Central District of California Courtesy Copy Requirements

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Deliver required Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor.

Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas

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Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided the same day those documents are filed.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

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A copy of every motion-related filing, including patent claim-construction documents, must be delivered to chambers by drop box or overnight delivery.

A copy of every motion-related document filed (including documents pertaining to claim construction hearings in patent cases) must be delivered to the chambers drop box outside Courtroom 9D or transmitted to chambers via FedEx, UPS, or other overnight delivery service (the “Mandatory Chambers Copy”).

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Civil cases

One courtesy copy of all PTC documents must be delivered to chambers in a single three-ring binder, with numerical side-tabs, in the specified order, and with a table of contents.

The parties must submit courtesy copies of all PTC documents, to be prepared 8 and delivered to chambers as follows: 9 (i) One copy of all PTC documents (i.e., both plaintiff’s documents and 10 defendant’s documents) shall be delivered to the Court in one 11 three-ring binder; 12 (ii) Each document shall be separated by numerical side-tabs, and shall 13 be placed in the following order: (1) Proposed Pretrial Conference 14 Order; (2) Plaintiff’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (3) Defendant’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (4) Joint Witness List; (5) Joint Exhibit List and Stipulation; (6) Plaintiff’s Proposed Verdict Form; (7) Defendant’s Proposed Verdict Form; (8) Joint Proposed Jury Instructions; (9) Plaintiff’s Disputed Jury Instructions; (10) Defendant’s Disputed Jury Instructions; (11) Joint Statement of the Case; (12) Proposed Voir Dire Questions; (13) Joint Report re: Settlement; and (14) Other Pretrial documents; and (iii) The binder shall include a Table of Contents.

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Chambers copies of the specified e-filed motions, related papers, ex parte applications and related papers (except pro hac vice applications), and pretrial documents are mandatory and must be delivered to the chambers copy box or sent by overnight mail.

Mandatory chambers copies of the following e-filed documents shall be delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana or sent via overnight mail: all motions and related documents (oppositions, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications (excluding pro hac vice applications) and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and all pretrial documents.

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Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon on the day following filing.

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5.

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Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the day they are filed.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

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A mandatory chambers copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder.

The Mandatory Chambers Copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder.

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Civil cases

Counsel should not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to the Court.

Counsel should NOT deliver courtesy copies of these discovery documents to this Court.

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Do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

Please do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

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For a mandatory chambers copy at least one inch thick, the filing party should use a three-ring binder; blue backing is not required.

If the mandatory chambers copy of a document is an inch or more thick, the filing party should place the court’s copy in a three-ring binder (no blue backing is required).

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The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: An ex parte application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

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The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Summary: Parties must deliver a courtesy copy of the (disputed) joint statement of the case in accordance with Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

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The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Summary: Parties must deliver a courtesy copy of the agreed and disputed jury instruction sets pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

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One original (witness copy) and two copies (bench and courtroom deputy copies) shall be presented to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial.

Summary: Exhibits must be presented to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial as one original (witness copy) plus two copies (bench and courtroom deputy copies).

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At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (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 and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

Summary: At the time of trial, counsel must deliver three copies of the witness lists (call order and alphabetical), final jury instructions, final verdict form, exhibit list and exhibits, proposed voir dire questions, and statement of the case to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with Chambers Copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with that Magistrate Judge's procedures.

Summary: Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of moving papers and responses in accordance with that Magistrate Judge's procedures.

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Chambers Copies (paper copies that are sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the document) are required for the following documents only: (1) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents, including motions in limine); (2) ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders; and (3) pretrial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Summary: Paper Chambers Copies are required only for motion papers, ex parte applications and TROs, and pretrial documents, and must be sent to Chambers upon electronic filing.

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Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

Summary: Documents will not be considered until Chambers copies are submitted, and delay in submitting them delays consideration of the submission.

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The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: An ex parte application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

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The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Summary: Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day they are filed.

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A Mandatory Chambers Copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang's box outside of the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. the day after the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is filed.

Summary: A mandatory chambers copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be placed in Judge Hwang's box outside the Clerk's Office (fourth floor, Mendez Courthouse) by 12:00 p.m. the day after filing.

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A mandatory paper Chambers Copy of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by noon the following day.

Summary: A mandatory paper Chambers copy of all under-seal filing documents, together in one envelope, must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by noon the following day.

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Civil cases

Except for motions in limine, oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, Counsel shall email all of the below pretrial documents, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to MCS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Counsel must email all pretrial documents (including amended versions) to chambers at MCS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, except motions in limine, oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and declarations containing direct testimony.

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Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed Chambers copies of all documents. Counsel should consult the Court’s website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov, Judges’ Procedures and Schedules, Hon. Michael W. Fitzgerald, for further information regarding Chambers copies and motion procedures.

Summary: Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed Chambers copies of all documents; further details are on the judge's website.

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The binder of original exhibits with the Court's exhibit tags, yellow tags for plaintiff and blue tags for defendant, stapled to the front of the exhibit at the upper right-hand corner with the case number, case name, and exhibit number placed on each tag.

Summary: On the first day of trial, one set of binders of original exhibits must be submitted with the Court's exhibit tags (yellow for plaintiff, blue for defendant) stapled to the front upper right corner showing case number, case name, and exhibit number.

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Three copies of the party's (or joint) witness list in the order in which the witnesses may be called to testify.

Summary: Three copies of the party's (or joint) witness list, in the order the witnesses may be called, must be submitted to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial.

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Two (sets of) binders with a copy of each exhibit tabbed with numbers as described above for use by the Court. (Exhibit tags are not necessary on these copies.)

Summary: Two sets of binders containing a copy of each exhibit, tabbed with numbers, must be submitted for the Court's use; exhibit tags are not necessary on these copies.

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Counsel shall submit to the Court an original and copy of the binders.

Summary: Counsel must submit an original and a copy of the exhibit binders to the Court.

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Three copies of the joint exhibit list in the form specified in Local Rule 16-5 (Civil), which shall also be sent in Word or WordPerfect format to the Chambers email box no later than noon on the Monday before trial.

Summary: Three copies of the joint exhibit list in the form specified in Local Rule 16-5 (Civil) must be submitted on the first day of trial.

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Required

Never ?

Please do not provide chambers/courtesy copies. In the rare instance in which the Court would like chambers copies for a particular situation, the Court will issue an order requesting them.

Summary: Chambers/courtesy copies must not be provided; the Court will issue an order requesting them only in the rare instances it wants them.

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In addition to providing the single set of three-ring binders discussed above, the parties must also submit to the Court an easily accessible portable storage device (e.g., a USB flash drive) containing electronic versions of all exhibits and any excerpts of deposition transcripts to be used at trial, either as evidence or for impeachment. The storage device must be delivered to the judge's courtesy box located outside the Clerk's Office on the 4th floor of the courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before the start of trial.

Summary: Parties must deliver a portable storage device (e.g., USB flash drive) containing electronic versions of all trial exhibits and deposition excerpts to the judge's courtesy box outside the Clerk's Office by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before trial.

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The parties must promptly present the following materials to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial: 1. The single set of binders described above 2. One copy of any excerpts of deposition transcripts to be used as trial as evidence. This copy is for the Court's use. The parties must use their own copies during trial.

Summary: On the first day of trial, parties must promptly deliver to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk the exhibit binder set and one copy of deposition transcript excerpts for the Court's use.

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The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy is required only for specified filed documents (class certification, class approval, summary judgment motions, and others listed).

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Chambers Copies must be delivered to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing.

Summary: Chambers copies must be placed in the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 2 (2nd floor, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, CA) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day after filing.

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Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Counsel must deliver chambers copies of the motion for review papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

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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: An additional copy of the redlined pleading must be emailed to Chambers (SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) on the same day the amended pleading is filed electronically; absent good cause, failure to comply results in the amended pleading being struck.

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If the filing party and its counsel fail to deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rule 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: Failure to deliver a fully compliant mandatory chambers copy may result in rescheduling of related hearings and sanctions; pro se parties are exempt.

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Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge, and parties must not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

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Courtesy Copies must contain any applicable Proposed Orders and include tabs and/or dividers to separate any filings, declarations, or exhibits.

Summary: Courtesy copies must include any applicable proposed orders and use tabs or dividers to separate filings, declarations, and exhibits.

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Required

Never ?

Chambers/Courtesy Copies NOT REQUIRED. Please DO NOT provide chambers/courtesy copies. The Court no longer uses them. They will be discarded. In the rare instance in which the Court would like chambers copies for a particular situation, the Court will issue an order requesting them. In the absence of such an order DO NOT provide chambers copies of anything. Lodged items should be placed in Judge Birotte's box outside of the Clerk's Office on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Summary: Chambers and courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court issues an order requesting them; lodged items go in Judge Birotte's box.

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Always ?

Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page.

Summary: Chambers copies must be copies of the filed document showing the docket information at the top of each page; blue backing is not required.

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Civil cases

Copies of this new document should be given to the Court and opposing counsel.

Summary: Copies of the compiled interrogatory/requests-for-admission answers document should be given to the Court and opposing counsel.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with the corresponding judge's procedures.

Summary: Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of moving papers and responses consistent with the corresponding judge's procedures.

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Required

Never ?

Courtesy/chambers copies no longer required; please don't send them.

Summary: Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.

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Civil cases

Please comply with Local Rule 37 and deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case rather than to this Court.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge, not this Court.

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Civil cases

Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk at the time of filing.

Summary: A conformed copy of moving papers and responses must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk when filed.

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Civil cases

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, a Chambers copy is required.

Summary: A chambers copy is required when documentary evidence supporting or opposing a motion is more than 50 pages.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

Judge's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 4th floor, by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after the filing date.

Summary: Courtesy copies must be placed in the Judge’s courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after filing.

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Civil cases

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, a Chambers copy is required. If between 50-200 pages, the evidence must be separately bound and tabbed and include an index. If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the documents shall be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider on the right side.

Summary: Chambers copy required for motion evidence over 50 pages, with specific binding requirements based on page count.

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Civil cases

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Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL.'

Summary: Under seal chambers copies must be placed in manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'

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Civil cases

Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's courtroom deputy clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please comply with Local Rule 37 and deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case rather than to this Court.

Summary: Deliver chambers copies of discovery papers to assigned Magistrate Judge, not District Judge.

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Civil cases

Judge's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 4th floor, by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after the filing date.

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM on first court date after filing

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

• Courtesy/chambers copies no longer required; please don’t send them.

Summary: Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

Chambers/Courtesy Copies NOT REQUIRED. Please DO NOT provide chambers/courtesy copies. The Court no longer uses them. They will be discarded. In the rare instance in which the Court would like chambers copies for a particular situation, the Court will issue an order requesting them. In the absence of such an order DO NOT provide chambers copies of anything.

