Los Angeles Superior Court Document Filing Requirements

All electronic filings must comply with California Rules of Court Rule 2.257 (electronic signature requirements).

Source text: For purposes of this General Order, all electronic filings must be in compliance with California Rules of Court, rule 2.257.

No points and authorities other than supplemental memoranda may be filed for applicable discovery motions.

Source text: No other separate memorandum of points and authorities may be filed by either party in connection with the motion.

Joint discovery dispute statement must be single document signed by both counsel, contain all disputed requests and party contentions, no external references, verbatim interrogatories/answers if applicable, exhibits allowed, title page must include key dates.

Source text: The joint discovery dispute statement must be set forth in one document signed by both counsel. The statement must contain all discovery requests in dispute and, as to each such request, the contentions and points and authorities of each party. The statement may not refer the Court to any other documents. For example, if the sufficiency of an answer to an interrogatory is at issue, the statement must contain, verbatim, both the interrogatory and the allegedly insufficient answer, followed by each party’s contentions as to that particular interrogatory, separately stated. Exhibits to the statement may include declarations, proofs of service of the discovery requests at issue, and other documents. If allegations made in a prior filing are relevant, the filing should be cited by name, date filed, and page and line. Although the statement should present the disputed issues as concisely as the subject matter permits, no page limitations apply to statements regarding discovery disputes. The title page of the statement must state the discovery cutoff date, the final status conference date, and the trial date.

Joint witness list must include all intended trial witnesses (excluding impeachment/rebuttal), formatted with required columns, alphabetical order, expert designation, time estimates, and grand total.

Source text: The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint list of all witnesses whom any party actually intends to call at Trial and is actually expected to testify (please do not include other potential witnesses), excluding witnesses being called only for impeachment or rebuttal. (Los Angeles County Court Rule (Local Rule) 3.25, subd. (g)(5).) The joint witness list shall be organized with columns (in the format set forth below) which state (1) the name of each witness (in alphabetical order by last name), if the witness is being called to testify as an expert, and any special requirements or accommodations needed for the witness (e.g., interpreter, remote connection), (2) the party calling the witness, (3) a brief description of the witness’s expected testimony, (4) an estimate of the length of direct examination (in minutes), (5) an estimate of the length of cross-examination (in minutes), and (6) the total estimated length of examination (in minutes). At the end of the joint witness list, the parties and any self-represented parties shall add up the estimated times for all witnesses’ testimony and state the grand total in the last column in weeks, days, hours and minutes as appropriate.

Joint exhibit list must include all intended trial exhibits, formatted with required columns for number, description, offering party, stipulations, objections, and dates.

Source text: The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint exhibit list organized with columns (in the format set forth below) which state, as to each exhibit any party intends to offer at Trial: (1) the exhibit number, (2) a brief description of the exhibit, (3) which party is offering the exhibit, (4) whether the parties have stipulated to authentication of the exhibit, (5) whether the parties have stipulated to admissibility of the exhibit, (6) any evidentiary objections to admission of the exhibit, (7) the date the exhibit was marked for identification, and (8) the date the exhibit was admitted into evidence. (Local Rule 3.25, subd. (g)(6).)

Joint written statement of the case for jury trials must be filed, focusing on each party's own contentions and responses; required only for jury trials.

Source text: For Jury Trials, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a brief, joint written statement of the case for the Court to read to the jury. (Local Rule 3.25, subd. (g)(4).) Parties should not insist on particular wording for the other parties’ contentions but should simply focus on their own contentions and their responses. This should make it possible to always agree on joint statement.

Joint list of proposed jury instructions required for jury trials, formatted with required columns for number, title, requesting party, agreement status, objections, and court ruling.

Source text: For Jury Trials, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint list of proposed jury instructions (in the format set forth below) which states, as to each proposed jury instruction: (1) the jury instruction number (listed in numerical order), (2) the title of the jury instruction, (3) the party requesting the jury instruction, (4) whether the jury instruction is agreed upon or contested, (5) a concise statement of any objection, and (6) whether the jury instruction was given by the Court (Joint List of Proposed Jury Instructions).

Full text CACI jury instructions required for jury trials, no headers/footers, no party identification, departures from CACI must be explained.

Source text: For Jury Trials, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare a complete set of full-text proposed jury instructions, editing all proposed Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) instructions, inserting party names, and eliminating blanks and other irrelevant or inapplicable material. If there is an appropriate CACI jury instruction on a point of law, the Court expects the parties to request the CACI instruction instead of a specially prepared jury instruction. Any departure from CACI instructions should be clearly explained. The full text jury instructions should be in a form suitable to be provided to the jury. There should be no footers or headers or titles except references to CACI. The party proposing an instruction should not be identified on the instruction and the boxes provided when the tear-off forms were in use should not be used.

Opposition papers to motions in limine must identify the corresponding motion number in their caption.

Source text: Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their papers.

Joint verdict form required for jury trials; if no agreement, parties file separately. CACI forms preferred.

Source text: For Jury Trials, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint proposed general verdict form or a joint proposed special verdict form acceptable to all parties. (Local Rule 3.25, subd. (g)(8).) If the parties cannot agree on a joint verdict form, each party must separately file a proposed verdict form. When a special verdict form is requested, if there is an appropriate CACI special verdict form for a cause of action, affirmative defense, or other finding, the Court expects the parties to use the CACI special verdict form. Any departure from a CACI special verdict form should be clearly explained.

Joint chart of deposition/former testimony designations required if used at trial, with required columns, highlighted designations, tabs, and labeled transcripts.

Source text: If any parties intend to use deposition testimony or former Trial testimony in lieu of or in addition to a witness’s live testimony, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to discuss, and work together to prepare and file, a joint chart in the format set forth below (Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony). The parties do not, however, need to include in the joint chart deposition testimony or former Trial testimony they plan on using for impeachment purposes only. In the joint chart, each designating party’s designations of deposition or former testimony shall include columns which state: (1) the designation number and name of the witness, (2) the date and type of testimony (e.g., deposition or Trial testimony), (3) the page and line designations of the deposition or former testimony requested to be used, (4) any objections, (5) whether the other party has counter-designated any additional deposition or former testimony of the witness that relates to the designation, and, if so, the designation number of the counter-designation, and (6) the Court’s ruling. In the joint chart, each counter-designating party’s counter-designations of additional deposition or former testimony of the witness that relates to the designations shall include columns which state: (1) the designation number and name of the witness, (2) the date and type of testimony (e.g., deposition or Trial testimony), (3) the page and line counter-designations of the deposition or former testimony requested to be used, (4) any objections, (5) the designation number of the other party’s designation to which the counter-designation relates, and (6) the Court’s ruling. The parties shall attach copies of the pages of the transcripts of the deposition or former testimony they are designating or counter-designating to the Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony, with numbered tabs separating each deposition or Trial transcript. Each designation or counter-designation shall be highlighted, with each party using a different color highlighter. Deposition transcripts lodged with the Court should be labeled with the witness’s name, date, volume number on the spine (e.g., “John Doe, 12/24/20, Vol. 1 of 3”), as well as the case name and number if it fits.

Motions in limine must include declarations complying with Local Rule 3.57(a).

Source text: The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1005 and file declarations that comply with the requirements of Local Rule 3.57, subdivision (a).

Motions in limine must have captions identifying evidence to exclude and be numbered consecutively if multiple are filed.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to exclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively.

Privilege claims must be made by the deadline for information production and supported by a privilege log.

Source text: Any claims of privilege relating to the information required to be provided under this Order shall be made no later than the time information is required to be provided under this Order and shall be supported by a privilege log.

Referee reports for pretrial matters must include a place for the judge to enter an order if accepted.

Source text: For pretrial matters, the referee must include in the report a place for the judge to enter an order if the judge accepts the report.

Parties must serve verification with all produced discovery documents.

Source text: Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.

Declaration of service efforts required 5 days before CMC if defendants not served.

Source text: If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration to the court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service.

Motions to compel further responses require a four-column joint statement with specified content.

Source text: In the event a motion to compel further responses is filed, the parties are required to submit a JOINT STATEMENT consisting of a four-column document set up as follows: The first column will identify the number of the discovery request; the second, the text of the discovery request; the third, the text of the response; and the fourth, brief bullet-point statements, one from each party, as to why a further response should or should not be compelled.

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order and have filing fee paid before court appearance.

Source text: Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing in court.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with personal knowledge testimony of irreparable harm or exigent circumstances.

Source text: An applicant must make an affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.

Proposed orders are required for Unlawful Detainer ex parte motions.

Source text: Proposed orders are required

Small Claims plaintiffs must file proof of proper service prior to the trial date.

Source text: Trial Preparation: Prior to the trial date, Plaintiff must file proof of proper service.

Trial briefs must include 8 specified categories of information for all court and jury trials.

Source text: Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages: 1) A brief description of each cause of action and key affirmative defenses presented and the issues to be decided; 2) Statement of ultimate facts or issues to which you will stipulate; 3) Those facts established by admissions in pleadings; admissions by discovery and/or stipulation of the parties; 4) All contested issues of fact; 5) All contested issues of law, together with points and authorities supporting the position of the parties; 6) supporting the position of the parties; 7) A detailed statement of the damages and relief claimed, including a specific breakdown of the elements of damages claimed and the amount sought; and, 8) Any other information that will assist the Court.

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order with the moving papers.

Source text: the notice must be included in the declaration and a proposed order must be presented with the moving papers.

Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum must include a statement that the signer is familiar with the case and has authority to enter into stipulations.

Source text: l am completely familiar with this case and will be fully prepared to discuss the status of discovery and alternative dispute resolution, as well as other issues raised by this addendum, and will possess the authority to enter into stipulations on these issues at the time of the initial case management conference, including the written authority of the party where required.

Ex parte applications filed without a proposed order may not be considered by the Court.

Source text: Please note that the Court may not consider ex parte applications submitted/filed without a proposed order.

Ex parte applications require a proposed order and filing fee payment before appearing in court.

Source text: Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing in court.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for relief.

Source text: An applicant must make an affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.

Verifications must be served with all produced discovery documents.

Source text: Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.

Motions in limine require a pre-filing meet and confer and a sworn declaration attesting to the conference and opposing party's position.

Source text: Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine. All motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motion(s). Failure to include such a declaration will result in summary denial of MIL.

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order and be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Source text: Ex Parte applications, supporting documents, and a proposed order must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the Ex Parte hearing.

Joint exhibit lists must include pre-numbered exhibits, internal pagination for multi-page exhibits, and certified translations for foreign language exhibits.

Source text: Pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1110(f) and Los Angeles County Superior Court Rules 3.52 and 3.53, all exhibits must be exchanged and pre-numbered, except for those anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment or during rebuttal. Documentary exhibits consisting of more than one page must be internally paginated in sequential numerical order. Exhibits written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration attesting to meet and confer with opposing party, or face summary denial.

Source text: All motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motion(s). Failure to include such a declaration will result in summary denial of MIL.

Plaintiff must file a declaration 5 days before the CMC explaining service efforts if all defendants are not served.

Source text: If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration to the court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service.

Lemon Law and Motor Vehicle Personal Injury cases require a Joint Addendum filed with the Case Management Statement.

Source text: Please note that in Lemon Law cases the plaintiff must file with the Case Management Statement the Joint Addendum. Please note that in Motor Vehicle Personal Injury cases the plaintiff must file with the Case Management Statement the Joint Addendum.

Trial briefs must include claims and defenses, legal issues, damages sought, and other relevant information.

Source text: Each party shall file a trial brief succinctly identifying: (1) the claims and defenses that remain in dispute for trial; (2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); (3) the relief and calculation of damages sought; (4) any other information that may assist the court at trial.

Attorneys must file a joint status report 5 court days before the ADR Compliance OSC, detailing settlement efforts without revealing offer amounts.

Source text: Attorneys must file a joint status report five (5) court days before the OSC Re ADR Compliance hearing detailing all efforts the attorneys undertook to settle the case, but without revealing any settlement offers exchanged between the parties.

Parties must serve verification with all produced discovery documents.

Source text: Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.

Case management statements must be submitted per Cal. Rules of Court 3.725.

Source text: Counsel must comply with their obligation to submit case management statements pursuant to rule 3.725 of the California Rules of Court.

Jury instructions must include requesting party identification, status, withdrawal status, and a court signature line.

Source text: All requested instructions, per the foregoing, must be submitted in the proper form, which includes: a. At the top of each requested jury instruction, identification of the party/parties requesting instruction; b. Whether the instruction is to be given as requested or as modified; c. Whether the instruction is withdrawn; and d. A signature line for the Court.

