Lake Superior Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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Payment applications must be presented within 60 days after case disposition, and the court may reject later invoices.

In no event will the application for payment be presented more than 60 days after the disposition of the case. The court reserves the right to reject any invoice presented for payment more than 60 days after the disposition of the case.

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All written orders signed by a judge must be filed immediately with the clerk.

All written orders, including orders to show cause, orders for examination of judgment debtors, temporary restraining orders and injunctions, signed by a judge, shall be filed immediately with the clerk.

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Deadline

1 court days

The applicant must contact the department one judicial assistant to schedule and give notice of the hearing; scheduling must occur as early as possible and no later than 9:00 a.m. on the preceding court day unless good cause is shown.

Such matters must be scheduled for hearing by the department one judicial assistant as early as possible before the requested hearing, but not later than 9:00 a.m. of the preceding court day unless good cause is shown. The applicant is responsible for contacting the judicial assistant to schedule the hearing, and for giving notice thereof.

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An appointment order must be made before appointed counsel begins billing for services.

Appointment orders must be made before an attorney may begin billing for services.

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After the Presiding Judge approves the fees, the payment order must be submitted to the County of Lake for payment.

Once approved by the Presiding Judge, the order for payment of fees shall be submitted to the County of Lake for payment.

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A notice-based emergency-order request may be submitted to the clerk at any time; its deemed submission time depends on when notice is given, unless otherwise ordered.

A request for a temporary emergency court order, which is based on notice of the making of the request, may be submitted to the clerk of the court at any time 33 ===== PAGE 34 ===== Superior Court, County of Lake for presentation to the court. The request shall be deemed submitted to the court at 10:00 a.m. the next court day where notice of the application for the request is given before 10:00 a.m. on the prior court day, except as may be otherwise specifically ordered. In the event the notice of the request is made after 10:00 a.m. on a court day, the request will be deemed submitted as of 10:00 a.m. on the second court day following the notice for review and action by the court, except as may be otherwise ordered.

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After filing an opposition to dismissal for lack of prosecution, the opposing party must promptly file any declarations supporting it.

A party desiring to oppose the dismissal of the case for lack of prosecution pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 583.310-583.360 must file with the clerk, within 15 days after the date of the clerk's notice, a written opposition to the dismissal and, thereafter, shall promptly file declarations containing whatever evidentiary showing is desired to be given in support of the opposition.

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An electronically received paper is filed as of the court day it is received unless the clerk rejects it and transmits notice of rejection.

A paper received electronically by the court at any time on any court day shall be filed as of that court day unless rejected by the clerk and notice of rejection transmitted.

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A document received on a non-court day is filed on the next court day unless the clerk transmits notice of rejection.

Any document that is received by the court at any time on a non- court day shall be filed on the next court day unless notice of rejection is transmitted by the clerk.

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The court aims to review these matters promptly, but requests submitted after noon for consideration without a hearing are unlikely to be reviewed that day.

The court will attempt to review all such matters expeditiously, but it is unlikely that any ex parte request submitted after 12:00 P.M. (noon) for consideration without a hearing will be reviewed by the court on the day of submission.

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Fee applications may be submitted no more frequently than once every 30 days.

Application for fees must be submitted no more frequently than once every 30 days.

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Electronic filing does not excuse compliance with other filing deadlines or statutes.

A paper filed electronically must still comply with all other filing deadlines and statutes.

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Uncontested ex parte applications, and applications showing good cause for lack of prior notice, may be submitted to the clerk at any time.

A. Uncontested ex parte applications, or ex parte applications supported by a showing of good cause for lack of prior notice, may be submitted to the clerk of the court at any time, for presentation to the court.

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A request for a temporary emergency court order based on waiver of notice and supported by a separate notice declaration may be submitted to the clerk at any time.

A request for a temporary emergency court order, which is based on an application for waiver of notice and supported by a separate declaration regarding notice, may be submitted to the clerk of the court at any time.

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All parties must file the case management conference statement no later than 15 days before the first case management conference.

NO LATER THAN 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ALL PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO FILE A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT ON A FORM APPROVED BY THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL.

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Deadline

4 court days

For uncontested proceedings, an original and one copy of the proposed judgment, decree, or order must be presented to the clerk at least four court days before the hearing, or the matter will not be placed on calendar.

In uncontested proceedings (e.g., uncontested dissolution of marriage, default judgment, and routine probate applications), an original and one copy of the proposed judgment, decree or order sought in the proceeding shall be presented to the clerk’s office no later than four (4) court days prior to the calendared hearing date. The clerk will not place the matter on calendar unless the original and copy of the proposed judgment, decree or order has been presented.

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Deadline

5 calendar days

An endorsed copy bearing proof of service must be filed no later than five calendar days before the hearing.

an endorsed copy, bearing proof of service, shall be filed not later than five calendar days prior to the hearing.

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Deadline

2 hours

Copies of the application or moving papers must be submitted to the court at least two hours before the scheduled hearing.

Copies of the application or moving papers must be submitted to the court no later than two (2) hours prior to the scheduled time of the hearing

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Counsel must file the Trial Readiness Checklist form LK-910 at least five days before the conference.

At least five (5) days prior to the conference counsel shall file the Trial Readiness Checklist form (LK-910).

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Motions in limine must be filed no later than the commencement of the trial assignment hearing.

Any motions in limine must be in writing and filed and served at the earliest opportunity, but not later than the commencement of the trial assignment hearing. (eff. 1/1/2010, amd. 7/1/2019)

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Defendants’ written statements and letters of reference or recommendation must be submitted to the probation officer, not the Court, within 14 calendar days after conviction to be considered.

