Judge Daniel Segura
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Adjournments
- The first request to continue CMC, Trial, TRC, or Motion cutoff dates may be made by Stipulation and Proposed Order; the Court will review and may schedule an ex parte hearing.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Clerk
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Settlement briefs are limited to 7 pages and must be submitted to the settlement judge at least five court days before the hearing.
Settlement briefs (7 pages) are to be submitted to the settlement judge at least five court days prior to the hearing.
Settlement Brief
7 pages
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
If no court reporter is present, the parties must submit a daily settled statement.
In the absence of a court reporter, the parties must submit a daily settled statement.
Document Type
Settled Statement
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
Persons ordered to appear at failure hearings and witnesses expected to testify must appear in person unless expressly excused by the Court.
Persons ordered to appear to show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for violation of a Court Order or Rule (failure hearings) and witnesses for hearings where they are expected to testify are to appear in person unless expressly excused by the Court.
Document Type
Appearance
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory
In-person appearance is required for Ex Partes, TRCs, Trial Call, Motions in Limine, Trial, and TRO hearings.
You must appear in person for Ex Parte's, TRCs, Trial Call, Motions in Limine, Trial, and Hearings on Temporary Restraining Orders.
Document Type
Appearance
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
The moving party may submit a concise outline of the discovery request and each response; requests and responses should be submitted as exhibits, tabbed and highlighted.
Moving party may submit a concise outline of the discovery request and each response in the dispute. Local Rule 2.1.21 prior order permitting this is not required. Instead submit the requests and responses as exhibits to the motion, tabbing and highlighting the relevant portions.
Document Type
Discovery Motion
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important
Lodged documents will be discarded or destroyed if not accompanied by an addressed envelope with sufficient postage or picked up within 10 days.
Documents / materials lodged with the court will be discarded/ destroyed if not accompanied by an addressed envelope with sufficient postage or picked up within 10 days See CRC 3.1302(b).
Document Type
Lodged Document
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Counsel shall file a CMC statement pursuant to CRC Rule 3.725 See CRC 3.700 et seq. particularly CRC 3.722, Local Rule 2.1.9 and CRC 3.110 and include CRC 3.727 issues.
Summary: Counsel must file a Case Management Conference statement per CRC Rule 3.725 and related rules.
Document Type
Cmc Statement
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
The Court requires a trial notebook with an agreed statement of case, joint witness list, joint exhibit list with objections (otherwise waived) joint jury instructions with index, in order requested to be given (accompanied by objections including points and authorities), and proposed verdict forms/ special verdict forms.
Summary: The Court requires a trial notebook containing an agreed statement of case, joint witness list, joint exhibit list with objections, joint jury instructions with index and objections, and proposed verdict forms.
Document Type
Trial Notebook
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Include form ADM-430 except for adult dependent. See Local Rule 2.4.6 for GAL requirements. For Publication see CCP 415.50(a)
Summary: Include form ADM-430 for Guardian Ad Litem (except adult dependent) and follow Local Rule 2.4.6; for publication see CCP 415.50(a).
Document Type
Guardian Ad Litem Form
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
A declaration stating the issues in dispute, copies of what has been requested, responses given and the meet and confer is required.
Summary: An ex parte declaration must state the issues in dispute, copies of requests, responses given, and the meet and confer.
Document Type
Ex Parte Declaration
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Note?
Continued CMCs do not require a new statement unless directed by the Court.
Summary: Continued CMCs do not require a new statement unless the Court directs otherwise.
Document Type
Cmc Statement
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions in limine follow local rule 2.1.18; trial briefs must be filed five court days before trial and are mandatory for court trials lasting more than one day.
Motions in limine per local rule 2.1.18 and trial brief filed five court days before trial (trial brief mandatory for court trials lasting more than one day).
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Call
Joint Trial Readiness Conference Reports must be filed five days before the TRC.
Joint Trial Readiness Conference Reports must be filed five days prior to the TRC. Local Rule 2.1.15.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Readiness Conference
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed two days before trial.
MIL oppositions must be filed two days before trial.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Call
Settlement briefs must be submitted to the settlement judge at least five court days before the hearing.
Settlement briefs (7 pages) are to be submitted to the settlement judge at least five court days prior to the hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Settlement Conferences
Ex parte papers are due no later than 11:00 a.m. two business days before the scheduled appearance.
Papers are due no later than 11:00 a.m. two business days prior to the scheduled appearance.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 2 | Ex Parte Matters
Filing Fees and Waivers
Jury fees are due at the end of each week as summarized in billing statements from the clerk.
Jury fees are due at the end of each week as summarized through billing statements provided by the clerk.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Counsel must email courtesy copies to the clerk.
Email clerk courtesy copies.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Call
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The demurring party must meet and confer with the opposition to resolve objections and comply with CCP 430.41.
Demurring party shall meet and confer with opposition to resolve objections, and the demurrer must comply with CCP 430.41
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Law and Motion Matters
Parties must formally meet and confer before reserving an ex parte date; failure may result in the hearing being taken off calendar.
Parties failing to formally meet and confer prior to reserving an ex parte date may result in the hearing being taken off calendar.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Ex Parte Matters
Parties must meet and confer by phone or video before filing a discovery motion.
Parties must meet and confer by phone or video prior to filing a discovery motion.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Discovery & Informal Discovery Conferences
Emailing or notifying the other party of the ex parte hearing does not constitute meeting and conferring.
Emails or notifying the other party of the ex parte hearing does not constitute meeting and conferring.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Ex Parte Matters
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The first request to continue CMC, Trial, TRC, or Motion cutoff dates may be made by Stipulation and Proposed Order; the Court will review and may schedule an ex parte hearing.
Continuances: 1st request to continue CMC, Trial, Trial Readiness Conference (TRC) and Motion cutoff dates may be requested by Stipulation and Proposed Order (SPO). The Court will review the SPO and schedule an ex parte hearing if needed. See calendar to select 3 agreeable sets of dates. Note court holidays/dark days.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial
Chambers Communication Rules
Motions must be reserved by calling the calendar clerk or using the court's online reservation application.
Motions are by reservation only by calling the calendar clerk at (760) 201-8704 or using the "reserve a motion date" application on the court's website.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Law and Motion Matters
Counsel must email the clerk if not appearing and submitting on the tentative ruling or taking the matter off calendar.
Email clerk if not appearing and submitting on tentative or if taking the matter off calendar.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Law and Motion Matters
Attorneys or parties appearing remotely must sign in with a name and check in with the clerk; failed remote technology use risks a non-appearance.
Remote Appearances; Attorneys or parties appearing remotely must sign in using a name and check in with the clerk. Failed use of remote technology is at your risk of having a non-appearance. See Civil Code of Procedure 367.75 and CRC 3.670, 3.672 and Local Rule 2.5.8.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 2 | Personal Appearances Required
Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
The Court encourages law firms and government agencies to allow less experienced attorneys to argue motions, examine witnesses, conduct voir dire, and open/close a case.
The Court encourages law firms and government agencies to allow less experienced attorneys the opportunity to argue motions, examine witnesses, conduct voir dire and open/close a case. The Court will consider allowing leave to allow lead counsel to intervene when appropriate.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 2 | Lodged Documents