Judge Richard A. Jones
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Administrative Record
All filings
- 3 copies
Courtesy copies
- Hand Delivery • By 12 Pm On Business Day After Filing
- Within 24 Hours
Adjournments
- Motions to extend deadlines must be filed well in advance; deadlines remain in effect until ruling.
- Meet and confer required before requesting continuance.
- Filing written motions/stipulations for continuance is prohibited.
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Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Clerk, Chambers
Page & Word Limits1 rule
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Parties must comply with the length restrictions specified in Local Civil Rule 7(e). The Court may decline to consider arguments presented beyond the specific length restrictions. Motions for leave to file overlength briefs are disfavored and will only be considered in extraordinary circumstances, which circumstances must be set forth in detail by the party making the request. Motions for leave to file overlength briefs must be filed and noted for consideration to provide the Court sufficient time to rule on the motion before the brief at issue is due. Counsel shall not file a motion for leave to file an overlength brief concurrently with the overlength brief.
Summary: Follow Local Civil Rule 7(e) length limits; overlength motions disfavored and must be filed separately.
Brief
Document Format Requirements7 rules
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Other parties may designate additional deposition portions by highlighting them in a different color.
Other parties may offer other portions of the deposition by highlighting them, using a different color.
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Motions, oppositions, and replies filed electronically must be submitted in PDF format to permit text searches and to facilitate transmission and retrieval. Before these documents are electronically filed, the CM/ECF User shall convert the documents to PDF format. These documents may not be scanned.
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Summary: Electronically filed motions, oppositions, and replies must be searchable PDFs, converted to PDF before filing, and may not be scanned.
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If the exhibit list or proposed pretrial order is revised at any time after it is filed with the court, the parties shall email a revised list in Word format which sets forth ONLY the revisions that have been made to victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Revised exhibit lists must be emailed in Word format showing only revisions to specific email address.
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Plaintiff's exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with 1; Defendant's exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the next number sequence not used by Plaintiff (e.g., if Plaintiff has 160 exhibits, Defendant should begin numbering its exhibits at 200. Defendant’s exhibits shall not be labeled A-1, A-2, etc.). Subparts and subnumbers shall not be used absent leave of the court.
Summary: Plaintiff exhibits numbered 1+, Defendant exhibits continue numbering (no A-1, A-2), subparts need court leave.
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Two sets of exhibits shall be delivered to the courtroom deputy. Each set of exhibits shall be submitted in a three-ring binder with appropriately numbered tabs. Unless necessary to preserve an exhibit, exhibits should not be placed in plastic sleeves. Additional numbered tabs shall be provided in the event additional exhibits are marked during trial.
Summary: Two sets of exhibits required in three-ring binders with numbered tabs; no plastic sleeves unless necessary.
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All trial exhibits must be pre-marked by counsel. Exhibit tags may be obtained from the Clerk’s Office. In the alternative, counsel may create stickers or stamps that conform to this format: Plaintiff’s (or Defendant’s) Exhibit Cause No. _____________ Exhibit No. _____________
Summary: All trial exhibits must be pre-marked with specific format tags.
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In addition to the requirements set forth in LR 51, if they have not already done so, the parties should submit the Joint Instructions and Joint Statement of Disputed Instructions in Word format to jonesorders@wawd.uscourts.gov
Summary: The parties should submit the Joint Instructions and Joint Statement of Disputed Instructions in Word format by email if they have not already done so.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements23 rules
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Jury instructions must be submitted pursuant to LR 51.
Jury Instructions: Shall be submitted pursuant to LR 51.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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A motion for default judgment must be supported by a declaration.
Plaintiff shall support a motion for default judgment with a declaration.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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The motion must include all interest calculations and, for prejudgment interest, identify its accrual start date and the basis for selecting that date.
Plaintiff shall include all interest calculations in the motion for default judgment. For prejudgment interest, Plaintiff shall state the date on which prejudgment interest began to accrue and the basis for selecting that date.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Every motion must include counsel’s declaration briefly describing the parties’ discussion, their attempt to avoid the motion, and the date of the discussion.
All motions must include a declaration by counsel briefly describing the parties’ discussion and attempt to eliminate the need for the motion and the date of such discussion.
