Judge Doreen B. Boxer
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Not required
Exhibit Binders
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • At Final Status Conference
Jury Instructions
- Before Jury Deliberations
Trial Binder
- Hand Delivery • Not Specified In Excerpt
Adjournments
- Parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates through CRS and must use CRS (with a courtesy phone call to the courtroom) to continue or withdraw motions.
- Parties are encouraged to stipulate in writing to extend discovery motion filing deadlines to at least 21 days after the IDC; if they cannot agree, a party may file within the existing deadline.
- Stipulations to continue trial dates must demonstrate good cause why the continuance is essential, and may be rejected without compelling factual support.
- +2 more
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Chambers
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Each side's IDC memorandum is limited to two pages and must be served and filed at least two court days before the IDC.
At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
Idc Memorandum
2 pages
Document Format Requirements31 rules
E-filed documents must be in PDF, text searchable format when technologically feasible without impairment of the document's image.
Electronic documents must be electronically filed in PDF, text searchable format when technologically feasible without impairment of the document’s image;
Each document accompanying a pleading must be filed as a separate digital PDF document.
Each document accompanying a single pleading must be filed as a separate digital PDF document;
Trial continuance requests must not be made on LASC CIV CTRL-242 or any similar 'Optional' form.
Requests for trial continuances shall not be made on LASC CIV CTRL-242 or any other similar "Optional" form.
The Trial Binder must have front and side labels and an Index as the first page, both in the format of Trial Preparation Order Exhibit 1.
FORMAT: The Trial Binder shall have labels on the front and side in the format attached as Trial Preparation Order, Exhibit 1. The Trial Binder must have as the first page an Index to the Trial Binder, in the format attached as Trial Preparation Order, Exhibit 1.
Trial and Exhibit Binders must use tabs placed on the right side (not the bottom) and may not contain stapled documents.
Tabs are required and must be on the right side, not the bottom. Do not put stapled documents in any of the binders.
No exhibit may be referenced by counsel or a witness unless pre-marked with an exhibit number, using Arabic numerals in distinct sequential blocks assigned per party.
No exhibit may be referenced by counsel or a witness unless it has been pre-marked with an exhibit number. The most efficient system for numbering exhibits is to use Arabic numerals, with each party assigned a distinct block of numbers to be applied sequentially. For example, the plaintiff might be assigned numbers 1 through 200, the first defendant numbers 201 through 400, and the second defendant numbers 401 through 600.
Each page of each exhibit must be internally paginated (e.g., 1-1; 1-2; 2-1).
Each page of each exhibit must be internally paginated, e.g., 1-1; 1 2; 2-1, etc.
Non-document exhibits must be identified with a page inserted after the tab containing a disc, photograph, or description of the exhibit.
All non-document exhibits shall be identified with a page inserted after the tab with either a disc, a photograph or a description of the exhibit.
Additional voir dire questions must use the Yes/No format from Trial Preparation Order Exhibit 7, paragraph B, and must be included in the Trial Binder at TAB K.
additional questions should be in the same format as the standard voir dire questions in Trial Preparation Order, Exhibit 7, paragraph B (i.e., Yes or No answers with Yes answers leading to additional inquiry) and shall be included in the Trial Binder at TAB K.
Parties must not include uncommonly large exhibits as a single exhibit when only a few pages are likely to be used at trial; only those pages belong in the Exhibit Binder(s).
The parties shall refrain from including uncommonly large exhibits as a single exhibit if only a few pages are likely to be used at trial. In that case, only those pages should be included in the Exhibit Binder(s).
Each Exhibit Binder must have a conformed Joint Exhibit List at the front followed by all exhibits numbered and tabbed.
EACH Exhibit Binder shall have a conformed copy of the Joint Exhibit List in front, followed by all exhibits numbered and tabbed.
Parties must jointly prepare three sets of evidentiary exhibit binders (Judge, Judicial Assistant, Witness) with front and side labels formatted per Trial Preparation Order Exhibit 1.
The parties shall jointly prepare three sets of evidentiary exhibit binders (a set for Judge, Judicial Assistant and Witness). The Exhibit Binders shall have labels on the front and side in the format described in the Trial Preparation Order, Exhibit 1, see attached below.
Proposed jury instructions must be prepared on Los Angeles Superior Court form LASCIV 129 or in a Word document in the same format.
The proposed jury instructions shall be prepared on Los Angeles Superior Court form LASCIV 129 or in a Word document that is in the same format.
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Parties must jointly prepare three sets of tabbed, internally paginated, numerically organized exhibits in three-ring binders (for the court, the Judicial Assistant, and the witnesses), with one-sided copies of documentary exhibits.
The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to jointly prepare three sets of tabbed, internally paginated by document, and properly marked exhibits, organized numerically in three-ring binders (a set for the court, a set for the Judicial Assistant, and a set for the witnesses) ("Exhibit Binders"). Copies of documentary exhibits shall be one-sided copies.
