Judge Judy S. Bae
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Brief
- Chambers Drop Off • Within 24 Hours
Courtesy copies
- Chambers Drop Off
Ex Parte Application
- Chambers Drop Off • Day Before Hearing By Noon
- Chambers Drop Off • Within 24 Hours
Idc Brief
- Chambers Drop Off • Day Before Hearing By Noon
Adjournments
- Ex parte applications to advance hearings are discouraged and require an affirmative showing of good cause for an earlier date.
- Parties may stipulate to extend discovery deadlines to facilitate resolution without a motion.
- Parties may appear ex parte to request a hearing on a motion to seal in advance of a pending substantive motion, or to continue the substantive motion.
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Page & Word Limits3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Each party should submit a concise brief of no more than three pages for the IDC.
In advance of the IDC, each party should submit a concise brief (no more than three (3) pages) of the party's position regarding the dispute and be filed by 12:00 p.m. the day before the IDC.
Brief
3 pages
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Parties are expected to adhere to the page limitations set forth in CRC Rule 3.1113(d).
Summary: Parties must adhere to the page limitations set forth in CRC Rule 3.1113(d).
Brief
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If there is good cause to file an oversized brief, parties must obtain leave in advance.
Summary: Parties must obtain leave in advance to file an oversized brief.
Brief
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
All exhibits must be pre-marked in an up-to-date binder; photographs need individual exhibit numbers and tags.
All exhibits must be pre-marked in an up-to-date exhibit binder(s). If photographs are submitted, each photograph must have an individual exhibit number and tag.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
Motion papers must comply with CRC Rule 3.1110 and Local Rule 2.1.4.1 regarding formatting, bookmarking, and filing requirements.
Parties are to comply with CRC Rule 3.1110, et. seq. and San Diego County Superior Court Local Rule (LR) 2.1.4.1 regarding formatting, bookmarking, and filing requirements for motion papers.
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Parties should not manipulate the font size or line spacing to circumvent the page limitations.
Summary: Parties should not manipulate font size or line spacing to circumvent page limitations.
Document Filing Requirements18 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
A proposed sealing order must be provided to the Court setting forth the facts and legal basis supporting the sealing of each item.
A proposed sealing order must be provided to the Court setting forth the facts and legal basis which supports the sealing of each item subject to the sealing request.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
For good faith settlement applications, the proposed order must be submitted concurrently with the notice and application.
The proposed order shall be submitted concurrently with the notice and application for determination of good faith settlement pursuant to CCP § 877.6(a)(2).
Document Type
Application For Good Faith Settlement
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
The Joint TRC Report must include a joint witness list, joint jury instructions, disputed instructions and witnesses, and a joint exhibit list with objections and stipulations.
In addition to the usual requirements, the TRC report must include: • A joint list of witnesses. • A joint list of jury instructions • A list of disputed jury instructions, noting the requesting party • A list of disputed witnesses, noting the requesting party. • A joint list of exhibits using the format shown in the Court's ATRO, noting any objections and stipulations.
Document Type
Joint Trc Report
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must bring a Joint Trial Notebook to Trial Call containing specified documents including TOC, TRC report, pleadings, expert designations, motions in limine, witness and exhibit lists, trial briefs, statement of the case, voir dire, jury instructions, and special verdict form.
At Trial Call, counsel must bring a Joint Trial Notebook, which should be comprised of the following: 3 ===== PAGE 4 ===== 1. Table of Contents 2. Joint Trial Readiness Report 3. Operative pleadings (i.e. complaint, cross-complaint, answer, etc.) 4. Expert designations 5. Motions in Limine and Oppositions (in order) with an index 6. Joint Witness List (with description of witnesses’ expected testimony) 7. Joint Exhibit List. The list must be carefully reviewed to ensure the description of the exhibit matches the exhibit and that there are no duplicates. 8. Trial Briefs (if any) 9. Joint Statement of the Case, in a neutral form suitable to be read to prospective jurors. 10. Proposed Voir Dire Questions (if any) 11. Jury Instructions (packet agreed upon and packet of those not agreed upon, with indication of which party is offering and objecting) 12. Special Verdict Form (either an agreed upon form or each
Document Type
Trial Notebook
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
Lodged materials must be accompanied by an addressed envelope with sufficient postage for return mailing per CRC Rule 3.1302(b).