Document Type
Motion
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Failure to designate an objection as specified waives it, even if it was previously stated at the deposition.
A failure to designate objections as set forth above shall constitute a waiver, even if the objection was previously stated at the deposition.
Document Type
Deposition Objections
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The party offering a video deposition must know how to use the courtroom technology and ensure the video is appropriately edited after the Court rules on objections.
The party offering the video is responsible for being familiar with the courtroom technology necessary to play it and for ensuring that the video is edited appropriately after the Court makes its rulings on any objections.
Document Type
Video Deposition
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All motions to continue the trial date shall be accompanied by a waiver of speedy trial at least 30 days beyond the proposed new trial date.
Summary: Speedy trial waiver (30+ days) required with trial continuance motions.
Document Type
Motion To Continue Trial
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MOTIONS IN LIMINE CONTAINED IN A TRIAL BRIEF THAT COULD HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BY THE PRETRIAL MOTIONS DEADLINE WILL BE STRICKEN.
Summary: Motions in limine in trial briefs will be stricken if they could have been filed earlier.
Document Type
Trial Brief
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Plaintiff shall provide a concise explanation of how all amounts were calculated. If the Court is not certain about how a particular amount was calculated, the Court will not award that amount.
Summary: The motion must concisely explain how each amount was calculated; the Court will not award an amount whose calculation is uncertain.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Plaintiff shall comply with Local Civil Rule 55.
Summary: Plaintiffs must comply with Local Civil Rule 55 when seeking default judgment.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Plaintiff shall provide evidence establishing the amount of the principal claim. If the claim is based on one or more contracts, the relevant portion(s) of the contract(s) shall be attached to the declaration. If further information is required to determine the amount of the principal claim (e.g., the number of hours worked under an employment contract), Plaintiff shall provide that information.
Summary: The motion must establish the principal claim amount with evidence; relevant contract portions must be attached to the declaration, and any further information needed to determine the amount must be provided.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Plaintiff shall separately state the amounts owing on the principal claim, liquidated damages (if applicable), pre- and post-judgment interest on the principal claim (if applicable), and reasonable attorneys’ fees (if applicable).
Summary: The motion must separately state amounts owed for the principal claim and, when applicable, liquidated damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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If Plaintiff seeks liquidated damages, Plaintiff shall provide evidence establishing an entitlement to liquidated damages and any other information needed to determine the amount of liquidated damages.
Summary: A plaintiff seeking liquidated damages must provide evidence of entitlement and any other information needed to determine the amount.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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If an interest rate other than that provided by 28 U.S.C. § 1961 applies, Plaintiff shall state the rate and the reasons for applying it.
Summary: If a different interest rate applies than the rate provided by 28 U.S.C. § 1961, the plaintiff must state the rate and reasons for applying it.
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Default Judgment
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If Plaintiff seeks attorneys’ fees, Plaintiff must state the basis for an award of attorneys’ fees and must include a declaration from Plaintiff’s counsel establishing the reasonable amount of fees to be awarded.
Summary: A plaintiff seeking attorneys’ fees must state the basis for the award and include counsel’s declaration establishing the reasonable fee amount.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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All motions seeking attorney’s fees must be accompanied by an appropriate declaration that attaches all relevant timesheets and costs.
Summary: Every motion for attorney’s fees must include an appropriate declaration attaching all relevant timesheets and costs.
Document Type
Attorney Fees Motion
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The parties shall then file on the docket the highlighted color transcripts, together with the form setting forth the objections.
Summary: After the joint chambers submission, the parties must file the highlighted color transcripts and objections form on the docket.
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Deposition Designations
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In multi-defendant cases, prior to filing any motion, counsel are directed to consult with counsel for all codefendants to determine whether the motion can either be stipulated to or jointly brought.
Summary: Multi-defendant cases require consultation before filing motions.
Document Type
Motion
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Stipulated motions should be filed as a “Stipulated Motion” rather than just as a “Stipulation.” While stipulated motions may be noted for the day they are filed, parties should not expect them to be considered on the noting date.
Summary: Stipulated motions must be filed as “Stipulated Motion” not “Stipulation” and may not be decided on filing date.
Document Type
Stipulated Motion
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All motions, oppositions, and replies must be supported by relevant legal authority. Citations should be in Blue Book format and must be included in the body of the briefing – the Court does not allow citations in footnotes or endnotes.
