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 Brian F. Gasdia

Judge Brian F. Gasdia is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County.

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

Common questions about Judge Brian F. Gasdia's rules

Does Judge Brian F. Gasdia require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Counsel must meet and confer to resolve discovery disputes before filing IDC request or discovery motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What page or word limits apply to idc moving memorandum before Judge Brian F. Gasdia?

Judge Brian F. Gasdia's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Moving party IDC memoranda limited to 3 pages, filed/served 5 court days before IDC.

View ruleSource: page 4, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What page or word limits apply to idc responsive memorandum before Judge Brian F. Gasdia?

Judge Brian F. Gasdia's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Responding party IDC memoranda limited to 3 pages, filed/served 2 court days before IDC.

View ruleSource: page 5, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Brian F. Gasdia?

Judge Brian F. Gasdia's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, indexed, and conformed copies. Motions in limine papers must be lodged in indexed, tabbed three-ring binder 5 court days before FSC.

View ruleSource: page 7, section TRIAL PROCEDURES

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Brian F. Gasdia?

The rule requires proposed order. Proposed order required when requesting multiple motions to be heard on one date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION

How may parties contact Judge Brian F. Gasdia's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Brian F. Gasdia's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email NORDept-R@lacourt.ca.gov and phone (562) 345-3717. Department R contact details: phone (562) 345-3717, email NORDept-R@lacourt.ca.gov, public hours Monday-Friday 8:30-12:00 & 1:30-4:30.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL INFORMATION

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Brian F. Gasdia?

Judge Brian F. Gasdia's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Parties must use CRS to continue/withdraw motions and call the courtroom to notify of changes.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION

Does Judge Brian F. Gasdia require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Brian F. Gasdia requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine papers must be bundled in indexed/tabbed three-ring binder, lodged 5 court days before FSC.

View ruleSource: page 7, section TRIAL PROCEDURES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Brian F. Gasdia?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All motion-related pleadings must be e-filed unless exempt.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Brian F. Gasdia?

A fee is required for covered filings. Motion fees must be paid online at the time of CRS reservation.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Brian F. Gasdia?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions must be filed within 3 business days of CRS reservation or reservation is cancelled.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION
Complete rules summary for Judge Brian F. Gasdia

All motion-related pleadings must be e-filed unless exempt.

Motions must be filed within 3 business days of CRS reservation or reservation is cancelled.

Department R contact details: phone (562) 345-3717, email NORDept-R@lacourt.ca.gov, public hours Monday-Friday 8:30-12:00 & 1:30-4:30.

Motion fees must be paid online at the time of CRS reservation.

Parties must use CRS to continue/withdraw motions and call the courtroom to notify of changes.

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

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 AM court day before hearing.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing for ex parte applications.

Moving party IDC memoranda limited to 3 pages, filed/served 5 court days before IDC.

Responding party IDC memoranda limited to 3 pages, filed/served 2 court days before IDC.

Motions in limine papers must be bundled in indexed/tabbed three-ring binder, lodged 5 court days before FSC.

Motions in limine papers must be lodged in indexed, tabbed three-ring binder 5 court days before FSC.

Proposed order required when requesting multiple motions to be heard on one date.

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the scheduled conference.

Counsel must meet and confer to resolve discovery disputes before filing IDC request or discovery motion.

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

Proposed special jury instructions must have 4 inches of blank space at top of each page.

Contact Courtroom Assistant to arrange settlement conference; contact Judicial Assistant for stipulation.

Trial counsel must meet and confer 15 calendar days before Case Management Conference.

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