Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.'s rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.?

Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.'s formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, one-sided, conformed copies of all motions in limine, opposition, and reply papers, tabbed in numerical order, opposition and reply papers placed directly behind moving papers for each motion, and colored sheet of paper separating moving, opposition, and reply papers. Motions in Limine Binder must be three-ring binders with one-sided conformed copies, tabbed numerically, with colored separators.

View ruleSource: page 14, section 3. Motions in Limine Binder

What must be included with informal discovery conference request filings before Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Informal discovery conference requests must use form LACIV 094 and be lodged in Department 53.

View ruleSource: page 6, section 8. Discovery Disputes

What must be included with trial binder filings before Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Trial Binder must include specified tabs with required documents.

View ruleSource: page 15, section 5. TRIAL BINDER

How may parties contact Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.'s clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties must not contact chambers or clerk for document status; check court website instead.

View ruleSource: page 6, section 10. Electronically Lodged Documents Which Require Action by the Court

Is electronic filing required before Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be electronically filed by specified deadlines, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 6. Ex Parte Applications

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged in Department 53 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 14, section 3. Motions in Limine Binder

What rule applies to service for trial preparation documents before Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 4 calendar days before deadline. Trial preparation documents must be served on all parties 4 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 9, section 2. TRIAL DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED
Complete rules summary for Judge Broadbelt, Robert B.

Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged in Department 53 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be electronically filed by specified deadlines, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Trial preparation documents must be filed and served 4 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial preparation documents must be served on all parties 4 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial Binder must be lodged in Department 53 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Motions in Limine Binder must be three-ring binders with one-sided conformed copies, tabbed numerically, with colored separators.

Exhibit Binders must be three-ring binders with tabbed, internally paginated exhibits, one-sided documentary copies, and yellow evidence tags on the Judicial Assistant’s copy.

Parties must not contact chambers or clerk for document status; check court website instead.

Informal discovery conference requests must use form LACIV 094 and be lodged in Department 53.

Joint Witness List must include specified columns organized as per court format.

Joint Exhibit List must include specified columns organized as per court format.

Joint List of Proposed Jury Instructions must include specified columns organized as per court format.

Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations must include specified columns for designations and counter-designations.

Trial Binder must include specified tabs with required documents.

Motions in limine must have captions identifying evidence to exclude, numbered consecutively, with opposition/reply papers identifying corresponding motion number.

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