Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Arian, Lee S.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Arian, Lee S.?

Courtesy copies are required for late filed documents and ex parte oppositions. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies are required only for late-filed documents and ex parte oppositions, delivered to Department B.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Arian, Lee S.?

Judge Arian, Lee S.'s formatting rule includes file format PDF, text searchable, and attachments must be bookmarked and hyperlinked. All e-filed documents must be text-searchable PDF; attachments must be bookmarked and hyperlinked.

View ruleSource: page 2, section FILINGS

What must be included with joint jury instructions list filings before Judge Arian, Lee S.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Joint list of proposed jury instructions must be in specified format for jury trials.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 5. JOINT LIST OF PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS

What must be included with trial brief filings before Judge Arian, Lee S.?

The rule requires legal argument. Trial brief must identify remaining claims/defenses, legal issues, relief, and other helpful trial info.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 1. TRIAL BRIEFS

How may parties contact Judge Arian, Lee S.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Arian, Lee S.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone 818-260-8438. Parties must call the Judicial Assistant at 818-260-8438 to advise of settlement between Final Status Conference and trial date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRIAL AND FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE DATES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Arian, Lee S.?

Judge Arian, Lee S.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and good cause. Continuances require noticed motion or ex parte application unless stipulated or court-ordered; trial continuances need good cause.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Does Judge Arian, Lee S. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Arian, Lee S. requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine and related papers must be bound in tabbed three-ring binders with colored separators.

View ruleSource: page 10, section E. MOTIONS IN LIMINE

Is electronic filing required before Judge Arian, Lee S.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications and support must be e-filed by 10am court day before hearing; oppositions by 8:30am day of hearing. Self-represented exempt.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Arian, Lee S.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Arian, Lee S.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 5 calendar days before deadline. Trial documents must be served on all parties no later than 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 5, section D. TRIAL DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED
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Continuances require noticed motion or ex parte application unless stipulated or court-ordered; trial continuances need good cause.

Courtesy copies are required only for late-filed documents and ex parte oppositions, delivered to Department B.

Ex parte applications and support must be e-filed by 10am court day before hearing; oppositions by 8:30am day of hearing. Self-represented exempt.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Represented parties must e-file civil documents in text-searchable PDF with bookmarked attachments; self-represented exempt.

All e-filed documents must be text-searchable PDF; attachments must be bookmarked and hyperlinked.

Court cannot accept evidence on USB/flash drive; submit evidence via email drop box.

Joint list of proposed jury instructions must be in specified format for jury trials.

Trial documents must be filed and served no later than 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial documents must be served on all parties no later than 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial brief must identify remaining claims/defenses, legal issues, relief, and other helpful trial info.

Joint witness list must be in specified format; witnesses not on list may be excluded except for impeachment/rebuttal.

Joint exhibit list must be in specified format; exhibits over one page must be internally paginated.

Full-text jury instructions must be on LASC LACIV 129 or equivalent Word format, using CACI instructions where appropriate.

Joint verdict form must be filed for jury trials; use CACI forms where appropriate.

Joint deposition/page line chart must be in specified format with highlighted designations and attached transcripts.

Motions in limine must comply with CCP 1005 notice, have caption identifying evidence, numbered consecutively.

Motions in limine too voluminous for Trial Binder must be filed no later than 3 court days before Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine and related papers must be bound in tabbed three-ring binders with colored separators.

Four sets of tabbed, internally paginated exhibit binders in three-ring binders required for trial.

Trial Binder must be filed 3 calendar days before Final Status Conference, with specified tabs in three-ring binder.

Trial Binder must be filed no later than 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Notice of Settlement must be filed immediately if case settles between Final Status Conference and trial; call Judicial Assistant.

Parties must call the Judicial Assistant at 818-260-8438 to advise of settlement between Final Status Conference and trial date.

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