Central District of California Chambers Communication Rules
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Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes. This page is scoped to Central District of California; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Counsel must not contact the court or chambers staff through ex parte means, including email or telephone.
Counsel must not attempt to contact the court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means.
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Appropriate inquiries to the Courtroom Deputy must be sent by email with all parties’ counsel copied.
Any appropriate inquiry directed to the Courtroom Deputy must be by email with a copy to counsel for all parties.
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All pretrial documents, including amended documents, must be filed and emailed to Chambers on their due date.
All pretrial documents, including any amended documents, must be filed and emailed to Chambers the day they are due.
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Counsel must arrange with Court Security and email the CRD at least four days before trial if bringing electronic equipment into the courtroom.
If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel must make prior arrangements with the Court Security. Notice must be given to the CRD at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than four (4) days before trial.
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Counsel who need to install their own equipment must notify the CRD by 4:00 p.m. seven days before trial.
If counsel for any party need to arrange for the installation of their own equipment, such as video monitors, notebooks, or overhead projectors, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) no later than 4:00 p.m. seven (7) days before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
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Counsel must follow the applicable Magistrate Judge’s webpage procedures for scheduling matters for hearing.
Counsel must follow the Magistrate Judge’s procedures for scheduling matters for hearing. These procedures are stated on each Magistrate Judge’s webpage.
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Calls and emails asking about the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned.
Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned.
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Submissions to Chambers referred to in the Order must be emailed to the specified Chambers address.
All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Microsoft Word (“Word”) format and emailed to SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Not later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before the commencement of trial, the … to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. If the Defendant does not intend to call any witnesses, the email shall so state.
Summary: The final witness list must be emailed to chambers at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before trial begins, and if the Defendant will call no witnesses the email must state so.
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A final “clean” version of the jury instructions, which shall include the text of each instruction (eliminating titles, supporting authority, indication of party proposing, etc.), shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and sent via email in Word to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: The final clean jury instructions must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and emailed in Word to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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A final version of the verdict form shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and sent via email in Word to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: A final version of the verdict form must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and emailed to chambers in Word format.
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Arrangements for bringing voluminous trial materials or exhibits into the Courtroom through the Building Vehicle Loading Dock, if required, may be made through the Space & Facilities Help Desk at (213) 894-1400. Before contacting Space & Facilities for a required security pass, prior approval of delivery time must be coordinated with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk. Once approval from the Clerk is received, logistical delivery information must be provided to Space & Facilities no later than 48 hours prior to the date of arrival to create and issue the required security pass. Counsel and messengers attempting to access the building parking and loading dock without a required pass will be denied entry.
Summary: Delivery of voluminous trial materials through the loading dock requires prior Courtroom Deputy Clerk approval of the delivery time and submission of delivery information to Space & Facilities at least 48 hours before arrival to obtain a required security pass, without which entry will be denied.
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initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers' staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel may not initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers' staff by telephone or by any other improper ex parte means.
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The Court enforces strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: "After a document requiring a judge's signature has been lodged under L.R. 5-4.4.1, a . . . Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, must be emailed to the assigned judge's generic chambers email address," AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
Summary: A Microsoft Word copy of the proposed order plus a PDF of the e-filed main document must be emailed to AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov (including the underlying stipulation or ex parte application if applicable), and accompanying documents such as motions should not be emailed to Chambers.
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Once the documents have been electronically filed, send an email to the Chambers' email at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel are reminded to comply with Local Rule 5-4.4.2 by submitting the PDF version of the application and declaration, along with proof of service, and a Word version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above). Included with this email must be the Adobe PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." NOTE: The subject line of the email should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."
Summary: After e-filing under-seal documents, counsel must email chambers at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with the PDF application and declaration, proof of service, a Word proposed order, and the PDF of the documents with a caption marked "UNDER SEAL," using a subject line with the case number plus "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."
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Send an email to the Chambers' email at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, which contains the PDF version of the application to seal, the Notice of Manual Filing, the Word version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above), and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the email should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."
Summary: Counsel must email chambers at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with the PDF application to seal, the Notice of Manual Filing, a Word proposed order, and the PDF of the documents with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL," using a subject line with the case number plus "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."
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The parties shall email the Proposed FPTCO in Microsoft Word format to chambers at MCS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties must email the Proposed FPTCO to chambers at MCS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing (i.e., real time transmission, daily transcripts) shall notify Court Reporting Services at (213) 894-3015 at least 2 weeks before the hearing date.
Summary: Parties requesting special court reporter services (e.g., real-time transmission or daily transcripts) must call Court Reporting Services at (213) 894-3015 at least 2 weeks before the hearing.
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Counsel must provide the documents described in paragraphs 2 and 3 to the Chambers email box in Word or WordPerfect 9 (or above) format at the time they file their proposed jury instructions.
Summary: Counsel must email the joint and disputed jury instruction documents to the Chambers email box at the time they file their proposed jury instructions.
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In addition, a copy of the proposed order in Word format shall be emailed directly to the Court’s chambers email address at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the date the document is electronically filed.
Summary: A Word-format copy of each proposed order must be emailed to MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the date the document is electronically filed.
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The Court does not permit appearances or arguments by way of telephone conference calls.
Summary: The Court prohibits appearances and arguments by telephone conference call.
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Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means unless contact has been first initiated by chambers staff.
Summary: Counsel may not contact the Court or its staff by telephone or other ex parte means unless chambers staff initiated the contact first.
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Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding the status of any matter before the Court. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with appropriate inquiries only.
Summary: Counsel may not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk about the status of any matter and may make only appropriate inquiries.
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All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Word format and emailed to MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Chambers email submissions must be sent to MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Word format.
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All trial filings must be both filed with the Court and emailed in Word version to the chambers email box at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: All trial filings must be filed with the Court and also emailed in Word version to the chambers email box at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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emailed in Word version to MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov the day they are due.
Summary: Pretrial documents must be emailed in Word version to the chambers email address MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day they are due.
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If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel shall make prior arrangements with the Court Security. Notice must be given to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than four (4) days before trial.
Summary: Counsel bringing electronic equipment for trial must give notice by email to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than 4 days before trial.
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By the same date and time, the parties shall deliver a zip file of all exhibits to the Court's email at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: By 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before trial, parties must email a zip file of all exhibits to chambers at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Counsel must not contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel are prohibited from contacting the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or any other ex parte means.
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It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with Judge Sykes' CRD before filing a motion, except for motions for summary judgment, motions for preliminary injunction, and motions for class certification. For these three motions, contact the CRD via the Court's chambers email address at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to reserve a hearing date. There are limited available hearings on any given date. Counsel are encouraged to reserve a date as soon as possible because failure to obtain the desired date may result in an inability to a date, the motion will be stricken for failure to notice a hearing under Local Rule 6-1.
Summary: For summary judgment, preliminary injunction, and class certification motions, counsel must email SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to reserve a hearing date before filing (no clearing needed for other motions), and failure to obtain a date may result in the motion being stricken under Local Rule 6-1.
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a copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the day the document is filed.
Summary: A copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the day the document is filed.
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Ex Parte and TRO Applications: 48 hours to oppose/respond, do not call for status.
Summary: Do not call chambers for status on ex parte and TRO applications.
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If the nonmoving party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the CRD by telephone.
Summary: Counsel for a nonmoving party who does not intend to oppose an ex parte application must inform the CRD by telephone.
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Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (213)-894-2833. Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court.
Summary: Counsel may contact the CRD for appropriate matters via chambers email or telephone, but must not contact the CRD regarding case status.
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To the extent changes are made to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list, a Word version shall be emailed immediately to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: If any changes are made to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list, a Word version must be emailed immediately to chambers at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a pending matter or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate. Nor should counsel contact the CRD to inquire about court procedure when the answer is readily available by consulting the Local Rules and the Court's Standing Orders.
Summary: The CRD may be contacted only with appropriate inquiries; status inquiries, requests to continue a proceeding, and procedure questions answerable from the Local Rules or Standing Orders are not appropriate.
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The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: Email is the preferred method for communicating with the CRD, and counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
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If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to chambers.
Summary: When a proposed order is based on a stipulation or ex parte application, counsel must email both documents to chambers; otherwise, accompanying documents such as motions should not be emailed to chambers.
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If an opposing party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by email as soon as possible.
Summary: Counsel must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk as soon as possible if their party will not oppose an ex parte application.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as “Real Time” transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify Court Reporting Services at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date.
Summary: Parties requesting special court reporter services (e.g., Real Time transmission or daily transcripts) must notify Court Reporting Services at least 14 days before the hearing.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the Court advance notice. The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue must be addressed outside the jury's presence, the relevant party must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting. The Court expects all parties to work diligently to minimize delays and avoid keeping jurors waiting.
Summary: Parties must give the Court advance notice of anticipated difficult legal issues and must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk immediately of unexpected legal issues, including before jurors are excused for the day if the issue must be addressed outside the jury's presence.
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Only proposed order signature items should be emailed to the chambers’ email address. Do not email other associated documents and do not use this email address for communication with the Court or the Clerk.
Summary: Chambers email may only be used for proposed order signature items, not other documents or communications.
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Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court. Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned. Counsel may determine the status of any submitted motion, stipulation, or proposed order by accessing the docket sheet through PACER, which can be accessed via the Central District of California’s website.
Summary: Counsel must not contact chambers about case status — status calls and emails will not be returned — and should check the PACER docket instead.
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Counsel must follow the Magistrate Judge’s procedures for scheduling matters for hearing. These procedures are stated on each Magistrate Judge’s webpage.
Summary: Counsel must follow the Magistrate Judge's procedures for scheduling hearings, as stated on each Magistrate Judge's webpage.
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Do not call the CRD for status.
Summary: Counsel must not call the CRD for status updates regarding ex parte applications.
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As with other ex parte applications, replies are not permitted without leave of Court, and do not call the CRD for status.
Summary: Counsel must not call the CRD for status regarding TRO applications.
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Please refer to the Court’s Initial Standing Order for requirements for specific motions, discovery, certain types of filings, courtesy copies, emailing signature items to chambers, alternative dispute resolution, and other matters pertaining to all cases.
Summary: Parties must consult the Court's Initial Standing Order for requirements governing specific motions, discovery, certain filings, courtesy copies, and emailing signature items to chambers.
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Counsel may, but are not required to, file and submit (electronically to the Chambers email box and in paper form) a list of proposed case-specific voir dire questions at the time they file the proposed final pretrial conference order.
Summary: Counsel may optionally submit proposed case-specific voir dire questions electronically to the Chambers email box and in paper form at the time they file the proposed final pretrial conference order.
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To make reservations for training, call 213-894-3061.
Summary: Reservations for training on the use of courtroom electronic equipment are made by calling 213-894-3061.
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Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule matters for hearing.
Summary: Counsel must contact the Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule discovery matters for hearing.
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The preferred method of communication with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk is email to the Chambers email address MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: The preferred way to contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk is email to MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Call the CRD if you wish to visit when the Court is not in session to practice using the equipment.
Summary: Counsel may call the CRD to arrange a visit to practice using courtroom equipment when the Court is not in session.
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Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via the Chambers’ email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel may contact the CRD only for appropriate matters via the chambers email SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Counsel in civil actions are responsible for arranging for the services of an interpreter. The Interpreter’s Office may be reached at (213) 894-4599.
Summary: Counsel in civil actions must arrange for interpreter services and can reach the Interpreter's Office at (213) 894-4599.
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The parties should notify the Court if they believe that further settlement or mediation would be beneficial via email to the Court’s CRD at SSS_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties should email the Court's CRD at SSS_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov if they believe further settlement or mediation would be beneficial.
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Court’s chambers email address at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: The Court's chambers email address is SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov (the full instruction containing this address is truncated in the source excerpt).
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In addition, a copy of the Proposed Order in Word or WordPerfect format shall be emailed to Judge Gee’s generic chambers e-mail address using the CM/ECF System on the day the document is e-filed.
Summary: A Word or WordPerfect copy of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers the same day it is e-filed.
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If you wish to appear by telephone or video, you must (a) email the courtroom deputy clerk and copy opposing counsel at least seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled appearance; (b) in the case of telephonic appearances, use a landline to call into the bridge line provided by the clerk; and (c) be available at that number for at least 15 minutes before the time of the scheduled hearing.
Summary: Telephonic/video appearance requires 7-day advance notice, landline, and 15-minute early availability
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A Microsoft Word file of all proposed orders must be emailed to chambers at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. See Local Rule 5-4.4.2. A pdf file is not acceptable. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to chambers.
Summary: Proposed orders must be emailed as Word files to chambers; PDF not acceptable.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or Chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: No ex parte contact with Court or Chambers staff allowed
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Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court.
Summary: No status inquiries to CRD about pending matters
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After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an e-mail to the chambers generic e-mail at AB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, containing an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, Word version of the proposed order (with the proposed denied instructions) and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST".
Summary: After e-filing, email chambers with PDFs of application, declaration, proposed order (Word), and under-seal documents, with subject line containing case number and 'UNDER SEAL REQUEST'.
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Send an e-mail to the chambers e-mail at AB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, containing an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, Word version of the proposed order (with the proposed denied instructions as stated above) and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST".
Summary: Email chambers with PDFs of application, declaration, proposed order (Word), and under-seal documents, with subject line containing case number and 'UNDER SEAL REQUEST'.
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Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court.
Summary: No status inquiries to chambers staff.
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Microsoft Word file of all proposed orders must be emailed to chambers at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. See Local Rule 5-4.4.2. A pdf file is not acceptable. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to chambers.
Summary: MS Word files of proposed orders must be emailed to chambers; PDF not acceptable; stipulations/ex parte applications must also be emailed.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Calendar conflicts must be reported to opposing counsel and CRD via chambers email.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or Chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (213)-894-2833.
Summary: Contact chambers only via specified email/phone for appropriate matters; no ex parte contact.
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If any counsel anticipate that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, counsel must give the Court advance notice. Counsel are directed to notify the CRD at the day’s adjournment if an unexpected legal issue arises that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. Counsel must also advise the CRD at the end of each trial day of any issues that must be addressed outside the presence of the jury so that there is no interruption of the trial. THE COURT WILL NOT KEEP JURORS WAITING.
Summary: Counsel must notify CRD of difficult legal issues requiring research or briefing, and advise of jury-out issues at day's end.
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The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
Summary: Proposed orders must be emailed; other documents should not be emailed to chambers.
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To the extent changes are made to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list, a Word version shall be emailed immediately to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Email Word versions of changed trial documents immediately.
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The Court enforces strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: "After a document requiring a judge's signature has been lodged under L.R. 5-4.4.1, a. . . Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, must be emailed to the assigned judge's generic chambers email address," namely, AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a [proposed order is received]. For a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
Summary: A Microsoft Word copy of the proposed order and a PDF of the filed document must be emailed to AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov; for stipulations or ex parte applications, both the order and the application must be emailed, but other documents such as motions should not be emailed to Chambers.
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All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Word format and emailed to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Emailed submissions to Chambers must be sent to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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All trial filings must be filed as well as emailed in Word version to the chambers email box at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Trial filings must be filed on ECF and emailed in Word format to chambers.
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any hearing, such as “Real Time” transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify the court reporter at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date. At least seven (7) days before the commencement of trial, counsel for the parties shall provide the court reporter with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings that may come up during trial. This information should be emailed to Court Reporter Services at ReportersCACD@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Court reporter must be notified 14 days before hearings requiring special services; unusual words list due 7 days before trial
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The parties must continue to meet and confer on all issues that arise during trial. The Court will not rule on any such issue unless the parties have attempted to resolve it first.
Summary: Parties must meet and confer on all trial issues before seeking court ruling
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On the first day of trial, the Court will commence at 8:30 a.m. Counsel shall arrive at the Courtroom no later than 8:30 a.m. each day of trial, unless an earlier time is ordered by the Court.
Summary: Trial starts at 8:30 AM; counsel must arrive by 8:30 AM daily
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If counsel objects and the legal grounds for the objection. If counsel desires to argue an objection further, counsel must seek permission from the Court to do so.
Summary: Objections must state legal grounds; further argument requires court permission
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Absent stipulation of the parties or leave of court, no exhibits or demonstrative evidence may be used during opening statements. If a party seeks to use any exhibits or demonstrative evidence, leave of court must be sought during the FPTC.
Summary: Exhibits/demonstrative evidence prohibited during opening statements without stipulation or court leave
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Counsel are advised to review and adhere to the Central District’s Civility and Professionalism Guidelines. See http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions/civility-and-professionalismguidelines. At a minimum:
Summary: Counsel must adhere to Central District Civility and Professionalism Guidelines
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(h) Counsel must never speak to jurors under any circumstance, and must not speak to co-counsel, opposing counsel, witnesses, or clients if the conversation can be overheard by jurors. Counsel must instruct their clients and witnesses to avoid such conduct.
Summary: Counsel must never speak to jurors and must avoid conversations overheard by jurors.
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Counsel must address all remarks to the Court. Counsel must not address the CRD, the court reporter, persons in the audience, or opposing counsel. Any request to re-read questions or answers shall be addressed to the Court. Counsel must ask the Court’s permission to speak with opposing counsel.
Summary: Counsel must address all remarks to court; must ask court permission to speak with opposing counsel
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Counsel must not approach the CRD, the jury box, or the witness stand without Court authorization and must return to the lectern when the purpose for the approach has been accomplished.
Summary: Counsel must not approach CRD, jury box, or witness stand without court authorization
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Counsel must rise when addressing the Court, and when the Court or the jury enters or leaves the courtroom, unless directed otherwise.
Summary: Counsel must rise when addressing court or when court/jury enters/leaves courtroom
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Counsel must not offer a stipulation unless counsel have conferred with opposing counsel and have verified that the stipulation will be acceptable.
Summary: Stipulations must be verified with opposing counsel before offering
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(d) Counsel must inform the CRD of any agreements reached regarding any proposed exhibits, as well as those exhibits that may be received into evidence without a motion to admit.
Summary: Counsel must inform CRD of exhibit agreements and exhibits received without motion.
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For an overview and review of the evidence presented during trial, the Court will rely on the parties’ closing arguments. In delivering closing arguments, the parties shall use their respective proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law as a “checklist” and should identify the evidence that supports their proposed findings. The Court will not accept post-trial briefs unless it finds that circumstances warrant additional briefing and such briefing is specifically authorized.
Summary: Closing arguments serve as evidence overview; post-trial briefs only if court authorizes
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Counsel must not address or refer to witnesses or parties by first names alone, except for witnesses who are below age fourteen (14), or witnesses who share a last name.
Summary: Counsel must not use first names alone for witnesses/parties, except for minors or those sharing last names
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Counsel must not make speaking objections before the jury or otherwise make speeches, restate testimony, or attempt to guide a
Summary: Speaking objections prohibited; counsel must not make speeches or restate testimony
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Counsel must use the lectern. Counsel should not consume jury time by writing out words and drawing charts or diagrams. All such aids must be prepared in advance.
Summary: Counsel must use lectern; visual aids must be prepared in advance
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Once the documents have been electronically filed, send an email to the Chambers' email at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel are reminded to comply with Local Rule 5-4.4.2 by submitting the PDF version of the application and declaration, along with proof of service, and a Word version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above). Included with this email must be the Adobe PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." NOTE: The subject line of the email should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."
Summary: Email must be sent to chambers with specific attachments and subject line.
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All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Word format and emailed to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: All emailed submissions to Chambers must be in Word format and sent to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the Court advance notice. The parties must notify the CRD immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury’s presence, the relevant party must inform the CRD before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting.
Summary: Parties must give advance notice to the Court of anticipated difficult legal issues and immediately notify the CRD of unexpected legal issues, informing the CRD before jurors are excused if the issue must be addressed outside the jury's presence.
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Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers’ staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means.
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Counsel and parties may not initiate telephone contact or other improper ex parte contact with the Court or Chambers staff.
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Counsel must advise the Court immediately if (1) the case or any pending matter has been resolved or (2) a motion is pending, and the parties are engaged in serious negotiations that appear likely to resolve the case or the pending motion.
Summary: Counsel must immediately notify the Court when a case or pending matter is resolved, or when serious negotiations appear likely to resolve a case or pending motion.
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If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application.
Summary: When a proposed order is based on a stipulation or ex parte application, counsel must email both documents to Chambers.
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After a document requiring a judge’s signature has been lodged under L.R. 5-4.4.1, a. . . Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, must be emailed to the assigned judge’s generic chambers email address,” namely, AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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After lodging a document requiring a judge’s signature, email Chambers a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document and a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document.
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The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email.
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The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until it receives a compliant proposed order by email.
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(b) Email Proposed Orders to Chambers. The Court enforces strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: “After a document requiring a judge’s signature has been lodged under L.R. 5-4.4.1, a. . . Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, must be emailed to the assigned judge’s generic chambers email address,” namely, AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers in Word and PDF format
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The opposing party should advise the CRD as soon as possible whether it intends to oppose the ex parte application.
Summary: Opposing party must advise CRD promptly whether it intends to oppose ex parte application.
