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Judge Winston Keh

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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San Bernardino Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Mediation BriefCourt-wide
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Joint Exhibit List

  • 2 copies

Joint Witness List

  • 2 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

  • (909) 708-8678
  • (909) 521-3085
  • (909) 708-8853
  • (909) 521-3447
  • (909) 708-8756
  • (909) 285-3753
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  • (760) 269-4869

Chambers1 contacts

  • (909) 708-8707

Other Contacts1 contacts

  • probatenotes@sb-court.org
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Document Format Requirements3 rules

FormattingCivil cases

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

Each exhibit must bear a discrete number and be correctly identified.

Each exhihit shall be marked with a discrete number and shall be correctly identified.

s37courtstandingtrialordernonjury · May 2026|SecII. JOINT EXHIBIT BOOK
FormattingCivil cases

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

The Joint Trial Binder must be a three-ring binder.

On the date of the TRC, the paities shall bring with them /' a three-ring Joint Trial Binder that contains the following, if applicable: 1. Table of Contents 2. Printed copies of the current operative pleadings (including the operative complaint; answer; cross- complaint, if any; and answer to cross-complaint); 3. Joint Witness List listing the name, brief description, and time estimate for each witness. Two (2) courtesy g copies of the Joint Witness List shall be provided to the Clerk. 4. Joint List of Controverted Issues. 5. Stipul.ations. 6. Joint Exhibit List. Two (2) courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List shall be provided to the Clerk. 7. Trial Briefs 8. Motions in Limine and oppositions (if any):

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Three Ring Binder
s37courtstandingtrialordernonjury · May 2026|SecI. JOINT TRIAL BINDER
FormattingCivil cases

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

Exhibits shall be placed in A 3-ring binder with 2 sets for the Court, 1 set for the witness and 1 set for the opposing party.

Summary: Exhibits must be placed in a three-ring binder, with two sets for the court, one for the witness, and one for the opposing party.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Three Ring Binder
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

Document Filing Requirements13 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Plaintiff must submit a complete set of jury instructions with a generic pleading cover sheet and an itemized list of CACI and special instructions.

Plaintiff shall submit, in compliance with CRC Rule 2.1055, a complete set ofjury instructions {with a generic pleading cover sheet) with an itemized list of the CACI Instructions and Special Instructions, if any.

Document Type

Plaintiff Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Defendant's jury instructions are due on the first day of trial and should contain only additional instructions and objections to Plaintiff's instructions.

Defendant's jury instructions are due filed on the first day of trial and should only include additional instructions not previously submitted by Plaintiff and a list of objections to Plaintiff's instructions.

Document Type

Defendant Jury Instructions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

The parties must provide copies of every deposition transcript that will be used at trial.

The parties must also provide copies of any deposition transcripts that will be used during the trial.

Document Type

Deposition Transcripts

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
s37courtstandingtrialordernonjury · May 2026|SecII. JOINT EXHIBIT BOOK
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

AI-generated evidentiary material may not be filed or presented unless it was previously disclosed as AI-generated.

If a Party or counsel seeks to file or otherwise present to the Court any such Al-generated evidentiary material, no such material shall be considered unless previously disclosed as Al generated.

Document Type

Ai Generated Evidentiary Material

Content & Formatting
Ai Disclosure
s37aigeneralorder|SecGENERAL ORDER — AI Materials Intended as Evidence
Filing Requirements

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

Material created or drafted with AI assistance or use must be identified as such in its title or caption, in a table preceding the body, and by a separate contemporaneous notice.

Any exhibit, demonstrative, or other material to be filed or presented to the Court which was created or drafted with any assistance or use of an Al tool shall be identified as such in its title or caption, in a table preceding the body of exhibit, demonstrative, or other material, and by a separate Notice filed contemporaneously with the document or material.

Document Type

Ai Assisted Exhibit Or Material

Content & Formatting
Ai Disclosure
s37aigeneralorder|SecGENERAL ORDER — AI Materials Intended as Evidence
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Counsel must provide email addresses to the judicial assistant and return one completed joint exhibit list by email.

The Courts Judicial Assistant will email the exhibit list template to Counsel. Please provide the JA with your email addresses, Counsel are to return one completed joint list via email to the JA at LMariscal@sb-court.org

Document Type

Joint Exhibit List

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Filing Requirements

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

Counsel must retain records sufficient to identify AI-created or AI-drafted portions of an exhibit, document, or other material if the court requests them.

Counsel shall maintain records sufficient to identify, if requested by the Court, those portions of that exhibit, document, or material created or drafted by use of an Al tool.