Petitioner must file and serve all required notices, petitions, and supporting documents no less than 20 days before the structured settlement transfer hearing.

Source text: No less than 20 days prior to the hearing date on the petition, the petitioner shall file and serve the following required documents: a. Documents required pursuant to Insurance Code § 10139.5 (f)(2): 1. Notice of the proposed transfer and the petition for its authorization. 2. Proof of service on all interested parties. b. Documents required to be included in the notice and petition pursuant to Insurance Code § 10139.5 (f)(2) subdivisions (A) through (L) are the following: 1. A copy of the transferee’s current petition and any other prior petition, whether approved or withdrawn, that was filed with the court in accordance with Insurance Code § 10139.5 (c)(6). 2. A copy of the proposed transfer agreement and disclosure form required by Insurance Code § 10139.5 (a)(3). 3. A declaration of payee listing each of payee’s dependents, together with each dependent’s age. 4. A copy of the disclosure required in Insurance Code § 10136 (b). 5. A copy of the annuity contract, if available. 6. A copy of any qualified assignment agreement, if available. 7. A copy of the underlying structured settlement agreement, if available. 8. If copies of items (5), (6) or (7) are not available, a declaration setting forth that reasonable efforts to locate and secure a copy of the documents have been made, including making inquiry to the payee, and describing those effort, and including, if appropriate, a declaration of the payee in lieu of production of the underlying structured settlement agreement. If the subject documents are available, but contain a confidentiality of nondisclosure provision, a declaration summarizing the payments due and owing to the payee. 9. Proof of service showing compliance with the notification requirements of Insurance Code § 10139.5. 10. A statement that the transfer is in the best interest of the payee. 11. Notification of the time and place of the hearing and notification of the manner in which and time by which written responses to the petition must be filed, which may not be less that 15 days after service of the transferee’s notice, in order to be considered by the Court. 12. If the payee entered into the structured settlement at issue within five years prior to the date of the transfer agreement, proof of notice to the payee’s attorney at the time the structured settlement was created, at the address specified and containing the language specified in Insurance Code § 10139.5 (f)(L).

Notice of Related Cases must be filed in each related case per Cal. Rules of Court 3.300.

Source text: The Court requires timely compliance with Cal. Rules of Court 3.300 Re: Notice of Related Cases. The Notice must be filed in each related case.

Trial briefs must be signed, filed, and served on all parties.

Source text: The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.

Court reporter requests with fee waiver must use form LASC LACIV 269, filed 10 calendar days before hearing.

Source text: The Request for Court Reporting Services by a Party with a Fee Waiver should be filed at least ten calendar days before the hearing or trial for which the reporter is requested. The request must be made by using the local form (LASC LACIV 269).

All motions in limine must include a sworn declaration certifying meet and confer with opposing party and their position; failure results in summary denial.

Source text: All MILs must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motion(s). Failure to include such a declaration will result in summary denial of the motion(s).

Judgments, orders, and stipulations filed directly in the courtroom must include self-addressed stamped envelopes and conforming copies.

Source text: Judgments, orders, and stipulations may be filed directly in the courtroom but must include self-addressed, stamped envelopes and copies to conform.

Parties requiring a court reporter must file Form LACIV237 or LACIV236 in the courtroom prior to the case being called.

Source text: COURT REPORTERS: If you require a court reporter, you must provide your own. The following forms must be filed in the courtroom prior to the judge calling your case: Form LACIV237, if the court reporter is listed on the court's Pro Tempore Court Reporter Directory; or, Form LACIV236, if the court reporter is not listed on said directory.

Ex parte applications filed without a proposed order may not be considered by the Court.

Source text: Please note that the Court may not consider ex parte applications submitted/filed without a proposed order.

Paternity questionnaire must be completed by mother and father and filed with the court in all dependency cases.

Source text: The dependency court paternity questionnaire form must be completed by the mother and father in all cases and filed with the court in all cases.

Judgments, orders, and stipulations filed by self-represented litigants must include self-addressed stamped envelopes and conforming copies.

Source text: Judgments, orders, and stipulations must include self-addressed, stamped envelopes and copies to conform.

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order.

Source text: Self-represented parties must bring the ex parte application, declaration of notice, and proposed order to the Clerk’s Office for payment of filing fee by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing

Court reporter forms LACIV237 (approved) or LACIV236 (non-approved, requires stipulation) must be filed in courtroom before case is called.

Source text: The following forms must be filed in the courtroom prior to the judge calling your case: Form LACIV237 - for reporters listed on Court’s Pro Tempore Court Reporter Directory (court approved) Form LACIV236 - for reporters not listed on court’s directory (not court approved). NOTE: A stipulation is required for the appointment of court reporters that are not on the Court’s approved list.

All new civil case filings (except e-filed DA family law cases) must include signed LACIV 109 form; copy must be served with summons/complaint/petition.

Source text: In addition to the Civil Case Cover Sheet required by the California Rules of Court, a civil action or proceeding presented for filing in any district, other than electronically filed family law cases initiated by the district attorney, must be accompanied by the Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum and Statement of Location (form LACIV 109), signed by counsel for plaintiff, or the plaintiff if he or she is self-represented. A copy of the completed form must be served with the summons and complaint or petition.

Section 170.6 challenges must be made orally under oath or by written motion supported by a declaration.

Source text: A challenge under Code of Civil Procedure section 170.6 must be made orally under oath or by written motion, supported by a declaration.

Facsimile filed documents must include Form JC 2009 cover sheet.

Source text: (1) A facsimile filed document must be accompanied by the Facsimile Transmission Cover Sheet (Form JC 2009).

Fee waiver parties requesting court reporters must file LACIV 269 or FW-020 at least 10 calendar days before hearing/trial.

Source text: A party who has received a fee waiver may request an official court reporter pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.956(c)(2). The request must be made by using the local form, Request for Court Reporting Services by a Party with Fee Waiver (LACIV 269), or Judicial Council form FW-020 and should be filed at least ten calendar days before the hearing or trial for which the reporter is requested. If the requesting party received less than ten days’ notice of the hearing or trial, the requesting party must file the request as soon as practicable.

Non-conforming facsimile filings will not be accepted.

Source text: (9) A document received by facsimile that does not conform to the above requirements will not be accepted for filing.

Temporary judge orders must be filed in Department 1 (or 2 for family law) Stanley Mosk Courthouse, minute orders must be signed and include court reporter info.

Source text: All original papers must be filed with the court, and all applicable fees paid, within the same time and in the same manner as would be required if the court were trying the case. Signed orders of the temporary judge must be presented for filing to the clerk in Department 1, or Department 2 for Family Law cases, of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Minute orders will not be accepted unless they are signed by the temporary judge. If a minute order format is used, the order must set forth the name, address, telephone number, and CSR number of any privately retained court reporter or, if electronic reporting is used, the minute order must so state.

Judicial notice requests for district court files must be a separate document containing the case name and number, filed directly in the department.

Source text: The request must be made by separate document containing the case name and number and be filed directly in the department in which the matter is noticed.

Parties seeking to introduce oral testimony must file a statement per Cal Rules 3.1306 including the reason why evidence can't be by declaration.

Source text: Oral testimony is not allowed without court permission. A party seeking permission to introduce oral evidence must file the statement required by California Rules of Court, rule 3.1306, and must include in the statement the reason why the evidence cannot be presented by declaration.

Proposed non-standard voir dire questions must be submitted to the court in writing.

Source text: A party requesting the trial judge to voir dire the prospective jurors with questions that are not set forth in Standards of Judicial Administration, Standard 3.25(c), must prepare and submit to the court those proposed questions in writing and serve a copy on the other parties.

Central District moving parties must place reserved hearing dates on motion cover pages.

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.

Subpoenas duces tecum for nonparty documents must specify delivery by the first day of trial.

Source text: If a party proposes to obtain documents in the custody of a nonparty, as by a subpoena duces tecum, and those documents may be produced by certification or otherwise in lieu of personal appearance by a witness custodian, the request for those documents must specify that they be delivered not later than the first day for which the trial is calendared.

Deposition change lists must include page and line numbers of all changes.

Source text: If any changes are made in a deposition by the deponent after the taking of the deposition, counsel for a party deponent or in the case of a non-party deponent, the counsel who requested the taking of the deposition, must prepare and submit to all other counsel in the case a list of such changes, including the page and line numbers thereof.

Depositions must be signed unless waiver or certification per CCP 2025.540 is obtained.

Source text: Unless the signing of a deposition is waived, or certification by the deposition officer is obtained pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.540, all depositions must be signed and lodged with the clerk of the trial court before the commencement of trial.

Motions in limine must be accompanied by a declaration with specific required content.

Source text: Motions made for the purpose of precluding the mention or display of inadmissible and prejudicial matter in the presence of the jury must be accompanied by a declaration that includes the following: (1) Specific identification of the matter alleged to be inadmissible and prejudicial; (2) A representation to the court that the subject of the motion has been discussed with opposing counsel, and that opposing counsel has either indicated that such matter will be mentioned or displayed in the presence of the jury before it is admitted in evidence or that counsel has refused to stipulate that such matter will not be mentioned or displayed in the presence of the jury unless and until it is admitted in evidence; (3) A statement of the specific prejudice that will be suffered by the moving party if the motion is not granted; and (4) If the motion seeks to make binding an answer given in response to discovery, the declaration must set forth the question and the answer and state why the use of the answer for impeachment will not adequately protect the moving party against prejudice in the event that evidence inconsistent with the answer is offered.

Proposed judgment submissions must include the original and a complete, legible copy.

Source text: Whenever a proposed judgment is submitted to the court, the original shall be accompanied by a complete, legible copy.

Specially prepared judgments must include full party names and capacities (plaintiff, defendant, cross-complainant, etc.).

Source text: Specially prepared judgments must include the full names of the parties for whom, and against whom, the judgment is rendered, including their capacities as plaintiffs, defendants, cross-complainants, and cross-defendants.

Judgments for both debt and secured goods must provide for sale of goods first under UCC § 9504, credit proceeds to debt before writ of execution.

Source text: If plaintiff seeks recovery of both an amount owed and goods in which plaintiff holds a security interest to secure payment of the amount owed, the judgment must provide that sale of the goods should first take place pursuant to Uniform Commercial Code section 9504 and thereafter the proceeds of the sale will be credited against the amount owed prior to issuance of a writ of execution on the balance.

Applications for orders to release deposited money must state deposit amount/date, prior receipts, and exemption/vacate motion status.

Source text: An application for an order for the payment of money which has been deposited with the clerk of the court pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 708.710 et seq. must state: (1) the amount of money and date it was deposited with the clerk, (2) any amount previously received by the applicant, and (3) whether a claim of exemption or motion to vacate the judgment has been filed.

Applications for undeposited property/money must state deposit details, terms, interested parties, and entitlement reason.

Source text: An application to receive personal property or money, other than that deposited pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 708.710 – 708.795, must state: (1) when, why and by whom it was deposited, (2) any term or condition of the deposit, (3) the name and address of every person claiming any interest in it, and (4) the reason the claimant is entitled to receive it.

Applications for writs of execution on installment judgments must state order provisions, payments made, principal due, interest calculations, and assignment details if applicable.

Source text: An application for the issuance of a writ of execution as to an order or judgment for the payment of money in installments must state: (1) the pertinent provisions of the order or judgment, (2) the total amount which has been paid, (3) the amount of principal then due, and (4) the calculations as to any interest claimed. If the applicant is an assignee of the original creditor, the applicant must attach a copy of the assignment and state the date of service or notice of the assignment to the judgment debtor.

Applications for writs of execution, possession and sale must include the application form and the writ form completed in full except for seal and clerk signature.

Source text: A party who applies for a writ of execution, possession and sale or related orders must file the following papers: (1) Application for Issuance of Writs of Execution, Possession and Sale and Related Orders; (2) The Writ of Possession, Sale and Execution and Related Orders, completed in full except for the seal and signature of the deputy clerk.

Opening and opposition briefs in prerogative writ proceedings must state whether petition seeks traditional or administrative mandamus, and specify evidence for each if both are sought.

Source text: The opening and opposition briefs must state the parties’ respective positions on whether the petitioner is seeking traditional or administrative mandamus, or both. If the petition seeks both traditional and administrative mandamus, the briefs must specify the portion of supporting evidence pertaining to each mandamus claim.

Opening and opposition briefs must include a comprehensive statement of facts with each material fact cited to the administrative record (e.g., AR 23), avoiding block citations.