The Trial Binder must consist of one-sided, conformed copies, tabbed and organized in a three-ring binder prepared in compliance with Exhibits 1–7 (pages 8–15).
consisting of one-sided, conformed copies, tabbed and organized in a three-ring binder prepared in compliance with Exhibits 1 – 7, pages 8 - 15 below.
Exhibit binders must be labeled on the front and side with 'Plaintiff v. Defendant', the case number, and sequential volume/exhibit ranges such as 'Exhibit Binder I of IV - Exhibits 1 - 25.'
B. Exhibit Binder Plaintiff v. Defendant Case No. __________ Exhibit Binder(s) If there will be more than one Exhibit Binder, then label on the front and side, e.g., "Exhibit Binder I of IV - Exhibits 1 - 25."
Exhibit binders must not be labeled by party (e.g., 'Plaintiff's Exhibit Book I of III'); a single shared sequential labeling format (e.g., 'Exhibit Book I of V') is required.
Do NOT label them by party, e.g., "Plaintiff's Exhibit Book I of III" and "Defendant's Exhibit Book I of II" instead of "Exhibit Book I of V," etc.
Trial binders must be labeled on the front and spine with 'Plaintiff v. Defendant', the case number, and either 'Trial Binder' or 'Trial Binder I – Tabs A - ___' identifying the last tab included.
LABELS ON FRONT AND SPINE OF TRIAL AND EXHIBIT BINDERS A. Trial Binder Plaintiff v. Defendant Case No. __________ Trial Binder or, Trial Binder I – Tabs A - ___ (e.g., Tab A – Tab K, or whichever is the last Tab in that binder
The table of contents for any filing must be bookmarked.
The table of contents for any filing must be bookmarked;
Attachments to primary documents, such as depositions, declarations, and exhibits, must be bookmarked.
Attachments to primary documents must be bookmarked (e.g. depositions, declarations, exhibits, etc.);
Electronic documents (including declarations, proofs of service, and exhibits) must be bookmarked per CRC 3.1110(f)(4), with links to each bookmarked item's first page and titles that identify and briefly describe the item.
Electronic documents, including but not limited to, declarations, proofs of service, and exhibits, must be bookmarked within the document pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1110(f)(4). Electronic bookmarks must include links to the first page of each bookmarked item (e.g. exhibit, declaration, deposition excerpt) and with bookmark titles that identify the book marked item and briefly describe the item;
Multi-page documentary exhibits must be internally paginated in sequential numerical order.
In addition, documentary exhibits that consist of multiple pages must be internally paginated in sequential numerical order.
All exhibits must be pre-numbered in advance of trial, except exhibits anticipated to be used solely for impeachment.
All exhibits must be exchanged between the parties and pre-numbered in advance of the trial, except those exhibits that are reasonably and in good faith anticipated to be used solely for purposes of impeachment.
Copies of all designated transcript pages must be attached to the designation form with different color markings for each party's designations and objections.
Copies of all pages of each transcript so designated shall be attached to the form, annotated with different color markings for Plaintiff's designation, Defendant's objection and Defendant's designation and Plaintiff's objection.
Exhibits should show only one page number, with all other numbers (deposition exhibit or Bates numbers) covered up or removed.
Exhibits should have only ONE page number showing, and all others (e.g., deposition exhibit numbers or document production Bates numbers) should be covered up or otherwise removed.
Parties filing more than one motion in limine must number the motions consecutively.
Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively.
All non-documentary exhibits must be marked and a simple written description of each inserted behind the corresponding numerical tab in the Exhibit Binder.
The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall mark all non-documentary exhibits and insert a simple written description of the exhibit behind the corresponding numerical tab in the Exhibit Binder.
Designating parties must attach the designated transcript pages to the joint chart with numbered tabs separating each transcript, and highlight each designation using a different color highlighter per party.
The parties shall attach copies of the pages of the transcripts of the deposition or former testimony they are designating or counter-designating to the Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony, with numbered tabs separating each deposition or trial transcript. Each designation or counter-designation shall be highlighted, with each party using a different color highlighter.
The court's yellow evidence tags (with only the case number and exhibit number filled in) must be placed on each exhibit in the Judicial Assistant's set; the sentence continues on the next page.
The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall also place the court's yellow evidence tags (with only the case number and exhibit number filled in) on each exhibit in the Judicial
The trial binder must be physically organized with the specified tabs A through K matching the Trial Binder Index.
TRIAL BINDER INDEX TAB DOCUMENT A Trial Briefs B Motions in Limine C Joint Statement of the Case D Joint Witness List E Joint Exhibit List F Joint and Disputed Jury Instruction List G Jury Instructions (Full Text) H Verdict Forms I Deposition and Former Testimony Transcript Designations J Operative Pleadings and Stipulations K Proposed Additional Voir Dire Questions for the Court
Electronically filed documents should be bookmarked and searchable (Local Rule 3.4).
The Court requests that all electronically filed documents be bookmarked and searchable. (Local Rule 3.4.)
