Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Harmon, Eric's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Harmon, Eric?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Harmon, Eric. Department 107 does not accept any courtesy copies.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Courtesy Copies

Does Judge Harmon, Eric require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Harmon, Eric's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery motions require pre-filing meet and confer; unresolved disputes require an informal video IDC with the court.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Discovery Motions

What page or word limits apply to settled statement memorandum before Judge Harmon, Eric?

Judge Harmon, Eric's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Settled statement memoranda are limited to 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Daily Summaries

What page or word limits apply to IDC statement before Judge Harmon, Eric?

Judge Harmon, Eric's rule states these limits: 5 pages. IDC statements in discovery disputes are limited to 5 pages and must be filed/served 3 court days before the IDC.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motions

What must be included with trial brief filings before Judge Harmon, Eric?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Trial briefs must be filed and served no later than 48 hours before opening statement, stating remaining causes of action and affirmative defenses.

View ruleSource: page 11, section Trial Policies

What must be included with IDC statement filings before Judge Harmon, Eric?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. IDC statements must include case description, dispute details, informal resolution attempts, and relevant legal authority.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motions

How may parties contact Judge Harmon, Eric's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Harmon, Eric's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (818) 989-6987. Contact courtroom at (818) 989-6987 to reschedule multiple motions to the same date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Law & Motion Scheduling

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Harmon, Eric?

Judge Harmon, Eric's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Trial continuances require noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation with good cause declaration; filing fee required.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Continuances

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Harmon, Eric?

A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be posted no later than 30 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 8, section Jury Fees

Is electronic filing required before Judge Harmon, Eric?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys must e-file; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper in the courtroom.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Filings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Harmon, Eric?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Trial briefs must be filed no later than 48 hours before opening statement.

View ruleSource: page 11, section Trial Policies

What rule applies to service for IDC statement before Judge Harmon, Eric?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 3 court days before deadline. IDC statements must be served at least 3 court days before the scheduled IDC.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Harmon, Eric

Trial briefs must be filed no later than 48 hours before opening statement.

Settled statement memoranda are limited to 5 pages.

Jury fees must be posted no later than 30 days before trial.

Trial briefs must be filed and served no later than 48 hours before opening statement, stating remaining causes of action and affirmative defenses.

Attorneys must e-file; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper in the courtroom.

Department 107 does not accept any courtesy copies.

IDC statements in discovery disputes are limited to 5 pages and must be filed/served 3 court days before the IDC.

IDC statements must be filed at least 3 court days before the scheduled IDC.

IDC statements must be served at least 3 court days before the scheduled IDC.

IDC statements must include case description, dispute details, informal resolution attempts, and relevant legal authority.

Discovery motions require pre-filing meet and confer; unresolved disputes require an informal video IDC with the court.

Motions in limine require pre-filing meet and confer, sworn declaration, and 16/9/5 court day briefing schedule.

Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration confirming meet and confer and stating opposing party's position.

Court reporter requests by fee waiver recipients must be filed at least 10 calendar days before the hearing or trial.

Joint witness lists must list all witnesses once with estimated testimony time, filed 5 court days before FSC.

Joint exhibit lists must include specific columns, exhibits pre-numbered, exchanged, with pagination and translation requirements, filed 5 court days before FSC.

Joint CACI jury instructions must be delivered to Dept 107, no blanks, separate sets if disputed.

Three tabbed, indexed exhibit books must be delivered to Dept 107 5 court days before FSC.

Trial continuances require noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation with good cause declaration; filing fee required.

A filing fee is required for trial continuances.

Contact courtroom at (818) 989-6987 to reschedule multiple motions to the same date.

Joint FSC documents must be submitted at least 5 court days before the Final Status Conference.

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