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9. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT: Unless counsel have been expressly authorized to communicate with chambers (e. g., for a telephone status conference with all counsel participating), all oral and written communications must be submitted only to the Courtroom Deputy, Catherine Jeang with copies to all counsel of record. Please do not attempt to communicate in writing or by telephone with chambers. (See Local Rule 83-2.11).
Summary: All communications must go through Courtroom Deputy unless expressly authorized.
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Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, Yolanda Skipper, at: yolanda_skipper@cacd.uscourts.gov, with appropriate inquiries. To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy, counsel should list their facsimile transmission numbers and email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.
Summary: No ex parte contact with court; contact Courtroom Deputy via email only.
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Counsel must not approach the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the jury box, or the witness stand without Court authorization and must return to the lectern
Summary: Counsel must not approach clerk, jury box, or witness stand without authorization.
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The Court requires an attorney of record to appear at all hearings and will not permit others to stand in on his or her behalf. If an attorney of record cannot appear at a scheduled hearing due to unforeseen circumstances, the parties should attempt to agree on a new date to accommodate the calendar conflict. Counsel must propose a new date by Stipulation and [Proposed] Order as soon as possible and preferably not later than three (3) business days before the scheduled appearance.
Summary: Attorney of record must appear at all hearings; if unavailable, parties must agree on new date and file stipulation/order within 3 business days.
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The Court hears motions in criminal actions on Friday, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, and motions concerning character evidence under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b), shall be noticed for a Friday that is mutually agreed to by counsel and that is not closed on the Court's calendar. Before filing a motion, the moving party should check the Court's webpage for available hearing dates. The parties should not calendar a matter on a date that is closed on the Court's webpage. If this occurs, the court will re-calendar the matter for another day.
Summary: Criminal motions heard Fridays at 10:30 AM; must be mutually agreed and not closed on court calendar.
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Pretrial motions that require an evidentiary hearing shall be noticed for a non-Friday that is mutually agreed to by counsel and that is cleared with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before the filing of the motion.
Summary: Evidentiary hearing motions must be scheduled for non-Friday after clearing with Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
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When the trial is not in session, counsel must not speak to jurors under any circumstance, and must not speak to co-counsel, opposing counsel, witnesses, or clients if the conversation can be overheard by jurors. Counsel must instruct their clients and witnesses to avoid such conduct.
Summary: Counsel must not speak to jurors or have conversations overheard by jurors when trial is not in session.
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- (213) 894-3061
If any counsel wishes to arrange for the use of additional equipment, counsel shall contact (213) 894-3061 to verify and/or reserve demonstrative equipment and notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. at least one (1) week before trial so that the necessary arrangements may be made.
Summary: Additional equipment must be arranged by contacting court and notifying clerk one week before trial.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Court’s courtroom deputy (CRD) via Chambers email at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel must notify the Court’s courtroom deputy (CRD) via Chambers email upon discovering a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance.
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The Court requires lead counsel to appear for scheduling conferences, settlement conferences, and the Final Pretrial Conference.
Summary: Lead counsel must appear for scheduling conferences, settlement conferences, and Final Pretrial Conference.
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The Court requires in-person attendance for all hearings and trials, unless otherwise instructed by the Court.
Summary: In-person attendance is required for all hearings and trials unless the Court instructs otherwise.
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email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and copy opposing counsel at least three (3) court days in advance of the scheduled appearance and provide a detailed statement of undue hardship
Summary: Request for telephone/video appearance must be emailed at least 3 court days in advance with undue hardship statement.
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For appropriate matters only, counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at CV_@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding the status of any matter before the Court.
Summary: Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via email at CV_@cacd.uscourts.gov for appropriate matters only, and may not inquire about case status.
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For appropriate matters only, counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via telephone at (213) 894-0239. Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding the status of any matter before the Court.
Summary: Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via telephone at (213) 894-0239 for appropriate matters only, and may not inquire about case status.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel is prohibited from directly contacting the Court or chambers staff via email, telephone, or ex parte communications.
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All documents pertaining to the notice of manual filing must be emailed to the chambers email address: CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Documents related to manual filing notices must be emailed to the chambers email address CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Accordingly, counsel must email CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov a “clean” set of all instructions in Microsoft Word format, containing only the text of each instruction, set forth in full on each page, with the caption “Court’s Instruction No. ___” (eliminating the title and source of the instruction, supporting authority, etc.).
Summary: Counsel must email jury instructions to Chambers at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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If the parties are unable to agree on a verdict form, the parties shall file and email to Chambers (CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) one document titled “Competing Verdict Forms” which shall include: (1) the parties’ respective proposed verdict form; (2) a redline of any disputed language; and (3) the factual or legal basis for each party’s respective position.
Summary: Parties must email the Competing Verdict Forms document to Chambers at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Defense counsel shall also simultaneously email CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov a Microsoft Word version of the defense witness list and defense exhibit list.
Summary: Defense counsel must email a Microsoft Word version of the witness and exhibit lists to Chambers.
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If any counsel wishes to arrange for the use of additional equipment, counsel shall contact (213) 894-3061 to verify and/or reserve demonstrative equipment and notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. at least one (1) week before trial so that the necessary arrangements may be made.
Summary: Counsel seeking to use additional A/V equipment must call (213) 894-3061 to reserve it and notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by 4:00 p.m. at least one week before trial.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Court’s courtroom deputy (CRD) via Chambers email at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Calendar conflicts must be reported to opposing counsel and CRD via email
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The Court requires lead counsel to appear for scheduling conferences, settlement conferences, and the Final Pretrial Conference.
Summary: Lead counsel must appear for scheduling, settlement, and final pretrial conferences.
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The Court requires in-person attendance for all hearings and trials, unless otherwise instructed by the Court.
Summary: In-person attendance required for all hearings and trials unless court instructs otherwise.
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If you wish to appear by telephone or video conference, you must: 1. email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and copy opposing counsel at least three (3) court days in advance of the scheduled appearance and provide a detailed statement of undue hardship; 2. use a landline to call into the bridge line provided by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk or use a hardline internet connection to connect to the Zoom link for the Court; and 3. be available and ready to call in for at least fifteen (15) minutes before the time of the scheduled hearing.
Summary: Requirements for telephone/video conference appearance: email 3 days in advance with hardship statement, use landline/hardline connection, be ready 15 minutes early.
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Ex parte applications that fail to conform to Local Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1, including a statement of opposing counsel’s position, will not be considered except upon a specific showing of good cause.
Summary: Ex parte applications must conform to Local Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1 or will not be considered without good cause.
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The applicant shall serve the opposing party electronically, if possible.
Summary: Opposing party must be served electronically if possible.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel prohibited from contacting chambers by email, phone, or ex parte.
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Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding the status of any matter before the Court.
Summary: Prohibited from contacting chambers about case status.
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Before trial begins, the Court will give counsel an opportunity to discuss administrative matters and anticipated procedural or legal issues. Before trial begins, and as soon as the information becomes available to counsel, counsel should advise the court of any concerns or accommodations that are requested for parties or witnesses.
Summary: Counsel must advise court of concerns/accommodations for parties/witnesses before trial begins.
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During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel must advise the CRD of the request.
Summary: Counsel must advise CRD of requests to discuss matters outside jury presence during trial.
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All orders for transcripts must be ordered through the court reporter, Pat Cuneo, who can be contacted through www.patcuneo.com.
Summary: Transcript orders must be placed through court reporter Pat Cuneo at www.patcuneo.com.
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Counsel should address all remarks to the Court. Counsel are not to...
Summary: Counsel must address all remarks to the Court.
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If the parties are able to resolve the issue, or if a party intends to withdraw or declines to oppose a motion, the Court must be notified as soon as possible, but no later than seven days before the hearing date.
Summary: Parties must notify the Court of resolution, withdrawal, or non-opposition at least seven days before the hearing.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means unless contact has been first initiated by Chambers staff.
Summary: Ex parte contact with chambers is prohibited unless initiated by chambers.
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A separate version of the witness list containing only the names of the witnesses and a separate column to insert the dates on which the witness testified, and the joint exhibit list, must be submitted to the Chambers email box in Word format.
Summary: Submit separate version of witness list and joint exhibit list to chambers email in Word format.
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Once the documents have been electronically filed, send an e-mail to the chambers generic e-mail at DSF_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel are reminded to comply with Local Rule 5-4.4.2 by submitting the PDF version of the application and declaration, along with proof of service, and a Word or WP version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above). Included with this email must be the Adobe PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” NOTE: The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, declaration, proof of service, Word/WP proposed order, and PDF sealed documents with “UNDER SEAL” caption.
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Send an e-mail to the chambers generic e-mail at DSF_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, which contains the PDF version of the application to seal, the Notice of Manual Filing, the Word or WP version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above) and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Notice of Manual Filing, Word/WP proposed order, and PDF sealed documents with “UNDER SEAL” caption.
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The parties must appear in person for hearings and conferences before the Court. The Court does not permit telephonic appearances.
Summary: Parties must appear in person for all court appearances; telephonic appearances are not permitted.
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Under no circumstances should counsel, or a party if the party is appearing pro se, fail to appear at a court appearance unless their appearance has been waived by prior order of the Court. Even if a settlement has been reached, counsel for all parties, or the party if appearing pro se, must appear at court appearances until a stipulation of dismissal signed by all parties has been lodged with the Court.
Summary: All parties must appear at court appearances unless waived by court order; settlement does not excuse appearance until dismissal is filed.
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The filer must email the judge’s chambers email (DOC_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) with the PDF of the documents submitted for filing in the under seal action.
Summary: Chambers copies of under seal documents must be emailed as PDF to DOC_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
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The filer must email the judge's chambers email (DOC_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) with the PDF of the application, PDF of the proposed under seal document, and Word version of the proposed order. The emailed documents and mandatory chambers (hard copies) are due to the Court by 12 noon the day after the e-filing of the Notice of Manual Filing.
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, PDF under seal document, and Word order by 12 noon next day.
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The parties must appear in person for hearings and conferences before the Court. The Court does not permit telephonic appearances.
Summary: In-person appearances required for all hearings and conferences; no telephonic appearances permitted.
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All appropriate inquiries should be directed to Judge Carter's Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (714) 338-4543 or DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel should not attempt to contact chambers directly. Counsel should list their email addresses and phone numbers on their papers in order to facilitate communication by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Summary: Contact Judge Carter's Courtroom Deputy Clerk for inquiries; do not contact chambers directly.
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If settlement is reached at any time in this litigation, the parties shall immediately notify the Court by telephone, email, or by filing a notice of settlement. Local Rule 40-2.
Summary: Parties must immediately notify court of settlement by phone, email, or notice filing.
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Parties shall be represented at all court appearances by lead counsel, the counsel expected to be in charge of conducting trial on behalf of the parties. The parties (or counsel) must appear in person for hearings and conferences before the Court. The Court does not permit telephonic appearances.
Summary: All parties must appear in person for court appearances; telephonic appearances not permitted.
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Under no circumstances should counsel, or a party if the party is appearing pro se, fail to appear at a court appearance unless their appearance has been waived by prior order of the Court. Even if the parties have reached a settlement, counsel for all parties, or the party if appearing pro se, must appear at court appearances until a stipulation of dismissal signed by all parties has been lodged with the Court.
Summary: All parties must appear at court appearances unless waived; settlement does not excuse appearance until dismissal is filed.
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All protective orders are to be noticed before the magistrate judge assigned to your case, unless otherwise ordered by Court.
Summary: Protective orders must be noticed before the assigned magistrate judge.
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The court requires in-person attendance for all hearings and trials, unless otherwise instructed by the court. The court may permit appearances by telephone or video conference for status conferences upon a showing that a personal appearance will cause undue hardship.
Summary: In-person attendance required for hearings and trials; telephone/video only for status conferences with undue hardship showing.
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If you wish to appear by telephone or video conference, you must: 1. email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and copy opposing counsel at least three (3) court days in advance of the scheduled appearance and provide a detailed statement of undue hardship;
Summary: Remote appearance requests must be emailed to Courtroom Deputy Clerk with opposing counsel copied at least 3 court days in advance with undue hardship statement.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or ex parte means. For appropriate matters only, counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at twyla_freeman@cacd.uscourts.gov, or by telephone at (213) 894-5686. Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding the status of any matter before the court. Counsel must include on all papers his or her email address, telephone number, and facsimile number to facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Summary: Counsel may not contact judge or chambers staff directly; contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk via email or phone only for appropriate matters, not for status inquiries.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or ex parte means. For appropriate matters only, counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at twyla_freeman@cacd.uscourts.gov, or by telephone at (213) 894-5686. Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding the status of any matter before the court.
Summary: Phone contact with Courtroom Deputy Clerk permitted for appropriate matters only; status inquiries prohibited.
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The court hears motions in civil actions on Fridays, beginning at 1:30 p.m. It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before filing a motion, except for motions for summary judgment, temporary restraining orders, or preliminary injunctions.
Summary: Motions heard Fridays at 1:30 PM; no pre-clearance needed except for summary judgment, TRO, or preliminary injunctions.
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The court requires in-person attendance for all hearings and trials, unless otherwise instructed by the court. The court may permit appearances by telephone or video conference for status conferences upon a showing that a personal appearance will cause undue hardship. If you wish to appear by telephone or video conference, you must: 1. email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and copy opposing counsel at least three (3) court days in advance of the scheduled appearance and provide a detailed statement of undue hardship; 2. use a landline to call into the bridge line provided by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk or use a hardline internet connection to connect to the Zoom link for the court; and 3. be available and ready to call in for at least fifteen (15) minutes before the time of the scheduled hearing.
Summary: In-person attendance required for all hearings/trials; remote appearances for status conferences only with 3-day advance notice and undue hardship showing.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the court advance notice. The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury's presence, the relevant party must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting. The court expects all parties to work diligently to minimize delays and avoid keeping jurors waiting.
Summary: Parties must notify court in advance of difficult legal issues and immediately notify Clerk of unexpected issues to minimize jury waiting time.
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The parties shall email the Proposed FPTCO in Microsoft Word format to chambers at FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed FPTCO must be emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format.
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The parties shall email copies of: (1) the Witness Lists, (2) the Joint Exhibit List, (3) the Joint Proposed FPTCO, (4) the Joint Agreed Upon Proposed Jury Instructions, (5) the Disputed Proposed Jury Instructions, (6) Joint Proposed Verdict Forms, and (7) Proposed Voir Dire Questions, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to chambers the day they are due at: FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties must email copies of specified trial documents in Word format to chambers on the due date.
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Any Amended Witness List must be filed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial and emailed to FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: Amended Witness Lists must be emailed to chambers in Word format.
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Any Amended Joint Exhibit List must be filed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial and emailed to FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: Amended Joint Exhibit Lists must be emailed to chambers in Word format.
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After electronically filing the application, send an e-mail to FMO_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (A) a searchable Adobe PDF version of the application to seal; (B) a Word or Word Perfect version of the proposed order granting/denying the application or stipulation; and (C) a searchable Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” The e-mail the subject line.
Summary: After electronically filing an application to seal (for sealing only certain documents), counsel must email chambers with specified attachments; subject line requirement is cut off in source text.
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Send an email to FMO_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing (A) a searchable Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with supporting documents; (B) a Word or Word Perfect version of the proposed order to seal the application (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied; (C) the proposed order granting/denying application or stipulation, etc.; and (D) a searchable Adobe PDF of the document(s) sought to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” The e-mail should have the case number, plus the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST” in the subject line.
Summary: For applications to seal where the application and order are also to be sealed, counsel must email chambers with specified attachments and subject line including the case number and “UNDER SEAL REQUEST”.
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Counsel shall email all documents listed in the court’s Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet, including any amended documents and proposed orders, in Word-processing format to FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The only documents not required to be submitted by email are motions in limine and oppositions thereto (but counsel shall still send proposed orders by email), the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and declarations containing direct testimony.
Summary: Counsel must email pretrial documents (except motions in limine, oppositions, settlement report, and direct testimony declarations) in Word format to chambers.
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After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an email to the chambers generic email at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, containing an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, Word-processing version of the proposed order (with the proposed denied instructions) and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.”
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed document.
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A proposed order shall be filed and attached to the evidentiary objections as a separate document in Word-processing format consistent with Local Rule 52-4.1 and emailed directly to the court’s chambers email address at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed orders accompanying evidentiary objections must be emailed to chambers.
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copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Excel tables accompanying attorney fees motions must be emailed to chambers.
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appropriate citations. The court requires strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which states that “a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the assigned judge’s generic chambers e-mail address,” which for this court is FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties must email Microsoft Word copy of proposed document and PDF copy of main electronically filed document to chambers email FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov per Local Rule 5-4.4.2.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means. Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding the status of any matter before the court or seek any legal advice. Nor should counsel contact the Courtroom Deputy to inquire about court procedure when the answer is readily available by consulting the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules, or the court’s standing orders. Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned. Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the Courtroom Deputy via the court’s chambers email at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Any appropriate inquiry directed to the Courtroom Deputy must be by email with a copy to counsel for all parties.
Summary: Counsel may only contact chambers via email for appropriate matters, must copy all parties, and are prohibited from ex parte contact, status inquiries, legal advice requests, or procedural questions answerable by rules/standing orders.
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Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding the status of any matter before the court or seek any legal advice. Nor should counsel contact the Courtroom Deputy to inquire about court procedure when the answer is readily available by consulting the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules, or the court’s standing orders.
Summary: Do not contact chambers for status or legal advice; consult rules first.
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After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an e-mail to GW_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing (1) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; (2) a Word or WP version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied (see 3., above)); and (3) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST".
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents.
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Send an email to the chambers email at GW_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing (1) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; (2) a Word or WP version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied (see 3., above)); and (3) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST".
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents.
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If a party elects to utilize the court’s equipment, counsel are advised to learn how to operate the equipment before trial begins. If counsel are bringing their own audio/visual apparatus (or have any other logistical issue, e.g., a large number of boxes or exhibits), they must make arrangements with the court clerk at least three (3) business days in advance of trial.
Summary: Counsel must arrange AV equipment with clerk 3 business days before trial.
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Counsel are reminded that ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and are rarely granted. All ex parte applications must be sent in PDF version to HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov along with a Word version of the proposed order. Both the e-mail to the Court and the application should advise whether opposing counsel will be filing an opposition. Ex parte applications that fail to conform to Local Civil Rule 7-19, including a statement of opposing counsel's position, will not be considered, except on a specific showing of good cause.
Summary: Ex parte applications must be sent in PDF and Word formats to chambers email with notice of opposition.
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Counsel for the applicant must provide advance notice of the application by telephone and email to all other parties. In addition to the information required by Local Civil Rule 7-19.1, the notice must advise the other parties of the anticipated deadline to oppose the application. The applicant must serve the application by facsimile, email, or personal service, even if electronic service is effected under Local Criminal Rule 49-1, et seq.
Summary: Ex parte applications require advance notice by phone and email to all parties.
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If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel shall make prior arrangements with the Court Security. Notice must be given to the Courtroom Deputy at HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than four (4) business days before trial.
Summary: Notify Courtroom Deputy 4 business days before trial if bringing electronic equipment.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as "Real Time" transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify Court Reporting Services at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date.
Summary: Notify Court Reporting Services 14 days before hearing for special services.
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Counsel must not approach the Courtroom Deputy, the jury box, or the witness stand without permission and must return to the lectern when the purpose for the approach has been accomplished.
Summary: Counsel must not approach the Courtroom Deputy, jury box, or witness stand without permission.
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Counsel must address all remarks to the Court. Counsel must not address the Courtroom Deputy, the court reporter, persons in the audience, or opposing counsel.
Summary: Counsel must address all remarks to the Court, not to other parties.
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Counsel must rise when addressing the Court, and when the Court or the jury enters or leaves the courtroom, unless directed otherwise.
Summary: Counsel must rise when addressing the Court or when Court/jury enters or leaves courtroom.
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Counsel must not address or refer to witnesses or parties by first names alone, except for witnesses who are below age fourteen (14).
Summary: Counsel must not address witnesses or parties by first names alone, except for witnesses under 14.
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Counsel must not offer a stipulation unless counsel have conferred with opposing counsel and have verified that the stipulation will be acceptable. Any stipulation of fact will require the defendant’s personal concurrence, must be explained to the defendant in advance, and shall be submitted to the Court in writing for approval.
Summary: Stipulations require opposing counsel approval and defendant's personal concurrence.
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Counsel must not leave counsel table to confer with any person in the back of the courtroom without the Court’s permission.
Summary: Counsel must not leave counsel table to confer without Court's permission.
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Bottled water is permitted in the courtroom. Food and other beverages are not permitted. Cell phones must be silenced or may be confiscated.
Summary: Bottled water permitted; food/beverages prohibited; cell phones must be silenced.
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Counsel must never speak to jurors under any circumstance, and must not speak to co-counsel, opposing counsel, witnesses, or clients if the conversation can be overheard by jurors.
Summary: Counsel must never speak to jurors and must avoid juror-overheard conversations.
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No presenting party may be without witnesses. If a party’s remaining witnesses are not immediately available, thereby causing an unreasonable delay, the Court may deem that party to have rested.
Summary: Parties must have witnesses available; unreasonable delays may result in deemed rest.
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If a witness was on the stand at the time of a recess or adjournment, the party that called the witness shall ensure the witness is back on the stand and ready to proceed as soon as trial resumes.