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Summary: Motions, oppositions, and replies must be supported by relevant legal authority, with Blue Book citations in the body of the briefing and none in footnotes or endnotes.
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Briefing
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Exhibits to which counsel has stipulated to admissibility are not admitted until the court formally admits the exhibits on the record. The court will typically not admit exhibits unless they have been or will be shown or described to the jury in open court.
Summary: Stipulated exhibits are not admitted until court formally admits them on record; typically require showing to jury.
Document Type
Exhibit
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If the courtroom technology will be used at trial, counsel and the pro se parties are responsible for participating in the training program offered by the Court prior to the commencement of trial. Training can be requested through the Court’s website. Absent extraordinary circumstances, trial will not be delayed due to difficulties with the technology.
Summary: Technology training required before trial; trial won’t be delayed for tech difficulties.
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Trial
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In most cases, the Court will take one of two courses when parties notify it of settlement. If the parties agree, the Court will enter a standard order of post-settlement dismissal, which will contain the language excerpted below. This is the Court’s preferred course of action.
Summary: Court prefers standard order of post-settlement dismissal when parties notify of settlement.
Document Type
Post Settlement Dismissal
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
For a jury case settled or agreed to be tried without a jury, notice must be filed with the clerk as soon as possible and no later than five days before the scheduled trial date.
“Where cases set for trial by jury are settled or agreed to be tried without a jury, notice of such agreement shall be filed in the clerk's office as soon as possible but no later than five (5) days before the day on which the case is set; otherwise jury expenses incurred by the government, if any, shall be paid to the clerk by the parties agreeing to such settlement or waiver.
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Page 3 | Settlement and Notification to the Court of Settlement
If there is doubt about established citizenship or the amount in controversy, parties must file an amended complaint or amended notice of removal within fifteen days after assignment to Judge Jones.
Parties must file an Amended Complaint or Amended Notice of Removal within fifteen days from the date the action is assigned to Judge Jones if there is a doubt as to whether they have established the citizenship of the parties or whether they have established the amount in controversy.
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Page 3 | Actions Invoking Subject Matter Jurisdiction Based on Diversity
Service and Proof of Service Rules
In a removed case, the removing defendant must serve this Order on all other parties.
If this case was assigned to this Court after being removed from state court, the Defendant(s) who removed the case must serve this Order on all other parties.
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Page 1 | Standing Order for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones
The plaintiff must immediately serve this Order on all defendants together with the Summons and Complaint.
Plaintiff(s) must immediately serve this Order on all Defendant(s) along with the Summons and Complaint.
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Page 1 | Standing Order for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones
A Doe or fictitiously named defendant must be identified and served within 90 days after filing or will be dismissed.
Any “Doe” or fictitiously named defendant who is not identified and served within 90 days after the case is filed will be dismissed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m).
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Page 2 | Service of Pleadings
The plaintiff must promptly serve the Complaint under Rule 4 and file proof of service.
Plaintiff must promptly serve the Complaint in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file proof of service.
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Page 2 | Service of Pleadings
A party offering a video deposition instead of live testimony must submit it on DVD or thumb drive to chambers and all other parties by the deposition-designation filing deadline, in addition to following the procedures above.
If a party intends to offer a video deposition instead of live testimony, the party must, in addition to complying with the provisions above, submit a copy of the video deposition on a DVD or thumb drive to chambers and to all other parties no later than the deadline for filing deposition designations.
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Page 1 | DEPOSITION DESIGNATION PROCEDURE
A party offering deposition testimony at trial must provide all other parties a transcript with the relevant portions highlighted.
Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 32, if a party intends to offer a deposition in lieu of or in addition to live testimony at trial, the party shall provide to all other parties a transcript of the deposition with the relevant portions highlighted.
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Page 1 | DEPOSITION DESIGNATION PROCEDURE
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are required for administrative-record filings and documents exceeding 50 pages.
Courtesy copies are only required for filings of administrative records, and for all documents over 50 pages.
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Page 2 | Courtesy Copies for Chambers
All courtesy copies must be printed from CM/ECF with the PDF display headers feature enabled.