Summary: Chambers/courtesy copies are not required and will be discarded unless specifically requested by the Court.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

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Criminal cases

A mandatory paper chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the document listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Birotte's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 4th floor, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day after submission.

Summary: Mandatory paper chambers copy of sealing documents must be delivered to Judge Birotte's courtesy box by noon the day after submission.

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Criminal cases

Required

Always ?

The parties must provide Chambers Copies on the same day they are filed.

Summary: Chambers copies must be provided on the same day as filing.

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Criminal cases

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for joint statement of case and jury instructions.

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Criminal cases

parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Summary: Parties must deliver courtesy copies of documents per Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

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Criminal cases

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (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 and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

Summary: Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.

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Criminal cases

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy before consideration.

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Criminal cases

Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse no later than 12:00 p.m. on the court day following the filing of the document. Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 p.m. on the court day following filing.

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Mandatory chambers copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. The Court requires copies of: (i) initial pleadings (information, indictment, superseding information or indictment); (ii) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, non-oppositions, and any related document); (iii) trial documents (joint statement of the case, proposed voir dire, jury instructions, verdict form, joint exhibit list, joint witness list, and any disputes relating to any of the foregoing); (iv) plea agreements; and (v) sentencing position papers. Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse no later than 12:00 p.m. on the court day following the filing of the document. Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission. Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page. Filings that include highlighting, color photographs, "redlining," or the like should be printed in color.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies are required for specified documents (initial pleadings, motion papers, trial documents, plea agreements, sentencing position papers), delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. the court day after filing; documents are not considered until chambers copies are submitted.

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At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (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 and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

Summary: At trial, counsel must provide the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with three copies of the witness lists, jury instructions, verdict form, exhibit list, voir dire questions, and statement of the case.

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A Mandatory Chambers Copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang’s box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. the day after the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is filed.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copy of Joint Rule 26(f) Report due by 12:00 p.m. next day.

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Civil cases

Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents shall be delivered to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of electronically filed pretrial documents must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox.

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Required

Always ?

A mandatory paper Chambers Copy of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse by noon the following day.

Summary: Mandatory paper chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day.

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Required

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Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents shall be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of electronically filed pretrial documents must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox on the fourth floor of the courthouse.

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In addition to the three (3) sets of binders above, the parties must also submit to the court a USB flash drive containing PDF versions of all exhibits. The USB flash drive must be delivered to the Judge Hwang's courtesy box located outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the start of trial. Plaintiff's exhibits must be placed in a separate folder from Defendant's exhibits, and the document file names must include the exhibit number and a brief description of the document, for example: "Ex. 1 - Smith Declaration.pdf" or "Ex. 105 - Letter Dated 1-5- 20.pdf."

Summary: Parties must submit a USB flash drive with PDF versions of all exhibits to Judge Hwang's courtesy box by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial, with plaintiff and defendant exhibits in separate folders and descriptive file names.

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A Mandatory Chambers Copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang’s box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. the day after the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is filed.

Summary: A chambers copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang’s box by noon on the day after filing.

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Chambers Copies (paper copies that are sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the document) are required for the following documents only: (1) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents, including motions in limine; (2) ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders; and (3) pretrial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Summary: Chambers Copies are required only for the specified motion papers, ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders, and pretrial documents, upon electronic filing.

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The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: The Court will not consider an ex parte application until a mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

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Chambers Copies (paper copies that are sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the document) are required for the following documents only: (1) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents, including motions in limine; (2) ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders; and (3) pretrial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Summary: Chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents

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Required

Always ?

Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page. Filings that include highlighting, color photographs, “redlining,” or the like should be printed in color.

Summary: Chambers copies must include docket info on each page and be printed in color if original has color elements.

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The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Summary: Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided same day as filing.

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The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: Ex parte applications will not be considered until Mandatory Chambers Copy is provided.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with Chambers Copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with that Magistrate Judge’s procedures.

Summary: Chambers copies required for motions before Magistrate Judge

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Civil cases

The Court requires that mandatory copies of electronically filed documents be delivered to the judge’s mail box outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse no later than 12:00 p.m. on the first court day following the date when the documents are required filed.

Summary: Mandatory copies must be delivered to judge's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.

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Moreover, in all cases asserting claims under the antitrust laws, the patent laws or federal securities laws, and in such specific cases as may be designated by the Court, counsel must deliver to the Court two (2) mandatory copies of all documents that are electronically filed.

Summary: Two mandatory copies required for antitrust, patent, and securities cases.

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MANDATORY Courtesy Copies: Pursuant to General Order 08-11 and Local Rule 11-3, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, mandatory chambers copies of all filed documents, including Ex Parte or Temporary Restraining Order documents, must be delivered to the courtesy copy boxes next to the Customer Service window, at 350 W. 1st Street, Attention: Yolanda Skipper, on the 4th floor of the U.S. Courthouse, no later than 12:00 noon the following business day. The mandatory chambers copy must be prominently labeled CHAMBERS COPY on the face page. The mandatory chambers copy of all electronically filed documents must include the Notice of Electronic Filing as the last page of the document. Failure to timely supply courtesy copies of papers may result in the hearing being taken off calendar.

Summary: Mandatory courtesy copies required by 12:00 noon next business day; must be labeled and include NEF.

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Criminal cases

The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to chambers at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Government must send text-searchable digital copy of plea agreement to chambers email.

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The mandatory chambers 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 CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of attorney fees motion tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address upon filing of the motion.

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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 CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day the document is e-filed.

Summary: A Word-format copy of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers on the day the motion is e-filed.

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(2) one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy is required for overlength briefs when the court has granted leave to file the overlength brief.

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the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy is required for summary judgment motions, class certification motions, and their associated briefing (oppositions and replies).

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The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the Court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Criminal Rule 49-1.2. The Court refers the parties to the trial requirements listed below for details regarding mandatory chambers copies of trial exhibits.

Summary: Chambers copies are prohibited unless requested, except for e-filing exempt documents and mandatory trial exhibit copies.

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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: The government must send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to chambers via email upon filing.

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The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The mandatory chambers 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 CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Chambers copies of fee tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to chambers.

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Chambers copies shall be delivered to Judge Valenzuela’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, located on the fourth floor of the United States District Courthouse, 350 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. A mandatory chambers copy must comply with Local Rule 11-3 (i.e., font size, page numbering, exhibit tabbing, etc.) but need not be blue-backed. The mandatory chambers copy must be prominently labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY on the face page.

Summary: Chambers copies delivered to specific box, must comply with Local Rule 11-3, labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY.

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The Court does not require chambers copies of any motion papers or following exceptions: the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies, and (2) one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Summary: Chambers copies required for summary judgment, class certification, and overlength briefs.

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Civil cases

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

Summary: Chambers copies required for all documents; no envelopes.

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Plaintiffs who have electronically filed a complaint are ordered to provide a paper copy of the conformed complaint to Judge Fischer’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Summary: Plaintiffs who e-file a complaint must deliver a paper copy to Judge Fischer's mailbox.

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Documents will not be considered until paper Chambers copies are submitted, so paper Chambers copies of all documents for which priority processing is requested should be submitted on the same day as the filing. Paper Chambers copies should not require the signature of the recipient. The Court requires paper Chambers copies of only the following: Initial pleadings (notices of removal and related documents, complaints, counterclaims, cross claims, and answers); Joint Rule 26(f) Reports, motion papers, including motions in limine (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents); ex parte applications for temporary restraining orders; and all pre-trial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Summary: Paper chambers copies are required for specified document types and must be submitted on the same day as filing for priority processing.

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A 'redlined' version of the proposed amended pleading must be delivered to Chambers (in paper form) and to Chambers email indicating all additions and deletions to the prior version of the pleading.

Summary: A redlined version of the proposed amended pleading must be delivered to Chambers in paper form.

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The application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy has been provided.

Summary: Ex parte application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy is provided.

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If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the Chambers copy of such evidence, including a Table of Contents, must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents contained in the binder must be three-hole punched with the oversized 13/32" hole size, not the standard 9/32" hole size.

Summary: Chambers copies of exhibits exceeding 200 pages must be in a Slant D-Ring binder with tab dividers, three-hole punched with oversized holes.

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If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the Chambers copy must be in a separately tabbed binder and include a Table of Contents.

Summary: Chambers copies of exhibits exceeding 50 pages must be in a tabbed binder with a Table of Contents.

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Criminal cases

Mandatory paper chambers copies of e-filed documents must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box outside of the Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse - by noon on the day after filing. Documents will not be considered until paper chambers copies are submitted. Attach the NEF to the BACK of the chambers copy. Chambers copies delivered by Federal Express should not require the signature of the recipient. Paper chambers copies are required ONLY for plea agreements, sentencing position papers, motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents), stipulations, ex parte applications and orders in excess of three pages, and all trial-related documents.

Summary: Paper chambers copies required for specific documents by noon next day, with NEF attached.

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Required

Always ?

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper Chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

Summary: Conformed paper chambers copies required for all documents; do not put in envelopes.

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Mandatory paper chambers copies must also be submitted.

Summary: Paper chambers copies required for witness list and joint exhibit list.

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A blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers copy of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box, on the first floor of the Roybal Building by noon the following day.

Summary: Deliver blue-backed, tabbed paper chambers copy to Judge Fischer’s box by noon next day.

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A blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers copy of the documents listed above (all in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s chambers box at the address set forth above.

Summary: Deliver blue-backed, tabbed paper chambers copy to Judge Fischer’s chambers box.

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Civil cases

Paper Chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box next to the Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Paper Chambers copies must be “blue-backed,” with the title of the document on the lower right hand corner of the “blue-back.” Paper Chambers copies must be submitted no later than noon on the day after the e-filing.

Summary: Paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Fischer's box, blue-backed with title on lower right corner, by noon the day after e-filing.

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Criminal cases

Mandatory paper chambers copies of e-filed documents must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box outside of the Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse - by noon on the day after filing. Documents will not be considered until paper chambers copies are submitted. Attach the NEF to the BACK of the chambers copy. Chambers copies delivered by Federal Express should not require the signature of the recipient. Paper chambers copies are required ONLY for plea agreements, sentencing position papers, motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents), stipulations, ex parte applications and orders in excess of three pages, and all trial-related documents.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required by noon next day for specific document types.

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Required

Always

ALWAYS deliver the mandatory chambers copies of under seal documents to the intake section of the Clerk’s Office in Santa Ana. DO NOT deliver mandatory chambers copies of under seal documents to Judge Carter’s drop box on the 9th Floor.

Summary: Chambers copies of under seal documents must be delivered to Clerk’s Office intake in Santa Ana, not Judge Carter’s drop box

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Required

Always ?

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents must be in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

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Required

Always ?

B. Chambers Courtesy Copies ........................................................................ 14

Summary: Chambers courtesy copies are required.

