trial, excluding impeachment evidence); c. Joint Witness List, including estimated testimony times (exchanged 14 days before trial); d. Jury Instructions (Joint, Plaintiff’s, and Defendant’s); e. Joint Verdict Form(s);

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Page 2 | 3.1 Pretrial Filings

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Requests to shorten time or advance a hearing date are considered only after the underlying motion is filed, a hearing date is reserved or set, and the fee is paid or waived.

1.3 Requests to shorten time or advance a hearing date will not be considered unless: (a) the underlying motion has been filed; (b) a hearing date has been reserved or set; and (c) the applicable filing fee has been paid, or a fee waiver has been granted.

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Page 1 | 1. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Before filing a discovery motion, parties must meet and confer; if unresolved, they must request an IDC by email and copy all parties.

2.5 Discovery Motions Before filing a discovery motion: a. The parties must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference. b. If the dispute remains unresolved, the parties must request an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) by emailing DeptM302@riverside.courts.ca.gov and copying all parties.

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Page 2 | 2.5 Discovery Motions

Before filing a fees motion, parties must meet and confer in person or by telephone to resolve fee disputes and request an Informal Fees Conference.

d. parties shall meet and confer in person or by telephone to resolve attorney’s fee disputes and request an Informal Fees Conference (“IFC”) before filing a fees motion.

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Page 3 | 3.4.3 Settlements

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A trial continuance requires a noticed motion; an ex parte request is considered only for exigent circumstances, and a request on the day of trial requires extraordinary circumstances.

b. Trial continuances require a noticed motion. Ex parte requests will be considered only upon a showing of exigent circumstances. Requests made on the day of trial require extraordinary circumstances.

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Page 3 | 3.3 Conduct During Trial

Chambers Communication Rules

The Court prefers remote appearances, particularly by Zoom with video, except when physical evidence requires in-person attendance.

The Court prefers that all appearances be made remotely unless the presentation of physical evidence requires in-person attendance. Zoom is the platform used for remote appearances. Participants may appear by video or telephone; however, the Court prefers appearances by Zoom with video enabled.

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Page 1 | GENERAL ORDERS

A party requesting oral argument must notify the Judicial Secretary by phone and inform all other parties by 4:30 p.m. on the preceding court day.

2.2 To request oral argument, a party must notify Judicial Secretary at (760) 904-5722 and inform all other parties no later than 4:30 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing.

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Page 2 | 2. LAW AND MOTION

If a discovery dispute remains unresolved after meeting and conferring, the parties must request an IDC by email and copy all parties.

b. If the dispute remains unresolved, the parties must request an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) by emailing DeptM302@riverside.courts.ca.gov and copying all parties.

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Page 2 | 2.5 Discovery Motions

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 58 rules apply across Riverside Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Witness list

    The exchanged witness list must give each witness's name and a single-sentence description of anticipated testimony, and in jury trials must also identify each non-expert witness's community and each expert witness's occupation and principal office area.

  • Applies to
    Verdict form

    In jury trials, counsel must submit an agreed verdict form or, failing agreement, a partial joint form with separate proposals on the contested aspects.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit list

    The exhibit list must include exhibit number, a title or brief description, and page count, and copies of exhibits not previously uttered in discovery must be supplied for all but impeachment-only exhibits.

Service

All 5
  • Deadline
    14 calendar days
    Applies to
    Pre trial documents

    Counsel for all parties must exchange the listed pre-trial documents no later than 14 days before trial, or by another time the parties agree upon.

  • Service
    Electronic service

    Counsel are encouraged to exchange exhibits electronically in a standardized format.

  • Deadline
    60 calendar days
    Required
    Always
    Applies to
    Complaint
    Service
    Other to all parties

    Plaintiff's counsel must serve all defendants and file proofs of service within 60 days of filing the complaint.

Formatting

All 2

  • Exhibits must be numbered in advance, with each exhibit bearing a separate exhibit number.

