Courtesy copies are required for motion in limines. Details: delivery at least 2 calendar days before fsc, by hand delivery. Motions in limine must be submitted in a 3-ring binder with TOC and tabs, 2 calendar days before FSC.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for demurrer. Demurrers must comply with CCP §430.41 meet-and-confer requirements; non-compliant demurrers will be taken off calendar.
Judge Bahar, Sarvenaz's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.
Judge Bahar, Sarvenaz's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, each page numbered within each tab, and exhibit list included in binder. Unlawful Detainer trial exhibits must be in tabbed binders with numbered pages and exhibit list; binders should be provided to judge, judicial assistant, opposing counsel, and reporter.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders are required for Unlawful Detainer ex parte motions.
The rule requires proof of service. Small Claims plaintiffs must file proof of proper service prior to the trial date.
Parties may contact Judge Bahar, Sarvenaz's clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (818) 407-2249. Parties must notify the clerk by phone immediately upon settlement or resolution of the action.
Judge Bahar, Sarvenaz's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances or taking a case off calendar is only permitted by court order or stipulation.
Yes. Judge Bahar, Sarvenaz requires bundling for covered papers. Jury trial binders are required, court trial binders discretionary; must be tabbed 3-ring binders with TOC, lodged 2 calendar days before FSC.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented parties must electronically file all documents except exhibits pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Unlawful Detainer ex parte filings must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.
Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: timing: 10 calendar days before deadline. Small Claims parties must exchange trial exhibits at least 10 days before trial; confirm receipt if submitted via portal or mail.
Unlawful Detainer ex parte filings must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.
Self-represented parties may file ex parte motions via physical copy to the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
Proposed orders are required for Unlawful Detainer ex parte motions.
Oppositions to Unlawful Detainer ex parte motions must be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day, with no exceptions.
Parties must meet and confer by phone or in person before filing discovery motions; letters/emails are insufficient.
Demurrers must comply with CCP §430.41 meet-and-confer requirements; non-compliant demurrers will be taken off calendar.
Motions in limine must be written, numbered, served on opposing parties, and e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC.
Unlawful Detainer trial exhibits must be in tabbed binders with numbered pages and exhibit list; binders should be provided to judge, judicial assistant, opposing counsel, and reporter.
Tabbed exhibit binders should be provided to the judge, judicial assistant, opposing counsel, and reporter for Unlawful Detainer trials.
Represented parties must electronically file all documents except exhibits pursuant to the Final Status Conference Order.
Unlawful Detainer jury trial documents must be filed electronically 10 calendar days before trial; exempt parties may use paper.
Small Claims plaintiffs must file proof of proper service prior to the trial date.
Small Claims parties must exchange trial exhibits at least 10 days before trial; confirm receipt if submitted via portal or mail.
Parties must meet and confer or exchange information 15 court days before the Final Status Conference.
Settlement documents must be filed 2 court days before FSC; exempt parties may use printed copies.
Parties must notify the clerk by phone immediately upon settlement or resolution of the action.
Court trial documents must be filed electronically 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use paper.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be written, numbered, refer to moving party's numbers, and e-filed 5 calendar days before FSC.
Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing; failure may result in motion not being heard.
Motions in limine must be submitted in a 3-ring binder with TOC and tabs, 2 calendar days before FSC.
Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.
Trial briefs must include 8 specified categories of information for all court and jury trials.
Jury instructions must be e-filed and printed copy delivered to Department F44; non-represented parties only need printed copy.
Printed jury instructions must be on 2-hole punched perforated paper with specified identifying information for each instruction.
Jury trial binders are required, court trial binders discretionary; must be tabbed 3-ring binders with TOC, lodged 2 calendar days before FSC.
Hearing exhibits are not to be filed electronically.
Exhibits must be in numbered notebooks, 5 copies submitted on first day of trial; exhibits numbered consecutively with dash for multi-page.
Parties must serve discovery excerpts to be used at trial (except impeachment) 10 court days before FSC, marked as exhibits.
Parties must lodge original deposition transcripts with the courtroom clerk before trial begins on the first day of trial.
Continuances or taking a case off calendar is only permitted by court order or stipulation.