Judge Upinder S. Kalra's rules set a pre-motion procedure for motion in limine. Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per Local Rule 3.57.
Judge Upinder S. Kalra's rule states these limits: 3 pages. IDC memoranda are limited to three pages, filed and served at least four court days before the IDC.
Judge Upinder S. Kalra's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Responsive IDC memoranda are limited to three pages, filed and served at least two court days before the IDC.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. IDC memorandum opening paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and non-argumentative summary of each party's position.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. OSC cause must be in a written declaration based on personal knowledge, filed at least five days before hearing.
Parties may contact Judge Upinder S. Kalra's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email smcdept511@lacourt.ca.gov. Counsel submitting on tentative ruling must email court by 8 AM hearing day with case number, party, cc opposing counsel; all submit = final order.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Mandatory electronic filing is required for all parties except self-represented litigants.
A fee is required for covered filings, and the rule identifies waiver availability. Court reporters are provided only with fee waiver; request via FW-020 10 calendar days before hearing.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. All parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
Department 511 contact phone is (213) 633-0351/0350, available during courtroom hours (8:30 AM-12 PM, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, closed 12-1:30 PM).
Department 511 contact email is smcdept511@lacourt.ca.gov, available during courtroom hours.
Mandatory electronic filing is required for all parties except self-represented litigants.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
All parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.
Responding party's IDC memorandum must be filed and served at least two court days before the IDC.
Counsel submitting on tentative ruling must email court by 8 AM hearing day with case number, party, cc opposing counsel; all submit = final order.
Counsel must schedule an IDC by emailing the Courtroom Assistant with three possible dates.
IDC memoranda are limited to three pages, filed and served at least four court days before the IDC.
IDC memorandum opening paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and non-argumentative summary of each party's position.
Responsive IDC memoranda are limited to three pages, filed and served at least two court days before the IDC.
Moving party's IDC memorandum must be filed and served at least four court days before the IDC.
Motion hearing dates must be reserved via CRS; do not call courtroom to reserve.
OSC cause must be in a written declaration based on personal knowledge, filed at least five days before hearing.
Joint FSC documents must be submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.
Joint statement of the case must be neutral and not exceed two paragraphs.
Bench trial briefs are limited to 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per Local Rule 3.57.
Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration of meet and confer and opposing party's position.
Joint CACI instructions must be sent as editable Word file to SMCDept511@lacourt.ca.gov.
Expert declarations under CCP § 2034.260 must be submitted to court and opposing counsel by the FSC.
Court reporters are provided only with fee waiver; request via FW-020 10 calendar days before hearing.
Court reporter request form FW-020 must be filed 10 calendar days before hearing or trial.
Free court-certified interpreters available for limited English speakers; request via website or Judicial Assistant.