Summary: Calling party must ensure witness is ready when trial resumes after recess.
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The Court expects the parties, counsel, and witnesses to be punctual. Once the parties and their counsel are engaged in trial, the trial must be their priority. The Court will not delay progress of the trial or inconvenience jurors.
Summary: Parties, counsel, and witnesses must be punctual; trial is priority.
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No exhibit shall be placed before a witness unless a copy has been provided to the Court and opposing counsel.
Summary: Exhibits must be provided to Court and opposing counsel before showing to witness.
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Any exhibit not previously marked must be accompanied by a request that it be marked for identification at the time of its first mention. Counsel must show a new exhibit to opposing counsel before the court session in which it is mentioned.
Summary: Unmarked exhibits must be requested for marking; shown to opposing counsel before session.
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Counsel are responsible for any exhibits they secure from the Courtroom Deputy and must return them before leaving the courtroom.
Summary: Counsel must return exhibits to Courtroom Deputy before leaving courtroom.
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Counsel must not make facial expressions, nod, shake their heads, comment, or otherwise exhibit in any way any agreement, disagreement, or other opinion or belief concerning the testimony of a witness or argument by opposing counsel.
Summary: Counsel must not exhibit agreement/disagreement with witness testimony or opposing counsel.
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The parties must comply with Local Rule 16. Pursuant to L.R. 16-2, lead trial counsel for each party are required to meet and confer in person forty (40) days in advance to prepare for the FPTC.
Summary: Lead trial counsel must meet and confer in person 40 days before FPTC.
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This Court hears status conferences and scheduling conferences on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16(b) and 26(f), the Court will issue an Order Setting a ordered Scheduling Conference pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) and applicable Local Rules. This meeting may occur telephonically and need not occur in person. A written exchange of correspondence will not satisfy this requirement.
Summary: Scheduling conferences held Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.; telephonic attendance allowed; written correspondence insufficient.
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Effective immediately, the Court will no longer accept requests for remote appearances on any matters, including scheduling conferences. Counsel are directed to...
Summary: Remote appearances are no longer accepted for any matters.
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Counsel for the applicant must provide advance notice of the application by telephone and email to all other parties.
Summary: Ex parte applicants must provide advance notice by telephone and email to all parties.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel prohibited from contacting chambers by email, phone, or ex parte means.
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Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding the status of any matter before the Court.
Summary: Counsel prohibited from contacting Courtroom Deputy about case status.
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After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an email to the chambers email address at HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov containing the subject line “Under Seal Request in Case No. _______” and the following attachments: 1. a PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; 2. a Word version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied, see below); and 3. a PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.”
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the Courtroom Deputy via the Court’s chambers email at HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding the status of any matter before the Court. Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned. Counsel may determine the status of any submitted motion, stipulation, or proposed order by accessing the docket sheet through PACER, which can be accessed via the Central District of California website.
Summary: No ex parte contact with chambers; limited email contact only for appropriate matters; status inquiries prohibited.
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Counsel shall include both general and substantive instructions. In addition, counsel must email all proposed instructions in Microsoft Word format to the Court at the following email address: JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed jury instructions must be emailed in Word format to JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Communications with Chambers: Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.5, parties shall refrain from writing letters to the judge, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the judge unless opposing counsel is present. You may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk ("the Clerk") by emailing JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, with appropriate inquiries. The ability to contact the Clerk cannot serve as a substitute for your review of all relevant procedures of the Court. The Clerk is not an attorney and will not provide you with any legal advice. The Clerk cannot waive any of the requirements of this or any other order of the Court. Should you wish to bring any matter to the attention of the Court, you must do
Summary: Pro se parties must not communicate directly with judge; contact Clerk via email only
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Counsel are directed to email to the Court a Microsoft Word version of the (Proposed) Final Pretrial Conference Order on the date it is lodged.
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Counsel must email the Court a Microsoft Word version of the proposed order on the date it is lodged.
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The lead trial attorney must attend the Scheduling Conference, unless excused for good cause shown in advance of the Scheduling Conference.
Summary: Lead trial attorney must attend Scheduling Conference unless excused for good cause.
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Plaintiff’s counsel or, if plaintiff is appearing pro se, defendant’s counsel, shall provide this Order to any parties who first appear after the date of this Order and to parties who are known to exist but have not yet entered appearances.
Summary: Counsel must provide Order to parties appearing after date of Order and known parties not yet appeared.
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Do not approach the Courtroom Deputy or the witness box without the Court's permission. Please return to the lectern when your purpose has been accomplished. Do not enter the well of the Court without the Court's permission.
Summary: Must have Court's permission to approach Courtroom Deputy, witness box, or enter well.
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Address all remarks to the Court. Do not directly address the Courtroom Deputy, the reporter or opposing counsel. If you wish to speak with opposing counsel, ask permission to talk to counsel off the record. All requests for the re-reading of questions or answers, or to have an exhibit placed in front of a witness, shall be addressed to the Court.
Summary: All remarks must be addressed to Court, not to Deputy, reporter, or opposing counsel.
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While court is in session, do not leave the counsel table to confer with investigators, secretaries, or witnesses unless permission is granted in advance.
Summary: Must have advance permission to leave counsel table during court session.
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(2) It is counsel’s duty to notify the courtroom deputy clerk in advance if any witness should be accommodated by use of the witness stand’s automated platform which lowers and raises to accommodate witnesses who are unable to otherwise take the witness stand.
Summary: Notify clerk in advance for witness accommodation needs.
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E. Counsel are to advise the Clerk of any agreements they have with respect to the proposed exhibits and as to those exhibits that may be received so that no further motion to admit need be made.
Summary: Counsel must advise Clerk of exhibit agreements.
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8. Discovery. All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge. The Magistrate Judge's initials follow the District Judge's initials in the case number assigned to the matter. The words 'DISCOVERY MATTER' shall appear in the caption of all documents relating to discovery to insure proper routing. Counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case rather than to this Court.
Summary: Discovery matters referred to Magistrate Judge; chambers copies go to Magistrate.
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Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel prohibited from ex parte contact with court or staff unless specifically requested.
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Discovery. All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge. The Magistrate Judge's initials follow the District Judge's initials in the case number assigned to the matter. The words 'DISCOVERY MATTER' shall appear in the caption of all documents relating to discovery to insure proper routing. Counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case rather than to this Court.
Summary: Discovery matters referred to Magistrate Judge; chambers copies go to Magistrate Judge.
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Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: Ex parte contact with court or staff is prohibited unless specifically requested.
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In all cases set for jury trial, the parties must notify the Court, no later than the Wednesday preceding the Tuesday trial date, of any settlement, so that the necessary arrangements can be made to bring in a different case for trial or notify the members of the public who would otherwise be reporting for jury duty that their services are not needed that date.
Summary: Settlement notification required by Wednesday before Tuesday jury trial date.
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If counsel for any party need to arrange for the installation of their own equipment, such as video monitors, notebooks, or overhead projectors, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. two days before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
Summary: Equipment installation requests must be made to Courtroom Deputy Clerk by 4:00 p.m. two days before trial.
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At least 7 days before the commencement of trial, counsel for the parties shall provide the court reporter with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings that may come up during trial. This information should be emailed to the reporter at Phyllis_Preston@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Provide court reporter with unusual words list 7 days before trial via email.
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Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel must not contact the Court or staff ex parte unless requested.
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After electronically filing the application and related documents, send an e-mail to: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF-generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied (see 1 above); and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL."
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents with "UNDER SEAL" marking.
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The subject line of the email should include: (a) the case number; (b) the name of the represented party; and (c) the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST." If the size of the email requires a second email that is a continuation of the under seal document(s), the subject line shall also include "Part 1" or "Part 2," etc.
Summary: Email subject must include case number, represented party name, and "UNDER SEAL REQUEST"; add "Part 1", "Part 2" for multiple emails.
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Send an email to the chambers' email at jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied); and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL."
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents with "UNDER SEAL" marking for full seal requests.
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Counsel shall meet and confer twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference to determine if, in lieu of a Joint Statement of the Case, they will stipulate to having each side make a brief (less than five minute) mini-opening statement to the panel of prospective jurors prior to the commencement of voir dire.
Summary: Counsel must meet and confer 21 days before Final Pretrial Conference to discuss mini-opening statements
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Not later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before the commencement of trial, the Government and defense counsel shall each email their respective witness lists in Word to the Court’s Chambers’ email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Witness lists must be emailed to chambers by noon Friday before trial
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If the defendant does not intend to call any witnesses, the email shall so state.
Summary: If defendant calls no witnesses, email must state this
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Counsel shall exchange proposed jury instructions (general and special) twenty-eight (28) calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.
Summary: Proposed jury instructions must be exchanged 28 days before Final Pretrial Conference
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Counsel shall exchange any objections to the instructions twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.
Summary: Objections to jury instructions must be exchanged 21 days before Final Pretrial Conference
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Counsel shall meet and confer with the goal of reaching an agreement on one set of joint jury instructions, which shall be filed no later than fourteen (14) calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Summary: Counsel must meet and confer to agree on joint jury instructions by 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference
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Prior to the first day of trial, counsel shall email Word versions of the following documents to the Court’s Chambers’ email (jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov): (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case, if applicable.
Summary: Email Word versions of trial documents to chambers before first day of trial.
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Counsel shall call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 30 minutes after e-filing the documents.
Summary: Counsel must call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk within 30 minutes of e-filing TRO/injunction documents.
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(c) The Chambers' email will be used solely to accept documents for filing. The Chambers' email is not to be used in any way to communicate with the Judge or Clerk. All parties, including Pro se/Self-represented parties, shall refrain from writing letters to the Court, sending e-mail messages, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the Court unless opposing counsel is present. All matters must be called to the Court's attention by appropriate application or motion pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.5.
Summary: Chambers email is only for document filing, not communication. All communications must be through motions/applications.
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(b) The document shall be emailed as a PDF document to the Chambers' email: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than the date it is due. The Court will deem the date the document is emailed as the filed or lodged date. The proceeding line of the email shall contain: (i) the case number; (ii) case name; and (iii) 'Pro Se Filing' to ensure it will be filed/lodged properly.
Summary: Pro se documents must be emailed as PDF to jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with case number, case name, and 'Pro Se Filing' in subject line.
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Any request for a telephonic appearance at a motion hearing must be made in writing and e-filed at least seven (7) calendar days before the scheduled hearing and shall include a declaration from counsel setting forth the basis for the request with a proposed order.
Summary: Telephonic appearance requests for motion hearings require written request, e-filed 7 calendar days in advance with declaration.
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Arrangements for bringing voluminous trial materials or exhibits into the Courtroom through the Building Vehicle Loading Dock, if required, may be made through the Space & Facilities Help Desk at 213-894.1400.
Summary: Contact Space & Facilities Help Desk for voluminous exhibit delivery arrangements.
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Before contacting Space & Facilities for a required security pass, prior approval of delivery time must be coordinated with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Summary: Coordinate delivery time with Courtroom Deputy Clerk before contacting Space & Facilities.
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Counsel and messengers attempting to access the building parking and loading dock without a required pass will be denied entry.
Summary: Entry to building parking and loading dock requires a security pass.
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In addition, counsel must submit electronic versions (in Word or Word Perfect) to the Court at the following email address: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Electronic versions of proposed findings must be emailed to chambers.
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Counsel must not approach the Courtroom Deputy Clerk or the witness stand without permission. When permission is given, counsel shall return to the lectern when the task has been completed. Counsel must not engage in questioning a witness at the witness stand absent specific approval by the Court.
Summary: Counsel must not approach clerk or witness stand without permission; must return to lectern after; cannot question witnesses at stand without approval.
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Counsel must address all remarks to the Court. Counsel are not to address the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Reporter, persons in the audience, or opposing counsel. If counsel wishes to speak with opposing counsel, counsel must ask permission to talk off the record. Any request for the re-reading of questions or answers shall be addressed to the Court, not to the court reporter.
Summary: All remarks must be addressed to the Court; counsel cannot address clerk, reporter, audience, or opposing counsel without permission; re-reading requests go to Court.
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If during trial, counsel has reason to anticipate that a difficult and unexpected question of law or evidence will raise legal argument, requiring research and/or briefing, counsel must give the Court advance notice. Counsel are directed to notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the day’s adjournment if an unexpected legal issue arises that could not have been foreseen and addressed by a motion in limine (see Fed. R. Evid. 103). To the maximum extent possible, such matters shall be taken outside normal trial hours (e.g., recess, before or after the trial day).
Summary: Must notify Courtroom Deputy Clerk at day’s adjournment of unexpected legal issues requiring research/briefing.
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After electronically filing the application and related documents, send an e-mail to: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF-generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied (see 1 above); and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the email should include: (a) the case number; (b) the name of the represented party; and (c) the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST." If the size of the email requires a second email that is a continuation of the under seal document(s), the subject line shall also include "Part 1" or "Part 2," etc.
Summary: Sealed document applications require email to chambers with specific attachments and subject line format including case number, party name, and "UNDER SEAL REQUEST".
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Send an email to the chambers' email at jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied); and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the email should include: (a) the case number; (b) the name of the represented party; and (c) the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST." If the size of the email requires a second email that is a continuation of the under seal document(s), the subject line shall also include "Part 1" or "Part 2," etc.
Summary: Manual filing notice for sealed applications requires email to chambers with PDF application, Word/WordPerfect proposed order, and PDF documents marked "UNDER SEAL".
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A final "clean" version of the jury instructions, which shall include the preinstructions and the text of each instruction (eliminating titles, supporting authority, indication of party proposing, etc.) shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and sent via email in Word to the Court's Chambers' email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Final jury instructions must be emailed in Word format to chambers on the first day of trial.
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A final version of the verdict form shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and sent via email in Word to the Court's Chambers' email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Final verdict form must be emailed in Word format to chambers on the first day of trial.
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Not later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before the commencement of trial, the Government and defense counsel shall each email their respective exhibit list in Word to the Court's Chambers' email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Exhibit lists must be emailed to chambers by 12:00 pm Friday before trial in Word format.
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Prior to the first day of trial, counsel shall email Word versions of the following documents to the Court's Chambers' email (jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov): (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case, if applicable.
Summary: Counsel must email Word versions of witness lists, jury instructions, verdict form, exhibit list, voir dire questions, and case statement to chambers before trial.
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After electronically filing the application and related documents, send an e-mail to: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF-generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied (see 1 above); and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL."
Summary: Email application to seal with attachments to chambers email after electronic filing.
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The subject line of the email should include: (a) the case number; (b) the name of the represented party; and (c) the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST." If the size of the email requires a second email that is a continuation of the under seal document(s), the subject line shall also include "Part 1" or "Part 2," etc.
Summary: Email subject must include case number, party name, and "UNDER SEAL REQUEST"; use "Part 1", "Part 2" for multiple emails.
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Send an email to the chambers' email at jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied); and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL."
Summary: Email application to seal with attachments to chambers email for manual filing requests.
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Prior to the first day of trial, counsel shall email Word versions of the following documents to the Court’s Chambers’ email (jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov): (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case, if applicable.
Summary: Email Word versions of trial documents to chambers before first day of trial.
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It is counsel's duty to notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk in advance if any witness should be accommodated in an appropriate manner due to any disability or other physical need.
Summary: Counsel must notify clerk in advance about witness accommodations for disabilities.
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At least seven days before the commencement of trial, counsel for the parties shall provide the court reporter with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings that may come up during trial. This information should be emailed to Court Reporter Services at ReportersCACD@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Email unusual words list to court reporter 7 days before trial.
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Communications with Chambers: Pursuant to L.R. 83-2.11, parties shall refrain from writing letters to the judge, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with a judge unless opposing counsel is present. You may contact the Courtroom Deputy, at 714-338-4768 or JWH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, with appropriate inquiries. The Courtroom Deputy is not an attorney, and she will not provide you with any legal advice. The Courtroom Deputy cannot waive any of the requirements of this, or any other, Order. If you wish to bring any matter to the attention of the Court, you must do so in writing, and you must file it and serve it on the opposing party.
Summary: Parties must not communicate with judge without opposing counsel present; contact Courtroom Deputy for inquiries.
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The moving party (or parties) must transmit the Excel version of the Joint Statement by email to
Summary: Moving party must email the Excel version of the Joint Statement to Chambers (implied).
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Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.5, parties shall refrain from writing letters to the judge, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the judge unless opposing counsel is present.
Summary: Parties must not communicate directly with the judge (by letter, phone, or otherwise) unless opposing counsel is present.
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counsel must email all proposed instructions in Microsoft Word format to the Court at the following email address: JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Chambers email address for jury instruction submission is JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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A proposed stipulation should be explained to the defendant(s) in advance;
Summary: Proposed stipulations must be explained to defendant(s) in advance.
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Counsel must ask the Court for permission to talk off the record in order to speak with opposing counsel;
Summary: Counsel must seek court permission to speak off the record with opposing counsel.
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Counsel shall not make an offer or stipulation unless he or she has conferred with opposing counsel and believes that the stipulation will be accepted.
Summary: Counsel must confer with opposing counsel before making offers or stipulations.
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If counsel for any party needs to arrange for the installation of its own equipment, such as video monitors, tape or compact disk players, notebooks, or overhead projectors, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. five business days before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
Summary: Equipment installation requests must be made to Courtroom Deputy Clerk by 4:00 p.m. five business days before trial.
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The Court sets firm trial dates. Counsel or any parties appearing pro se shall arrive at the courtroom not later than half an hour before the start of trial each day of trial.
Summary: All counsel and pro se parties must arrive 30 minutes before trial start time each day.
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Counsel shall address all remarks to the Court and should not address directly the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Court Reporter, or opposing counsel.
Summary: Counsel must address all remarks to the Court, not to clerk, reporter, or opposing counsel.
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The Court reserves that time to handle legal and administrative matters outside the presence of the jury. Counsel shall anticipate matters that may need discussion or hearing outside the presence of the jury and to raise them during this period.
Summary: Court reserves 30 minutes before trial for matters outside jury presence; counsel must raise such matters during this time.
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In addition to filing the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and proposed verdict form(s), the parties must submit electronic versions (Word format) of both the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and the proposed verdict form(s) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The parties must send the electronic jury instruction and verdict form versions to the specified chambers email address.
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If the parties are able to resolve the issue, or if a party intends to withdraw or declines to oppose a motion, the Court must be notified as soon as possible, but no later than seven days before the hearing date.
Summary: Court must be notified of motion resolution/withdrawal/non-opposition no later than 7 days before hearing.
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If a party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, the party must inform the CRD as soon as possible but not later than twenty-four hours following service.
Summary: Parties not opposing an ex parte application must notify CRD within 24 hours of service.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means unless contact has been first initiated by chambers staff. Counsel may contact the courtroom deputy clerk with appropriate inquiries. The preferred method of communication with the courtroom deputy clerk is through the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. All counsel shall be included on any communications with the courtroom deputy clerk. In addition, to facilitate communication with the courtroom deputy clerk, counsel should list their email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.
Summary: Counsel may only contact chambers staff if chambers initiates contact; deputy clerk can be contacted via email at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, all counsel must be included on such communications, and counsel should list contact info on all papers.
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the parties must submit electronic versions (Word format) of both the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and the proposed verdict form(s) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Chambers email address for submission of electronic jury instruction and verdict form versions is kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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This Court hears civil motions on Thursdays, beginning at 9:30 a.m. If Thursday is a court holiday, motions will be heard on the next Thursday. It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Court Clerk before filing a motion. Counsel must check the Court’s website for Closed Motion Dates. If the motion date selected is not available, the Court will issue a minute order continuing the date.
Summary: Civil motions heard Thursdays at 9:30 AM; check website for closed dates.
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A party seeking ex parte relief must show: (1) “the moving party’s cause will be irreparably prejudiced if the underlying motion is heard according to regular noticed motion procedures”; and (2) “the moving party is without fault in creating the crisis that requires ex parte relief,” or “the crisis occurred as a result of excusable neglect.”
Summary: Ex parte relief requires showing of irreparable prejudice and lack of fault.
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Applications that do not meet the requirements set forth in Local Rule 7-19 will not be considered.
Summary: Ex parte applications not meeting Local Rule 7-19 requirements will be rejected.
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Sanctions may be imposed for misuse
Summary: Sanctions may be imposed for ex parte application misuse.
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The moving party shall file and serve the opposing party by electronic mail or hand delivery and shall notify the opposing party that opposing papers must be filed not later than twenty-four hours following such electronic mail or hand service. The twenty-four-hour clock runs on business days only.
Summary: Ex parte applications must be served by email or hand delivery with 24-hour response time (business days only).
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If a party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, the party must inform the CRD as soon as possible but not later than twenty-four hours following service.
Summary: Non-opposing parties must inform CRD within 24 hours of ex parte service.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means unless contact has been first initiated by chambers staff.
Summary: Ex parte contact with chambers is prohibited unless initiated by chambers staff.
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All counsel shall be included on any communications with the courtroom deputy clerk.
Summary: All counsel must be included on communications with courtroom deputy clerk.
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All discovery matters, including all discovery motions, are referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge.
Summary: All discovery matters are referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.
