Courtesy copies are required for pro se filers. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Self-represented parties must bring a separate courtesy copy of ex parte papers for each other party.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Parties must schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) prior to filing any discovery motion, using Form LACIV-094.
Judge Hernandez, Peter A.'s formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring and table of contents identifying each motion, opposition, reply, and corresponding tab. Motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be bound in a tabbed 3-ring binder with table of contents.
The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications require a proposed order and filing fee payment before appearing in court.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Case management statement must be filed using Judicial Council form CM-110, 15 calendar days before the conference.
Parties may contact Judge Hernandez, Peter A.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email smcdept408@lacourt.ca.gov. Chambers can be contacted via email at smcdept408@lacourt.ca.gov for scheduling or emergencies.
Yes. Judge Hernandez, Peter A. requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be bundled in a tabbed binder with table of contents, provided to court 2 days before FSC.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Court mandates eFiling for all documents except self-represented litigants or parties with approved exemptions; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and 2019 General Order.
A fee is required for covered filings, and the rule identifies waiver availability. Self-represented parties must pay applicable filing fee for ex parte documents unless they have a fee waiver.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications by represented parties must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Chambers can be contacted via email at smcdept408@lacourt.ca.gov for scheduling or emergencies.
Court mandates eFiling for all documents except self-represented litigants or parties with approved exemptions; represented parties must comply with Local Rule 3.4 and 2019 General Order.
Ex parte applications require a proposed order and filing fee payment before appearing in court.
Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications with supporting documents by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications by represented parties must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Self-represented parties must file ex parte support/opposition documents with Department 408 or clerk’s office by 9:00 a.m. on the hearing day, with fee paid unless waived.
Self-represented parties must pay applicable filing fee for ex parte documents unless they have a fee waiver.
Self-represented parties must bring a separate courtesy copy of ex parte papers for each other party.
Ex parte papers from self-represented parties filed after 8:45 a.m. on the hearing day will not be accepted.
Hearing date must be reserved online and motion fee paid prior to filing any motion (except motions in limine).
Parties must schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) prior to filing any discovery motion, using Form LACIV-094.
IDC joint statement must be filed 5 calendar days before the IDC, with a courtesy copy delivered to the court.
Courtesy copy of IDC joint statement must be delivered to the court.
Case management statement must be filed using Judicial Council form CM-110, 15 calendar days before the conference.
Case management statement must be filed 15 calendar days before the conference.
FSC required documents must be filed 5 days prior to FSC, with courtesy copies delivered to Department 408 2 days before FSC.
FSC required documents must be filed and exchanged 5 calendar days prior to FSC.
Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before FSC, oppositions 7 days before, replies 3 days before.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed and served 7 calendar days before FSC.
Replies to motions in limine may be filed 3 calendar days before FSC.
Motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be bundled in a tabbed binder with table of contents, provided to court 2 days before FSC.
Motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be bound in a tabbed 3-ring binder with table of contents.
Chambers can be contacted via phone at (213) 633-0154 for scheduling or emergencies.