The parties are required to print all courtesy copies from CM/ECF using the “Include headers when displaying PDF documents” feature under “Document Options.”
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Page 2 | Courtesy Copies for Chambers
Chambers copies must be clearly marked “Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.”
The chambers copy must be clearly marked with the words “Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.”
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Page 2 | Courtesy Copies for Chambers
Paper courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages.
When the aggregate submittal to the Court (i.e., the motion, any declarations and exhibits, the proposed order, and the certificate of service) exceeds 50 pages in length, a paper copy of the documents (with tabs or other organizing aids as necessary) shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office by 10:30 a.m. the morning after filing.
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Page 2 | COURTESY COPIES
Courtesy copies required for admin records and docs over 50 pages; deliver to Clerk by 12 PM next business day.
Courtesy copies are only required for filings of administrative records, and for all civil and criminal documents over 50 pages. • The paper copy of the documents (binders with tabs or other organizing aids as necessary) shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p.m. on the business day after filing. • The chambers copy must be clearly marked with the words “Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.” • The parties are required to print all courtesy copies from CM/ECF using the “Include headers when displaying PDF documents” feature under “Document Options.” • This requirement does not apply to pleadings filed under seal.
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Page 2 | Courtesy Copies
Required courtesy-copy paper documents must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office by noon on the business day after filing; binders with tabs or other organizing aids are used as necessary.
The paper copy of the documents (binders with tabs or other organizing aids as necessary) shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p.m. on the business day after filing.
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Page 2 | Courtesy Copies for Chambers
Additional exhibits marked during trial require copies for opposing counsel, court, and witness.
If additional exhibits are marked in the course of trial (for example, for impeachment purposes), counsel must provide copies of the exhibits for opposing counsel, the court, and the witness.
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Page 1 | PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING TRIAL EXHIBITS
Chambers copy must be marked 'Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.'
The chambers copy must be clearly marked with the words 'Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.'
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Page 2 | COURTESY COPIES
The courtesy-copy requirement does not apply to pleadings filed under seal.
This requirement does not apply to pleadings filed under seal.
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Page 2 | Courtesy Copies for Chambers
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The Court expects strict compliance with Local Civil Rule 5(g).
Judge Jones expects strict compliance with Local Civil Rule 5(g).
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Page 1 | MOTIONS TO SEAL
The parties are expected to comply with applicable Ninth Circuit law when seeking to seal documents.
The Court expects the parties to comply with applicable Ninth Circuit law regarding the sealing of any documents.
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Page 1 | MOTIONS TO SEAL
A party seeking to seal information must show that the public’s access rights and disclosure policies are outweighed by good cause for non-case-dispositive motions or compelling reasons for case-dispositive motions or information in the operative complaint.
The Court will only permit filings under seal if the party seeking to seal the information demonstrates why the public’s traditional right of access to court documents and the public policies favoring disclosure are outweighed by good cause (if the motion is not case-dispositive) or compelling reasons (if the motion is case-dispositive or the information is included in the operative complaint) that support keeping the information under seal.
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Page 4 | Applications to Seal Documents
The parties’ agreement to seal documents is not, by itself, sufficient.
An agreement between the parties to seal documents is not sufficient.
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Page 1 | MOTIONS TO SEAL
A party’s “Confidential” designation alone does not establish good cause or compelling reasons to seal a document.
The fact that a party has designated a particular document “Confidential” is not sufficient to convince the Court that good cause or compelling reasons exist to seal that document.
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Page 4 | Applications to Seal Documents
The Court, rather than the parties, decides whether a document may be filed under seal.
It is the Court, not the parties, that determines whether a document can be filed under seal.
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Page 4 | Applications to Seal Documents
Filing Bundling Requirements
All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.
All motions, including motions to continue the trial date, shall be made prior to the pretrial motions deadline.
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Page 1 | GENERAL MOTIONS PRACTICE IN CRIMINAL CASES
Motions in limine must be filed by pretrial motions deadline.
All motions in limine must be filed by the deadline set for pretrial motions.
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Page 1 | Motions In Limine
Dispositive motions must be filed 90 days before trial with 30-day briefing and decision periods.
Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 16, Judge Jones sets the dispositive motion cutoff 90 days prior to the trial date. This allows the parties 30 days to brief the motion; the Court 30 days to decide the motion; and the parties 30 days after receiving the ruling to prepare for trial, if necessary.