Source text: The opening and opposition briefs must contain a statement of facts which fairly and comprehensively sets forth the pertinent facts, whether or not beneficial to that party’s position, and each material fact must be supported by a citation to a page or pages from the administrative record as follows: (AR 23). The parties should cite to specific pages of the record (e.g., AR 56-57) and avoid block cites (e.g., AR 56-275).

Trial de novo request must be on Form ADR-102 and include proof of service on all parties.

Source text: A party requesting trial de novo must file the Request for Trial De Novo After Judicial Arbitration, Judicial Council of California ADR-102, with the court, accompanied by a proof of service on all other parties, within 60 days after the date the arbitrator files the award with the court.

Ex parte applicants must present a copy of the proposed order at the hearing.

Source text: The applicant must appear and present a copy of the proposed order on the hearing date.

Ex parte applications must include an allegation regarding special notice as required by California Rules of Court rule 7.55.

Source text: The ex parte application, petition or motion must include an allegation that special notice has been given, has not been requested, or a written waiver of special notice has been filed as required by California Rules of Court, rule 7.55.

Counsel must prepare proposed orders when no Judicial Council form order is available.

Source text: Counsel must prepare proposed orders and decrees of the court where no Judicial Council form order is available.

Proposed orders must include judicial officer name, hearing date, department, names of appearing persons, all ruled matters, and no text after judicial officer’s signature.

Source text: The proposed order must contain the name of the judicial officer presiding, the date of the hearing, the department, and the names of all persons appearing at the hearing. The order must set forth, with the same particularity required of judgments in civil matters, all matters ruled upon by the court. No text may appear after the signature of the judicial officer.

Orders probating a lost will must use the Judicial Council “Order for Probate” form with an attachment of the lost will/codicil terms.

Source text: The Judicial Council form “Order for Probate” must be used for an order probating a lost will with an attachment setting forth the terms of the lost will and/or codicil.

Orders affecting real property must include legal description, street address (if applicable), and APN.

Source text: An order affecting real property must include: a legal description of the real property, the street address (if applicable), and the Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”).

Orders settling accounts must include account period dates, approval language, property balance, and cash amount.

Source text: An order settling an account must state the beginning and ending dates of the account period and contain general language approving the account report. The order must contain a statement of the balance of property on hand as reflected in the Summary of Account and the amount of cash included in the balance.

Orders for periodic payments must include specified language for commencement and duration.

Source text: An order providing for periodic payments must contain the following language “commencing ________ and continuing not to exceed ____ months.”

Orders with attachments must have judge’s signature at end of last attachment, with notation in order body.

Source text: When an order has attachments, the place for the judge’s signature must appear at the end of the last attachment and an appropriate notation must be made in the body of the order indicating that the signature is located at the end of the last attachment.

Application for nunc pro tunc order to correct clerical error must include supporting declaration and proposed order.

Source text: When a signed order contains a clerical error, a party may obtain a corrected order by filing an application and presenting a proposed nunc pro tunc order correcting the error. The application for a nunc pro tunc order must include a supporting declaration and a proposed order.

Nunc pro tunc orders must use specified format, striking and restating corrected clauses.

Source text: The nunc pro tunc order must state substantially the following: “Upon the consideration of the application of _____________, to correct a clerical error, the (identify the order to be corrected, giving the title and date thereof) is corrected, by striking the following (set forth the portion to be corrected) and by inserting in lieu thereof the following (set forth the corrected language)”. To prevent confusion, the proposed order must strike the entire erroneous clause or sentence and then restate it as corrected.

Executed letters, order of appointment, bond (if ordered), and required forms must be submitted to clerk for issuance of letters.

Source text: Where the court orders issuance of letters (testamentary/administration) to the personal representative of a decedent’s estate, the executed letters, the order of appointment, bond (if ordered), the Duties and Liabilities of the Personal Representative form, and the Confidential Supplement To Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative form must be submitted to the clerk for issuance of the letters.

Confidential Supplement form must include personal representative’s date of birth and driver’s license number.

Source text: The Confidential Supplement To Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative form must be submitted by each personal representative and must contain the personal representative’s date of birth and driver’s license number.

Undeliverable notice envelopes must be placed in the court’s file.

Source text: When notice is returned as undeliverable, the envelope containing such notice must be placed in the court’s file.

Petitions to determine title to property must reference Probate Code section 850 in the caption.

Source text: The caption of the petition must reference Probate Code section 850.

Notice of hearing for title determination petitions must include property description and statement advising interested persons may answer.

Source text: The notice of hearing must contain the following: (1) A description of the subject property sufficient to provide adequate notice to any party who might be interested in the property. For real property, the notice must state the street address or, if none, a description of the property’s location. (2) A statement advising any person interested in the property that he or she may file an answer to the petition.

Bank account statements with tax ID or personal info must be filed under separate cover sheet with “CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT” caption.

Source text: If a bank account statement contains the estate’s or trust’s tax identification number or other personal information that would not ordinarily be disclosed in the account, inventory and appraisal or other non-confidential pleading filed in the action, the account statement must be filed under a separate case cover sheet and the caption must state “CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT” in capital letters so that it can be kept separately from the public record.

Self-represented parties must attach will/codicil copy with clerk’s stamp when filing Proof of Subscribing Witness or Holographic Instrument form, and may not use Attorney Certification.

Source text: A self-represented party must attach a copy of the will or codicil with a clerk’s filing stamp when filing the Proof of Subscribing Witness or Proof of Holographic Instrument form. A self-represented party may not certify the photographic copy of the will or codicil by completing the Attorney Certification on the Judicial Council form.

Foreign language wills/codicils require authenticated translation by certified translator attached to petition.

Source text: If the will or codicil is in a foreign language, a translation of the document authenticated by a declaration from a Judicial Council certified or registered translator, must be attached as an exhibit to the petition.

Commitment petitions must include a sworn affidavit/declaration, documentary evidence, and proof of service.

Source text: Every petition must include a sworn affidavit or declaration signed under penalty of perjury and documentary evidence in support of the commitment. [...] A petition must have a proof of service attached.

ECT petitions must include a treating physician’s declaration per W&I 5326.7 with required consultation and approval details.

Source text: The petition must contain a declaration by the treating physician in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code section 5326.7. The declaration must state that two psychologists or neurologists have consulted and have approved the proposed treatment. The declaration must also specify which physician was appointed by the County Mental Health Director and which physician was designated by the treating facility/hospital.

Petitioners who win firearm restoration petitions must prepare a proposed order for the court’s signature.

Source text: If the court decides in petitioner’s favor, petitioner must prepare an order restoring the petitioner’s right to possess a firearm for the court’s signature.

Brief Preliminary Evaluation Reports must include defendant and evaluation details, competence reasons, and be signed by the psychiatrist.

Source text: The report shall specify the defendant’s name, the date of the evaluation, and the case number or numbers. The report shall also specify the reasons for the psychiatrist’s opinion as to the defendant’s competence, including observed symptoms, and the defendant’s ability or inability to understand the nature of the criminal proceedings or assist counsel in the conduct of a defense in a rational manner as a result of a mental disorder. [...] The report shall be signed by the psychiatrist.

Petitioner's first filing in a family law action must include the Family Law Case Cover Sheet (FAM020).

Source text: The first paper filed by the petitioner in an action or proceeding must be accompanied by a Family Law Case Cover Sheet, (FAM020).

Moving papers for noticed motions must state the exact nature of the request on the face page and caption of form FL-300.

Source text: The moving papers must include on the face page and caption of form FL-300 the exact nature of the request for order or other non-Family Code request that is included in the request or motion.

All blanks on financial declarations must be completed; current previously-filed declarations must be attached to moving/responding papers.

Source text: The parties must completely fill in all blanks on financial declarations (including the Income and Expense Declaration), as required by California Rules of Court, rule 5.92. If a party claims that a previously-filed financial declaration is “current” within the meaning of California Rules of Court, rule 5.427(d), a copy must be attached to the moving or responding papers.

Court-ordered SC/MSC briefs must include specified case facts, proposals, and requests.

Source text: An SC or MSC Brief, if ordered by the court, must contain the following: (1) The times and dates of the MSC and the trial, set forth in the caption; (2) All relevant statistical facts, including the date of marriage, date of separation, length of marriage (in years and months); and the number and ages of minor children; (3) A recitation of the facts of the case and its procedural history, identifying all previous orders bearing on any matter in dispute; (4) Each party’s specific proposals regarding child custody and child and/or spousal support, together with computer support printouts if applicable; (5) The proposed division of community assets and community debts; (6) The amount of any attorneys’ fees, experts’ fees, or costs being requested.

Proposed judgments must be served on opposing counsel for approval; objections must be filed within 10 days of service.

Source text: In every case in which the court asks a party to prepare and file a judgment, counsel for the party so ordered must serve the proposed judgment on opposing counsel for approval as to form and file the approved judgment with the court. If the party ordered to prepare the judgment fails to do so, or if the opposing party files objections to the proposed judgment within ten days of service, the opposing party’s counsel may prepare and submit a proposed judgment to the court with a proof of service on the other party.

Stipulated judgments must include specified supporting forms and self-addressed stamped envelopes.

Source text: The following forms must be submitted: (1) Original and three copies of the judgment. The court will retain the original and one copy; (2) If child support has been ordered, the judgment must be accompanied by: a) A Stipulation to Establish or Modify Child Support and Order; b) If appropriate, an Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support; c) If appropriate, a Stay of Service of Earnings Assignment Order; (3) An Appearance, Stipulation and Waiver, including a stipulation that the matter may be heard by a commissioner sitting as a judge pro tempore; (4) Declaration Regarding Service of the Final Declaration of Disclosure. If the Declaration Regarding Final Declaration of Disclosure is waived, the waiver must be a separate waiver, not included within the judgment; (5) Original and two copies of the Notice of Entry of Judgment; and (6) Two self-addressed, stamped envelopes, addressed to each counsel.

Default/uncontested judgments require specified forms, all blanks filled, notarized signature of defaulting party.

Source text: The following forms must be submitted to obtain a default or uncontested judgment: (1) Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution; (2) Request for Default or Appearance, Stipulation and Waiver form, whichever applies; (3) Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure (Preliminary and/or Final, as necessary). If the Declaration Regarding Final Declaration of Disclosure is waived, the waiver must be a separate waiver, not included within the Judgment; (4) Original and three copies of the judgment. The court will retain the original and one copy; (5) Original and two copies of the Notice of Entry of Judgment; and (6) Two self-addressed, stamped envelopes, with the court’s address as the return address; As appropriate, the following forms are also required: (1) Current Income and Expense Declaration; (2) Stipulation to Establish Or Modify Child Support and Order; (3) Earnings Assignment Order; and (4) Property Declaration. All forms must be completely filled out. A party may not request orders in the judgment which were not requested in the petition. Filing fees will not be required from a defaulting party that has signed a judgment. The signature of the defaulting party must be notarized.

Parents must file the mediation orientation completion certificate with the Clerk of Court.

Source text: Each parent must complete the orientation before attending mediation. Parents will receive a certificate of completion which the parent must file with the Clerk of the Court as proof of completion.

Evaluators must complete Form FL-326 declaration showing compliance with education, training, and experience requirements.

Source text: A person not employed by the Family Court Services unit of the Los Angeles Superior Court appointed to conduct a child custody evaluation (“Evaluator”) must complete a Declaration of Private Child Custody Evaluator Regarding Qualifications (Form FL-326) showing compliance with all applicable education, training, and experience requirements.

Petitioners for minor's contract approval must use specified mandatory forms.

Source text: A petitioner must use the mandatory forms, as applicable, denominated as Petition to Approve Contract(s) of Minor(s) (FAM 172), Additional Minors-Attachment B to Petition (FAM 174), Parental Quitclaim-Attachment C to Petition (FAM 175), Waiver of Notice-Attachment D to Petition (FAM 176), Additional Contracts-Attachment E to Petition (FAM 177), Declaration of Lender-Attachment F to Petition (FAM 178), Additional Facts-Attachment G to Petition (FAM 179), Order Approving Contract(s) of Minor(s) (FAM 180), Additional Minors-Attachment A to Order (FAM 181), and Additional Contracts-Attachment B to Order (FAM 182).

Petition to approve minor's contract must include a separately filed proposed order.

Source text: The petition must be accompanied by a separately filed proposed order.

Contract subject to minor's contract petition must be attached as an exhibit.

Source text: The contract for which confirmation is sought must be attached as an exhibit to the petition.

Paid supervised visitation providers must file Form H272 declaration with proof of training attendance.

