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.

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    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 Christopher K. Lui

Judge Christopher K. Lui serves as a judge in the district division of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court for Los Angeles County.

Judge Lui's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Christopher K. Lui's rules

Does Judge Christopher K. Lui require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Christopher K. Lui's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All motions except motions in limine must be reserved through the Court's online Court Reservation System (CRS), with motions heard Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What page or word limits apply to idc joint statement before Judge Christopher K. Lui?

Judge Christopher K. Lui's rule states these limits: 10 pages. A stipulation requesting an IDC must attach a joint statement of the discovery in dispute limited to ten double-spaced pages.

View ruleSource: page 2, section INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Christopher K. Lui?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applicants must submit a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq. before appearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What must be included with idc request stipulation filings before Judge Christopher K. Lui?

The rule requires proposed order. IDCs are scheduled only on the parties' joint request, which must be made by filing a stipulation and proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Christopher K. Lui?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Requests to change trial dates may only be made by ex parte application or noticed motion.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Christopher K. Lui?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents filed by attorney-represented litigants in Limited and Unlimited (Non-Complex) Civil matters.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Christopher K. Lui?

A fee is required for covered filings. Ex parte applicants must pay the filing fee before appearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Christopher K. Lui?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All trial readiness documents are due ten days before the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section TRIALS
Complete rules summary for Judge Christopher K. Lui

Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents filed by attorney-represented litigants in Limited and Unlimited (Non-Complex) Civil matters.

Represented litigants must e-file documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider under CRC 2.253(b).

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and may file at the Room 102 filing window, though the Court encourages them to e-file and e-serve if able.

Ex parte applications are considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., and parties should not expect oral argument unless the Court requests it.

Ex parte applicants must submit a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq. before appearing.

Ex parte applicants must pay the filing fee before appearing.

Ex parte applications are reserved for exigent circumstances and must include a declaration making an affirmative factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis (CRC 3.1202(c)).

Requests to change trial dates may only be made by ex parte application or noticed motion.

All motions except motions in limine must be reserved through the Court's online Court Reservation System (CRS), with motions heard Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Requests to continue or cancel a motion hearing must be made through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Informal Discovery Conferences are encouraged but not required before filing a discovery motion, though the Court may order an IDC on its own motion before hearing an already-filed discovery motion.

IDCs are scheduled only on the parties' joint request, which must be made by filing a stipulation and proposed order.

The IDC stipulation must represent that the IDC will assist in resolving the discovery issues, failure to meet and confer is grounds for cancellation or continuance, and the stipulation may also request tolling of discovery motion deadlines.

A stipulation requesting an IDC must attach a joint statement of the discovery in dispute limited to ten double-spaced pages.

The IDC joint statement must narratively describe the dispute and meet-and-confer efforts and must not simply reproduce the disputed discovery requests and responses.

All trial readiness documents are due ten days before the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine must be filed with timely statutory notice so they can be heard at the Final Status Conference.

Opposition and reply briefs on motions in limine must be filed within the time requirements of CCP section 1005.

Failure to comply with motions-in-limine filing requirements or CCP 1005 deadlines may result in continuance of the Final Status Conference, denial of late-filed motions, or striking of late-filed opposition briefs.

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