Los Angeles Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules

Central District moving parties must call to reserve motion hearing dates and note the date on the motion cover page.

Source text: In the Central District, the moving party must call the courtroom to reserve a motion hearing date and place the reserved date on the cover page of the motion.

Pre-arraignment bail change/OR release requests must be made via Bail Deviation Program by phone during specified hours.

Source text: All pre-arraignment requests to increase or decrease bail, or for an own-recognizance release, must be made through the Bail Deviation Program of the Los Angeles County Probation Department. Law enforcement may make a request to increase bail by telephoning (213) 351-0373 between 6:30 a.m. and midnight. A defendant or defendant’s representative may make a request to decrease bail or for an own-recognizance release by telephoning (213) 351-0311 between 6:30 a.m. and midnight.

Motions are not automatically scheduled; call the assigned department to reserve a hearing date.

Source text: No. Please call the assigned department to reserve a hearing date.

Counsel submitting on a tentative ruling must email alhdeptx@lacourt.org with copies to all parties.

Source text: Counsel wishing to submit on a tentative ruling must send an email to alhdeptx@lacourt.org, and copied to all counsel/parties, advising the court and all counsel of their intention to submit.

Parties must call the Judicial Assistant at 818-260-8438 to advise of settlement between Final Status Conference and trial date.

Source text: If you settle a case between the date of the Final Status Conference and the trial date, please, in addition to filing a Notice of Settlement at the earliest opportunity, call the Court’s Judicial Assistant and advise her of the settlement.

Notice for ex parte applications must be given by telephone, in person, electronically if permitted, or by other agreed-upon methods; if time permits, with five days of mail time.

Source text: Notice must be given via telephone, in person, electronically if permitted by the CCP or CRC, by other agreed-upon methods evidenced in writing, or, if time permits, with five days of mail time.

To submit to a tentative ruling, counsel must email by 8:00 a.m. on the hearing day with case number, submitting party, and copy all counsel.

Source text: Counsel may submit to the court's tentative ruling by emailing the court at COMDeptA@lacourt.org by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing, indicating the case number and submitting party, and copying all counsel on the email.

Law and motion hearing dates must be reserved by calling the courtroom; hearings are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.; CRS Online not used.

Source text: All law and motion hearing dates must be reserved. Hearings are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. This department DOES NOT use the CRS Online reservations system. Please call the courtroom to reserve your hearing.

Moving party must immediately notify court (phone + bulletin board) when matter is taken off calendar, per CRC 3.1306(b).

Source text: the moving party must inform the Court, at the earliest possible moment, that a matter will go off calendar. This is required under California Rules of Court 3.1306(b). Please also post the announcement on the e-service bulletin board and telephone the courtroom.

Hearing dates for motions must be reserved by telephoning the courtroom assistant at (213) 310-7011.

Source text: To reserve a hearing date for a motion please telephone the Courtroom Assistant at (213) 310-7011.

IDCs require in-person attendance, no LA Court Connect without leave, requesting party must provide 3 dates and book via phone with courtroom assistant.

Source text: To assist in the speedy resolution of actual and potential discovery disputes, the Court is willing to conduct an in-person voluntary Informal Discovery Conference (IDC). LA Court Connect appearances are not allowed for Department 38 IDC’s without prior leave of court. All interested parties must appear in-person in Department 38. Requesting party to first reach-out to all necessary participants and obtain three (3) dates when all can be physically present in Department 38 for the IDC. Requesting party to then contact the Courtroom Assistant (Gina Velasquez) to book one (1) of the three IDC dates at (213) 633-0158.

Remote trial appearances require pre-approval; approved remote appearances via ZOOM, link provided to Court via email.

Source text: Any proposed remote appearances must be pre-approved by the Court prior to Trial. If approved, remote appearance to be arranged by counsel via ZOOM with any necessary link provided to the Court via email.

Parties submitting on tentative rulings must email sscdept25@lacourt.org by 9:00 AM the day of the hearing, including case number, submitting party, and cc opposing party/counsel.

Source text: Counsel or self-represented party who intends to submit on the tentative must send an e-mail to the court at sscdept25@lacourt.org by 9:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. If counsel or self-represented party submits on the tentative, party’s or counsel’s e-mail must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing party or counsel.

Regularly noticed motions are heard Wednesdays at 8:30 A.M.; hearing dates must be reserved before filing by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

Source text: All regularly noticed motions (including motions to quash, demurrers, discovery motions, and motions for summary judgment) will be heard on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M. Hearing dates must be reserved before filing the motion by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-0526 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

Faxes are accepted only with prior approval of the Court via fax number (562) 753-0675.

Source text: Fax#: (562) 753-0675. Faxes accepted with prior approval of the Court.

Submit on tentative ruling by email to chambers by 8:30 a.m. on hearing day, copying all counsel.

Source text: You may submit upon the tentative by via email to smcdept509@lacourt.ca.gov by no later than 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing. Please send all copy of said email to all counsel (via email, fax, etc.).

Post-trial motions require calling the Judicial Assistant at (562) 256-2232 during public hours to reserve a date.

Source text: Post-Trial Motions: Call the Judicial Assistant and reserve a date.

Motion dates must be reserved via online system, not by phone.

Source text: Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings through the Court's online "Court Reservation System" www.lacourt.ca.gov. Please do not call the courtroom to reserve a motion date.

Parties must make joint postings on the e-service bulletin board, not unilateral ones, to avoid ex parte communications.

Source text: The court requires the parties to make joint, not unilateral, postings to avoid unauthorized ex parte communications.

