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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    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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    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 Mark C. Kim

Judge Mark C. Kim is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court serving Los Angeles County.

This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Mark C. Kim's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Mark C. Kim?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Mark C. Kim. Courtesy copies are required only if requested by the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS (Filing/Receiving/Processing)

Does Judge Mark C. Kim require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Mark C. Kim's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Moving parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.) through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

View ruleSource: page 1, section HEARINGS (Dates/Start Times/Procedures)

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

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Mark C. Kim's chambers. Email communication with the court is prohibited unless the court explicitly directs otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DOCUMENTS (Filing/Receiving/Processing)

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

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuances are permitted only by Stipulation & Order or ex parte application.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DOCUMENTS (Filing/Receiving/Processing)

Is electronic filing required before Judge Mark C. Kim?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS (Filing/Receiving/Processing)

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

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte hearings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 a.m., and the moving party must e-file the ex parte application by 10:00 a.m. the court day before.

View ruleSource: page 1, section HEARINGS (Dates/Start Times/Procedures)

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Mark C. Kim?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Counsel and parties must provide remote witnesses with copies of exhibits before trial, default prove up, or similar proceedings.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DOCUMENTS (Filing/Receiving/Processing)
Complete rules summary for Judge Mark C. Kim

Ex parte hearings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 a.m., and the moving party must e-file the ex parte application by 10:00 a.m. the court day before.

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

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

Moving parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.) through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Hearing dates for motions must be reserved via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Filing deadlines for opposition and reply papers are governed by statute rather than a department-specific rule.

Orders must be submitted to the court via e-filing.

Courtesy copies are required only if requested by the Court.

Default packages must be submitted via e-filing.

Trial documents are due 10 days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial documents must be e-filed and are due 10 days before the Final Status Conference.

Judgments must be submitted via e-filing.

Submitted judgments are held for 15 days for objections before being processed.

Continuances are permitted only by Stipulation & Order or ex parte application.

The moving party may take a motion off calendar through CRS or by calling the clerk, but telephone continuances are prohibited.

Email communication with the court is prohibited unless the court explicitly directs otherwise.

Telephonic/video appearances through LA CourtConnect (not available for final status conferences or trials) must be scheduled no later than 30 minutes before the hearing, and staff cannot add attorneys/parties after 8:00 a.m.

Counsel and parties must provide remote witnesses with copies of exhibits before trial, default prove up, or similar proceedings.

All Motions in Limine, with any opposition and reply, must be filed no later than 10 days before the Final Status Conference; late motions will not be considered and will be heard at the Final Status Conference.

Before the Final Status Conference, parties must meet and confer to resolve evidentiary issues and avoid filing unnecessary Motions in Limine (Local Rule 8.92(a)).

Parties may digitally display trial exhibits via personal devices in Department 731, but must supply their own HDMI/VGA/adapter cables and are encouraged to test audio/visual equipment with court staff before trial.

Parties must meet, confer, and file the required joint trial documents 10 days before the Final Status Conference date or, if none is set, the trial date.

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