Courtesy copies are required for pleadings. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. Parties must email courtesy copies of all ex parte pleadings to WRDept82@LACourt.org.
Judge Goorvitch, Stephen I.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Law and motion hearing dates must be reserved via phone before filing the motion; hearings are Wednesdays/Fridays at 9:30 AM, no CRS Online system used.
Judge Goorvitch, Stephen I.'s formatting rule includes file format paper, binding tabbed 3-ring, bates-stamped numerical order, labeled side tabs separating documents, multiple volumes labeled on cover/spine, and include operative agency decision and cited pages. Joint appendix must be hard copy, Bates-stamped order, tabs allowed, lodged by Reply Brief due date.
The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications seeking TRO and preliminary injunction order to show cause must include a proposed order.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Moving party must confirm in writing when taking a motion off calendar.
Parties may contact Judge Goorvitch, Stephen I.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 830-0782. Chambers phone is (213) 830-0782, public hours 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:30 PM-4:30 PM; do not call Wednesdays/Fridays before 1:30 PM for scheduling.
Judge Goorvitch, Stephen I.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Continuance requests require submission of stipulation + proposed order or ex parte application, plus good cause showing.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing may file ex parte applications in paper at Clerk's Office Room 102.
A fee is required for covered filings. All fees for ex parte applications must be paid before filing.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. California Public Records Act actions require joint status report filed 5 court days before trial setting conference.
Chambers phone is (213) 830-0782, public hours 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:30 PM-4:30 PM; do not call Wednesdays/Fridays before 1:30 PM for scheduling.
Continuance requests require submission of stipulation + proposed order or ex parte application, plus good cause showing.
Self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing may file ex parte applications in paper at Clerk's Office Room 102.
All fees for ex parte applications must be paid before filing.
Parties must email courtesy copies of all ex parte pleadings to WRDept82@LACourt.org.
Ex parte applications are encouraged to be filed at least 3 court days before hearing, unless exigency requires next day hearing.
Ex parte applications seeking TRO and preliminary injunction order to show cause must include a proposed order.
Law and motion hearing dates must be reserved via phone before filing the motion; hearings are Wednesdays/Fridays at 9:30 AM, no CRS Online system used.
Moving party must confirm in writing when taking a motion off calendar.
Hard copy courtesy copies required for all law and motion papers; email copies not required unless ordered.
Hard copy courtesy copies required for all mandamus trial pleadings; email copies not required unless ordered.
Petitions must list all causes of action and statutory basis on face sheet.
California Public Records Act actions require joint status report filed 5 court days before trial setting conference.
Administrative mandamus record must be lodged by Reply Brief due date.
Joint appendix required if administrative record exceeds 450 pages.
Joint appendix must be hard copy, Bates-stamped order, tabs allowed, lodged by Reply Brief due date.
Complete record may be submitted electronically (USB preferred) if joint appendix submitted; electronic records must be Bates-searchable.
Traditional mandamus evidence must be Bates-numbered; joint appendix preferred, else evidence submitted with briefs.
Proposed judgments prepared by counsel must be electronically filed.
Prevailing party on prerogative writ must file proposed judgment and writ of mandate.