Document Type

Ai Assisted Exhibit Or Material

Content & Formatting
Ai Disclosure
s37aigeneralorder|SecGENERAL ORDER — AI Materials Intended as Evidence
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Joint exhibit list (In the form attached)

Summary: The parties must file a joint exhibit list in the attached form by the trial documents filing date.

Document Type

Joint Exhibit List

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Joint Statement of the Case.

Summary: The parties must file a joint statement of the case by the trial documents filing date.

Document Type

Joint Statement Of The Case

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Counsel for the moving party shall file declaration showing compliance with the court's meet and confer requirements.

Summary: The moving party's counsel must file a declaration demonstrating compliance with the court's meet-and-confer requirement.

Document Type

Motion In Limine

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Joint witness list

Summary: The parties must file a joint witness list by the trial documents filing date.

Document Type

Joint Witness List

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

5. Trial briefs

Summary: The parties must file trial briefs by the trial documents filing date.

Document Type

Trial Brief

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Plaintiff's Jury Instructions/Special Verdict

Summary: Plaintiff must submit jury instructions or a special verdict by the trial documents filing date.

Document Type

Plaintiff Jury Instructions Or Special Verdict

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
s37trialsettingorders · p. 1|SecTRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

All motions in limine and oppositions must be filed and served directly to Department S-37 at least five days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

All motions in limine and opposition shall be filed and served directly to Dept S-37 at least 5 days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | TRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

The parties must meet and confer on all pretrial matters at least 10 calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

The parties must meet and confer on all pre-trial matters at least 10 calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference ("TRC").

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | I. JOINT TRIAL BINDER

Service and Proof of Service Rules

All motions in limine and oppositions must be served directly to Department S-37 at least five days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

All motions in limine and opposition shall be filed and served directly to Dept S-37 at least 5 days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | TRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

Unless the parties stipulate or the court orders otherwise, authenticity declarations, affidavits, or sworn testimony must be filed and served when AI-generated material is submitted or filed.

Absent stipulation between the Parties or other order of the Court on scheduling, at the time of the submi.ssion or filing of any such material to the Court, the Party or counsel proffering such Al-generated material to the Court shall file and serve any declarations, affidavits, or sworn testimony to address the material's authenticity under the Evidence Code.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER — AI Materials Intended as Evidence

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Two courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List must be provided to the Clerk.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List shall be provided to the Clerk.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | I. JOINT TRIAL BINDER

Two courtesy copies of the Joint Witness List must be provided to the Clerk.

Two (2) courtesy g copies of the Joint Witness List shall be provided to the Clerk.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

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Filing Bundling Requirements

At the Trial Readiness Conference, the parties must bring a three-ring Joint Trial Binder containing the listed pretrial documents when applicable.

On the date of the TRC, the paities shall bring with them /' a three-ring Joint Trial Binder that contains the following, if applicable: 1. Table of Contents 2. Printed copies of the current operative pleadings (including the operative complaint; answer; cross- complaint, if any; and answer to cross-complaint); 3. Joint Witness List listing the name, brief description, and time estimate for each witness. Two (2) courtesy g copies of the Joint Witness List shall be provided to the Clerk. 4. Joint List of Controverted Issues. 5. Stipul.ations. 6. Joint Exhibit List. Two (2) courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List shall be provided to the Clerk. 7. Trial Briefs 8. Motions in Limine and oppositions (if any):

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

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The parties must meet and confer and bring two complete Joint Exhibit Binders to the first day of trial, allocating the premarked original to the witness and one copy to the Court.

The parties shall meet and confer and bring to Court on the first day of trial, two complete copies of the Joint Exhibit Binder. One set, the original, shall be for the witness, pre- marked with Court Exhibit tags. One copy shall be for the Court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Counsel must meet and confer in good faith before filing and serving any motion in limine and must comply with Local Rule 415.

Motions in Limine and oppositions (if any): Counsel shall meet and confer in good faith before filing and �erving the Motions in Limine. Couns�l shall comply with Local Rule 415 and the parties are expected to read and be familiar with Amtower v. Photon Dynamics Inc. (2008)158 Cal.App.4th 1582, Kelly v. New West Financial Services (1996) 49 Cal.App.4th 659, and R&B Auto Center Inc. v. Farmers Group Inc. (2006 140 Ca1. App.4th 327.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

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The parties must meet and confer by telephone or in person before filing or serving any motion in limine.