Source text: Pursuant to Penal Code section 11166.5(d), all providers of supervised visitation who receive payment for their services must complete and file a declaration/statement as provided on court Form H272. The provider must attach a copy of proof of attendance at a training program to the form.

Petition to establish parent-child relationship via gestational surrogacy must be filed with all specified petitioner and respondent documents.

Source text: The petition (FL 200) must be filed with the following documents. (1) Petitioner’s Documents: (A) LA County Gestational Surrogacy Cover Sheet – completed and signed (FAM-104); (B) Family Law Case Cover Sheet (FAM-020); (C) Summons (FL-210); (D) Stipulation for Entry of Judgment Re: Establishment of Parental Relationship (FL-240); (E) Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (Petitioner(s)) (FL-130); (F) Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment (Petitioner(s)) (FL-230); (G) Advisement and Waiver of Rights Re: Establishment of Parental Relationship (Petitioner(s)) (FL-235); (H) Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (Petitioner(s)) (FL-105); (I) Judgment (FL-250); (J) Judgment (long form); (K) Notice of Entry of Judgment (FL-190); (L) Copy of Gestational Carrier Agreement, Executed and Notarized (lodged as Exhibit to Petition); (M) Declaration of IVF Doctor; (N) Declaration(s) of Petitioner(s); and (O) Declaration of Attorney for Petitioner(s) including as an exhibit Criminal Background Check for Petitioner. (2) Respondent’s Documents: (A) Response to Petition to Establish Parental Relationship (FL-220); (B) Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (Respondent(s)) (FL-130); (C) Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment (Respondent(s)) (FL-230); (D) Advisement and Waiver of Rights Re: Establishment of Parental Relationship (Respondent(s)) (FL-235); (E) Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (Respondent(s)) (FL-105); (F) Declaration of Respondent(s); and (G) Declaration of Attorney for Respondent(s).

Parties seeking appointment of privately compensated temporary judge must use Form FAM 200.

Source text: A party seeking the appointment of a privately compensated temporary judge must use the Stipulation and Order for Appointment of Privately Compensated Temporary Judge (FAM 200).

Petitions for disclosure of juvenile court records must be filed at the Children’s Court clerk’s office using Form JV-570.

Source text: A Petition for Disclosure of Juvenile Court Records (Judicial Council Form JV-570) must be filed at the Children’s Court clerk’s office.

Original petition for disclosure must be filed; additional copy with SASE required for conformed copy.

Source text: The petitioner must submit the original petition for filing. An additional copy with a self-addressed stamped envelope must be included if the petitioner wants a conformed copy.

Petition for disclosure must include specific records sought, access type, and reasons/purposes for access/dissemination.

Source text: The petition must provide the following information in order to establish good cause for access: i) The specific records being sought; and ii) The type of access. If the petitioner seeks to inspect or copy records, the petition must state the specific reasons for such access. If the petitioner is seeking to disseminate the records, the petition must indicate to whom dissemination is sought and the purpose of dissemination.

Motions to withdraw Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment cannot be heard without a filed proof of service for all necessary parties.

Source text: A motion to withdraw LSMT cannot be heard without a filed proof of service of all necessary parties.

Motions must be written, include supporting affidavit/declaration and points and authorities if applicable, filed in the department clerk's office, with hearing date/time obtained from clerk.

Source text: A motion must be in writing and accompanied by a supporting affidavit or declaration and points and authorities, if applicable. The motion must be filed with the clerk in the department where the case is pending, and a date and time for the hearing of the motion must be obtained from the court clerk. If the department is closed, the motion must be filed in the clerk’s office.

Demurrers must be written, filed before entry of denial/admission/no contest plea, with notice given at detention hearing or first appearance after petition filing.

Source text: Unless otherwise agreed upon, a demurrer must be made in writing and shall be before the entry of a denial or admission or plea of “no contest.” Notice must be given at the detention hearing or first appearance after the petition or amended petition is filed.

Joint trial statements must contain caption/date/time, factual information, expedited presentation plans, uncontested/contested issues, and detailed contested issue discussion.

Source text: The joint trial statement must contain the following: 1. Caption, date and time; 2. Factual information. A complete and objective factual statement of the case, including (i) a description (including filing date) of the petition forming the issues to be tried, (ii) the names, ages and relationships of all persons relevant to the proceeding and the names of their attorneys, (iii) the date and substance of any prior orders of the court which are pertinent, (iv) the date and substance of any documents which are pertinent to any contested issue, and (v) any other relevant information; 3. Expedited presentation of the case. Counsel must address the use of any expedited means of presenting evidence in an effort to reduce the length of trial, including stipulated facts, agreements regarding admission of evidence, and agreements regarding summaries of testimony. Each joint trial statement must include a stipulation listing (by reference to the exhibit list required by subsection 6.ii.a. of subdivision (d) all exhibits which may be received in evidence without objection, and a second stipulation listing (by reference to said exhibit list) all exhibits to which any objection as to foundation is waived; 4. Uncontested issues of fact and law. All uncontested issues shall be summarized; 5. Statement of contested issues of fact and law. A concise statement of each contested issue shall be included; and 6. Discussion of contested issues: A comprehensive discussion of each contested issue shall be provided, which shall include the following: i. Any factors relevant to that issue; ii. A list of all documents, schedules or summaries to be offered at trial on the issue, and a summary of their contents and purpose, copies of reports of experts to be offered at trial. The failure to comply with this provision may result in an order excluding the document, report, or testimony of the expert at trial; iii. The name and business address of any percipient or expert witness whom a party intends to call at trial, and a brief statement setting forth the substance of the witnesses’ testimony. This requirement does not apply to any witness anticipated in good faith to be called solely for the purpose of impeachment or rebuttal. The failure to comply with this provision may result in an order excluding witnesses, documents or expert testimony at trial; iv. Any legal argument relevant to that particular issue on which a party intends to rely; and v. Legal objections to evidence, including objections to witnesses, expert testimony, documents and reports.

Witness fee requests must use specific forms depending on whether County Counsel subpoenaed the witness.

Source text: A witness fee request must be submitted on either of two forms: (i) the “Request for Witness Fees” (available from the Office of the County Counsel) where County Counsel subpoened the witness; or (ii) the “Declaration and Order for Witness Fees” (available in the clerk’s office) for all other subpoenaed witnesses.

Detention or release applications must include a sufficient statement of facts supporting the request.

Source text: The requesting party must file an Application for Detention or an Application for Release setting forth the required statement of the facts sufficient to support the application.

Injury reports must be filed using Juvenile Form 5 (Report of Child’s Injuries).

Source text: The child’s dependency attorney must report the injury to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court using the form “Report of Child’s Injuries Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 317, subdivision (e)” (Juvenile Form 5) available online at the court’s website and in the clerk’s office at the Children’s Court.

Applications for order shortening time must state good cause and notice/position of opposing/co-counsel.

Source text: Counsel seeking an order shortening time must file an Application for an Order Shortening Time setting forth good cause, and facts concerning notice to, and the position of, opposing counsel and co-counsel.

Proposed orders must be separately captioned, denominated [PROPOSED] ORDER, lodged with clerk when motion filed, served on parties, and meet signature block formatting requirements.

Source text: The moving party must not include the proposed order as part of the notice of motion, a memorandum of points and authorities or as an exhibit or attachment to either. The moving party must prepare the proposed order as a separately captioned document, and must lodge it with the clerk at the same time the notice of motion or stipulation is filed. The proposed order must be served on all other parties with the notice of motion. The clerk must not file the order until approved and signed by the judge. The proposed order must be denominated as a "[PROPOSED] ORDER." If the order is granted, the court will strike the word “[PROPOSED]” upon signature. At least two lines of the text of any proposed order must appear on the page that has the line provided for the judge’s signature. Next to the signature line must be the word "Dated" with a blank left for the judge to write in the date. At least two lines above the signature line must be left blank for the judge’s signature. There must be no writing of any kind below the judge’s signature.

Separate notice of motion must be filed in each case when seeking identical relief in multiple pending cases; single pleading with all case numbers prohibited.

Source text: When a party has several open cases pending in the same court or before the same judicial officer, and seeks by notice of motion, or otherwise, identical orders or other relief in each case (such as a motion to consolidate or a motion to continue), the moving party must file a separately captioned notice of motion in each case and must not file one pleading containing all the case numbers in each case. If a party has only one open case, and all other pending cases are probation violations that previously have been ordered to follow the open case, then the pleading must only be filed in the open case.

Subsequent motions for same relief previously ruled on must be presented to same judge; if to different judge, must file/serve declaration with prior motion details.

Source text: If any motion, or other application for an order, has been made to any judge of the court and has been denied in whole or in part or has been granted conditionally, any subsequent motion for the same relief in whole or in part, whether upon the same or any allegedly different state of facts, must be presented to the same judge whenever possible. If presented to a different judge, the moving party must file and serve a declaration setting forth the material facts and circumstances as to each prior motion or application, including the date and judge involved in the prior motion, the ruling, decision or order made, the new or different facts or circumstances claimed to warrant relief, and the reason facts or circumstances were not presented to the judge who earlier ruled on the motion.

Continuance motions must be written, state grounds, opposing/co-counsel position, and proposed new date.

Source text: A motion for a continuance must be in writing setting forth the grounds supporting the continuance, the opposition or consent of opposing and co-counsel and a suggestion for a new date.

Ex parte applications (except jail medical exams) must be written and include captioned application, declaration, points/authorities, and separate proposed order.

Source text: An application for an order ex parte, other than for a medical examination in the jail, must be in writing and must include all of the following: (1) an application containing the case caption and stating the relief requested; (2) a declaration containing competent testimony as to the need for the order; (3) a brief memorandum of points and authorities specifying both the authority to grant the relief ex parte and supporting the relief sought; and (4) a separately captioned proposed order. (See Local Rule 8.6(b).)

Prosecuting agency must file Protective and Restraining Order Worksheet (Appendix 8.E) with complaint, information, or indictment.

Source text: The prosecuting agency must complete and file with the complaint, an information, or an indictment a Protective and Restraining Order Worksheet (Appendix 8.E) listing the case number and court location of the protective, visitation, or restraining order issued.

Parties must provide exhibit list to court before trial; prosecution uses numbers, defense letters for exhibits; multi-page exhibits paginated.

Source text: Prior to trial, after consultation with the clerk regarding marking of exhibits, counsel for the prosecution and the defense must provide an exhibit list to the court. The prosecution must use numbers to identify their exhibits. The defense must use letters. No exhibit may be referred to in open court unless opposing counsel has had an opportunity to examine it. Documentary exhibits consisting of more than one page must be internally paginated in sequential numerical order to facilitate reference to the document during the examination of witnesses.

Bail reinstatement/exoneration motions must be written, supported by declarations and points/authorities.

Source text: Motions to reinstate and exonerate bail bonds or bail deposits in all criminal cases where the defendant is not surrendered in open court, must be in writing and supported by appropriate declarations and points and authorities.

Family law and probate guardianship cases require UCCJEA declaration on form FL 105/GC 120.

Source text: In family law and probate guardianship cases, the information must be provided on form, Fl 105/GC 120, Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), until such time as the Judicial Council publishes a form specifically for this purpose.

Capital case counsel and prosecution must submit appearance log within 30 days of first appearance, in Appendix 8.B form.

Source text: Primary counsel for each defendant and the prosecution must provide the court with a log of each court appearance within 30 days of the first appearance in the court. The log must briefly describe the nature of each appearance and must be substantially in the form of the sample log contained in Appendix 8.B.

Penal Code 987.9 appearance logs must be in Appendix 8.B form.

Source text: The log must be substantially in the form of the sample log contained in Appendix 8.B.

Capital case counsel must submit exhibit lists within 30 days of first appearance, final list after sentencing, in Appendix 8.C format.

Source text: Within 30 days of the first court appearance, primary counsel must provide the court with a list of all exhibits introduced by each party at any pretrial hearings, motions pursuant to Evidence Code section 402 or preliminary hearings. Upon conviction and imposition of sentence, each primary counsel must submit a final list of all exhibits marked, including any exhibits or items that were referred to but not previously marked. The format of the lists must be substantially in the format shown in Appendix 8.C.

Record correction requests must include material or declaration to submit material within 10 days of request grant.

Source text: A request for addition or correction of the record pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.616, must be accompanied by either the material that is the subject of the addition or correction, when feasible, or a declaration that counsel will submit the requested material to the clerk within ten days after the request is granted.

Pro per motions must include proposed hearing date (if not pre-scheduled) and order request in first paragraph.

