Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Bryant-Deason, Susan's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Bryant-Deason, Susan?

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

Judge Bryant-Deason, Susan'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 Bryant-Deason, Susan?

Judge Bryant-Deason, Susan'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 Bryant-Deason, Susan?

Judge Bryant-Deason, Susan'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 Bryant-Deason, Susan?

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 Bryant-Deason, Susan?

Judge Bryant-Deason, Susan'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 Bryant-Deason, Susan?

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 Bryant-Deason, Susan?

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 Bryant-Deason, Susan?

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 Bryant-Deason, Susan?

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 Bryant-Deason, Susan

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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