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 Richard S. Kemalyan

Judge Richard S. Kemalyan is a judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County.

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

Common questions about Judge Richard S. Kemalyan's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Richard S. Kemalyan?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery upon filing. The court requests courtesy copies of all filings.

View ruleSource: page 3, section MOTIONS

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Richard S. Kemalyan?

Judge Richard S. Kemalyan's rule states these limits: 3 pages. IDC brief limited to 3 pages, filed at least 5 court days before the IDC.

View ruleSource: page 3, section DISCOVERY/DISCOVERY MOTIONS AND DISCOVERY DISPUTES

What must be included with trial documents filings before Judge Richard S. Kemalyan?

The rule requires exhibit list. Joint trial documents must be filed electronically and in trial notebooks or binders before the FSC.

View ruleSource: page 6, section FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE

What must be included with joint exhibit list filings before Judge Richard S. Kemalyan?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Evidentiary objections not stated on the joint exhibit list are waived unless good cause is shown.

View ruleSource: page 7, section TRIAL DOCUMENTS AND FILING THEREOF

Is electronic filing required before Judge Richard S. Kemalyan?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Notice of Settlement must be e-filed using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

View ruleSource: page 6, section NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT/REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Richard S. Kemalyan?

The rule states that filing is treated as on submission. Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
Complete rules summary for Judge Richard S. Kemalyan

The court requests courtesy copies of all filings.

IDC brief limited to 3 pages, filed at least 5 court days before the IDC.

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the conference.

Trial counsel must meet and confer at least 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference.

Joint trial documents must be filed electronically and in trial notebooks or binders before the FSC.

All trial documents must be filed and served at least 10 days before the FSC.

Evidentiary objections not stated on the joint exhibit list are waived unless good cause is shown.

Notice of Settlement must be e-filed using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Trial binders must be picked up within 2 weeks of filing Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.

Remote appearances are not permitted for Final Status Conferences.

Fee waiver recipients must request a court reporter by filing form FW-020 at least 10 court days before trial or hearing.

If no court reporter, parties must submit a joint daily summary of testimony and evidence by 8:30 a.m. the next trial day.

Counsel must advise the Court at the FSC if an interpreter is needed.

The court may impose time limits for trial testimony.

Failure to timely file a joint exhibit list may result in exclusion of exhibits at trial.

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