Document Filing Requirements58 rules
Ex parte applicants must file a declaration containing competent testimony about the notice information and the other parties' responses or intent to attend (CRC 3.1204).
The ex parte applicant must file a declaration containing competent testimony detailing the information given in the notice as well as the other party’s/parties’ response(s) or intent to attend. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1204.)
Document Type
Ex Parte Application
The Notice of Settlement must be submitted on Judicial Council Form CM-200.
Notice of Settlement must be filed electronically by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a judicial settlement conference.
Document Type
Notice Of Settlement
Objections to proposed judgments must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1590.
Document Type
Objection To Proposed Judgment
Proposed orders must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Stipulations as to undisputed facts must be clearly documented and included in the Trial Binder under Tab J.
NOTE: All self-represented parties and counsel should strive to reach stipulations regarding all relevant facts that are not in dispute. These stipulations must be clearly documented and included in the Trial Binder under TAB J.
Document Type
Trial Binder
A party introducing an unexchanged exhibit on its direct case must file a written declaration containing competent evidence of its inability to comply with the Trial Preparation Order.
NOTE: If a party would like to introduce an exhibit on its direct case that was not exchanged as described herein, the party must file a written declaration containing competent evidence in support of any claim that the party was unable to comply with this Court's Trial Preparation Order and with these policies and procedures.
Document Type
Declaration Unexchanged Exhibit
Self-represented parties and counsel must prepare joint trial documents, including deposition testimony designations, and address objections or counter-designations.
Self-represented parties and counsel must prepare joint trial documents, including the designation of deposition testimony to be used as direct evidence at trial (particularly videotaped depositions). Any objections or counter-designations must also be addressed during this process.
Document Type
Joint Trial Documents
Proponents of pattern jury instructions must indicate whether the instructions have been modified.
Proponents of pattern jury instructions must note if they have been modified.
Document Type
Pattern Jury Instructions
In jury trials, the parties must work together to agree on joint jury instructions and verdict forms customized with case-specific details such as party names.
JURY TRIALS ONLY - The parties must work together to agree, as much as possible, on joint jury instructions and verdict forms. These documents should be customized to fit the facts of the case, including the insertion of party names and any other case-specific details.
Document Type
Joint Jury Instructions
All Trial Binder documents (except Jury Instructions (Full Text) in Tab G and Verdict Form(s) in Tab H) must be signed, filed, and conformed before being placed in the binder.
All documents in the Trial Binder, except the Jury Instructions (Full Text) in Tab G and the Verdict Form(s) in Tab H must be signed, filed and conformed before they are put into the Trial Binder.
Document Type
Trial Binder Documents
The Joint Exhibit List must be prepared in the format provided in Trial Preparation Order Exhibit 5 as a single list (text truncated in source).
The Joint Exhibit List must be prepared in the format provided in the Trial Preparation Order, Exhibit 5, see attached below. There should be a single,
Document Type
Joint Exhibit List
The alphabetical Joint Witness List must be followed by a tentative list of the proposed order of witnesses, and the Joint Witness List in the Trial Binder must be conformed.
The alphabetical list should be followed by a tentative list of the order in which the witnesses are proposed to be presented. The Joint Witness List in the Trial Binder must be conformed.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
In jury trials, the parties must provide a single Joint Statement of the Case (separate statements not accepted) setting forth the basic facts, to be read to the jury by the judge, and it must be conformed.
The parties must provide a Joint Statement of the Case to be read to the jury by the judge, setting forth the basic facts of the case (e.g., date, time and location of the incident, type of occurrence, names of parties). Separate Statements will not be accepted. The Joint Statement in the Trial Binder must be conformed.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of The Case
The Joint Witness List must follow the Trial Preparation Order Exhibit 3 format with a single alphabetized grid (no separate plaintiff/defendant grids, no duplicates), noting any interpreter, accommodation, or other special needs.
The Joint Witness List shall be in the format provided in the Trial Preparation Order, Exhibit 3, see attached below. There shall be only one list on the grid – i.e., there should not be separate grids for plaintiff and defendant. The witness names should be alphabetized by last name and there should be no duplicates. Note whether the witness needs an interpreter, a reasonable accommodation, or has another special need.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
All witness time estimates must be filled in with sub-totals and a grand total, and the total time on the Witness List may not exceed the time estimate for the testimony portion of the trial.
All time estimates must be filled in and sub-totals and a grand total completed. The total time represented on the Witness List shall not exceed the time estimate for the testimony portion of the trial.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
Self-represented parties and counsel must prepare a list of joint and disputed jury instructions plus a complete set of printed, full-text proposed jury instructions for the Trial Binder.
Self-represented parties and counsel shall prepare a list of joint and disputed jury instructions, and must also prepare a complete set of printed, full-text and edited proposed jury instructions and include them in the Trial Binder.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Self-represented parties and counsel must prepare and jointly file Joint Verdict Form(s) that bear no party's or counsel's name.