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The Court expects counsel to appear in person at any hearing. The Court only rarely permits telephonic appearances. Counsel seeking to appear by telephone must: (1) notify opposing counsel of the request to appear telephonically; (2) at least three court days before the hearing, file a request to appear telephonically and proposed order supported by a showing that personal appearance will cause undue hardship; (3) provide the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with the telephone number at which the Court can reach counsel; and (4) be available at that number for at least 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the time of the scheduling hearing.
Summary: Telephonic appearances rarely permitted; require notice to opposing counsel, 3-day advance filing, showing of undue hardship, and availability 30 minutes before/after hearing.
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Motions shall be filed in accordance with Local Rule 6-1 and Local Rule 7.
Summary: Motions must comply with Local Rules 6-1 and 7.
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In general, this Court hears motions on Mondays, beginning at 9:00 a.m. If Monday is a national holiday, motions will be heard on the following Monday.
Summary: Motions heard on Mondays at 9:00 a.m., or following Monday if holiday.
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The document shall be emailed as a PDF document to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than the date it is due. The Court will deem the date the document is emailed as the filed or lodged date. The subjet line of the email shall contain: (i) the case number, (ii) case name, and (iii) "Pro Se Filing" to ensure it will be filed/lodged properly.
Summary: Pro se filings must be emailed as PDF to specific address with required subject line
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Counsel shall call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 30 minutes after filing the documents.
Summary: Counsel must call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk within 30 minutes of filing TRO or injunction documents.
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Pro se/self-represented parties may use the chambers email solely to present documents for filing. The chambers email is not to be used in any way to communicate with the Judge or Clerk. All parties, including pro se/self-represented parties, shall refrain from writing letters to the Court, sending email messages, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the Court unless opposing counsel is present. All matters must be called to the Court's attention by appropriate application or motion C.D. Cal. R. 83-2.5.
Summary: Chambers email, phone, and letters may only be used for filing documents; all other communication is prohibited unless opposing counsel is present.
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Not later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before the commencement of trial, the Government and defense counsel shall each email their respective exhibit list in Word to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. If the defendant does not intend to offer any exhibits, then the email shall so state.
Summary: Government and defense counsel must email their exhibit lists in Word to chambers by 12:00 pm on the Friday before trial.
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Counsel are ordered to meet and confer in person or by telephone at least seven calendar days prior to the filing of an application in which the basis for the requested sealing is stated to determine if they can agree on the proposed under seal filing. Not later than two calendar days after the meet and confer process has concluded, the non-proposing party shall confirm whether it agrees to having such information designated as confidential or whether it opposes an under seal filing.
Summary: Meet and confer required 7 days before under seal filing; non-proposing party must respond within 2 days.
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After electronically filing the application and related documents, email mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF-generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied; and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.”
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents after electronic filing.
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Send an email to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied); and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.”
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents for seal requests.
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The last day to hear motions is the date of the Final Pretrial Conference. All motions shall be set in accordance with this Order and the Local Rules.
Summary: Last day for motions is Final Pretrial Conference date.
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Lead trial counsel shall attend any scheduling, pretrial, or settlement conference set by the Court unless engaged in trial. The Court does not permit special appearances; only counsel of record may appear at any proceeding.
Summary: Lead counsel must attend conferences; no special appearances allowed.
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The Court expects counsel to appear in person at any hearing. The Court does not permit remote appearances. A party whose lead counsel cannot appear at a hearing for good cause may request leave to appear by non-lead counsel, an order advancing the hearing, or an order continuing the hearing no longer than one week. Such a request must be made by the Wednesday before the subject hearing and be supported by a declaration demonstrating good cause.
Summary: In-person appearances required; remote appearances prohibited; requests for alternatives must be made by Wednesday before hearing with good cause declaration.
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Counsel for the applicant must provide advance notice of the application by telephone and email to all other parties. In addition to the information required by Local Rule 7-19.1, the notice must advise the other parties of the anticipated deadline to oppose the application.
Summary: Ex parte applications require advance notice by telephone and email to all parties.
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Counsel shall call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 30 minutes after filing the documents.
Summary: Counsel must call clerk within 30 minutes of filing TRO/injunction documents.
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(b) The document shall be emailed as a PDF document to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than the date it is due. The Court will deem the date the document is emailed as the filed or lodged date. The subject line of the email shall contain: (i) the case number; (ii) case name; and (iii) “Pro Se Filing” to ensure it will be filed/lodged properly.
Summary: Pro se email filings must be PDF format sent to specific email with required subject line
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(c) Pro se/self-represented parties may use the chambers email solely to present documents for filing. The chambers email is not to be used in any way to communicate with the Judge or Clerk. All parties, including pro se/self-represented parties, shall refrain from writing letters to the Court, sending email messages, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the Court unless opposing counsel is present. All matters must be called to the Court’s attention by appropriate application or motion. C.D. Cal. R. 83-2.5.
Summary: Pro se parties restricted to filing documents via email; no direct communication with court
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If an opposing party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by telephone or email as soon as possible.
Summary: Counsel must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via phone or email immediately if they do not intend to oppose an ex parte application.
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Counsel shall call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 30 minutes after filing the documents.
Summary: Counsel must contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via phone within 30 minutes of filing TRO or injunction documents.
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A copy of the table shall be emailed to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Excel format and have all restrictions removed so that the spreadsheet can be edited.
Summary: Class action settlement attorney fee spreadsheets must be emailed to chambers in editable Excel format.
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Pro se/self-represented parties may use the chambers email solely to present documents for filing. The chambers email is not to be used in any way to communicate with the Judge or Clerk.
Summary: Chambers email may only be used by pro se parties to submit filings, not for other communication.
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All parties, including pro se/self-represented parties, shall refrain from writing letters to the Court, sending email messages, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the Court unless opposing counsel is present.
Summary: All parties are prohibited from writing letters to the Court unless opposing counsel is present.
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Counsel will review the exhibit list and the exhibit binders with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) before the admitted exhibits are given to the jury.
Summary: Counsel must review exhibits with CRD before giving to jury.
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The Court does not permit exhibits to be “published” by passing them up and down the jury box. Exhibits may be displayed briefly using the screens in the courtroom, unless the process becomes too time-consuming.
Summary: Exhibits cannot be passed to jury; must be displayed on screens.
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Counsel must meet and confer not later than 10 days before trial to stipulate as far as possible to foundation, to waiver of the best evidence rule, and to exhibits that may be received into evidence at the start of the trial.
Summary: Counsel must meet and confer 10 days before trial to stipulate on exhibits.
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On the first day of trial, court will commence at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at approximately 4:30 p.m., with a 1-hour lunch break. Counsel must appear at 8:30 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters with the Court.
Summary: Trial court hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with 1-hour lunch; counsel must appear at 8:30 AM.
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If any counsel anticipate that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, counsel must give the Court advance notice. Counsel are directed to notify the CRD at the day’s adjournment if an unexpected legal issue arises that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. Counsel must also advise the CRD at the end of each trial day of any issues that must be addressed outside the presence of the jury so that there is no interruption of the trial. THE COURT WILL NOT KEEP JURORS WAITING.
Summary: Counsel must notify CRD in advance of difficult legal issues and at end of each trial day for jury-out matters.
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Communications with Chambers: Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.11, parties shall refrain from writing letters to the judge, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the judge unless opposing counsel is present.
Summary: Parties must not communicate with judge without opposing counsel present.
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Counsel must provide the documents described in paragraphs 2 and 3 to the Chambers email box in Word or WordPerfect 9 (or above) format at the time they file their proposed jury instructions.
Summary: Proposed jury instructions (joint set and disputed instructions) must be emailed to Chambers in Word or WordPerfect format at the time of filing.
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Counsel should not address or refer to witnesses or parties by first names alone, with the exception of witnesses under 14 years old.
Summary: Counsel must not use first names alone for witnesses/parties, except for witnesses under 14.
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Counsel should address all remarks to the Court. Counsel are not to address the CRD, the court reporter, persons in the audience, or opposing counsel.
Summary: Counsel must address all remarks to the Court, not to CRD, court reporter, audience, or opposing counsel.
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Counsel must not offer a stipulation unless counsel have conferred with opposing counsel and have verified that the stipulation will be acceptable.
Summary: Counsel must confer with opposing counsel before offering any stipulation.
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While Court is in session, counsel must not leave counsel table to confer with any person in the back of the courtroom unless permission has been granted in advance.
Summary: Counsel must not leave counsel table during session without advance permission.
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Counsel shall not make facial expressions, nod, or shake their heads, comment, or otherwise exhibit in any way any agreement, disagreement, or other opinion or belief concerning the testimony of a witness.
Summary: Counsel must not make facial expressions or gestures showing agreement/disagreement with witness testimony.
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Counsel should not talk to jurors at all, and should not talk to co-counsel, opposing counsel, witnesses, or clients where the conversation can be overheard by jurors.
Summary: Counsel must not talk to jurors or have conversations overheard by jurors.
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Where a party has more than one lawyer, only one may conduct the direct or cross-examination of a particular witness, or make objections as to that witness.
Summary: Only one lawyer per party may conduct examination or objections for a particular witness.
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Promptness is expected from counsel and witnesses. Once counsel are engaged in trial, this trial is counsel’s first priority.
Summary: Counsel and witnesses must be prompt; trial is counsel's first priority.
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If a witness was on the stand at a recess or adjournment, counsel who called the witness shall ensure the witness is back on the stand and ready to proceed when trial resumes.
Summary: Counsel who called witness must ensure witness returns to stand after recess.
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Counsel must notify the CRD in advance if any witness should be accommodated based on a disability or for other reasons.
Summary: Counsel must notify CRD in advance about witness accommodations.
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No presenting party may be without witnesses. If a party’s remaining witnesses are not immediately available and there is more than a brief delay, the Court may deem that party to have rested.
Summary: Parties must have witnesses available; court may deem party rested if witnesses unavailable.
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An exhibit not previously marked should, at the time of its first mention, be accompanied by a request that it be marked for identification. Counsel must show a new exhibit to opposing counsel before the court session in which it is mentioned.
Summary: New exhibits must be marked and shown to opposing counsel before court session.
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Counsel are to advise the CRD of any agreements with respect to the proposed exhibits and as to those exhibits that may be received without further motion to admit.
Summary: Counsel must advise CRD of exhibit agreements and exhibits admitted without motion.
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At the time of filing, each party also must submit its own unmarked proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law to the Chambers e-mail box in Word or WordPerfect format.
Summary: Unmarked proposed findings must be emailed to Chambers in Word or WordPerfect format.
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By default, all scheduling conferences shall proceed in-person, unless a request is made by the parties and granted by the Court. Requests to appear via Zoom must be e-filed seven (7) days before the conference, supported by an appropriate declaration establishing good cause, and must indicate that counsel has met and conferred per Local Rule 7-3.
Summary: Scheduling conferences are in-person by default; Zoom requests require 7-day advance filing with good cause declaration and meet-and-confer certification.
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All trial filings must be filed as well as emailed in Word version to the chambers email box at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Trial filings must be both filed on ECF and emailed in Word format to chambers.
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A proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order ("Proposed FPTCO") shall be filed and emailed to Chambers at least fourteen (14) days before the FPTC. A template for the Proposed FPTCO is available on Judge Court's webpage. The parties must use this template.
Summary: Proposed FPTCO must be emailed to Chambers.
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The parties shall file and email to Chambers a proposed joint general or special verdict form fourteen (14) days before the FPTC. If the parties are unable to agree on a verdict form, the parties shall file and email to Chambers one document titled “Competing Verdict Forms” which shall include: (1) the parties’ respective proposed verdict form; (2) a redline of any disputed language; and (3) the factual or legal basis for each party’s respective position.
Summary: Parties must email verdict forms to Chambers 14 days before FPTC.
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The parties shall file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire.
Summary: Parties must email Joint Statement of the Case to Chambers 14 days before FPTC.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance in a court of a more senior district judge, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at: MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as soon as possible and no later than three (3) business days before the scheduled appearance.
Summary: Calendar conflicts must be reported to chambers via email within 3 business days.
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Counsel shall also clear any proposed trial dates with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by contacting the Court’s chambers email address at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed trial dates must be cleared with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via email.
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Counsel for the applicant must provide notice of the application by telephone and email to all other parties.
Summary: Ex parte application notice must be provided by telephone and email to all parties.
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If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel shall make prior arrangements with the Court Security. Notice must be given to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than four (4) days before trial.
Summary: Notice required 4 days before trial for electronic equipment in courtroom.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as "Real Time" transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify Court Reporting Services at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date.
Summary: Notice required 14 days before hearing for special court reporter services.
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Accordingly, counsel must submit to the Chambers e-mail (MRA_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) a “clean” set of all instructions in Word format, containing only the text of each instruction, set forth in full on each page, with the caption “Instruction No. ____” (eliminating titles, supporting authority, indication of party proposing, etc.).
Summary: Counsel must submit jury instructions to the Chambers email address MRA_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel and parties are prohibited from contacting the Court or Chambers staff by telephone or improper ex parte means.
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Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a ruling or continue a proceeding is not appropriate.
Summary: Counsel may only contact the CRD for appropriate inquiries, not for status updates or continuances.
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Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: Counsel must copy all parties on all emails sent to the CRD.
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If the parties disagree as to the applicable pretrial schedule, they must contact the CRD immediately for direction.
Summary: Parties disagreeing on the applicable pretrial schedule must contact the CRD immediately.
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the moving party must email a copy of the Response to Statements of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact to MRA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: Moving parties in Rule 56 summary judgment motions must email a copy of the Response to Statements of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact to chambers in Microsoft Word format.
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a proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order (“Proposed FPTCO”) shall be filed and emailed to Chambers at least fourteen (14) days before the FPTC.
Summary: Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order must be emailed to Chambers at least 14 calendar days before the FPTC.
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The parties shall email the CRD with their mutually agreeable trial dates no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the FPTC.
Summary: Parties must email the CRD with mutually agreeable trial dates no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the FPTC.
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Except for motions in limine and oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, counsel shall (1) email all of the above, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to MRA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Except for specified exempt documents, pretrial documents must be emailed to Chambers in Microsoft Word format at the provided email address.
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The court requires strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which states that “a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the assigned judge’s generic chambers e-mail address,” which for this court is
Summary: Proposed-order submissions must strictly follow Local Rule 5-4.4.2, including emailing a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document and a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document to the assigned judge’s generic chambers email address.
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Communications with Chambers: Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.11, parties shall refrain from writing letters to the judge, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with a judge unless opposing counsel is present. You may contact the Courtroom Deputy, at (213) 894-8266, with appropriate inquiries. The Courtroom Deputy is not an attorney, and will not provide you with any legal advice. The Courtroom Deputy cannot waive any of the requirements of this, or any other, Order. Should you wish to bring any matter to the attention of the Court, you must do so in writing, and file it and serve it on the opposing party.
Summary: Pro se parties must communicate with chambers only through the Courtroom Deputy and must file matters in writing.
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Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, at (213) 894-1795, with appropriate inquiries.
Summary: Chambers communication limited to Courtroom Deputy phone only; no ex parte contact.
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Counsel are reminded ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief. See Mission Power Engineering Co. v. Continental Casualty Co., 883 F. Supp. 488 (C.D. Cal. 1995). Applications which fail to conform with Local Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1, including a statement of opposing counsel's position, will not be considered. Any opposition must be filed not later than 24 hours after service. If counsel do not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the court clerk by telephone. The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and usually does not set these matters for hearing. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk will notify counsel of the Court's ruling or a hearing date and time, if the Court determines a hearing is necessary. Absent leave of Court, the Court will not consider reply papers in support of an ex parte application.
Summary: Ex parte opposition due within 24 hours; non-opposing counsel must call clerk; no reply papers.
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Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these documents to this Court.
Summary: Schedule discovery hearings with Magistrate Judge's clerk; no courtesy copies to District Court.
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Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, at (213) 894-1795, with appropriate inquiries.
Summary: No ex parte contact with court or chambers staff; contact Courtroom Deputy only.
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The Court does not permit appearance.
Summary: Court does not permit telephonic or video appearance.
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Communications with Chambers. Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: No ex parte contact with chambers by telephone or other means.
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If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, he or she must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at joseph_remigio@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Counsel not opposing ex parte applications must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the provided address.
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the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with appropriate inquiries only. Counsel shall not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding status of rulings on motions, ex parte applications or stipulations. Counsel shall not contact the Court to ask if a matter is going forward. Notice will be given if the matter is taken off calendar.
Summary: Counsel may only contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk for appropriate inquiries; prohibited from ex parte contact with Court or staff, status inquiries, or asking if matter is going forward.
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The Court does not permit telephonic and/or video hearings.
Summary: Telephonic and video hearings are not permitted.
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Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: No ex parte contact with court or staff by telephone or other means.
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Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel may not contact the Court or staff by telephone or ex parte means.
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After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an e-mail to RGK_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing (1) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; (2) a Word or WP version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied (see 3., above)); and (3) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST".
Summary: Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed document.
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Send an email to the chambers email at RGK_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing (1) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; (2) a Word or WP version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied); and (3) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST". Without a caption page, document title will be captured and will appear on the docket.
Summary: Email chambers with complete sealed submission package.
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After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an email to the chambers generic email at SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, containing an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, Word-processing version of the proposed order (with the proposed denied instructions) and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” The subject line of the email should have the case number, plus the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
Summary: After e-filing sealing application for document(s) only, email chambers with required PDF/Word files and specified subject line.
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Send an email to the chambers email at SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, containing an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, Word-processing version of the proposed order (with the proposed denied instructions as stated above), and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” The subject line of the email should have the case number, plus the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
Summary: For requests to seal application/order/documents, email chambers with required PDF/Word files and specified subject line.
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Counsel must notify the CRD in advance if a witness requires an interpreter or an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (or for any other reason).
Summary: Counsel must notify CRD in advance if a witness needs an interpreter or ADA accommodation.
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Counsel shall submit to the Chambers email SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov a “clean” set of all instructions in Word format that will be given to the jury, containing only the text of each instruction, set forth in full on each page, with the caption “Instruction No. ___” (eliminating the title and source of the instruction, supporting authority, etc.).
Summary: Counsel must submit a clean Word-format set of jury instructions to chambers email SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel shall make prior arrangements with the Court Security, and counsel must provide notice no later than four (4) days before trial to the CRD at SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel must notify CRD via email no later than 4 days before trial if bringing electronic equipment to trial.
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All pretrial documents listed above, including any amended documents, shall be filed and emailed in Word version to SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov the day they are due.
Summary: All pretrial documents must be emailed in Word version to chambers on the due date.
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Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or any other improper ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel and parties are prohibited from initiating ex parte contact with the Court or Chambers staff by telephone or other improper means.
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Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a ruling or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate. The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email at SRM_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email. To facilitate communication with the CRD, counsel should list their email addresses and telephone numbers on all papers.
Summary: Counsel may contact the CRD via email for appropriate inquiries only, must copy all parties on emails, and list contact information on all papers; status inquiries and continuance requests are prohibited.
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The Court enforces strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: “After a document requiring a judge’s signature has been lodged in accordance with L.R. 5-4.4.1 . . . , a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the assigned judge’s generic chambers e-mail address using the CM/ECF System,” namely, SRM_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
Summary: Proposed orders requiring judge’s signature must be emailed to chambers as Word and PDF copies; motions should not be emailed unless with stipulation/ex parte application.
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The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, with all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and emailed to the Court’s chambers email address at SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Courtesy copies of fee tables must be emailed to chambers at SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as "Real Time" transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify Court Reporting Services at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date.
Summary: Special court reporter services require 14-day advance notice.
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Counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy of any agreements reached regarding any proposed exhibits, as well as those exhibits that may be received into evidence without a motion to admit.
Summary: Counsel must inform Courtroom Deputy of exhibit agreements and exhibits admitted without motion.
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By default, all hearings shall proceed in-person, unless a request is made by the parties and granted by the Court. Requests to appear via Zoom must be e-filed by the Friday before the hearing and must indicate that counsel has met and conferred per Local Rule 7-3.
Summary: Hearings are in-person by default; Zoom requests must be filed by Friday before hearing with meet and confer certification
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Counsel must notify the Court at least two weeks before the scheduled hearing if the parties are conducting settlement discussions that may render the motion moot and must notify the Court immediately if a settlement is reached. A belated notice of settlement wastes scarce judicial resources.
Summary: Notify Court 2 weeks before hearing if settlement may moot motion; immediate notice if settled.
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Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means.
Summary: Ex parte communication with the Court or Chambers staff by telephone or other improper means is prohibited.
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The Court enforces strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: “After a document requiring a judge’s signature has been lodged in accordance with L.R. 5-4.4.1 . . . , a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the assigned judge’s generic chambers e-mail address using the CM/ECF System,” namely, SPG_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
Summary: Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers in Word and PDF; stipulations and ex parte applications must also be emailed; other documents should not be emailed.
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If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel shall make prior arrangements with Court Security, and counsel must provide SPG_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel must arrange with Court Security and notify SPG_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov for external electronic equipment.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as “Real Time” transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify Court Reporting Services at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date.
Summary: Special court reporter services require 14-day advance notice to Court Reporting Services.