Source text: Unless a hearing date for the motion was previously scheduled by the court, motions and other applications for hearings must contain a proposed hearing date in the first paragraph. The first paragraph must also contain a brief statement of the order or orders requested.

Inmates filing jail condition motions must attach complaint and facility response to court papers.

Source text: If the complaint is not resolved by the facility commander's written response and if the inmate chooses to file a motion or writ, the inmate must attach to any papers filed with the court a copy of the inmate's complaint and the response of the facility commander.

Wende briefs must cite People v. Wende on cover or first page.

Source text: People v. Wende shall be cited on the cover, or the first page if there is no cover, of any brief requesting the Appellate Division to review the record on appeal to determine if there are any arguable issues that may require briefing. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.)

Writ petition must include proof of service when filed.

Source text: a) Where Filed. The original petition with proof of service must be filed in room 111A of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Habeas corpus petition filed with pending appeal must be verified.

Source text: (1) The petition must be verified.

Orders approving compromise of claims for minors/persons with disabilities must use Judicial Council form MC-351.

Source text: The order must be on Judicial Council form “Order Approving Compromise of Disputed Claim or Pending Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor or Adult Person with a Disability.” (Judicial Council form MC-351).

Orders establishing a trust must include all trust provisions in full.

Source text: When the order establishes a trust, the order must set forth the provisions of the trust in their entirety.

Trustees must file Notice of Commencement (LASC PRO 044) with attachments within 60 days of compromise approval.

Source text: The trustee(s) must file, within 60 days of approval of the compromise and trust, a “Notice of Commencement of Proceedings for a Court Supervised Trust” (form LASC PRO 044) and attach a certified copy of the order approving compromise, a copy of the executed trust instrument, and a copy of any required trustee’s bond.

Receipt and Acknowledgment of Blocked Account Order (MC-356) must be signed by depository and filed promptly.

Source text: The Judicial Council form A “Receipt and Acknowledgment of Order for the Deposit of Money to Blocked Account” (Judicial Council form MC-356) must be signed by the depository and promptly filed with the court pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 7.953.

Petitions to withdraw from blocked accounts must use MC-357, filed in Probate Division, may be ex parte.

Source text: In order to withdraw funds from a blocked account approved by a prior probate court order, Judicial Council form a “Petition for Withdrawal of Funds from Blocked Account” (Judicial Council form MC-357) must be filed in the Probate Division court. Petitions may be presented ex parte. In Central District cases, contact Minor’s Account Section, Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Facsimile filings must include Form JC 2009 cover sheet.

Source text: A facsimile filed document must be accompanied by the Facsimile Transmission Cover Sheet (Form JC 2009).

Proposed orders correcting errors must strike the entire erroneous clause or sentence and restate the corrected version.

Source text: To prevent confusion, the proposed order must strike the entire erroneous clause or sentence and then restate it as corrected.

PVP attorneys must file a written report with a verified statement confirming bar status, insurance coverage, and no conflicting party representation.

Source text: PVP Court-Appointed Counsel Panel attorneys appointed by the court must file a written report with a verified statement that: (1) The PVP Court-Appointed Counsel Panel attorney is an active member of the State Bar of California and no disciplinary actions are pending and none were filed against him or her during the past twelve months; (2) The PVP Court-Appointed Counsel Panel attorney has professional liability insurance coverage in effect with policy limits consistent with the value of the matter being handled; and (3) The PVP Court-Appointed Counsel Panel attorney has not represented any party to the proceeding except as stated in the report.

Fee declarations for compensation over five hours must list services by date, service type, and time spent.

Source text: A request for compensation for services in excess of five hours must be supported by a written fee declaration and served upon the appearing parties. The declaration must include a listing of services rendered by date, the service rendered, and the time devoted to that service.

PVP attorneys who do not appear in court must file and set for hearing a petition for compensation.

Source text: If the PVP Court-Appointed Counsel Panel attorney does not appear in court as part of his or her representation, he or she must file and set for hearing a petition for compensation.

Requests to observe juvenile court proceedings must specify reason for observation and be filed timely for Presiding Judge's consideration.

Source text: For the purpose of general education regarding the juvenile court system, a request to observe a juvenile court proceeding may be filed in the office of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court. The request must specify the reason for observation and must be filed so that the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court has time to consider the request and make the appropriate arrangements.

Contact request forms for dependent/delinquent children must be fully completed to avoid denial without prejudice.

Source text: A failure to fully complete all sections of the form may result in a denial of the request without prejudice.

Objections to requests for contact with dependent/delinquent children must be submitted in writing.

Source text: Any objections to the request must be submitted in writing to, and received by, the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court no later than (a) 15 calendar days after date of service, if the request was served by fax, email, or personal service, or (b) 20 calendar days after date of service, if the request was served by mail.

Parties filing objections to contact requests must include a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive the court's decision.

Source text: In order to receive a copy of the court’s decision on the request, the person or agency filing an objection must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Research access petitions must use Juvenile Form 6 and include copies of research materials/questions.

Source text: The petition for access to juvenile records for research purposes must be submitted using the “Petition and Order for Research” form (Juvenile Form 6) and include a copy of any materials/questions to be utilized in the research.

Research petitions require approval letters: university/school petitions need human subjects committee or faculty approval; human subject research needs IRB approval; student petitions need IRB and faculty approval.

Source text: A petition for research conducted through a university or school must include a letter of approval from the school’s human subjects committee or from a faculty advisor for a student request. Any petition for research proposing to conduct human subject research, as defined in 45 Code of Federal Regulations section 46, must be accompanied by approval from an Institutional Review Board (“IRB”). If the petitioner is a student, that request must be accompanied by an approval letter from the IRB of the student’s university and an approval letter from a faculty advisor.

Research petitions must include detailed purpose, information requested, subjects, methodology, dates, and benefits.

Source text: The petitioner must provide in detail a) the purpose of the research project, b) a description of the information for which access is requested, c) a description of the subjects of the research, d) the methodology to be used to obtain the information, e) estimated start and completion dates, and f) any benefits the proposed project may have for the court, DCFS or the Probation Department.

Relative Information Sheet must be completed and filed with the dependency court.

Source text: the dependency court form entitled “Relative Information Sheet” must be completed and filed with the court.

JV-505 Paternity Waiver of Rights form must be completed by paternity claimants and filed with the court.

Source text: The “Paternity — Waiver of Rights” form (Judicial Council form JV-505) must be completed by any person claiming paternity status or non-paternity, which shall also be filed with the court.

Wende briefs must cite People v. Wende on the cover or first page of the brief.

Source text: People v. Wende shall be cited on the cover, or the first page if there is no cover, of any brief requesting the Appellate Division to review the record on appeal to determine if there are any arguable issues that may require briefing.

All facsimile filed documents must be accompanied by Form JC 2009 (Facsimile Transmission Cover Sheet).

Source text: A facsimile filed document must be accompanied by the Facsimile Transmission Cover Sheet (Form JC 2009).

Civil actions filed in any district must include a signed certificate stating the filing ground authorization (except electronically filed DA-initiated family law cases).

Source text: Other than electronically filed family law cases initiated by the district attorney, a civil action or proceeding presented for filing in any district must be accompanied by a separate page bearing the title of the court and cause, stating which of the grounds specified in this rule authorizes the filing in such district and shall be signed by counsel, or the plaintiff if he or she is self-represented. If the ground is the residence of a party, his or her name and residence must be stated.

All electronically filed JCCP documents must include the JCCP action number and at least one underlying case number.

Source text: For Judicial Council Coordination Proceedings (JCCP) cases, all electronically filed documents must reflect the JCCP action number and at least one underlying case number.

Filing parties for JCCP documents must have authority or standing to file in the referenced case.

Source text: A filing party must have authority or standing to file in the referenced case.

Add-on petitions to coordinate existing Los Angeles Superior Court cases with a Los Angeles County JCCP do not need to include a copy of the LASC complaint(s).

Source text: An add-on petition to coordinate cases already filed in Los Angeles Superior Court with a JCCP assigned to Los Angeles County does not need to include a copy of the Los Angeles Superior Court complaint(s). There will be no fee assessed at the time of the electronic filing for the add-on petition.

Add-on petitions to coordinate newly filed Los Angeles Superior Court cases with a Los Angeles County JCCP must include a copy of the new Los Angeles Superior Court complaint(s).

Source text: An add-on petition to coordinate newly filed Los Angeles Superior Court cases with a JCCP assigned to Los Angeles County must include a copy of the new Los Angeles Superior Court complaint(s). The first paper filing fee(s) will be assessed at the time of the electronic filing for the add-on petition.

Add-on petitions to coordinate out-of-county cases with a Los Angeles County JCCP must include a copy of the out-of-county complaint(s).

Source text: An add-on petition to coordinate cases originally filed in any county other than Los Angeles with a JCCP assigned to Los Angeles County must include a copy of the out-of-county complaint(s). There will be no fee assessed at the time of the electronic filing for the add-on petition.

Pro hac vice motions with a single fee charged per court order must be filed in a single case with a list of all applicable cases.

Source text: For actions in which a single pro hac vice motion fee is charged pursuant to a court order, the submitting party must electronically file the application in a single case and submit a list of all cases to which this fee will apply.

Efilers in cases with 25 or more parties must include an electronic Bulk Party List in Excel or CSV format with specified columns with each filing.

Source text: Bulk Party List Requirement for all Cases with 25 or More Parties. Efilers in cases with 25 or more parties must include an electronic Bulk Party List with each filing. The Bulk Party List must be an Excel or CSV (comma-separated values) file and must include columns for first name/organization name, middle name, last name, suffix, AKA/DBA type, AKA/DBA first name, AKA/DBA middle name, AKA/DBA last name, and AKA/DBA suffix formatted as illustrated in Template B, which is attached to this order.

All electronically filed documents in JCCP cases must include the JCCP action number and be filed under the underlying case number.

Source text: Yes. For all JCCP cases, all electronically filed documents must be filed on the underlying case number and reflect the JCCP action number.

Add-On Petitions to Coordinate require specific attachments based on the case type being added.

Source text: • Out-of-County Cases: You must include a copy of the existing complaint with the petition in the same electronic envelope. • Existing LA County Cases: You must reference the existing LA County case number on the petition. However, you do not need to include a copy of the complaint. • New LA County Cases: You must include the new complaint with the petition.

LASC form PRO 003 must be submitted with guardian appointment petition and when letters of guardianship are issued.

Source text: A Notification to Court of Address on Conservatorships/Guardianship (LASC form PRO 003) must be submitted with the petition for appointment of guardian (or successor guardian), and at the time letters of guardianship are presented for issuance.

Proposed orders must be submitted separately, not attached to moving papers.

Source text: A proposed order must be separately submitted and not attached to the moving papers.

Petition for probate face page must include safekeeping case number if assigned.

Source text: The face page of a petition for probate must include the safekeeping case number of the will or codicil that is the subject of the petition if a number has already been assigned.

Self-represented parties must attach clerk-stamped will copy to Proof of Subscribing Witness/Holographic Instrument, and may not use Attorney Certification.

Source text: A self-represented party must attach a copy of the will or codicil with a clerk’s filing stamp when filing the Proof of Subscribing Witness or Proof of Holographic Instrument form. A self-represented party may not certify the photographic copy of the will or codicil by completing the Attorney Certification on the Judicial Council form.

Foreign language wills/codicils require authenticated translation attached as exhibit to petition.

Source text: If the will or codicil is in a foreign language, a translation of the document authenticated by a declaration from a Judicial Council certified or registered translator, must be attached as an exhibit to the petition.

LASC form PRO 003 and addendum must be submitted with conservator appointment petition and when letters of conservatorship are issued.

Source text: A Notification to Court of Address on Conservatorships/Guardianship and its Addendum (LASC form PRO 003) must be submitted with the petition for appointment of conservator (or successor conservator), and at the time letters of conservatorship are presented for issuance.

Proposed orders establishing testamentary trusts must set forth trust terms in present tense, third person, no will quotes.

Source text: A proposed order establishing a testamentary trust must set forth the terms of the trust in their entirety using the present tense and in the third person and not quote from the will.

Petitions to borrow money or refinance property must include existing encumbrances, financing efforts, debt service ability, loan costs, and bond sufficiency.

Source text: A petition to borrow money or refinance property must include the following information: (1) The existing encumbrances on the estate’s property, including whether there is a purchase money mortgage; (2) The efforts made to obtain the most favorable financing; (3) The estate’s ability to service the debt; (4) All loan costs, including but not limited to, loan discount points and broker’s commission/fee; and (5) The sufficiency of the existing bond and the need for an additional bond, if any.