The parties are required to meet and confer via telephone or in person before filing and serving any motions in limine.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

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Chambers Communication Rules

Questions may be directed to the judicial assistant by telephone at (909) 708-8707 or by email at LMariscal@sb-court.org.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL MY JUDICIAL ASSISTANT, LILIANA MARISCAL at: (909) 708-8707. LMariscal@sb-court.org

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

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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

All 129
  • 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

All 36
  • 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

All 33
  • 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 Winston Keh

Department S37, San Bernardino Justice Center, 247 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA. 92415

Common questions about Judge Winston Keh's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Winston Keh?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for joint witness lists. Details: 2 copies. Two courtesy copies of the Joint Witness List must be provided to the Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. JOINT TRIAL BINDER

Does Judge Winston Keh require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Winston Keh's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. The parties must meet and confer by telephone or in person before filing or serving any motion in limine.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Winston Keh?

Judge Winston Keh's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder. The Joint Trial Binder must be a three-ring binder.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. JOINT TRIAL BINDER

What must be included with joint witness list filings before Judge Winston Keh?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The parties must file a joint witness list by the trial documents filing date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

What must be included with joint exhibit list filings before Judge Winston Keh?

The rule requires exhibit list. The parties must file a joint exhibit list in the attached form by the trial documents filing date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

How may parties contact Judge Winston Keh's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Winston Keh's chambers. The rule lists phone (909) 708-8707. Questions may be directed to the judicial assistant by telephone at (909) 708-8707 or by email at LMariscal@sb-court.org.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

Does Judge Winston Keh require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Winston Keh requires bundling for covered papers. At the Trial Readiness Conference, the parties must bring a three-ring Joint Trial Binder containing the listed pretrial documents when applicable.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. JOINT TRIAL BINDER

What filing deadlines does Judge Winston Keh set?

All motions in limine and oppositions must be filed and served directly to Department S-37 at least five days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL SETTING ORDERS.

What rule applies to service for motion in limine or opposition before Judge Winston Keh?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the court, timing: before hearing. All motions in limine and oppositions must be served directly to Department S-37 at least five days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL SETTING ORDERS.
Complete rules summary for Judge Winston Keh

The parties must file a joint witness list by the trial documents filing date.

The parties must file a joint exhibit list in the attached form by the trial documents filing date.

All motions in limine and oppositions must be served directly to Department S-37 at least five days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

Questions may be directed to the judicial assistant by telephone at (909) 708-8707 or by email at LMariscal@sb-court.org.

The parties must file a joint statement of the case by the trial documents filing date.

Plaintiff must submit jury instructions or a special verdict by the trial documents filing date.

The parties must file trial briefs by the trial documents filing date.

Exhibits must be placed in a three-ring binder, with two sets for the court, one for the witness, and one for the opposing party.

Counsel must provide email addresses to the judicial assistant and return one completed joint exhibit list by email.

Plaintiff must submit a complete set of jury instructions with a generic pleading cover sheet and an itemized list of CACI and special instructions.

Defendant's jury instructions are due on the first day of trial and should contain only additional instructions and objections to Plaintiff's instructions.

The parties must meet and confer by telephone or in person before filing or serving any motion in limine.

The moving party's counsel must file a declaration demonstrating compliance with the court's meet-and-confer requirement.

All motions in limine and oppositions must be filed and served directly to Department S-37 at least five days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

Each exhibit must bear a discrete number and be correctly identified.

The parties must meet and confer on all pretrial matters at least 10 calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference.

At the Trial Readiness Conference, the parties must bring a three-ring Joint Trial Binder containing the listed pretrial documents when applicable.

The Joint Trial Binder must be a three-ring binder.

Two courtesy copies of the Joint Witness List must be provided to the Clerk.

Two courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List must be provided to the Clerk.

Counsel must meet and confer in good faith before filing and serving any motion in limine and must comply with Local Rule 415.

The parties must meet and confer and bring two complete Joint Exhibit Binders to the first day of trial, allocating the premarked original to the witness and one copy to the Court.

The parties must provide copies of every deposition transcript that will be used at trial.

AI-generated evidentiary material may not be filed or presented unless it was previously disclosed as AI-generated.

Unless the parties stipulate or the court orders otherwise, authenticity declarations, affidavits, or sworn testimony must be filed and served when AI-generated material is submitted or filed.

Material created or drafted with AI assistance or use must be identified as such in its title or caption, in a table preceding the body, and by a separate contemporaneous notice.

Counsel must retain records sufficient to identify AI-created or AI-drafted portions of an exhibit, document, or other material if the court requests them.

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