Court Rules

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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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  • 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 Melvin D. Sandvig

Judge Melvin D. Sandvig is a district 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 Melvin D. Sandvig's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for verdict forms and jury instructions. Details: 1 copy, delivery on or before trial date, by hand delivery. A printed courtesy copy of all verdict forms and jury instructions must be submitted directly to Department F47 on or before the trial date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section TRIALS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

Judge Melvin D. Sandvig's formatting rule includes binding stapled, each paper must be stapled separately before filing, applies to papers filed directly in the clerk's office or courtroom, and papers not stapled separately will be rejected. Self-represented litigants must staple each paper separately before filing at the Clerk's Office or courtroom, or the papers will be rejected.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

What must be included with judgments orders stipulations filings before Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Judgments, orders, and stipulations must be submitted with self-addressed stamped envelopes and copies to conform.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

What must be included with court reporter forms filings before Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties requiring a court reporter must provide their own and file Form LACIV237 (court-approved reporters) or Form LACIV236 (non-approved reporters) in the courtroom before the judge calls the case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CHECK IN

How may parties contact Judge Melvin D. Sandvig's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications. The rule lists phone (213) 830-0400. Technical issues with remote appearances must be reported immediately by calling the Service Desk at (213) 830-0400.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CHECK IN

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include proposed new dates. Continuances of hearing and trial dates may be obtained by written Stipulation and Order stating the complaint filing date and the proposed new dates.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CONTINUANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented litigants must file all documents electronically with the Court through an approved electronic filing service provider.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FILINGS BY REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

A fee is required for covered filings. Self-represented parties must pay the ex parte filing fee at the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day and immediately proceed to the courtroom with the application, declaration of notice, proposed order, and proof of payment.

View ruleSource: page 3, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What rule applies to service for opposition before Judge Melvin D. Sandvig?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Self-represented parties must bring ex parte oppositions to the courtroom on the hearing day with sufficient copies for the Court and all other parties.

View ruleSource: page 3, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Melvin D. Sandvig

Represented litigants must file all documents electronically with the Court through an approved electronic filing service provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing and may file electronically or in paper.

Self-represented litigants must staple each paper separately before filing at the Clerk's Office or courtroom, or the papers will be rejected.

Judgments, orders, and stipulations must be submitted with self-addressed stamped envelopes and copies to conform.

Technical issues with remote appearances must be reported immediately by calling the Service Desk at (213) 830-0400.

Parties requiring a court reporter must provide their own and file Form LACIV237 (court-approved reporters) or Form LACIV236 (non-approved reporters) in the courtroom before the judge calls the case.

A stipulation signed by all parties, secured by the hiring party before the hearing, is required to appoint a court reporter not on the Court's approved list.

Parties and counsel e-filing documents must comply with the technical requirements set forth in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.

Courtesy copies of motions and motion-related documents are not required in Department F47.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.

Courtesy copies of written ex parte oppositions should be brought directly to the courtroom before the hearing.

Self-represented parties must pay the ex parte filing fee at the Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day and immediately proceed to the courtroom with the application, declaration of notice, proposed order, and proof of payment.

Self-represented parties must bring ex parte oppositions to the courtroom on the hearing day with sufficient copies for the Court and all other parties.

Self-represented parties may (but are not required to) file documents through the approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.

Represented parties must e-file all trial documents pursuant to the local rules, except exhibits.

A printed courtesy copy of all verdict forms and jury instructions must be submitted directly to Department F47 on or before the trial date.

Self-represented litigants may file trial documents directly in Department F47 pursuant to the local rules.

Continuances of hearing and trial dates may be obtained by written Stipulation and Order stating the complaint filing date and the proposed new dates.

Absent a stipulation, parties may seek a continuance by noticed motion or ex parte application.

Trial document exhibits must be placed in binders under tabs with each page numbered within each tab.

The exhibit list must be included in the trial exhibit binders.

Trial exhibits must be brought to the Court on the first day of trial.

Courtesy copies of motions and motion-related documents are not required for Department F47.

Represented litigants must electronically file all documents via the approved electronic filing service provider.

Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements.

Papers filed directly by self-represented litigants must be stapled separately before filing or will be rejected.

Judgments, orders, and stipulations filed by self-represented litigants must include self-addressed stamped envelopes and conforming copies.

Parties and counsel must comply with Technical Requirements in the General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil when e-filing.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

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