Account petitions must state total bond amount, sufficiency, and need for bond adjustment.

Source text: The total amount of the bond posted, a statement on its sufficiency, and whether additional bond or a reduction in bond is needed must be set forth in the petition that accompanies an account.

Firearm restoration petitions must include discharge summary, and firearm details/receipt if seeking return of confiscated firearm.

Source text: The petition must include a discharge summary prepared by the last inpatient facility which provided involuntary treatment. In addition, if a firearm has been confiscated and the petition seeks to regain the firearm, a detailed description of the firearm, the name of the agency which removed the firearm, and a copy of the receipt given by the agency upon removal must be attached to the petition.

Petitioner must prepare a proposed firearm restoration order for court signature if the court rules in their favor.

Source text: If the court decides in petitioner’s favor, petitioner must prepare an order restoring the petitioner’s right to possess a firearm for the court’s signature.

Brief preliminary competency evaluation reports must include specified defendant details, opinion reasons, and be signed by the psychiatrist.

Source text: The report shall specify the defendant’s name, the date of the evaluation, and the case number or numbers. The report shall also specify the reasons for the psychiatrist’s opinion as to the defendant’s competence, including observed symptoms, and the defendant’s ability or inability to understand the nature of the criminal proceedings or assist counsel in the conduct of a defense in a rational manner as a result of a mental disorder. If the psychiatrist opines that the defendant is not competent to stand trial, the report shall address the issues regarding antipsychotic medication as specified in Penal Code section 1369(a). The report shall be signed by the psychiatrist.

Ex parte applications must comply with California Rules of Court rules 3.1200-3.1207.

Source text: Ex parte applications must comply with the requirements of California Rules of Court, rules 3.1200-3.1207.

Requests for informal discovery conferences must use form LACIV 094, be lodged in Department 52, and have a hearing date reserved on the Court Reservation System.

Source text: To request an informal discovery conference, please complete Los Angeles Superior Court form LACIV 094, lodge it in Department 52, and reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, which will reflect “Confirmed” upon approval by the court.

Upon accepting a Section 998 offer, file proof of acceptance and proposed judgment immediately.

Source text: If a party accepts an offer to allow judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 998, that party should immediately file proof of acceptance and a proposed judgment.

Notice of settlement may only be filed after the settlement agreement is fully executed.

Source text: The parties shall not file a notice of settlement unless the settlement agreement has been fully executed.

Motions in limine must include declarations complying with Local Rule 3.57(a) and CCP section 1005 notice provisions.

Source text: The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and file declarations that comply with the requirements of Local Rule 3.57, subdivision (a).

Joint list of proposed jury instructions must be in specified format for jury trials.

Source text: For jury trials, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint list of proposed jury instructions (in the format set forth below) which states, as to each proposed jury instruction: (1) the jury instruction number (listed in numerical order), (2) the title of the jury instruction, (3) the party requesting the jury instruction, (4) whether the jury instruction is agreed upon or contested, (5) a concise statement of any objection, and (6) whether the jury instruction was given by the court.

Trial brief must identify remaining claims/defenses, legal issues, relief, and other helpful trial info.

Source text: Each party shall file a trial brief succinctly identifying: (1) the claims and defenses that remain in dispute for trial; (2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); (3) the relief and calculation of damages sought; and (4) any other information that may assist the court at trial.

Joint witness list must be in specified format; witnesses not on list may be excluded except for impeachment/rebuttal.

Source text: The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint list of all witnesses whom any party intends to call at trial, excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses. (Los Angeles County Court Rule (“Local Rule”) 3.25, subd. (g)(5).) The joint witness list shall be organized with columns (in the format set forth below) which state (1) the name of each witness (in alphabetical order), (2) accommodations needed for the witness (e.g., interpreter), (3) the party calling the witness, (4) whether the witness is actually expected to testify, (5) a brief description of the witness’s expected testimony, (6) an estimate of the length of direct examination (in hours), (7) an estimate of the length of cross-examination (in hours), and (8) the total estimated length of examination (in hours). Any witness who is not included on the joint witness list is subject to being excluded from testifying at trial other than for purposes of giving actual impeachment or rebuttal testimony.

Joint exhibit list must be in specified format; exhibits over one page must be internally paginated.

Source text: The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint exhibit list organized with columns (in the format set forth below) which state, as to each exhibit any party intends to offer at trial: (1) the exhibit number, (2) a brief description of the exhibit including the total number of pages, (3) which party is offering the exhibit, (4) whether the parties have stipulated to authentication of the exhibit, (5) whether the parties have stipulated to admissibility of the exhibit, (6) any evidentiary objections to admission of the exhibit, (7) the date the exhibit was marked for identification, and (8) the date the exhibit was admitted into evidence. Note: All exhibits greater than one page must be internally paginated.

Full-text jury instructions must be on LASC LACIV 129 or equivalent Word format, using CACI instructions where appropriate.

Source text: For jury trials, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare a complete set of full-text proposed jury instructions, editing all proposed Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (“CACI”) instructions, inserting party names, and eliminating blanks and other irrelevant or inapplicable material. The proposed jury instructions shall be prepared on Los Angeles Superior Court form LASC LACIV 129 or in a Word document that is in the same format. If there is an appropriate CACI jury instruction on a point of law, the court expects the parties to request the CACI instruction instead of a specially prepared jury instruction.

Joint verdict form must be filed for jury trials; use CACI forms where appropriate.

Source text: For jury trials, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint proposed general verdict form or a joint proposed special verdict form acceptable to all parties. (Local Rule 3.25, subd. (g)(8).) If the parties cannot agree on a joint verdict form, each party must separately file a proposed verdict form. The court urges the parties to consider a general verdict form. When a special verdict form is requested, if there is an appropriate CACI special verdict form for a cause of action, affirmative defense, or other finding, the court expects the parties to use the CACI special verdict form.

Joint deposition/page line chart must be in specified format with highlighted designations and attached transcripts.

Source text: In addition to a witness’s live testimony, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to discuss, and work together to prepare and file, a joint chart in the format set forth below (“Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony”). In the joint chart, each designating party’s designations of deposition or former testimony shall include columns which state: (1) the designation number and name of the witness, (2) the date and type of testimony (e.g., deposition or trial testimony), (3) the page and line designations of the deposition or former testimony requested to be used, (4) any objections, (5) whether the other party has counter-designated any additional deposition or former testimony of the witness that relates to the designation, and, if so, the designation number of the counter-designation, and (6) the court’s ruling. The parties shall attach copies of the pages of the transcripts of the deposition or former testimony they are designating or counter-designating to the Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony, with numbered tabs separating each deposition or trial transcript. Each designation or counter-designation shall be highlighted, with each party using a different color highlighter.

Motions in limine must comply with CCP 1005 notice, have caption identifying evidence, numbered consecutively.

Source text: Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference. The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and file declarations that comply with the requirements of Los Angeles County Court Rule 3.57, subdivision (a). The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to exclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively.

Notice of Settlement must be filed immediately if case settles between Final Status Conference and trial; call Judicial Assistant.

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.

Waiver of objection to email/text/fax notice if not raised in opposition; ex parte notice declarations must comply with CRC 3.1204(b).

Source text: A party is deemed to have waived any objection to email, text or facsimile notice if no objection is raised in the opposition to the application. If the party does not attend the ex parte hearing, no waiver is implied. The declarations regarding notice must contain all the information listed in CRC 3.1204(b).

Written oppositions to ex parte applications are required.

Source text: Please prepare written oppositions. There rarely is a court reporter, so the Court needs to have parties make a written record of their opposition; additionally, the written opposition is very helpful to the Court in understanding why you are opposing the ex parte application.

Parties must immediately call the courtroom and promptly file a Notice of Settlement per CRC 3.1385 upon settlement agreement.

Source text: If the matter is resolved by a settlement agreement, the parties must call the courtroom immediately, advise the clerk or the courtroom assistant of the settlement agreement, and promptly file a Notice of Settlement pursuant to Rule 3.1385 of the California Rules of Court.

Moving party must file one-page IDC form 7 days prior to IDC; responding party may file response 3 days prior.

Source text: The party seeking the additional discovery must file Dept. 50’s one-page IDC form in the department seven days prior to the IDC, and the responding party may file the same form in the department setting forth a response three days prior to the IDC.

Parties not providing court reporter must submit draft agreed/appeal statements morning after each trial day.

Source text: if the parties decide not to provide a court reporter, Dept. 50 requires the parties to provide initial drafts of partial proposed agreed statements or proposed statements of appeal on the morning following each day of trial.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with specified testimony about notice and responses.

Source text: The ex parte applicant must file a declaration containing competent testimony detailing the information given in the notice as well as the other party’s/parties’ response(s) or intent to attend. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1204.)

IDC requests must use form LACIV 094, lodged in Dept A, with hearing date reserved on CRS, indicating meet and confer method.

Source text: To request an IDC, please complete Los Angeles Superior Court form LACIV 094, lodge it in Department A, and reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, which will reflect "Confirmed" upon approval by the court. The request shall indicate whether the parties have met and conferred in person or by videoconference.

If not all defendants are served before CMC, plaintiff must submit a declaration 5 days prior explaining service efforts.

Source text: If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration five (5) days prior to the CMC explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service. CRC 3.110.

Proposed orders must comply with California Rules of Court 3.1312.

Source text: Proposed orders must comply with CRC 3.1312.

Informal discovery conference requests must use form LACIV 094 and be lodged in Department 53.

Source text: To request an informal discovery conference, please complete Los Angeles Superior Court form LACIV 094, lodge it in Department 53, and reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, which will reflect “Confirmed” upon approval by the court.

Trial Binder must include specified tabs with required documents.

Source text: Tab A: Trial Briefs (Optional. If no trial briefs are filed, leave Tab A empty.) Tab B: Joint Witness List Tab C: Joint Exhibit List Tab D: Joint Statement to Be Read to the Jury Tab E: Joint List of Jury Instructions Tab F: Joint and Contested Jury Instructions Tab G: Joint or Contested Verdict Form(s) Tab H: Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony Tab I: Copies of the Current Operative Pleadings (including the operative complaint, answer, cross-complaint, if any, and answer to any cross-complaint).

Motions in limine must have captions identifying evidence to exclude, numbered consecutively, with opposition/reply papers identifying corresponding motion number.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to exclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively. Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their papers.

Motions in limine must be assembled in binders with MIL, opposition, replies, tabbed, indexed Table of Contents.

Source text: MILs must be assembled into binders containing: (1) the MIL; (2) opposition; and (3) replies to the MIL which are tabbed and indexed into a Table of Contents.

All ex parte applications must include a proposed order submitted separately from the application.

Source text: All ex parte applications require a proposed order, which shall be submitted separate from the ex parte application.

Joint appendices must include agency decision first, only cited pages in Bates-stamped order, with labeled tabs; pin citing encouraged.

Source text: The joint appendix shall include the agency decision followed by the pages actually cited in the parties’ briefs. The pages in the joint appendix must be in numerical Bates-stamped order no matter which party cited the page. Only the document pages cited in the parties’ briefs should be included in the joint appendix, not the entire document. To reduce the number of pages, briefs should pin cite, not blanket cite, to pertinent record pages. If it is necessary to provide context to a cited page, the joint appendix may include a document cover page or witness identification page. The joint appendix may have labeled side tabs separating the pages from different documents.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with affirmative factual showing of exigent circumstances per CRC 3.1202(c).

Source text: Ex parte applications are reserved for exigent circumstances and must comply with Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202(c): “An applicant must make an affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.”

Plaintiff must submit a declaration of service efforts 5 days before case management conference if defendants not served.

Source text: If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration to the Court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110.

Notice of case resolution must include caption, title, and case number.

Source text: The notice of case resolution shall be prepared on 28-lined legal paper to include caption, title, and case number.

Motions in limine must be in writing, served 10 court days before FSC, accompanied by LACCR 3.57 declaration, and numbered sequentially.

Source text: All motions in limine must be in writing and shall be served (in the possession of) opposing party or counsel at least ten (10) court days before the Final Status Conference date. Any opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing and served (in the possession of opposing party or counsel) at least five (5) court days prior to the Final Status Conference. Each motion in limine... shall be accompanied by a declaration in compliance with the requirements of Rule 3.57 of the LACCR. Each motion must be numbered sequentially (Plaintiff s Motion in Limine No., 1, Defendant’s Motion in Limine No.1).

Motions require hearing date reservation via CRS; moving papers must include reservation receipt number under caption and attach receipt as last page.

