Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Steve Cochran's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Steve Cochran?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Steve Cochran. Department 306 does not accept courtesy paper copies unless directed by the court.

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Does Judge Steve Cochran require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Steve Cochran's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Parties must meet and confer in good faith to resolve discovery disputes before filing a discovery motion.

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How may parties contact Judge Steve Cochran's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Steve Cochran's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (213) 633-0516. Department 306 chambers telephone number is (213) 633-0516.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Steve Cochran?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions must be electronically filed except by self-represented litigants or parties exempt from mandatory e-filing.

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When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Steve Cochran?

The rule states a 10:oo a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:oo a.m. the day before the hearing.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Steve Cochran

Motions must be electronically filed except by self-represented litigants or parties exempt from mandatory e-filing.

Department 306 does not accept courtesy paper copies unless directed by the court.

Parties must meet and confer in good faith to resolve discovery disputes before filing a discovery motion.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:oo a.m. the day before the hearing.

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Ex parte documents must be e-filed except by self-represented litigants or those excused from e-filing.

Department 306 chambers telephone number is (213) 633-0516.

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