Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 640 rules apply across Los Angeles Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Electronic filing
    Must include
    electronic signature

    All electronic filings must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.257 (electronic signature requirements).

  • Applies to
    Referee report

    Referee reports for pretrial matters must include a place for the judge to enter an order if accepted.

  • Applies to
    Paternity questionnaire

    Paternity questionnaire must be completed by mother and father and filed with the court in all dependency cases.

Filing Timing

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  • Electronic filings received between 12:00 am and 11:59:59 pm on a court day are deemed filed that day; filings on non-court days deemed filed next court day.

  • If e-filing fails due to service interruption, non-filer transmission error, or post-receipt processing failure, the court may order the document deemed filed as of the attempted transmission date.

  • Deadline
    1 calendar days

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

Service

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  • Service
    Other to other

    Parties must file documents with court and provide copies to temporary judge/referee.

  • Applies to
    Laciv 109 copy
    Service
    Other to opposing party

    Copy of completed LACIV 109 form must be served with summons and complaint or petition.

  • Applies to
    Motion to relate cases
    Service
    Other

    Motions to relate cases must be served on all parties listed in the Notice of Related Cases with proof of service attached.

E-Filing

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  • Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).

  • Certain document types (peremptory challenges, bonds, trial exhibits, certain ex parte applications, conditionally sealed documents) are prohibited from electronic filing.

  • Applies to
    Notice of lodgment

    Notice of Lodgment must be electronically filed; attachments to Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.

About Judge Bryant Y. Yang

Judge Bryant Y. Yang is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County.

No judge-specific documents are listed; this judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Bryant Y. Yang's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Bryant Y. Yang?

Courtesy copies are required for motions, briefs, petitions, applications, and trial documents. Details: delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies with tabbed exhibits required for motions, briefs, petitions, applications, and trial documents, delivered to Department A within 24 hours of e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section C. Courtesy Copies

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Bryant Y. Yang?

Judge Bryant Y. Yang's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, pre-marked with arabic numerals, multiple pages sequentially numbered, exchanged 14 calendar days before fsc, lodged with court on first day of trial, 3 sets required: court, judicial assistant, witness, and additional set for each opposing party.

View ruleSource: page 9, section C. Motions in Limine

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Bryant Y. Yang?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications must include a proposed order and have filing fee paid before appearing in court.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Ex Parte Applications

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Bryant Y. Yang?

A fee is required for covered filings. Filing fee required for ex parte applications, payable before appearing in court.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Ex Parte Applications

Is electronic filing required before Judge Bryant Y. Yang?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Mandatory eFiling required for all documents unless party is self-represented or has eFiling exemption; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and General Order.

View ruleSource: page 2, section B. Mandatory eFiling

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Bryant Y. Yang?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte support papers must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 4, section B. Ex Parte Applications
Complete rules summary for Judge Bryant Y. Yang

Filing fee required for ex parte applications, payable before appearing in court.

Mandatory eFiling required for all documents unless party is self-represented or has eFiling exemption; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and General Order.

Courtesy copies with tabbed exhibits required for motions, briefs, petitions, applications, and trial documents, delivered to Department A within 24 hours of e-filing.

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order and have filing fee paid before appearing in court.

Ex parte support papers must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Parties represented by counsel must e-file written opposition to ex parte applications by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Self-represented parties must file ex parte support/opposition documents with Department A Judicial Assistant by 9:00 a.m. on hearing day, after paying applicable fee or with fee waiver.

Filing fee for motions must be paid when reserving hearing date online prior to filing motion.

Case management statement using Form CM-110 must be filed 15 calendar days before Case Management Conference.

Motions in limine must be filed and served 14 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

Plaintiff must file declaration 7 days before Case Management Conference explaining incomplete service of complaint.

Parties with fee waiver must file form LASC LACIV 269 at least 10 calendar days before hearing or trial to request official court reporter.

Parties requiring disability accommodations must file Judicial Council Form MC-410 at least 5 court days in advance.

Joint discovery dispute statement must be filed at least 7 calendar days before Informal Discovery Conference.

All trial readiness documents must be filed and served at least 14 calendar days before Final Status Conference, with courtesy copies provided to the Court.

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed and served 7 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

Moving party may file reply brief for motions in limine 3 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

Exhibits must be pre-marked with Arabic numerals, pages numbered sequentially, exchanged 14 calendar days before FSC, lodged first day of trial, with tabbed/paginated binders for Court, staff, witnesses, and opposing parties.

Joint trial binder with tabbed sections for all trial documents must be provided to Court at Final Status Conference.

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