Moving party must promptly notify the court when a motion is taken off calendar, via e-service bulletin board and telephone.

Source text: The moving party must inform the court, at the earliest possible moment, that a matter will go off calendar. This is required under California Rules of Court 3.1306(b). Please also post the announcement on the e-service bulletin board and telephone the courtroom.

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

Source text: Counsel may submit to the court's tentative ruling by emailing the court at SMCDept529@lacourt.ca.gov by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing, indicating the case name and number and copying all counsel on the email.

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

Source text: Pursuant to CRC 3.1304(b), the moving party on a motion must notify the court immediately if the motion is going off-calendar or is being continued.

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

Source text: By the conclusion of each court day, counsel are ordered to advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order in which they will testify.

Email communication with the court is prohibited unless explicitly directed otherwise.

Source text: Communication with the court via email is NOT permitted, unless explicitly directed to do so.

Plaintiff's counsel must call the court by 3:00 p.m. the day before trial to confirm the trial is proceeding, or face sanctions.

Source text: Counsel for Plaintiff must call Department S27 at (562) 256-2227 by 3:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the trial date to confirm that the trial is going forward, so that a jury panel will not be ordered unnecessarily. Sanctions may be imposed against each counsel if parties do not inform the court, before a prospective jury panel is requested, that the trial is not going forward due to settlement or dismissal.

Plaintiff must immediately notify court if filing first amended complaint instead of opposing a demurrer.

Source text: In the case of a demurrer to a complaint or cross-complaint, the plaintiff or cross-complainant must notify the court immediately if they will be filing a first amended complaint in lieu of an opposition.

Moving party must immediately notify court if motion is taken off-calendar or continued.

Source text: Pursuant to CRC 3.1304(b), the moving party on a motion must notify the court immediately if the motion is going off-calendar or is being continued.

Counsel must advise opposing counsel of next day's witnesses and order of testimony at end of each court day.

Source text: At the conclusion of each court day, counsel are ordered to advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order in which they will testify.

Counsel must call the courtroom to schedule an informal discovery conference.

Source text: If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel must call the courtroom to schedule an informal discovery conference (IDC) with Judge Leiter.

Parties must email the courtroom before 8:30 am on hearing day to submit on a tentative ruling.

Source text: If the parties wish to submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.

Parties must email the courtroom when continuing or withdrawing motions via the Court Reservation System.

Source text: Parties must use CRS to continue or withdraw motions; please also email the courtroom so we are aware of the change.

Plaintiff's counsel must call Department 731 by 3:00 p.m. on the court day before trial to confirm trial is going forward.

Source text: Counsel for Plaintiff must call Department 731 at (213) 830-0772 by 3:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the trial date to confirm that the trial is going forward, so that a jury panel will not be ordered unnecessarily.

Parties are prohibited from calling the courtroom to reserve motion dates.

Source text: Please do not call the courtroom to reserve a motion date.

To submit on a tentative ruling, email the courtroom before 8:30 am on hearing day with notice to opposing party.

Source text: If the parties wish to submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom at SMCDept224@lacourt.ca.gov with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.

Chambers email is sscdept27@lacourt.c a.gov; counsel must use this email to submit on tentative rulings with required case number, party identification, and cc to opposing counsel.

Source text: E-MAIL: sscdept27@lacourt.c a.gov Counsel who intend to submit on this tentative must send an email to the court at sscdept27@lacourt.c a.gov. If counsel submits on the tentative, counsel's email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.

Counsel must immediately notify the Court by phone or email if a motion is withdrawn within seven days of the hearing date.

Source text: Counsel are required to notify the Court immediately by telephone or email if a party withdraws or takes off calendar a motion within seven days of the scheduled hearing date.

Counsel submitting on tentative rulings must email the court by 8:00 a.m. hearing day with case number, party identification, and cc to opposing counsel.

Source text: Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative may send an email to the court by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. The email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.

Post-trial motions in Department 5 must be scheduled via email to sscdept5@lacourt.ca.gov with case number, title, motion type, and desired hearing dates; CRS is not used.

Source text: Department 5 does not use CRS (court reservation system) to schedule post-trial motions. IF THE PARTIES WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A POST-TRIAL MOTION, A REQUEST MUST BE MADE BY ELECTRONIC MAIL TO sscdept5@lacourt.ca.gov WITH THE CASE NUMBER, CASE TITLE, TYPE OF MOTION, AND A LIST OF DESIRED HEARING DATES.

Department 5 prohibits scheduling post-trial motions via telephone.

Source text: DEPARTMENT 5 WILL NOT SCHEDULE ANY POST-TRIAL MOTIONS BY TELEPHONE.

Ex parte post-trial motions in Department 5 must be submitted via email to sscdept5@lacourt.ca.gov with case number, nature, and copy to all parties; LA Court Connect is not used regularly.

Source text: BECAUSE DEPT. 5 IS ALMOST ALWAYS ENGAGED IN TRIAL AND DOES NOT CONNECT TO LA COURT CONNECT ON A REGULAR BASIS, PLEASE SEND AN E-MAIL TO DEPARTMENT 5 AT sscdept5@lacourt.ca.gov STATING THE CASE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE EX PARTE APPLICATION, WITH A COPY TO ALL PARTIES IN THE CASE, AND THE COURT WILL RESPOND WITH THE NEXT STEPS.

Do not call the courtroom to reserve motion dates; use online CRS instead.

Source text: Please do not call the courtroom to reserve a motion date.

Parties who cannot check in with the clerk by 8:45 a.m. must call the courtroom directly.

