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
    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 Ronald F. Frank

Judge Ronald F. Frank is a judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the state trial court for Los Angeles County.

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

Common questions about Judge Ronald F. Frank's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Ronald F. Frank?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: delivery not specified. Courtesy copies are encouraged (not required) for documents filed in Department S13.

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

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Ronald F. Frank?

Judge Ronald F. Frank's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, parties must bring 5 sets of labeled exhibits, plaintiffs shall label exhibits with numbers and defendants shall use letters, and binders must include tabs between exhibits. For all trials, parties must bring 5 sets of labeled exhibits (plaintiffs use numbers, defendants use letters) and binders must include tabs between exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section UNLAWFUL DETAINER TRIALS

What must be included with trial brief filings before Judge Ronald F. Frank?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Trial briefs are encouraged (not required) for unique or out-of-the-ordinary issues.

View ruleSource: page 1, section UNLAWFUL DETAINER TRIALS

What must be included with orders filings before Judge Ronald F. Frank?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Orders must be delivered to either the Clerk's Office or the Courtroom.

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

How may parties contact Judge Ronald F. Frank's chambers?

The rule addresses letter fax communications with Judge Ronald F. Frank's chambers. Faxes are accepted only with prior approval of the Court via fax number (562) 753-0675.

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How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Ronald F. Frank?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuances or taking cases off calendar are only permitted by court order or stipulation.

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Does Judge Ronald F. Frank require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Ronald F. Frank requires bundling for covered papers. Jury trial parties must have a joint binder complying with the general order, or the case will not receive a trial court assignment.

View ruleSource: page 2

Is electronic filing required before Judge Ronald F. Frank?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. In jury trials, the parties must electronically file their trial documents before the jury trial date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section UNLAWFUL DETAINER TRIALS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Ronald F. Frank?

The rule states a 8:30 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be filed no later than 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in the Clerk's Office, Room 1401, and this is a hard deadline with no exceptions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section UNLAWFUL DETAINER HEARINGS
Complete rules summary for Judge Ronald F. Frank

Faxes to Department S13 are accepted only with prior approval of the Court.

Ex parte applications must be filed no later than 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in the Clerk's Office, Room 1401, and this is a hard deadline with no exceptions.

For all trials, parties must bring 5 sets of labeled exhibits (plaintiffs use numbers, defendants use letters) and binders must include tabs between exhibits.

Trial briefs are encouraged (not required) for unique or out-of-the-ordinary issues.

In jury trials, the parties must electronically file their trial documents before the jury trial date.

For jury trials, parties must meet and confer and comply with the general order, including having a joint binder, or the case will not be given a trial court assignment.

Ex parte applications must be filed in the Clerk's Office, Room 1401, no later than 8:30 a.m.; this is a hard deadline with no exceptions.

Oppositions and replies may be filed either in the Clerk's Office or electronically.

All responsive pleadings must be filed by noon the day before the motion hearing, or the Court may not consider the response.

Orders must be delivered to either the Clerk's Office or the Courtroom.

Courtesy copies are encouraged (not required) for documents filed in Department S13.

Default packages must be submitted to the Clerk's Office for processing.

Trial documents must comply with Court Rules, include 5 sets of numbered trial exhibits (plaintiffs use numbers, defendants use letters or start with 101), and must use tabs between exhibits.

Judgments must be delivered to the Clerk's Office for processing.

Continuations and off-calendar requests are permitted only by court order or by stipulation of the parties.

Ex parte applications must be filed by 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday in clerk's office Room 1401; hard deadline, no exceptions.

Attorneys may electronically file ex parte applications the day prior to the hearing by 10 a.m.

Attorneys may electronically file ex parte applications by 10 a.m. the day prior to the hearing.

Oppositions and replies may be filed in the Clerk's Office (counter) or electronically.

All responsive pleadings must be filed by noon the day prior to the motion hearing, or the Court may not consider the response.

Orders may be delivered to either the Clerk's Office or the Courtroom.

Default packages must be submitted to the Clerk's Office for processing.

Trial exhibits require 5 sets, tabs between exhibits, plaintiffs use numbers, defendants use letters or 101+.

Parties must electronically file all trial documents prior to the jury trial date.

Jury trial parties must have a joint binder complying with the general order, or the case will not receive a trial court assignment.

Continuances or taking cases off calendar are only permitted by court order or stipulation.

Faxes are accepted only with prior approval of the Court via fax number (562) 753-0675.

Courtroom telephone number is (562) 256-1465.

Judgments must be delivered to the Clerk's Office for processing.

Attorneys may file ex parte applications electronically the day before the deadline by 10 a.m.

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