Courtesy copies are required for ex parte applications and supporting documentations. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies of ex parte applications and supporting docs are requested to be lodged in Dept 38 on the e-filing day.
Judge Duffy-Lewis, Maureen's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All law & motion matters must be reserved via CRS; reserved dates cannot be changed telephonically, and CRS must be used to continue/cancel.
Judge Duffy-Lewis, Maureen's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, tabbed and indexed, and grouped with opposition and reply in numerical order. Multiple motions in limine must be tabbed, indexed, and submitted in a 3-ring binder lodged at FSC.
The rule requires local rule certificate and table of contents. Motions in limine must comply with CCP 1005 and local rule 3.57(a), be tabbed/indexed in 3-ring binders lodged at FSC.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel using LA Court Connect must download the 6-page Dept 38 CMO prior to the CMC from the Court’s website.
Parties may contact Judge Duffy-Lewis, Maureen's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-0158. IDCs require in-person attendance, no LA Court Connect without leave, requesting party must provide 3 dates and book via phone with courtroom assistant.
Judge Duffy-Lewis, Maureen's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Trial continuances may only be requested via ex parte application.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All court papers must be filed online via the Court’s website unless the Court orders otherwise.
A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be paid daily; initial deposit due prior to CMC.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 5 court days before hearing. Parties must serve, sign, and file all joint FSC documents at least 5 court days prior to the FSC.
All court papers must be filed online via the Court’s website unless the Court orders otherwise.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Courtesy copies of ex parte applications and supporting docs are requested to be lodged in Dept 38 on the e-filing day.
Ex parte oppositions must be submitted by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing date via e-filing or hand delivery to Dept 38.
Telephonic continuances for non-trial/non-law & motion matters may be accepted case-by-case via phone to Dept 38.
LA Court Connect telephonic appearances are available for most pre-trial hearings except FSCs; contact (888) 882-6878 for info.
Counsel using LA Court Connect must download the 6-page Dept 38 CMO prior to the CMC from the Court’s website.
All law & motion matters must be reserved via CRS; reserved dates cannot be changed telephonically, and CRS must be used to continue/cancel.
Courtesy copies of law & motion moving papers, opposition, reply, and supporting evidence are requested to be lodged in Dept 38 on e-filing day.
IDCs require in-person attendance, no LA Court Connect without leave, requesting party must provide 3 dates and book via phone with courtroom assistant.
Joint Proposed Special Verdict Form must be lodged in Dept 38 (no e-filing) before the matter is taken under submission.
Trial continuances may only be requested via ex parte application.
Parties must serve, sign, and file all joint FSC documents at least 5 court days prior to the FSC.
Motions in limine must comply with CCP 1005 and local rule 3.57(a), be tabbed/indexed in 3-ring binders lodged at FSC.
Multiple motions in limine must be tabbed, indexed, and submitted in a 3-ring binder lodged at FSC.
Jury fees must be paid daily; initial deposit due prior to CMC.
Exhibits must be pre-marked, Bates numbered, exchanged 5 calendar days before FSC, with 3 tabbed/paginated sets required for trial.
Three tabbed, marked, paginated exhibit binders are required for trial: Court, Judicial Assistant, Witness.
Deposition transcripts and discovery responses must be lodged with the Court the evening before witness testimony.
Remote trial appearances require pre-approval; approved remote appearances via ZOOM, link provided to Court via email.
Ex parte applications only entertained in bona fide emergencies; sanctions for misuse.