Judge Kemalyan, Richard S.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Independent meet and confer is required before filing any motion to compel discovery.
Judge Kemalyan, Richard S.'s rule states these limits: 3 pages. IDC briefs must not exceed 3 pages and be filed at least 5 court days before the informal discovery conference.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Notice of Settlement must be filed using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Evidentiary objections not listed in writing on the joint exhibit list are waived except for good cause.
Parties may contact Judge Kemalyan, Richard S.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-1061. Chambers phone number is (213) 633-1061, available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Yes. Judge Kemalyan, Richard S. requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine and oppositions must be filed in a separate notebook or binder.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled conference.
IDC briefs must not exceed 3 pages and be filed at least 5 court days before the informal discovery conference.
Chambers phone number is (213) 633-1061, available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled conference.
Independent meet and confer is required before filing any motion to compel discovery.
IDC briefs must be filed at least 5 court days before the informal discovery conference.
Fee-waived parties must file form FW-020 at least 10 court days before trial or hearing to request an official court reporter.
Joint daily summary of trial testimony and evidence must be submitted by 8:30 a.m. the following day of trial.
Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
Notice of Settlement must be filed using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
Lodged trial binders must be picked up within 2 weeks of filing the Notice of Settlement.
All required trial documents must be filed and served no later than 10 days before the Final Status Conference.
Motions in limine and oppositions must be filed in a separate notebook or binder.
Evidentiary objections not listed in writing on the joint exhibit list are waived except for good cause.
Exhibits must be separately numbered, with multi-page exhibits having internal page numbering.