Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Daniel M. Crowley's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Daniel M. Crowley?

Courtesy copies are required for oppositions, motions, and replys. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies are required only for oppositions to ex parte applications and for motions/oppositions/replies for summary judgment/adjudication.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 6. Law and Motion, C. Courtesy Copies Not Required except for Ex Partes and Motion for Summary Judgment Containing Media Exhibits

Does Judge Daniel M. Crowley require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Daniel M. Crowley's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Parties must meet and confer 30 days before Case Management Conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 4. Case Management Conferences

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Daniel M. Crowley?

Judge Daniel M. Crowley's formatting rule includes text searchable and bookmarked. All e-filed documents must be text searchable and bookmarked.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 6. Law and Motion, B. Papers must be text searchable and bookmarked.

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Daniel M. Crowley?

The rule requires caption. Parties must reserve motion hearing dates via CRS and include reservation receipt number on the face page and attach receipt as last page.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 6. Law and Motion, A. Reservation Hearing Date

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Daniel M. Crowley?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Ex parte relief requires showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 7. Ex Parte Applications

Is electronic filing required before Judge Daniel M. Crowley?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties must electronically file documents unless they are self-represented or have an exemption.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Filing of Documents

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Daniel M. Crowley?

A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be paid within 365 calendar days of filing the initial complaint.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 9. Jury Fees

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Daniel M. Crowley?

The rule states that filing is treated as not specified. Parties must file Case Management Conference Statements 15 days before the CMC.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 4. Case Management Conferences

What rule applies to service for summons and complaint before Judge Daniel M. Crowley?

Proof of service is not required by this specific service rule. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 60 calendar days after submission. Plaintiff must serve summons and complaint within 60 days of filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 3. Service of Summons and Complaint

Does Judge Daniel M. Crowley encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Daniel M. Crowley's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one lawyer per party may examine or object to a particular witness.

View ruleSource: page 9, section 12. Trials, F. Witnesses
Complete rules summary for Judge Daniel M. Crowley

Parties must electronically file documents unless they are self-represented or have an exemption.

Filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the docket.

Plaintiff must serve summons and complaint within 60 days of filing.

Parties must meet and confer 30 days before Case Management Conference.

Parties must file Case Management Conference Statements 15 days before the CMC.

Failure to comply with CMC rules may result in sanctions up to $250 per violation.

Parties must reserve motion hearing dates via CRS and include reservation receipt number on the face page and attach receipt as last page.

Papers for a reserved matter must be filed within 3 days of reservation or the reservation is cancelled.

All e-filed documents must be text searchable and bookmarked.

Courtesy copies are required only for oppositions to ex parte applications and for motions/oppositions/replies for summary judgment/adjudication.

For lengthy summary judgment motions, courtesy copies should be in tabbed three-ring binders; any courtesy copies with declarations/exhibits must be tabbed.

Deposition excerpts referenced in briefs must be marked on the attached transcripts.

Parties are urged to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference before filing motions to compel further discovery responses.

Joint IDC Statements must be e-filed 3 court days before the conference.

Ex parte relief requires showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis.

Jury fees must be paid within 365 calendar days of filing the initial complaint.

Trial Readiness Documents must be filed at least 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial binders must be lodged 2 days before the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine should be submitted in tabbed three-ring binders with colored paper separating moving papers, oppositions, and replies.

Exhibit binders must be tabbed, properly marked, and internally paginated for inspection at FSC.

Parties must arrange and pay for their own court reporter for hearings or trials.

Parties with fee waiver must file Form FW-020 at least 10 days before hearing to request a court reporter.

Without a court reporter, counsel must provide a joint daily summary of testimony and evidence by the next morning.

Daily jury fees must be paid and proof provided to clerk by next day for trial to resume.

Only one lawyer per party may examine or object to a particular witness.

Counsel must inform opposing counsel of next day's witnesses and order at end of each court day.

Each morning, counsel must provide Court Attendant with a written list of witnesses for that day.

Deposition transcripts and discovery responses must be lodged with the Court before trial.

PowerPoint use must be disclosed at FSC, slides shared with opposing counsel before presentation, objections submitted before jury empanelment, and slides lodged with court.

Court may impose sanctions for any violation of this Standing Order.

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