Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.'s rules

Does Judge Honeycutt, Alan B. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Informal discovery conference (IDC) required prior to filing any discovery motion after meet and confer.

View ruleSource: page 4, section DISCOVERY

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.?

Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.'s rule states these limits: 10 pages. Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 7, section TRIAL DOCUMENTS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.?

Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.'s formatting rule includes bate stamped, tabbed with exhibit numbers corresponding to joint exhibit list.. Exhibits must be bate stamped and tabbed with numbers matching joint exhibit list.

View ruleSource: page 10, section TRIAL EXHIBIT BINDERS (REQUIRED)

What must be included with motion to compel further responses filings before Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions to compel further responses must include meet and confer declaration.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Motions to Compel Further Responses

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.?

The rule requires local rule certificate. Motions in limine must comply with CCP §1005 and include declaration under Local Rule 3.57(a).

View ruleSource: page 7, section TRIAL DOCUMENTS

How may parties contact Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Motion dates must be reserved via online system, not by phone.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW & MOTION - Scheduling

How does Judge Honeycutt, Alan B. handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.'s rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Conditionally sealed documents must be emailed unredacted to Dept E for review.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Documents Filed Under Seal

Does Judge Honeycutt, Alan B. require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Honeycutt, Alan B. requires bundling for covered papers. Trial binders with specified documents are required, must be tabbed, in three-ring binders with table of contents, lodged at FSC.

View ruleSource: page 10, section TRIAL BINDERS (REQUIRED)

Is electronic filing required before Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All documents must be e-filed prior to the hearing date per Local Rule 3.4.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL INFORMATION

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. IDC briefs must be e-filed at least 2 court days prior to the IDC.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IDC Summary Briefs
Complete rules summary for Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.

Motion dates must be reserved via online system, not by phone.

All documents must be e-filed prior to the hearing date per Local Rule 3.4.

Conditionally sealed documents must be emailed unredacted to Dept E for review.

Motion to seal must be e-filed and comply with CRC 2.550-2.551.

Chambers email address is tordepte@lacourt.ca.gov.

Chambers telephone number is (310) 787-3713.

Motions in limine must be numbered consecutively in the caption.

Informal discovery conference (IDC) required prior to filing any discovery motion after meet and confer.

IDC briefs must be e-filed at least 2 court days prior to the IDC.

Supplemental brief for unresolved discovery disputes must be e-filed 5 court days prior to hearing.

Motions to compel further responses must include meet and confer declaration.

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine must comply with CCP §1005 and include declaration under Local Rule 3.57(a).

Trial binders with specified documents are required, must be tabbed, in three-ring binders with table of contents, lodged at FSC.

Three sets of trial exhibit binders are required at trial, tabbed, paginated, in three-ring binders.

Exhibits must be bate stamped and tabbed with numbers matching joint exhibit list.

Original deposition transcripts must be lodged with clerk on first day of trial.

Proof of service of summons and complaint must be filed; failure leads to OSC.

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