Self-represented parties and counsel shall prepare and jointly file Joint Verdict Form(s). The Joint Verdict Form(s) shall not have any party's or counsel's name thereon.
Document Type
Joint Verdict Form
When deposition transcripts or videotapes will be used in lieu of live testimony, a pleading setting out all designated testimony, objections, and cross-designated testimony must be prepared using the Trial Preparation Order Exhibit 6 format.
When deposition transcript(s) or videotape(s) are to be used in lieu of live testimony (not just for impeachment), a pleading must be prepared setting out all designated testimony, objections and cross-designated testimony, using the format provided in the Trial Preparation Order, Exhibit 6, see attached below.
Document Type
Deposition Designation Pleading
If no court reporter is used at trial, the parties must jointly prepare a summary of each day's proceedings and lodge it in the courtroom before proceedings resume.
The Court encourages the parties to bring a court reporter to the courtroom for trial. If no court reporter is used, the parties shall jointly prepare a summary of each day's proceedings, and lodge it in the courtroom before proceedings resume.
Document Type
Summary Of Daily Proceedings
The parties must submit to the Court's judicial assistant an agreed-upon list of all exhibits admitted that day.
submit to the Court's judicial assistant an agreed-upon list of all exhibits admitted that day.
Document Type
List Of Admitted Exhibits
Witnesses not on the joint witness list may be excluded from testifying (except for impeachment or rebuttal) unless the party first shows good cause to the court.
Any witness not included on the joint witness list is subject to being excluded from testifying at trial other than for purposes of giving impeachment or rebuttal testimony. Any party seeking to elicit testimony from a witness not identified on the witness list must first make a showing of good cause to the court.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
For jury trials, counsel and self-represented parties must jointly prepare and file a brief written statement of the case for the court to read to the jury.
For jury trials, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a brief, joint written statement of the case for the court to read to the jury. (Local Rule 3.25.)
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Case
Counsel and self-represented parties must jointly prepare and file an exhibit list organized per Exhibit 5 with eight specified columns for each trial exhibit.
The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint exhibit list organized with columns prepared in accordance with Exhibit 5 at page 12 below, which state, as to each exhibit any party intends to offer at trial: (1) the exhibit number, (2) a brief description of the exhibit, (3) which party is offering the exhibit, (4) whether the parties have stipulated to authentication of the exhibit, (5) whether the parties have stipulated to admissibility of the exhibit, (6) any evidentiary objections to admission of the exhibit, (7) the date the exhibit was marked for identification, and (8) the date the exhibit was admitted into evidence. (Local Rule 3.25.)
Document Type
Joint Exhibit List
Counsel and self-represented parties must jointly prepare and file a witness list, organized per Exhibit 3, covering all direct-case witnesses (excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses).
The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint list of all witnesses any party intends to call on their direct case at trial (excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses). (Local Rule 3.25.) The joint witness list shall be organized as shown in Exhibit 3, page 10 below.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
The joint witness list must total the estimated testimony times for all witnesses and state the grand total in the last column.
At the end of the joint witness list, the parties and any self-represented parties shall add up the estimated times for all witnesses' testimony and state the grand total in the last column.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
For jury trials, the parties must jointly file a list of proposed jury instructions per Exhibit 4 indicating joint/stipulated status, disputes, objections, and a column for the Court's ruling.
For jury trials, the self-represented parties and counsel shall work together to prepare and file a joint list of proposed jury instructions in accordance with Exhibit 4, page 11 below. The jury instructions should be listed on the appropriate table, indicating whether the jury instruction is joint or stipulated to, disputed, a concise statement of any objection, and a column for the Court's ruling.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions List
For jury trials, the parties must jointly prepare a complete set of full-text proposed jury instructions, editing all CACI instructions, inserting party names, and removing blanks and inapplicable material.
For jury trials, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare a complete set of full-text proposed jury instructions, editing all proposed Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions ("CACI") instructions, inserting party names, and eliminating blanks and other irrelevant or inapplicable material.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
For jury trials, the parties must file a joint proposed general or special verdict form acceptable to all parties, or each party must separately file a proposed verdict form if they cannot agree.
For jury trials, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint proposed general verdict form or a joint proposed special verdict form acceptable to all parties. (Local Rule 3.25, subd. (g)(8).) If the parties cannot agree on a joint verdict form, each party must separately file a proposed verdict form.
Document Type
Proposed Verdict Form
Parties intending to use deposition or former trial testimony must meet and confer and jointly prepare and file a joint Deposition Testimony Designation and Objections chart in the format set forth in Exhibit 6.
If any parties intend to use deposition testimony or former trial testimony in lieu of or in addition to a witness's live testimony, self-represented parties and counsel shall meet and confer to discuss, and work together to prepare and file, a joint Deposition Testimony Designation and Objections chart in the format set forth in Exhibit 6, page 13 – 14 below.