Source text: If you have not been able to check in with the clerk by 8:45 a.m., call the courtroom directly.

For technical issues with remote appearances, call the Service Desk at (213) 830-0400 immediately.

Source text: For any technical issues with remote appearances, call the Service Desk at (213) 830-0400 immediately.

Counsel with conflicting appearances must notify non-priority court at least one court day prior with conflict details.

Source text: If counsel has conflicting appearances, counsel must contact the court that does not have statutory or rule priority at least one court day prior to the scheduled appearance and provide the location, the time and case name and number of the other appearance, and the time when counsel expects to be able to appear.

Parties must notify sentencing court by noon day before sentencing of any non-counsel/defendant speakers, number, nature, length.

Source text: Any party desiring to have persons other than counsel and the defendant speak at time of sentencing must notify the sentencing court of the number of persons, the general nature of their comments, and the length of their presentation no later than noon on the court day preceding the sentencing date.

Parties are prohibited from calling the courtroom to reserve a motion date.

Source text: Please do not call the courtroom to reserve a motion date.

If motions in limine are numerous and time-consuming, parties must contact the courtroom assistant to schedule a separate hearing.

Source text: If the motions in limine will be numerous and time-consuming, the parties must contact the courtroom assistant in Dept. 508 to schedule a separate hearing for the motions in limine.

Parties may not contact the department to inquire about document status during the hold period.

Source text: Prior to these time periods, please refrain from contacting the Department to inquire on the status of your documents.

Moving party must confirm in writing if a motion is taken off calendar.

Source text: If the moving party takes a motion off calendar, the moving party shall confirm that fact to the court clerk in writing.

Parties must contact court staff at 213-633-0156 prior to hearing if late.

Source text: If parties/counsel are going to be late for a hearing, please contact court staff prior to the hearing at (213) 633-0156.

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

Source text: At the conclusion of each court day, counsel must advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order in which they will testify.

Party taking a motion off calendar on CRS must immediately notify Department 621 by telephone.

Source text: A party who takes a motion off calendar on CRS shall immediately notify Department 621 by telephone.

Hearing dates are reserved by phone, not through CRS Online; do not call on Wednesdays or Fridays before 1:30 p.m.

Source text: This department DOES NOT use the CRS Online reservation system. Please call the courtroom to reserve your hearing date. Please do not call the courtroom on Wednesdays and Fridays before 1:30 p.m., as court will be in session during those mornings.

Parties must contact court staff if late for a hearing.

Source text: If parties/counsel are going to be late for a hearing, please contact the court staff.

Moving party must notify court immediately and remove from CRS when withdrawing a motion.

Source text: If a moving party takes a motion off the Court’s calendar, the moving party must notify the Court immediately and should remove the item from the Court’s calendar on CRS. (CRC, rule 3.1304(b).)

Judicial Assistants will not respond to phone calls before 10:00 a.m. unless the call concerns a matter on that morning's calendar.

Source text: (Judicial Assistants may not respond to phone calls before 10:00 a.m. unless the call concerns a matter on calendar that morning.)

Counsel submitting on tentative ruling must email court by 8 AM hearing day with case number, party, cc opposing counsel; all submit = final order.

Source text: Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative shall send an email to the Court at smcdept511@lacourt.ca.gov by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. The email shall include the case number and identify the party submitting, with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel. If all parties submit, the tentative ruling will become the final order.

Counsel must schedule an IDC by emailing the Courtroom Assistant with three possible dates.

Source text: Counsel shall call or email the Courtroom Assistant (SMCDEPT511@lacourt.ca.gov) to schedule an IDC. Please be prepared with three possible dates.

Motion hearing dates must be reserved via CRS; do not call courtroom to reserve.

Source text: Law and motion hearings are conducted beginning at 9:00 a.m. Hearing dates must be reserved through the Court’s Reservation System (CRS). Please do not call the courtroom to reserve a motion date.

Joint CACI instructions must be sent as editable Word file to SMCDept511@lacourt.ca.gov.

Source text: Please send an editable Word version to the Court’s resource account (SMCDept511@lacourt.ca.gov) in the final format that will be actually presented to the jury.

Parties must check in with the Judicial Assistant between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. for hearings at 9:00 a.m.

Source text: The parties must check in with the Judicial Assistant between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. as the Court will take the bench at 9:00 a.m.

Email communication with the court is prohibited unless explicitly directed.

Source text: Communication with the court via email is NOT permitted, unless explicitly directed to do so.

Documents or media to be lodged must be emailed to resource account with cc to all counsel.

Source text: Any documents and/or media pertaining to a hearing that need to be lodged with the Court must be emailed to the Resource Account at smcdept506@lacourt.ca.gov with a cc to all Counsel/parties involved.

Parties/counsel who will be late to a hearing must contact court staff in advance.

Source text: If parties/counsel are going to be late for a hearing, please contact the court staff prior to the hearing.

Parties may not email the courtroom department without prior court approval; courtroom email is not regularly monitored

Source text: EMAILS: From time to time counsel/parties may receive emails from the courtroom. However, you may not email the department without prior court approval. The courtroom email is not regularly monitored

Counsel submitting on tentative ruling may email judicial assistant by 8am hearing day; email must include case number, party, cc opposing counsel.

Source text: Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative may call the courtroom or send an email to the Judicial Assistant by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. The email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.

Parties/counsel must contact court staff if they will be late for a hearing.

Source text: If parties/counsel are going to be late for a hearing, please contact the court staff.

Only one lawyer per party may examine or object to a witness.

Source text: If a party has more than one lawyer, only one lawyer may conduct the direct or cross-examination of a particular witness, or make objections to that witness.

