Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Jessner, Samantha P.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jessner, Samantha P.?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Jessner, Samantha P.. Courtesy copies are prohibited; no copies should be submitted to chambers.

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Does Judge Jessner, Samantha P. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Jessner, Samantha P.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Informal Discovery Conferences (IDCs) are strongly recommended but not required before filing discovery motions.

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What must be included with opposition filings before Judge Jessner, Samantha P.?

The rule requires caption. Oppositions to motions in limine must identify the motion number in the caption.

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What must be included with joint isc statement filings before Judge Jessner, Samantha P.?

The rule requires caption. Parties must submit a joint Initial Status Conference (ISC) statement as directed by the court's ISC Order.

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How may parties contact Judge Jessner, Samantha P.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Jessner, Samantha P.'s chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. E-service bulletin boards are for joint communication with the court; unilateral postings are prohibited to avoid ex parte communications.

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How does Judge Jessner, Samantha P. handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Jessner, Samantha P.. Process: file redacted on ecf. Parties must comply with Cal. Rules of Court 2.550/2.551 for sealing; court requires legal justification, specific findings, and narrow tailoring.

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How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jessner, Samantha P.?

Judge Jessner, Samantha P.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Continuances of status conferences require a stipulation and proposed order filed at least five court days prior, explaining the reason and proposing a new date.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Jessner, Samantha P.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties must file documents with the court per Code of Civil Procedure and Rules of Court; e-service provider documents are not accepted for filing.

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What rule applies to e-service for all parties before Judge Jessner, Samantha P.?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. Court appoints electronic service provider (CaseAnywhere or File & ServeXpress) for all cases; e-service is separate from court filing.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Jessner, Samantha P.

Courtesy copies are prohibited; no copies should be submitted to chambers.

Counsel may contact the courtroom at (213) 310-7007 for short-notice conferences, including deposition impasses.

E-service bulletin boards are for joint communication with the court; unilateral postings are prohibited to avoid ex parte communications.

Parties must file documents with the court per Code of Civil Procedure and Rules of Court; e-service provider documents are not accepted for filing.

Court appoints electronic service provider (CaseAnywhere or File & ServeXpress) for all cases; e-service is separate from court filing.

Informal Discovery Conferences (IDCs) are strongly recommended but not required before filing discovery motions.

IDCs are scheduled via joint e-service bulletin board postings that succinctly describe the impasse nature.

Parties must comply with Cal. Rules of Court 2.550/2.551 for sealing; court requires legal justification, specific findings, and narrow tailoring.

Confidential discovery motion documents follow special sealing: redact public version, submit unredacted in sealed envelope behind caption, file redacted version publicly.

Oppositions to motions in limine must identify the motion number in the caption.

Moving parties must immediately notify the court via phone and e-service bulletin board when a matter is taken off calendar, per Cal. Rules of Court 3.1306(b).

Parties must submit a joint Initial Status Conference (ISC) statement as directed by the court's ISC Order.

Parties must file a joint status conference statement outlining recent progress five court days before each status conference.

Continuances of status conferences require a stipulation and proposed order filed at least five court days prior, explaining the reason and proposing a new date.

Motions in limine must comply with CCP 1005 and Local Rule 3.57(a); captions must identify subject, evidence, and be numbered consecutively; oppositions must identify motion number.

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