Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Ronald F. Frank's rules

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

Parties may contact Judge Ronald F. Frank's chambers by letter fax only as allowed by the rule. 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?

Judge Ronald F. Frank's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. 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.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Ronald F. Frank?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Attorneys may electronically file ex parte applications the day prior to the hearing by 10 a.m.

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

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

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Complete rules summary for Judge Ronald F. Frank

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.

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