Courtesy copies are required for ex parte. Details: delivery by noon, by hand delivery. Ex parte application courtesy copies must be provided to Chambers by noon.
Judge Hofer, Ralph C.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance using the Court Reservation System (CRS).
Judge Hofer, Ralph C.'s rule states these limits: 10 pages. Informal Discovery Conference mini briefs are limited to 10 pages, due 2 court days before the hearing, with hard copies lodged (not e-filed).
Judge Hofer, Ralph C.'s rule states these limits: 20 pages. Trial briefs are limited to 20 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Judge Hofer, Ralph C.'s formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, contains documents listed in tabs a-j of the trial preparation order, and submit 7 court days before fsc. A hard copy trial binder must be submitted to the court 7 court days before the Final Status Conference, organized with tabs for required documents.
The rule requires case number. Plaintiff must file a declaration 5 days before the CMC explaining service efforts if all defendants are not served.
The rule requires joint addendum. Lemon Law and Motor Vehicle Personal Injury cases require a Joint Addendum filed with the Case Management Statement.
Parties may contact Judge Hofer, Ralph C.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email GlnDeptD@lacourt.ca.gov. Department D's email address is GlnDeptD@lacourt.ca.gov, used for IDC requests and scheduling.
Judge Hofer, Ralph C.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and good cause. Trial continuances must be requested via noticed motion or ex parte application, with good cause required.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Mandatory electronic filing for civil cases commenced on January 2, 2019.
The rule does not require a fee for the covered filing. Self-represented litigants may obtain a free court reporter if their fee waiver application is approved in advance.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions reserved on the Court Reservation System are taken off calendar if pleadings are not filed within 3 days of the reservation date.
Ex parte application courtesy copies must be provided to Chambers by noon.
Mandatory electronic filing for civil cases commenced on January 2, 2019.
Courtesy copies for law and motion moving pleadings are due two weeks prior to the hearing date.
Oppositions and replies for law and motion matters require courtesy copies delivered same day as electronic filing.
Courtesy copies of e-filed motions must be delivered by 4:30 PM same business day, or 10 AM next business day if e-filed after 4:30 PM.
Ex parte application courtesy copies are due the day before the hearing, with oppositions due by 9:00 AM the day of the hearing.
Informal Discovery Conference mini briefs are limited to 10 pages, due 2 court days before the hearing, with hard copies lodged (not e-filed).
Motions reserved on the Court Reservation System are taken off calendar if pleadings are not filed within 3 days of the reservation date.
Case Management Conference statements must be filed on Judicial Council Form CM-110 within 5 days of the hearing.
All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the case management conference.
Plaintiff must file a declaration 5 days before the CMC explaining service efforts if all defendants are not served.
Lemon Law and Motor Vehicle Personal Injury cases require a Joint Addendum filed with the Case Management Statement.
Discovery documents may be provided to the opposing party as a PDF electronically at the producing party's option.
Parties must electronically file Final Status Conference trial documents no later than 7 court days before the FSC.
A hard copy trial binder must be submitted to the court 7 court days before the Final Status Conference, organized with tabs for required documents.
Trial briefs must include claims and defenses, legal issues, damages sought, and other relevant information.
Joint Witness Lists must be organized with specific columns for witness details, party calling, testimony estimates, and total exam length.
Motions in limine must be served on opposing counsel at least 10 court days before the Final Status Conference.
If there are more than 6 total motions in limine, they must be organized in a separate three-ring binder.
Exhibit binders must include four tabbed, numerically organized three-ring binders with one-sided copies of exhibits.
Signed court documents are available online 24 to 48 hours after they are signed.
Self-represented litigants may obtain a free court reporter if their fee waiver application is approved in advance.
Attorneys must file a joint status report 5 court days before the ADR Compliance OSC, detailing settlement efforts without revealing offer amounts.
Department D's email address is GlnDeptD@lacourt.ca.gov, used for IDC requests and scheduling.
Department D's telephone number is (818) 265-6414 for scheduling and tentative ruling submissions.
Parties must serve verification with all produced discovery documents.
Department D phone hours are 8:30 AM-12 PM and 1:30-4:30 PM; best time to call is 11 AM-12 PM and 1:30-4:30 PM.
All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance using the Court Reservation System (CRS).
Ex parte applications to shorten time require a motion date reservation on CRS prior to filing.
Trial continuances must be requested via noticed motion or ex parte application, with good cause required.