Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Virginia Keeny's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Virginia Keeny?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 5 copies, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. At least 5 copies of exhibits in 3-ring binders should be provided on the first day of trial.

View ruleSource: page 4, section TRIAL PROCEDURES

Does Judge Virginia Keeny require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Virginia Keeny's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. A hearing date must be reserved for any motion through the court reservation system.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Virginia Keeny?

Judge Virginia Keeny's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Excludes attachments. IDC briefs limited to 5 pages, filed at least 5 court days before the IDC.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Virginia Keeny?

The rule requires local rule certificate. Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

What must be included with hearing filings before Judge Virginia Keeny?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must arrange their own court reporter for hearings.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

How may parties contact Judge Virginia Keeny's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Virginia Keeny's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email SMCDept529@lacourt.ca.gov. Submit to tentative ruling by email to SMCDept529@lacourt.ca.gov by 8:00 a.m. on hearing day, including case name/number and copying all counsel.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Virginia Keeny?

Judge Virginia Keeny's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and adversary position. Continuances require written stipulation showing good cause; without stipulation, seek by noticed motion or ex parte application.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

Does Judge Virginia Keeny require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Virginia Keeny requires bundling for covered papers. Exhibits must be exchanged at the FSC unless otherwise agreed.

View ruleSource: page 4, section TRIAL PROCEDURES

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Virginia Keeny?

A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be posted by the case management conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

Is electronic filing required before Judge Virginia Keeny?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Remote appearances via LACourtConnect are permitted under CRC 3.670.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Virginia Keeny?

The rule states that filing is treated as not specified. Case management statement must be filed at least 15 days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION

What rule applies to service for complaint before Judge Virginia Keeny?

Proof of service is not required by this specific service rule. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 0 calendar days before hearing. All defendants must be served by the case management conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRE-TRIAL INFORMATION
Complete rules summary for Judge Virginia Keeny

Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq.

Continuances require written stipulation showing good cause; without stipulation, seek by noticed motion or ex parte application.

Case management statement must be filed at least 15 days before the hearing.

Remove off-calendar motions from the court reservation system.

All defendants must be served by the case management conference.

If not all defendants served, plaintiff must file a declaration at least 5 days before the hearing explaining service efforts.

Jury fees must be posted by the case management conference.

Remote appearances via LACourtConnect are permitted under CRC 3.670.

Remote check-in must be completed by 8:30 a.m.

Notice of intent to appear remotely must comply with CRC 3.672.

Technical issues with LACourtConnect should be reported by calling Department 529.

Parties must arrange their own court reporter for hearings.

Fee waiver parties may request a court reporter at least 10 days before the hearing using form LACIV269.

A hearing date must be reserved for any motion through the court reservation system.

All motion documents must include the reservation number.

Submit to tentative ruling by email to SMCDept529@lacourt.ca.gov by 8:00 a.m. on hearing day, including case name/number and copying all counsel.

IDC is not required before filing a motion to compel.

IDC briefs limited to 5 pages, filed at least 5 court days before the IDC.

Moving party must immediately notify the court if a motion is going off-calendar or continued.

Parties must arrange their own court reporter for trial at their expense.

Without a court reporter, parties must submit a joint daily summary of testimony by 8:30 a.m. the next trial day.

Interpreter requests must be made at the FSC and submitted to the interpreter's office.

Trial documents must be filed and served 5 days before the FSC.

Motions in limine must be filed with statutory notice for hearing at the FSC.

Parties must prepare and file a joint witness list, excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses.

Witnesses not on the joint list may be excluded from testifying.

Counsel must inform opposing counsel of next day's witnesses and order by end of each court day.

Each party must prepare an exhibit list in the specified format.

Exhibits must be exchanged at the FSC unless otherwise agreed.

At least 5 copies of exhibits in 3-ring binders should be provided on the first day of trial.

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