Judge Carolyn K. Delaney
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Joint Letter Brief
- Not required
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Page & Word Limits2 rules
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The joint letter brief shall be no more than 2 pages in length, including any exhibits or attachments (which are discouraged), and shall be in at least 12-point type.
Summary: Joint letter brief for discovery disputes limited to 2 pages in 12-point type.
Joint Letter Brief
2 pages
Applies to: Attorney
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Page Limits: Initial moving papers in non-discovery matters, and oppositions to such motions, are limited to 30 pages. Replies are limited to 10 pages. Page limits do not include the index or table of contents, table of cases, or exhibits (if any). Documents exceeding these limits without advance leave of court, for good cause shown, may be stricken without further notice. These page limits also apply to discovery-related motions in prisoner cases only, which are exempt from the Joint Statement requirement of Local Rule 251.
Summary: Initial/opposition papers limited to 30 pages; replies to 10 pages; excludes TOC, tables, exhibits.
Brief
30 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Reply Brief
10 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
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Proposed Orders: As required by the local rules, counsel shall submit via email, to ckdorders@caed.uscourts.gov, the proposed order accompanying any application, request, stipulation or motion in either Word Perfect or Microsoft Word format. Pursuant to Local Rule 131 (c), the document should include the attorneys' electronic signature(s) (i.e. /s/ First/Last name), as well as the date the document was signed.
Summary: Proposed orders must be emailed in Word Perfect or Word format with electronic signatures.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Additionally, each party shall file a Notice of Submission of Confidential Settlement Conference Statement on the public docket (See L.R. 270 (d)).
Summary: Each party must file a Notice of Submission of Confidential Settlement Conference Statement on the public docket.
Document Type
Notice Of Submission
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An uninsured corporate party shall appear by a representative authorized to negotiate, and who has authority to settle the matter up to the amount of the opposing parties' existing settlement demand or offer.
Summary: Uninsured corporate parties must appear by a representative with authority to negotiate and settle up to the opposing party's demand or offer.
Document Type
Settlement Conference
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An insured party shall appear by a representative of the insurer who is authorized to negotiate, and who has authority to settle the matter up to the limits of the opposing parties' existing settlement demand.
Summary: Insured parties must appear by an insurer representative with authority to negotiate and settle up to the opposing party's demand.
Document Type
Settlement Conference
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The attorneys who will try the case and parties with full and complete settlement authority are required to personally attend the settlement conference.
Summary: Trial counsel and parties with full settlement authority must personally attend the settlement conference.
Document Type
Settlement Conference
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It is difficult for a party who is not present to appreciate the process and the reasons that may justify a change in one's perspective toward settlement. Accordingly, having a client with authority available by telephone is not an acceptable alternative, except under the most extenuating circumstances, and must be approved in advance by the judge.
Summary: Telephone appearance by a client with authority is not acceptable except in extenuating circumstances with advance judge approval.
Document Type
Settlement Conference
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Confidential Settlement Conference Statements must be emailed to chambers no later than 7 days before the conference.
The parties are to send Confidential Settlement Conference Statements to the following email address: CKDorders@caed.uscourts.gov, no later than seven (7) days before the conference.
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Upon settlement, general terms are placed on the record immediately; dispositional documents must be filed within 60 days.
If the parties are able to reach a settlement, the general terms shall be placed on the record immediately. In most cases, all pending dates will be vacated, and the court will order that dispositional documents be filed within 60 days so that the case may be closed.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
No paper courtesy copy required for joint letter brief.
No paper courtesy copy is required.
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Page 1 | Informal Telephonic Conferences re Discovery Disputes
Chambers Communication Rules
Civil law and motion heard Wednesdays at 10:00 AM via Zoom, no reserved dates.
Civil Law and Motion: Civil law and motion is heard every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Motion dates are not reserved. Simply file your moving papers in accordance with the Local and Federal Rules.
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Case-specific questions may be directed to the courtroom deputy by email or phone.
If you have any questions specific to your case, you may contact Judge Delaney's courtroom deputy, Lisa Kennison, by email at lkennison@caed.uscourts.gov, or by phone at (916) 930-4004.
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