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Counsel must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk in advance if any party, counsel, or witness requires a reasonable accommodation based on a disability or other reason.
Summary: Parties must notify Courtroom Deputy Clerk in advance for disability accommodations.
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Counsel must notify the CRD in advance if a witness requires an interpreter or an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (or for any other reason).
Summary: Counsel must notify CRD in advance for interpreter or ADA accommodations.
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The Court hears motions in criminal actions on Wednesday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, and motions concerning character evidence under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b), shall be noticed for a Wednesday that is mutually agreed to by counsel and that is not closed on the Court’s calendar.
Summary: Criminal motions heard Wednesdays at 9:30 AM; must be mutually agreed and not closed on calendar.
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After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an email to SB Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov containing the subject line “Under Seal Request in Case No. ” and the following attachments: (1) a PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; (2) a Word version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied, see above); and (3) a PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” The subject line of the email should have the case number, plus the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
Summary: Email chambers with specific attachments for sealing request.
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Send an email to SB Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov containing the subject line “Under Seal Request in Case No. _______” and the following attachments: (1) a PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; (2) a Word version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied); and (3) a PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.”
Summary: Email chambers with attachments for sealing request.
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Counsel must notify the Court at least two weeks before the scheduled hearing if the parties are conducting settlement discussions that may render the motion moot and must notify the Court immediately if a settlement is reached.
Summary: Settlement discussions must be reported 2 weeks before hearing; immediate notice if settled.
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All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Microsoft Word ("Word") format and emailed to SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Email submissions to Chambers must be in Word format to SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Accordingly, counsel must email Chambers a “clean” set of all instructions in Word format, containing only the text of each instruction, set forth in full on each page, with the caption “Instruction No. ___” (eliminating the title and source of the instruction, supporting authority, etc.).
Summary: Counsel must email Chambers a clean set of all jury instructions in Word format with only text, full on each page, captioned “Instruction No. ___”, before closing arguments for jury deliberations.
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If the parties are unable to agree on a verdict form, the parties must file and email to Chambers one document titled “Competing Verdict Forms” which must include (1) the parties’ respective proposed verdict forms, (2) a redline of any disputed language, and (3) the factual or legal basis for each party’s position.
Summary: Parties must email Chambers the “Competing Verdict Forms” document if unable to agree on a verdict form.
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Defense counsel must also simultaneously email to Chambers a Word version of the defense’s witness list and exhibit list.
Summary: Defense counsel must email Word versions of witness and exhibit lists to Chambers simultaneously with providing them to the government and CRD.
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If counsel wishes to arrange for the use of additional equipment beyond what is ordinarily available in the courtroom, counsel must email Chambers at least one (1) week before trial so that the necessary arrangements may be made.
Summary: Counsel must email Chambers at least 1 week before trial to request additional AV equipment.
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All discovery matters are hereby referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge, who will hear all discovery disputes.
Summary: All discovery matters referred to assigned Magistrate Judge
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This Court hears civil motions on Fridays beginning at 2:00 pm. If Friday is a national holiday, motions will be heard on the next Friday.
Summary: Civil motions heard on Fridays at 2:00 pm (or next Friday if holiday).
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It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with Judge Sykes’ CRD before filing a motion, except for motions for summary judgment, motions for preliminary injunction, and motions for class certification. For these three motions, contact the CRD via the Court’s chambers email address at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to reserve a hearing date.
Summary: Hearing date clearance required for summary judgment, preliminary injunction, and class certification motions via chambers email.
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If the moving party fails to obtain a date, the motion will be stricken for failure to notice a hearing under Local Rule 6-1.
Summary: Motion will be stricken if hearing date not obtained.
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The Court does not conduct telephonic hearings. By default, all hearings, with the exception of hearings on motions in limine, Final Pretrial Conferences, and trials, must proceed remotely by video appearance on Zoom, unless a request is made by the parties to appear in person and this request is granted by the Court. Requests for an in-person appearance must be filed one (1) week before the hearing and must indicate that counsel has met and conferred with opposing counsel consistent with Local Rule 7-3. Hearings on motions in limine, Final Pretrial Conferences, and trials must be heard in person.
Summary: Hearings are remote by default via Zoom, except motions in limine, final pretrial conferences, and trials which are in-person. In-person requests must be filed 1 week before hearing with meet-and-confer certification.
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Counsel must not contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via the Chambers' email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court. Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned.
Summary: Counsel may contact CRD via chambers email only for appropriate matters; all other ex parte contact with Court or chambers staff is prohibited, and status inquiries are not permitted.
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An additional copy of the redlined pleading must be provided to Chambers by email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the same day that the amended pleading is filed electronically.
Summary: Email a copy of the redlined pleading to Chambers on the same day as electronic filing.
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The Court does not conduct telephonic hearings. By default, all hearings must proceed in-person, unless a request is made by the parties to appear via video appearance and granted by the Court. Requests for a remote Zoom appearance must be filed one (1) week before the hearing and must indicate that counsel has met and
Summary: All hearings must be in-person unless remote Zoom appearance is requested and granted one week before the hearing.
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Pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, and motions concerning character evidence under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b), must be noticed for a Friday that is mutually agreed to by counsel.
Summary: Pretrial motions must be noticed for mutually agreed Friday.
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During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel must advise the CRD of the request.
Summary: Counsel must advise CRD of requests to discuss matters outside jury presence during trial.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services (e.g., daily transcripts) must notify Court Reporting Services at least two (2) weeks prior to trial.
Summary: Parties must notify Court Reporting Services at least 2 weeks before trial for special services.
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Counsel must never speak to jurors under any circumstance and must not speak to co-counsel, opposing counsel, witnesses, or clients if the conversation can be overheard by jurors. Counsel must instruct their clients and witnesses to avoid such conduct.
Summary: Counsel must never speak to jurors and must avoid conversations overheard by jurors.
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conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Court’s Courtroom Deputy (CRD) via Chambers email at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as soon as possible and not later than three (3) days before the scheduled appearance.
Summary: Counsel must notify opposing counsel and CRD via email at least 3 days before appearance if there's a conflict.
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Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries.
Summary: No ex parte contact with Court or Chambers staff by phone or improper means.
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Email Proposed Orders to Chambers. The Court enforces strict compliance with L.R. 5-4.4.2, which instructs: “After a document requiring a judge’s signature has been lodged in accordance with L.R. 5-4.4.1 . . . , a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the assigned judge’s generic chambers e-mail address using the CM/ECF System,” namely, WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompany documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
Summary: Email Word and PDF copies of proposed orders to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov; stipulations/ex parte applications must also be emailed.
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Parties must meet and confer either by videoconference or in person. Email correspondence is insufficient.
Summary: Meet and confer must be by videoconference or in person, not email.
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Counsel must notify the Court at least two (2) weeks before the scheduled hearing if the parties are conducting settlement discussions that may render the motion moot and must notify the Court immediately if a settlement is reached. A belated notice of settlement wastes scarce judicial resources.
Summary: Settlement discussions require 2-week notice; immediate notice if settled.
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In addition to filing the Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet along with the Joint Rule 26(f) Report, Counsel must email the text-fillable Worksheet to Chambers at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov along with the Joint Rule 26(f) Report.
Summary: Email text-fillable Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet to Chambers at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Any HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – SOURCE CODE produced in discovery shall be made available for inspection, in a format allowing it to be reasonably reviewed and searched, during normal business hours or at other mutually agreeable times, at an office of the designating party’s counsel or another mutually agreeable location.
Summary: Source code must be available for inspection during normal business hours or mutually agreeable times.
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The source code shall be made available for inspection on a secured computer in a secured room, and the inspecting party shall not copy, remove or otherwise transfer any portion of the source code onto any recordable media or recordable device.
Summary: Source code inspection requires secured computer in secured room; no copying or transferring allowed.
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The inspecting party shall maintain a record of any individual who has inspected any portion of the source code in electronic or paper form, and shall maintain all paper copies of any printed portions of the source code in a secured, locked area.
Summary: Inspecting party must maintain records of source code inspectors and secure paper copies in locked area.
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The inspecting party shall not convert any of the information contained in the paper copies into any electronic format other than for the preparation of a pleading, exhibit, expert report, discovery document, deposition transcript, or other Court document.
Summary: Paper copies of source code cannot be converted to electronic format except for court documents.
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Any paper copies used during a deposition shall be retrieved at the end of each day and must not be left with a court reporter or any other unauthorized individual.
Summary: Paper copies used during depositions must be retrieved daily and not left with unauthorized individuals.
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If a party is served with a subpoena or a court order issued in other litigation that compels disclosure of any information or items received by that party in this action and designated in this action as CONFIDENTIAL, HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – ATTORNEY EYES ONLY, or HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – SOURCE CODE, that party must do the following:
Summary: Party served with subpoena must follow specific procedures for confidential materials.
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Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a ruling or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate. The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email. To facilitate communication with the CRD, counsel should list their email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.
Summary: Communications with chambers must be by email to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, copying all parties; telephone contact is prohibited except for appropriate inquiries; status inquiries and continuance requests are not appropriate.
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The Court enforces strict compliance with L.R. 5-4.4.2, which instructs: "After a document requiring a judge's signature has been lodged in accordance with L.R. 5-4.4.1 . . . , a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the assigned judge's generic chambers e-mail address using the CM/ECF System," namely, WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompany documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
Summary: After lodging, email Word copy of proposed order and PDF of main document to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov; court will not consider until received; do not email other documents.
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After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an e-mail to the chambers e-mail at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, containing: 1. An Adobe PDF version of the application to seal; 2. Declaration giving notice or a proof of service; 3. Word version of the proposed order (with the proposed denied instructions); and 4. An Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.”
Summary: Email chambers with application, declaration, proposed order, and sealed document.
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The subject line of the e-mail should have the case name and the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
Summary: Email subject line must include case name and “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
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Pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, and motions concerning character evidence under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b), shall be noticed for a Friday that is mutually agreed to by counsel and that is not closed on the Court’s calendar.
Summary: Pretrial motions must be noticed for mutually agreed Friday not closed on calendar.
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All motions must be properly noticed for hearing no later than the date of the FTPC.
Summary: Motions must be noticed for hearing by FTPC date.
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The moving party shall serve the opposing party electronically, if possible. A party is considered served once the ex parte application has been e-filed.
Summary: Serve opposing party electronically if possible; service complete upon e-filing.
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conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Court’s Courtroom Deputy (CRD) via Chambers email at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as soon as possible and not later than three (3) days before the scheduled appearance.
Summary: Counsel must notify opposing counsel and CRD via email at least 3 days before appearance if there's a conflict.
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Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries.
Summary: No ex parte contact with court or chambers staff; CRD may be contacted for appropriate inquiries.
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After a document requiring a judge’s signature has been lodged in accordance with L.R. 5-4.4.1 . . . , a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the assigned judge’s generic chambers e-mail address using the CM/ECF System,” namely, WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Email Word and PDF copies of proposed orders to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Parties must meet and confer either by videoconference or in person. Email correspondence is insufficient.
Summary: Meet and confer must be by videoconference or in person, not email.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Court's Courtroom Deputy (CRD) via Chambers email at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as soon as possible and not later than three (3) days before the scheduled appearance.
Summary: Counsel must notify opposing counsel and the CRD via chambers email of calendar conflicts at least 3 days before the scheduled appearance.
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Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means.
Summary: Ex parte contact with the Court or Chambers staff by telephone or other improper means is prohibited.
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The Court enforces strict compliance with L.R. 5-4.4.2, which instructs: "After a document requiring a judge's signature has been lodged in accordance with L.R. 5-4.4.1 . . . , a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the assigned judge's generic chambers e-mail address using the CM/ECF System," namely, WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompany documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
Summary: Proposed orders must be emailed in Word and PDF to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov; other documents should not be emailed.
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In all cases set for jury trial, the parties must notify the Court of any settlement no later than the Wednesday preceding the week that trial is set to start so that the necessary arrangements can be made to notify the members of the public who would otherwise be reporting for jury duty that their services are not needed on that date.
Summary: Settlement notification required by Wednesday before trial week.
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After filing an Application electronically under Section II.C., the filer must wait to receive notification by email from the Clerk's Office that access has been granted to the sealed docket. After receiving this notification, and not before, the filer must immediately send an email to the chambers-specific criminal duty email address of the appropriate duty magistrate judge (see Appendix B for a list of email addresses), notifying the judge that the Application has been filed and is ready for review.
Summary: After e-filing a sealed Application, the filer must wait for Clerk's Office notification of docket access, then immediately email the duty magistrate judge to notify them the Application is ready for review.
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For new Applications e-filed between 4:01 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the next regular court day that require emergency attention, the filer must provide notice to the after-hours duty magistrate judge immediately, without waiting for the Clerk's Office review process to be completed.
Summary: For emergency Applications filed after 4:01 PM, the filer must immediately notify the after-hours duty magistrate judge without waiting for Clerk's Office review.
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In addition to sending the notice email required by Section II.D., above, which should be directed to the magistrate judge on after-hours duty at the time the Application is e-filed, the filer must also follow the current procedures for all after-hours criminal filings and contact the United States Marshals Service.
Summary: For emergency after-hours Applications, the filer must also contact the United States Marshals Service in addition to emailing the after-hours duty judge.
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For previously denied Applications re-filed between 4:01 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the next regular court day that require emergency attention, the notice email should be sent to the magistrate judge on after-hours duty at the time the Application is re-filed, regardless of which judge denied the original Application.
Summary: For emergency re-filed denied Applications after 4:01 PM, send notice to the after-hours duty judge regardless of who denied the original.
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filer must immediately send an email to the chambers-specific criminal duty email address of the magistrate judge on duty at the time of filing the extension request, even if the request relates to an Application that was granted by a different judge. If the filer fails to email notice to the duty judge promptly after filing the request for extension, the request may not be considered.
Summary: Filers must immediately email the duty magistrate judge after filing an extension request or the request may not be considered.
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With the exception of requesting informal discovery conferences, all parties, including pro se litigants, shall not initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by writing letters, sending email messages, making telephone calls to Chambers, or otherwise communicating with the Court unless opposing counsel is present. All matters must be called to the Court’s attention by appropriate filed application or motion pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.5.
Summary: No ex parte contact with Court/Chambers unless opposing counsel present
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Counsel shall not initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the courtroom deputy clerk (“CRD”) with appropriate inquiries. Inquiring about the status of a ruling or contacting the CRD to continue a proceeding or take it off calendar generally are not appropriate. The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email to MAA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: Contact CRD by email only; copy all parties; no status inquiries
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The Court enforces strict compliance of Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: "After a document requiring a judge's signature has been lodged in accordance with L.R. 5-4.4.1, . . . a Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, must be emailed to the assigned judge's generic chambers email address, either by using the 'Proposed Orders' link within the CM/ECF System or by sending a separate email . . . ." The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. Failure to timely comply will result in the Court striking the filing.
Summary: Microsoft Word and PDF copies of proposed orders must be emailed to chambers; non-compliance results in striking.
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In addition, counsel must immediately send a notification of the settlement to the Chambers email box.
Summary: Counsel must immediately send settlement notifications to the Chambers email address.
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In addition to filing, counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of their (Proposed) Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the chambers email address: pdchambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of (Proposed) Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to chambers at pdchambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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In addition, counsel must immediately send a notification of the settlement to the Chambers email box.
Summary: Counsel must immediately send settlement notifications to the Chambers email address upon reaching settlement.
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In addition to filing, counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of their (Proposed) Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the chambers email address: SSC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to chambers email SSC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in addition to filing.
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Counsel are to advise the CRD of any agreements they have with respect to the proposed exhibits and as to those exhibits that may be received so that no further motion to admit need be made.
Summary: Counsel must advise the CRD of agreements regarding proposed and admissible exhibits to avoid motions to admit.
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If any counsel has reason to anticipate that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, counsel must give the Court advance notice. Counsel are directed to notify the CRD at the day’s adjournment if an unexpected legal issue arises. Counsel must also advise the CRD at the end of each
Summary: Counsel must give advance notice of difficult legal issues and notify CRD of unexpected issues at day's adjournment.
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The moving party shall serve the opposing party by electronic mail or hand delivery and shall notify the opposing party that opposing papers must be filed not later than twenty-four hours following such electronic mail or hand service. The twenty-four hour clock runs on business days only; for example, if an ex parte application is required to be filed by 2:00 p.m. the following Monday.
Summary: Ex parte applications require 24-hour notice to opposing party for opposition papers.
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- (213) 894-3480
If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, they must so inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, (213) 894-3480.
Summary: Non-opposition to ex parte applications must be communicated to Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
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Communications with Chambers. Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel prohibited from contacting chambers by phone or ex parte means.
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send an email to the chambers email address at dmg_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov., containing a PDF version of the application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order and a PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal. The subject line of the email should have the case number, including the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."
Summary: Email the application, declaration, proposed order, and sealed documents to chambers with subject line including case number and 'UNDER SEAL REQUEST'.
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It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the judge’s courtroom deputy clerk before filing a motion, except for motions for summary judgment or preliminary injunction.
Summary: Hearing dates generally need not be cleared in advance, except summary judgment and preliminary injunction motions must be cleared with the courtroom deputy clerk before filing.
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If you wish to appear by telephone or video, you must (a) email the courtroom deputy clerk and copy opposing counsel at least seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled appearance;
Summary: Requests to appear by telephone or video require emailing the courtroom deputy clerk (copying opposing counsel) at least 7 days in advance.
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- (213) 894-5452
If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, he or she must inform the courtroom deputy clerk at (213) 894-5452.
Summary: Counsel not opposing an ex parte application must notify the courtroom deputy clerk by phone.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk ("CRD") via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Calendar conflicts must be reported to opposing counsel and CRD via chambers email.
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Do not call the CRD for status of an ex parte application.
Summary: Do not call the CRD for status of ex parte applications.
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If either party does not intend to file a brief, the Courtroom Deputy Clerk shall be notified no less than 14 prior to the sentencing Hearing.
Summary: Parties must notify Courtroom Deputy Clerk 14 days before sentencing if not filing brief.
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The opposing party should advise the CRD as soon as possible whether it intends to oppose the ex parte application.
Summary: Opposing party must notify CRD promptly if intending to oppose ex parte application.
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The parties must notify the CRD in advance if any party, counsel, or witness requires a reasonable accommodation based on a disability or other reason.
Summary: Advance notice required for reasonable accommodations.
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To the extent changes are made to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list, a Word version shall be emailed immediately to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Changes to jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list must be emailed immediately in Word format to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Counsel must not make an offer of stipulation unless counsel already has conferred with opposing counsel and has reason to believe the stipulation will be acceptable.
Summary: Counsel must confer with opposing counsel and have reason to believe a stipulation will be acceptable before making an offer of stipulation.
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On the first day of trial counsel shall advise the Court of any commitments that may result in counsel’s absence or late arrival on any day of the trial.
Summary: On the first day of trial, counsel must advise the Court of any commitments that may cause absence or late arrival on any trial day.
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Any Amended Joint Exhibit List must be filed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial and emailed to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: Amended Joint Exhibit List must be emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the Court advance notice. The parties must notify the CRD immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury's presence, the relevant party must inform the CRD before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting. The Court expects all parties to work diligently to minimize delays and avoid keeping jurors waiting.
Summary: Advance notice required for difficult legal issues that require research or briefing
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Except for motions in limine and oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, Counsel shall email all of the above, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel must email pretrial documents in Microsoft Word format to Chambers, except for motions in limine and oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony.
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any hearing, such as "Real Time" transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify the court reporter at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date. At least seven (7) days before the commencement of trial, counsel for the parties shall provide the court reporter with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings that may come up during trial. This information should be emailed to Court Reporter Services at ReportersCACD@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel must email Court Reporter Services (ReportersCACD@cacd.uscourts.gov) at least 14 days before a hearing to request real-time/daily transcripts and at least 7 days before trial with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings.
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Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a pending matter or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate. Nor should counsel contact the CRD to inquire about court procedure when the answer is readily available by consulting the Local Rules and the Court’s Standing Orders.
Summary: Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries, but not to ask about pending-matter status, continue a proceeding, or ask about procedure readily available in the rules and standing orders.
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The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: Email is the preferred method for communicating with the CRD, and counsel must copy all parties on each such email.
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Please send an email to the CRD of any calendar conflicts.
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Counsel should email the CRD about calendar conflicts.
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Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.
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Except for the specified stipulation or ex parte application, accompanying documents such as motions should not be emailed to Chambers.
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The opposing party should advise the CRD as soon as possible whether it intends to oppose the ex parte application.
Summary: The opposing party should notify the CRD as soon as possible whether it intends to oppose the application.
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Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a pending matter or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate. Nor should counsel contact the CRD to inquire about court procedure when the answer is readily available by consulting the Local Rules and the Court’s Standing Orders. The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email. To facilitate communication with the CRD, counsel should list their email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers. Please send an email to the CRD of any calendar conflicts.
Summary: Email preferred for CRD communication; copy all parties; include contact info on papers; report calendar conflicts.
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Remote appearances are disfavored absent good cause shown.
Summary: Remote appearances are disfavored unless good cause is shown.
