Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Murphy, Daniel S.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Murphy, Daniel S.?

Courtesy copies are required for oppositions. Details: 1 copy, delivery immediately upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copy required for ex parte opposition filed after 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing.

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Does Judge Murphy, Daniel S. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Murphy, Daniel S.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Meet and confer required before filing discovery motions.

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What must be included with stipulation filings before Judge Murphy, Daniel S.?

The rule requires proposed order. Stipulation and proposed order required to request informal discovery conference.

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What must be included with evidentiary objection filings before Judge Murphy, Daniel S.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Evidentiary objections in summary judgment motions must identify document, quote objectionable material, and state basis for objection per CRC 3.1354.

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How may parties contact Judge Murphy, Daniel S.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Murphy, Daniel S.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (888)882-6878. Telephonic appearance arrangements via LACourtConnect must be made at least 3 hours before hearing.

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How does Judge Murphy, Daniel S. handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Murphy, Daniel S.'s rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Materials filed under seal must strictly comply with CRC Rule 2.551 et seq.

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Does Judge Murphy, Daniel S. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Murphy, Daniel S. requires bundling for covered papers. More than 10 motions in limine require a tabbed, indexed separate notebook.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Murphy, Daniel S.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants must electronically file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Murphy, Daniel S.?

A fee is required for covered filings. Motion fees must be paid online when reserving a motion date via CRS.

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When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Murphy, Daniel S.?

The rule uses a 10:00 a.m. cutoff and treats filing as same day if before cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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What rule applies to service for motion in limine before Judge Murphy, Daniel S.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 5 calendar days before deadline. Motions in limine must be served on opposing party 5 court days before final status conference.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Murphy, Daniel S.

Meet and confer required before filing discovery motions.

Stipulation and proposed order required to request informal discovery conference.

Materials filed under seal must strictly comply with CRC Rule 2.551 et seq.

Represented litigants must electronically file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Written opposition to ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Ex parte opposition must be filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Courtesy copy required for ex parte opposition filed after 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements per CRC Rule 2.253(b)(2).

Parties must reserve motion dates via CRS before filing any motion papers.

Motion fees must be paid online when reserving a motion date via CRS.

Proposed order required to have multiple motions heard on the same date.

Counsel should deliver a courtesy copy of filed motion materials to Department 406 within 5 court days.

Telephonic appearance arrangements via LACourtConnect must be made at least 3 hours before hearing.

Evidentiary objections in summary judgment motions must identify document, quote objectionable material, and state basis for objection per CRC 3.1354.

Stipulation and proposed order required to request mandatory settlement conference.

Parties must meet and confer before final status conference.

Joint exhibit list required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Joint witness list with time estimates required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Joint CACI jury instructions and disposition table required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Joint neutral case statement (2-3 paragraphs) required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Joint proposed verdict form required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Motions in limine must be served and filed 5 court days before final status conference; opposition by FSC, reply by Friday before trial.

Motions in limine must be served on opposing party 5 court days before final status conference.

More than 10 motions in limine require a tabbed, indexed separate notebook.

Court trials require joint exhibit list, witness list, and trial brief filed by final status conference.

Service must be calculated to reach party by the deadline; e-mail/fax encouraged.

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