If documents or other materials are lodged in support of/opposition to a motion, CRC Rule 3.1302(b) requires the lodgment be accompanied by an addressed envelope with sufficient postage for mailing the material back to the lodging party.
Document Type
Lodged Material
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
All ex parte applications must comply with CRC Rule 3.1200, et seq.
All ex parte applications must comply with California Rules of Court (CRC) Rule 3.1200, et seq.
Document Type
Ex Parte Application
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
For motions to compel further responses, the moving party may submit a concise outline of the discovery request and each response in dispute instead of a separate statement; copies of the actual requests and responses must be submitted as exhibits or lodged.
In lieu of submitting a separate statement with a motion to compel further responses, the moving party may submit a concise outline of the discovery request and each response in dispute. In accordance with LR 2.1.21, a prior order permitting the concise outline is not required. However, in the event the moving party elects to submit a concise outline, copies of the actual requests and responses shall be submitted as exhibits or lodged in support of the motion.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
Pro hac vice applications must comply with CRC Rule 9.40 and include proof of service on the State Bar, proof of payment of the required fee, and a proposed order.
Applications for admission pro hac vice must comply with CRC Rule 9.40. Applications must include proof of service on the State Bar of California, proof of payment of the required fee, and a proposed order.
Document Type
Pro Hac Vice Application
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The party requesting an IDC should first meet and confer with the opposing party to discuss scheduling.
Document Type
Idc Request
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No notice of intent to appear is required to appear for oral argument.
Document Type
Notice Of Intent To Appear
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Guardian ad litem applications are governed by Local Rule 2.4.6.
Applications for appointment of a guardian ad litem are governed by LR 2.4.6.
Document Type
Guardian Ad Litem Application
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Papers must comply strictly with CRC Rule 3.1800. Non-complying papers will be returned with a notation of defects.
Summary: Default judgment papers must comply strictly with CRC Rule 3.1800; non-complying papers will be returned.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Parties are reminded to submit attachment form ADM-430 (formerly CIV-383, now repealed), except if for an adult dependent.
Summary: Guardian ad litem applications must include attachment form ADM-430, except for adult dependents.
Document Type
Guardian Ad Litem Application
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Guardians ad litem must appear at the time of the hearing.
Summary: Guardians ad litem must appear at the hearing on a petition for minor's compromise.
Document Type
Petition For Minors Compromise
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No appearance is required if all parties stipulate to the requested relief.
Summary: No appearance is required at an ex parte hearing if all parties stipulate to the requested relief.
Document Type
Ex Parte Application
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Parties should not refer to any discussions in any subsequent papers.
Summary: Parties should not refer to IDC discussions in any subsequent papers.
Document Type
Brief
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Applications may be submitted for review without an appearance.
Summary: Guardian ad litem applications may be submitted for review without an appearance.
Document Type
Guardian Ad Litem Application
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The stipulation should include a proposed order.
Summary: Stipulated continuance requests should include a proposed order.
Document Type
Stipulation
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex parte matters will not be heard unless supporting papers with the appropriate fee are filed by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Ex parte matters will not be heard unless supporting papers with the appropriate fee are filed by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
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Page 1 | Ex Parte Hearings
IDC briefs must be filed by 12:00 p.m. the day before the IDC.
In advance of the IDC, each party should submit a concise brief (no more than three (3) pages) of the party's position regarding the dispute and be filed by 12:00 p.m. the day before the IDC.
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Page 1 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Joint TRC Report must be filed five days before the Trial Readiness Conference.