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The Court seldom permits telephonic appearances. The Court strongly prefers counsel to appear in person. If exceptional circumstances exist, counsel may file an application to appear telephonically detailing such circumstance.
Summary: Telephonic appearances are seldom permitted; in-person preferred; exceptional circumstances require application.
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one week in advance of any hearing, Judge Snyder will permit oral argument on calendared motions to be heard telephonically if (a) all involved parties consent to the telephone hearing, (b) the parties anticipate presenting limited argument, and (c) the Court's calendar permits such telephonic oral argument to be heard.
Summary: Oral argument on calendared motions may be heard telephonically if requested one week in advance, all parties consent, argument is limited, and the Court's calendar permits.
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Unless counsel have been expressly authorized to communicate with chambers (e. g., for a telephone status conference with all counsel participating), all oral and written communications must be submitted only to the Courtroom Deputy, Catherine Jeang with copies to all counsel of record. Please do not attempt to communicate in writing or by telephone with chambers. (See Local Rule 83-2.11).
Summary: All communications with the Court must be submitted to the Courtroom Deputy (Catherine Jeang), not directly to chambers, unless expressly authorized.
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The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance.
Summary: Immediate notification to Courtroom Deputy Clerk for unexpected legal issues.
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To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury’s presence, the relevant party must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting.
Summary: Inform Courtroom Deputy Clerk before excusing jurors for unexpected issues.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance in a court of a more senior district judge, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) via chambers email address (CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) as soon as possible and not later than three (3) business days before the scheduled appearance. Counsel must email the CRD to indicate the time of the appearance, the case name, and the name of the other judge.
Summary: Calendar conflicts must be reported to CRD via email at least 3 business days before appearance.
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The Court may permit appearances by telephone or video conference for status conferences upon a showing that a personal appearance will cause undue hardship.
Summary: Telephone or video appearances for status conferences allowed upon showing of undue hardship.
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use a landline to call into the bridge line provided by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk or use a hardline internet connection to connect to the Zoom link for the Court
Summary: Telephone/video appearances must use landline or hardline internet connection.
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be available and ready to call in for at least fifteen (15) minutes before the time of the scheduled hearing.
Summary: Parties must be available 15 minutes before scheduled hearing for telephone/video appearances.
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- (213) 894-0239
If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (213) 894-0239.
Summary: Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy Clerk if not opposing ex parte application.
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If a party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must promptly inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Summary: Counsel must promptly notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk if they do not intend to oppose an ex parte application.
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The Court may permit appearances by telephone or video conference for status conferences upon a showing that a personal appearance will cause undue hardship.
Summary: Telephone/video conference permitted for status conferences with showing of undue hardship.
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Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications.
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When necessary, trials may continue beyond the normal schedule. If counsel contemplate that this schedule will be problematic due to the unavailability of witnesses, counsel should provide details to the Court at the pretrial conference.
Summary: Schedule may extend beyond normal hours; counsel must notify court of witness unavailability at pretrial conference.
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All counsel are urged to anticipate matters that may need to be addressed outside of the presence of the jury and to raise them during this period or at the end of the day. The Court does not make jurors wait while counsel discuss matters that should have been addressed previously.
Summary: Counsel must anticipate and address matters outside jury presence during designated times; court won't delay jury for unprepared counsel.
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Counsel should not approach the CRD or the witness box without specific permission. If permission is given, counsel should return to the lectern when the purpose has been accomplished. Counsel should not question a witness at the witness stand.
Summary: Counsel must not approach CRD or witness box without permission; must return to lectern after; must not question at witness stand.
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Counsel must advise the Court immediately if the case or any pending matter has been resolved.
Summary: Counsel must immediately notify the Court if the case or any pending matter is resolved.
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During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel shall advise the CRD of the request. The Court discourages sidebars during trial, unless the issue cannot be resolved at an upcoming break.
Summary: Counsel must advise CRD of matters to discuss outside jury presence; sidebars discouraged unless issue can't wait for break.
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If settlement is reached, it must be reported immediately to the courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) as required by Local Rule 16-15.7 regardless of the day or time settlement is reached. In addition, counsel must immediately send a notification of settlement to the Chambers email box.
Summary: Settlement must be reported immediately to the CRD and a notification sent to the Chambers email box.
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At least one week before trial, counsel must send to the Chambers email box in Word format: a. A case-specific glossary for the court reporter that includes applicable medical, scientific, or technical terms, slang, the names and spellings of case names likely to be cited, street/city/country names, all parties/entities involved in the case, names of people interviewed/deposed, names of family members, friends, or others who might be mentioned, and other case-specific terminology; b. The party's witness list, with a column to add the date on which the witness testified; c. The joint exhibit list in the form specified in Local Rule 16-6. An annotated exhibit list identifying the exhibits to be received into evidence at the start of the trial must also be provided.
Summary: At least one week before trial, counsel must email to Chambers a glossary, witness list, and joint exhibit list in Word format.
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the moving party shall email an electronic version of the Joint Statement to this Court’s chambers ECF email inbox.
Summary: Moving party must email electronic Joint Statement to chambers ECF inbox.
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The Court does not make jurors wait while counsel discuss matters that should or could have been addressed at other times. Counsel are urged to consider any unusual substantive or evidentiary issues that may arise, and to advise the Court of such issues. Short briefs addressing such disputed issues are welcome.
Summary: Do not make jurors wait; address issues during breaks or at end of day.
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Before trial begins, and as soon as the information becomes available to counsel, counsel should advise the court of any concerns or accommodations that are requested for parties or witnesses. During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel shall advise the CRD of the request. The Court discourages sidebars during trial, unless the issue cannot be resolved at an upcoming break.
Summary: Advise court of accommodations before trial; discourage sidebars unless necessary.
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- (714) 338-4543
All appropriate inquiries should be directed to Judge Carter’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (714) 338-4543 or DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel should not attempt to contact chambers directly. Counsel should list their email addresses and phone numbers on their papers in order to facilitate communication by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Summary: Contact chambers deputy clerk at provided phone/email; do not contact chambers directly.
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In addition to filing statements of fact, the Parties should email the Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Statement of Genuine Disputes in Word or Excel format to DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties must email Word/Excel copies of statements of fact to chambers.
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Special arrangements for voluminous or oversized exhibits should be made with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by Wednesday of the week before trial.
Summary: Special arrangements for voluminous or oversized exhibits must be made with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by Wednesday of the week before trial.
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Counsel must not attempt to contact the court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or ex parte means. For appropriate matters only, counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at twyla_freeman@cacd.uscourts.gov, or by telephone at (213) 894-5686. Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding the status of any matter before the court.
Summary: Contact chambers only for appropriate matters; do not inquire about case status.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance in a court of a more senior district judge, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at twyla_freeman@cacd.uscourts.gov as soon as possible and not later than three (3) business days before the scheduled appearance. Counsel should attempt to agree on a new date to accommodate the calendar conflict. Counsel must propose a new date by Stipulation and [Proposed] Order.
Summary: Calendar conflicts with senior judges must be reported to chambers email within 3 business days; propose new date by stipulation and order.
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Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding the status of any matter before the court.
Summary: Do not contact chambers about case status.
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The court considers ex parte applications on the papers and does not usually set these matters for hearing. The parties will be notified if the court deems a hearing necessary. Ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and should be used with discretion. Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications.
Summary: Ex parte applications considered on papers only; hearing only if court deems necessary; for extraordinary relief only.
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- (213) 894-5686
Counsel must not attempt to contact the court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or ex parte means. For appropriate matters only, counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at twyla_freeman@cacd.uscourts.gov, or by telephone at (213) 894-5686.
Summary: Contact chambers only via specified email or phone for appropriate matters.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the court advance notice. The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury’s presence, the relevant party must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting.
Summary: Parties must give advance notice of difficult legal issues and immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk of unexpected issues to minimize jury delays.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the court advance notice. The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury’s presence, the relevant party must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting.
Summary: Parties must give advance notice to the court of anticipated difficult legal issues and immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk of unexpected issues.
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Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the Courtroom Deputy via the court’s chambers email at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Any appropriate inquiry directed to the Courtroom Deputy must be by email with a copy to counsel for all parties.
Summary: Email chambers only for appropriate matters with copies to all parties.
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Notice to be Provided by Counsel. Plaintiff’s counsel or, if plaintiff is a Pro Se Litigant, defendant’s counsel, shall provide this Order to all known parties who have not yet appeared or who appear after the date of this Order.
Summary: Counsel must provide this order to all parties who have not yet appeared or who appear after the order date.
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The Court expects that everyone in the courtroom be treated with dignity and respect at all times. This requires, at a minimum: Punctuality for all court appearances. Civility and professionalism in all oral and written communication, including:
Summary: Courtroom decorum requires punctuality and civility in all communication.
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All pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, and motions concerning character evidence under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b), shall be noticed for a Thursday that is mutually agreed to by counsel. It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy before filing a motion, but counsel must ensure that the date selected is a date that is open on the Court’s calendar by consulting Judge Vera’s webpage at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/honorable-hernán-vera. The parties should not calendar a matter on a Thursday that is a court holiday or a date that is closed on the Court’s calendar. If this occurs, the Court will re-calendar the matter for a different Thursday.
Summary: Pretrial motions must be noticed for mutually agreed Thursday; check court calendar online.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance in a court of a more senior district judge, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy via chambers email address at: HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as soon as possible and no later than three (3) business days before the scheduled appearance. Counsel should attempt to agree on a new date to accommodate the calendar conflict. Counsel must propose a new date by filing a stipulation and proposed order and emailing to Chambers the proposed order.
Summary: Calendar conflicts must be reported to opposing counsel and Courtroom Deputy via email at least 3 business days before appearance.
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If counsel for any party needs to arrange for the installation of their own equipment, such as video monitors, notebooks, or projection equipment, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
Summary: Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday before trial for custom AV equipment installation.
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Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned.
Summary: Status inquiries about motions/stipulations/orders will not be answered.
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The court provides audio/visual equipment for use during trial. The parties are encouraged to use it. More information is available at: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/clerk-services/courtroom-technology. If counsel for any party needs to arrange for the installation of their own equipment, such as video monitors, notebooks, or projection equipment, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
Summary: Notify Courtroom Deputy by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday before trial for custom AV equipment installation.
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A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers as required by L.R. 5-4.4.2
Summary: Proposed order must be emailed to chambers.
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The filer must email the judge's chambers email account (JVS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) with the PDF of the application, PDF of the proposed under seal document, and Word/WordPerfect version of the proposed order.
Summary: Filer must email PDFs of the application and proposed under seal document, plus a Word/WordPerfect version of the proposed order, to chambers.
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While Court is in session, counsel must not leave counsel table to permission has been granted in advance.
Summary: Counsel must not leave counsel table without advance permission.
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Counsel must address all remarks to the Court. Counsel are not to address the Clerk, the Reporter, persons in the audience, or opposing counsel. If counsel wishes to speak with opposing counsel, counsel must ask permission to talk off the record. Any request for the re-reading of questions or answers shall be addressed to the Court.
Summary: Counsel must address all remarks to the Court only.
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Counsel must not make an offer of stipulation unless counsel has conferred with opposing counsel and has reason to believe the stipulation will be acceptable.
Summary: Counsel must confer with opposing counsel before offering stipulations.
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Counsel should not by facial expression, nodding or other conduct exhibit any opinion, adverse or favorable, concerning any testimony being given by a witness. Counsel should admonish counsel's own client(s) and witnesses to avoid such conduct.
Summary: Counsel must not exhibit opinions through facial expressions or conduct.
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The Court makes every effort to commence proceedings at the time set. Promptness is expected from counsel and witnesses. It is counsel's duty of the first day of trial to advise the Court on the first day of any commitments that may result in counsel's absence or late arrival.
Summary: Counsel must advise court of commitments that may cause absence/late arrival on first day of trial.
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It is counsel's duty to notify the courtroom deputy clerk in advance if any witness should be accommodated by use of the witness stand's
Summary: Counsel must notify courtroom deputy clerk in advance for witness accommodations.
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Where a party has more than one lawyer, only one may conduct the direct or cross-examination of a given witness.
Summary: Only one lawyer per party may examine a given witness.
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If a witness is on the stand when a recess is taken, it is counsel's duty to have the witness back on the stand, ready to proceed, when the court session resumes.
Summary: Counsel must have witness ready to proceed when court resumes after recess.
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If counsel has reason to anticipate that a difficult question of law or evidence will raise legal argument, requiring research and/or briefing, counsel must give the Court advance notice.
Summary: Must give advance notice for anticipated difficult legal questions requiring research/briefing.
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Counsel are directed to notify the Clerk at the day's adjournment if an unexpected legal issue arises that could not have been foreseen and addressed by a motion in limine (see Fed. R. Evid. 103).
Summary: Must notify clerk at day's adjournment of unexpected legal issues.
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If a witness was on the stand at adjournment, it is counsel's duty to have the witness adjacent to, but not on, the stand, ready to proceed when the court session resumes.
Summary: Counsel must have witness adjacent to stand, ready to proceed after adjournment.
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Counsel must not address or refer to witnesses or parties by first names alone. Young witnesses (under 14) may, however, be addressed and referred to by their first name.
Summary: Counsel must not use first names for witnesses/parties (except under 14).
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Counsel must not approach the Clerk or the witness box without specific permission. When permission is given, please return to the lectern when the purpose of the permission is finished. Counsel must not engage in questioning a witness at the witness stand.
Summary: Counsel must not approach clerk or witness box without permission.
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Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means. Counsel are directed to review the Central District's website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov for the Local Rules, filing procedures, judges' procedures and schedules, calendars, forms, and Pacer access. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Maynor Galvez, by telephone at (951) 328-2254 or by email at maynor_galvez@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Summary: Counsel may only contact chambers by phone or email when information cannot be found through other resources; ex parte contact is prohibited unless requested.
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If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, (951) 328-2254.
Summary: Non-opposing counsel must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk about ex parte applications.
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Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Maynor Galvez, by telephone at (951) 328-2254 or by email at maynor_galvez@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Summary: Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by phone or email only as a last resort for information.
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If counsel do not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by telephone or email as soon as possible.
Summary: If not opposing an ex parte application, counsel must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by phone or email promptly.
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It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk prior to the filing of a motion, but counsel shall review the Court’s Closed Motion Dates prior to selecting a date. Motion dates are closed when the Court’s calendar is full and, therefore, counsel shall not assume that a motion date(s) is available.
Summary: Review Closed Motion Dates before selecting hearing date; dates may be unavailable.
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Use of Conference Telephone: In general, the Court prefers in-person appearances. However, if one or more of the lead counsel has his or her office outside of Los Angeles County, or under other appropriate circumstances, the Court may, upon the request of one or more counsel, conduct the status conference by conference telephone call. Any request for a telephonic appearance must be made at least two (2) court days before the scheduled hearing by contacting the Courtroom Deputy Clerk for further instructions.
Summary: Telephonic appearance requests for Scheduling Conference must be made at least 2 court days in advance.
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The Court does not entertain a telephonic appearance if the Scheduling Conference is set at the same date and time as a motion unless it is an exceptional and unanticipated circumstance.
Summary: Telephonic appearance not allowed for Scheduling Conference on same date as motion, except in exceptional circumstances.
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The Court does not use Court Call. If the request is granted, the order will include the information for the call. Please note that cell phones or the use of speaker phones are not permitted for any telephonic appearance.
Summary: Court does not use Court Call; cell phones and speaker phones prohibited for telephonic appearances.
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On the first day of trial counsel shall advise the Court of any commitments that may result in counsel's absence or late arrival on any day of the trial.
Summary: Counsel must advise Court on first day of trial of any commitments causing absence or late arrival.
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Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means. Counsel are directed to review the Central District's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov for the Local Rules, filing procedures, judges' procedures and schedules, calendars, forms, and Pacer access. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Clarissa Lara, by telephone at 714-338-4736 or by email at Clarissa_Lara@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Summary: Counsel may not contact the Court or staff ex parte by telephone or otherwise unless requested, and may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk only when information cannot be found through all available resources.
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In the event that the parties resolve a pending motion, they must notify the Court immediately.
Summary: Parties must immediately notify the Court if a pending motion is resolved.
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Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Summary: Counsel must not contact Court or staff by telephone or ex parte unless requested.
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In addition to filing, counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of their (Proposed) Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the chambers email address.
Summary: Counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to chambers.
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If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.
Summary: If the deposition materials do not fit in the Mandatory Chambers Copies box, the courier must buzz chambers for delivery at the courtroom doors.
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This information should be emailed to the CRD at 22 kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings should be emailed to the CRD at the specified address.
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Counsel are reminded that ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and are discouraged.
Summary: Ex parte applications are for extraordinary relief only and discouraged.
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Unless there is a likelihood that, upon motion by a party, the Court would order that any or all discovery is premature, counsel should begin to conduct discovery actively before the Scheduling Conference.
Summary: Discovery should begin actively before Scheduling Conference unless premature.
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Pro se/self-represented parties may use the chambers email solely to present documents for filing. The chambers email is not to be used in any way to communicate with the Judge or Clerk. All parties, including pro se/self-represented parties, shall refrain from writing letters to the Court, sending email messages, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the Court unless opposing counsel is present. All matters must be called to the Court’s attention by appropriate application or motion C.D. Cal. R. 83-2.5.
Summary: Chambers email only for filing documents, not for communication
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If an opposing party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by telephone or email as soon as possible.
Summary: Counsel not opposing an ex parte application must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by phone or email as soon as possible.
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Arrangements for bringing voluminous trial materials or exhibits into the Courtroom through the Building Vehicle Loading Dock, if required, may be made through the Space & Facilities Help Desk at (213) 894-1400. Before contacting Space & Facilities for a required security pass, prior approval of delivery time must be coordinated with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk. Once approval from the Clerk is received, logistical delivery information must be provided to Space & Facilities no later than 48 hours prior to the date of arrival to create and issue the required security pass.
Summary: Arrangements for bringing voluminous trial materials into the courthouse require prior approval from the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and 48 hours notice to Space & Facilities for a security pass.
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To the extent changes are made to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list, a Word version shall be emailed immediately to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Changes to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list must be emailed immediately as Word versions to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The Court attempts to cooperate with professional witnesses and will, except in extraordinary circumstances, accommodate them by permitting them to be called out of sequence. Counsel must anticipate any such possibility and discuss it with opposing counsel. If there is an objection, counsel must confer with the Court in advance.
Summary: Professional witnesses may be called out of sequence with advance notice and opposing counsel discussion.
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On the day of jury selection, the Court reserves the time from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to handle legal and administrative matters. Jury selection will commence promptly at 9:00 a.m. or as soon as jurors are available. All counsel must anticipate matters that may need to be addressed outside of the presence of the jury and raise them at the end of the day or during breaks. The Court does not make jurors wait while counsel discuss matters that should have been addressed previously. Short briefs addressing disputed issues are welcome.
Summary: Jury selection: 8:30-9:00 AM for legal matters, then promptly at 9:00 AM; raise jury-outside issues at day's end or during breaks; short briefs welcome for disputed issues.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing (i.e., real time transmission, daily transcripts) shall notify the reporter at least 2 weeks before the hearing date.
Summary: Special court reporter services require 2-week advance notice.
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If any counsel have reason to anticipate that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, counsel must give the Court advance notice. Counsel are directed to notify the CRD at the day’s adjournment if an unexpected legal issue arises that could not have been foreseen and addressed by a motion in limine. See Fed. R. Evid. 103.
Summary: Provide advance notice to court for anticipated difficult legal issues requiring research/briefing; notify CRD at adjournment for unexpected issues.
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Counsel are advised to check the availability of a selected date immediately prior to filing the motion.
Summary: Counsel must check motion date availability immediately before filing.
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The Joint Exhibit List shall be filed and emailed to Chambers twenty-eight (28) days before the FPTC. Any Amended Joint Exhibit List shall be filed and emailed to Chambers by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial. Joint Proposed Jury Instructions shall be filed and emailed to Chambers no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the FPTC. The parties shall file and email to Chambers clean and redline sets of: (1) their Joint Agreed Upon Proposed Jury Instructions; and (2) their Disputed Jury Instructions.
Summary: Certain trial documents must be emailed to Chambers in addition to filing.
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The parties may file and email to Chambers any proposed case-specific voir dire questions for the Court’s consideration no later than fourteen (14) days before the FPTC.
Summary: Parties may email proposed voir dire questions to Chambers no later than 14 days before FPTC.
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If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel shall make prior arrangements with the Court Security. Notice must be given to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than four (4) days before trial.
Summary: Notice to Courtroom Deputy Clerk at MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov required at least 4 days before trial if bringing electronic equipment.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as 'Real Time' transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify Court Reporting Services at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date.
Summary: Notice to Court Reporting Services required at least 14 days before hearing for special court reporter services.
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All counsel must anticipate matters that may need to be addressed outside of the presence of the jury and raise them at 8:30 a.m., during breaks, or at the end of the day. The Court is not in the practice of requiring jurors to sit idly by while counsel discuss matters that should have been addressed outside of the jury's presence.
Summary: Counsel must address non-jury matters at 8:30 AM, breaks, or end of day; not in jury's presence.
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Counsel shall notify both of the Judges’ courtroom deputies at least three (3) days in advance.
