Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Leiter, Maurice A.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Leiter, Maurice A.?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Leiter, Maurice A.. No courtesy copies are required for filings in this courtroom.

View ruleSource: page 2, section LAW & MOTION

What page or word limits apply to memorandum before Judge Leiter, Maurice A.?

Judge Leiter, Maurice A.'s rule states these limits: 2 pages. Informal discovery conference memoranda are limited to two pages and must be served/filed 2 court days before the IDC.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS AND INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Leiter, Maurice A.?

Judge Leiter, Maurice A.'s formatting rule includes bookmarked and searchable. All electronically filed documents must be bookmarked and searchable.

View ruleSource: page 2, section LAW & MOTION

How may parties contact Judge Leiter, Maurice A.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Leiter, Maurice A.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-0654. Counsel must call the courtroom to schedule an informal discovery conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS AND INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

Does Judge Leiter, Maurice A. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Leiter, Maurice A. requires bundling for covered papers. Motion in limine papers must be lodged in an indexed tabbed three-ring binder 5 court days before the FSC.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRIAL PROCEDURES

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Leiter, Maurice A.?

The rule states a 10:00 am filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 am on the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What rule applies to service for memorandum before Judge Leiter, Maurice A.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 2 business days before deadline. IDC memoranda must be served and filed at least two court days before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS AND INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES
Complete rules summary for Judge Leiter, Maurice A.

Counsel must call the courtroom to schedule an informal discovery conference.

Informal discovery conference memoranda are limited to two pages and must be served/filed 2 court days before the IDC.

No courtesy copies are required for filings in this courtroom.

All electronically filed documents must be bookmarked and searchable.

IDC memoranda must be served and filed at least two court days before the conference.

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 am on the court day before the hearing.

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the conference.

Motion in limine papers must be lodged in an indexed tabbed three-ring binder 5 court days before the FSC.

Motion in limine papers must be bound in an indexed tabbed three-ring binder for lodging.

Deposition page/line designation charts must be submitted in a three-ring binder with supporting transcripts.

Proposed jury instructions must be submitted in an indexed tabbed binder with full text, CACI forms, and 4 inches of blank top margin.

Exhibits must be separately numbered with internal page numbering for multi-page exhibits.

Counsel must prepare separate exhibit sets for the Court, witness stand, and Judicial Assistant.

Settled statements must be lodged the morning after trial day if no court reporter is used.

Parties must email the courtroom before 8:30 am on hearing day to submit on a tentative ruling.

Parties must email the courtroom when continuing or withdrawing motions via the Court Reservation System.

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