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 Susan Bryant-Deason

Judge Susan Bryant-Deason is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County.

Judge Bryant-Deason's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Susan Bryant-Deason's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

Courtesy copies are required when a filing is >= 26 pages. Details: delivery no later than 830 am day after filing, by hand delivery. Pleadings and motions (including attachments) of 26 or more pages require courtesy copies.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS

Does Judge Susan Bryant-Deason require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Susan Bryant-Deason's rules set a pre-motion procedure for ex parte applications. Ex parte applications related to law and motion matters require prior motion reservation in the Court Reservation System.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTES

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

Judge Susan Bryant-Deason's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Trial briefs in Department J are limited to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 4, section TRIAL DOCUMENTS

What page or word limits apply to joint brief before Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

Judge Susan Bryant-Deason's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint briefs for informal discovery conferences are limited to fewer than 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 8, section MOTIONS TO COMPEL FURTHER AND INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

The rule requires table of contents. Motions in limine must be assembled in binders with MIL, opposition, replies, tabbed, indexed Table of Contents.

View ruleSource: page 4, section TRIAL DOCUMENTS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

Judge Susan Bryant-Deason's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion or ex parte application when appropriate.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt and may file at the first floor filing window.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

A fee is required for covered filings. Proof of jury fee payment must be provided to the clerk no later than the next day before trial resumes.

View ruleSource: page 5, section JURY SELECTION

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

What rule applies to e-service before Judge Susan Bryant-Deason?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: method: e-service, timing: 1 calendar days before hearing. Ex parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTES
Complete rules summary for Judge Susan Bryant-Deason

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing for civil cases; self-represented litigants are exempt and may file at the first floor filing window.

Pleadings and motions (including attachments) of 26 or more pages require courtesy copies.

Demurrers require courtesy copies.

Anti-SLAPP filings require courtesy copies.

Motions for summary judgment or adjudication require courtesy copies.

Motions to compel further discovery require courtesy copies.

Oppositions and replies to demurrers, anti-SLAPP, summary judgment, and motions to compel further discovery require courtesy copies.

All trial documents require courtesy copies.

All courtesy copies for Department J must be delivered no later than 8:30 a.m. the day after filing.

Ex parte applications require courtesy copies delivered to the court on the morning of the hearing.

Trial document courtesy copies must be lodged 5 court days before final status conference in joint three-ring binders with spines ≤2.5 inches, tabbed, paginated, with index.

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications related to law and motion matters require prior motion reservation in the Court Reservation System.

Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion or ex parte application when appropriate.

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing.

If not all defendants are served, plaintiff must submit a declaration of service efforts 5 days prior to case management conference hearing.

All motions require a hearing date reserved through CRS; motions are heard Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m., Fri 9:00 a.m.

Trial briefs in Department J are limited to 10 pages.

Joint briefs for informal discovery conferences are limited to fewer than 5 pages.

IDC joint briefs must be filed at least 2 court days prior to the hearing.

Motions to compel further require an informal discovery conference scheduled before the motion is set for hearing.

Proof of jury fee payment must be provided to the clerk no later than the next day before trial resumes.

Deposition transcripts and discovery responses must be lodged with the court before trial.

Motions in limine must be filed with timely statutory notice to be heard on the final status conference day.

Motions in limine must be assembled in binders with MIL, opposition, replies, tabbed, indexed Table of Contents.

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