Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Michael P. Vicencia's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Michael P. Vicencia?

Courtesy copies are required for exhibits. Details: 2 copies, delivery at or before fsc, by e filing or flash drive. Two copies of exhibits required: one paper copy for the clerk on first trial day and one digital copy (PDF) for the judge at or prior to FSC.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Court Copies of Exhibits

What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Michael P. Vicencia?

Judge Michael P. Vicencia's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages without prior leave of court.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Trial Briefs (bench trials only)

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Michael P. Vicencia?

Judge Michael P. Vicencia's formatting rule includes file format docx, e-file at or prior to fsc, and additional word copy on flash drive. Jury instructions must be e-filed at or prior to FSC, with an additional Word copy on a flash drive.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Jury Instructions (for jury trials only)

What must be included with final status conference filings before Judge Michael P. Vicencia?

The rule requires in person appearance. All handling attorneys must appear in person at the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Final Status Conference Preparation

Is electronic filing required before Judge Michael P. Vicencia?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All documents must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DOCUMENTS (Filing/Receiving/Processing)
Complete rules summary for Judge Michael P. Vicencia

All documents must be filed electronically.

No courtesy copies are required.

Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages without prior leave of court.

Two copies of exhibits required: one paper copy for the clerk on first trial day and one digital copy (PDF) for the judge at or prior to FSC.

Digital exhibit copy must be a single PDF with each exhibit bookmarked by exhibit number.

Paper exhibit copy for the clerk must be in a binder with hard tabs labeled with exhibit numbers.

Jury instructions must be e-filed at or prior to FSC, with an additional Word copy on a flash drive.

Special verdict form must be e-filed at or prior to FSC, with an additional Word copy on a flash drive.

All handling attorneys must appear in person at the Final Status Conference.

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