Document Type
Joint Deposition Designation Chart
The joint deposition designation chart must contain six columns: witness number/name, date and type of testimony, page and line designations, objections, counter-designation information, and the court's ruling.
In the joint chart, each designating party's designations of deposition or former testimony shall include columns which state: (1) the number and name of the witness, (2) the date and type of testimony (e.g., deposition or trial testimony), (3) the page and line designations of the deposition or former testimony requested to be used, (4) any objections, (5) whether the other party has counter-designated any additional deposition or former testimony of the witness that relates to the designation, and, if so, the designation number of the counter-designation, and (6) the court's ruling.
Document Type
Joint Deposition Designation Chart
The Trial Binder must be organized under Tabs A through K (Trial Briefs, Motions in limine, Joint Statement of the Case, Joint Witness List, Joint Exhibit List, Joint and Disputed Jury Instructions List, Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms, Deposition Designations, Operative Pleadings, and Proposed Voir Dire Questions), with trial briefs optional and Tab A left empty if none are filed.
Tab A Trial Briefs (Optional. If no trial briefs are filed, leave Tab A empty.) Tab B Motions in limine Tab C Joint Statement of the Case Tab D Joint Witness List Tab E Joint Exhibit List Tab F Joint and Disputed Jury Instructions List Tab G Jury Instructions (Full Text) Tab H Verdict Form(s) Tab I Deposition and Former Testimony Transcript Designations Tab J Copies of the Current Operative Pleadings (including the operative complaint, answer, cross-complaint, if any, and answer to any cross-complaint) Tab K Proposed Additional Voir Dire Questions for the Court
Document Type
Trial Binder
For bench trials (trials without a jury), the Trial Binder must include only the documents listed under Tabs A, B, D, E, I, and J.
For trials by the court without a jury, the Trial Binder shall only include the documents listed under Tabs A, B, D, E, I, and J:
Document Type
Trial Binder
The trial binder must contain, in the order indexed, trial briefs, motions in limine, joint statement of the case, joint witness list, joint exhibit list, joint and disputed jury instruction list, full-text jury instructions, verdict forms, deposition/former testimony designations, operative pleadings and stipulations, and proposed additional voir dire questions.
TRIAL BINDER INDEX TAB DOCUMENT A Trial Briefs – Plaintiff’s Trial Brief; Defendant’s Trial Brief B Motions in Limine C Joint Statement of the Case D Joint Witness List E Joint Exhibit List F Joint and Disputed Jury Instruction List G Jury Instructions (Full Text) H Verdict Forms I Deposition and Former Testimony Transcript Designations J Operative Pleadings and Stipulations K Proposed Additional Voir Dire Questions for the Court
Document Type
Trial Binder
The Joint Witness List must be submitted on the court’s form, listing witnesses alphabetically by last name with interpreter/ADA notations, a brief description, estimated direct/redirection, cross, and subtotal hours plus total hours, the proposed order of witnesses (Plaintiff’s case-in-chief followed by Defendant’s), FSC and trial dates, and dated signature blocks for both sides.
JOINT WITNESS LIST FSC: Date TRIAL: Date Witness Name (Alpha by Last Name) Interp., P/D ADA, other? Brief Direct/ Cross Subtotal Description Redir. (Hrs) (Hrs) (Hrs) TOTAL HOURS Proposed Order of Witnesses: Plaintiff Case in Chief Plaintiff Witness One – First Last Plaintiff Witness Two – First Last Defendant Case in Chief: Defense Witness One – First Last Defense Witness Two – First Last DATED: ________________________ NAME Plaintiff/Attorney(s) for Plaintiff DATED: ________________________ NAME Defendant/Attorney(s) for Defendant
Document Type
Joint Witness List
Parties must file the appropriate form or forms to request a remote appearance.
Nevertheless, parties must comply with applicable law and rules like the requirement to file the appropriate form or forms to request a remote appearance. (See, e.g., California Rules of Court, rule 3.672, Code of Civil Procedure § 367.75.)
Document Type
Remote Appearance Request
Requests for official court reporting services must be made using the local form 'Request for Court Reporting Services' (form name truncated at page break in source).
The request must be made by using the local form, Request for Court Reporting Services by
Document Type
Request For Court Reporting Services
In trials without court reporters, parties must jointly prepare a daily settled statement of the testimony and a list of evidence admitted.
For trials without court reporters, parties will be ordered to jointly prepare a settled statement of the testimony and list of evidence admitted each day of the trial.
Document Type
Settled Statement
The party securing a court reporter must provide the Judicial Assistant with the required completed form before the proceedings begin.
The party securing the court reporter must provide the Judicial Assistant with the required, completed form prior to the commencement of the proceedings.
Document Type
Court Reporter Request Form
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All parties represented by counsel must comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the First Amended General Order mandating electronic filing for civil cases; a self-representing attorney is treated as represented by counsel.
