Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Kin, Curtis A.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Kin, Curtis A.?

Courtesy copies are required for motions, supplemental papers, summons, complaints, and orders. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies of TRO/OSC papers must be hand-delivered to Dept 86 at filing and service.

View ruleSource: page 11, section TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

Does Judge Kin, Curtis A. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Kin, Curtis A.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for motions. Law and motion hearing dates must be reserved via phone call before filing motion; regular calendar Tues/Thurs 1:30 PM; off-calendar motions require written confirmation.

View ruleSource: page 3, section MOTION HEARINGS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Kin, Curtis A.?

Judge Kin, Curtis A.'s formatting rule includes binding spiral, three-inch spiral bound or three-ring binder, and multiple volumes must be labeled on cover/spine. Joint appendix must be spiral or three-ring binder; multi-volume sets labeled on cover/spine.

View ruleSource: page 5, section JOINT APPENDIX

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Kin, Curtis A.?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte TRO/OSC applications require proposed order in recommended format.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Ex parte applications

What must be included with joint appendix filings before Judge Kin, Curtis A.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Administrative records over 450 pages require joint appendix; full record may be electronic if joint appendix submitted, must be Bates-searchable.

View ruleSource: page 3, section ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD

How may parties contact Judge Kin, Curtis A.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Kin, Curtis A.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 830-0786. Chambers can be reached at (213) 830-0786 during public hours 8:30 AM-12 PM and 1:30 PM-4:30 PM for scheduling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TELEPHONE / PUBLIC HOURS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Kin, Curtis A.?

Judge Kin, Curtis A.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuance requests must be submitted as stipulation with proposed order or ex parte application, and require good cause showing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Kin, Curtis A.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day before hearing; pro se exempt litigants may file in person at Clerk’s Office Room 102; fees due before filing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Ex parte applications

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Kin, Curtis A.?

The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications due via e-filing by 10:00 a.m. court day before hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Ex parte applications

What rule applies to service for motion before Judge Kin, Curtis A.?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: method: personal service, recipient: the opposing party. TRO/OSC papers must be personally served; proof of service filed within 2 court days of service.

View ruleSource: page 11, section TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER
Complete rules summary for Judge Kin, Curtis A.

Continuance requests must be submitted as stipulation with proposed order or ex parte application, and require good cause showing.

Chambers can be reached at (213) 830-0786 during public hours 8:30 AM-12 PM and 1:30 PM-4:30 PM for scheduling.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day before hearing; pro se exempt litigants may file in person at Clerk’s Office Room 102; fees due before filing.

Ex parte applications due via e-filing by 10:00 a.m. court day before hearing.

Ex parte TRO/OSC applications require proposed order in recommended format.

Law and motion hearing dates must be reserved via phone call before filing motion; regular calendar Tues/Thurs 1:30 PM; off-calendar motions require written confirmation.

Administrative records over 450 pages require joint appendix; full record may be electronic if joint appendix submitted, must be Bates-searchable.

Joint appendix must be spiral or three-ring binder; multi-volume sets labeled on cover/spine.

Joint appendix due by reply brief filing deadline.

No joint appendix requires parties to bates-stamp evidence and submit with respective briefs.

Prevailing party on prerogative writ must file proposed judgment/writ conforming to court forms.

TRO/OSC papers must be personally served; proof of service filed within 2 court days of service.

Courtesy copies of TRO/OSC papers must be hand-delivered to Dept 86 at filing and service.

All court papers must be e-filed per court’s First Amended General Order.

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