The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Chowdhury, Ashfaq G.. Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested, except for IDC statements and ex parte oppositions.
Judge Chowdhury, Ashfaq G.'s rule states these limits: 2 pages; 5 pages. Excludes attachments. Individual IDC statements limited to 2 pages; joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages, both without attachments.
Judge Chowdhury, Ashfaq G.'s formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, tab a: trial briefs, tab b: joint witness list, tab c: joint exhibit list, tab d: joint statement to be read to the jury, tab f: full text jury instructions (joint and contested), tab g: joint verdict form, tab h: joint page and line designation for deposition and former testimony, tab i: copies of the current operative pleadings, and tab j: motions in limine (unless voluminous).
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must serve verification with all produced discovery documents.
The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications must include a proposed order with the moving papers.
Parties may contact Judge Chowdhury, Ashfaq G.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (818) 265-6423. Courtroom phone number is (818) 265-6423, available during 8:30 a.m.–Noon and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Yes. Judge Chowdhury, Ashfaq G. requires bundling for covered papers. Hard copy trial binder with specified tabs must be submitted to the Court no later than 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys must e-file ex parte applications by 10 a.m. court day prior to hearing; pro se litigants may file in person on day of hearing.
A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be paid daily; judicial assistant provides the daily rate.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 60 calendar days after service of order. In Song-Beverly cases, parties must exchange specified documents within 60 days of service of the CMC Order.
Parties must serve verification with all produced discovery documents.
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested, except for IDC statements and ex parte oppositions.
Hard-copy courtesy copies of IDC statements must be provided to the Court on the day of filing.
CMC statements must be filed on Judicial Council Form CM-110 within 5 days of the hearing.
Ex parte oppositions require courtesy copies delivered to the courtroom by the day of the hearing.
Individual IDC statements limited to 2 pages; joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages, both without attachments.
Attorneys must e-file ex parte applications by 10 a.m. court day prior to hearing; pro se litigants may file in person on day of hearing.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.
Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Attorneys must e-file trial documents per 2018 Mandatory E-Filing Order; self-represented litigants are exempt.
Trial documents must be filed and served no later than 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Hard copy trial binder with specified tabs must be submitted to the Court no later than 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Trial binders must be three-ring binders with tabs labeled A, B, C, D, F, G, H, I, J as specified.
Voluminous motions in limine must be submitted in separate three-ring binders tabbed numerically, with opposition/reply papers behind each motion separated by colored paper, due 3 calendar days before FSC.
Ex parte applications must include a proposed order with the moving papers.
Courtroom phone number is (818) 265-6423, available during 8:30 a.m.–Noon and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Parties agreeing to submit on tentative ruling may notify the Court by calling (818) 265-6422.
LACourtConnect technical support available at (213) 830-0400, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays).
Jury fees must be paid daily; judicial assistant provides the daily rate.
In Song-Beverly cases, parties must exchange specified documents within 60 days of service of the CMC Order.
Discovery documents may be provided as PDF electronically at the producing party's option.
Plaintiff must file completed Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum no later than 5 court days before the Initial Case Management Conference.
Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum must include a statement that the signer is familiar with the case and has authority to enter into stipulations.
Name on signature line of Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum must be typed or printed.