Judge Sherry Powell's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) must be completed before filing a discovery motion, absent a showing of good cause.
Judge Sherry Powell's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Moving party must file and serve an IDC memorandum no longer than 3 pages at least 5 court days before the IDC.
Judge Sherry Powell's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Responding party may file a responsive IDC memorandum no longer than 3 pages at least 2 court days before the IDC.
Judge Sherry Powell's formatting rule includes margins top 4 inches and at least four inches of blank space at top of every page. Proposed special jury instructions must have at least 4 inches of blank space at the top of every page.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. IDC moving memorandum first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentences per party’s position.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. IDC requests must be filed online using form LACIV094 and list all disputed discovery issues.
Parties may contact Judge Sherry Powell's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone 562-345-3723. Counsel may call the courtroom by 8:00 a.m. on the hearing day to submit on a tentative ruling.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled CMC.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service. All parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled CMC.
All parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
Counsel may call the courtroom by 8:00 a.m. on the hearing day to submit on a tentative ruling.
Counsel may email the Judicial Assistant by 8:00 a.m. on the hearing day to submit on a tentative ruling; email must include case number, submitting party, and cc opposing counsel.
Moving party must file and serve an IDC memorandum no longer than 3 pages at least 5 court days before the IDC.
IDC moving memorandum first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentences per party’s position.
Responding party may file a responsive IDC memorandum no longer than 3 pages at least 2 court days before the IDC.
Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) must be completed before filing a discovery motion, absent a showing of good cause.
IDC requests must be filed online using form LACIV094 and list all disputed discovery issues.
Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
Written opposition to ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Ex parte applications must include an affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or other statutory basis for ex parte relief.
Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
FSC and trial documents must be submitted electronically; a paper trial notebook must also be provided to the Court.
Motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting the opposing party’s position.
Proposed special jury instructions must have at least 4 inches of blank space at the top of every page.