The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Traber, Theresa M.. Paper courtesy copies of e-filed documents are not required except in extraordinary circumstances, for in camera review, or where required by law.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Details: 5 pages. Informal discovery conference (IDC) required after meet and confer before filing discovery motions.
Judge Traber, Theresa M.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint IDC reports are limited to 5 pages, filed at least 5 court days before the conference.
Judge Traber, Theresa M.'s formatting rule includes margins top 4 inches. Proposed special jury instructions must have at least four inches of blank space at the top of every page.
Parties may contact Judge Traber, Theresa M.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties must immediately call the Court and post on the bulletin board when a motion will not proceed as calendared.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Traber, Theresa M.. Sealed filings must comply with CA Rules of Court 2.550 and 2.551, with motion to seal and narrowly tailored proposed order required.
Judge Traber, Theresa M.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Agreed continuances must use bulletin board or stipulation with proposed order; contested continuances via ex parte or noticed motion, as soon as practicable.
A fee is required for covered filings. Defendants must pay all fees associated with first paper filings as specified in the Initial Status Conference Order.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Mandatory electronic filing required for all documents in this courtroom, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Late filings are not considered without advance leave of court.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. Parties must engage an e-service provider to serve all documents as ordered at ISC, with self-represented litigants exempt but encouraged to comply.
Defendants must pay all fees associated with first paper filings as specified in the Initial Status Conference Order.
Paper courtesy copies of e-filed documents are not required except in extraordinary circumstances, for in camera review, or where required by law.
Mandatory electronic filing required for all documents in this courtroom, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.
Parties must engage an e-service provider to serve all documents as ordered at ISC, with self-represented litigants exempt but encouraged to comply.
Attorneys must contact court staff by phone to reserve motion hearing dates; motions heard at 10:30 a.m., ex parte at 9:00 a.m.
Late filings are not considered without advance leave of court.
Parties must immediately call the Court and post on the bulletin board when a motion will not proceed as calendared.
Agreed continuances must use bulletin board or stipulation with proposed order; contested continuances via ex parte or noticed motion, as soon as practicable.
Sealed filings must comply with CA Rules of Court 2.550 and 2.551, with motion to seal and narrowly tailored proposed order required.
Informal discovery conference (IDC) required after meet and confer before filing discovery motions.
Joint IDC reports are limited to 5 pages, filed at least 5 court days before the conference.
Joint IDC reports must be filed at least 5 court days before the informal discovery conference.
Ex parte applications must be electronically filed per Superior Court e-filing rules.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed and served before 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.
Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed and served before 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
All Final Status Conference documents other than motions must be filed at least 5 court days in advance.
Joint motion in limine binders must be tabbed with each motion followed by the corresponding opposition.
Exhibit binders must have pre-numbered exhibits inserted behind corresponding numbered tabs.
Proposed special jury instructions must have at least four inches of blank space at the top of every page.
A tabbed binder containing all required pretrial filings must be prepared for the Court.