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All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at fla_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as a Microsoft Excel file with all restrictions removed so the spreadsheet can be edited.

Summary: Tables must be attached, electronically filed, and emailed as editable Excel files.

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B. Chambers Courtesy Copies

Summary: Chambers courtesy copies are required for certain filings

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Chambers Courtesy Copies ........................................................................ 14

Summary: Chambers courtesy copies are required.

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Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the time of filing.

Summary: Conformed copies of moving papers and responses must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk at time of filing.

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The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the court's chambers email address at fla_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as a Microsoft Excel file with all restrictions removed so the spreadsheet can be edited.

Summary: Attorney fee table courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers as editable Excel files.

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Civil cases

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 courtesy copies of specified trial documents to chambers in Word format on the day they are due.

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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 List must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

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The parties must present the following materials to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial: 1. The three sets of binders described above, with one (1) original set of trial exhibits for the jury, and two (2) copies of trial exhibits for the court.

Summary: Parties must deliver two courtesy copies of trial exhibits to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on first day of trial.

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Criminal cases

A mandatory chambers copy of the e-filed documents listed above shall be delivered to the drop box outside chambers no later than noon the following business day. All mandatory chambers copies shall fully comply with the document formatting requirements of Local Rule 11, including the “backing” requirements of Local Rule 11-4. Each document must be labeled prominently, “Mandatory Chambers Copy,” on the front page and the notice of electronic filing shall be attached to the back of the document.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed application to seal documents (for sealing only certain documents) must be delivered to the chambers drop box by noon the following business day, comply with Local Rule 11 formatting (including backing requirements), be labeled “Mandatory Chambers Copy” on the front page, and have the notice of electronic filing attached to the back.

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In addition, a copy of the proposed order in WordPerfect or Word format shall be e-mailed to chambers at fmo_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day the document is e-filed.

Summary: A copy of the proposed order in WordPerfect or Word format must be emailed to chambers on the day of e-filing.

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On the day the documents are e-filed, a conformed copy of the moving, opposition or notice of non-opposition papers must be hand-delivered to the Clerk’s Office on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Summary: Conformed copies of moving, opposition, or notice of non-opposition papers must be hand-delivered to the Clerk’s Office 4th Floor on the day of e-filing.

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Always ?

A copy of all papers filed with the court shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse, no later than 12:00 noon the following business day. All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of Local Rule 11-3 and the “backing” requirements of Local Rule 11-4.1.1. Counsel may be subject to sanctions for failure to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rules 11-3 and 11-4.1.1.

Summary: All filed papers must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office 4th Floor by noon the following business day; copies must comply with Local Rules 11-3 and 11-4.1.1, with sanctions for non-compliance.

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Always ?

Two (2) copies of all pretrial documents shall be delivered to the court, stapled once in the top left corner, and without blue backing.

Summary: Two copies of pretrial documents must be delivered to the court, stapled at top left, without blue backing.

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If the total number of motions in limine filed by the parties in the aggregate exceeds five (5) motions, the parties shall deliver two (2) courtesy copies of the motions in limine, oppositions, and proposed orders to the court in an organized binder or folder. The binder or folder must be indexed with tabs or dividers on the right side designating the docket number of each initial motion and the date on which it was filed. The binder or folder must be organized by the filing date of the initial motion, and each motion and its proposed order shall be followed by the opposition to the motion and its proposed order. Each party is responsible for delivering all of the motion papers related to the motions in limine that party filed, including any oppositions filed by an opposing party in response. The binder or folder must be delivered to chambers seven (7) days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference but shall not be sent prior to the cut-off date for an opposing party to file an opposition to any outstanding motions in limine. All courtesy copies of pretrial filings shall be sent to Judge Slaughter’s courtesy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Summary: If aggregate motions in limine exceed 5, deliver 2 courtesy copies in organized binder with tabs, 7 days before Final Pretrial Conference, to Judge Slaughter's courtesy box.

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Please do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

Summary: Courtesy copies of discovery documents are prohibited from being delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

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Required

Never ?

Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Local Rules, Judge Slaughter does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the court’s CM/ECF System in civil cases unless otherwise ordered by the court. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Slaughter in a civil case unless specifically ordered to do so.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies are not required for civil cases filed via CM/ECF; parties are prohibited from delivering them unless ordered.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Counsel must deliver chambers copies of discovery motion papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

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If the court does order chambers copies, such copies shall be delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana or sent via overnight mail. If sent by overnight mail, the sender shall notify the delivery service that the signature of the recipient is not required.

Summary: If chambers copies are ordered, deliver to 10th floor chambers copy box or via overnight mail (no signature required for overnight).

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Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window, to be placed in the court’s internal mail box. If the mandatory chambers copy of a document is an inch or more thick, the filing party should place the court’s copy in a three-ring binder (no blue backing is required).

Summary: Sealed document chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk’s Office Intake window; copies over 1 inch thick must be in three-ring binder.

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Civil cases

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy 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 for attorneys' fees motions must be emailed to chambers

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Always ?

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5.

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered by noon the day after filing.

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Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window, to be placed in the court’s internal mail box.

Summary: Sealed documents must be delivered to Clerk’s Office Intake window.

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The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Summary: Chambers copies of TRO documents required same day as filing.

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Additionally, parties should submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Summary: Courtesy copy required for motions for summary judgment.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Must provide courtesy copies of moving papers and responses to Magistrate Judge's chambers.

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Mandatory chambers copies of the following e-filed documents shall be delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana or sent via overnight mail: all motions and related documents (oppositions, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications (excluding pro hac vice applications) and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and all pretrial documents.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

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, and mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Summary: Chambers copies of sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

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Criminal cases

Upon completion of the meet and confer referenced in paragraph 1 above, no later than the Friday before the status conference, the parties shall file (with a courtesy copy to delivered to the Court’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse) a joint statement that includes the following information:

Summary: Joint status statement with courtesy copy required by Friday before status conference

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Any replies are to be filed and personally served four (4) days before the FPTC and courtesy copies are to be delivered to Court chambers.

Summary: Replies to motions in limine must include courtesy copies delivered to Court chambers.

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Required

Always ?

Mandatory chambers copies of all e-filed documents should be delivered to Judge Vera’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be “binder ready” (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies due by noon next business day; binder-ready format required.

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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. 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 HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents listed above shall be delivered to Judge Vera’s Chambers copy box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Chambers copies must be delivered in a “binder-ready” state, meaning they must be three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs, and stapled only in the top left corner.

Summary: Pretrial documents must be emailed to chambers and delivered as binder-ready copies.

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Required

Always ?

The Court requires chambers copies of all e-filed motion-related documents (i.e., moving papers, oppositions and replies), as well as all associated exhibits. Chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Vera's chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be "binder ready" (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits tabbed).

Summary: Chambers copies required for all motion-related documents, delivered next business day by noon, binder-ready.

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The Court requires chambers copies of all e-filed motion-related documents (i.e., moving papers, oppositions and replies), as well as all associated exhibits. The Court no longer requires chambers copies for any other e-filed documents.

Summary: Chambers copies required for all motion-related documents (moving papers, oppositions, replies) and exhibits.

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Additionally, for motions for summary judgment only, parties should submit two paper copies of all Motion for Summary Judgment filings to Judge Vera's mailbox on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: Two paper copies required for summary judgment motions; pro se parties exempt.

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Excel files prepared in support of motions for attorneys' fees (see supra Section X.F) and proposed orders in Word format (see supra Section XI) should be submitted to the Court's chambers email address at HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Excel files for attorneys' fees and proposed orders in Word format must be emailed to chambers.

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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.

Summary: Ex parte applications must be emailed in PDF and Word format to chambers.

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All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy 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 HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Excel tables with no restrictions must be emailed to chambers as courtesy copies.

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Chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Vera's chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be 'binder ready' (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits tabbed).

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day, binder-ready (3-hole punched, no staples, tabbed exhibits).

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The courtesy 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 HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Excel tables for attorney fee motions must be emailed to chambers with editing enabled.

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the judge’s courtesy box located outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the First Street Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the start of trial.

Summary: Courtesy copies of exhibits must be delivered to judge's courtesy box by noon Wednesday before trial.

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Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents listed above shall be delivered to Judge Vera’s Chambers copy box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Chambers copies must be delivered in a “binder-ready” state, meaning they must be three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs, and stapled only in the top left corner.

Summary: Chambers copies of pretrial documents must be delivered in binder-ready format to Judge Vera's chambers.

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Required

Always ?

The Court requires chambers copies of all e-filed motion-related documents (i.e., moving papers, oppositions and replies), as well as all associated exhibits. Chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Vera's chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be 'binder ready' (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits tabbed).

Summary: Chambers copies of all motion-related documents required by noon next business day, binder-ready.

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mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies for sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached to the front.

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Required

Always

The filer will deliver the following documents to the Intake Window: one conformed copy of the application, one copy of the proposed order, and one copy of the proposed under seal document. (These are the Court's Mandatory Chambers Copies) NO envelopes are used. ... 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. ALWAYS deliver the Mandatory Chambers Copies of Under Seal Documents to the Intake Section of the Clerk's Office in Santa Ana, DO NOT deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of Under Seal Documents to Judge Selna's Drop Box in the 10" Floor.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies (3 documents) must be hand-delivered to the Intake Section in Santa Ana by 12 noon the day after e-filing the Notice of Manual Filing; no envelopes used.

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The filer delivers a copy of each document, with the applicable proof of service, to be filed in the action to the Intake Window. No Notice of Manual Filing is required because you are not able to e-file in a sealed action. (These are the Court's Mandatory Chambers Copies) NO envelopes are used.

Summary: When the entire case is under seal, mandatory chambers copies (all documents) must be hand-delivered to the Intake Window; no specific delivery deadline is stated.

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Santa Ana, DO NOT deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of Under Seal Documents to Judge Selna’s Drop Box in the 10" Floor.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of under seal documents must not be delivered to Judge Selna's drop box on the 10th floor in Santa Ana.

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Required

Always ?

A courtesy copy of all electronically filed pleadings shall be delivered to Judge Selna's courtesy copy drop on the tenth floor at the rear of the elevator lobby by noon the day following filing.

Summary: A courtesy copy of all e-filed pleadings must be delivered to Judge Selna's drop box by noon the next day.

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Chambers copies shall be delivered to the 'Courtesy Box,' located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the 'e-filing.'

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.

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As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the 'Courtesy Box', located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor

Summary: Conformed courtesy copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.

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5. Mandatory Chambers Copies. Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents.

Summary: One chambers copy required for specific document types.

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Chambers copies shall be delivered to the 'Courtesy Box,' located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the 'e-filing.'

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.

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Chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the "e-filing."

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. the day after e-filing.