Source text: Parties must reserve hearing dates for motions using the Court Reservation System (CRS) available online (www.lacourt.org). After reserving a motion hearing date, the reservation requestor must submit the moving papers for filing with the reservation receipt number printed on the face page of the document under the caption and attach the reservation receipt as the last page.

Motions in limine must have caption identifying evidence sought to be precluded, numbered consecutively; opposition/reply must include motion number in caption.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to preclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively. Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their papers.

Joint witness list must be alphabetized, include witness details, exam lengths, total hours, and scheduling issues.

Source text: The parties shall prepare and file a joint, alphabetized by last name, list of all witnesses that each party intends to call, excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses. The joint witness list shall identify each witness by name, specify which witnesses are non-experts and experts, estimate the length of the direct, cross examination and re-direct examination of each witness, and include a total of the number of hours for all witness testimony. The parties shall identify all potential witness scheduling issues and special requirements.

Proposed jury instructions list must be joint, numerical order, with columns for agreed/contested status.

Source text: The parties shall jointly prepare and file a list of all proposed jury instructions (including those contested), organized in numerical order, including columns to indicate whether an instruction is agreed to or contested.

Joint exhibit list must include columns for stipulations and objections; unlisted objections may result in exhibit admission.

Source text: The parties shall prepare and file a joint exhibit list organized with columns identifying each exhibit, setting forth stipulations, if any to authenticity/foundation and admissibility, and specifying evidentiary objections, if any, to the admission of an exhibit. If an objection to an exhibit is not articulated on the exhibit list, the trial court may deem the exhibit admitted.

Parties must submit joint ISC statement as directed in the Initial Status Conference Order.

Source text: The Parties must submit a joint ISC statement as directed in that Order.

Stipulation and proposed order to continue status conference must explain reason, filed at least 5 court days prior.

Source text: they may file (at least five court days prior) a stipulation and proposed order to continue the status conference that explains why the conference should be continued.

Evidentiary objections in summary judgment motions must be formatted per CRC 3.1354, each objection to a single sentence with specific identification and basis.

Source text: Please remember to address evidentiary objections to a single objectionable sentence using one of the formats set forth in CRC 3.1354 (requiring specific identification of each "objectionable statement" and the basis for each objection "to that statement"). The Court will overrule multiple objections directed to a paragraph or to a series of sentences because this formatting improperly delegates to the Court Counsel's obligation to specify which objection is made to each statement.

Motions in limine must have caption identifying subject and evidence sought to be precluded; numbered consecutively if multiple.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the subject of the motion and designate the specific evidence sought to be precluded. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively.

Joint witness list (excluding impeachment/rebuttal) required per Local Rule 3.25(i)(5).

Source text: The parties shall file a joint list of all witnesses that each party intends to call (excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses). Local Rule 3.25(i)(5).

Joint exhibit list with objection columns required; parties must meet and confer to resolve exhibit objections.

Source text: The parties shall prepare and file a joint exhibit list that includes columns identifying each exhibit offered without objection or specifying each party's evidentiary objections to its admission. To comply with Local Rules 3.52(i)(5) and 3.53, the parties shall meet and confer in an effort to resolve objections to the admissibility of each exhibit.

Joint proposed jury instructions required, edited CACI, special instructions with citations and requesting party above text per Local Rules 3.170/3.171.

Source text: The parties shall jointly prepare and file a list of jury instructions and a complete set of full-text proposed jury instructions, editing all CACI instructions to insert party names, remove blanks and remove irrelevant material. The parties shall prepare special instructions in a format suitable for submission to the jury (placing citations of authority and the identity of the requesting party above the text pursuant to Local Rules 3.170 and 3.171).

Joint verdict form required; separate forms if no agreement, per Local Rule 3.25(i)(7)/(8).

Source text: The parties shall prepare and jointly file a proposed general or special verdict form with interrogatories. If the parties cannot agree on a joint verdict form, each party must separately file a proposed verdict form. Local Rule 3.25(i)(7) and (8).

Trial briefs must be signed, filed with the court, and served on all parties.

Source text: The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.

A notice that the matter is off calendar must be filed after contacting Department 15.

Source text: Counsel must call Department 15 as soon as possible to take a matter off calendar and then file and serve a notice that the matter is off calendar.

Stipulations for continuance must include a proposed order.

Source text: Requests for continuances may be made by stipulation and proposed order or, if no agreement is possible after good faith discussion among counsel in-person or by telephone, by noticed motion.

Motions in limine must comply with CCP 1005 and local rule 3.57(a), be tabbed/indexed in 3-ring binders lodged at FSC.

Source text: Before filing motions-in-limine, the parties/counsel shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of CCP Section 1005 and the motions-in-limine requirements of L.A. County Court Rule 3.57(a). The caption of each motion-in-limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to preclude. Multiple motions-in-limine should be numbered consecutively. Multiple motions-in-limine should be tabbed and indexed and submitted in a 3-ring binder containing copies of those motions e-filed by each party in numerical order and grouped with corresponding opposition and reply. Three-ring binders to be lodged directly in Department 38 at the FSC.

Exhibit binders must include a table of contents and each exhibit appropriately numbered.

Source text: EXHIBIT BINDER must include a table of contents and each exhibit appropriately numbered.

Parties must file a joint witness list with specified details for each witness.

Source text: 1. Witness List. The parties must file a JOINT witness list. The list shall include the name of each witness to be called. For each witness on the list, please include: (1) the witness’s name; (2) a 1-10 word description of who the witness is; (3) the party (or parties) that intend to call the witness (including any party intending to call the witness adversely); (4) a good faith estimate of the amount of time each party intends to spend examining the witness (to be provided by each party—no one is to challenge another party’s estimate).

Parties must file a joint exhibit list with specified details, excluding impeachment exhibits.

Source text: 2. Exhibit List. The parties must file a JOINT list. The exhibit list must include: (1) a unique exhibit number (the parties are to meet and confer so as to eliminate duplicate exhibits); (2) a brief and non-argumentative description of the exhibit (e.g. “1/5/20 email from plaintiff to defendant regarding the property”); (3) the identity of the party or parties proffering the exhibit; (4) whether the parties have stipulated as to authenticity (the Court STRONGLY encourages the parties to stipulate as to authenticity unless there is a good faith reason to believe that the exhibit is not to the exhibit’s admission into evidence if offered on any other ground and if so, the specific objection and the party making the objection (a lack of objection does NOT mean that the exhibit is in evidence; it means that if a party offers the exhibit at trial it will be admitted without objection). The exhibit list need not contain exhibits that are truly to be used only for impeachment. There should be no argument or response to an objection; the Court only requires the objection to be stated so that everyone knows what it is.

Parties must file a joint deposition chart and lodge all deposition transcripts with the Court.

Source text: 3. Deposition Chart. A JOINT chart setting forth all deposition testimony that any party intends to offer, arranged witness by witness. Each entry will include: (1) a specific page and line designation of the testimony to be offered; (2) the name of the party or parties intending to offer the testimony; and (3) any objections to that testimony (and the party making the objection). Do not argue the objection or respond to it. Note that this chart must include “rebuttal” deposition testimony—that is, testimony that a party intends to offer to rebut other deposition testimony. Transcripts of all depositions must be lodged with the Court. Deposition testimony to be used solely for impeachment need not be included.

All deposition transcripts must be lodged with the Court.

Source text: Transcripts of all depositions must be lodged with the Court.

Parties must file a joint statement of unusual issues and trial technology plans.

Source text: 5. A JOINT statement of any unusual issues of which the Court should be aware before trial. In addition, this statement should set forth any special technology that will be used at trial and whether a technology person will need to be present. The Court notes that there will not be room for such a person at counsel table during Covid-19.

Parties must file an updated trial length estimate, which may be binding.

Source text: 6. An updated estimate as to the trial’s length. This estimate may, under appropriate circumstances, be binding.

Jury trial parties must file a joint short statement of the case in 1-2 non-argumentative paragraphs.

Source text: 1. Short Statement of the Case. This should be a JOINT submission that explains the case in one or two non-argumentative paragraphs that can be read to the jury or the venire.

Jury trial parties must submit proposed jury instructions in proper format, with meet and confer encouraged.

Source text: 2. Proposed Jury Instructions. Make sure to organize the proposed instructions as set forth in the operative rules and to submit them in the appropriate format. The parties are STRONGLY encouraged to meet and confer to maximize the number of stipulated instructions.

Jury trial parties must submit proposed verdict forms with objections, and are encouraged to stipulate.

Source text: 3. Proposed Verdict Forms and objections. The objection to a verdict form should be because the form used is improper (for example, that the question to be answered is not properly framed or that the form is insufficient to result in a valid verdict); no form to a special verdict form. The parties are strongly encouraged to stipulate to a verdict form, which means that they must meet and confer in advance of filing their respective proposals, but, if they cannot do so, the parties should be able to resolve any objections to a form.

Jury trial parties must meet and confer on proposed jury questionnaires and submit stipulated or separate proposals.

Source text: 4. Proposed Jury questionnaires, if any. Remember that we are already asking a lot of our jurors—especially in the Covid-19 era. Asking them to fill out lengthy questionnaires could be a problem for them. That said, jury questionnaires are appropriate in some cases so as to reduce the amount of time for voir dire and to avoid or minimize inquiry into potentially embarrassing subjects with potential jurors. The parties must meet and confer and attempt to arrive at a stipulated questionnaire if one is requested. If the meet and confer is unsuccessful, the parties should prepare a list of questions to which all stipulate and then a separate filing setting forth each party’s proposed additional questions and objections to the other party’s questions.

Electronic exhibits must be on a thumb drive certified to contain no malicious materials.

Source text: 5. Electronic exhibits (such as an audio or video file) should be available on a thumb drive. Any such drive should be certified by counsel or the party that it contains no malicious materials or programs.

Motions in limine captions must identify evidence sought to be excluded; multiple motions must be numbered consecutively.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to exclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively.

Opposition and reply papers for motions in limine must include the corresponding motion number in the caption.

Source text: Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their papers.

Joint Witness List required, filed before trial, with specified columns including witness details and exam length estimates.

Source text: The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall work together to prepare and file a joint list of all witnesses whom any party intends to call at trial, excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses. The joint witness list shall be organized with columns (in the format set forth below) which state (1) the name of each witness (in alphabetical order), if the witness is being called to testify as an expert, and, if applicable, that the witness requires an interpreter, (2) the party calling the witness, (3) whether the witness is actually expected to testify, (4) a brief description of the witness’s expected testimony, (5) an estimate of the length of direct examination (in hours), (6) an estimate of the length of cross-examination (in hours), and (7) an estimate of the length of redirect (in hours).

Counsel must provide a complete hard copy set of jury instructions to the court, with all brackets removed and blanks filled in, conforming to Rule 2.1055 California Rules of Court.

Source text: As required by General Order 3.F and by Los Angeles County Court Rules 3.170 - 3.172, it is the responsibility of counsel to provide the Court with a complete set (hard copy) of jury instructions. Counsel must remove all brackets, fill in all blanks in advance. Examples are names of the parties, appropriate gender and number (singular or plural). Each instruction shall conform to the requirements of Rule 2.1055, California Rules of Court. Hard copies must be filed with the clerk.

Proposed joint verdict forms must be submitted before trial, with a courtesy copy via email; if no agreement, each party files their version in Word to Department 529.

Source text: Submit a proposed joint verdict form before trial commences sending a courtesy copy to the Court's email box. Follow the language and pattern of CACI instructions as much as possible. If the parties cannot agree on a joint form, each party must file their version and email Department 529 the draft in Word.

Unlawful detainer jury trials require a general or single special verdict form completed before appearing in department S29.

Source text: UNLAWFUL DETAINER JURY TRIALS: In a simple issue case, submit a general verdict form. If a special verdict form is requested, submit a single proposed special verdict form which includes any special questions of fact on which a party is requesting a finding. ... PLEASE HAVE A PROPOSED DRAFT COMPLETED BEFORE YOU APPEAR IN DEPARTMENT S29.

All motion documents must include the CRS confirmation number in the filing caption.

Source text: Upon reservation, CRS will issue a confirmation number and that number is to be indicated in the filing caption for ALL motion documents, including oppositions and replies.

CMC statements must be on Judicial Council form #CM-110.

Source text: CMC statements (Judicial Council form #CM-110) should be filed at least 15 calendar days prior to the CMC [CRC Rules 3.720-3.730] with a courtesy copy provided to the department upon filing.

Proposed order required when requesting multiple motions to be heard on one date.