A completed Joint TRC Report shall be filed five (5) days before the TRC pursuant to LR 2.1.15.
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Page 3 | Trial Readiness Conferences
Trial briefs must be filed five court days before Trial Call.
Trial briefs must be filed five (5) court days prior to Trial Call.
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Page 4 | Trial Calls
An IDC does not toll the statutory deadline to file a motion to compel.
An IDC does not toll the statutory deadline to file a motion to compel.
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Page 2 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Lodged material without a return envelope will be held for 30 days for retrieval, then discarded/destroyed.
Lodged material without a return envelope will be held 30 days, during which time the lodging party may physically retrieve the material from the courtroom clerk. After 30 days, the lodged material will be discarded/destroyed.
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Page 1 | Law and Motion
Tentative rulings will generally be posted on the court's website by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled hearing.
Tentative rulings will generally be posted here on the court's website by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled hearing.
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Page 1 | Law and Motion
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Affidavits for service by publication will be scrutinized for reasonable diligence in attempting service by another manner, per CCP § 415.50(a).
Affidavits will be scrutinized to determine whether the applicant has been reasonably diligent in attempting service in another manner, as required by Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 415.50(a).
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Page 2 | Orders to Serve by Publication
Applications for an order to serve by publication may be submitted for review without an appearance.
Applications requesting an order to serve by publication may be submitted for review without an appearance.
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Page 2 | Orders to Serve by Publication
If parties cannot agree on an IDC date, it should be scheduled with at least five days' notice to the opposing party.
If the parties are unable to agree on a date, the IDC should be scheduled with at least five (5) days' notice to the opposing party.
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Page 1 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Filing Fees and Waivers
A filing fee is required for ex parte matters.
Ex parte matters will not be heard unless supporting papers with the appropriate fee are filed by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
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Page 1 | Ex Parte Hearings
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of all e-filed documents on all motion hearings must be delivered to the Dept. 62 drop box on the second floor in the Hall of Justice.
The Court requires courtesy copies of all e-filed documents on all motion hearings (moving, opposing, etc.) delivered directly to the Dept. 62 drop box on the second floor in the Hall of Justice.
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Page 1 | Law and Motion
Courtesy copies of all e-filed ex parte papers must be delivered to the Dept. 62 drop box by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.
Court requires courtesy copies of all e- filed ex parte papers be delivered directly to the Dept. 62 drop box in the Hall of Justice by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.
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Page 1 | Ex Parte Hearings
Courtesy copies of all e-filed IDC briefs must be delivered to the Dept. 62 drop box by 12:00 p.m. the day before the IDC.
The Court requires courtesy copies of all e-filed briefs delivered directly to the Dept. 62 drop box on the second floor in the Hall of Justice by 12:00 p.m. the day before the IDC.
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Page 2 | Informal Discovery Conferences
All e-filed papers must have courtesy copies delivered to the Department 62 drop box on the second floor of the Hall of Justice.
The Court requires courtesy copies of all e-filed papers delivered directly to the Dept. 62 drop box on the second floor in the Hall of Justice.
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Page 3 | Applications for Determination of Good Faith Settlement
Informal discovery conference briefs require courtesy copies delivered to the Department 62 drop box no later than noon the day before the hearing.
IDC briefs (delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing)
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Page 4 | Courtesy Copies
Ex parte applications require courtesy copies delivered to the Department 62 drop box no later than noon the day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications (delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing)
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Page 4 | Courtesy Copies
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Stipulated protective orders and motions to seal must comply with CRC Rules 2.550 and 2.551; records will not be sealed based solely on party agreement or stipulation.
Proposed stipulated protective orders for protection of confidential information will be approved only if the language in the proposed order is consistent with CRC Rules 2.550 and 2.551. Motions and applications to seal must comply with Rules 2.550 and 2.551. Records will not be sealed based solely on the agreement or stipulation of the parties.
