Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Gelfound, David B.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Gelfound, David B.?

Courtesy copies are required for verdict forms and jury instructions. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Printed courtesy copies of verdict forms and jury instructions must be delivered to Dept F49 upon e-filing.

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Does Judge Gelfound, David B. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Gelfound, David B.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All motions in Department F49 must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

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What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Gelfound, David B.?

Judge Gelfound, David B.'s rule states these limits: 20 pages. Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.

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What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Gelfound, David B.?

Judge Gelfound, David B.'s formatting rule includes binding stapled. Self-represented litigants must staple all papers separately before filing, or they will be rejected.

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What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Gelfound, David B.?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications must include a proposed order and be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Gelfound, David B.?

Judge Gelfound, David B.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include original date and proposed new dates. Continuances require a written Stipulation and Order stating complaint filing date, current trial date, and proposed FSC and trial dates; if no stipulation, use noticed motion or ex parte.

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Does Judge Gelfound, David B. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Gelfound, David B. requires bundling for covered papers. Exhibits must be placed in tabbed binders with numbered pages, exhibit list included, and brought to court first day of trial with copies for judge, staff, opposing counsel, and witness stand.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Gelfound, David B.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

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When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Gelfound, David B.?

The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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What rule applies to service for motion in limine before Judge Gelfound, David B.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties, timing: 10 calendar days before deadline. Motions in limine must be written, numbered, served on all parties, and e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Gelfound, David B.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Self-represented litigants must staple all papers separately before filing, or they will be rejected.

All motions in Department F49 must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties e-filing documents must comply with the Technical Requirements in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Parties must meet and confer in person or via phone before filing discovery motions; letters/emails are insufficient.

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

Ex parte applications 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.

Self-represented parties may file ex parte oppositions electronically by 8:30 a.m. hearing day or in person the day of the hearing.

Represented parties must e-file all trial documents except exhibits per the Final Status Conference Order.

Printed courtesy copies of verdict forms and jury instructions must be delivered to Dept F49 upon e-filing.

Self-represented litigants must file all trial documents directly in Department F49.

Exhibits must be placed in tabbed binders with numbered pages, exhibit list included, and brought to court first day of trial with copies for judge, staff, opposing counsel, and witness stand.

Continuances require a written Stipulation and Order stating complaint filing date, current trial date, and proposed FSC and trial dates; if no stipulation, use noticed motion or ex parte.

In-person appearance at the Final Status Conference is mandatory.

Parties must meet and confer or exchange information at least 15 court days before the Final Status Conference.

Settled actions require e-filing Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least 2 court days before FSC to waive appearance.

Court trial documents (motions in limine, trial briefs, joint witness/exhibit lists) must be filed 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use paper.

Jury trial documents (motions in limine, trial briefs, joint lists, statements, instructions, verdict forms) must be filed 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use paper.

Motions in limine must be written, numbered, served on all parties, and e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC.

Oppositions to motions in limine must be written, numbered, served, and e-filed 5 calendar days before FSC.

Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing.

Motions in limine must be submitted in a 3-ring binder with table of contents and tabs, due 2 calendar days before FSC.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.

Represented parties must e-file jury instructions and deliver printed copy to Dept F49; self-represented only need printed copy.

Printed jury instructions delivered to Dept F49 must be on 2-hole punched, perforated paper.

Jury trial parties must lodge a tabbed 3-ring trial binder with table of contents, containing specified documents, 2 calendar days before FSC.

Exhibits must be in Exhibit Notebooks, 5 copies submitted first day of trial; exhibits prohibited from e-filing.

Parties must serve all discovery excerpts for trial (except impeachment) on opposing parties 10 court days before FSC, marked as exhibits.

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