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Civil matters: Motions and related documents (opposition, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications and related documents oppositions and exhibits); and Joint Rule 26(f) reports;

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required for civil motions, oppositions, replies, exhibits, ex parte applications, and Joint Rule 26(f) reports.

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As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the "Courtesy Box", located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor

Summary: Conformed courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.

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As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the 'Courtesy Box', located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor.

Summary: Conformed courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.

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Mandatory Chambers Copies. Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents.

Summary: One chambers copy required for specific document types.

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Mandatory paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Bernal's drop box outside the door of Courtroom 1 by 5:00 p.m. on the first court day following the e-filing.

Summary: Paper chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Report required by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after e-filing.

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Fourteen calendar days before the trial date, each party shall lodge two copies of its proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with the Court, also serving other parties if changes have been made.

Summary: Two courtesy copies of proposed Findings and Conclusions must be lodged with court 14 days before trial.

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A copy of every motion related document filed must be delivered to the chambers drop box outside Courtroom 1 ("the mandatory chambers copy").

Summary: Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents.

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Required

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If the filing party and their counsel fail to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.

Summary: Failure to deliver compliant chambers copies may result in rescheduling or sanctions.

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Chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the "e-filing."

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. the day after e-filing.

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As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the "Courtesy Box", located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501.

Summary: A conformed courtesy copy of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box.

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Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents: Civil matters: Motions and related documents (opposition, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and Joint Rule 26(f) reports;

Summary: Counsel must provide one conformed chambers copy of motions, ex parte applications, and Joint Rule 26(f) reports.

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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-related chambers copies must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge, not the District Judge.

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Criminal cases

Mandatory chambers’ copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5 (Civil). However, the Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts). Mandatory chambers’ copies must be

Summary: Chambers copies required only for non-ECF materials

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Civil cases

Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please deliver mandatory chambers' copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case rather than to this Court.

Summary: Discovery papers must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's chambers, not District Judge.

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Civil cases

Mandatory chambers’ copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5. However, the Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts).

Summary: Chambers copies required only for materials not filed on electronic docket (e.g., external media, documents from other cases).

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Civil cases

Mandatory chambers’ copies must be delivered to the Clerk's Office, located in the First Street Courthouse, no later than 12:00 P.M. on the day following the filing of the document, with the exception of a document(s) relating to a temporary restraining order, which is to be submitted the day it is filed.

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 PM next day (same day for TROs).

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Civil cases

Mandatory chambers’ copies of documents that have been electronically filed must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.). Any stapling or binding should not obscure the CM/ECF-generated header. The Court prefers that chambers’ copies not be two-hole punched or blue-backed; when possible, staple each copy only in the upper left hand corner.

Summary: Chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF with header visible; prefer single staple in upper left corner.

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At the time of trial, counsel shall provide three (3) copies of the witness lists in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify and three (3) copies of witness lists in alphabetical order.

Summary: 3 copies of witness lists needed at trial (testimony order and alphabetical).

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An editable, electronic courtesy copy shall be prepared in Microsoft Excel and emailed to the Court’s Chambers’ email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov formatted for use with Microsoft Excel.

Summary: Class settlement motions require editable Excel courtesy copy emailed to chambers.

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The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the Court’s Chambers’ email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, which shall be prepared in Microsoft Excel and have all restrictions removed so that the spreadsheet can be edited.

Summary: Courtesy copy of attorney fees tables must be emailed in editable Excel format.

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Criminal cases

Mandatory chambers' copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5 (Civil). However, the Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts).

Summary: Chambers copies required only for materials not filed on electronic docket, such as physical media or documents filed in other cases/districts.

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Required

Always ?

Mandatory chambers' copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.). Any stapling or binding should not obscure the CM/ECF-generated header. The Court prefers that chambers' copies not be two-hole punched or blue-backed; when possible, staple each copy only in the upper left hand corner.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must include CM/ECF header, not obscure it with binding, and should be stapled in upper left corner without two-hole punching or blue-backing.

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Mandatory chambers’ copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5 (Civil). However, the Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts). Mandatory chambers’ copies must be

Summary: Chambers copies required only for non-ECF materials per Local Rule 5-4.5

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A mandatory paper chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the document listed above must be delivered to Judge Walter’s courtesy box, located outside of Chambers, on the 7th floor, by 10:00 a.m. on the day after submission (or as otherwise instructed).

Summary: Mandatory tabbed paper chambers copy of sealing request documents (document only) must be delivered to Judge Walter’s courtesy box by 10 a.m. the day after submission.

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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 orders must be emailed to chambers upon filing.

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mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Summary: E-filed sealed documents require mandatory chambers copies in sealed envelopes with title page attachments.

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If your Application is granted, you will be responsible for delivering copies of the documents directly to the judge’s chambers, in accordance with the judge’s procedures.

Summary: Upon grant of Application for Leave for In Camera Review, deliver copies of in camera review documents to judge's chambers per chambers procedures.

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Required

Always ?

A copy of every motion-related document filed (including documents pertaining to claim construction hearings in patent cases) must be delivered to the chambers drop box outside Courtroom 9D or transmitted to chambers via FedEx, UPS, or other overnight delivery service (the “Mandatory Chambers Copy”).

Summary: Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents via drop box or overnight delivery.

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As always, the parties must submit Mandatory Chambers Copies to the Court.

Summary: The parties must submit Mandatory Chambers Copies of the proposed jury instructions to the Court.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

Mandatory Chambers Copies shall be delivered to the Courtesy Box, located outside of Courtroom 9D on the ninth floor of the United States District Court, 411 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, California 92701, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day following the e-filing.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to the courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after e-filing.

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Parties amending their pleadings for whatever reason—including those previously dismissed with leave to amend—must file a redlined copy that compares their amended pleading with their previous pleading. An additional copy of the redlined pleading shall be provided to Chambers by email at JWH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the same day that the amended pleading is filed electronically.

Summary: Amended pleadings must include a redlined copy filed electronically and an additional copy emailed to chambers on the same day.

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As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in accordance with Paragraph 6 above.

Summary: Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy as per Paragraph 6.

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If the filing party and its counsel fail to deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, then the Court may reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.

Summary: Failure to deliver a compliant mandatory chambers copy may result in rescheduling of hearings and sanctions.

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Civil cases

Unless the assigned Magistrate Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, counsel shall deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge (rather than to this Court).

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge unless waived.

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Civil cases

The Court requires one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy of ONLY the following filed documents: motions and related documents (e.g., oppositions, replies, exhibits); and ex parte applications and related documents (e.g., oppositions and exhibits).

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy is required for motions, ex parte applications, and related documents.

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Civil cases

As to all filings related to motions for review and reconsideration of a discovery order, counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies to both the District Judge and the Magistrate Judge.

Summary: Chambers copies are mandatory for motions to review and reconsider discovery orders, delivered to both District and Magistrate Judge.

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Criminal cases

Additionally, before each witness takes the stand, Government counsel shall provide the CRD with: d. A separate binder for each witness that contains only those exhibits the government expects to use when examining each witness.

Summary: Government counsel must provide CRD with a separate exhibit binder per witness before the witness testifies.

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c. Binders containing the government’s original exhibits, separated by divider tabs containing exhibit numbers. Specifically, counsel must deliver two sets for the Court (one for the bench and one for the witness stand (which will be submitted to the jury after trial)), and a set for defense counsel.

Summary: Government counsel must deliver tabbed exhibit binders (2 for court, 1 for defense) to CRD by the first day of trial.

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No later than the first day of trial, Government counsel shall provide the CRD with the following: a. Five copies of the government’s witness list; b. Five copies of the government’s exhibit list;

Summary: Government counsel must provide CRD with 5 copies each of witness and exhibit lists by the first day of trial.

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As to all filings related to motions for review and reconsideration of a discovery order, counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies to both the District Judge and the Magistrate Judge.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of discovery motion review filings must be delivered to both District and Magistrate Judges.

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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: Courtesy copies of the attorney fee table must be in editable Excel format and emailed to opposing counsel and chambers.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

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 binders don't fit in chambers box, courier must buzz chambers for delivery at courtroom doors

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Civil cases

The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato's 'Mandatory Chambers Copies' box.

Summary: Exhibit binders and electronic copies must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box

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Civil cases

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. 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: Depositions must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box; if too large, courier must buzz chambers for delivery.

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The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. 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: Deliver the three exhibit binders and devices containing electronic exhibits to the Mandatory Chambers Copies box, or buzz chambers for delivery at the courtroom doors if they do not fit.

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The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box.

Summary: Hard-copy depositions and devices containing electronic copies must be delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box.

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a copy of the proposed order in Word format shall be e-mailed to chambers at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day the document is e-filed.

Summary: Word format copy of proposed order must be emailed to chambers on the day of e-filing.

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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: Courtesy copies of fee table must be emailed to opposing counsel and chambers.

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one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy required for overlength briefs when the court grants leave to file such briefs, delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box in Riverside.

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the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions, class certification motions, and all associated briefing (oppositions, replies), delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box in Riverside.

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On the first day of trial, counsel shall provide three copies of witness lists, in the order in which the witnesses may be called to testify to the CRD, in the following form: Witness Name Date Called to Testify 1. John Doe 2. Jane Roe

Summary: Three copies of the trial witness list must be provided to the CRD on the first day of trial

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On the first day of Trial, counsel shall provide three copies of the exhibit list to the CRD.

Summary: Counsel must provide three copies of the exhibit list to the CRD on the first day of trial.

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The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. 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: Three exhibit binders and electronic exhibit copies must be delivered to chambers' Mandatory Chambers Copies box, with alternative delivery if they do not fit.

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Counsel shall prepare three exhibit binders: (1) an original for the CRD, which shall be tagged with the appropriate exhibit tags in the upper right hand corner of the first page of each exhibit, (2) one copy for the Court, and (3) one copy for the witness

Summary: Three exhibit binders must be prepared for the CRD, Court, and witness

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The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. 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: Hard copy and electronic deposition copies must be delivered to chambers’ Mandatory Chambers Copies box, or buzz chambers for delivery at courtroom doors if too large.

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Civil cases

Chambers copies shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, located on the third floor of the George E. Brown Federal Building, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA 92501.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to specific location.

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The Court does not require chambers copies of any motion papers or exhibits and discourages the parties from sending chambers courtesy copies, with the following exceptions: the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies, and (2) one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Summary: Chambers copies are generally discouraged but required for summary judgment/class certification motions and overlength briefs.

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The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. 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: Attorney's fees table must be attached, filed electronically, and courtesy copies emailed in editable Excel format to opposing counsel and chambers.

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The motion opponent has no obligation to deliver courtesy copies; instead, the

Summary: Motion opponent has no obligation to deliver courtesy copies.

