Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Barbara A. Meiers's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

Courtesy copies are required for pleadings, ex parte motions, oppositions, and replys. Details: delivery within two days. Department 636 requires courtesy copies of all e-filed pleadings (within 2 days of e-filing) and all ex parte motions, oppositions, and replies.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COURTESY COPIES

What must be included with original order for signature filings before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Original orders/judgments submitted for signature in Dept 636 must not be marked 'proposed' and must not have a proof of service attached.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Orders

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders must be included in the moving papers package and served on parties.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Orders

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

Judge Barbara A. Meiers's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Continuances require court approval, must be in writing (except emergencies), submitted before original date, with good cause for trial continuances; clerks cannot grant continuances.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Continuances

Is electronic filing required before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing requirements for civil cases per the operative General Order.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Filings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

The rule states a 8:30 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte motions must be submitted to the clerk at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hearing times:

What rule applies to service for final status conference document before Judge Barbara A. Meiers?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Final Status Conference documents must be served at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

View ruleSource: page 9, section Filing and Service of Final Status Conference Documents
Complete rules summary for Judge Barbara A. Meiers

Department 636 requires courtesy copies of all e-filed pleadings (within 2 days of e-filing) and all ex parte motions, oppositions, and replies.

All parties must comply with mandatory electronic filing requirements for civil cases per the operative General Order.

Original orders/judgments for signature must be submitted directly to Department 636 courtroom, not e-filed.

Original orders/judgments submitted for signature in Dept 636 must not be marked 'proposed' and must not have a proof of service attached.

Proposed orders must be included in the moving papers package and served on parties.

Ex parte motions must be submitted to the clerk at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Continuances require court approval, must be in writing (except emergencies), submitted before original date, with good cause for trial continuances; clerks cannot grant continuances.

Final Status Conference documents must be filed at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Final Status Conference documents must be served at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Case management statements are not required for initial case management conferences.

Motions in limine seeking to restrict opposing counsel's conduct require prior contact with opposing counsel confirming intent to engage in the conduct.

Notice of settlement must not be filed until all parties have signed the settlement agreement.

Motions and briefs must include evidentiary citations next to factual claims, not just references to separate statement of undisputed facts.

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