Judge Hernandez-Stern, Marisa's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery, rule 56, and attorney fees. Regularly noticed motions require hearing date reservation before filing, made by calling the calendar clerk.
The rule requires proposed order. All noticed motions must include a proposed order, which must be a separate document without proof of service.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Ex parte applications must include an affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis.
Parties may contact Judge Hernandez-Stern, Marisa's clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-5866. Contact the department at (213) 633-5866 between 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. for scheduling and inquiries.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All civil filings must be electronic unless the party is self-represented or exempt, and documents cannot be filed directly in Department 66.
The rule states a 10:00 AM the day before ex parte hearing filing cutoff. Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications by 10 a.m. the day before the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. All parties must serve copies of filed documents to opposing counsel or self-represented parties.
All civil filings must be electronic unless the party is self-represented or exempt, and documents cannot be filed directly in Department 66.
All parties must serve copies of filed documents to opposing counsel or self-represented parties.
Regularly noticed motions require hearing date reservation before filing, made by calling the calendar clerk.
Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications by 10 a.m. the day before the hearing.
Self-represented parties may file ex parte applications by 11 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Ex parte notice must be given by 10 a.m. the court day before the hearing, absent good cause.
All noticed motions must include a proposed order, which must be a separate document without proof of service.
Ex parte applications must include an affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis.
Contact the department at (213) 633-5866 between 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. for scheduling and inquiries.
Self-represented litigants must file documents at Clerk’s Office Room 102, 1st floor; Department 66 does not accept direct filings.