Judge Kitchens, Dean J.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for motions in limine. Motions in limine must be filed with statutory notice for hearing at final status conference per LASC Rule 3.25(f)(2) and comply with Rule 3.57.
Judge Kitchens, Dean J.'s rule states these limits: 2 pages. Excludes exhibits. Discovery conference statements are limited to 2 pages, no exhibits, e-filed 5 court days before the conference.
Parties may contact Judge Kitchens, Dean J.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email smcdept30@lacourt.org. Counsel should email smcdept30@lacourt.org to submit on a tentative ruling.
Judge Kitchens, Dean J.'s rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Counsel must comply with CRC 2.550 and 2.551 for sealing documents; non-compliance may lead to rejection and delays.
Judge Kitchens, Dean J.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion or ex parte application when appropriate.
Yes. Judge Kitchens, Dean J. requires bundling for covered papers. Exhibits must be provided in 3-ring binders: 5 copies plus binders for court, witness, opposing counsel, and self.
A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be paid by the case management conference per CCP Section 631.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Discovery conference statements must be e-filed with the court.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case management statements must be filed at least 15 days before the hearing per CRC 3.725(a).
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 5 calendar days before deadline. Trial documents must be served on opposing counsel 5 days before final status conference per LASC Rule 3.25(f)(1).
Counsel should email smcdept30@lacourt.org to submit on a tentative ruling.
Case management statements must be filed at least 15 days before the hearing per CRC 3.725(a).
Plaintiff must submit a declaration of service efforts 5 days before case management conference if all defendants are not served.
Jury fees must be paid by the case management conference per CCP Section 631.
Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion or ex parte application when appropriate.
Counsel must comply with CRC 2.550 and 2.551 for sealing documents; non-compliance may lead to rejection and delays.
Moving parties must immediately notify the court if a motion is taken off-calendar or continued per CRC 3.1304(b).
Informal discovery conferences are strongly encouraged before filing motions to compel, typically held Mondays at 1:30.
Discovery conference statements are limited to 2 pages, no exhibits, e-filed 5 court days before the conference.
Discovery conference statements must be e-filed with the court.
Trial documents must be filed and served on opposing counsel 5 days before final status conference per LASC Rule 3.25(f)(1).
Trial documents must be served on opposing counsel 5 days before final status conference per LASC Rule 3.25(f)(1).
Motions in limine must be filed with statutory notice for hearing at final status conference per LASC Rule 3.25(f)(2) and comply with Rule 3.57.
Daily jury fees are billed to counsel; proof of payment must be submitted to clerk by the next day before trial resumes.
Exhibits must be provided in 3-ring binders: 5 copies plus binders for court, witness, opposing counsel, and self.
Jury instructions must be submitted on perforated paper forms.