Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Traber, Theresa M.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Traber, Theresa M.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Courtesy/Court Copies

Does Judge Traber, Theresa M. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

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.

View ruleSource: page 8, section DISCOVERY DISPUTES AND DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What page or word limits apply to joint idc report before Judge Traber, Theresa M.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 9, section DISCOVERY DISPUTES AND DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Traber, Theresa M.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 10, section Required Pretrial Filings

How may parties contact Judge Traber, Theresa M.'s chambers?

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.

View ruleSource: page 8, section Procedure For Taking Matters Off Calendar

How does Judge Traber, Theresa M. handle sealed or redacted filings?

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.

View ruleSource: page 8, section Filings and Lodgments Under Seal

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Traber, Theresa M.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 8, section Requests For Continuances

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Traber, Theresa M.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 6, section Initial Status Conference (ISC)

Is electronic filing required before Judge Traber, Theresa M.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Filing Documents

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Traber, Theresa M.?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Late filings are not considered without advance leave of court.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Tentative Rulings

What rule applies to service for all documents before Judge Traber, Theresa M.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Electronic Platforms and the Bulletin Board
Complete rules summary for Judge Traber, Theresa M.

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.

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