Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Hammond, Brock T.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Hammond, Brock T.?

Courtesy copies are required for summary judgment, summary adjudication, and anti-slapp. Details: delivery within 24 hours. Courtesy copies are required for all documents related to summary judgment/adjudication and Anti-SLAPP motions, delivered within 1 court day of e-filing (reply briefs on day due).

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. LAW AND MOTION

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Hammond, Brock T.?

Judge Hammond, Brock T.'s rule states these limits: 15 pages. Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.

View ruleSource: page 25, section III. TRIAL READINESS DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Hammond, Brock T.?

Judge Hammond, Brock T.'s formatting rule includes each exhibit must be separated by a tab extending below the bottom of the page bearing the exhibit designation per crc rule 3.1110(f). Courtesy copy exhibits must be separated by a tab extending below the page with the exhibit designation per CRC rule 3.1110(f).

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. LAW AND MOTION

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Hammond, Brock T.?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications require a proposed order and filing fee payment before appearing in court, complying with CRC rule 3.1200 et seq.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

How may parties contact Judge Hammond, Brock T.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Hammond, Brock T.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Non-hearing inquiries to court staff must be made between 10:00 AM-12:00 PM or 2:00 PM-4:30 PM.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. GENERAL

How does Judge Hammond, Brock T. handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Hammond, Brock T.'s rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Strict compliance with CRC rule 2.551 et seq. is required for all sealed documents.

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. LAW AND MOTION

Is electronic filing required before Judge Hammond, Brock T.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All parties must electronically file documents except self-represented litigants or those with an exemption from mandatory e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section B. ELECTRONIC FILING

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Hammond, Brock T.?

A fee is required for covered filings. Ex parte applications require payment of the filing fee before appearing in court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Hammond, Brock T.?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the hearing per CRC rule 3.725(a).

View ruleSource: page 2, section C. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Hammond, Brock T.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the case management conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section C. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
Complete rules summary for Judge Hammond, Brock T.

All parties must electronically file documents except self-represented litigants or those with an exemption from mandatory e-filing.

Ex parte applications require a proposed order and filing fee payment before appearing in court, complying with CRC rule 3.1200 et seq.

Ex parte applications require payment of the filing fee before appearing in court.

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the hearing per CRC rule 3.725(a).

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the case management conference.

If not all defendants are served by the CMC, plaintiff must submit a declaration of service efforts 5 court days before the CMC per CRC rule 3.110.

Motion fee payments are required at the time online hearing date reservations are made, prior to filing any motion except motions in limine.

Courtesy copies are required for all documents related to summary judgment/adjudication and Anti-SLAPP motions, delivered within 1 court day of e-filing (reply briefs on day due).

Courtesy copy exhibits must be separated by a tab extending below the page with the exhibit designation per CRC rule 3.1110(f).

Strict compliance with CRC rule 2.551 et seq. is required for all sealed documents.

Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.

FSC Trial Notebook must be lodged no later than 5 court days before the Final Status Conference, in a tabbed three-ring binder no larger than 3 inches with one-sided conformed copies and a table of contents.

FSC Trial Notebook must be one-sided conformed copies, tabbed, in a three-ring binder no larger than 3 inches, with a table of contents.

Jury instructions must be in Word, Times New Roman 14pt font, each on its own page, with CACI number/title at top, no headers/footers except page numbers.

Daily summaries of testimony must be submitted to the court by 4 pm the day after the trial day for trials without a court reporter or electronic recording.

Parties with a fee waiver may request an official court reporter by filing form LACIV 2699 at least 10 calendar days before the hearing or trial.

Non-hearing inquiries to court staff must be made between 10:00 AM-12:00 PM or 2:00 PM-4:30 PM.

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