The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Weinberger, William E.. Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required, but the Court may order them for specified documents in a case.
Judge Weinberger, William E.'s rule states these limits: 15 pages. Trial briefs must not exceed 15 pages and must be filed by the final status conference.
Judge Weinberger, William E.'s formatting rule includes file format docx and submit electronic word version via email to smcdept37@lacourt.org. Verdict forms must be submitted in WORD format via email to smcdept37@lacourt.org.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All motion papers must include the CRS reservation number in bold on the caption page.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Ex parte applications must include a declaration with factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.
Parties may contact Judge Weinberger, William E.'s clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-0157. Courtroom is open 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Judge Weinberger, William E.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include proposed rescheduled date. Motions must be continued via CRS, and the courtroom must be called to notify of the change.
Yes. Judge Weinberger, William E. requires bundling for covered papers. More than 5 motions in limine must be bundled in a tabbed/indexed notebook; 5 or less may go in the trial notebook.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the 2019 Mandatory Electronic Filing General Order.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case management statements must be filed at least 15 days before the CMC per CRC 3.725(a).
Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: timing: 60 calendar days after filing. Complaints must be served on all named defendants, with proof of service filed within 60 days of complaint filing per CRC 3.110.
All civil documents must be electronically filed unless exempt under the 2019 Mandatory Electronic Filing General Order.
Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required, but the Court may order them for specified documents in a case.
Courtroom is open 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parties/counsel must contact court staff if late for a hearing.
IDC requests must be emailed to smcdept37@lacourt.org with three available dates at 11:00 a.m.
Case management statements must be filed at least 15 days before the CMC per CRC 3.725(a).
Complaints must be served on all named defendants, with proof of service filed within 60 days of complaint filing per CRC 3.110.
All motion papers must include the CRS reservation number in bold on the caption page.
Motions in limine must be served on opposing parties and submitted to court 5 court days before FSC or deemed untimely.
Motions in limine must be submitted to court 5 court days before FSC or deemed untimely.
Oppositions to motions in limine may be filed no later than the final status conference.
Replies to motions in limine are optional, may be filed no later than Friday before trial.
Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing, unless e-filing exempt.
Ex parte applications must include a declaration with factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.
Motions must be continued via CRS, and the courtroom must be called to notify of the change.
Trial briefs must not exceed 15 pages and must be filed by the final status conference.
More than 5 motions in limine must be bundled in a tabbed/indexed notebook; 5 or less may go in the trial notebook.
Verdict forms must be submitted in WORD format via email to smcdept37@lacourt.org.
Joint trial notebook must be submitted at FSC, tabbed, containing specified documents.
Parties are encouraged to use email for service, must be served to reach party by deadline in order.