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Judge Kory Mathewson

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

San Bernardino Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Mediation BriefCourt-wide
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Civil Unlimited Complaint

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason For RequestPrevious Requests Granted Or Denied
2Court Daysnotice
Reason For Request

Communication

Clerk7 contacts

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Document Format Requirements3 rules

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important

Multiple distinct exhibits grouped under one number must be labeled sequentially with letter suffixes, while a single large exhibit uses one number.

If you have 5 different exhibits under one number and they are all different, please make sure that they are labeled, 2a, 2b and so forth. If it’s just one big exhibit than it shall just be numbered as such with just one number.

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FormattingCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important

Exhibits must be pre-marked in numerical order and, when multiple pages, Bate stamped at the bottom of each page.

Exhibits shall be pre-marked in numerical order and if multiple pages, shall be Bate stamped at the bottom of each page.

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FormattingCivil cases

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WITH ATTACHED COPIES OF THE DEPOSITIONS, HIGHLIGHTED AND TABBED

Summary: Attached deposition copies must be highlighted and tabbed.

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Document Filing Requirements11 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

Litigants with trial exhibits must use the Court exhibit list and identify every exhibit and its description.

If you will have exhibits for trial, you must use the Court exhibit list. It must be filled out with all exhibits and their descriptions.

Document Type

Exhibit List

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

Any deposition designations and counter-designations, with attached copies of the depositions, are required and must be highlighted and tabbed.

ANY DEPOSITIONS DESIGNATIONS AND COUNTER DESIGNATIONS WITH ATTACHED COPIES OF THE DEPOSITIONS, HIGHLIGHTED AND TABBED

Document Type

Deposition Designations And Counter Designations

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

A joint exhibit list is required, and exhibits must be pre-marked in numerical order and, when multiple pages, Bate stamped at the bottom of each page.

JOINT EXHIBIT LIST - Exhibits shall be pre-marked in numerical order and if multiple pages, shall be Bate stamped at the bottom of each page.

Document Type

Joint Exhibit List

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Note

Including proposed jury instructions in the joint set does not waive the right to object to those instructions.

Inclusion of jury instructions in the set is not waiver of the right to object.

Document Type

Joint Proposed Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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JOINT WITNESS LIST

Summary: A joint witness list is required for presentation at the readiness calendar.

Document Type

Joint Witness List

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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TRIAL BRIEF

Summary: A trial brief is required for presentation at the readiness calendar.

Document Type

Trial Brief

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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JOINT STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Summary: A joint statement of the case is required for presentation at the readiness calendar.

Document Type

Joint Statement Of Case

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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PROPOSED SPECIAL VERDICT FORM IF YOU ARE REQUESTING ONE

Summary: A proposed special verdict form must be included if a party requests one.

Document Type

Proposed Special Verdict Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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MOTIONS IN LIMINE - Motions in Limine shall comply with San Bernardino County Local Rules 411.2 and 415.

Summary: Motions in limine presented at the readiness calendar must comply with San Bernardino County Local Rules 411.2 and 415.

Document Type

Motion In Limine

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Which includes the actual instructions completely filled out and a pleading cover sheet with CACI instructions in sequential order together with any special instructions.

Summary: The joint jury-instruction set must contain completely completed instructions, a pleading cover sheet listing CACI instructions sequentially, and any special instructions.

Document Type

Joint Proposed Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
r12trialsettingorders|SecREQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION TO COURT AT READINESS CALENDAR
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

JOINT SET OF PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary: A joint set of proposed jury instructions is required for presentation at the readiness calendar.

Document Type

Joint Proposed Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

If a mandatory settlement conference is set, briefs are due at least five days before the conference.

IF A MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IS SET: BRIEFS ARE DUE AT LEAST FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO MSC

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

The listed documents must be presented at the readiness calendar, with service on opposing counsel under the statute or at least five calendar days before the readiness date, whichever is sooner.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION TO COURT AT READINESS CALENDAR WITH SERVICE ON OPPOSING COUNSEL PURSUANT TO STATUTE OR 5 CALENDAR DAYS BEFORE READINESS DATE, WHICHEVER IS SOONER:

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 248 rules apply across San Bernardino 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
    Form GC-010

    Counsel seeking inclusion on the Probate court appointed counsel list must complete and submit Form GC-010, with a new form due by March 31 of the following year and each subsequent year.