Use CRS to continue or withdraw motions and email the courtroom to inform them.

Source text: Parties must use CRS to continue or withdraw motions; please inform the courtroom via email of any continuance or withdrawal of a motion.

Parties must immediately call the Court and post on the bulletin board when a motion will not proceed as calendared.

Source text: Whenever a motion will not go forward as calendared, the parties should immediately call the Court by and post on the bulletin board.

Parties may not email the courtroom without prior court approval; courtroom email is not regularly monitored.

Source text: However, you may not email the department without prior court approval. The courtroom email is not regularly monitored.

Parties must notify the clerk by phone immediately upon settlement or resolution of the action.

Source text: The parties are also requested to notify the Clerk of this Court immediately by phone, (818) 407-2249, upon settlement or resolution of the action.

Chambers phone number is (818) 407-2244, available during courtroom hours 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Source text: Telephone Number: (818) 407-2244; Courtroom Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Courtroom phone number is (818) 265-6423, available during 8:30 a.m.–Noon and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (818) 265-6423. COURTROOM HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – Noon; 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Parties agreeing to submit on tentative ruling may notify the Court by calling (818) 265-6422.

Source text: If both parties agree to submit on the tentative, you may let the Court know by calling the Court at (818) 265-6422.

LACourtConnect technical support available at (213) 830-0400, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays).

Source text: there is a dedicated Service Desk for LACourtConnect users. The Service Desk is available at (213) 830-0400, Monday through Friday (except court holidays), between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Department A14 contact phone number is (661) 483-5774.

Source text: Tel. No. (661) 483-5774

Department D's email address is GlnDeptD@lacourt.ca.gov, used for IDC requests and scheduling.

Source text: Department Email: GlnDeptD@lacourt.ca.gov

Department D's telephone number is (818) 265-6414 for scheduling and tentative ruling submissions.

Source text: Telephone number: (818) 265-6414

Department D phone hours are 8:30 AM-12 PM and 1:30-4:30 PM; best time to call is 11 AM-12 PM and 1:30-4:30 PM.

Source text: Telephone Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Phone calls from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. should be limited to matters pertaining to calendared cases for that day. The best time to reach Department D staff is between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Department F47 courtroom hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch 12-1:30 p.m.; contact phone is (818) 407-2247.

Source text: Courtroom Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Lunch Break 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.) Telephone Number: (818) 407-2247

Filers of medication capacity petitions must call the hearing coordinator at (323) 226-2911 to confirm receipt.

Source text: The person filing the petition must telephone the court’s hearing coordinator at (323) 226-2911 to ensure that the court has received the request for the medication capacity hearing.

Juvenile Court Tort Policy copies are available by calling the Presiding Judge’s Office.

Source text: A copy of the Juvenile Court Tort Policy may be obtained by calling the Presiding Judge’s Office at (323) 526-6377.

Temporary Restraining Orders department phone is 213-633-6363, available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Source text: Temporary Restraining Orders / Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Location 1ST Floor Room 100 Phone 213 633-6363 Phone Hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Unlawful Detainer Hub Clerk's Office phone number is 213-633-6333.

Source text: Unlawful Detainer Hub - Clerk's Office Location 1ST Floor Room 102 Phone 213 633-6333

Civil Clerk's Office is located at 1st Floor Room 102, phone 310-255-1963, with phone hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Source text: Civil Clerk's Office Location 1ST Floor Room 102 Phone 310 255-1963 Phone Hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Court staff must be contacted immediately for late hearings; general inquiries only during 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Source text: If parties/counsel are going to be late for a hearing, please contact the court staff. For all other inquiries, please contact the court staff between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Department X courtroom phone is (626) 293-2119, available during 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Source text: Courtroom Telephone No.: (626) 293-2119 Courtroom Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Source text: The court requests that, after the parties' counsel or any self-represented parties electronically lodge a document that requires action by the court (e.g., stipulation and proposed order, and proposed judgment), they please refrain from calling the court's staff to ask about the status of the document, and that they instead follow the document's progress on the court's Website (which the court updates as often as possible).

If a deposition reaches a breaking point, parties may call Dept. 508 to ask if the Court is available to informally resolve the dispute so the deposition can be completed.

Source text: Additionally, if the parties have reached a breaking point in a deposition where one party feels that they must adjourn the deposition to immediately bring a discovery motion pertaining to the deposition, the parties may call Dept. 508 - (213) 633 -0650 and ask if the Court is available to informally try to resolve the dispute so the deposition can be completed.

The lawyer designated to try the case must be present in person at the Final Status Conference; remote appearances are not permitted unless leave by Court is given, and motions for leave to appear remotely are due seven days before the FSC.

Source text: The lawyer(s) designated to try the case must be present IN PERSON at the Final Status Conference (FSC). Remote appearances are not permitted, unless leave by Court is given. Motions for leave to remotely appear are due is due seven (7) days before the FSC.

Parties may submit on tentative ruling by emailing the courtroom before 8:30 am on the hearing day, with notice to opposing counsel.

Source text: If the parties wish to submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.

Use CRS to continue or withdraw motions, and also telephone the courtroom to notify of the change.

Source text: Parties must use CRS to continue or withdraw motions; please also telephone the courtroom so we are aware of the change.

Department A's email address is restricted to submissions on tentative rulings only.

Source text: Dept. A email: COMDeptA@lacomt.org (for submission on tentative rulings only)

Do not call to ask status of electronically lodged documents; check court website instead.

