Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Sirna, Salvatore's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Sirna, Salvatore?

Courtesy copies are required for exhibits. Details: 3 copies, delivery on first day of trial, by hand delivery. Three copies of all exhibits must be provided on the first day of trial for the court, clerk, and witness stand.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Section F3d

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Sirna, Salvatore?

Judge Sirna, Salvatore's formatting rule includes file format docx. Special verdict forms must be in MS Word (DOCX) format.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Section F2

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Sirna, Salvatore?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions in limine must include a declaration with a certificate of conference, else will be summarily denied.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Section E1

What must be included with trial brief filings before Judge Sirna, Salvatore?

The rule requires legal argument and statement of facts. Trial briefs are mandatory and must include specified sections on claims, facts, evidence, and relief.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Section F5

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Sirna, Salvatore?

Judge Sirna, Salvatore's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include proposed rescheduled date. Trial continuance requests are disfavored, require good cause, and must include specified statements about the proposed date and mediation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Section D

Does Judge Sirna, Salvatore require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Sirna, Salvatore requires bundling for covered papers. Exhibits must be placed in a 3-ring binder.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Section F3d

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Sirna, Salvatore?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Joint trial documents must be filed five court days before the Final Status Conference (FSC).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Section C

What rule applies to service for special verdict form before Judge Sirna, Salvatore?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the clerk. Special verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk via email in MS Word format.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Section F2
Complete rules summary for Judge Sirna, Salvatore

Joint trial documents must be filed five court days before the Final Status Conference (FSC).

Trial continuance requests are disfavored, require good cause, and must include specified statements about the proposed date and mediation.

Motions in limine must be in writing, numbered, and filed/served per Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).

Motions in limine must include a declaration with a certificate of conference, else will be summarily denied.

Special verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk via email in MS Word format.

Special verdict forms must be in MS Word (DOCX) format.

Exhibits must be placed in a 3-ring binder.

Three copies of all exhibits must be provided on the first day of trial for the court, clerk, and witness stand.

Counsel must exchange exhibits at least 10 calendar days before the Final Status Conference (FSC).

Exhibits must be separately identified, Bates stamped, consecutively paginated, no bulk exhibits, and blow-ups are not admitted.

Trial briefs are mandatory and must include specified sections on claims, facts, evidence, and relief.

Joint witness lists must include name, testimony description, time estimates, scheduling issues, and special requirements.

Parties must file a joint statement of the case to be read to the jury.

Plaintiff and cross-complainant counsel must provide operative pleadings at the FSC and state claims pursued.

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