Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Gary D. Roberts's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Gary D. Roberts?

Courtesy copies are required for pleadings, motions, demurrers, anti slapp filings, motion for summary judgments, motion to compels, and opposition to ex partes. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Printed courtesy copies must be submitted in certain instances per the General Order on Mandatory Electronic Filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 3. Motions

Does Judge Gary D. Roberts require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Gary D. Roberts's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Court issues written tentative rulings on most motions.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 3. Motions

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Gary D. Roberts?

Judge Gary D. Roberts' rule states these limits: 10 pages. Trial briefs limited to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 2.A. TRIAL BRIEFS

What page or word limits apply to joint report before Judge Gary D. Roberts?

Judge Gary D. Roberts' rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint report for informal discovery conference limited to 5 pages, lodged 5 calendar days before conference.

View ruleSource: page 6, section 7. Discovery Disputes

What must be included with courtesy copy filings before Judge Gary D. Roberts?

The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Proof of electronic submission must accompany all courtesy copies.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 3. Motions

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Gary D. Roberts?

The rule uses a 10:00 AM cutoff and treats filing as on submission. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 5. Ex Parte Applications

Does Judge Gary D. Roberts encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Gary D. Roberts's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness or make objections.

View ruleSource: page 9, section 6. WITNESSES
Complete rules summary for Judge Gary D. Roberts

Court issues written tentative rulings on most motions.

Printed courtesy copies must be submitted in certain instances per the General Order on Mandatory Electronic Filing.

Proof of electronic submission must accompany all courtesy copies.

Printed courtesy copies required for specific documents regardless of filing time.

Courtesy copies required for pleadings and motions of 26 pages or more.

Courtesy copies required for all summary judgment/adjudication papers.

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

Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Joint report for informal discovery conference limited to 5 pages, lodged 5 calendar days before conference.

Trial briefs limited to 10 pages.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine without leave of court.

Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness or make objections.

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