Summary: Counsel must notify both judges’ courtroom deputies at least three days in advance.
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Counsel must not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding the status of any matter before the court or seek any legal advice. Nor should counsel contact the Courtroom Deputy to inquire about court procedure when the answer is readily available by consulting the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules, or the court’s standing orders.
Summary: Counsel must not ask the Courtroom Deputy about case status or seek legal advice, and should not ask about procedures readily answered by the cited rules or standing orders.
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To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy, counsel should list their facsimile transmission numbers along with their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses on all papers.
Summary: Counsel must include fax, phone, and email on all filings.
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Communications with Chambers: Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, at (213) 894-1795, with appropriate inquiries. To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy, counsel should list their facsimile transmission numbers along with their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses on all papers.
Summary: Counsel may only contact the Courtroom Deputy (not chambers staff directly) by phone at (213) 894-1795 for appropriate inquiries.
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Ex Parte Applications. The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and does not usually set these matters for hearing. If a hearing is necessary, the parties will be notified. Ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and should be used with discretion. Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications.
Summary: Ex parte applications are considered on papers only, for extraordinary relief only.
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not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding status of rulings on motions, ex parte applications or stipulations. Counsel shall not contact the Court to ask if a matter is going forward. Notice will be given if the matter is taken off calendar.
Summary: Counsel prohibited from contacting Courtroom Deputy about motion status or case progress.
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Counsel shall not contact the Court to ask if a matter is going forward. Notice will be given if the matter is taken off calendar.
Summary: Counsel must not contact court to inquire about matter status; notice will be provided if taken off calendar.
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If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, he or she must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at joseph_remigio@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Counsel not opposing ex parte applications must email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
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Counsel shall not contact the Courtroom Deputy regarding status of rulings on motions, ex parte applications or stipulations. Counsel shall not contact the Court to ask if a matter is going forward.
Summary: Counsel prohibited from contacting Court about motion status, ex parte applications, stipulations, or whether matters are proceeding.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance in a court of a more senior district judge, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk ("CRD") via the chambers’ email address at:
Summary: Counsel must report calendar conflicts with senior district judge appearances to opposing counsel and CRD via chambers email immediately upon discovery.
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If a party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must promptly inform the CRD.
Summary: Counsel must promptly notify CRD if party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application.
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The parties shall file and email to Chambers a proposed joint general or special verdict form fourteen (14) days before the FPTC.
Summary: Parties must email the proposed verdict form to Chambers.
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The parties shall file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire.
Summary: Parties must email the Joint Statement of the Case to Chambers.
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For any trial requiring findings of fact and conclusions of law, each party shall file and email to Chambers its Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the format specified in Local Rule 52-3 no later than twenty-eight (28) days before the FPTC.
Summary: Parties must email Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to Chambers.
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In addition to filing, counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of their Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the chambers email address.
Summary: Counsel must email Word versions of Proposed Findings to Chambers.
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When ordered by the Court in a particular case, each party shall file and email to Chambers declarations containing the direct testimony of each witness whom that party intends to call at trial at least twenty-eight (28) days before the FPTC.
Summary: If ordered, parties must email declarations of direct testimony to Chambers.
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If such declarations are filed, each party shall file and email to Chambers any evidentiary objections to the declarations submitted by any other party at least fourteen (14) days before the FPTC.
Summary: If declarations are filed, parties must email objections to Chambers.
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If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel shall make prior arrangements with the Court Security. Notice must be given to the Courtroom Deputy at SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than four (4) days before trial.
Summary: Notice about electronic equipment for trial must be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy at least 4 days before trial.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the Court advance notice. The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury’s presence, the relevant party must inform the Courtroom Deputy before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting.
Summary: Parties must give advance notice of anticipated difficult legal issues and immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy of unexpected legal issues, preferably before jurors are excused.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the Court advance notice. The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury’s presence, the relevant party must inform the Courtroom Deputy before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting. The Court expects all parties to work diligently to minimize delays and avoid keeping jurors waiting.
Summary: Advance notice required for difficult legal issues; notify Courtroom Deputy immediately of unexpected issues; inform before jurors excused to minimize waiting.
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Remote appearances are not permitted absent good cause. The Court strongly prefers counsel to appear in person for MSJ hearings. If exceptional circumstances exist, counsel may file an application to appear remotely detailing such circumstance.
Summary: Remote appearances require good cause and application.
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Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a ruling or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate.
Summary: Counsel may contact the CRD for appropriate inquiries but not to inquire about the status of a ruling or to continue a proceeding.
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Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: All parties must be copied on any email to the CRD.
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Counsel must notify the Court at least two weeks before the scheduled hearing if the parties are conducting settlement discussions that may render the motion moot and must notify the Court immediately if a settlement is reached.
Summary: Counsel must notify Court at least two weeks before hearing of settlement discussions, and immediately if settlement reached.
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Per the memorandum of understanding between the Judges of the Central District of California, the United States Attorney’s Office, and the Federal Public Defender’s Office, “when an attorney has two or more matters scheduled on the same day at the same time before two or more judges, appearances shall be based on seniority of District Judges and then Magistrate Judges.” See https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/seniority-list.pdf. Counsel are expected to adhere to this agreement. If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance in a court of a more senior district judge, as soon as possible and not later than three (3) business days before the scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via the chambers’ email address at: SPG_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel should attempt in good faith to agree on a new date to accommodate the calendar conflict and should propose a new date agreed to by the parties by Stipulation and [Proposed] Order.
Summary: Calendar conflicts resolved by judge seniority; notify opposing counsel and clerk via email at least 3 business days before appearance.
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Counsel shall not contact the courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) to inquire about (1) the status of a pending matter or (2) court procedure addressed in the Local Rules and the Court’s standing orders. Any appropriate inquiry directed to the CRD must be by email only, copied to all parties.
Summary: CRD inquiries limited to email only, copied to all parties; no status or procedure questions.
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Email requests for relief that should be filed on
Summary: Email requests for relief must be filed properly, not via email.
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If the magistrate judge to whom the parties have consented becomes unavailable after the case has been referred, the parties shall meet and confer in good faith to select another magistrate judge on the Voluntary Consent List to preside over the case.
Summary: Parties must meet and confer to select new magistrate judge if original becomes unavailable.
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A belated settlement notice wastes scarce judicial resources and will subject the offending parties to sanctions—and it may also result in the release of the tentative ruling.
Summary: Late settlement notice may result in sanctions and release of tentative ruling.
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d) If you need additional equipment, such as a shadow box, overhead projector, etc., call my Courtroom Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. 2 days BEFORE trial, so that the necessary arrangements may be made.
Summary: Counsel must call Courtroom Clerk by 4:30 p.m. 2 days before trial to request additional equipment.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the Court advance notice. The parties must notify the CRD immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. To the extent such issue needs to be addressed outside the jury's presence, the relevant party must inform the CRD before jurors are excused for the day to minimize the time jurors are kept waiting. The Court expects all parties to work diligently to minimize delays and avoid keeping jurors waiting.
Summary: Advance notice required for difficult legal issues; immediate notification for unexpected issues; minimize juror waiting time.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as daily transcripts, must notify Court Reporting Services at least two (2) weeks before the hearing date.
Summary: A party requesting special court reporter services must notify Court Reporting Services at least two weeks before the hearing.
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Counsel must not contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via the Chambers’ email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: No ex parte contact with chambers; CRD email only for appropriate matters
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Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court. Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned.
Summary: No status inquiries to CRD; calls/emails about submitted documents will not be returned
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There are limited available hearings on any given date. Counsel are encouraged to reserve a date as soon as possible.
Summary: Limited hearing dates available; reserve as soon as possible.
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Only proposed order signature items should be emailed to the chambers’ email address. Do not email other associated documents and do not use this email address for communication with the Court or the Clerk.
Summary: Chambers email SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov may only be used for proposed order signature items; not for other documents or communication.
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the CRD at SSS_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than the Monday before the hearing.
Summary: Contact chambers CRD via email no later than the Monday before the hearing.
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Ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and are disfavored. The Court may impose sanctions for misuse of ex parte applications.
Summary: Ex parte applications only for extraordinary relief; misuse may result in sanctions.
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The Court provides audio/visual equipment for use during trial. The parties are encouraged to use it. More information is available at: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/clerk-services/courtroom-technology. If counsel wishes to arrange for the use of additional equipment beyond what is ordinarily available in the courtroom, counsel must email Chambers at least one (1) week before trial so that the necessary arrangements may be made.
Summary: AV equipment available; additional equipment requires 1-week advance email notice
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Remote appearances are disfavored absent good cause shown in a declaration concurrently filed with the moving papers or the opposition.
Summary: Remote appearances require good cause shown in a declaration.
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The Court seldom permits telephonic appearances. The Court strongly prefers counsel to appear in person for motion hearings and pretrial and settlement conferences. If exceptional circumstances exist, counsel may file an application to appear telephonically detailing such circumstance.
Summary: Telephonic appearances are rarely permitted; require exceptional circumstances.
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A proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order (“Proposed FPTCO”) shall be filed and emailed to Chambers
Summary: Proposed FPTCO must be emailed to Chambers.
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If counsel for any party needs to arrange for the installation of their own equipment, such as video monitors, notebooks, or projection equipment, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (CRD) no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
Summary: Counsel must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial if they need to install their own audio/visual equipment.
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All pretrial documents listed above, including any amended documents, shall be filed and emailed to Chambers the day set forth in the schedule that they are due.
Summary: Pretrial documents must be emailed to chambers on the due date.
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Except for motions in limine and oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, Counsel shall email all of the above, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Most pretrial documents must be emailed in Microsoft Word format to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, with exceptions for motions in limine, oppositions, settlement report, and direct testimony declarations.
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Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as "Real Time" transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify the court reporter at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date. At least seven (7) days before the commencement of trial, counsel for the parties shall provide the court reporter with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings that may come up during trial. This information should be emailed to Court Reporter Services at ReportersCACD@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties must notify court reporter 14 days before hearing for special services and provide a list of unusual words 7 days before trial via email.
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Before filing a motion, the moving party should check the Court’s webpage for available hearing dates. The parties should not calendar a matter on a date that is closed on the Court’s webpage. If this occurs, the court will re-calendar the matter for another day.
Summary: Check court webpage for available hearing dates before filing motions.
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Ex parte applications to allow defendants to travel should be made well in advance of the proposed date of travel.
Summary: Travel-related ex parte applications should be filed well in advance.
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The opposing party should advise the CRD as soon as possible whether it intends to oppose the ex parte application.
Summary: Opposing party must notify CRD promptly if intending to oppose ex parte application.
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Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a ruling or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate.
Summary: Counsel may contact the CRD for appropriate inquiries but not for status of rulings or continuances.
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The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: Preferred communication with CRD is via email to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, and all parties must be copied.
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For Applications that have already been denied by a previous duty judge and that are being re-filed with amendments or corrections, the notice email must be sent to the judge who denied the original Application even if a different judge is on duty the day the Amended Application is filed, unless the Amended Application requires emergency attention outside regular court hours.
Summary: For re-filed denied Applications, the notice email must be sent to the judge who denied the original, unless it is an emergency outside regular hours.
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With the exception of requesting informal discovery conferences, all parties, including pro se litigants, shall not initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by writing letters, sending email messages, making telephone calls to Chambers, or otherwise communicating with the Court unless opposing counsel is present.
Summary: Parties (including pro se) may not initiate contact with Chambers by letter, email, or phone unless opposing counsel is present, except for informal discovery conference requests.
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The Court may permit appearances or arguments by way of telephone or video upon a showing that a personal appearance will cause undue hardship.
Summary: Telephonic/video appearances allowed with showing of undue hardship
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If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, he or she must inform the courtroom deputy clerk at (213) 894-5452.
Summary: Counsel must notify courtroom deputy clerk if not opposing ex parte application
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Counsel are equally welcome to appear in person or via Zoom video for any hearings, as they prefer. There is no need to give the Court notice or to make a request for either kind of appearance; please do not do so. If a video appearance is not possible, Zoom Telephonic appearances are permitted.
Summary: Counsel may appear in person or via Zoom without notice; telephonic allowed if video not possible.
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If the nonmoving party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the CRD by telephone.
Summary: If not opposing an ex parte application, counsel must inform the CRD by telephone.
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- (213)-894-2833
Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (213)-894-2833.
Summary: Contact CRD via email or phone for appropriate matters only
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Except for motions in limine and oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, Counsel shall email all of the above, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel must email pretrial documents to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Any Amended Witness List must be filed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial and emailed to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: Amended Witness List must be emailed to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The Court will call a jury panel only when it is satisfied the case is ready for trial. The Court anticipates jury selection will take only a few hours. The parties should be prepared to proceed with opening statements and witness examination immediately after jury selection.
Summary: Jury panel called only when case is ready; jury selection expected to take a few hours
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(c) The parties must notify the CRD in advance if any party, counsel, or witness requires a reasonable accommodation based on a disability or other reason.
Summary: Parties must notify CRD in advance of any reasonable accommodation needs.
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This Court hears civil motions on Wednesdays, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Summary: Civil motions are heard on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM.
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2 one week in advance of any hearing, Judge Snyder will permit oral argument on calendared motions to be heard telephonically if (a) all involved parties consent to the telephone hearing, (b) the parties anticipate presenting limited argument, and (c) the Court’s calendar permits such telephonic oral argument to be heard. The telephonic hearing will be scheduled at a time convenient for the Court and the parties, on the Monday originally scheduled for the hearing of the motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules. The party bringing the motion will initiate the conference call, and when all counsel are present on the line, will contact the Court. Callers will hold on the line until their motion is ready to be heard, at which time they will be connected with the Court, the case will be called, and the telephonic hearing will commence.
Summary: Telephonic oral argument permitted with advance notice and party consent.
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The Court provides audio/visual equipment for use during trial. The parties are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the equipment if they wish to use it.
Summary: Court provides audio/visual equipment for trial use.
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The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to chambers at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Chambers email address for receiving digital courtesy copies of plea agreements is CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The parties may file and email to Chambers (CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) any proposed case-specific voir dire questions for the Court’s consideration.
Summary: Parties may email proposed case-specific voir dire questions to Chambers for consideration.
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The Court hears motions in civil actions on Fridays, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Summary: Motions heard on Fridays at 1:30 PM
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The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and does not usually set these matters for hearing.
Summary: Ex parte applications considered on papers, not usually set for hearing.
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- (213) 894-0239
For appropriate matters only, counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at CV_@cacd.uscourts.gov, or by telephone at (213) 894-0239.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk via email or phone for appropriate matters only.
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The parties should review carefully any motion requirements of the assigned magistrate judge to ensure that motions are made timely.
Summary: Review magistrate judge's motion requirements for timely filing.
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Counsel may contact the courtroom deputy clerk with appropriate inquiries. The preferred method of communication with the courtroom deputy clerk is email.
Summary: Counsel may contact the courtroom deputy clerk by email for appropriate inquiries.
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On the day of jury selection, the Court reserves the time from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to handle legal and administrative matters. Jury selection will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. or as soon as jurors are available. Thereafter, legal and administrative matters will be addressed between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Summary: Legal/administrative matters: 8:30-9:00 on jury selection day, 7:45-8:00 thereafter.
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If settlement is reached at any time in this litigation, the parties shall immediately notify the Court by telephone, email, or by filing a notice of settlement. Local Rule 40-2.
Summary: Parties must immediately notify court of settlement by phone, email, or filing.
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- (714) 338-4543
All appropriate inquiries should be directed to Judge Carter’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (714) 338-4543 or DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Appropriate inquiries should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by phone at (714) 338-4543.
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If settlement is reached at any time in this litigation, the parties shall immediately notify the Court by telephone, email, or by filing a notice of settlement. Local Rule 40-2. The Court’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk can be reached at (714) 338-4543. The Court’s email address is DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties must immediately notify the Court of settlement by telephone; contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (714) 338-4543.
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Both parties should submit their proposed jury instructions (preferably in Word format) to the Court at DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed jury instructions should be emailed to DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The parties should submit their proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law (preferably in Word format) to the Court at DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law should be emailed to DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The parties should submit the proposed verdict form (in Word format) to the Court at DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed verdict form should be emailed to DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Parties should also submit their joint exhibit list (in Word format) to the Court at DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Joint exhibit list should be emailed to DOC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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I. Communications with Chambers ............................................................... 18
Summary: Communications with chambers are governed by specific rules.
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Communications with Chambers ............................................................... 18
Summary: Communications with chambers are permitted.
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If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance in a court of a more senior district judge, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via chambers email address at twyla_freeman@cacd.uscourts.gov as soon as possible and not later than three (3) business days before the scheduled appearance.
Summary: Chambers email (twyla_freeman@cacd.uscourts.gov) must be used to notify of calendar conflicts at least 3 business days in advance.
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Counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk of any agreements reached regarding any proposed exhibits, as well as those exhibits that may be received into evidence without a motion to admit.
Summary: Counsel must inform Courtroom Deputy Clerk of exhibit agreements and exhibits admitted without motion.
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The parties shall email the Proposed FPTCO in Microsoft Word format to chambers at FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Proposed FPTCO must be emailed to chambers at FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers email address for sending courtesy copies and amended documents.
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If any party anticipates that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, that party must give the court advance notice. The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk immediately of any unexpected legal issue that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance.
Summary: Parties must give advance notice of anticipated difficult legal issues and immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk of unexpected issues.
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If a party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, the party must inform the CRD via email as soon as possible.
Summary: Parties not opposing an ex parte application must notify the CRD via email as soon as possible.
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No chambers copies are necessary. Non-paper exhibits shall be delivered to the intake section of the Clerk’s Office in the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana. CDs are not accepted; only USB or flash drives are accepted.
Summary: No chambers copies needed; non-paper exhibits to Clerk's Office on USB only.
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Counsel must follow the Magistrate Judge’s procedures for scheduling matters for hearing. These procedures are stated on each Magistrate Judge’s webpage.
Summary: Must follow Magistrate Judge's scheduling procedures as stated on their webpage.
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This court hears motions on Thursdays, beginning at 10:00 a.m. If Thursday is a court holiday, motions will be heard on the next Thursday.
Summary: Motions heard on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.; if Thursday is holiday, heard on next Thursday.
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During the docketing process for any of the events on the “Under Seal Filing Events” menu, the screen will eventually turn RED. This is the indication that you are using a sealed document event. If the screen does not turn red, STOP immediately. You will need to start your docket entry over to ensure you are using the proper sealed document event.
Summary: CM/ECF screen turns red when using sealed document events.
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Counsel may indicate their pronouns and honorifics and those of the defendant by filing a letter, adding the information in the name block or signature line of the pleadings, or verbally informing the Court when making an appearance.
Summary: Counsel may indicate pronouns and honorifics via letter, name block/signature line, or verbal notification.
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Counsel,” as used in this Order, includes defendants appearing pro se.
Summary: Pro se defendants are included in the definition of 'counsel' for this standing order.
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Motions shall be filed in accordance with Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 47 and Local Criminal Rule 49, et seq., unless superseded by this Order. The Court hears motions in criminal actions on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
Summary: Motions in criminal actions heard Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
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The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy in advance if any party, counsel, or witness requires a reasonable accommodation based on a disability or other reason.
Summary: Parties must notify Courtroom Deputy in advance for reasonable accommodations.
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The Court generally will accommodate witnesses by permitting them to be called out of sequence. Counsel should meet and confer in advance and make every effort to resolve the matter.
Summary: Court may permit out-of-sequence witness calls; counsel should meet and confer.
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Counsel may email proposed signature items in Word format to HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. This email address should not be used for communication with the Court or the Courtroom Deputy.
Summary: Proposed signature items may be emailed to specific chambers address in Word format.
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For appropriate matters only, the Courtroom Deputy may be contacted directly at Wendy_Hernandez@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Courtroom Deputy may be contacted at specific email address for appropriate matters.
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Counsel may determine the status of any submitted motion, stipulation, or proposed order by accessing the docket sheet through PACER, which can be accessed via the Central District of California website.
Summary: Case status must be checked via PACER docket sheet, not by contacting chambers.
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This Court hears status conferences and scheduling conferences on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Summary: Status and scheduling conferences held Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
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This meeting may occur telephonically and need not occur in person. A written exchange of correspondence will not satisfy this requirement.
Summary: Rule 26(f) meeting may be telephonic; written correspondence insufficient.
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All discovery matters are referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Proposed protective orders must also be submitted to the Magistrate Judge.
Summary: All discovery matters referred to Magistrate Judge.
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Discovery disputes are resolved by the magistrate judge assigned to the action. See generally Local Rule 37.
Summary: Discovery disputes are resolved by the assigned magistrate judge.
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Magistrates: Do the parties wish to have a Magistrate Judge preside? Under 28 U.S.C. § 636, the parties may consent to have a Magistrate Judge preside over all the proceedings, not just discovery. They may pick any Magistrate Judge (not just the one assigned to this case) from among those Magistrate Judges who accept these designations. (They are identified on the Central District’s website, which also contains the consent form.)
Summary: Parties may consent to have any Magistrate Judge preside over all proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 636.
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If you seek a protective order, propose it to opposing counsel before the Scheduling Conference, if at all possible. Protective Order should be submitted to the assigned Magistrate Judge for consideration.
