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 Nellon, Cherol J.'s rule states these limits: 7 pages. Joint statement for IDC and attached exhibits limited to 7 pages.
Judge Nellon, Cherol J.'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 Nellon, Cherol J.'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 Nellon, Cherol J.'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 Nellon, Cherol J. 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.