All parties represented by counsel shall comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative First Amended General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil (2019-GEN-014-00) dated May 3, 2019 [“First Amended General Order”]. (Available at Superior Court of Los Angeles County | Home.) A self-representing attorney is considered represented by counsel for this purpose.
Page 3 | 8. MANDATORY eFILING
Documents ordered under seal must be e-filed unless exempted, and the submitting party bears the burden of accurately designating them as sealed at submission.
Documents ordered to be filed under seal must be filed electronically (unless exempted under the General Order). The burden of accurately designating the documents sealed at the time of electronic submission is the submitting party’s responsibility;
Page 4 | 8. MANDATORY eFILING
Ex parte applications must generally be e-filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing; self-represented litigants and exempt filers must file in person at Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the hearing day.
Generally, ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 am on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing. (Local Rules 3.4(a) and 3.5.) Self-Represented Litigants and those exempt from electronic filing must file the ex parte application in person at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. (Local Rule 3.4).
Page 6 | 12. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Plaintiff must file the Notice of Settlement electronically using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a judicial settlement conference.
Notice of Settlement must be filed electronically by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a judicial settlement conference.
Page 8 | B. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT AND REQUESTS FOR DISMISSAL
Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments must be filed electronically.
Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments are filed electronically.
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Joint requests for trial continuance may be electronically filed and lodged as a stipulation and proposed order with a detailed declaration of grounds.
Parties jointly requesting a trial continuance may electronically file and lodge a stipulation and proposed order, including a detailed declaration of the grounds for the requested continuance or extension of time.
Page 9 | 15. TRIAL CONTINUANCES
Self-represented litigants may file documents in person at the counter in Room 102 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
Self-represented litigants may file documents in Room 102 at Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
Page 16 | 19. CLERK'S OFFICE AND COURT SUPPORT SERVICES
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Case Management Statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the scheduled Case Management Conference.
Case Management Statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the date scheduled for the conference. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.725.)
Page 4 | 10. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
Self-represented litigants and filers exempt from e-filing must file ex parte applications in person at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Self-Represented Litigants and those exempt from electronic filing must file the ex parte application in person at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. (Local Rule 3.4).
Page 6 | 12. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Ex parte applications must generally be filed electronically by 10:00 am on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing.
Generally, ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 am on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing. (Local Rules 3.4(a) and 3.5.)
Page 6 | 12. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Represented parties must lodge the Trial Binder with Department 311 at least five days before each Final Status Conference.
represented parties must lodge the Trial Binder with Department 311 at least five days before each FSC.
Page 10 | 16. FINAL STATUS CONFERENCES AND TRIAL PREPARATION
The trial documents listed in Section 3 must be filed no later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:
Page 18 | 3. TRIAL DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED
All parties must jointly prepare and lodge the Trial Binder in Department 311 no later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, all parties shall jointly prepare and lodge in Department 311 a Trial Binder, consisting of one-sided, conformed copies, tabbed and organized in a three-ring binder prepared in compliance with Exhibits 1 – 7, pages 8 - 15 below.
Page 22 | 5. TRIAL BINDER
The settled statement of testimony and admitted evidence must be lodged with the Court no later than the next court session.
This settled statement must be lodged with the Court no later than the next court session.
Page 3 | 6. COURT REPORTERS
Requests for an official court reporter must be filed at least ten calendar days before the hearing or trial, or as soon as practicable if less than ten days' notice is received.
at least ten calendar days before the hearing or trial for which the reporter is requested. If the requesting party receives less than ten days’ notice of the hearing or trial, the requesting party must file the request as soon as practicable.
Page 3 | 6. COURT REPORTERS
IDC memoranda must be served and filed at least two court days before the IDC.
At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
Page 5 | DISCOVERY MOTIONS & INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES (“IDCs”)
Trial binders lodged before settlement must be picked up within two weeks of filing the Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.
If trial binders were lodged prior to settlement, they must be picked up within two weeks of filing the Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.
Page 8 | C. DISPOSITION OF LODGED BINDERS, EXHIBITS, ETC.
After a notice of settlement of the entire case is filed electronically, future appearances are taken off calendar and an OSC re: Dismissal (Settlement) is scheduled approximately 60 days from the filing date.
Once notice of settlement of the entire case is filed electronically, all future appearances will be taken off calendar and an OSC re: Dismissal (Settlement) will be scheduled approximately sixty (60) days from the filing date.
Page 8 | B. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT AND REQUESTS FOR DISMISSAL
Proposed continuance orders have no effect unless and until the Court signs them.
Proposed orders regarding continuances do not become effective unless and until this Court so orders.
Page 9 | 15. TRIAL CONTINUANCES
The Court holds proposed judgments for 10-15 days (depending on manner of service) before signing to consider timely objections.
The Court is required to hold proposed judgments for 10-15 days and proposed orders for 5-10 days (depending on the manner of service) before signing them, to consider any timely objections.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Ex parte applicants must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent exceptional circumstances (CRC 3.1203).
Absent exceptional circumstances, parties filing an ex parte application must notify all parties to the action no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203.)
