Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Madokoro, Mike H.'s rules

Does Judge Madokoro, Mike H. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Madokoro, Mike H.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for motion to quash, demurrer, discovery motion, and rule 56. Hearing dates for regularly noticed motions must be reserved before filing by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SCHEDULING LAW & MOTION HEARINGS

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Madokoro, Mike H.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Ex parte applications must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

How may parties contact Judge Madokoro, Mike H.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Madokoro, Mike H.'s clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-1091. Department 632 clerk can be reached by phone at (213) 633-1091 during 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TELEPHONE NUMBER

Is electronic filing required before Judge Madokoro, Mike H.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SCHEDULING LAW & MOTION HEARINGS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Madokoro, Mike H.?

The rule states a 10:00 A.M. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Madokoro, Mike H.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 1 business days before hearing. Ex parte notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing, absent good cause, per CRC Rule 3.1204.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Madokoro, Mike H.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing.

Opposition papers for electronically-filed ex parte applications must be filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a 1:30 P.M. hearing.

Ex parte notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing, absent good cause, per CRC Rule 3.1204.

Department 632 clerk can be reached by phone at (213) 633-1091 during 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.

Hearing dates for regularly noticed motions must be reserved before filing by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

Self-represented litigants must file documents in person at Room 102, 1st floor of the courthouse.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.

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