Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Flurer, Michele E.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Flurer, Michele E.?

Courtesy copies are required for post trial motions. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by email. Post-trial motions require an additional courtesy copy via email to LBCDeptS29@LACourt.org, with all counsel and self-represented litigants copied.

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Does Judge Flurer, Michele E. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Flurer, Michele E.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Written motions during trial require discussion with opposing counsel first; unresolved matters need a court conference.

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What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Flurer, Michele E.?

Judge Flurer, Michele E.'s formatting rule includes arial font, 14 point type, file format docx, landscape format, and no headers or footers except title/caci numbers. Jury instruction display copies must be in Word format, Arial 14pt font, landscape orientation, no headers/footers except title/CACI numbers, sent via email to LBCDeptS29@LACourt.org.

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What must be included with jury instructions filings before Judge Flurer, Michele E.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must provide a complete hard copy set of jury instructions to the court, with all brackets removed and blanks filled in, conforming to Rule 2.1055 California Rules of Court.

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What must be included with verdict form filings before Judge Flurer, Michele E.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed joint verdict forms must be submitted before trial, with a courtesy copy via email; if no agreement, each party files their version in Word to Department 529.

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How may parties contact Judge Flurer, Michele E.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Flurer, Michele E.'s clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone 562-256-2237. The Courtroom Clerk can be reached at 562-256-2237 during courtroom hours for scheduling, conference calls, and calendar changes.

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How does Judge Flurer, Michele E. handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Flurer, Michele E.'s rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Exhibits with sensitive personal information must be redacted unless the court rules otherwise, with redaction approved by opposing counsel first.

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Does Judge Flurer, Michele E. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Flurer, Michele E. requires bundling for covered papers. Duplicate motions, objections, and jury instructions must be submitted as a single joint document.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Flurer, Michele E.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Post-trial motions must comply with the General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

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When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Flurer, Michele E.?

The rule states a 3:00 PM filing cutoff. Ex parte papers should be filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Flurer, Michele E.

Post-trial motions must comply with the General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Courtesy filings are accepted in person during courtroom hours (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily).

Ex parte papers should be filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing.

Post-trial motions require an additional courtesy copy via email to LBCDeptS29@LACourt.org, with all counsel and self-represented litigants copied.

The Courtroom Clerk can be reached at 562-256-2237 during courtroom hours for scheduling, conference calls, and calendar changes.

Jury instruction display copies must be in Word format, Arial 14pt font, landscape orientation, no headers/footers except title/CACI numbers, sent via email to LBCDeptS29@LACourt.org.

Counsel must provide a complete hard copy set of jury instructions to the court, with all brackets removed and blanks filled in, conforming to Rule 2.1055 California Rules of Court.

Deposition transcripts must be lodged with the clerk before the witness testifies.

Proposed joint verdict forms must be submitted before trial, with a courtesy copy via email; if no agreement, each party files their version in Word to Department 529.

Proposed verdict forms require a courtesy copy sent via email to the Court's email box before trial commences.

Judgments must be prepared and lodged within 10 days of the verdict; objections to judgment must be filed within 10 days.

Written motions during trial require discussion with opposing counsel first; unresolved matters need a court conference.

Duplicate motions, objections, and jury instructions must be submitted as a single joint document.

Unlawful detainer jury trials require a general or single special verdict form completed before appearing in department S29.

Exhibits with sensitive personal information must be redacted unless the court rules otherwise, with redaction approved by opposing counsel first.

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