Judge Kevin C. Brazile's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. IDC required before filing most discovery motions; preferred before all discovery motions except motions to compel with no response.
Judge Kevin C. Brazile's rule states these limits: 2 pages. IDC statements are limited to 2 pages, filed 5 court days prior to the IDC.
Judge Kevin C. Brazile's formatting rule includes file format PDF, text searchable, bookmarked per crc 31110(f)(4), and hyperlinks. All filings must be PDF, text searchable, bookmarked per CRC 31110(f)(4), and include hyperlinks as required by the General Order.
The rule requires statement of facts. If not all defendants are served before CMC, plaintiff must submit a declaration 5 days prior explaining service efforts.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed orders must comply with California Rules of Court 3.1312.
Parties may contact Judge Kevin C. Brazile's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties may not contact the department to inquire about document status during the hold period.
Judge Kevin C. Brazile's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Sealed motion materials must comply with CRC 2.551; conditionally sealed documents are exempt from e-filing.
Judge Kevin C. Brazile's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation with good cause shown.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Court mandates e-filing for all documents except self-represented litigants or those with e-filing exemptions.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications (non-exempt) must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 60 calendar days after filing. Complaints must be served within 60 days of filing.
Ex parte applications (non-exempt) must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.
Court mandates e-filing for all documents except self-represented litigants or those with e-filing exemptions.
All filings must be PDF, text searchable, bookmarked per CRC 31110(f)(4), and include hyperlinks as required by the General Order.
Chambers is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch recess 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the hearing.
Complaints must be served within 60 days of filing.
All defendants must be served with the complaint prior to the case management conference.
If not all defendants are served before CMC, plaintiff must submit a declaration 5 days prior explaining service efforts.
IDC required before filing most discovery motions; preferred before all discovery motions except motions to compel with no response.
IDC statements are limited to 2 pages, filed 5 court days prior to the IDC.
To schedule an IDC, parties must agree on a date and provide the Judicial Assistant with 4 possible dates.
Sealed motion materials must comply with CRC 2.551; conditionally sealed documents are exempt from e-filing.
Motions to seal must be e-filed, with a courtesy copy of the motion and sealed documents delivered to Department 310.
Stipulations and proposed orders/judgments must be e-filed.
Proposed judgments are held 10-15 days, proposed orders 5-10 days before signing to allow for objections.
Parties may not contact the department to inquire about document status during the hold period.
Proposed orders must comply with California Rules of Court 3.1312.
Trial continuance requests must be made via noticed motion, ex parte application, or stipulation with good cause shown.