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.
All electronic filings must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.257 (electronic signature requirements).
Referee reports for pretrial matters must include a place for the judge to enter an order if accepted.
Paternity questionnaire must be completed by mother and father and filed with the court in all dependency cases.
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.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Parties must file documents with court and provide copies to temporary judge/referee.
Copy of completed LACIV 109 form must be served with summons and complaint or petition.
Motions to relate cases must be served on all parties listed in the Notice of Related Cases with proof of service attached.
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.
Notice of Lodgment must be electronically filed; attachments to Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.
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Judge Cherol J. Nellon is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County. The court handles a broad range of civil, criminal, family, probate, and other trial court matters.
This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.
Courtesy copies are required for case dispositive motions. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Paper courtesy copies of all MSJ/MSA moving, opposition, and reply papers required, delivered to Courtroom Assistant on filing date.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Details: 7 pages. Discovery motions (except motions to compel initial responses) require verbal meet and confer, then IDC if unsuccessful; joint IDC statement (max 7 pages) filed 10 calendar days before hearing.
Judge Cherol J. Nellon's rule states these limits: 7 pages. Joint statement for IDC and attached exhibits limited to 7 pages.
Judge Cherol J. Nellon's formatting rule includes file format docx. Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted as editable Word (DOCX) files to the court’s resource email.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration confirming meet and confer with opposing party and their position.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Ex parte applications must include affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis.
Parties may contact Judge Cherol J. Nellon's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-0514. Department 300 phone number is (213) 633-0514, available during courtroom hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, closed for lunch 12:00 PM-1:30 PM.
Judge Cherol J. Nellon's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include proposed new dates. Continuance requests for mediation/settlement conference must include already scheduled date for same.
Yes. Judge Cherol J. Nellon requires bundling for covered papers. One joint binder containing all trial documents required for Final Status Conference.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
A fee is required for covered filings, and the rule identifies waiver availability. Represented parties must have a fee waiver to get a court reporter; fee waiver via form FW-020.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. (ex parte applications), 8:30 a.m. (ex parte oppositions) filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day before hearing; oppositions by 8:30 a.m. hearing day.
Department 300 phone number is (213) 633-0514, available during courtroom hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, closed for lunch 12:00 PM-1:30 PM.
Department 300 email address is SMCDept300@lacourt.ca.gov, used for submitting trial documents.
Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day before hearing; oppositions by 8:30 a.m. hearing day.
Paper courtesy copies of all MSJ/MSA moving, opposition, and reply papers required, delivered to Courtroom Assistant on filing date.
Courtesy copies of trial documents required, delivered to Courtroom Assistant; prohibited for other non-trial documents unless requested.
Discovery motions (except motions to compel initial responses) require verbal meet and confer, then IDC if unsuccessful; joint IDC statement (max 7 pages) filed 10 calendar days before hearing.
Joint statement for IDC and attached exhibits limited to 7 pages.
Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration confirming meet and confer with opposing party and their position.
Joint trial documents must be e-filed 5 court days before Final Status Conference.
Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted as editable Word (DOCX) files to the court’s resource email.
One joint binder containing all trial documents required for Final Status Conference.
Continuance requests for mediation/settlement conference must include already scheduled date for same.
Expert opinion declarations must be presented to court and opposing counsel by Final Status Conference.
Represented parties must have a fee waiver to get a court reporter; fee waiver via form FW-020.
Ex parte applications must include affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis.
Motion hearing dates must be reserved via CRS; reservation number included on caption page.