Court Rules

Court-wide 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.

  • Applies to
    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 Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe

Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe is a judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, sitting in the district division. The court is the state trial court serving Los Angeles County, handling a wide range of civil and criminal trial matters.

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

Common questions about Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe's rules

Does Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery, rule 56, and attorney fees. Regularly noticed motions are heard Mondays at 1:30 p.m., and a hearing date must be reserved with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

View ruleSource: page 2, section LAW & MOTION HEARINGS

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Ex parte applications must include an affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

The rule requires proposed order. Every noticed motion must be accompanied by a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PROPOSED ORDERS

How may parties contact Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe's chambers. The rule lists phone (213) 633-5866. Motion hearing date reservations are made by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-5866 during telephone hours 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

View ruleSource: page 2, section LAW & MOTION HEARINGS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All filings must be made electronically unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt, and documents may not be filed directly in the department.

View ruleSource: page 2

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt (CRC 3.1204).

View ruleSource: page 2, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What rule applies to service for all filed documents before Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Every document filed with the court must also be served on opposing counsel of record, or directly on a self-represented party.

View ruleSource: page 2
Complete rules summary for Judge Cherisse Heidi A. Cleofe

All filings must be made electronically unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt, and documents may not be filed directly in the department.

Every document filed with the court must also be served on opposing counsel of record, or directly on a self-represented party.

Motion hearing date reservations are made by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-5866 during telephone hours 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Ex parte applications should be noticed for the 1:30 p.m. hearing time in Department 633.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt (CRC 3.1204).

Self-represented parties may file ex parte applications and supporting papers up to 11 a.m. on the same day as the 1:30 p.m. hearing.

Absent good cause, ex parte notice must be given by 10 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).

Ex parte applications must include an affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.

Every noticed motion must be accompanied by a proposed order.

Proposed orders must be lodged as separate documents and must not include the proof of service.

Self-represented litigants must file documents in person at the Clerk's Office, Room 102 on the 1st floor.

All documents must be filed with the Clerk's Office; Department 633 will not accept filings directly.

Court Support Services for the Stanley Mosk Courthouse can be reached at (213) 830-0800.

Regularly noticed motions are heard Mondays at 1:30 p.m., and a hearing date must be reserved with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

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