Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Curtis A. Kin's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Curtis A. Kin?

Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 15 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for law and motion papers exceeding 15 pages (including memo and exhibits, excluding TOC, TOA, proof of service).

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION HEARINGS

What page or word limits apply to law and motion papers before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

Judge Curtis A. Kin's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Excludes table of contents, table of authorities, and certificates. Law and motion papers exceeding 15 pages require courtesy copies.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION HEARINGS

What page or word limits apply to administrative record before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

Judge Curtis A. Kin's rule states these limits: 450 pages. If the administrative record exceeds 450 pages, a joint appendix is required.

View ruleSource: page 2, section ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

Judge Curtis A. Kin's formatting rule includes file format paper and hard copy. Joint appendix must be submitted as a hard copy.

View ruleSource: page 2, section ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications for TRO and OSC re preliminary injunction must include a proposed order in the recommended format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What must be included with proposed judgment filings before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

The rule requires proposed order. Prevailing party on a prerogative writ must prepare, serve, and file a proposed judgment and writ of mandate in the suggested format.

View ruleSource: page 3, section PROPOSED JUDGMENTS AND WRITS OF MANDATE

How may parties contact Judge Curtis A. Kin's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Curtis A. Kin's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 830-0786. Motion hearing dates must be reserved by calling the courtroom; CRS Online is not used.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTION HEARINGS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

Judge Curtis A. Kin's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Continuances require a stipulation and proposed order or ex parte application, and good cause must be shown.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing; self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing may file in person.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

A fee is required for covered filings. All fees must be paid before filing an ex parte application.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Curtis A. Kin?

The rule states that filing is treated as on submission. Joint appendix must be lodged by the reply brief due date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section JOINT APPENDIX
Complete rules summary for Judge Curtis A. Kin

Joint appendix must be lodged by the reply brief due date.

Court Connect appearances are permitted for all matters.

Continuances require a stipulation and proposed order or ex parte application, and good cause must be shown.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing; self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing may file in person.

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

All fees must be paid before filing an ex parte application.

Ex parte applications for TRO and OSC re preliminary injunction must include a proposed order in the recommended format.

Motion hearing dates must be reserved by calling the courtroom; CRS Online is not used.

If a motion is taken off calendar, the moving party must confirm in writing.

Courtesy copies required for law and motion papers exceeding 15 pages (including memo and exhibits, excluding TOC, TOA, proof of service).

Law and motion papers exceeding 15 pages require courtesy copies.

Joint appendix must be submitted as a hard copy.

Joint appendix must be in a three-inch spiral bound or three-ring binder; multiple volumes must be labeled.

Administrative record must be lodged by the reply brief due date.

If the administrative record exceeds 450 pages, a joint appendix is required.

If a joint appendix is submitted, the complete record may be submitted electronically (USB flash drive preferred) and must be searchable by Bates-stamp number.

Electronic record must be searchable by Bates-stamp number.

Joint appendix must include the entire operative agency decision and all cited pages.

Joint appendix pages must be in numerical Bates-stamped order.

Joint appendix may have labeled side tabs for different documents.

Parties may highlight important information on joint appendix pages.

Prevailing party on a prerogative writ must prepare, serve, and file a proposed judgment and writ of mandate in the suggested format.

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