Judge Ann H. Park's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by phone, or video to resolve discovery disputes before filing discovery motions; letters/emails insufficient.
Judge Ann H. Park's rule states these limits: 3 pages; 3 pages. Moving party IDC memorandum limited to 3 pages, responding party responsive memorandum limited to 3 pages.
Judge Ann H. Park's formatting rule includes file format paper. Trial notebook must be provided in paper format to the court.
The rule requires form fw 020. Parties with fee waivers must file Form FW-020 to request official court reporter before hearing/trial.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. IDC memoranda first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentence description per party position.
Parties may contact Judge Ann H. Park's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov. Counsel submitting on tentative ruling may email judicial assistant by 8am hearing day; email must include case number, party, cc opposing counsel.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Responding party must file responsive IDC memorandum at least 2 court days before IDC.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. All e-filing parties must accept electronic service except when personal service required by law or any party is self-represented.
Responding party must file responsive IDC memorandum at least 2 court days before IDC.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.
Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.
All e-filing parties must accept electronic service except when personal service required by law or any party is self-represented.
Department P contact details: phone 562-345-3727, email NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov, hours M-F 8:30am-12pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Parties with fee waivers must file Form FW-020 to request official court reporter before hearing/trial.
Moving party must file IDC memorandum at least 5 court days before IDC.
Counsel submitting on tentative ruling may email judicial assistant by 8am hearing day; email must include case number, party, cc opposing counsel.
Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by phone, or video to resolve discovery disputes before filing discovery motions; letters/emails insufficient.
Parties must file IDC request LACIV094 and complete IDC before filing discovery motion, unless good cause shown.
Moving party IDC memorandum limited to 3 pages, responding party responsive memorandum limited to 3 pages.
IDC memoranda first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentence description per party position.
Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Ex parte applications must show irreparable harm/immediate danger/statutory basis and why other relief methods are not feasible.
Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
Parties must submit paper trial notebook to court and FSC/trial documents electronically.
Trial notebook must be provided in paper format to the court.
Motions in limine must include sworn declaration of conference with opposing party and their position, plus statutory notice.