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The Court requires mandatory chambers copies only of memoranda of points and authorities authorized to be submitted in connection with motion practice (i.e., the opening memorandum, the opposition, the reply, and any authorized supplemental briefs or surreplies). No copies of other motion-related documents (e.g., declarations and documentary evidence) shall be delivered unless ordered by the Court.

Summary: Chambers copies required only for motion briefs (opening, opposition, reply, supplemental); no copies of declarations/evidence unless ordered.

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Civil cases

By noon on the day after the last day a brief is authorized to be filed, the movant shall deliver two copies of the complete set of motion briefs printed double-sided from CM/ECF in the manner specified in Local Rule 5-4.5, collated in order of filing (e.g., motion-opposition-reply-etc.), and bound together by staple.

Summary: Chambers copies: 2 double-sided copies, collated by filing order, stapled, due by noon next day after last brief filing.

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Civil cases

The Court requires mandatory chambers copies only of memoranda of points and authorities authorized to be submitted in connection with motion practice (i.e., the opening memorandum, the opposition, the reply, and any authorized supplemental briefs or surreplies). No copies of other motion-related documents (e.g., declarations and documentary evidence) shall be delivered unless ordered by the Court.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required only for motion briefs (opening, opposition, reply, supplemental/surreplies), not for declarations or evidence.

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By noon on the day after the last day a brief is authorized to be filed, the movant shall deliver two copies of the complete set of motion briefs printed double-sided from CM/ECF in the manner specified in Local Rule 5-4.5, collated in order of filing (e.g., motion-opposition-reply-etc.), and bound together by staple. The motion opponent has no obligation to deliver courtesy copies

Summary: Movant must deliver 2 double-sided copies of complete motion brief set by noon the day after last brief filing deadline, collated and stapled; opponent has no courtesy copy obligation.

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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 settlement attorney fee table must be emailed to chambers in editable Excel format.

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Criminal cases

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (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: At trial, counsel must provide three copies of the witness lists, jury instructions, verdict form, exhibit list, proposed voir dire questions, and statement of the case to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.

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Required

Always ?

A non-blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers’ copy of the document(s) as listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to this Court’s courtesy box, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, by noon.

Summary: Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon.

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Required

Always ?

A non-blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers’ copy of the documents listed above (all in one envelope) must be delivered to this Court’s courtesy box, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, by noon on the court day after submission.

Summary: Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon on court day after submission.

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Criminal cases

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for joint statement of the case.

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Criminal cases

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for disputed jury instructions.

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Criminal cases

Required

Always ?

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (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: Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.

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Criminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. The Court requires copies of only: (i) initial pleadings (information, indictment, superseding information or indictment); (ii) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, non-oppositions, and any related document); (iii) trial documents (joint statement of the case, proposed voir dire, jury instructions, verdict form, joint exhibit list).

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required for initial pleadings, motion papers, and trial documents.

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agreements; and (v) sentencing position papers. Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, no later than 12:00 p.m. on the court day following the filing of the document.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p.m. next court day.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

Chambers copies are not required. Unless subject to Local Rule 5-4.2, paper copies of any documents delivered to the Court will be refused or destroyed, and not considered.

Summary: Chambers copies not required; paper copies will be refused or destroyed.

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Required

Never ?

Chambers copies are not required. Unless subject to Local Rule 5-4, paper copies of any documents delivered to the Court will be refused or destroyed and not considered.

Summary: Chambers copies are not required; unsolicited paper copies will be refused or destroyed.

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Required

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Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed Chambers copies of all documents.

Summary: Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed copies of all filed documents.

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Mandatory paper Chambers copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald’s mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after the filing date, or on the same day if priority processing is requested.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald's mailbox by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.

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Counsel must provide Chambers with mandatory Chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

Summary: Mandatory Chambers copies required for all documents; no envelopes.

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Mandatory paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald’s drop box located outside of the Clerk's office on the fourth floor of the courthouse, 350 West First Street, by 12:00 p.m. on the first court day after the e-filing.

Summary: Mandatory paper chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald's drop box by 12:00 p.m. on the first court day after e-filing.

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a. Three copies of the government’s witness list, which shall also be sent in Word format to the Chambers e-mail box;

Summary: Government counsel must provide 3 paper copies of the witness list to the CRD at the Exhibit Conference.

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b. Three copies of the government’s exhibit list in the form specified in the attached sample, which shall also be sent in Word format to the Chambers e-mail box;

Summary: Government counsel must provide 3 paper copies of the exhibit list (in the attached sample form) to the CRD at the Exhibit Conference.

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With the exception of trial filings (see Section III of this Order) and unless otherwise directed, the Court does not accept chambers copies of any motion papers or exhibits. If the Court requests a copy of any filing, parties must deliver the mandatory copy by the Court-set deadline to the Court’s chambers copy box located outside of Courtroom 9B on the 9th floor of the federal courthouse in Santa Ana. Mandatory chambers copies must be prominently labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY on the face page and include the NEF as the last page of the document. Short filings should be three-hole punched and fastened by a staple in a three-ring binder with an index and with each unstapled item of evidence or exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right side. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name and case number.

Summary: The Court does not accept chambers copies of motion papers or exhibits except for trial filings or when directed otherwise; if requested, parties must deliver a formatted copy to the specified chambers copy box by the Court-set deadline.

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Except for motions in limine and oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, counsel shall (2) provide the Court with Mandatory Chambers copies of the same documents. The latter shall be delivered to Judge Ramírez Almadani’s chambers copy box located outside of Courtroom 9B on the 9th floor of the ready” state, meaning they must be three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs, and clipped, not stapled, only in the top left corner.

Summary: Except for exempt documents, counsel must provide mandatory Chambers copies of pretrial documents, delivered to the specified copy box in required format.

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Civil cases

Courtesy copies of the declarations and evidentiary objections shall be deposited in the

Summary: Courtesy copies of declarations and evidentiary objections required.

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On the first day of trial, the parties must lodge with the Court three (3) copies of the witness list, which shall include the names of the witness in the approximate order in which they may be called to testify.

Summary: Three courtesy copies of witness list required on first day of trial.

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On the first day of trial, the parties must lodge with the Court Clerk three (3) copies of the of the final exhibit list.

Summary: Three courtesy copies of final exhibit list required on first day of trial.

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Courtesy Copies: The Court requires courtesy copies only for Motions for Summary Judgment, motions necessitating a substantial evidentiary record, and pretrial documents. FOR THESE FILINGS ONLY, the Court requires one mandatory chambers copy of all related filed documents.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, substantial evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.

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The parties must submit courtesy copies of all PTC documents, to be prepared and delivered to chambers as follows: (i) One copy of all PTC documents (i.e., both plaintiff’s documents and defendant’s documents) shall be delivered to the Court in one three-ring binder; (ii) Each document shall be separated by numerical side-tabs, and shall be placed in the following order: (1) Proposed Pretrial Conference Order; (2) Plaintiff’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (3) Defendant’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (4) Joint Witness List; (5) Joint Exhibit List and Stipulation; (6) Plaintiff’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; (7) Defendant’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; (8) Joint Report re: Settlement; and (9) Other Pretrial documents; (iii) The binder shall include a Table of Contents.

Summary: Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in one three-ring binder with specific ordering and tabs

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Courtesy Copies: The Court requires courtesy copies only for Motions for Summary Judgment, motions necessitating a substantial evidentiary record, and pretrial documents. FOR THESE FILINGS ONLY, the Court requires one mandatory chambers copy of all related filed documents. USB flash drives should be submitted in lieu of compact discs. Chambers copies shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge’s courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk’s office on the 4th floor. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall be placed together in a manilla envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.” Courtesy copies DO NOT need to be blue-backed. All courtesy copies of pretrial documents (e.g. witness lists, exhibit lists, pretrial conference orders, jury instructions, etc.) shall be three-hole punched and placed in a three- ring binder as described below.

Summary: One chambers copy of all related filed documents is required for summary judgment motions, motions requiring a substantial evidentiary record, and pretrial documents; delivery, sealed-document labeling, and pretrial-copy handling requirements also apply.

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The parties shall deliver to Chambers a redlined version of the proposed amended pleading indicating all additions and deletions of material.

Summary: The parties must deliver Chambers a redlined proposed amended pleading showing all additions and deletions.

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The patent file history and the associated flash drives, CD-ROMs, or DVDs should be sent directly to Judge Wright’s chambers and not filed with the Clerk’s office or via CM/ECF.

Summary: Patent file history and electronic copies must be sent directly to Judge Wright's chambers, not filed with Clerk.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers with copies of the moving papers and responses.

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The courtesy 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: Courtesy copies of attorney-fee tables must be editable Excel spreadsheets emailed to chambers.

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Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window, to be placed in the court’s internal mail box.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window for placement in the court’s internal mail box.

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For these motions only, conformed courtesy copies of moving, opposition, and reply papers shall be delivered to the courtesy box on the 4th FLOOR of the U.S. Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, by 2:00 p.m. the following business day. Courtesy copies shall NOT be blue-backed.

Summary: Conformed courtesy copies of motion papers must be delivered to the courtesy box by 2:00 p.m. the next business day, without blue backing.

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Courtesy copies are not required, except for motions for summary judgment or motions involving a...

Summary: Courtesy copies are required for motions for summary judgment.

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The parties must submit courtesy copies of all PTC documents, to be prepared and delivered to chambers as follows: (i) One copy of all PTC documents (i.e., both plaintiff’s documents and defendant’s documents) shall be delivered to the Court in one three-ring binder; (ii) Each document shall be separated by numerical side-tabs, and shall be placed in the following order: (1) Proposed Pretrial Conference Order; (2) Plaintiff’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (3) Defendant’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (4) Joint Witness List; (5) Joint Exhibit List and Stipulation; (6) Plaintiff’s Proposed Verdict Form; (7) Defendant’s Proposed Verdict Form; (8) Joint Proposed Jury Instructions; (9) Plaintiff’s Disputed Jury Instructions; (10) Defendant’s Disputed Jury Instructions; (11) Joint Statement of the Case; (12) Proposed Voir Dire Questions; (13) Joint Report re: Settlement; and (14) Other Pretrial documents; and (iii) The binder shall include a Table of Contents.

Summary: Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in a three-ring binder with specific ordering and tabs.

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Counsel must deliver two sets of exhibits to the Court Clerk (one for witnesses and one for the Judge) on the morning of the first day of trial as follows:

Summary: Two sets of trial exhibits required for clerk on first day of trial.

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Courtesy Copies: The Court requires courtesy copies only for Motions for Summary Judgment, motions necessitating a substantial evidentiary record, and pretrial documents. FOR THESE FILINGS ONLY, the Court requires one mandatory chambers copy of all related filed documents.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, substantial evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.

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Courtesy copies of the declarations and evidentiary objections shall be deposited in the

Summary: Courtesy copies of declarations and objections must be deposited.

