Judge Heidel, Sarah J.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for motions. Parties must reserve a motion date via the online CRS before filing any motion papers.
The rule requires exhibit list. Joint exhibit lists must include pre-numbered exhibits, internal pagination for multi-page exhibits, and certified translations for foreign language exhibits.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration attesting to meet and confer with opposing party, or face summary denial.
Parties may contact Judge Heidel, Sarah J.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (626) 293-2167. Parties are prohibited from calling the courtroom to reserve a motion date.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Heidel, Sarah J.. Motion support materials submitted under seal must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.551 et seq.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt from this mandatory e-filing requirement.
A fee is required for covered filings. Motion filing fees must be paid when making online motion date reservations.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 5 business days before hearing. Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party five court days before the FSC.
Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt from this mandatory e-filing requirement.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Parties must reserve a motion date via the online CRS before filing any motion papers.
Motion filing fees must be paid when making online motion date reservations.
Parties are prohibited from calling the courtroom to reserve a motion date.
Motion support materials submitted under seal must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.551 et seq.
Required FSC documents must be submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.
Oppositions to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Final Status Conference.
Joint exhibit lists must include pre-numbered exhibits, internal pagination for multi-page exhibits, and certified translations for foreign language exhibits.
Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per local rule.
Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration attesting to meet and confer with opposing party, or face summary denial.
Motions in limine must be served and submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.
Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party five court days before the FSC.
Replies to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Friday before the trial date.