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.
All electronic filings must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.257 (electronic signature requirements).
Referee reports for pretrial matters must include a place for the judge to enter an order if accepted.
Paternity questionnaire must be completed by mother and father and filed with the court in all dependency cases.
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.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Parties must file documents with court and provide copies to temporary judge/referee.
Copy of completed LACIV 109 form must be served with summons and complaint or petition.
Motions to relate cases must be served on all parties listed in the Notice of Related Cases with proof of service attached.
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.
Notice of Lodgment must be electronically filed; attachments to Notice of Lodgment must be lodged in paper form.
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Judge Julian C. Recana serves on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, in the district division. The court is the state trial court for Los Angeles County, handling a broad range of civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.
Judge Recana's procedures are published through the court's general rules.
Judge Julian C. Recana's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery motions filed before IDC process is concluded may be continued unless good cause is shown.
Judge Julian C. Recana's rule states these limits: 3 pages. IDC initial memoranda must not exceed three pages.
Judge Julian C. Recana's rule states these limits: 3 pages. IDC responsive memoranda must not exceed three pages.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration confirming discussion with opposing party and their position.
Parties may contact Judge Julian C. Recana's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email NORDept-L@lacourt.ca.gov. Counsel submitting on tentative rulings must email the court by 8:00 a.m. hearing day with case number, party identification, and cc to opposing counsel.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case management statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled CMC.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service. Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
Department L chambers can be contacted via phone at 562-345-3705 during specified hours.
Department L chambers can be contacted via email at NORDept-L@lacourt.ca.gov during specified hours.
Counsel submitting on tentative rulings must email the court by 8:00 a.m. hearing day with case number, party identification, and cc to opposing counsel.
Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements for ex parte applications and related documents.
Plaintiffs must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
Case management statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled CMC.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.
Ex parte written oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
IDC responsive memoranda must be filed at least two court days prior to the scheduled IDC.
IDC initial memoranda must not exceed three pages.
IDC responsive memoranda must not exceed three pages.
Discovery motions filed before IDC process is concluded may be continued unless good cause is shown.
Motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration confirming discussion with opposing party and their position.
Proposed special jury instructions must have at least four inches of blank space at the top of each page.