Judge Stasy Avelar
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
Motions must be double-spaced; handwriting should be avoided if possible.
Motion Practice: Please double space your motions and avoid handwriting them if possible.
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Motions and stipulations must be accompanied by a proposed order stating the precise relief requested.
Please provide orders for stipulations and motions: If you have a stipulation to a basic extension or other motion, please submit an order with the motion that sets forth the precise relief you are requesting/stipulating to.
Document Type
Motion
Requests for expedited treatment must state prior efforts to expedite and include a proposed order providing a response date or deadline.
If expedited treatment is requested the request should state what has already been done to attempt to expedite the matter (personal consultation with opposing counsel, email service on opposing party, etc.). It should also include a proposed form of order that provides a response date or deadline or some other provision for the other sides right to be heard. It is not the responsibility of court staff to coordinate an expedited response with the other side.
Document Type
Motion
Oral argument is not set unless requested; a request should provide additional information beyond what has already been presented.
Oral Argument: The Court normally will not set oral argument unless it is requested. If it is requested, the Court will expect any additional information and probably not what has already been presented.
Document Type
Request For Oral Argument
Filing & Service rules
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing motions to compel or for sanctions, parties must jointly request a telephonic status conference and file a two-page statement of the issues and positions.
Please do not file written motions to compel and/or for sanctions as a first resort to seeking relief on a discovery dispute. My preference is that you jointly request a status conference by contacting my division. We will fit you in within 1-2 weeks for a telephonic conference and all I ask is that you file a brief two-page statement describing the issues and each party's position.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Parties should contact the judge's division to request a discovery status conference.
My preference is that you jointly request a status conference by contacting my division.
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