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.

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    Joint status conference statement

    The parties must file a joint statement outlining recent progress in the case before every status conference.

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    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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    Phone to chambers
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    (213) 310-7011

    To reserve a hearing date for a motion, a party must telephone the Courtroom Assistant at (213) 310-7011.

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    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.

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    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 Mike H. Madokoro

Judge Mike H. Madokoro is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, serving in the district division. The court is the state trial court for Los Angeles County, handling a broad range of civil and criminal matters.

Judge Madokoro's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Mike H. Madokoro's rules

Does Judge Mike H. Madokoro require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. All regularly noticed motions are heard Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M., and a hearing date must be reserved by phone with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling Law & Motion Hearings

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Mike H. Madokoro?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An ex party application must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing, based on competent personal-knowledge testimony, of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for ex parte relief (CRC 3.1202(c)).

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte Applications

How may parties contact Judge Mike H. Madokoro's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Mike H. Madokoro's clerk. The rule lists phone (213) 633-1091. The courtroom/calendar clerk telephone line (213) 633-1091 may be called for scheduling matters during telephone hours of 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Department 632 Courtroom Information

Is electronic filing required before Judge Mike H. Madokoro?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All documents must be electronically filed under the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling Law & Motion Hearings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Mike H. Madokoro?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing (CRC 3.1204), unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte Applications

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Mike H. Madokoro?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 1 business days before hearing. Absent good cause, notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte Applications
Complete rules summary for Judge Mike H. Madokoro

All regularly noticed motions are heard Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M., and a hearing date must be reserved by phone with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

The courtroom/calendar clerk telephone line (213) 633-1091 may be called for scheduling matters during telephone hours of 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.

All documents must be electronically filed under the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt.

Ex parte applications should be noticed for hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Department 632.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing (CRC 3.1204), unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt.

Opposition papers to an electronically-filed ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.

Absent good cause, notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).

An ex party application must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing, based on competent personal-knowledge testimony, of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for ex parte relief (CRC 3.1202(c)).

The ex parte applicant must demonstrate to the court why the requested relief cannot be sought by means of a noticed motion.

Self-represented litigants filing documents must go to the Clerk's Office, Room 102 on the 1st floor, to file their documents.

All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing.

Opposition papers for electronically-filed ex parte applications must be filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a 1:30 P.M. hearing.

Ex parte notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing, absent good cause, per CRC Rule 3.1204.

Department 632 clerk can be reached by phone at (213) 633-1091 during 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.

Self-represented litigants must file documents in person at Room 102, 1st floor of the courthouse.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.

Hearing dates for regularly noticed motions must be reserved before filing by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

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