  • Applies to
    Financial evaluation form

    A person furnished appointed defense services in a criminal case must complete and submit a court financial evaluation form upon appointment.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    A civil action filed in the court must include a Certificate of Assignment form attached to the complaint or petition.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    5 business days

    IFHMB must receive the mediation request form at least five business days before the court-noticed mediation date.

  • The parties must immediately notify the court and file the Notice of Settlement after settling the case.

  • The Notice of Status of Removed Case must be filed no later than 15 days before the case-management or trial-setting conference.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Mediation brief
    Service
    Email

    An elected mediation brief must be emailed to the two identified IFHMB addresses at least five days before mediation.

  • Applies to
    Initial trial setting conference statement

    The Initial Trial Setting Conference Statement must be served no later than 10 days before the conference.

  • Applies to
    At issue memorandum

    The At Issue Memorandum must be served no later than 15 days before the trial setting conference.

Adjournments

All 13

  • A continuance of the first-set trial date must be requested by a written stipulation of all parties, without an ex parte application, filed at least 15 days before the trial date.

  • Requests for continuances are governed by California Rule of Court, Rule 3.1332.

  • A party seeking a continuance or not intending to proceed must notify the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel as soon as possible and no later than 4:30 p.m. on the second court day before the hearing.

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About Judge Kory Mathewson

Department R12, Rancho Cucamonga, 8303 N Haven Ave Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730

Common questions about Judge Kory Mathewson's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Kory Mathewson?

Judge Kory Mathewson's formatting rule includes attach copies of the depositions., highlight the attached deposition copies., and tab the attached deposition copies.. Attached deposition copies must be highlighted and tabbed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION TO COURT AT READINESS CALENDAR

What must be included with exhibit list filings before Judge Kory Mathewson?

The rule requires exhibit list. Litigants with trial exhibits must use the Court exhibit list and identify every exhibit and its description.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits for Trial (Court or Jury)

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Kory Mathewson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions in limine presented at the readiness calendar must comply with San Bernardino County Local Rules 411.2 and 415.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION TO COURT AT READINESS CALENDAR

What filing deadlines does Judge Kory Mathewson set?

If a mandatory settlement conference is set, briefs are due at least five days before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL SETTING ORDERS

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Kory Mathewson?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 5 calendar days before filing. The listed documents must be presented at the readiness calendar, with service on opposing counsel under the statute or at least five calendar days before the readiness date, whichever is sooner.

View ruleSource: page 1, section REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION TO COURT AT READINESS CALENDAR
Complete rules summary for Judge Kory Mathewson

Litigants with trial exhibits must use the Court exhibit list and identify every exhibit and its description.

Multiple distinct exhibits grouped under one number must be labeled sequentially with letter suffixes, while a single large exhibit uses one number.

If a mandatory settlement conference is set, briefs are due at least five days before the conference.

The listed documents must be presented at the readiness calendar, with service on opposing counsel under the statute or at least five calendar days before the readiness date, whichever is sooner.

Motions in limine presented at the readiness calendar must comply with San Bernardino County Local Rules 411.2 and 415.

A joint witness list is required for presentation at the readiness calendar.

A joint exhibit list is required, and exhibits must be pre-marked in numerical order and, when multiple pages, Bate stamped at the bottom of each page.

Exhibits must be pre-marked in numerical order and, when multiple pages, Bate stamped at the bottom of each page.

A joint statement of the case is required for presentation at the readiness calendar.

A joint set of proposed jury instructions is required for presentation at the readiness calendar.

The joint jury-instruction set must contain completely completed instructions, a pleading cover sheet listing CACI instructions sequentially, and any special instructions.

Including proposed jury instructions in the joint set does not waive the right to object to those instructions.

A proposed special verdict form must be included if a party requests one.

Any deposition designations and counter-designations, with attached copies of the depositions, are required and must be highlighted and tabbed.

Attached deposition copies must be highlighted and tabbed.

A trial brief is required for presentation at the readiness calendar.

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