Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 640 rules apply across Los Angeles Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Electronic filing
    Must include
    electronic signature

    All electronic filings must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.257 (electronic signature requirements).

  • Applies to
    Referee report

    Referee reports for pretrial matters must include a place for the judge to enter an order if accepted.

  • Applies to
    Paternity questionnaire

    Paternity questionnaire must be completed by mother and father and filed with the court in all dependency cases.

Filing Timing

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  • Electronic filings received between 12:00 am and 11:59:59 pm on a court day are deemed filed that day; filings on non-court days deemed filed next court day.

  • If e-filing fails due to service interruption, non-filer transmission error, or post-receipt processing failure, the court may order the document deemed filed as of the attempted transmission date.

  • Deadline
    1 calendar days

    Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Service

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  • Service
    Other to other

    Parties must file documents with court and provide copies to temporary judge/referee.

  • Applies to
    Laciv 109 copy
    Service
    Other to opposing party

    Copy of completed LACIV 109 form must be served with summons and complaint or petition.

  • Applies to
    Motion to relate cases
    Service
    Other

    Motions to relate cases must be served on all parties listed in the Notice of Related Cases with proof of service attached.

E-Filing

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  • Represented litigants must electronically file all documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).

  • Certain document types (peremptory challenges, bonds, trial exhibits, certain ex parte applications, conditionally sealed documents) are prohibited from electronic filing.

  • Applies to
    Notice of lodgment

    Notice of Lodgment must be electronically filed; attachments to Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.

About Judge Jerry B. Marshak

Judge Jerry B. Marshak sits in the district of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court that handles civil and criminal matters across Los Angeles County.

Judge Marshak's published procedures are handled through the court's general rules; no judge-specific chambers documents are listed.

Common questions about Judge Jerry B. Marshak's rules

Does Judge Jerry B. Marshak require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Jerry B. Marshak's rules set a pre-motion procedure for ex parte. Ex parte proceeding dates must be reserved via CRS or the Clerk's Office before filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte - Reservation Date

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jerry B. Marshak?

Judge Jerry B. Marshak's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, table of contents, documents clearly labeled, and separate tabs for each document category a-i. Jury trial parties must submit a tabbed three-ring binder with a table of contents and specified labeled documents.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Jury Trials

What must be included with request to set trial filings before Judge Jerry B. Marshak?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Trial continuances require a showing of good cause, and trial dates must be requested via the specified form.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Court Trials

What must be included with business card filings before Judge Jerry B. Marshak?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Remote parties must check in 10 minutes before hearing; in-person parties must provide a business card with specified details.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Check-in

How may parties contact Judge Jerry B. Marshak's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Jerry B. Marshak's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties are prohibited from calling the courtroom to reserve motion dates.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Law and Motion

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jerry B. Marshak?

Judge Jerry B. Marshak's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Trial continuances are only granted upon a showing of good cause.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Court Trials

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Jerry B. Marshak?

A fee is required for covered filings. Jury trial demands require timely posting of fees per Local Rule 2.48.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Trial Readiness Conference (Jury Trials Only)

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Jerry B. Marshak?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed no later than 10:00 AM on the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte - Time to File

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Jerry B. Marshak?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Ex parte applications require proof of service via a sworn declaration of notice to the opposing party.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte - Notice Requirements
Complete rules summary for Judge Jerry B. Marshak

Trial continuances require a showing of good cause, and trial dates must be requested via the specified form.

Remote parties must check in 10 minutes before hearing; in-person parties must provide a business card with specified details.

Ex parte proceeding dates must be reserved via CRS or the Clerk's Office before filing.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed no later than 10:00 AM on the court day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications must include a sworn declaration detailing notice to the opposing party per Cal. Rule of Court 3.1200 et seq.

Ex parte applications require proof of service via a sworn declaration of notice to the opposing party.

Ex parte applications to shorten motion time or seek a stay of execution must show irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory grounds.

Noticed motion hearing dates must be reserved via CRS or the Clerk's Office prior to filing.

Jury trial parties must submit a tabbed three-ring binder with a table of contents and specified labeled documents.

Jury trial binders must comply with Standing Order ¶¶ 16-18 requirements.

Parties must meet and confer no later than 5 days before the first jury trial date to prepare joint trial documents.

Stipulations must be signed by all non-default parties, include a proposed order, and detail future court dates.

The Court strongly prefers use of specified forms for settlement stipulations for judgment.

Trial continuances are only granted upon a showing of good cause.

Repeated trial continuances, even by stipulation, require a case-specific showing of good cause.

Jury trial demands require timely posting of fees per Local Rule 2.48.

Chambers can be contacted via phone at (626) 396-3117.

Parties are prohibited from calling the courtroom to reserve motion dates.

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