Source text: The court requests that, after the parties' counsel or any self-represented parties electronically lodge a document which requires action by the court (e.g., stipulation and proposed order, and proposed judgment), they please refrain from calling the court's staff to ask about the status of the document, and that they instead follow the document's progress on the court's Website (which the court updates as soon and as often as possible).

Chambers is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch recess 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Source text: COURTROOM HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Lunch recess: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

To schedule an IDC, parties must agree on a date and provide the Judicial Assistant with 4 possible dates.

Source text: Contact the courtroom staff to schedule the IDC. Prior to scheduling the IDC on CRS or with the staff, the involved parties must agree on the date for the IDC. Prior to contacting the courtroom staff, confer with all involved parties and then provide the courtroom Judicial Assistant with four (4) possible dates that are agreeable to all involved parties.

Court reporter form must be emailed to WRdept834@lacourt.ca.gov.

Source text: The court reporter shall email the court reporter form to: WRdept834@lacourt.ca.gov

Interpreter requests should be made to court staff at least 2 days prior to hearing for best availability.

Source text: If you require the services of an interpreter for your hearing, please advise Court Staff no later than when you check in. Courtroom interpreters are not always available on the same day as requested. If you contact Court Staff at least 2 days prior to your hearing with your request for an interpreter, there is a higher chance we will have one available at the time of your hearing.

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

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-0516

Department A courtroom can be contacted via phone at (818) 901-4603 during posted courtroom hours for permitted purposes.

Source text: Telephone number: (818) 901-4603

Courtroom phone number is (213) 310-7011 for scheduling, informal conferences, and other court communications.

Source text: Courtroom Telephone No.: (213) 310-7011

Court email for courtesy copies and tentative ruling submissions.

Source text: The Court's email address is SMCDept507@lacourt.org. (also used in Section 9: The parties may also submit on the tentative ruling via email to SMCDept507@lacourt.org no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.)

Court phone number for tentative ruling submissions and general contact.

Source text: Telephone number: (213) 633-0647 (from header) and please advise the Court's clerk by calling (213) 633-0647 before the scheduled time for the hearing (Section 9).

LA Court Connect telephonic appearances are available for most pre-trial hearings except FSCs; contact (888) 882-6878 for info.

Source text: LA Court Connect is available for telephonic appearances on most pre-trial hearings except for Final Status Conferences (FSC) as discussed below. Please call LA Court Connect at (888) 882-6878 for more appearance information.

Clerk’s Office assistance is available by phone at (213) 310-7000.

Source text: For Clerk’s Office assistance, call the Court Support Service numbers: Spring Street Courthouse (213) 310-7000

Judicial assistants will not respond to phone calls before 10:00 a.m. except for matters on that morning's calendar.

Source text: (Judicial Assistants may not respond to phone calls before 10:00 a.m. unless the call concerns a matter on calendar that morning.)

Chambers telephone number is (213) 310-7002.

Source text: Telephone Number: (213) 310-7002

The Courtroom Clerk can be reached at 562-256-2237 during courtroom hours for scheduling, conference calls, and calendar changes.

Source text: Courtroom Clerk: 562-256-2237. During these hours, the phones will be answered and courtesy filings may be made. Please reserve a motion date by calling the Courtroom clerk at 562-256-2237. If you would like to set-up a conference call, please contact the Courtroom clerk at: 562-256-2237. If a matter is to be is taken off calendar, counsel is urged to call the Clerk as soon as possible. Please call 562-256-2237.

Courtroom telephone number is (562) 256-1465.

Source text: Courtroom Tel#: (562) 256-1465

Department R contact details: phone (562) 345-3717, email NORDept-R@lacourt.ca.gov, public hours Monday-Friday 8:30-12:00 & 1:30-4:30.

Source text: Telephone Number: (562) 345-3717 Email: NORDept-R@lacourt.ca.gov Public Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30-12:00 & 1:30-4:30

Contact Courtroom Assistant to arrange settlement conference; contact Judicial Assistant for stipulation.

Source text: Please contact the Courtroom Assistant to arrange a conference. Contact the Judicial Assistant to obtain and execute a Stipulation for settlement conferences conducted by the trial judge.

Court Connect remote appearances are permitted for all matters unless otherwise ordered.

Source text: Court Connect appearances are permitted for all matters, including a hearing on a petition for writ of mandate (trial) or an ex parte application, unless otherwise ordered.

Court reporters are not provided; parties may provide their own, and remote appearance is allowed but in-person is encouraged.

Source text: Court reporters will not be present for the court's regular hearing calendar or ex parte applications. Any party may provide a court reporter. Court reporters may appear remotely, but the court encourages court reporters to appear in the courtroom to minimize audio complications and improve accuracy of transcription.

The clerk can be contacted via email at POMDeptEAO@LACourt.org for verdict form submissions.

Source text: Please also submit the Verdict Form to the clerk via email (POMDeptEAO@LACourt.org) in MS Word format.

Chambers can be contacted via phone at (909) 802-1126.

Source text: Courtroom Telephone Number: (909) 802-1126

Out-of-state depositions may be by video conference or telephone; no travel required.

Source text: If a deponent resides out of state, the deposition may be taken by video conference or telephone. The parties will not be required to travel to California, and the attorneys will not be required to travel out of state.

General inquiries to court staff restricted to 10-12 PM and 2-4:30 PM.

Source text: For all other inquiries, please contact the court staff between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

To schedule an IDC, parties should stipulate to three dates and email them to SMCDept407@lacourt.ca.gov.

Source text: The parties should stipulate to three possible dates, contact the judicial assistant and e-mail those dates to SMCDept407@lacourt.ca.gov.

