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.

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About Judge Jeffery D. McFarland

Judge Jeffery D. McFarland is a district judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County. The court handles trial-level matters for the county.

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

Common questions about Judge Jeffery D. McFarland's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jeffery D. McFarland?

Judge Jeffery D. McFarland's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, a separate binder is required for each party, the court clerk, the judge, and the witness stand, and a typical two-party case requires 5 separate, fully numbered and tabbed exhibit binders. Exhibits must be placed in tabbed three-ring binders, with a separate binder for each party, the Court Clerk, the Judge, and the witness stand (five binders in a typical two-party case).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge Jeffery D. McFarland?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Every motion in limine must be accompanied by a declaration complying with Local Rule 3.57.

View ruleSource: page 2, section In Limine Motions

What must be included with proposed jury instructions filings before Judge Jeffery D. McFarland?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must prepare, submit, and meet and confer on proposed jury instructions, identifying agreed and disputed instructions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 3. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Jeffery D. McFarland?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Counsel must fully comply with paragraphs 14-17 of the Fifth Amended Standing Order, and all documents required by Paragraph 15 must be prepared in advance of the first trial date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Order for Trials in Department 617

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Jeffery D. McFarland?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Exhibits must be pre-numbered and exchanged between the parties before trial, except exhibits anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Exhibits
Complete rules summary for Judge Jeffery D. McFarland

Counsel must fully comply with paragraphs 14-17 of the Fifth Amended Standing Order, and all documents required by Paragraph 15 must be prepared in advance of the first trial date.

Exhibits must be pre-numbered and exchanged between the parties before trial, except exhibits anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment.

Exhibits must be placed in tabbed three-ring binders, with a separate binder for each party, the Court Clerk, the Judge, and the witness stand (five binders in a typical two-party case).

Plaintiff exhibits are numbered starting at Exhibit 1 and defendant exhibits at Exhibit 101 using numeric designations only; multi-page exhibits must be paginated and separate documents may not be grouped together.

Motions in limine must be submitted in writing rather than orally.

Every motion in limine must be accompanied by a declaration complying with Local Rule 3.57.

Parties must place exhibits in tabbed three-ring binders, with one binder for each party, clerk, judge, and witness stand (5 total in typical two-party cases).

Exhibits must be pre-numbered numerically (plaintiffs start at 1, defendants at 101), with no letters, no grouping, multiple pages numbered, exchanged except impeachment exhibits.

Exhibits must be exchanged between opposing parties except those anticipated for impeachment use.

Counsel must prepare, submit, and meet and confer on proposed jury instructions, identifying agreed and disputed instructions.

All in limine motions must be written and accompanied by a declaration complying with Local Rule 3.57.

Trial briefs are encouraged but not required, particularly for non-typical or technical issues.

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