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Counsel must deliver two sets of exhibits to the Court Clerk (one for witnesses and one for the Judge) on the morning of the first day of trial as follows:

Summary: Two sets of exhibits required for trial (witnesses and Judge).

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Civil cases

Each party must file with the Court, at the same time counsel lodges the PTCO, a document for the Court Reporter that contains proper names, unusual or scientific terms, or any other foreign or uncommon words that are likely to be used by the parties during the PTC and the Trial.

Summary: Terminology document required for Court Reporter with PTCO.

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(iv) Three (3) copies of the witness list. In addition to the information otherwise required in the exhibit list, the witnesses shall be listed in the approximate order in which they may be called to testify.

Summary: Three copies of witness list required, ordered by expected testimony.

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The parties must submit courtesy copies of all PTC documents, to be prepared and delivered to chambers as follows: (i) One copy of all PTC documents (i.e., both plaintiff’s documents and defendant’s documents) shall be delivered to the Court in one three-ring binder; (ii) Each document shall be separated by numerical side-tabs, and shall be placed in the following order: (1) Proposed Pretrial Conference Order; (2) Plaintiff’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (3) Defendant’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (4) Joint Witness List; (5) Joint Exhibit List and Stipulation; (6) Plaintiff’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; (7) Defendant’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; (8) Joint Report re: Settlement; and (9) Other Pretrial documents; (iii) The binder shall include a Table of Contents.

Summary: Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in one three-ring binder with specific tab order and TOC.

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Courtesy Copies: The Court requires courtesy copies only for Motions for Summary Judgment, motions necessitating a substantial evidentiary record, and pretrial documents. FOR THESE FILINGS ONLY, the Court requires one mandatory chambers copy of all related filed documents.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.

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(iii) Three (3) copies of the exhibit list.

Summary: Three copies of exhibit list required.

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If the Court orders the delivery of a Mandatory Chambers Copy, the Mandatory Chambers Copy shall be delivered by either: (1) delivering it to Judge Anderson’s mailbox located adjacent to the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the United States Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, no later than 12:00 noon on the business day following the filing of the document; or (2) sending it by guaranteed overnight delivery to the United States Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Suite 4311, Los Angeles, California 90012-4565. Should the Mandatory Chambers Copy be sent by overnight delivery, the sender shall notify the delivery service that the signature of the recipient is not required.

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered to mailbox by noon next business day or via overnight delivery without signature required.

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Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at the time of filing.

Summary: Conformed copies must be delivered to magistrate judge's clerk when filing motion for review.

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Required

Always ?

If the Court orders the delivery of a Mandatory Chambers Copy, the Mandatory Chambers Copy shall be delivered by either: (1) delivering it to Judge Anderson's mailbox located adjacent to the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the United States Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, no later than 12:00 noon on the business day following the filing of the document; or (2) sending it by guaranteed overnight delivery to

Summary: If chambers copies are ordered, they must be delivered to chambers mailbox by noon the next business day or via guaranteed overnight delivery.

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Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at the time of filing.

Summary: A conformed copy of motions for review of magistrate judge rulings must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at filing.

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Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at the time of filing.

Summary: Conformed copies of motion papers must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's clerk.

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Applications to File Documents Under Seal: For detailed instructions and information on the procedures for filing documents under seal, please refer to seal Documents in Non-sealed Civil Cases (L.R. 79-5.2.2), the filing party shall not provide a chambers or courtesy copy of the Application or any associated documents.

Summary: No chambers copies required for applications to file under seal.

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Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable. Blue-backs and hole punches are not required. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.”

Summary: Sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits; blue-backs and hole punches not required.

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Required

Never ?

2 matters for hearing. Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these papers to this Court.

Summary: Courtesy copies are prohibited for the two matters scheduled for hearing.

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Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at the time of filing.

Summary: Counsel must deliver a conformed copy of moving papers and responses to Magistrate Judge's clerk at filing.

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Chambers copies are not required at this time with exception of any copies specifically requested by the Court, any physical items including CD’s or flash drives, and any sealed documents and criminal documents as set forth below. Any paper copy or physical item to be delivered to the Court shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge’s courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk’s office, on the 12th floor of the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.”

Summary: Chambers copies only required for court-requested copies, physical items (CDs/flash drives), sealed documents, and criminal documents; deliver to courtesy box on 12th floor Roybal Building, sealed docs in manila envelope labeled UNDER SEAL.

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With regard to Under-seal Documents in Non-sealed Civil Cases (L.R. 79-5.2.2), the filing party shall not provide a chambers or courtesy copy of the Application or any associated documents.

Summary: No chambers or courtesy copies of applications to seal or associated documents are allowed for non-sealed civil cases.

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Criminal matters: Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable. Blue-backs and hole punches are not required. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.”

Summary: Criminal sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require chambers copies with tabbed exhibits; blue-backs and hole punches not required.

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• One bench book with a copy of each exhibit for use by the Court, tabbed with numbers as described above. (Court's exhibit tags not necessary.)

Summary: One tabbed bench book copy of all exhibits (no Court tags) must be submitted to Courtroom Deputy on first day of trial for Court use.

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• Three (3) copies of exhibit lists.

Summary: Three copies of exhibit lists must be submitted to Courtroom Deputy on first day of trial.

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• Three (3) copies of witness lists in the order in which the witness may be called to testify.

Summary: Three copies of witness lists (ordered by calling sequence) must be submitted to Courtroom Deputy on first day of trial.

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Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable. Blue-backs and hole punches are not required. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.”

Summary: Sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed chambers copies; under seal documents must be in labeled manila envelope.

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Any paper copy or physical item to be delivered to the Court shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 12th floor of the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles.

Summary: Physical copies must be placed in the Judge's courtesy box outside the Clerk's office on the 12th floor of the Roybal Federal Building.

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Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled "UNDER SEAL."

Summary: Chambers copies of under seal documents must be placed in a manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'.

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Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable.

Summary: Chambers copies of sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits and declarations.

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For detailed instructions and information on the procedures for filing documents under seal, please refer to Guide to Filing Sealed Documents in Non-sealed Civil Cases (L.R. 79-5.2.2), the filing party shall not provide a chambers or courtesy copy of the Application or any associated documents.

Summary: For applications to file under seal per L.R. 79-5.2.2, no chambers or courtesy copy of the Application or associated documents shall be provided.

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No chambers copies are necessary.

Summary: Chambers copies are not required for any sealing requests.

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The parties must not provide chambers copies unless specifically ordered by the court. If required, chambers copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5 and to Judge Murillo’s mailbox on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse. The Court does require copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for the case other districts). Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court. Mandatory Chambers Copies need NOT be blue backed.

Summary: Chambers copies prohibited unless court-ordered; required for unfiled materials, submitted to judge’s mailbox per Local Rule 5-4.5; no blue backing required.

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The government must provide a Mandatory Chambers Copy of each document delivered to Judge Murillo’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after the filing date. The Mandatory Chambers Copies must be “binder ready” (three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples).

Summary: Government must deliver 1 mandatory chambers copy of specified pretrial documents to Judge Murillo’s mailbox by 5pm first court day after filing, three-hole punched left, no blue-backs or staples.

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Parties are not required to submit chambers copies unless specifically ordered by the Court. The Court does require copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for the case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts). Materials, and if ordered, chambers copies, must be delivered to Judge Murillo’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse, 350 West First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Where applicable, exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed. Mandatory Chambers Copies need NOT be blue backed. Materials not filed on the electronic docket must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Summary: Chambers copies required only when ordered; materials not on electronic docket must be delivered to chambers by noon following business day, tabbed, no blue backing.

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The parties shall submit to the Court four (4) sets of binders: one (1) original set of trial exhibits, and two (2) copies of trial exhibits. The original set of exhibits shall be for use by the jury during its deliberations, one copy will be for witnesses, and two copies are for the Court.

Summary: Parties must submit four sets of trial exhibit binders (one original and three copies) to the Court.

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The parties must not provide chambers copies unless specifically ordered by the court, or in case of an ex parte application for a temporary restraining order (TRO).

Summary: Chambers copies are prohibited except when court-ordered or for ex parte TRO applications.

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The Court does require copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for the case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts).

Summary: Chambers copies are required for materials not filed on the electronic docket (e.g., CDs, DVDs, USBs, external filings).

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Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Summary: Paper copies of documents other than required chambers copies are prohibited unless requested by the court.

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If ordered, Chambers Copies or materials must be delivered to Judge Murillo’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse, 350 West First Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

Summary: Ordered chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Murillo’s fourth floor mailbox at the specified courthouse address.

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Chambers copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 p.m. the next business day after electronic filing.

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Counsel shall provide copies of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge chambers.

Summary: Counsel must provide copies of motion for review and responses to the Magistrate Judge's chambers.

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For TROs, the parties must provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed. The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: TRO-related documents require mandatory chambers copies same day as filing; application not considered until copy provided.

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In addition to the four (4) sets of binders above, the parties must also submit to the Court a USB flash drive containing electronic versions of all exhibits and any excerpts of deposition transcripts to be used at trial, either as evidence or for impeachment. The USB flash drive must be delivered to the judge’s courtesy box located outside the Clerk’s Office on the Fourth Floor of the courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, three (3) days before the start of trial.

Summary: USB flash drive with electronic exhibits and deposition excerpts due Friday 12:00 p.m., 3 days before trial.

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Parties should submit one paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Garnett's mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se Litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: Parties must submit one paper courtesy copy of all MSJ filings to chambers; pro se litigants are exempt.

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Parties should submit one paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Garnett's mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se Litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: One paper copy of all MSJ filings required for chambers (pro se exempt).

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The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings. ... All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Garnett’s chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. “Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.) at the top of each page; and (2) the NEF [notice of electronic filing] (see L.R. 5-

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy required for MSJ, delivered to chambers copy box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header and NEF.

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For TROs, the parties must provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed. The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day filed; application not considered until copy is provided.

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Parties should submit one paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Garnett’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se Litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: One paper courtesy copy of all MSJ filings required; pro se litigants exempt.

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Criminal cases

Mandatory paper Chambers copies of all e-filed motions, sentencing position papers, and trial documents must be delivered to Judge Garnett’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after the filing date, or on the same day if priority processing is requested. Exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable. Mandatory Chambers Copies need NOT be blue-backed.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required for motions, sentencing papers, and trial documents; must be delivered by 5pm next court day.

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The government must provide a Mandatory Chambers Copy of each document delivered to Judge Garnett's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after the filing date.

Summary: Government must deliver mandatory chambers copy to Judge Garnett's mailbox by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.

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Provide electronic copies in Word format sent to the Chambers email address (SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) of all pretrial conference and trial documents (as stated below).

Summary: Electronic Word copies of all pretrial conference and trial documents must be sent to SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Digital Courtesy Copy. The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to Chambers email address (SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov).

