Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Wilson, Michael B.'s rules

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

Judge Wilson, Michael B.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for motion in limine. Parties are encouraged to stipulate to waive replies to motions in limine.

View ruleSource: page 13, section MOTIONS IN LIMINE

What page or word limits apply to joint discovery statement before Judge Wilson, Michael B.?

Judge Wilson, Michael B.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint discovery dispute statements for IDC must not exceed 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 4, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Wilson, Michael B.?

Judge Wilson, Michael B.'s formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, two-sided copies, conformed copies, indexed, and colored separator sheets between motion/opposition/reply. Motions in Limine Binder must be two-sided, conformed copies in 3" three-ring binders, tabbed, indexed, with colored separators.

View ruleSource: page 13, section MOTIONS IN LIMINE

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Wilson, Michael B.?

The rule requires caption. Motions in limine captions must identify evidence to exclude, be numbered consecutively; opposition/reply must include motion number; uncontested motions note 'uncontested'.

View ruleSource: page 12, section MOTIONS IN LIMINE

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Wilson, Michael B.?

Judge Wilson, Michael B.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include original date, proposed new dates, reason for request, adversary position, and affects other dates. Continuance requests require written stipulation stating complaint date, proposed dates, good cause, and payment of fees; opposed requests need good cause showing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CONTINUANCES

Does Judge Wilson, Michael B. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Wilson, Michael B. requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine, opposition, and reply papers must be bound in 3" three-ring binders, tabbed, indexed, lodged 3 calendar days before FSC; no proposed orders.

View ruleSource: page 13, section MOTIONS IN LIMINE

Is electronic filing required before Judge Wilson, Michael B.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants must e-file all civil documents in Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt and must file at the filing window.

View ruleSource: page 2, section FILINGS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Wilson, Michael B.?

A fee is required for covered filings. Continuance stipulations and orders must include payment of the stipulation and order and first appearance fee for all parties.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CONTINUANCES

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Wilson, Michael B.?

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 day before the ex parte hearing, with exceptions for self-represented litigants and CRC Rule 3.1203 applications.

View ruleSource: page 5, section FILINGS

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Wilson, Michael B.?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Ex parte applications require proof of notice, affirmative factual showing of good cause, and cannot be based on emergency from procrastination.

View ruleSource: page 4, section EX-PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Wilson, Michael B.

Represented litigants must e-file all civil documents in Limited and Unlimited Non-Complex Civil matters via approved EFSP; self-represented litigants are exempt and must file at the filing window.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing, with exceptions for self-represented litigants and CRC Rule 3.1203 applications.

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.

Joint discovery dispute statements for IDC must not exceed 5 pages.

Continuance requests require written stipulation stating complaint date, proposed dates, good cause, and payment of fees; opposed requests need good cause showing.

Continuance stipulations and orders must include payment of the stipulation and order and first appearance fee for all parties.

Ex parte applications require proof of notice, affirmative factual showing of good cause, and cannot be based on emergency from procrastination.

Motions in limine captions must identify evidence to exclude, be numbered consecutively; opposition/reply must include motion number; uncontested motions note 'uncontested'.

Parties are encouraged to stipulate to waive replies to motions in limine.

Motions in limine, opposition, and reply papers must be bound in 3" three-ring binders, tabbed, indexed, lodged 3 calendar days before FSC; no proposed orders.

Motions in Limine Binder must be two-sided, conformed copies in 3" three-ring binders, tabbed, indexed, with colored separators.

Three sets of tabbed, numerically organized exhibit binders not exceeding 3" per binder required for court, judicial assistant, witnesses; sets to opposing parties before trial.

Trial Binder with specified tabs, one-sided conformed copies in three-ring binder required, lodged 3 calendar days before FSC.

In Song-Beverly litigation, parties must exchange specified vehicle-related documents within 30 days of case becoming at issue.

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