Contact courtroom at (818) 989-6987 to reschedule multiple motions to the same date.

Source text: For multiple motions: After motions are reserved through the online reservation system, please call the courtroom directly at (818) 989-6987 for assistance with rescheduling them for the same date.

Chambers can be contacted by phone at (562) 256-2217 for scheduling and other matters.

Source text: Courtroom Telephone Number: (562) 256-2217

Chambers can be contacted via email at smcdept408@lacourt.ca.gov for scheduling or emergencies.

Source text: Courtroom email: smcdept408@lacourt.ca.gov

Chambers can be contacted via phone at (213) 633-0154 for scheduling or emergencies.

Source text: Courtroom Tel. #: (213) 633-0154

Chambers email address is tordepte@lacourt.ca.gov.

Source text: COURTROOM EMAIL: tordepte@lacourt.ca.gov

Chambers telephone number is (310) 787-3713.

Source text: COURTROOM TELEPHONE: (310) 787-3713

Trial counsel must appear in person at the final status conference and on the trial date.

Source text: Trial counsel are to appear in person at the final status conference and on the trial date.

Chambers phone number is 213-310-7128.

Source text: PHONE: 213-310-7128

Chambers email address is sscd@t28@lacourt.ca.gov.

Source text: E-MAIL: sscd@t28@lacourt.ca.gov

Department 26 telephone number is (213) 310-7026 with hours 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 310-7026 Telephone Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

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).

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-0351/0350 EMAIL: smcdept511@lacourt.ca.gov COURTROOM HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. (Closed for Lunch: 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.)

Department 511 contact email is smcdept511@lacourt.ca.gov, available during courtroom hours.

Source text: EMAIL: smcdept511@lacourt.ca.gov COURTROOM HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. (Closed for Lunch: 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.)

Free court-certified interpreters available for limited English speakers; request via website or Judicial Assistant.

Source text: Court-certified language interpreters will be provided to limited English-speaking litigants free of charge. Please make the request at the court’s website at language access services or inform the Judicial Assistant as soon as possible.

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

Source text: If you are having trouble connecting through LACourtConnect or cannot be heard by the court, telephone Department 529 and advise the CA/JA of the problem.

The court posts tentative rulings on most motions the afternoon before the hearing.

Source text: The Court will post a tentative ruling on most motions the afternoon prior to the hearing date.

Ex parte applications are heard Monday-Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Source text: The Court typically hears Ex Parte Applications Monday- Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Court Connect remote appearances are permitted for all matters.

Source text: Court Connect appearances are permitted for all matters, including a hearing on a petition for writ of mandate (trial), or an ex parte application.

Counsel may submit on tentative ruling by emailing the courtroom.

Source text: In matters for which a Tentative Ruling is provided, counsel wishing to submit on the Tentative should email the courtroom at smcdept400@lacourt.ca.gov.

Chambers can be contacted via phone at (213) 633-0689 during courtroom hours for scheduling and conferences.

Source text: COURTROOM HOURS: 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. TELEPHONE: (213) 633-0689 Please call the Judicial Assistant at (213) 633-0689.

Parties should not call chambers to inquire about the status of lodged documents; instead, they should check the court's website.

Source text: The court requests that, after the parties' counsel or any self-represented parties electronically lodge a document which requires action by the court (e.g., stipulation and proposed order, and proposed judgment), they please refrain from calling the court's staff to ask about the status of the document, and that they instead follow the document's progress on the court's Website (which the court updates as soon and as often as possible).

Parties who wish to submit on the tentative ruling must notify courtroom staff by phone and immediately notify the other side that they will not appear at the hearing.

Source text: Parties who wish to submit on the tentative ruling must notify courtroom staff by phone. If you submit on the tentative, you must immediately notify the other side that you will not appear at the hearing.

If your matter is scheduled for both a motion and a status conference on the same day, you may submit on the tentative but must appear (remotely or in person) to conduct the status conference.

Source text: If your matter is scheduled for both a motion and some form of status conference on the same day, you may submit on the tentative, but you must appear (remotely or in person) to conduct the status conference.

If a moving party fails to appear, the motion or application may be ruled upon or taken off-calendar at the Court's discretion.

Source text: If a moving party fails to appear, his or her motion or application may either be ruled upon, or taken off-calendar, at the Court’s discretion.

The lawyer designated to try the case must be present in person at the Final Status Conference; remote appearances are not permitted.

Source text: The lawyer(s) designated to try the case must be present IN PERSON at the Final Status Conference (FSC). Remote appearances are not permitted.

At the FSC, the Court will require parties to provide information on efforts made to resolve the matter through settlement conference(s) and/or informal or formal mediation; parties are expected to have exhausted their ability to resolve the matter before trial.

Source text: At the FSC, the Court will require the parties to provide the Court with information as to the efforts made by the parties to resolve the matter through settlement conference(s) and/or informal or formal mediation. The Court expects the parties to have exhausted their ability to resolve the matter before proceeding with trial.

Courtroom phone number is (213) 633-0655; hours are 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM Mon-Fri, closed 12-1:30 PM.

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-0655 COURTROOM HOURS: Monday through Friday (Except for Legal Holidays) 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. (Closed for Lunch: 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.)

Department 632 clerk can be reached by phone at (213) 633-1091 during 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-1091 Telephone Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Chambers phone number is (818) 901-4614, available during 8:30 AM-12 PM and 1:30 PM-4:30 PM.

Source text: Telephone Number: (818} 901-4614 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For CourtConnect issues, call chambers at (818) 901-4614 after trying to reconnect.