Summary: Government must send text-searchable digital plea agreement to Chambers email.

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Digital Courtesy Copy. The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to Chambers email address (SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov).

Summary: Government must send text-searchable digital copy of plea agreement to Chambers email.

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Additionally, parties must deliver a joint trial binder containing all pretrial documents, indexed and with accompanying table of contents, to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

Summary: Joint trial binder must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM on trial filing due date.

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The parties must file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire.

Summary: Joint Statement of the Case must be emailed to Chambers before voir dire commences.

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The USB flash drive should be delivered to Judge Sykes’ “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501.

Summary: USB flash drives with exhibits must be delivered to Judge Sykes’ Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 2.

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The government must present the following materials to the CRD the first day of trial: 1. Three (3) copies of the indictment/information; 2. Three (3) copies of the government’s witness list;

Summary: Government must deliver three copies each of indictment/information and witness list to CRD on the first day of trial.

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The Mandatory Chambers Copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder. The government’s and Defendants’ motions should be placed together in a single 3-inch binder if possible; if these materials do not fit easily into a 3-inch binder, the parties may submit separate binders. In either case, each motion should be tabbed and accompanied by the corresponding Memorandum of Opposition.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of motions in limine and exhibits must be tabbed, in a three-ring binder, and combined in a 3-inch binder if possible.

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Additionally, parties must deliver a joint trial binder containing all pretrial documents, indexed and with accompanying table of contents, to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

Summary: The parties must deliver a joint, indexed trial binder containing all pretrial documents and a table of contents to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. on the day trial filings are due.

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Civil cases

Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

Summary: No courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

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Civil cases

Unless the assigned Magistrate Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required for discovery papers unless waived.

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Civil cases

All original filings are to be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 5.4. The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy required for class certification, preliminary/final approval of class action, and summary judgment motions.

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Chambers Copies must be delivered to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing.

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM next day

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All original filings are to be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 5.4. The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary judgment;

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy required for motions for class certification, preliminary/final class action approval, and summary judgment.

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Mandatory Chambers Copies are required for the following filings: motion for summary judgment (oppositions, reply, exhibits); motion(s) for preliminary injunction (oppositions, reply, exhibits); and trial documents. Courtesy Copies must contain any applicable Proposed Orders and include tabs and/or dividers to separate any filings, declarations, or exhibits. Chambers Copies must be delivered to the "Courtesy Box" located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing. All Mandatory Chambers Copies must comply with the document formatting requirements of Local Rule 11-3, except for the blue-backing requirement of Local Rule 11-4.1, which is waived. If the filing party and its counsel fail to deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rule 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required for summary judgment motions, preliminary injunction motions, and trial documents; must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. next day with tabs and proposed orders; pro se exempt.

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In addition, a copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the day the document is filed.

Summary: Proposed order must be emailed to Chambers in Word format on the day of filing.

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An additional copy of the redlined version must be provided to Chambers by email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the same day that the Stipulation or Motion is filed electronically.

Summary: Provide an additional copy of the redlined version to chambers by email on the same day as filing.

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Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses for a motion for review.

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Unless the assigned Magistrate Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes’ chambers.

Summary: Counsel must deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge; parties must not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

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Mandatory paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Sykes’ drop box outside the door of Courtroom 2 by 5:00 PM on the first court day following the e-filing.

Summary: Mandatory paper chambers copy of Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to chambers drop box by 5 PM on first court day after e-filing.

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Criminal cases

The Court requires chambers copies of any motion papers or related exhibits, plea agreement(s), sentencing memoranda, and objections to the pre-sentence reports.

Summary: Chambers copies required for motions, plea agreements, sentencing memoranda, and objections to pre-sentence reports.

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The Mandatory Chambers Copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder. The government’s and Defendants’ motions should be placed together in a single 3-inch binder if possible; if these materials do not fit easily into a 3-inch binder, the parties may submit separate binders. In either case, each motion should be tabbed and accompanied by the corresponding Memorandum of Opposition.

Summary: Chambers copies of motions in limine must be in three-ring binders, tabbed, with oppositions.

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The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings and the 26(f) Report. Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions and 26(f) reports only.

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The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Summary: Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day filed.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Chambers copies required for magistrate review motions.

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All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu’s Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of

Summary: Chambers copies must be delivered to 4th floor box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header.

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Civil cases

The parties must deliver to Judge Hsu’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy (a paper copy that is sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the motion) only for Motions for Summary Judgment filings and 26(f) Reports. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. If, however, the electronically filed document is particularly voluminous (more than 500 pages), Mandatory Chambers Copies may be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. on the second business day after the document is filed.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copy required for MSJ and 26(f) Reports, delivered by noon next business day; voluminous documents (>500 pages) allowed second business day.

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Civil cases

Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents shall be delivered to Judge Hsu’s Chambers copy box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Chambers copies must be delivered in a “binder-ready” state, meaning they must be three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs, and stapled only in the top left corner.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of pretrial documents must be delivered to the chambers copy box, in binder-ready state (three-hole punched, no blue-backs, stapled top left).

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The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings the 26(f) Report and any post-trial motion filings. Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy required only for MSJ filings, 26(f) Report, and post-trial motions; do not send other paper copies unless requested.

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The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Summary: Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day as filing.

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All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu's Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to the designated copy box by noon the next business day after e-filing.

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The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy before consideration.

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Civil cases

Parties should submit one (1) paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Hsu’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: One paper courtesy copy of all MSJ filings must be delivered to Judge Hsu's mailbox; pro se litigants exempt.

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The government must provide a Mandatory Chambers Copy of each document delivered to Judge Hsu’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after the filing date. The Mandatory Chambers Copies must be “binder ready” (three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples).

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be binder-ready and delivered by 5:00 PM next court day.

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Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF with CM/ECF header.

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The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copy required for ex parte applications.

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The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Summary: Chambers copies of TRO documents required same day as filing.

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The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings and the 26(f) Report.

Summary: One mandatory chambers copy required for Summary Judgment motions and 26(f) Reports.

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Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day.

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The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings and, the 26(f) Report and any post-trial motion filings. Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court. All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu's Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-header.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies required for MSJ filings, 26(f) Report, and post-trial motions; deliver 1 copy to chambers copy box by noon next business day; must be printed from CM/ECF with header.

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The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Summary: Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day they are filed.

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The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Summary: Ex parte application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy is provided.

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The courtesy 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 WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Courtesy copies of the fee tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to chambers.

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Criminal cases

A mandatory paper Chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Magistrate Judge Spaeth's Chambers box, on the 7th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse at 411 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, California, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day after submission.

Summary: Chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day after submission.

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Civil cases

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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, and mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Summary: Chambers copies of sealed documents must be in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

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, and mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Summary: Chambers copies of sealed documents must be in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

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Civil cases

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the Court’s Chambers email address at MAA__Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, and shall be prepared in Microsoft Excel and have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheet can be edited.

Summary: Fee motion tables must be electronically filed and emailed to chambers in editable Excel format.

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Civil cases

An editable, electronic courtesy copy shall be prepared in Microsoft Excel and emailed to the Court’s Chambers’ email at MAA__Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, formatted for use with Microsoft Excel.

Summary: Excel spreadsheet courtesy copy required for class settlement fee motions.

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Civil cases

A "redlined" version of the proposed amended pleading must be filed as an attachment to the motion and emailed to Chambers (in electronic form using Word), indicating all additions and deletions to the prior version of the pleading.

Summary: Redlined version of amended pleading must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.

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Civil cases

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with the title page attached to the front per L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

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Civil cases

The original and the judge’s copy of all such documents must be submitted for filing in separate sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. An additional copy must be provided in PDF format on a CD. L.R. 79-5.2.

Summary: Paper-filed sealed documents due to CM/ECF failure require original and judge’s copies in sealed envelopes with title pages, plus a PDF copy on CD per L.R. 79-5.2.

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Civil cases

If your Application is granted, you will be responsible for delivering copies of the documents directly to the judge’s chambers, in accordance with the judge’s procedures.

Summary: Upon grant of Application for Leave for In Camera Review, deliver copies of in camera documents to judge’s chambers per procedures.

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Civil cases

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: A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers per L.R. 5-4.4.2.

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Criminal cases

A mandatory paper chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Magistrate Judge Kim's chambers box, on the 12th floor of 255 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, California by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day after submission.

Summary: A mandatory paper chambers copy (tabbed if appropriate, in one envelope) of seal request documents must be delivered to Magistrate Judge Kim's chambers box by 12:00 p.m. noon the day after submission.

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Civil cases

mandatory chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents a. Motions, oppositions, and replies; b. Ex parte applications and related documents; and c. Joint reports filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f). Such chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of the Clerk’s Office at the First Street Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012, no later than 12:00 noon on the day following "e-filing." All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of Local Rules 5-4, 11-3, and 11-4 including the "pre-punching," "backing," and "tabbing" requirements of Local Rules 11-3.5, 11-4.1, and 11-5.3, respectively. If the filing party and their counsel fail to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rule 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing, as well as imposing sanctions.

Summary: Chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and joint reports within 24 hours of e-filing.

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Civil cases

As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the 'Courtesy Box', located outside the First Street Court House Clerk’s Office at 350 W. 1st Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012.

Summary: Courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to the Courtesy Box.

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Civil cases

No chambers copy is required for CIVIL cases, except at the specific request of the Court.

Summary: In civil cases, courtesy copies are not required unless the Court specifically requests them.

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Civil cases

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Always ?

All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable.

Summary: Exhibits and declarations in chambers copies must be tabbed

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Required

Always ?

Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

Summary: Chambers copies must be submitted promptly to avoid delays.

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Criminal cases

Required

Never ?

The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the Court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Criminal Rule 49-1.2.

Summary: Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.

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Civil cases

Counsel should not deliver Chambers copies of these documents to Judge Fischer.

Summary: Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery documents to Judge Fischer.

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Civil cases

If your Application is granted, you will be responsible for delivering copies of the documents directly to the judge’s chambers, in accordance with the judge’s procedures.

Summary: If the Application for Leave for In Camera Review is granted, the filer must deliver copies of the documents directly to the judge's chambers per the judge's procedures.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Rule 5-4.2.

Summary: Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Rule 5-4.2.

Summary: Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested.

Summary: Chambers courtesy copies are discouraged unless specifically requested.

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Required

Always ?

If counsel fails to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.

Summary: Failure to comply with chambers copy requirements may result in hearing rescheduling and sanctions.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

If a party fails to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.

Summary: Failure to comply with chambers copy requirements may result in hearing rescheduling and sanctions.

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Civil cases

All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3, including the "backing" and "tabbing" requirements of Local Rules 11-3.5 and 11-5.3

Summary: Chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting, including backing and tabbing requirements.

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All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3 and L.R. 11-5.

