Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Mark C. Kim's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Mark C. Kim?

Courtesy copies are required only when requested by chambers. Courtesy copies are only required if requested by the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Mark C. Kim?

Judge Mark C. Kim's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Parties must meet, confer, and file joint trial documents 10 days before the Final Status Conference or trial, including a trial brief limited to 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRIAL INFORMATION

What must be included with trial notebooks filings before Judge Mark C. Kim?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must provide 2 trial notebooks (one for trial documents, one for motions in limine) to the Court at the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 4, section TRIAL INFORMATION

What must be included with exhibit books filings before Judge Mark C. Kim?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Separate exhibit books must be provided for the judge, clerk, witness, and counsel at the start of trial.

View ruleSource: page 4, section TRIAL INFORMATION

How may parties contact Judge Mark C. Kim's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Mark C. Kim's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Email communication with the court is prohibited unless explicitly directed.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MISCELLANEOUS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Mark C. Kim?

Judge Mark C. Kim's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and adversary position. Continuances are permitted by stipulation and order or by ex parte motion.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MISCELLANEOUS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Mark C. Kim?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court-day before and do not require a CRS reservation.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Mark C. Kim?

A fee is required for covered filings. Each party requesting a jury must deposit a jury fee 25 days prior to trial.

View ruleSource: page 4, section THE TRIAL

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Mark C. Kim?

The rule states that filing is treated as not specified. Telephonic/video appearance scheduling must be completed 30 minutes before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTROOM INFORMATON
Complete rules summary for Judge Mark C. Kim

Telephonic/video appearance scheduling must be completed 30 minutes before the hearing.

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

Ex parte applications must be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court-day before and do not require a CRS reservation.

Only self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications on the day of the hearing in the Clerk's Office.

Courtesy copies are only required if requested by the Court.

Trial documents must be eFiled 10 days prior to the Final Status Conference.

Judgments are received via eFiling and held for 15 days for objections.

Continuances are permitted by stipulation and order or by ex parte motion.

A motion may be taken off calendar via CRS or by calling the clerk; telephone continuances are not permitted.

Email communication with the court is prohibited unless explicitly directed.

All motions in limine must be filed 10 days prior to the Final Status Conference; late motions will not be considered.

Parties must meet, confer, and file joint trial documents 10 days before the Final Status Conference or trial, including a trial brief limited to 5 pages.

Counsel must provide 2 trial notebooks (one for trial documents, one for motions in limine) to the Court at the Final Status Conference.

Separate exhibit books must be provided for the judge, clerk, witness, and counsel at the start of trial.

Each party requesting a jury must deposit a jury fee 25 days prior to trial.

Jury fees must be paid daily before trial starts by check payable to L.A.S.C.; trial will not proceed without payment.

Plaintiff's counsel must call Department 731 by 3:00 p.m. the court day before trial to confirm the trial is going forward.

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