Source text: COURTCONNECT: If you are not admitted to the call within 10 minutes, please disconnect and re-connect. If that does not work, please call the department at (818) 901-4614.

Chambers can be contacted via phone at (626) 396-3117.

Source text: Telephone: (626) 396-3117

IDC dates must be reserved by calling Department 58 staff after meet and confer.

Source text: After meeting and conferring about available dates for an IDC, the moving/propounding party should reserve an IDC by calling Dept. 58’s staff.

Chambers phone number is 310-281-2425, available during 8:30-12 and 1:30-4:30.

Source text: Courtroom Telephone: 310-281-2425 Courtroom Hours: 8:30-12, 1:30-4:30

Parties must not call chambers to inquire about status of lodged documents; check court website instead.

Source text: the court requests that, after the parties’ counsel or any self-represented parties electronically lodge a document which requires action by the court (e.g., stipulation and proposed order, and proposed judgment), they refrain from calling the court’s staff to ask about the status of the document, and that they instead follow the document’s progress on the court’s Website

Chambers phone number is (626) 396-5048, inquiries accepted 10 AM-12 PM or 2 PM-4:30 PM.

Source text: Telephone Number: (626) 396-5048. For all other inquiries, please contact the court staff between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Call the courtroom to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference

Source text: Please call the courtroom to schedule the IDC.

Telephonic appearance arrangements via LACourtConnect must be made at least 3 hours before hearing.

Source text: Counsel will need to make arrangements with LACourtConnect at least three hours before the hearing.

Department 300 phone number is (213) 633-0514, available during courtroom hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, closed for lunch 12:00 PM-1:30 PM.

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-0514 COURTROOM HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. (Closed for Lunch: 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.)

Department 300 email address is SMCDept300@lacourt.ca.gov, used for submitting trial documents.

Source text: EMAIL SMCDept300@lacourt.ca.gov

Chambers phone number is (213) 633-0253, available during courtroom hours (8:30 AM-12 PM, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM, closed 12-1:30 PM).

Source text: Telephone Number: (213) 633-0253 Courtroom Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Courtroom is closed during the lunch hour)

Courtroom email only responds to tentative ruling emails; other emails receive no response.

Source text: SMCDept224@lacourt.ca.gov (emails regarding anything other than tentative rulings will not receive a response)

Proposed judgments are held 10-15 days, proposed orders 5-10 days before signing; do not inquire before these periods.

Source text: The Court is required to hold proposed judgments for 10-15 days and proposed orders for 5-10 days (depending on the manner of service) before signing them, to consider any timely objections. Prior to these time periods, please refrain from contacting the department to inquire on the status of your documents.

Department 27 judicial assistants are available by phone at 213-310-7127 with restricted response hours.

Source text: PHONE: 213-310-7127 (Judicial Assistants will not respond to calls before 10:30 a.m. unless the call concerns a matter on calendar that morning. The best time to reach Judicial Assistants is after 3:00 p.m.)

Clerk’s Office assistance is available by phone at 213-830-0800 (Stanley Mosk) and 213-310-7000 (Spring St) during specified weekday hours.

Source text: For Clerk’s Office assistance, call the Court Support Service numbers: 213-830-0800 Stanley Mosk & 213-310-7000 Spring St Call centers are available for assistance from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Court holidays.

Self-Help services are available by phone at 213-830-0845.

Source text: For Self-Help services, call the Self-Help Center for assistance at 213-830-0845.

Department P contact details: phone 562-345-3727, email NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov, hours M-F 8:30am-12pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm.

Source text: Telephone Number: 562-345-3727 Email: NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Counsel may call the courtroom by 8:00 a.m. on the hearing day to submit on a tentative ruling.

Source text: Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative may call the courtroom or send an email to the Judicial Assistant by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.

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.

Source text: Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative may call the courtroom or send an email to the Judicial Assistant by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. The email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.

Department L chambers can be contacted via phone at 562-345-3705 during specified hours.

Source text: Telephone Number: 562-345-3705

Department L chambers can be contacted via email at NORDept-L@lacourt.ca.gov during specified hours.

Source text: Email: NORDept-L@lacourt.ca.gov

IDCs are scheduled at 11:00 AM on non-trial days; schedule by calling the Judicial Assistant after meet and confer.

Source text: To schedule an IDC, counsel should meet and confer as to a proposed time and call the Judicial Assistant to schedule the hearing. IDC’s may be scheduled at 11:00 AM on any day that the court is not engaged in trial.

VSCs are scheduled at 11:00 AM or 1:30 PM on non-trial days; schedule by calling the Judicial Assistant after meet and confer.

Source text: To schedule a VSC, counsel should meet and confer as to a proposed time and call the Judicial Assistant to schedule a conference. VSC’s may be scheduled at 11:00 AM or 1:30 PM on any day that the court is not in trial.

Chambers phone contact is 310-787-3834, reachable via Judicial or Courtroom Assistant.

Source text: Courtroom Telephone: 787-3834; Courtroom Assistant: Patricia Aranda (310).

Chambers email contact is tordeptp@lacourt.ca.gov.

Source text: Courtroom Email: tordeptp@lacourt.ca.gov

Non-late hearing inquiries to court staff must be made between 10:00 AM-12:00 PM or 2:00 PM-5:00 PM.

Source text: For all other inquiries, please contact the court staff between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Source text: Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Parties should not call chambers to check status of lodged documents; instead check the court website.

Source text: The court requests that, after the parties' counsel or any self-represented parties electronically lodge a document which requires action by the court (e.g., stipulation and proposed order, and proposed judgment), they please refrain from calling the court's staff to ask about the status of the document, and that they instead follow the document's progress on the court's Website (which the court updates as soon and as often as possible).

