Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Vicencia, Michael P.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Vicencia, Michael P.?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Vicencia, Michael P.. No courtesy copies are required for any filings.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Vicencia, Michael P.?

Judge Vicencia, Michael P.'s rule states these limits: 15 pages. Excludes attachments. Trial briefs (bench trials only) are limited to 15 pages without prior leave of court.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Trial Briefs

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Vicencia, Michael P.?

Judge Vicencia, Michael P.'s formatting rule includes file format PDF, all exhibits must be contained within one pdf, and first page of every exhibit must be bookmarked with the exhibit number. Digital exhibit copies must be a single PDF with bookmarked exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Digital Copy Format

What must be included with exhibit list filings before Judge Vicencia, Michael P.?

The rule requires certificate of conference and exhibit list. Joint exhibit lists must be in specified chart format and based on a meaningful meet and confer.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Exhibit List

What must be included with witness list filings before Judge Vicencia, Michael P.?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Joint witness lists must be in specified chart format and based on a meaningful meet and confer.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Witness List

How may parties contact Judge Vicencia, Michael P.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Vicencia, Michael P.'s chambers by letter fax only as allowed by the rule. Courtroom fax number is (562) 753-0688.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTROOM INFORMATON

Is electronic filing required before Judge Vicencia, Michael P.?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Trial exhibits must be received in the courtroom, not e-filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Vicencia, Michael P.?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Parties are encouraged to submit trial briefs on the first day of trial.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Trial Briefs
Complete rules summary for Judge Vicencia, Michael P.

Courtroom fax number is (562) 753-0688.

Trial exhibits must be received in the courtroom, not e-filed.

No courtesy copies are required for any filings.

Courtroom phone number is (562) 256-2222.

Courtroom email address is GDCDeptS26@lacourt.org.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.

Motions, oppositions, and replies must be filed electronically.

Orders must be filed electronically.

Default packages must be filed electronically.

Trial documents must be filed electronically.

Judgments must be filed electronically.

Joint exhibit lists must be in specified chart format and based on a meaningful meet and confer.

Final exhibit lists must be e-filed at or prior to the final status conference.

Digital exhibit copies must be a single PDF with bookmarked exhibits.

Paper exhibit copies must be in a tabbed binder provided to the clerk on the first day of trial.

Joint witness lists must be in specified chart format and based on a meaningful meet and confer.

Jury instruction lists must be e-filed and an additional Word copy provided on a flash drive.

Special verdict forms must be e-filed and an additional Word copy provided on a flash drive.

Trial briefs (bench trials only) are limited to 15 pages without prior leave of court.

Parties are encouraged to submit trial briefs on the first day of trial.

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