Judge Robert B. Broadbelt's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System.
The rule requires caption, judge name, and case number. Ex parte applications must comply with California Rules of Court, rules 3.1200-3.1207.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Non-compliance with the Trial Preparation Order may result in exclusion of witnesses, exhibits, or monetary sanctions.
Judge Robert B. Broadbelt's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Yes. Judge Robert B. Broadbelt requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
The rule uses a 10:00 AM cutoff and treats filing as on submission. Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing; opposition must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
Yes. Judge Robert B. Broadbelt's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Less experienced attorneys are encouraged to argue motions and have important trial roles.
Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System.
Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Ex parte applications must comply with California Rules of Court, rules 3.1200-3.1207.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing; opposition must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
Less experienced attorneys are encouraged to argue motions and have important trial roles.
Exhibits must be exchanged no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare trial documents and stipulate on exhibits, motions in limine, facts, and settlement.
Trial documents must be filed and served no later than four calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
One volume of Exhibit Binders per side must be lodged no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Trial Binder must be lodged no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference with specified contents.
Non-compliance with the Trial Preparation Order may result in exclusion of witnesses, exhibits, or monetary sanctions.