Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Tamara Hall's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Tamara Hall?

Courtesy copies are required for trial documents, motion for summary judgments, and motion for summary adjudications. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for trial documents and MSJ/MSA papers.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 4. Law and Motion

Does Judge Tamara Hall require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 4. Law and Motion

How may parties contact Judge Tamara Hall's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Tamara Hall's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Do not call chambers to check the status of lodged documents; check the court's website instead.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 10. Electronically Lodged Documents Which Require Action by the Court

Is electronic filing required before Judge Tamara Hall?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required or parties are self-represented.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 4. Law and Motion

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Tamara Hall?

The rule uses a 10:00 AM cutoff and treats filing as on submission. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 6. Ex Parte Applications

Does Judge Tamara Hall encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Tamara Hall's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Less experienced attorneys are encouraged to argue motions and participate in trial.

View ruleSource: page 8, section 11. Less Experienced Attorneys
Complete rules summary for Judge Tamara Hall

Courtesy copies required for trial documents and MSJ/MSA papers.

Paper courtesy copies of all MSJ/MSA moving, opposition, and reply papers must be lodged on the date of electronic filing.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System.

Parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required or parties are self-represented.

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

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

Less experienced attorneys are encouraged to argue motions and participate in trial.

Do not call chambers to check the status of lodged documents; check the court's website instead.

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