Courtroom is open 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM daily.

Source text: Courtroom hours: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Call (818) 901-4608 to schedule an informal discovery conference with the Court.

Source text: The Court is amenable to participating in informal discovery conferences upon request of all counsel. Please call (818) 901-4608 if you wish to schedule an IDC.

Department 5 chambers can be contacted by phone at (213) 310-7005 during courtroom hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Source text: TEL. NO.: (213) 310-7005

Department 5 chambers email address is sscdept5@lacourt.ca.go v, available during courtroom hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Source text: EMAIL: sscdept5@lacourt.ca.go v

Counsel may submit on tentative ruling by email to chambers by 8:00 a.m. on hearing day, including case number, party identification, and cc to opposing counsel.

Source text: Counsel who intends to submit on the tentative may send an email to the court at cwarren1@lacourt.ca.gov by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. If counsel submits on the tentative, counsel's email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.

Contact the courtroom at 310-255-1877 for remote appearance connection issues.

Source text: If you are having trouble connecting or have a poor connection, please contact the courtroom at (310) 255-

Courtroom hours are 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Source text: Courtroom Hours: 8:30-12; 1:30-4:30

Parties may submit on tentative ruling by emailing chambers before 8:30 a.m. on hearing day with notice to opposing party.

Source text: If parties wish to submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom (smcdept309@lacourt.ca.gov) with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the hearing.

Attorneys and self-represented parties may appear for ex parte hearings remotely by audio or videoconference on LACourtConnect.

Source text: Attorneys and self-represented parties may appear for ex parte hearings remotely by audio or videoconference appearance on LACourtConnect.

At the CMC, parties must be prepared to discuss whether they will stipulate to mediation with a private mediator and share costs, and what deadline to set.

Source text: The court expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to discuss before the Case Management Conference, and to be prepared to address at the Case Management Conference, whether the parties will stipulate to hold a mediation with a private mediator and to share the costs (typically, 50% paid by plaintiffs and 50% paid by defendants) and, if so, what deadline the court should set for completion of the mediation.

Notice of intent to appear and argue may be given by email or telephone.

Source text: Notice may be given either by email at BurDeptA@LACourt.org or by telephone at (818) 260-8412.

Department 78 chambers phone contact: (213) 830-0878, available during courtroom hours 8:30 AM-12 PM and 1:30 PM-4:30 PM.

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 830-0878 COURTROOM HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Department 78 chambers contact details: Judicial Assistant Diana Castro-Martinez and Courtroom Assistant Angela Comick at (213) 830-0878, email SMCDEPT78@lacourt.org, hours 8:30 AM-12 PM and 1:30 PM-4:30 PM.

Source text: JUDICIAL ASSISTANT: Diana Castro-Martinez TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 830-0878 COURTROOM ASSISTANT: Angela Comick TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 830-0878 EMAIL: SMCDEPT78@lacourt.org COURTROOM HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Attorneys must contact court staff by phone to reserve motion hearing dates; motions heard at 10:30 a.m., ex parte at 9:00 a.m.

Source text: Department 1 does not use the Court Reservation System (CRS). To set a matter for hearing, attorneys should contact the court staff to reserve a date for their motion. Unless otherwise ordered, all motions are heard at 10:30 a.m. Ex parte applications are heard at 9:00 a.m.

Courtroom C's telephone number is (562) 345-3702, with hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Source text: TELEPHONE NUMBER: (562) 345-3702

Courtroom C's email address is Nordeptse-c@lacourt.org, with hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Source text: EMAIL: Nordeptse-c@lacourt.org

Courtroom is open 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Source text: Courtroom Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Parties/counsel must contact court staff if late for a hearing.

Source text: If parties/counsel are going to be late for hearing, please contact the court staff.

IDC requests must be emailed to smcdept37@lacourt.org with three available dates at 11:00 a.m.

Source text: To request an IDC, counsel should email the Court (smcdept37@lacourt.org) with three dates when counsel are available at 11:00 a.m.

Contact court staff at (909) 802-1114 if late for hearing or need second call.

Source text: Courtroom Tel. #: (909) 802-1114 … If the parties and counsel are going to be late for a hearing or need a matter to be placed on second call, please contact the court staff.

Parties are prohibited from calling chambers to inquire about document status; status checks must be done via the court website.

Source text: Following the lodgment or filing of any document which requires action by the Court (e.g., stipulation and proposed order, proposed order and/or proposed judgment), the Court requests that parties refrain from calling Department 207 to inquire about the status of the document. Instead, parties should first check on the status through the Case Access function on the Court’s website -https://www.lacourt.org/casesummary/ui/index.aspx?casetype=civil

Counsel-of-record or equally informed counsel must attend the Case Management Conference; appearance counsel is not sufficient.

Source text: The Court requires counsel-of-record, or equally informed counsel (i.e., not appearance counsel), to attend the Case Management Conference.

Non-appearances at calendared hearings will result in orders to show cause regarding sanctions.

Source text: Non-appearances will result in orders to show cause regarding sanctions for failure to appear.

Trial counsel for all parties and self-represented parties must appear in person for the Final Status Conference.

Source text: Trial counsel for all parties, and self-represented parties, are required to appear in court, in person, for the Final Status Conference.

Parties with remote appearance connection issues must contact the courtroom at (310) 255-1890 by 8:30 a.m.

Source text: If you are having trouble connecting or have a poor connection, please contact the courtroom at (310) 255-1890 by 8:30 a.m.