  • Each page of each exhibit must bear a unique and consecutive page number.

Courtesy Copies

All 2

  • A party intending to read from a deposition transcript must lodge the original transcript with the court on the first day of trial.

  • Counsel must provide the original and one copy of each listed trial document to the Court on the first day of trial.

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About Judge Raquel Marquez

Raquel Marquez is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, serving in Department M302. The court is the state trial court for Riverside County, handling trial court matters including local rules and department assignments.

Practitioners will find department rules for Department M302 in this judge's published procedures.

Common questions about Judge Raquel Marquez's rules

Does Judge Raquel Marquez require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Raquel Marquez's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Requests to shorten time or advance a hearing date are considered only after the underlying motion is filed, a hearing date is reserved or set, and the fee is paid or waived.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 1. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Raquel Marquez?

Judge Raquel Marquez's rule states these limits: 3 pages. The parties must file a joint IDC brief of no more than three pages at least three court days before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 2.5 Discovery Motions

How may parties contact Judge Raquel Marquez's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Raquel Marquez's chambers. The rule lists phone (760) 904-5722. A party requesting oral argument must notify the Judicial Secretary by phone and inform all other parties by 4:30 p.m. on the preceding court day.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 2. LAW AND MOTION

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Raquel Marquez?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A trial continuance requires a noticed motion; an ex parte request is considered only for exigent circumstances, and a request on the day of trial requires extraordinary circumstances.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 3.3 Conduct During Trial

Does Judge Raquel Marquez require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Raquel Marquez requires bundling for covered papers. A trial binder in the format available on the Court’s website must be delivered to Department M302 by 9:00 a.m. on the trial date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 3.1 Pretrial Filings

Is electronic filing required before Judge Raquel Marquez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The listed joint pretrial documents must be filed in person with the Menifee Clerk by 9:00 a.m. on the trial date, and a website-format trial binder must be delivered to Department M302 by then.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 3.1 Pretrial Filings

What filing deadlines does Judge Raquel Marquez set?

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 11:00 a.m. on the preceding court day; later filings are continued to the next court day.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 1. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Raquel Marquez?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Notice of an ex parte hearing must be provided by 10:00 a.m. on the preceding court day.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 1. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Raquel Marquez

The Court prefers remote appearances, particularly by Zoom with video, except when physical evidence requires in-person attendance.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 11:00 a.m. on the preceding court day; later filings are continued to the next court day.

Notice of an ex parte hearing must be provided by 10:00 a.m. on the preceding court day.

Requests to shorten time or advance a hearing date are considered only after the underlying motion is filed, a hearing date is reserved or set, and the fee is paid or waived.

A party requesting oral argument must notify the Judicial Secretary by phone and inform all other parties by 4:30 p.m. on the preceding court day.

A party requesting oral argument must inform all other parties by 4:30 p.m. on the preceding court day.

Before filing a discovery motion, parties must meet and confer; if unresolved, they must request an IDC by email and copy all parties.

If a discovery dispute remains unresolved after meeting and conferring, the parties must request an IDC by email and copy all parties.

The parties must file a joint IDC brief of no more than three pages at least three court days before the conference.

The joint IDC brief must be filed at least three court days before the IDC.

The listed joint pretrial documents must be filed in person with the Menifee Clerk by 9:00 a.m. on the trial date, and a website-format trial binder must be delivered to Department M302 by then.

A trial binder in the format available on the Court’s website must be delivered to Department M302 by 9:00 a.m. on the trial date.

All exhibits must be exchanged 14 days before trial, except impeachment evidence.

The joint witness list, including estimated testimony times, must be exchanged 14 days before trial.

Motions in limine, including oppositions, must be exchanged 14 days before trial.

A trial continuance requires a noticed motion; an ex parte request is considered only for exigent circumstances, and a request on the day of trial requires extraordinary circumstances.

Before filing a fees motion, parties must meet and confer in person or by telephone to resolve fee disputes and request an Informal Fees Conference.

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