Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Moskowitz, Karen's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Moskowitz, Karen?

Courtesy copies are required for attorney filers. Details: delivery upon filing. Courtesy copies required for documents e-filed within 2 court days of scheduled hearing

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS

Does Judge Moskowitz, Karen require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Moskowitz, Karen's rules set a pre-motion procedure for CMC. Meet and confer per CRC 3.724 and 3.727 required prior to each CMC

View ruleSource: page 2, section CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

What page or word limits apply to joint discovery statement before Judge Moskowitz, Karen?

Judge Moskowitz, Karen's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint discovery statement for IDC must not exceed 5 pages

View ruleSource: page 2, section INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Moskowitz, Karen?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications must include a proposed order submitted separately from the application

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What must be included with proposed order withdrawal counsel filings before Judge Moskowitz, Karen?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed order for motion to withdraw as counsel must include client's address, telephone number, and email address

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

How may parties contact Judge Moskowitz, Karen's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Moskowitz, Karen's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Parties may not email the courtroom department without prior court approval; courtroom email is not regularly monitored

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMAILS

Does Judge Moskowitz, Karen require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Moskowitz, Karen requires bundling for covered papers. Two binders required for FSC: Binder 1 with joint witness list, exhibit list, etc.; Binder 2 with indexed motions in limine

View ruleSource: page 3, section FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE ORDERS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Moskowitz, Karen?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants must e-file civil documents through approved EFSP; self-represented litigants exempt and may file at filing window

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Moskowitz, Karen?

The rule uses a 10:00 AM cutoff and treats filing as not specified. Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Moskowitz, Karen

Parties may not email the courtroom department without prior court approval; courtroom email is not regularly monitored

Represented litigants must e-file civil documents through approved EFSP; self-represented litigants exempt and may file at filing window

Courtesy copies required for documents e-filed within 2 court days of scheduled hearing

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order submitted separately from the application

Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing

Self-represented litigants must submit ex parte applications by 8:30 AM the day of the hearing

CMC Statements must be filed no later than 15 calendar days prior to the CMC per CRC 3.725

Meet and confer per CRC 3.724 and 3.727 required prior to each CMC

Call the courtroom to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference

Joint discovery statement for IDC must not exceed 5 pages

Proposed order for motion to withdraw as counsel must include client's address, telephone number, and email address

Two binders required for FSC: Binder 1 with joint witness list, exhibit list, etc.; Binder 2 with indexed motions in limine

5 sets of tabbed, indexed exhibit books required for trial, delivered to Dept. I; exhibits in binders under tabs, pages numbered, exhibit list included

Depositions must be lodged with the court clerk prior to the start of trial

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