A. Letters - Written statements of defendants and letters of reference or recommendation on behalf of defendants are to be submitted to the probation officer, not to the Court. Any such items must be submitted to the probation officer no later than 14 calendar days following conviction in order to be considered by the probation officer or Court.

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Transcripts required by California Rules of Court, Rule 2.1040, must be lodged in the court file and provided to opposing counsel no later than the trial assignment hearing.

Transcripts required by California Rules of Court, Rule 2.1040, shall be lodged in the courts file and provided to opposing counsel no later than the trial assignment hearing. (eff. 1/1/2011)

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The listed settlement-conference statements, applicable financial declarations, property declarations, and witness lists must be filed 15 days before the Mandatory Settlement Conference.

The following must be filed fifteen (15) days prior to the Mandatory Settlement Prior to the Mandatory Conference: Settlement Conference a. Mandatory Settlement Conference Statements (LK-101); and b. Current Income and Expense Declarations (FL-150), or Financial Statement Simplified (FL-155) if support, fees or costs are requested; and c. Property Declarations (FL-160); and d. Witness Lists (LK-102).

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Unless the court orders otherwise, an opposing party must serve and file a written opposition by 10:00 a.m. on the day the request is deemed submitted.

Except as may be otherwise ordered by the court, any party seeking to oppose the request shall serve and file a written opposition to the application by 10:00 a.m. on the day the request is deemed submitted to the court for review and action by operation of this rule.

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A party opposing dismissal for lack of prosecution must file a written opposition with the clerk within 15 days after the clerk’s notice.

A party desiring to oppose the dismissal of the case for lack of prosecution pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 583.310-583.360 must file with the clerk, within 15 days after the date of the clerk's notice, a written opposition to the dismissal

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The case management statement must be filed at least five days before the further proceedings date set on the regular case management calendar.

If a trial date is vacated and not reset it will be set for further proceedings on the regular case management calendar, and at least five (5) days before that date each party must file a current and complete casement management statement (JC Form CM 110).

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An application to excuse a required settlement-conference attendee must be made to the regularly assigned judicial officer at least five days before the conference, with copies delivered concurrently to all other parties or their counsel.

Any application to the court to excuse attendance of any person whose attendance is required by CRC § 3.1380(b) shall be made to the regularly assigned judicial officer not less than five (5) days before the date set for the settlement conference with copies of the request delivered concurrently to all other parties or their counsel.

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A motion to quash service for lack of jurisdiction under CCP § 418.10(a) must be made within 5 days after the proof of service is filed.

A motion to quash service of summons on the ground of lack of jurisdiction pursuant to CCP § 418.10(a), must be made not more than 5 days after the filing of the proof of service.

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A demurrer, a motion under CCP § 1170.5(b) or (c), or another motion or pleading other than an answer must be set automatically on the next available unlawful detainer calendar, at least 5 days after filing.

When a demurrer, a motion pursuant to CCP § 1170.5(b) and (c) or any other motion or pleading is filed other than an answer it shall be automatically set on the next available unlawful detainer calendar that is not less than five days after the filing of the motion.

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Deadline

5 calendar days

The jury fee must be deposited at least 5 calendar days before trial.

Jury fees in the amount of $150 pursuant to Civil Code of Procedure § 631 must be deposited with the clerk’s office at least 5 calendar days prior to the date of trial.

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Deadline

7 court days

Attorneys must file pre-trial conference statements no later than seven court days before trial.

(a) Pre-Trial Conference Statement. No later than seven (7) court days prior to trail, the attorneys shall file and serve their respective Pre-Trial Conference Statements.

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Deadline

7 court days

The original trial memorandum must be filed no later than seven court days before the scheduled trial date; parties in unlawful detainer trials may submit one.

(b) Trial Memorandum. Each party may submit a trial memorandum, not to exceed seven (7) pages, setting forth a statement of the nature of the case, the general contentions of the party submitting the statement and a memorandum of points and authorities (not to exceed fifteen (15) pages) upon any unusual questions of law anticipated to be presented. The original of this document shall be filed, and a copy served on all parties, no later than seven (7) court days prior to the scheduled date of trial. Parties in unlawful detainer trials may submit a trial memorandum.

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Deadline

14 court days

Unless the court agrees otherwise or the parties stipulate, motions in limine must be filed no later than fourteen court days before trial.

(d) In Limine Motions. Unless otherwise agreed to by the court or stipulated by the parties, counsel must file and serve motions in limine and opposition thereto no later than fourteen (14) court days and seven (7) court days, respectively, prior to the scheduled date of trial.

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Copies of responding papers should be submitted before the hearing if possible.

copies of any responding papers should be submitted prior to the hearing if possible.

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The hearing on the motion shall be automatically set on the next available unlawful detainer calendar that is not less than three days after the filing of the motion.

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Deadline

5 court days

A request to excuse in-person attendance shall be filed with the court and served on all parties no later than five (5) court days before the date of the conference except on a showing of unforeseen emergency circumstances.

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For ex parte matters that are contested that otherwise require appearances, hearings will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. daily, in the courtroom or chambers of department one as the court deems appropriate.

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Notice will be given to the parties, by the clerk, 50 days in advance of the date of the dismissal calendar.

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After the trial setting memorandum is filed and if the proof of service complies with these local rules in all respects, and if no jury trial is demanded, then the clerk will set the case for court trial at the earliest date that is no sooner than five (5) days and no later than twenty (20) days.