Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Kim, Mark C.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Kim, Mark C.?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Kim, Mark C.. Courtesy copies are required only when requested by the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS

Does Judge Kim, Mark C. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Kim, Mark C.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for ex parte applications. Ex parte applications do not require a reservation on the Court Reservation System (CRS).

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Kim, Mark C.?

Judge Kim, Mark C.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Separate trial briefs are limited to 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Joint Trial Documents

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Kim, Mark C.?

Judge Kim, Mark C.'s formatting rule includes clean format, no brackets, no blank spaces, and no multiple pronoun options (he/she, him/her). Jury instructions must be in clean format with no brackets, blank spaces, or multiple pronoun options.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Joint Trial Documents

How may parties contact Judge Kim, Mark C.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Kim, Mark C.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Email communication with the court is prohibited unless explicitly directed otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Communication

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Kim, Mark C.?

Judge Kim, Mark C.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances are permitted via stipulation and order or ex parte application; telephone continuances are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Continuation/Off Calendar Policy

Does Judge Kim, Mark C. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Kim, Mark C. requires bundling for covered papers. Counsel must provide the court with two trial notebooks containing all trial documents.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Trial Notebooks

Is electronic filing required before Judge Kim, Mark C.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Default packages must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Kim, Mark C.?

A fee is required for covered filings. Parties requesting a jury must deposit a jury fee 25 days prior to trial and pay daily fees by check before trial starts each day.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Jury Fees

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Kim, Mark C.?

The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS
Complete rules summary for Judge Kim, Mark C.

Courtesy copies are required only when requested by the court.

Default packages must be filed electronically.

Trial documents must be filed electronically.

Separate trial briefs are limited to 5 pages.

Orders must be filed electronically.

Ex parte applications must be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Only self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in the Clerk's Office on the day of the ex parte hearing.

Ex parte applications do not require a reservation on the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Trial documents are due 10 days prior to the Final Status Conference.

Judgments must be filed electronically.

Judgments are held for 15 days after filing to allow for objections.

Continuances are permitted via stipulation and order or ex parte application; telephone continuances are prohibited.

Email communication with the court is prohibited unless explicitly directed otherwise.

Motions in limine must be filed 10 days prior to the Final Status Conference; opposition and reply must be filed timely, and late motions will not be considered.

Jury instructions must be in clean format with no brackets, blank spaces, or multiple pronoun options.

Counsel must provide the court with two trial notebooks containing all trial documents.

Separate exhibit books must be provided for the judge, clerk, witness, and counsel, and brought to the start of trial.

Exhibits must be pre-marked with an exhibit number and have a page number on each page.

Parties requesting a jury must deposit a jury fee 25 days prior to trial and pay daily fees by check before trial starts each day.

Plaintiff's counsel must call the court by 3:00 p.m. the day before trial to confirm the trial is proceeding, or face sanctions.

Parties must meet and confer to resolve evidentiary issues before filing motions in limine.

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