Courtesy copies are required for motions, briefs, oppositions, replys, exhibits, and notice of motions. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by chambers drop off. Courtesy copies required for papers filed less than 5 days before hearing, submitted in Dept. F46 hallway box.
Judge LaForteza, Bernie C.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for demurrer. Demurrers without meet and confer compliance will be taken off calendar.
Judge LaForteza, Bernie C.'s rule states these limits: 20 pages. Trial briefs limited to 20 pages, must be signed, filed, and served on all parties.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Case management statements must be submitted per Cal. Rules of Court 3.725.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Notice of Related Cases must be filed in each related case per Cal. Rules of Court 3.300.
Requests should be made at least 5 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge LaForteza, Bernie C.. The request must include reason for request. Continuance stipulations must be filed 5 court days before hearing, showing good cause.
Yes. Judge LaForteza, Bernie C. requires bundling for covered papers. 3-ring trial binder required, delivered to Dept. F46 at least 10 court days before FSC.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Self-represented litigants without electronic filing means may file paper documents in the clerk’s office.
A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be posted by initial case management conference.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions in limine must be filed 10 court days before FSC, oppositions 5 days before.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 10 business days after filing. Motions in limine must be served at least 10 court days before FSC.
Case management statements must be submitted per Cal. Rules of Court 3.725.
Self-represented litigants without electronic filing means may file paper documents in the clerk’s office.
Demurrers without meet and confer compliance will be taken off calendar.
Trial counsel should meet and confer in person before filing discovery motions.
Courtesy copies required for papers filed less than 5 days before hearing, submitted in Dept. F46 hallway box.
Notice of Related Cases must be filed in each related case per Cal. Rules of Court 3.300.
Continuance stipulations must be filed 5 court days before hearing, showing good cause.
Trial briefs limited to 20 pages, must be signed, filed, and served on all parties.
Trial briefs must be signed, filed, and served on all parties.
Counsel and self-represented litigants must meet and confer 10 court days before Final Status Conference.
3-ring trial binder required, delivered to Dept. F46 at least 10 court days before FSC.
Motions in limine must be filed 10 court days before FSC, oppositions 5 days before.
Jury fees must be posted by initial case management conference.
Court reporter requests with fee waiver must use form LASC LACIV 269, filed 10 calendar days before hearing.
Exhibit binders require 1 copy for Judicial Assistant and 1 courtesy copy for Judge.
Motions in limine must be served at least 10 court days before FSC.