Court Rules

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These 188 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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    Joint isc statement

    Upon assignment to Department 11, an ISC Order stays all proceedings and the parties must submit a joint ISC statement as directed in that Order.

  • Applies to
    Joint status conference statement

    The parties must file a joint statement outlining recent progress in the case before every status conference.

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    Bulletin board posting

    Parties must make joint bulletin board postings rather than unilateral postings, which are treated as prohibited ex parte communications.

Filing Timing

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    5 business days

    The joint status conference statement must be filed at least five court days before every status conference.

  • The Court's order scheduling an IDC stays any deadline to file a motion to compel under CCP 2016.080(c)(2).

  • The Court cannot shorten the notice period for summary judgment/adjudication motions, though it may hear such motions fewer than 30 days before trial.

Communication

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    Phone to chambers
    Phone
    (213) 310-7011

    To reserve a hearing date for a motion, a party must telephone the Courtroom Assistant at (213) 310-7011.

  • Contact
    Phone to chambers

    The moving party must notify the Court as early as possible that a matter will go off calendar under CRC 3.1306(b), by posting the announcement on the e-service bulletin board and telephoning the courtroom.

  • Contact
    Phone

    Parties at an impasse during a deposition may telephone the courtroom at (213) 310-7011 to arrange an immediate conference call with the Court.

Pre-Motion Conferences

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  • For discovery disputes (other than deposition impasses), parties may request an informal conference by making a joint posting on the e-service bulletin board.

  • Before preparing an ex parte application for emergency relief, parties must post a joint request for an informal conference on the e-service bulletin board and contact courtroom staff to obtain a time and date.

  • Parties must meet and confer twice by telephone or video before requesting an IDC, and are expected to extend motion-to-compel deadlines to accommodate the process.

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About Judge Alison Mackenzie

Judge Alison Mackenzie is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County. The court handles a wide range of civil, criminal, family, and other matters.

This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Alison Mackenzie's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Alison Mackenzie?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Alison Mackenzie. Courtesy copies of filings are not required unless the Court specifically requests them.

View ruleSource: page 2, section CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

Does Judge Alison Mackenzie require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Alison Mackenzie's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS), with motions heard at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

View ruleSource: page 2, section CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

What page or word limits apply to IDC statement before Judge Alison Mackenzie?

Judge Alison Mackenzie's rule states these limits: 3 pages; 5 pages. Excludes attachments. Individual IDC statements are limited to 3 pages and joint IDC statements to 5 pages (both without attachments), and the Court prefers joint IDC statements.

View ruleSource: page 3, section DISCOVERY DISPUTES

What page or word limits apply to IDC statement before Judge Alison Mackenzie?

Judge Alison Mackenzie's rule states these limits: 3 pages; 5 pages. Excludes attachments. Single-party IDC statements limited to 3 pages; joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages; attachments excluded from count.

View ruleSource: page 3

What must be included with fw-020 filings before Judge Alison Mackenzie?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Form FW-020 must be filed to request a court reporter with a fee waiver.

View ruleSource: page 3

What must be included with trial conference order documents and binders filings before Judge Alison Mackenzie?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel and self-represented parties must jointly prepare and submit the documents and binders required by the Department 515 Trial Conference Order.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRIAL PREPARATION ORDER

How may parties contact Judge Alison Mackenzie's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Alison Mackenzie's chambers. The rule lists phone (213) 633-0655. To schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (held at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday), call the Courtroom Assistant at (213) 633-0655 after conferring with the other side and with at least three mutually available dates ready.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY DISPUTES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Alison Mackenzie?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications, supporting papers, and written oppositions must be electronically filed unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Alison Mackenzie?

A fee is required for covered filings, and the rule identifies waiver availability. Court reporters are only provided free of charge to parties with a fee waiver; others must pay.

View ruleSource: page 3

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Alison Mackenzie?

The rule states a 10:00 A.M. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Does Judge Alison Mackenzie encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Alison Mackenzie's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. The Court strongly encourages firms and agencies to let less experienced attorneys argue motions and take key trial roles.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LESS EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS
Complete rules summary for Judge Alison Mackenzie

Courtesy copies of filings are not required unless the Court specifically requests them.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS), with motions heard at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Ex parte applications, supporting papers, and written oppositions must be electronically filed unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing.

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.

To schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (held at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday), call the Courtroom Assistant at (213) 633-0655 after conferring with the other side and with at least three mutually available dates ready.

Individual IDC statements are limited to 3 pages and joint IDC statements to 5 pages (both without attachments), and the Court prefers joint IDC statements.

The IDC (informal discovery conference) process is not expected to be used for third-party discovery disputes.

Counsel and self-represented parties must jointly prepare and submit the documents and binders required by the Department 515 Trial Conference Order.

Only parties with a fee waiver (CRC 3.55(7)) may request an official court reporter, by filing form FW-020 at least 10 calendar days before the hearing or trial.

Courtroom phone number is (213) 633-0655; hours are 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM Mon-Fri, closed 12-1:30 PM.

Courtesy copies of filings are not required unless the Court makes a specific request.

Scheduling an IDC tolls the discovery motion filing deadline until further court order.

Ex parte applications, supporting papers, and oppositions must be e-filed by specified deadlines, except for self-represented or exempt parties.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing.

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 AM the day of the hearing.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System; motions heard at 8:30 AM Mon-Fri.

Single-party IDC statements limited to 3 pages; joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages; attachments excluded from count.

Final Status Conference set at least 10 days before trial; lead trial counsel must appear unless excused.

Parties with fee waivers must file form FW-020 at least 10 calendar days before hearing/trial to request a court reporter.

Form FW-020 must be filed to request a court reporter with a fee waiver.

Court reporters are only provided free of charge to parties with a fee waiver; others must pay.

The Court strongly encourages firms and agencies to let less experienced attorneys argue motions and take key trial roles.

Before filing any discovery motion, parties must meet and confer and, if unresolved, schedule and participate in an Informal Discovery Conference with the Courtroom Assistant, which tolls the discovery motion filing deadline.

Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) required before filing discovery motions; scheduling an IDC tolls the filing deadline.

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