Summary: Chambers copies must comply with Local Rules 11-3 and 11-5 formatting requirements.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

Alternatively, counsel may transmit such conformed copies via FedEx, UPS, or other overnight service, for delivery no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day following the e-filing, addressed to the Chambers of Judge John W. Holcomb, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Room 9-160, 411 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, California 92701.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies may be sent via overnight service for delivery by 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after e-filing.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

All Mandatory Chambers Copies shall comply with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3, except for the blue-backing requirement of L.R. 11-4.1, which is hereby waived.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting but the blue-backing requirement is waived.

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Civil cases

The parties must also prepare individual witness binders: One for the Court; one for the opposing party; and one for the witness.

Summary: Parties must prepare individual witness binders for the Court, opposing party, and witness.

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Civil cases

The parties shall prepare two sets of exhibit binders for the Court, and another set of binders for the opposing party.

Summary: Parties must prepare two sets of exhibit binders for the Court and one set for the opposing party.

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Additionally, parties should submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Summary: Parties are encouraged to submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

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*** EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY*** No mandatory chambers copies required, EXCEPT FOR motions for summary judgment and any other evidence-heavy motions.

Summary: Chambers copies not required except for summary judgment and evidence-heavy motions.

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Civil cases

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: Contact magistrate judge's clerk for scheduling; no courtesy copies to district court.

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Civil cases

Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these documents to this Court.

Summary: Courtesy copies of discovery documents must not be delivered to the Court.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Summary: Do not send paper copies of documents other than MSJ unless requested.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

Mandatory Chambers Copies need not be bluebacked. For security reasons, do not leave chambers copies in envelopes or folders.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must not be bluebacked and must not be left in envelopes or folders.

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Civil cases

The courtesy 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 SPG_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Courtesy copies of fee tables must be emailed in editable Excel format to chambers.

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Civil cases

If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Summary: For evidence over 200 pages, mandatory chambers copy must be in a Slant D-Ring binder (max 4 inches) with cover sheet and spine label.

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Civil cases

All exhibits should be separated by a tab divider on the right or bottom of the document. If the evidence exceeds 50 pages, the Mandatory Chambers Copy must: (1) include a table of contents; and (2) be in a tabbed binder with each exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents in the binder must be three-hole punched, preferably with a larger hole size (13/32”), rather than the standard hole size (9/32”), to facilitate ease of review. If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Summary: Exhibits in mandatory chambers copies must be tabbed; if over 50 pages, include a table of contents and use a tabbed binder with three-hole punched documents; if over 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder (max 4 inches) with cover sheet and spine label.

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Civil cases

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Counsel must provide chambers copies of moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

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Civil cases

Please do not sent paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Summary: Do not send paper copies of documents other than MSJ and 26(f) Reports unless requested.

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The courtesy 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 WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Courtesy copies of fee tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to chambers.

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Required

Always ?

Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.) at the top of each page; and (2) the Notice of Electronic Filing (see L.R. 5-3.2.1) as the last page of the document.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF and include the CM/ECF header on each page and the Notice of Electronic Filing as the last page.

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Required

Always ?

Mandatory Chambers Copies need not be bluebacked. For security reasons, do not leave chambers copies in envelopes or folders.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies should not be bluebacked and must not be left in envelopes or folders.

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All exhibits should be separated by a tab divider on the right or bottom of the document. If the evidence exceeds 50 pages, the Mandatory Chambers Copy must: (1) include a table of contents; and (2) be in a tabbed binder with each exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents in the binder must be three-hole punched, preferably with a larger hole size (13/32"), rather than the standard hole size (9/32") to facilitate ease of review. If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Summary: Exhibits in mandatory chambers copies must be tabbed; if over 50 pages, include a table of contents and use a tabbed binder with three-hole punched documents; if over 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder no larger than 4 inches with cover sheet and spine label.

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Required

Always ?

Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Summary: Binders for mandatory chambers copies must have a cover sheet and spine label with case name, case number, and content description.

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Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery matters.

Summary: Counsel must not deliver chambers copies of discovery-related documents.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of moving papers and responses for a motion for review.

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If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder.

Summary: For exhibits over 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder.

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If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder.

Summary: If exhibits exceed 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder.

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All exhibits should be separated by a tab divider on the right or bottom of the document. If the evidence exceeds 50 pages, the Mandatory Chambers Copy must: (1) include a table of contents; and (2) be in a tabbed binder with each exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents in the binder must be three-hole punched, preferably with a larger hole size (13/32”), rather than the standard hole size (9/32”) to facilitate ease of review. If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Summary: Exhibits in mandatory chambers copies must be tabbed; if over 50 pages, require table of contents and tabbed binder; if over 200 pages, require Slant D-Ring binder; all binders must be three-hole punched, no larger than 4 inches, with cover sheet and spine label.

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Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Summary: Counsel must provide chambers copies of moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

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Required

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All original filings are to be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 5-4. No chambers copy is required for CIVIL cases, except at the specific request of the Court.

Summary: No courtesy copies required for civil cases unless specifically requested by the Court.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

• Courtesy/chambers copies no longer required; please don’t send them.

Summary: Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.

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Required

Always ?

The parties should refer to the Court’s Standing Order for requirements regarding specific motions, discovery, certain types of filings, courtesy copies, emailing signature items to Chambers, and other matters pertaining to all cases.

Summary: Refer to Standing Order for courtesy copy requirements

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Chambers Copies must comply with the rules below.

Summary: Chambers copies must comply with specific rules

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The Court will also accept any fax courtesy copies not exceeding five (5) pages in length total. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk’s fax number is 213-894-0375.

Summary: Fax courtesy copies up to 5 pages accepted at 213-894-0375.

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The Court does not require and discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Reports that have been electronically filed.

Summary: Courtesy copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are not required and discouraged.

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The court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Summary: Courtesy copies of electronically filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

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Civil cases

Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: Pro se parties exempt from chambers copy requirement.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

Please refer to the Court's Civil Standing Order and Scheduling Conference Order for requirements for specific motions, discovery, certain types of filings, courtesy copies, emailing signature items to chambers, settlement, and other matters pertaining to all civil cases.

Summary: Refer to Civil Standing Order for courtesy copy requirements.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Summary: Pro se parties exempt from chambers copy requirement.

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Required

Always ?

(iii) No courtesy copy is necessary of the application, proposed order, or any other document(s), even if redacted or sealed, filed on the electronic docket for this case.

Summary: No courtesy copies required for applications, proposed orders, or other documents filed electronically, even if redacted or sealed.

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The parties are not required to provide a Mandatory Chambers Copy of their Joint Rule 26(f) Report.

Summary: No chambers copy required for Joint Rule 26(f) Report.

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Required

Always ?

Note: Notwithstanding Local Civil Rule 5-4.5 or any provision of Local Civil Rule 79-5, and in the absence of a case-specific order to the contrary, the Court does not require mandatory chambers copies in any case, nor does the Court require paper copies for filing under seal.

Summary: No mandatory chambers copies or paper copies required for filing under seal.

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Notwithstanding Local Criminal Rule 49-1.2(b)(3) and Local Civil Rule 5-4.5, and in the absence of a case-specific order to the contrary, the parties need not submit paper copies of any documents to be filed under seal (or of any accompanying applications and declarations). Mandatory chambers copies need not be provided.

Summary: Paper copies and mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents and accompanying filings are not required unless a case-specific order directs otherwise.

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The Court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Summary: Courtesy chambers copies of electronically filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

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The Court does not require chambers copies of any motion papers or exhibits and discourages the parties from sending chambers courtesy copies, unless otherwise specified.

Summary: Chambers copies not required for motion papers or exhibits.

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Required

Always ?

Chambers copies shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge’s courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk’s office on the 4th floor.

Summary: Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box outside Clerk's office on 4th floor.

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Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) to schedule a hearing on any discovery related matters. Counsel should NOT deliver courtesy copies of these discovery documents to this Court.

Summary: No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.

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Civil cases

No courtesy copies of the Joint Report are required.

Summary: Courtesy copies are not required for the Joint Report.

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Chambers copies shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office on the 4th floor.

Summary: Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 4th floor.

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Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) to schedule a hearing on any discovery related matters. Counsel should NOT deliver courtesy copies of these discovery documents to this Court.

Summary: No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.

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Chambers copies shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office on the 4th floor.

Summary: Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 4th floor.

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Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) to schedule a hearing on any discovery related matters. Counsel should NOT deliver courtesy copies of these discovery documents to this Court.

Summary: No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.

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Criminal cases

Required

Always ?

ordered by the Court, Judge Anderson does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the Court’s CM/ECF System. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Anderson unless specifically ordered to do so.

Summary: Chambers copies are not required unless specifically ordered by the court.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Judge Anderson does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the Court’s CM/ECF System. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Anderson unless specifically ordered to do so.

Summary: Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Judge Anderson does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the Court's CM/ECF System. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Anderson unless specifically ordered to do so.

Summary: Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Judge Anderson does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the Court’s CM/ECF System. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Anderson unless specifically ordered to do so.

Summary: Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.

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Required

Never ?

Courtesy Copies. Chambers copies are not required at this time with exception of any copies specifically requested by the Court, any physical items including CD’s or flash drives, and any sealed documents and criminal documents as set forth below.

Summary: Chambers copies generally not required except for specific items.

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Any paper copy or physical item to be delivered to the Court shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge’s courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk’s office, on the 12th floor of the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles.

Summary: Physical items must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 12th floor.

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Required

Never ?

Chambers copies are not required at this time with exception of any copies specifically requested by the Court, any physical items including CD’s or flash drives, and any sealed documents and criminal documents as set forth below.

Summary: Chambers copies generally not required except for specific requests, physical items, sealed, or criminal documents.

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Chambers copies are not required at this time with exception of any copies specifically requested by the Court, any physical items including CD's or flash drives, and any sealed documents and criminal documents as set forth below.

Summary: Chambers copies generally not required except for Court-requested copies, physical items, sealed documents, and criminal documents.

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The Court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Summary: Courtesy chambers copies of e-filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

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The parties may file and email to Chambers no more than five jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions for the Court’s consideration.

Summary: Parties may email up to five jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions to Chambers for consideration.

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All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu’s Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu's copy box on 4th floor.

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Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery matters.

Summary: Chambers copies are not required for discovery matters.

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Mandatory Chambers Copies need not be bluebacked. For security reasons, do not leave chambers copies in envelopes or folders.

Summary: Mandatory chambers copies do not require bluebacks and must not be left in envelopes or folders.

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

Unless otherwise notified by the Court, no chambers copies are required.

Summary: Chambers copies are not required unless otherwise notified.

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Required

Never ?

Unless otherwise notified by the Court, no chambers copies are required.

Summary: Chambers copies are not required unless Court notifies otherwise.