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Page 1 | DISPOSITIVE MOTION CUTOFF – 90 DAY RULE
By the Court-designated deadline, the parties must jointly submit one color transcript to chambers showing all highlighted designations and objections and responses in the specified chart format.
No later than the deadline designated by the Court, the parties shall jointly submit to chambers a single color copy of the deposition transcript, setting forth all designated highlighted testimony, and indicating any objections and responses in the chart format found on this website titled “Objections to Designations Of Deposition Excerpts.”
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Page 1 | DEPOSITION DESIGNATION PROCEDURE
Duplicate documents cannot be listed twice; once identified, any party may use the exhibit.
Duplicate documents shall not be listed twice on the parties’ exhibit lists or in the pretrial order. Once a party has identified an exhibit on the exhibit list or in the pretrial order, any party may use it.
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Page 1 | PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING TRIAL EXHIBITS
Follow Local Civil Rule 7 for motion scheduling; improper notations may be re-noted or stricken.
Judge Jones follows Local Civil Rule 7 in scheduling motions for consideration by the Court. Counsel and pro se parties should follow the scheduling guidelines specified in Local Civil Rule 7(d). The Court may re-note or strike motions that have been improperly noted for consideration or may take other appropriate action.
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Page 1 | Scheduling Motions for Consideration
Court may impose deadline for stipulated dismissal if parties request alternative to standard order.
The other option is, if the parties request, the Court will impose a deadline (a month or less from the notification of settlement) for the parties to submit a stipulated dismissal. If the parties do not submit a stipulated dismissal by that deadline, the Court will enter its standard order of post-settlement dismissal.
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Page 1 | PROCEDURE UPON NOTIFCATION OF SETTLEMENT
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The meet-and-confer discussion must address the motion’s substantive grounds and attempt to resolve the matter without filing the motion.
The parties must discuss the substantive grounds for the motion and attempt to reach an accord that would eliminate the need for the motion.
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Page 4 | Meet and Confer Requirement
Counsel should hold substantive discussions about contemplated motions in person whenever possible.
The Court strongly emphasizes that discussions of the substance of contemplated motions are to take place, if at all possible, in person.
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Page 4 | Meet and Confer Requirement
Meet and confer required before filing most motions; declaration of conference required.
For all cases, except applications for temporary restraining orders, counsel contemplating the filing of any motion shall first contact opposing counsel to discuss thoroughly, preferably in person, the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution. The Court construes this requirement strictly. Half-hearted attempts at compliance with this rule will not satisfy counsel’s obligation. The parties must discuss the substantive grounds for the motion and attempt to reach an accord that would eliminate the need for the motion. The Court strongly emphasizes that discussions of the substance of contemplated motions are to take place, if at all possible, in person. All motions must include a declaration by counsel briefly describing the parties’ discussion and attempt to eliminate the need for the motion and the date of such discussion. Filings not in compliance with this rule may be stricken.
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Page 1 | Meet and Confer Requirement
Before filing any motion other than an application for a temporary restraining order, counsel must thoroughly discuss the motion’s substance and potential resolution with opposing counsel, preferably in person.
For all cases, except applications for temporary restraining orders, counsel contemplating the filing of any motion shall first contact opposing counsel to discuss thoroughly, preferably in person, the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution.
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Page 3 | Meet and Confer Requirement
Filings that do not comply with the meet-and-confer rule will be stricken.
Filings not in compliance with this rule will be stricken.
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Page 4 | Meet and Confer Requirement
For an issue arising during trial after court hours, counsel must meet and confer to determine whether it can be resolved without court intervention.
Issues that Arise During Trial, After Court Hours: Should an issue arise during trial after court hours, counsel are instructed to meet and confer to see if the issue may be resolved without court intervention.
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Page 2 | Issues that Arise During Trial, After Court Hours
Counsel must make a genuine effort to comply with the meet-and-confer requirement; half-hearted attempts are insufficient.
The Court construes this requirement strictly. Half-hearted attempts at compliance with this rule will not satisfy counsel’s obligation.
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Page 4 | Meet and Confer Requirement
Oral argument granted after briefing; Court contacts parties to schedule.