Summary: Protective orders should be proposed to opposing counsel before Scheduling Conference and submitted to assigned Magistrate Judge.
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Copies of this and all other orders of this Court that may become applicable to this case are available on the Central District of California website, at “www.cacd.uscourts.gov,” under “Judge’s Procedures and Schedules.” Copies of the Local Rules are available on the website.
Summary: Court orders and Local Rules available on Central District of California website
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- 213-894-2485 (Los Angeles) or 714-338-4610 (Santa Ana) ?
In the event that an after-hours emergency arises, the Court can be reached through United States Marshal’s Command Center in Los Angeles (213-894-2485) or Santa Ana (714-338-4610).
Summary: After-hours emergencies: contact the U.S. Marshal's Command Center.
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by e-mailing a copy to the Court Room Deputy (JVS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov)
Summary: Electronic copies may be emailed to JVS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The Court reserves the time from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to handle legal and administrative matters outside of the presence of the jury. The trial before the jury will commence promptly at 9:00 a.m. Counsel are urged to anticipate matters which may need discussion or hearing outside of the presence of the jury and to raise them during this period, during breaks or at the end of the day.
Summary: Court reserves 8:30-9:00 a.m. for matters outside jury presence; counsel should raise issues during this time.
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Please rise when addressing the Court and rise when the jury enters or leaves the courtroom.
Summary: Counsel must rise when addressing court or jury enters/exits.
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D. The Court attempts to cooperate with physicians, scientists, and all other professional witnesses and will, except in extraordinary circumstances, accommodate them by permitting them to be put on out of sequence. Counsel must anticipate any such possibility and discuss it with opposing counsel. If there is objection, confer with the Court in advance.
Summary: Professional witnesses may be called out of sequence with advance notice.
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- (951) 328-2254
If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, (951) 328-2254.
Summary: Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy Clerk if not opposing ex parte application.
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Counsel are directed to review the Central District’s website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov for the Local Rules, filing procedures, judges' procedures and schedules, calendars, forms, and Pacer access.
Summary: Counsel must review Central District website for rules, procedures, and forms.
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- (951) 328-2254
Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Maynor Galvez, by telephone at (951) 328-2254 or by email at maynor_galvez@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk only if information cannot be found through available resources.
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- (951) 328-2254
If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, (951) 328-2254.
Summary: Counsel must inform Courtroom Deputy Clerk if not opposing ex parte application.
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Counsel will be notified by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk of the Court’s ruling or of a hearing time and date should the Court determine that a hearing is necessary.
Summary: Courtroom Deputy Clerk will notify counsel of rulings or hearing dates.
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Counsel are directed to review the Central District’s website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov for the Local Rules, filing procedures, judges' procedures and schedules, calendars, forms, and Pacer access.
Summary: Counsel must review Central District website for rules, procedures, and forms.
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- (951) 328-2254
Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Maynor Galvez, by telephone at (951) 328-2254 or by email at maynor_galvez@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk only if information cannot be found through available resources.
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Copies of this and all other orders of this Court that may become applicable to this case are available on the Central District of California website, at www.cacd.uscourts.gov, under “Judge’s Procedures and Schedules.” Copies of the Local Rules are available on the website.
Summary: Court orders and local rules available on Central District of California website.
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In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A), the Court will not reverse any order of the Magistrate Judge unless it has been shown that the Magistrate Judge's order is clearly erroneous or contrary to law.
Summary: Magistrate Judge orders reversed only if clearly erroneous or contrary to law.
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Motions shall be filed in accordance with Local Rule 6-1 and Local Rule 7. In general, this Court hears motions on Mondays, beginning at 8:30 a.m. If Monday is a national holiday, motions will be heard on the following Monday.
Summary: Motions heard on Mondays at 8:30 AM, or following Monday if holiday.
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send an e-mail to the chambers generic e-mail at JFW_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers email address for criminal sealing request submissions is JFW_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Copies of this and all other orders of this Court that may become applicable to this case are available on the Central District of California website, at www.cacd.uscourts.gov, under “Judge’s Procedures and Schedules.” Copies of the Local Rules are also available on the website.
Summary: Court orders and Local Rules available on court website.
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- Phone
- 714-338-4736
Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Clarissa Lara, by telephone at 714-338-4736 or by email at Clarissa_Lara@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Summary: Counsel may contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk by phone only if information cannot be found through other resources.
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Motions shall be filed in accordance with Local Rule 7. This Court hears motions on Fridays, beginning at 10:30 a.m. It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Court Clerk before filing a motion in a civil motion. Counsel must check the Court’s website for Closed Motion Dates.
Summary: Motions heard Fridays at 10:30 AM; no need to clear date with clerk; check website for closed dates.
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Chambers Email Address All Documents, Including the required submission of Proposed Orders in MS Word Format: jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers email for all documents including proposed orders in MS Word format.
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You may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“the Clerk”) by emailing JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, with appropriate inquiries.
Summary: Pro se parties may email the Clerk at JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov for appropriate inquiries.
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jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers contact email address is jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers email address is jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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counsel must submit electronic versions (in Microsoft Word format) to the Court at the following email address: JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov is the email address for submitting electronic jury instruction files.
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www.cacd.uscourts.gov 3 jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers contact email address is jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, listed in the page footer.
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jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers contact email address is jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers email address is jls_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The courtesy copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Chambers email address for sending courtesy copies is kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Copies of other orders of this Court that may become applicable to this case are available on the Central District of California website, at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov, under “Judges’ Procedures and Schedules.” Copies of the Local Rules are available on the website.
Summary: Court orders and Local Rules available on Central District of California website.
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kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Chambers email address for proposed order submissions is kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Chambers email address for courtesy copy delivery is kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The parties must submit an electronic version (Word format) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Use email kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to submit required trial documents to chambers.
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This information should be emailed to the CRD at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Email unusual words list to CRD at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The preferred method of communication with the courtroom deputy clerk is through the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Preferred communication method with courtroom deputy clerk is email.
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The Magistrate Judge's initials follow the District Judge's initials next to the case number on this Order.
Summary: Magistrate Judge's initials appear next to District Judge's initials on case number.
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In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A), the Court will not reverse any order of the Magistrate Judge unless it has been shown that the Magistrate Judge's order is clearly erroneous or contrary to law.
Summary: Magistrate Judge's orders are only reversed if clearly erroneous or contrary to law.
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Discovery is not stayed prior to the Scheduling Conference or after dates have been set unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Summary: Discovery is not stayed before Scheduling Conference unless Court orders otherwise.
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It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk prior to the filing of a motion, but counsel shall review the Court's closed motion dates prior to selecting a date.
Summary: No need to clear hearing date before filing, but review closed motion dates first.
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All criminal matters are heard on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.
Summary: Criminal matters are heard on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.
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A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at the conclusion of the plea hearing. It will be scheduled for no less than 14 weeks after the plea hearing to permit the preparation of the presentence report.
Summary: Sentencing hearings scheduled at least 14 weeks after plea hearing.
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If the defendant does not intend to file a brief, the Courtroom Deputy Clerk shall be notified no less than 14 prior to the sentencing Hearing.
Summary: Defendant must notify clerk 14 days before sentencing if not filing brief.
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The Court hears all motions in limine, which shall be numbered sequentially by each party who presents them, at the time of the Final Pretrial Conference.
Summary: Motions in limine heard at Final Pretrial Conference, numbered sequentially.
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If an opposing party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by telephone or email as soon as possible.
Summary: Non-opposing parties must notify clerk by phone/email if not opposing ex parte application.
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Pro se/self-represented parties may continue to present all documents to the Clerk for filing in paper format pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.2. However, the Court will also permit self-represented parties to present all documents to the Clerk for filing by email so long as they comply with the following requirements:
Summary: Pro se parties may file by email with specific requirements
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by email to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
Summary: Nonpaper electronic exhibits may be submitted via email to chambers at mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The Court provides audio/visual equipment for use during trial. More information is available at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/clerk-services/courtroom-technology.
Summary: Court provides AV equipment; details available online.
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The Court will call a jury panel only when it is satisfied that the matter is ready for trial. Jury selection usually takes only a few hours. Counsel should be prepared to proceed with opening statements and witness
Summary: Jury panel called only when court deems matter ready; jury selection takes a few hours.
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You may contact the Courtroom Deputy, Rita Sanchez, at rita_sanchez@cacd.uscourts.gov or (213) 894-1527, with appropriate inquiries. The Courtroom Deputy is not an attorney and will not provide you with any legal advice. The Courtroom Deputy cannot waive any of the requirements of this, or any other, Order.
Summary: Contact Courtroom Deputy for inquiries; they cannot provide legal advice or waive requirements.
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When referring to an exhibit, counsel should refer to its exhibit number.
Summary: Counsel must refer to exhibits by their exhibit number.
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Hearings on motions and Status Conferences are held on Mondays, at 1:30 p.m.
Summary: Motions and status conferences heard on Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
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On the first day of trial, court will commence at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. On the first day of trial, counsel must appear at 8:30 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters with the Court. After the first day of trial, trial days are Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. with two twenty-minute breaks.
Summary: Trial schedule: Day 1 (9:00 AM-4:30 PM with 1-hour lunch, counsel at 8:30 AM); Days 2+ (Tue-Fri, 8:30 AM-2:00 PM with two 20-min breaks).
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Hearings shall be held on Fridays starting at 1:30 p.m.
Summary: Hearings scheduled on Fridays at 1:30 PM.
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The Court's CM/ECF system is available 24/7 for electronic filing of documents. Parties may register for access to PACER. For more information, please visit the Court's website.
Summary: CM/ECF system available 24/7 for electronic filing; parties may register for PACER access.
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Unrepresented litigants who cannot electronically file their documents in the CM/ECF system may mail their filings to the Clerk of Court at 255 E. Temple Street, Suite TS-134, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3332 or submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS). For additional filing information, please visit the Court's website, scroll down to the box labeled 'People without Lawyers,' and click 'Questions and Answers.'
Summary: Pro se litigants may mail filings to Clerk or use EDSS if unable to e-file.
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The preferred method of communication with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk is email. To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, counsel should list their email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.
Summary: Email is preferred for communicating with Courtroom Deputy Clerk; include email and phone on all papers.
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All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Word format and emailed to MWC Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Emailed submissions to Chambers must be sent to MWC Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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All pretrial documents listed above, including any amended documents, shall be filed and emailed in Word version to MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov the day they are due.
Summary: Pretrial documents must be emailed in Word version to MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the due date.
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If such declarations are filed, each party shall file and email to Chambers any evidentiary objections to the declarations submitted by any other party at least fourteen (14) days before the FPTC.
Summary: Evidentiary objections must be emailed to Chambers.
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For any trial requiring findings of fact and conclusions of law, each party shall file and email to Chambers its Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the format specified in Local Rule 52-3 no later than twenty-eight (28) days before the FPTC.
Summary: Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be emailed to Chambers.
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In addition to filing, counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of their Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the chambers email address.
Summary: Counsel must email Microsoft Word versions of Proposed Findings to chambers.
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When ordered by the Court in a particular case, each party shall file and email to Chambers declarations containing the direct testimony of each witness whom that party intends to call at trial at least twenty-eight (28) days before the FPTC.
Summary: Declarations of direct testimony must be emailed to Chambers.
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The case-specific glossary shall be filed and emailed in Word version to Chambers no later than the Friday before trial.
Summary: Case-specific glossary must be emailed to Chambers.
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Counsel may indicate their pronouns and honorifics and those of the defendant by filing a letter, adding the information in the name block or signature line of the pleadings, or verbally informing the Court when making an appearance.
Summary: Counsel may indicate pronouns/honorifics via letter, pleadings, or verbal notice.
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If an opposing party does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy by email as soon as possible.
Summary: Non-opposition to ex parte applications must be reported to Courtroom Deputy by email promptly.
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The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email at MRA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Preferred communication method with the CRD is email at MRA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The Final Pretrial Conference (“PTC”) will be held on the date specified on the last page of this Order, unless the Court expressly waived the PTC at the Scheduling Conference. (In the rare cases where the Court waives a PTC, the parties must follow Local Rule 16-10.)
Summary: Final Pretrial Conference date specified in order unless waived at scheduling conference
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This Court will not conduct settlement conferences in non-jury cases unless counsel for all parties and their respective clients agree either in writing or on the record.
Summary: Settlement conferences not conducted in non-jury cases without agreement
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The Court expects the parties to resolve discovery issues by themselves in a courteous, reasonable, and professional manner. Unless otherwise directed, the assigned Magistrate Judge will rule on all discovery motions and handle all discovery issues.
Summary: Parties expected to resolve discovery issues themselves; Magistrate Judge rules on discovery motions unless otherwise directed.
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Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the Courtroom Deputy via the court’s chambers email at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Counsel may email the Courtroom Deputy about appropriate matters only at the listed chambers email address.
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Discovery disputes are resolved by, and should be brought to the attention of, the magistrate judge assigned to the action. Discovery should begin early in the litigation and may commence prior to the Scheduling Conference.
Summary: Discovery disputes go to magistrate judge; discovery can begin before scheduling conference.
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The Court's Electronic Document Submission System ("EDSS") allows people without lawyers who have pending cases in the United States District Court for the Central District of California or who wish to file a new case to submit documents electronically to the Clerk's Office. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Court's website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss
Summary: Pro se parties can use EDSS to electronically file documents.
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To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy, counsel should list their facsimile transmission numbers along with their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses on all papers.
Summary: Include fax, phone, and email on all papers for Courtroom Deputy communication.
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All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge to hear all discovery disputes.
Summary: All discovery disputes are referred to Magistrate Judge.
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Before filing a motion, the moving party should first email the CRD to discuss available dates.
Summary: Moving parties should email CRD to discuss available motion dates before filing.
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Fourteen (14) days before FPTC: The parties shall file and email to Chambers: (1) their Joint Agreed Upon Proposed Jury Instructions and (2) their Disputed Jury Instructions.
Summary: Parties must email jury instructions to Chambers in addition to filing.
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The parties may file and email to Chambers any proposed case-specific voir dire questions for the Court’s consideration no later than fourteen (14) days before the FPTC.
Summary: Parties may email proposed voir dire questions to Chambers.
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If counsel does not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by telephone or email as soon as possible.
Summary: Counsel not opposing ex parte application must notify Courtroom Deputy Clerk via telephone or email immediately.
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The opposing party should advise the CRD as soon as possible whether it intends to oppose the ex parte application.
Summary: Opposing party in ex parte TRO application must notify CRD of intention to oppose as soon as possible.
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The parties must notify the Courtroom Deputy in advance if any party, counsel, or witness requires a reasonable accommodation based on a disability or other reason.
Summary: Parties must notify Courtroom Deputy in advance of any reasonable accommodation needs.
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The Court generally will accommodate witnesses by permitting them to be called out of sequence. Counsel should meet and confer in advance and make every effort to resolve the matter.
Summary: Court may permit witnesses to be called out of sequence; counsel should meet and confer in advance.
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The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email at SPG_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Email is the preferred method of communication with the CRD.
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The Court provides audio/visual equipment for use during trial. The parties are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this equipment. More information is available at: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/clerk-services/courtroom-technology.
Summary: Court provides AV equipment; parties encouraged to familiarize themselves.
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- Phone
- 213-894-3061
The Court has equipment available for use during trial. Details are posted on the Court’s website. To make reservations for training, call the Courtroom Technology Help Desk at 213-894-3061.
Summary: Court provides trial technology; training reservations via phone.
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Tentative rulings will be made available on Judge Blumenfeld’s webpage the afternoon before the hearing by 6:00 p.m.
Summary: Tentative rulings posted by 6:00 p.m. the day before hearing.
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The CMO deadlines will not be continued absent a timely showing of good cause presented in a Word document along with a proposed order delivered to Judge Blumenfeld’s chambers email (SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov).
Summary: Extension requests must be delivered to Judge Blumenfeld's chambers email at SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) via Chambers’ email address at: SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov at least three business days before the scheduled appearance.
Summary: Chambers can be contacted via email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov for calendar conflict notifications.
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Counsel may determine the status of any submitted motion, stipulation, or proposed order by accessing the docket sheet through PACER, which can be accessed via the Central District of California’s website.
Summary: Check status of submissions via PACER docket sheet
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The Court hears scheduling conferences on Fridays beginning at 1:00 p.m.5
Summary: Scheduling conferences held Fridays at 1:00 PM
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The parties should notify the Court if they believe that further settlement or mediation would be beneficial via email to the Court’s CRD at SSS_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Email SSS_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov for beneficial settlement/mediation
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For all motions, if the hearing date selected is not available, the Court will issue a minute order continuing the date.
Summary: Court will issue minute order continuing hearing if date not available.
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The parties should notify the Court if they believe that further settlement or mediation would be beneficial via email to the Court’s CRD at SSS_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Parties may notify the Court via email if further settlement or mediation would be beneficial.
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Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s CRD and must follow the Magistrate Judge’s procedures to schedule matters for hearing.
Summary: Counsel must contact the Magistrate Judge's CRD and follow their procedures to schedule discovery hearings.
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contact the CRD via the Court’s chambers email address at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to reserve a hearing date
Summary: Chambers email address for scheduling hearing dates for certain motions.
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A proposed order must be filed and attached to the evidentiary objections as a separate Word document consistent with Local Rule 52-4.1 and emailed directly to the Court's chambers email address at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: The proposed order must be emailed to chambers at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The Court hears motions in criminal actions on Fridays, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Non-Custody cases are heard starting at 9:00 a.m. and Custody cases are heard starting at 10:00 a.m.
Summary: Criminal motions heard Fridays at 9:00 AM (non-custody) or 10:00 AM (custody).
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The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: Email is preferred method to contact CRD; must copy all parties on emails.
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Motions must be filed in accordance with L.R. 6 and 7. Judge Hsu hears civil motions on Fridays beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Summary: Civil motions heard by Judge Hsu on Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
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A party that makes a request and provides the information specified in paragraphs 4.4.1 or 4.4.2 may disclose the designated material to the identified in-house counsel or expert unless, within seven days of delivering the request, the party receives a written objection from the designator providing detailed grounds for the objection.
Summary: Disclosure to in-house counsel or expert allowed unless written objection received within 7 days.
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All challenges to objections from the designator shall proceed under Local Rule 37-1 through Local Rule 37-4.
Summary: Challenges to confidentiality objections follow Local Rules 37-1 through 37-4.
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The designator may visually monitor the activities of the inspecting party’s representatives during any source code review, but only to ensure that there is no unauthorized recording, copying or transmission of the source code.
Summary: Designator may visually monitor source code review to prevent unauthorized recording, copying, or transmission.
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This Order in no way excuses noncompliance with a lawful subpoena or court order.
Summary: Order does not excuse noncompliance with lawful subpoenas or court orders.
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Any Amended Witness List must be filed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial and emailed to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: Amended Witness Lists must be emailed to chambers at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Any Amended Joint Exhibit List must be filed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial and emailed to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.
Summary: Amended Joint Exhibit Lists must be emailed to chambers at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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If a party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must promptly inform the CRD.
Summary: Counsel must promptly inform CRD if not opposing ex parte application.
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The Court hears motions in criminal actions on Fridays, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Summary: Motions in criminal actions heard on Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
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The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: Email is preferred method to contact CRD; counsel must copy all parties on emails.
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Judge Hsu hears civil motions on Fridays beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Summary: Judge Hsu hears civil motions on Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
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The courtroom deputy clerk, Ms. Christianna Howard, can be reached by email at Christianna_Howard@cacd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (213) 894-7103.
Summary: Deputy Clerk Christianna Howard is reachable via email at Christianna_Howard@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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The Court rarely issues tentative rulings before hearings. If so, they are typically emailed to counsel one (1) court day before the hearing. If both parties notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk that they submit on the tentative ruling, the hearing will be vacated.
Summary: Tentative rulings emailed 1 court day before hearing; hearing vacated if both parties submit on tentative ruling.
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Counsel shall not initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the courtroom deputy clerk ("CRD") with appropriate inquiries. Inquiring about the status of a ruling or contacting the CRD to continue a proceeding or take it off calendar generally are not appropriate. The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email to MAA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.
Summary: Preferred method of communication with courtroom deputy clerk is email to MAA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with all parties copied; telephone and status inquiries are not appropriate.
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Please submit the completed form to RAO_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Submit completed request for informal telephonic discovery conference by email to chambers.
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Motions shall be filed and set for hearing in accordance with Local Rule 6-1. Motions will be heard on Mondays commencing at 11:00 a.m. If Monday is a national holiday, this Court does not hear motions on the succeeding Tuesday. Any motion noticed for a holiday shall automatically be set to the next Monday without further notice
Summary: Motions heard Mondays at 11:00 AM; no motions on Tuesday after Monday holidays.
How may parties contact Central District of California?
Judge Otis D. Wright II: Counsel must not contact the court or chambers staff through ex parte means, including email or telephone.
The rule addresses email communications with Judge Sunshine S. Sykes' chambers. All pretrial documents, including amended documents, must be filed and emailed to Chambers on their due date.
Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: Counsel who need to install their own equipment must notify the CRD by 4:00 p.m. seven days before trial.
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