Page 6 | 12. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
All exhibits must be exchanged between the parties and pre-numbered before trial, except exhibits anticipated to be used solely for impeachment.
All exhibits must be exchanged between the parties and pre-numbered in advance of the trial, except those exhibits that are reasonably and in good faith anticipated to be used solely for purposes of impeachment.
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Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.
Page 17 | 1. MEET AND CONFER
The trial documents listed in Section 3 must be served no later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:
Page 18 | 3. TRIAL DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED
Filing Fees and Waivers
Parties without a fee waiver may obtain a verbatim record by independently arranging a certified shorthand reporter to serve as an official pro tempore reporter.
A party who has not received a fee waiver pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.55 (6), independently may seek a verbatim record by arranging for a certified shorthand reporter to serve as an official pro tempore reporter.
Page 2 | 6. COURT REPORTERS
Parties with a fee waiver under CRC 3.55(6) may request an official court reporter under CRC 2.956(c)(2).
A party who has received a fee waiver pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.55 (6) may request an official court reporter pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.956(c)(2).
Page 2 | 6. COURT REPORTERS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Counsel and self-represented parties must deliver Trial Binders to the courtroom, prepared in accordance with the instructions in Exhibits 1–7 (pages 8–15); the delivery deadline is cut off in the provided excerpt.
any self-represented parties shall deliver the Trial Binders to the courtroom. The Trial Binders shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions in Exhibits 1 – 7 at pages 8 – 15 below.
Page 18 | 2. TRIAL BINDER TO BE DELIVERED TO COURT
One set of the Exhibit Binders must be brought to the Final Status Conference for the court to review.
bring one set of the Exhibit Binders to the Final Status Conference for the court to review.
Page 22 | 4. EXHIBIT BINDERS
Courtesy copies are not required by this Court.
The Court does not require courtesy copies.
Page 5 | 11. LAW AND MOTION
Before jury deliberations, the Court may require one party to make multiple copies of the final jury instructions for the jury's use.
Before the Jury retires for deliberation, the Court may require one party to make multiple copies of the final jury instructions for the Jury to use in its deliberations.
Page 14 | TABS F and G: (Jury Trials Only) Joint and Disputed Jury Instructions List and Full Text
Before jury deliberations, the Court may require one party to make 12 white-paper copies of the verdict form for the jurors and one blue-paper copy for the Presiding Juror.
Before the Jury retires for its deliberations, the Court may require one party to make 12 copies of the verdict form on white paper (so each juror may keep track of their own votes on each question) and one copy of the verdict form on blue paper for the Presiding Juror to record the final answers of the entire Jury and to sign.
Page 14 | TAB H: (Jury Trials Only) Joint Verdict Form(s)
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Submitting parties are responsible for redacting confidential information so that it is not publicly disclosed.
It is the submitting party’s responsibility to redact confidential information so that confidential information shall not be publicly disclosed.
Page 4 | 8. MANDATORY eFILING
Filing Bundling Requirements
Writs and Abstracts must be submitted in their own separate electronic envelope.
Writs and Abstracts must be submitted as a separate electronic envelope.
Page 4 | 8. MANDATORY eFILING
When Motions in Limine are too voluminous, all Motions in Limine must be placed in one binder labeled 'Trial Binder II – Tab B – Motions in Limine' (or separate Plaintiff/Defendant MIL binders as Trial Binder II/III), and the main trial binder should be labeled 'Trial Binder I – Tabs A, C - __ (last tab in binder)'.
Trial Binder I – Tabs A, C - __ (last tab in binder") when Motions in Limine are voluminous and are placed in separate binder, When Motions in Limine are too voluminous, please put all Motions in Limine in one binder, labelled Trial Binder II – Tab B – Motions in Limine or, if necessary, Trial Binder II – Tab B, Plaintiff's Motions in Limine; Trial Binder III – Tab B, Defendant's Motions in Limine
Page 24 | LABELS ON FRONT AND SPINE OF TRIAL AND EXHIBIT BINDERS
All exhibits must be placed in one single set of binders rather than separate sets per party.
ALL exhibits are to be in one set of binders.
Page 24 | LABELS ON FRONT AND SPINE OF TRIAL AND EXHIBIT BINDERS
Motions in limine must be included in the Trial Binder, or placed in a separate binder if too voluminous, following the instructions in Exhibits 1 and 2.
Motions in limine shall be included in the Trial Binder, or, if too voluminous, in a separate binder in accordance with the instructions in Exhibits 1 and 2, below at pages 8 – 9.
Page 18 | 3.B. MOTIONS IN LIMINE
Multiple documents relating to one case may be uploaded together in a single e-filing envelope transaction.
Multiple documents relating to one case can be uploaded in one envelope transaction;
Page 4 | 8. MANDATORY eFILING
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Self-represented parties and all trial counsel must meet and confer no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference to address the issues in CRC 3.724 and 3.727.