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Page 2 | Stipulated Protective Orders / Motions to Seal
If documents are lodged conditionally under seal, the substantive motion will not be decided until after the hearing on the motion to seal.
If documents have been lodged conditionally under seal in support of/opposition to a motion, the substantive motion will not be decided until after the hearing on the motion or application to seal.
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Page 2 | Stipulated Protective Orders / Motions to Seal
Filing Bundling Requirements
Motions to compel initial responses should be filed as a single motion regardless of the number of discovery sets; motions to compel further responses and motions to deem facts admitted should be filed as separate motions for each set.
Motions to compel initial responses should be reserved and filed as a single motion, regardless of the number of sets of discovery at issue. However, motions to compel further responses, and motions to deem facts admitted, should be reserved and filed as separate motions for each set of discovery at issue.
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Page 2 | Discovery Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties may be ordered to attend an IDC to discuss a discovery dispute that is the subject of a pending motion to compel.
On occasion, the parties may be ordered to attend an IDC to discuss a discovery dispute that is the subject of a pending motion to compel.
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Page 1 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Parties are encouraged to appear for an informal discovery conference (IDC) before filing a motion to compel.
Parties are encouraged to appear during ex parte hours for an informal discovery conference (IDC) before filing a motion to compel.
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Page 1 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Stipulated continuance requests require a written stipulation stating good cause; disputed requests should be made by ex parte application or noticed motion.
Stipulated requests to continue any applicable dates (trial, trial readiness, motion cut-off) and deadlines may be made by written stipulation but must set forth the good cause for a continuance. The stipulation should include a proposed order. Disputed requests for continuance should be made, preferably, by an ex parte application or, alternatively, by way of a noticed motion.
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Page 3 | Continuance Requests
Parties may stipulate to extend discovery deadlines to facilitate resolution without a motion.
However, the parties may stipulate to extend deadlines to help facilitate a resolution of a discovery dispute without the need for a motion.
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Page 2 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Parties may appear ex parte to request a hearing on a motion to seal in advance of a pending substantive motion, or to continue the substantive motion.
Parties may appear ex parte to request a hearing on a motion to seal in advance of a pending substantive motion, or alternatively to continue the substantive motion.
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Page 2 | Stipulated Protective Orders / Motions to Seal
Ex parte applications to advance hearings are discouraged and require an affirmative showing of good cause for an earlier date.
Ex parte applications to advance hearings are discouraged and should be based on an affirmative showing of good cause for an earlier date.
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Page 1 | Ex Parte Hearings
Chambers Communication Rules
An informal discovery conference (IDC) is scheduled by contacting the calendar clerk by phone.
An IDC is scheduled by contacting the calendar clerk by phone.
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Page 1 | Informal Discovery Conferences
The courtroom clerk can be reached at (619) 450-7062.
Courtroom Clerk. ................ (619) 450-7062
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Page 1 | Courtroom Staff
The calendar clerk can be reached at (619) 450-7051 during phone hours of 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Calendar Clerk. .................. (619) 450-7051 (Phone hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm)
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Page 1 | Courtroom Staff
Noticed motion hearings are by reservation only on Fridays at 9:10 a.m.; reservations may be obtained by phone or via the court's website.
Noticed motion hearings are by reservation only and are set on Fridays at 9:10 a.m., or as set by the Court. Counsel may obtain reservations by contacting the calendar clerk by phone or by using the Reserve a Motion Date portion of the court's website (sdcourt.ca.gov).
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Page 1 | Law and Motion
Ex parte hearings are by reservation only on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8:30 a.m.; reservations are made by contacting the calendar clerk by phone.
Ex parte hearings are by reservation only on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. or as set by the Court. Reservations are made by contacting the calendar clerk by phone.
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Page 1 | Ex Parte Hearings
Parties are not required to reserve a hearing date for a pro hac vice application.
Parties are not required to reserve a hearing date for the
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Page 2 | Pro Hac Vice Applications