Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 640 rules apply across Los Angeles Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Electronic filing
    Must include
    electronic signature

    All electronic filings must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.257 (electronic signature requirements).

  • Applies to
    Referee report

    Referee reports for pretrial matters must include a place for the judge to enter an order if accepted.

  • Applies to
    Paternity questionnaire

    Paternity questionnaire must be completed by mother and father and filed with the court in all dependency cases.

Filing Timing

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  • Electronic filings received between 12:00 am and 11:59:59 pm on a court day are deemed filed that day; filings on non-court days deemed filed next court day.

  • If e-filing fails due to service interruption, non-filer transmission error, or post-receipt processing failure, the court may order the document deemed filed as of the attempted transmission date.

  • Deadline
    1 calendar days

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

Service

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  • Service
    Other to other

    Parties must file documents with court and provide copies to temporary judge/referee.

  • Applies to
    Laciv 109 copy
    Service
    Other to opposing party

    Copy of completed LACIV 109 form must be served with summons and complaint or petition.

  • Applies to
    Motion to relate cases
    Service
    Other

    Motions to relate cases must be served on all parties listed in the Notice of Related Cases with proof of service attached.

E-Filing

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  • Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).

  • Certain document types (peremptory challenges, bonds, trial exhibits, certain ex parte applications, conditionally sealed documents) are prohibited from electronic filing.

  • Applies to
    Notice of lodgment

    Notice of Lodgment must be electronically filed; attachments to Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.

About Judge Robert B. Broadbelt

Judge Robert B. Broadbelt is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, serving in a district of that court. The court is the state trial court for Los Angeles County, handling a wide range of civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.

Judge Broadbelt's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Robert B. Broadbelt's rules

Does Judge Robert B. Broadbelt require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Robert B. Broadbelt's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 3. Motions

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Robert B. Broadbelt?

The rule requires caption, judge name, and case number. Ex parte applications must comply with California Rules of Court, rules 3.1200-3.1207.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 4. Ex Parte Applications

What must be included with trial preparation order filings before Judge Robert B. Broadbelt?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Non-compliance with the Trial Preparation Order may result in exclusion of witnesses, exhibits, or monetary sanctions.

View ruleSource: page 9, section 6. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TRIAL PREPARATION ORDER

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Robert B. Broadbelt?

Judge Robert B. Broadbelt's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 4. Ex Parte Applications

Does Judge Robert B. Broadbelt require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Robert B. Broadbelt requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 8, section 3. MOTIONS IN LIMINE

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

The rule uses a 10:00 AM cutoff and treats filing as on submission. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing; opposition must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 4. Ex Parte Applications

Does Judge Robert B. Broadbelt encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Robert B. Broadbelt's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Less experienced attorneys are encouraged to argue motions and have important trial roles.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 9. Less Experienced Attorneys
Complete rules summary for Judge Robert B. Broadbelt

Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System.

Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Ex parte applications must comply with California Rules of Court, rules 3.1200-3.1207.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing; opposition must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Less experienced attorneys are encouraged to argue motions and have important trial roles.

Exhibits must be exchanged no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare trial documents and stipulate on exhibits, motions in limine, facts, and settlement.

Trial documents must be filed and served no later than four calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

One volume of Exhibit Binders per side must be lodged no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial Binder must be lodged no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference with specified contents.

Non-compliance with the Trial Preparation Order may result in exclusion of witnesses, exhibits, or monetary sanctions.

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