Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

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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  • Applies to
    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.

  • Applies to
    Joint status conference statement

    The parties must file a joint statement outlining recent progress in the case before every status conference.

  • Applies to
    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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  • Deadline
    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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  • Contact
    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.

About Judge Eric Harmon

Judge Eric Harmon is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court for Los Angeles County.

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

Common questions about Judge Eric Harmon's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Eric Harmon?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Eric Harmon. Department 107 does not accept courtesy copies.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Courtesy Copies

Does Judge Eric Harmon require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Eric Harmon's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Law and motion hearings in Department 107 must be scheduled through the CRS system, and parties may not reserve more than one hearing date for the same motion.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Law & Motion

What page or word limits apply to IDC statement before Judge Eric Harmon?

Judge Eric Harmon's rule states these limits: 5 pages. IDC statements are limited to no more than 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motions

What page or word limits apply to settled statement memorandum before Judge Eric Harmon?

Judge Eric Harmon's rule states these limits: 5 pages. The memorandum explaining why a proposed settled statement is more accurate must not exceed 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 5, section DAILY SUMMARIES

What must be included with case management statement filings before Judge Eric Harmon?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must submit case management statements per California Rules of Court rule 3.725, and noncompliance with the cited rules or the court's scheduling orders may result in monetary sanctions and/or delay in trial setting.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Case Management Conferences

What must be included with IDC statement filings before Judge Eric Harmon?

The rule requires legal argument and statement of facts. An IDC statement must include a short case description, a description of the discovery dispute, the parties' informal resolution attempts and compromises, and any legal authority for the Court to consider.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motions

How may parties contact Judge Eric Harmon's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Eric Harmon's chambers. The rule lists phone (818) 989-6997. For remote appearance sign-in difficulties, disconnect and retry, and if on hold more than 10 minutes without hearing anything, call the department at (818) 989-6997.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Telephonic/Video Appearances

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Eric Harmon?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. Trial continuances require a noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation and order accompanied by a mandatory declaration showing good cause; a stipulation alone is insufficient.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Continuances

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Eric Harmon?

A fee is required for covered filings. A filing fee is required for trial continuance requests.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Continuances

Is electronic filing required before Judge Eric Harmon?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys must comply with electronic filing requirements, while self-represented litigants without electronic filing means may file documents in the courtroom.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Filings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Eric Harmon?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The IDC statement must be filed and served at least three court days before the scheduled IDC.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motions

What rule applies to service for IDC statement before Judge Eric Harmon?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 3 court days before deadline. IDC statements must be served at least 3 court days before the scheduled IDC.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Eric Harmon

For remote appearance sign-in difficulties, disconnect and retry, and if on hold more than 10 minutes without hearing anything, call the department at (818) 989-6997.

Counsel must submit case management statements per California Rules of Court rule 3.725, and noncompliance with the cited rules or the court's scheduling orders may result in monetary sanctions and/or delay in trial setting.

Trial continuances require a noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation and order accompanied by a mandatory declaration showing good cause; a stipulation alone is insufficient.

A filing fee is required for trial continuance requests.

Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion and should not file motions designed to delay proceedings or filed solely for tactical reasons.

Law and motion hearings in Department 107 must be scheduled through the CRS system, and parties may not reserve more than one hearing date for the same motion.

After reserving multiple motions through CRS, parties must call the courtroom at (818) 989-6987 for assistance rescheduling them for the same date.

Attorneys must comply with electronic filing requirements, while self-represented litigants without electronic filing means may file documents in the courtroom.

Demurrers must comply with the Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41 meet and confer requirements or may be taken off calendar.

Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference before filing a discovery motion.

If a discovery dispute remains unresolved after meet and confer, counsel must contact court staff to arrange an informal video discovery conference (IDC) with Judge Harmon, unless the Discovery Act requires no meet and confer.

Parties should call the courtroom assistant to obtain available IDC dates.

IDC statements are limited to no more than 5 pages.

An IDC statement must include a short case description, a description of the discovery dispute, the parties' informal resolution attempts and compromises, and any legal authority for the Court to consider.

The IDC statement must be filed and served at least three court days before the scheduled IDC.

Department 107 does not accept courtesy copies.

Parties must timely comply with California Rules of Court rule 3.300 regarding notice of related cases.

Ex parte applicants must review CRC 3.1200-3.1207 and LASC Rule 3.26, and satisfy the notice requirements and the affirmative factual showing of good cause.

Ex parte applications must include proof of required notice and a showing of why the matter could not be brought as a noticed motion, and emergencies caused by procrastination or unexcused delay do not qualify for relief.

Law and motion matters may be continued through the CRS system.

Trial and specified conferences may be continued by stipulation showing good cause, subject to Court approval at least 2 court days before the hearing.

If no stipulation is reached, any party may seek a continuance by noticed motion or ex parte application.

The memorandum explaining why a proposed settled statement is more accurate must not exceed 5 pages.

Competing settled statement proposals must be accompanied by a declaration stating the parties met and conferred in good faith for at least three hours on the day of trial.

If no court reporter is used, counsel must prepare a daily Settled Statement pursuant to California Rules of Court 8.137.

A fee-waiver party's Request for Court Reporting Services must be filed at least ten calendar days before the hearing or trial.

Requests for court reporting services must be made using local form SCLAC LACIV 269.

A party with a fee waiver may request an official court reporter under CRC 2.956(b)(3), and a reporter will be provided if the request is timely filed.

Jury fees must be posted no later than 30 days before trial.

Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine, and every motion in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting to the meet-and-confer and stating the opposing party's position.

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