Judge Robert C. Longstreth
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Ex Parte Application
- Chambers Drop Off • Day Before Hearing By Noon
Adjournments
- Stipulated continuances may be made by written stipulation and should include a proposed order and a statement of good cause.
- Non-stipulated continuance requests should be made by noticed motion or ex parte application, per Rules 3.1200-3.1207.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Clerk, Chambers
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Guardian Ad Litem applications are not granted ex parte unless the moving party submits a declaration with specified showings.
Guardian Ad Litem applications will not be granted ex parte unless the moving party submits a declaration showing: a) the minor is not the subject of a juvenile dependency proceeding; b) the minor is not the subject of a probate guardianship; c) if the parents are not living together, attaching a copy of the current child custody order.
Document Type
Guardian Ad Litem Application
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Witness exhibit copies must be marked like clerk exhibits and pre-filled with exhibit #, case #, and department #; no additional judge copy is needed.
Parties shall provide a copy of the exhibits for the witnesses to refer to during testimony that shall be marked in the same manner as the exhibits provided to the clerk, and must be pre-filled with exhibit #, case # and department #. An additional copy for the judge is not necessary.
Document Type
Exhibits
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
For jury trials, parties must also provide a Joint Statement of the Case, Voir Dire questions, Jury Instructions packets, and a Special Verdict Form.
For Jury Trials, the parties are also expected to provide the following: 8. Joint Statement of the Case 9. Voir Dire questions counsel requests Court to ask 10. Jury Instructions – packet of agreed upon instructions and packet of not agreed upon instructions with a post-it note indicating who opposes the instruction 11. Special Verdict Form – either an agreed upon form or each side's proposed Special Verdict Form
Document Type
Jury Trial Materials
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
The exhibit list must have objections noted.
The exhibit list is to have objections noted.
Document Type
Exhibit List
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex-Parte papers must be filed on or before 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing in the Civil Business office.
Ex-Parte papers, fees and courtesy copies are due on or before 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing in the Civil Business office
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex-Parte
The Joint Trial Readiness Report is filed per local rules, or no later than two full court days before the conference if the parties stipulate a later time.
A Joint Trial Readiness Report is to be filed as provided by the local rules, unless the parties stipulate a later time. If the parties so stipulate, the report may be filed no later than two full court days before the conference.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Trial Readiness Conference
Filing Fees and Waivers
Ex-Parte fees are due on or before 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing in the Civil Business office.
Ex-Parte papers, fees and courtesy copies are due on or before 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing in the Civil Business office
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex-Parte
A check for jury fees is due prior to the completion of trial.
A check for the jury fees due prior to the completion of trial.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Trials
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of Ex-Parte papers must be delivered to Department 2101 by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing, or to the Civil Business Office if the Department is dark.
Ex-Parte papers, fees and courtesy copies are due on or before 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing in the Civil Business office, with courtesy copies of the papers delivered by that time as well to Department 2101. If the Department is dark, delivery to the Civil Business Office is sufficient.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex-Parte
Filing Bundling Requirements
At least two court days before trial, parties must provide a Trial Binder containing specified documents.
At least two (2) court days before trial, the parties are expected to provide the following materials: A Trial Binder with the following included: 1. Table of contents 2. Joint Trial Readiness Report 3. Limine motions and oppositions and index of Limine motions 4. Copy of Joint Witness List. Listing the witness as either percipient or expert. 5. Copy of Joint Exhibit List (follow grids format – see attachment to ADR, with objections noted) 6. Copy of Trial Briefs 7. Copy of the Operative Pleadings, e.g., Complaints and Answers.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 2 | Trials
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Non-stipulated continuance requests should be made by noticed motion or ex parte application, per Rules 3.1200-3.1207.
Where there is no stipulation, requests for continuances should be made by way of a noticed motion or an ex parte application. Please review Rules 3.1200 through 3.1207 in connection with any ex parte application.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Continuances
Stipulated continuances may be made by written stipulation and should include a proposed order and a statement of good cause.
Stipulated requests to continue any applicable dates and deadlines, including Trial, Trial Readiness Conference, Case Management Conference, Status Conference, and Motion Cut-off dates, may be made by written stipulation. A proposed order should be provided with any stipulation, along with a statement of the good cause supporting the request.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Continuances
Chambers Communication Rules
Noticed motion hearings require a reservation made by contacting the Courtroom Clerk.
Noticed motion hearings are by reservation only. To reserve a date, contact the Courtroom Clerk.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Law and Motion
Each counsel must telephone the Courtroom Clerk before 10:00 am the day before the initial trial date and any continued trial call date to report readiness, estimated trial length, and jury requirement.
Each counsel is ordered to telephone the Courtroom Clerk, prior to 10:00 am on the day before the initial trial date, and again prior to 10:00 am on the day before any continued trial call date, to report: 1) their readiness for trial, including the status of their compliance with these requirements, 2) the estimated trial length, and 3) whether a jury will be required.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Trials
Counsel must email the clerk in Word format the final joint exhibit and witness list and the motion in Limine index before trial begins.
As well as complying with filing and service requirements, counsel is to email the clerk in Word format the final joint exhibit and witness list and the motion in Limine index prior to commencement of trial.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 2 | Trials
Counsel who will not appear after reserving an Ex-Parte date must contact the Courtroom Clerk to cancel.
If you find that you will not be appearing after reserving your date, please contact the Courtroom Clerk to cancel the Ex-Parte.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex-Parte
The Courtroom Clerk, Taylor Crandall, can be reached at (619) 844-2211.
Courtroom Clerk: Taylor Crandall, (619) 844-2211
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Phone Numbers
Ex-Parte appearances require a reservation made by contacting the Courtroom Clerk.
Ex-Parte appearances are by reservation only on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., or at any times the Court may designate. Reservations are to be made by contacting the Courtroom Clerk.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex-Parte
The Courtroom can be reached at (619) 844-2211.
Courtroom: (619) 844-2211
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Phone Numbers