Judge David M. Sanders

Applies to

Invoice

Invoices must include a completed declaration, a detailed billing statement, and the specified case and service details.

Applies to

Reimbursement request

Requests for reimbursement of other costs must include valid receipts and justification.

Applies to

Reimbursement request

Reimbursable expenses require advance Court approval and paid receipts.

Counsel must submit invoices to the Court monthly or at least quarterly.

Parties should ensure that the statute of limitations does not expire while their dispute is in ADR.

A party dissatisfied with a judicial arbitration award may request a trial within the specified time.

Applies to

Adr information package

In general civil cases filed after June 30, 2001, plaintiffs must serve each defendant with the ADR information package along with the complaint.

Applies to

Adr information package

Cross-complainants must serve new parties with the ADR information package along with the cross-complaint.

The arbitrator must serve the award within 10 days after the arbitration hearing.

Private ex parte communications with the arbitrator are prohibited, except for scheduling or requesting a continuance.

Parties who settle must notify the arbitrator at least 2 days before the hearing.

The Court will consider ex parte communications only when made in a manner prescribed by the Local Rules, the California Rules of Court, or state law.