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 Barbara A. Meiers

Judge Barbara A. Meiers is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County. The court handles a wide range of civil and criminal matters.

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

Common questions about Judge Barbara A. Meiers's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

Courtesy copies are required for pleadings, ex parte motions, oppositions, and replys. Details: delivery within two days. Department 636 requires courtesy copies of all e-filed pleadings (within 2 days of e-filing) and all ex parte motions, oppositions, and replies.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COURTESY COPIES

What must be included with original order for signature filings before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Original orders/judgments submitted for signature in Dept 636 must not be marked 'proposed' and must not have a proof of service attached.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Orders

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders must be included in the moving papers package and served on parties.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Orders

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

Judge Barbara A. Meiers's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Continuances require court approval, must be in writing (except emergencies), submitted before original date, with good cause for trial continuances; clerks cannot grant continuances.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Continuances

Is electronic filing required before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing requirements for civil cases per the operative General Order.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Filings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

The rule states a 8:30 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte motions must be submitted to the clerk at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hearing times:

What rule applies to service for final status conference document before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Final Status Conference documents must be served at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

View ruleSource: page 9, section Filing and Service of Final Status Conference Documents
Complete rules summary for Judge Barbara A. Meiers

Department 636 requires courtesy copies of all e-filed pleadings (within 2 days of e-filing) and all ex parte motions, oppositions, and replies.

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing requirements for civil cases per the operative General Order.

Original orders/judgments for signature must be submitted directly to Department 636 courtroom, not e-filed.

Original orders/judgments submitted for signature in Dept 636 must not be marked 'proposed' and must not have a proof of service attached.

Proposed orders must be included in the moving papers package and served on parties.

Ex parte motions must be submitted to the clerk at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Continuances require court approval, must be in writing (except emergencies), submitted before original date, with good cause for trial continuances; clerks cannot grant continuances.

Final Status Conference documents must be filed at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Final Status Conference documents must be served at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Case management statements are not required for initial case management conferences.

Motions in limine seeking to restrict opposing counsel's conduct require prior contact with opposing counsel confirming intent to engage in the conduct.

Notice of settlement must not be filed until all parties have signed the settlement agreement.

Motions and briefs must include evidentiary citations next to factual claims, not just references to separate statement of undisputed facts.

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