Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Doreen B. Boxer's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Doreen B. Boxer?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Doreen B. Boxer. Courtesy copies are not required in Department 311.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 11. LAW AND MOTION

Does Judge Doreen B. Boxer require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Before filing a discovery motion, counsel must meet and confer by phone, video, or in person.

View ruleSource: page 5, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS & INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES ("IDCs")

What page or word limits apply to memorandum before Judge Doreen B. Boxer?

Judge Doreen B. Boxer's rule states these limits: 2 pages. Informal Discovery Conferences are encouraged; a memorandum of no more than 2 pages must be filed at least 2 court days before the IDC.

View ruleSource: page 5, section DISCOVERY MOTIONS & INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES ("IDCs")

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Doreen B. Boxer?

Judge Doreen B. Boxer's formatting rule includes file format PDF and text searchable when technologically feasible. Electronic documents must be filed in PDF text searchable format.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 8. MANDATORY eFILING

What must be included with trial filings before Judge Doreen B. Boxer?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. If no court reporter, parties must jointly prepare and lodge a daily summary of proceedings.

View ruleSource: page 15, section 18. SELECT TRIAL PROCEDURES

What must be included with filing filings before Judge Doreen B. Boxer?

The rule requires table of contents. Table of contents must be bookmarked in electronic filings.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 8. MANDATORY eFILING

How may parties contact Judge Doreen B. Boxer's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Doreen B. Boxer's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Lead trial counsel must appear in person at the FSC, not remotely.

View ruleSource: page 9, section 16. FINAL STATUS CONFERENCES AND TRIAL PREPARATION

How does Judge Doreen B. Boxer handle sealed or redacted filings?

The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Sealed documents must be filed electronically, and the submitting party must accurately designate them as sealed.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 8. MANDATORY eFILING

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Doreen B. Boxer?

Requests should be made at least 1 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Doreen B. Boxer. Ex parte applicants must notify all parties by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 6, section 12. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Does Judge Doreen B. Boxer require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Doreen B. Boxer requires bundling for covered papers. Parties must jointly prepare three sets of exhibit binders for Judge, Judicial Assistant, and Witness.

View ruleSource: page 15, section EXHIBIT BINDER REQUIREMENTS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Doreen B. Boxer?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys must e-file civil documents in compliance with LASC Rule 3.4 and the First Amended General Order.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 8. MANDATORY eFILING

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Doreen B. Boxer?

The rule uses a 10:00 am cutoff and treats filing as on submission. Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 6, section 12. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Doreen B. Boxer

Courtesy copies are not required in Department 311.

Parties are encouraged to bring a court reporter for trial.

Attorneys must e-file civil documents in compliance with LASC Rule 3.4 and the First Amended General Order.

Electronic documents must be filed in PDF text searchable format.

Table of contents must be bookmarked in electronic filings.

Electronic documents must have bookmarks with links to the first page of each item and descriptive titles.

Attachments to primary documents must be bookmarked.

Hyperlinks within documents are strongly encouraged.

Each document accompanying a pleading must be filed as a separate PDF.

Multiple documents for one case can be uploaded in one envelope transaction.

Writs and Abstracts must be submitted as a separate electronic envelope.

Sealed documents must be filed electronically, and the submitting party must accurately designate them as sealed.

The submitting party is responsible for redacting confidential information.

Parties may submit on the tentative ruling by emailing the courtroom before 8:30 am on the hearing day.

Before filing a discovery motion, counsel must meet and confer by phone, video, or in person.

Informal Discovery Conferences are encouraged; a memorandum of no more than 2 pages must be filed at least 2 court days before the IDC.

Parties are encouraged to stipulate to extend discovery motion deadlines to at least 21 days after the IDC.

Ex parte applicants must notify all parties by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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

Self-represented litigants and those exempt from e-filing must file ex parte applications in person by 11:00 a.m. on the hearing day.

Each party should file no more than five motions in limine.

If motions in limine exceed five per party, parties are encouraged to schedule an informal conference at least 30 days before the FSC.

Parties must exchange all trial exhibits at least 18 calendar days before the FSC.

Parties must meet and confer at least 11 calendar days before the FSC to discuss trial documents, exhibits, motions in limine, facts, and settlement.

Trial Binders must be delivered to the courtroom at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Trial documents must be filed and served at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Proposed judgments are held for 10-15 days and proposed orders for 5-10 days before signing.

Trial continuances must be requested by noticed motion, stipulation and order, or ex parte application.

Lead trial counsel must appear in person at the FSC, not remotely.

Trial Binder must be lodged at least 5 days before each FSC.

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