After briefing has been completed, the Court will decide whether to grant a request for oral argument. Should oral argument be allowed, the Court will contact the parties to schedule a date and time.
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Page 1 | Scheduling Oral Argument
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motions to extend deadlines must be filed well in advance; deadlines remain in effect until ruling.
Deadlines remain operational until the Court has ruled on a motion to extend those deadlines, so parties should file motions to extend a deadline well in advance of the deadline. The Court will not prioritize such motions simply because the parties have waited until a deadline is imminent before filing a motion to extend.
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Page 3 | Motions to Extend Deadlines
Filing written motions/stipulations for continuance is prohibited.
Unless otherwise instructed, the parties are directed to refrain from filing a written motion or stipulation to request a continuance of these deadlines.
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Page 1 | CONTINUANCES OF INITIAL CASE SCHEDULING DEADLINES
Meet and confer required before requesting continuance.
The parties who have already appeared in this matter are required to meet and confer before contacting the Court to request an extension.
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Page 1 | CONTINUANCES OF INITIAL CASE SCHEDULING DEADLINES
Contact Victoria Ericksen by email to request continuance of initial scheduling deadlines.
Should the parties wish to request a continuance of the deadlines set forth in the Court’s Order Regarding Initial Disclosures and Joint Status Report, counsel are directed to contact the Court’s courtroom deputy, Victoria Ericksen, by email at victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov.
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Page 1 | CONTINUANCES OF INITIAL CASE SCHEDULING DEADLINES
Schedule modifications require extraordinary justification to shorten the 90-day period.
Judge Jones will not modify this schedule unless the parties set forth an extraordinary basis for modifying the scheduling order to decrease the period between the dispositive motion cutoff and the trial date to less than 90 days.
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Page 1 | DISPOSITIVE MOTION CUTOFF – 90 DAY RULE
Chambers Communication Rules
If counsel’s meet-and-confer efforts are unsuccessful, counsel must notify the courtroom deputy of the issue by email.
If such meet and confer efforts are unsuccessful, counsel must notify the courtroom deputy of the issue by email at victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov.
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Page 2 | Issues that Arise During Trial, After Court Hours
The parties should email the Joint Instructions and Joint Statement of Disputed Instructions to the specified address if they have not already done so.
In addition to the requirements set forth in LR 51, if they have not already done so, the parties should submit the Joint Instructions and Joint Statement of Disputed Instructions in Word format to jonesorders@wawd.uscourts.gov
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Page 2 | Jury Instructions
All parties to a discovery dispute must participate in contacting the Court; counsel may contact the deputy clerk by email to arrange a telephone conference.
All parties to the discovery dispute MUST participate in contacting the Court. See Local Civil Rule 7(i). Counsel may contact the Court’s deputy clerk, Victoria Ericksen, by email at victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (206) 370-8517 to make arrangements for a telephone conference with the Court.
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Page 1 | DISCOVERY DISPUTES
For trial issues arising after court hours, counsel must meet and confer first and, if unsuccessful, email the courtroom deputy.
Should an issue arise during trial after court hours, counsel are instructed to meet and confer to see if the issue may be resolved without court intervention. If such meet and confer efforts are unsuccessful, counsel must notify the courtroom deputy of the issue by email at victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov.
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Page 1 | Issues that Arise During Trial, After Court Hours
Contact courtroom deputy before filing trial continuance motions.
Prior to filing a motion to continue a trial date, counsel is directed to contact the Court’s courtroom deputy, Victoria Ericksen, by email at victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov to verify that the parties’ proposed new trial date is acceptable to the Court.
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Page 1 | Motions To Continue Trial Date
Wait 45 days after noting date before inquiring about motion status; contact Victoria Ericksen.
The local civil rules provide that when 45 or more days have elapsed since the noting date of a motion, the parties are encouraged to contact the Court to inquire as to the status of the motion. The Court makes every effort to rule on motions within 30 days of the noting date. Counsel are asked to not inquire regarding the status of a motion until at least 45 days beyond the noting date. Once that time period has elapsed, the parties may contact the Court’s deputy clerk, Victoria Ericksen, at victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov to inquire.
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Page 3 | Inquiries Regarding the Status of Pending Motions