Self-represented parties and all trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in California Rules of Court, rules 3.724 and 3.727.
Page 4 | 10. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
Before filing a discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person; exchanging letters or emails alone is insufficient.
Before filing a discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.
Page 5 | DISCOVERY MOTIONS & INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES (“IDCs”)
Counsel and self-represented parties must meet and confer by videoconference, telephone, or in person at least 18 days before the Final Status Conference.
Counsel and self-represented parties are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone, or in person at least 18 days before the FSC. (See, Trial Preparation Order, below.)
Page 10 | 16. FINAL STATUS CONFERENCES AND TRIAL PREPARATION
Absent good cause, the Court will conduct the Informal Discovery Conference before hearing the discovery motion.
Absent a showing of good cause, the Court will conduct the IDC before hearing the motion.
Page 6 | DISCOVERY MOTIONS & INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES (“IDCs”)
The Court prefers no more than five motions in limine per party; parties should meet and confer before filing, and if proposed MILs exceed five per party without stipulation, the Court encourages an informal conference with Judge Boxer at least 30 days before the FSC.
The Court prefers each party file no more than five (5) motions in limine. Parties should meet and confer prior to filing motions in limine to reach stipulations as to evidence and other issues. If the parties cannot reach a stipulation to settle the dispute, and the remaining proposed motions in limine exceed five per party, the Court encourages the parties to schedule an informal conference with Judge Boxer to discuss the issues at least 30 days before the FSC.
Page 12 | TRIAL BINDER REQUIREMENTS
Motions in limine may be heard at the Final Status Conference unless the Court orders otherwise (Local Rule 3.25(f)).
Motions in limine may be heard at the Final Status Conference unless the Court orders otherwise. (Local Rule 3.25(f).)
Page 5 | 11. LAW AND MOTION
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Joint requests for a trial continuance or extension of time must include a detailed declaration of the grounds for the request.
Parties jointly requesting a trial continuance may electronically file and lodge a stipulation and proposed order, including a detailed declaration of the grounds for the requested continuance or extension of time.
Page 9 | 15. TRIAL CONTINUANCES
Trial continuance requests must be made by noticed motion, by stipulation and order (if good cause is shown), or by ex parte application.
Requests for trial continuances must be made by noticed motion, by stipulation and order if good cause is shown, or, if appropriate, by ex parte application.
Page 9 | 15. TRIAL CONTINUANCES
Stipulations to continue trial dates must demonstrate good cause why the continuance is essential, and may be rejected without compelling factual support.
The Court has a strong interest in keeping scheduled dates certain. Changes in dates are disfavored. Therefore, a stipulation to continue the date must be supported by a sufficient basis demonstrating good cause why the continuance is essential. Without such compelling factual support, stipulated orders continuing dates may be rejected.
Page 9 | 15. TRIAL CONTINUANCES
Parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates through CRS and must use CRS (with a courtesy phone call to the courtroom) to continue or withdraw motions.
Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings through the Court Reservation System (“CRS”). Parties must use CRS to continue or withdraw motions; please also telephone the courtroom so we are aware of the change.
Page 5 | 11. LAW AND MOTION
Parties are encouraged to stipulate in writing to extend discovery motion filing deadlines to at least 21 days after the IDC; if they cannot agree, a party may file within the existing deadline.
The parties are encouraged to stipulate in writing to extend any applicable deadline for filing a discovery motion until at least 21 days following the IDC. If the parties are unable to agree to extend the deadline, a party may file the motion in compliance with the deadline.
Page 6 | DISCOVERY MOTIONS & INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES (“IDCs”)
Chambers Communication Rules
To submit on a tentative ruling, parties must email the courtroom (with notice to opposing counsel or self-represented party) before 8:30 am on the hearing day.
Tentative rulings may be posted online in the afternoon before the hearing and are available in the courtroom on the day of the hearing. If the parties wish to submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
Page 5 | 11. LAW AND MOTION
Parties must not contact the department to inquire about the status of proposed judgments/orders before the holding periods elapse.
Prior to these time periods, please refrain from contacting the department to inquire on the status of your documents.
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Department 311 chambers (Judicial Assistant/Courtroom Assistant) can be reached at (213) 633-0519.
Telephone Number: (213) 633 – 0519
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Counsel may email the courtroom to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC); IDCs are encouraged but not required.
If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel may contact the courtroom by email or telephone to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) with Judge Boxer. While IDCs are not required, they are encouraged.
Page 5 | DISCOVERY MOTIONS & INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES (“IDCs”)
Self-Help Services can be reached by phone at (213) 830-0845.
Self-Help Services: (213) 830-0845
Page 16 | 19. CLERK'S OFFICE AND COURT SUPPORT SERVICES
The Clerk's Office can be reached by phone at (213) 830-0800.
Clerk's Office: (213) 830-0800
Page 16 | 19. CLERK'S OFFICE AND COURT SUPPORT SERVICES