Judge Ian C. Fusselman's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Parties must reserve a motion date via the online CRS prior to filing any motion papers.
Judge Ian C. Fusselman's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring and table of contents. Motions in limine must be submitted in a tabbed binder with a table of contents.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions in limine require a pre-filing meet and confer and a sworn declaration attesting to the conference and opposing party's position.
Parties may contact Judge Ian C. Fusselman's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Do not call the courtroom to reserve motion dates; use online CRS instead.
Judge Ian C. Fusselman's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Materials in support of a motion filed under seal must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.551 et seq.
Judge Ian C. Fusselman's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Trial continuance requests require an affirmative showing of reasonable diligence, unforeseen circumstances, and remaining preparation details.
Yes. Judge Ian C. Fusselman requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine must be submitted in a separate tabbed binder with a table of contents.
A fee is required for covered filings. Motion filing fees must be paid when reserving a motion date online via CRS.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt.
The rule uses a 10:00 a.m. cutoff and treats filing as same day if before cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Motions in limine must be filed and served in compliance with C.C.P. § 1005 using the FSC date as the hearing date.
Motion filing fees must be paid when reserving a motion date online via CRS.
Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and oppositions must be e-filed; self-represented litigants are exempt.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Parties must reserve a motion date via the online CRS prior to filing any motion papers.
Materials in support of a motion filed under seal must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.551 et seq.
Trial continuance requests require an affirmative showing of reasonable diligence, unforeseen circumstances, and remaining preparation details.
Motions in limine require a pre-filing meet and confer and a sworn declaration attesting to the conference and opposing party's position.
Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.
Motions in limine must be filed and served in compliance with C.C.P. § 1005 using the FSC date as the hearing date.
Motions in limine must be submitted in a separate tabbed binder with a table of contents.
Motions in limine must be submitted in a tabbed binder with a table of contents.
Documentary exhibits must be internally paginated; foreign language exhibits require certified English translation.
FSC required documents must be submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.
Do not call the courtroom to reserve motion dates; use online CRS instead.