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 Ann H. Park

Judge Ann H. Park is a judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County, and serves in the district division.

This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Ann H. Park's rules

Does Judge Ann H. Park require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Ann H. Park's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by phone, or video to resolve discovery disputes before filing discovery motions; letters/emails insufficient.

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What page or word limits apply to memorandum before Judge Ann H. Park?

Judge Ann H. Park's rule states these limits: 3 pages; 3 pages. Moving party IDC memorandum limited to 3 pages, responding party responsive memorandum limited to 3 pages.

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What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Ann H. Park?

Judge Ann H. Park's formatting rule includes file format paper. Trial notebook must be provided in paper format to the court.

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What must be included with request for court reporter filings before Judge Ann H. Park?

The rule requires form fw 020. Parties with fee waivers must file Form FW-020 to request official court reporter before hearing/trial.

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What must be included with memorandum filings before Judge Ann H. Park?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. IDC memoranda first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentence description per party position.

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How may parties contact Judge Ann H. Park's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Ann H. Park's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov. Counsel submitting on tentative ruling may email judicial assistant by 8am hearing day; email must include case number, party, cc opposing counsel.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Ann H. Park?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.

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When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Ann H. Park?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Responding party must file responsive IDC memorandum at least 2 court days before IDC.

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What rule applies to e-service for all parties before Judge Ann H. Park?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. All e-filing parties must accept electronic service except when personal service required by law or any party is self-represented.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Ann H. Park

Responding party must file responsive IDC memorandum at least 2 court days before IDC.

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

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.

All e-filing parties must accept electronic service except when personal service required by law or any party is self-represented.

Department P contact details: phone 562-345-3727, email NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov, hours M-F 8:30am-12pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm.

Parties with fee waivers must file Form FW-020 to request official court reporter before hearing/trial.

Moving party must file IDC memorandum at least 5 court days before IDC.

Counsel submitting on tentative ruling may email judicial assistant by 8am hearing day; email must include case number, party, cc opposing counsel.

Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by phone, or video to resolve discovery disputes before filing discovery motions; letters/emails insufficient.

Parties must file IDC request LACIV094 and complete IDC before filing discovery motion, unless good cause shown.

Moving party IDC memorandum limited to 3 pages, responding party responsive memorandum limited to 3 pages.

IDC memoranda first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentence description per party position.

Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Ex parte applications must show irreparable harm/immediate danger/statutory basis and why other relief methods are not feasible.

Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Parties must submit paper trial notebook to court and FSC/trial documents electronically.

Trial notebook must be provided in paper format to the court.

Motions in limine must include sworn declaration of conference with opposing party and their position, plus statutory notice.

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