Source text: If you have motions reserved under the Court Reservation System (CRS) for multiple hearing dates, please submit a proposed order for the motions to be heard on one date.

Ex parte applications seeking TRO and preliminary injunction order to show cause must include a proposed order.

Source text: If the ex parte application seeks a temporary restraining order and order to show cause re: preliminary injunction, the moving party must submit a proposed order.

Moving party must confirm in writing when taking a motion off calendar.

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

Petitions must list all causes of action and statutory basis on face sheet.

Source text: All petitions and complaints shall list every cause of action on the face sheet, including the statutory basis.

Joint appendix required if administrative record exceeds 450 pages.

Source text: If such record exceeds 450 pages (including any transcripts), the parties must prepare a joint appendix.

Prevailing party on prerogative writ must file proposed judgment and writ of mandate.

Source text: In accordance with Local Rule 3.231(n), unless otherwise ordered, the prevailing party on a prerogative writ will be ordered to prepare, serve, and ultimately file a proposed judgment and, if applicable, a proposed writ of mandate.

Case Management Statements must use Judicial Council Form CM-110.

Source text: The parties and counsel shall file a Case Management Statement using Judicial Council Form CM-110 no later than fifteen (15) calendar days before the date set for the conference.

Motions in limine must be numbered consecutively, opposed with corresponding motion number, and filed in numerical order with replies/oppositions attached.

Source text: If more than one Motion in Limine is filed, each shall be numbered consecutively. Opposition papers shall include the number of the motion to which it corresponds. Motions in Limine are to be placed in numerical order starting with Plaintiff’s Motions in Limine then Defense Motions in Limine. All replies and opposition are to be placed directly behind the Motion in Limine in question.

Song-Beverly case JCMCS must be joint, signed by both attorneys, address 6 specified issues, and be filed after meet and confer.

Source text: both parties are to meet and confer, and to file a JOINT Case Management Statement (“JCMCS”), signed by both parties’ attorneys. That JCMCS shall address the following issues: (1) Status of mandatory joint document exchange, per CCP § 871.26 (b). State whether or when the exchange occurred and whether it was adequately completed or not. (2) Status of mandatory mediation, per CCP § 871.26 (d). State the date of the mediation and name of the mediator. (3) State whether any party exercised their optional right to a deposition, per CCP § 871.26 (c), and if so, state the name (and title) of the deponent, when it occurred, and whether it was completed or not. (4) State each party’s position as to the applicability of CCP § 871.24, re: prelitigation demands/double penalties. If you contend that said section applies in this case, state the reasons why, and whether or not there was compliance with same. (5) Plaintiff shall plainly state the facts as to why the automobile qualifies for a “buyback,” to wit, what was (or still is) wrong with the vehicle at issue. Do not use conclusionary terms such as “engine, mechanical or electrical” problems. BE SPECIFIC. E.g., engine light turns on, power screen malfunctions, etc. (6) Defendant shall plainly state why the vehicle at issue does not qualify for a “buyback,” in view of Plaintiff’ statements in No. 5. Alternatively, Defendant can simply state that the vehicle does, in fact, qualify for a buy back, but there are remaining issues as to the buyback price, credits, attorney’s fees, costs, etc. Identify and briefly discuss those issues.

Parties must still file a proper CMC statement on mandatory form CM-110 in addition to JCMCS.

Source text: This JCMC does not relieve the parties from filing a proper CMC statement on the mandatory court form (CM- 110). They may file that separately, or jointly, as allowed by the form.

NORC must be served and filed within 15 days of discovering related case facts.

Source text: the duty also requires that such an NORC be served and filed “as soon as possible, but no later than 15 days after the facts concerning the existence of related cases become known.” (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.300 (e).)

NORC must be filed in all cases listed in the notice, including the earliest-filed case.

Source text: the rule requires the party to file it in all of the cases listed in the notice – which would include the earliest-filed case. (See, CRC Rule 3.300 (d).)

Separate statements are mandatory for specified discovery motions and motions for summary judgment/adjudication.

Source text: California Rules of Court, rule 3.1345 lists each and every specific discovery motion to which a separate statement is mandatory. This would include motions to compel answers at a deposition (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1345(a)(4)), and moreover, to a motion to compel or to quash the production of documents at a deposition. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1345(a)(5).) Motions for summary judgment and/or adjudication require separate statements. (CCP § 437c (b) (3).)

Ex parte applications require a proposed order and filing fee payment before appearing in court, complying with CRC rule 3.1200 et seq.

Source text: Applicants must comply with CRC, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing in court.

Trial briefs must be filed and served no later than 48 hours before opening statement, stating remaining causes of action and affirmative defenses.

Source text: No later than 48 hours before opening statement, the parties shall file and serve a trial brief indicating which causes of action and which affirmative defenses are still in issue.

IDC statements must include case description, dispute details, informal resolution attempts, and relevant legal authority.

Source text: The IDC statement shall include (a) a short description of the case, (b) a description of the discovery dispute including a list or summary of the discovery requests, objections, and/or answers at issue, (c) a description of the parties' informal attempts and any compromises offered to resolve the dispute, and (d) any legal authority the Court should consider in conducting the IDC.

Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration confirming meet and confer and stating opposing party's position.

Source text: All motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motion(s)

Joint witness lists must list all witnesses once with estimated testimony time, filed 5 court days before FSC.

Source text: submit to Dept. 107 the following JOINT documents at least five court days before the FSC: a. Filed-Joint Witness List -- All witnesses must be listed on one list. Do not repeat the name of a witness. Indicate the total time expected for that testimony, including direct, cross, and re-direct. At the end of the list, state the total time estimated for each witness’s testimony.

Joint exhibit lists must include specific columns, exhibits pre-numbered, exchanged, with pagination and translation requirements, filed 5 court days before FSC.

Source text: submit to Dept. 107 the following JOINT documents at least five court days before the FSC: b. Filed-Joint Exhibit List -- include columns for DATE ID'd and DATE ADMITTED. Pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1110(f) and Los Angeles County Superior Court Rules 3.52 and 3.53, all exhibits must be exchanged and pre-numbered, except for those anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment or during rebuttal. For exhibits a party intends to admit into evidence, please indicate the moving party, stipulations on authentication in one column and stipulations on admissibility in the next column. If there are no objections, please state the basis for any objection i.e., hearsay, etc. Documentary exhibits consisting of more than one page must be internally paginated in sequential numerical order. Exhibits written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

All noticed motions must include a proposed order, which must be a separate document without proof of service.

Source text: All noticed motions must be accompanied by a proposed order. Proposed orders lodged with the Court should be separate documents and must not include the proof of service.

Ex parte applications must include an affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis.

Source text: A party seeking ex parte relief must provide an affirmative showing of “irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte” (Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.1202 (c).)

Ex parte applications require a proposed order and filing fee payment before appearing in court.

Source text: Ex parte applications will be considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing in court.

Case management statement must be filed using Judicial Council form CM-110, 15 calendar days before the conference.

Source text: The parties and counsel shall file a case management statement using Judicial Council form CM-110 no later than fifteen (15) calendar days before the date set for the conference.

Motions to compel further responses must include meet and confer declaration.

Source text: motions to compel further responses must be accompanied by a meet and confer declaration stating facts that show a reasonable and good faith attempt was made to informally resolve each issue presented by the motion. (CCP § 2016.040; Local Rule, Appendix 3.A (2024).)

Motions in limine must comply with CCP §1005 and include declaration under Local Rule 3.57(a).

Source text: Before filing motions in limine, the parties/counsel shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and be accompanied by the required declaration prescribed under Local Rule 3.57(a).

Proof of service of summons and complaint must be filed; failure leads to OSC.

Source text: An OSC will be set concurrently with the Case Management Conference date regarding any failure to 1) prosecute of the case, 2) filing a proof of service of the summons and complaint, 3) file request for entry of default and 4) filing a case management statement.

Oppositions to motions in limine must identify the motion number in the caption.

Source text: Parties filing opposition papers shall identify, in the caption, the number of each motion to which it responds.

Parties must submit a joint Initial Status Conference (ISC) statement as directed by the court's ISC Order.

Source text: The Parties must submit a joint ISC statement as directed in that Order.

Parties must file a joint status conference statement outlining recent progress five court days before each status conference.

Source text: The court requires the parties to file a joint statement outlining recent progress in the case five court days prior to every status conference.

Motions in limine must comply with CCP 1005 and Local Rule 3.57(a); captions must identify subject, evidence, and be numbered consecutively; oppositions must identify motion number.

Source text: Motions in limine should be noticed to be heard at the FSC. provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005 and the requirements of Local Rule 3.57(a). The caption (or notice) of each motion in limine must concisely identify the subject of the motion and designate the specific evidence or argument sought to be precluded. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively. Parties filing opposition papers shall identify, in the caption, the number of each motion to which it responds.

IDC memorandum opening paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and non-argumentative summary of each party's position.

Source text: The opening paragraph shall include: (1) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (2) a concise, non-argumentative summary of each party’s position.

OSC cause must be in a written declaration based on personal knowledge, filed at least five days before hearing.

Source text: The Court requires cause to be presented in a written declaration, based upon personal knowledge, filed at least five days before the hearing date.

Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration of meet and confer and opposing party's position.

Source text: All motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motion(s) and must be submitted with timely statutory notice to be heard at the final status conference.

Court reporter requests must use form LACIV269.

Source text: if a request is made at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing on court form LACIV269.

Notice of Settlement must be filed using Judicial Council Form CM-200.

Source text: Notice of Settlement must be e-filed by plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a judicial MSC.

Evidentiary objections not listed in writing on the joint exhibit list are waived except for good cause.

Source text: Objections not stated in writing on the joint list shall be deemed waived except upon a showing of good cause.

Ex parte TRO/OSC applications require proposed order in recommended format.

Source text: If the ex parte application seeks a temporary restraining order and order to show cause re preliminary injunction, the moving party must submit a proposed form of order in the recommended format at the end of this document.

Administrative records over 450 pages require joint appendix; full record may be electronic if joint appendix submitted, must be Bates-searchable.

Source text: If such record exceeds 450 pages (including any transcripts), the parties must prepare a joint appendix. The joint appendix shall be a hard copy submitted in accordance with the guidance below. If the parties submit a joint appendix, the complete record may be submitted in electronic format (USB flash drive preferred). When the record is provided in electronic format, it must be searchable by Bates-stamp number.

No joint appendix requires parties to bates-stamp evidence and submit with respective briefs.

Source text: If the parties cannot agree upon a joint appendix, petitioner must bates-stamp any evidence it wants the Court to consider and submit such evidence with the Opening Brief. Respondent shall, in turn, bates-stamp any evidence it wants the Court to consider (starting with the number following the petitioner’s evidence) and submit such evidence with the Opposition Brief.

Prevailing party on prerogative writ must file proposed judgment/writ conforming to court forms.

Source text: In accordance with Local Rule 3.231(n), the prevailing party on a prerogative writ will be ordered to prepare, serve, and ultimately file a proposed judgment and, if applicable, a proposed writ of mandate. Such proposed judgment and writ of mandate should substantially conform to the suggested Form of Judgment and Form of Writ at the end of this document.

Long Cause Trial Package must include reasonable trial time estimates complying with Local Rule 3.25(h).

Source text: The parties are to meet and confer and submit a Long Cause Trial Package to the Court. TRIAL TIME ESTIMATE: Counsel must provide the court with reasonable time estimates and be familiar with Local Rule 3.25(h) regarding trial time estimate.

Proposed sealing orders must include non-conclusory supporting facts, identify each redaction by document name/page/line, and include space for court to mark granted/denied.

Source text: The proposed sealing order must state proposed non-conclusory, express facts supporting sealing. (CRC 2.550(d), (e)(1)(A).) “Non-conclusory” means findings more specific than merely repeating the wording of CRC 2.550, subdivisions (d)(1-5). Without repeating the language of each proposed redaction, the proposed sealing order must separately identify by document name, page, and line number each and every proposed redaction. For each proposed redaction, the proposed sealing order must, akin to a ruling sheet, contain immediately to the right a space for the court to mark “Granted” or “Denied” for each proposed redaction.

Trial briefs must identify claims/defenses, legal issues, relief/damages, and other helpful information.

Source text: Each party shall file a trial brief succinctly identifying: (1) the claims and defenses that remain in dispute for trial; (2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); (3) the relief and calculation of damages sought; and (4) any other information that may assist the court at trial.

Motions in limine captions must identify evidence to exclude; multiple motions must be numbered consecutively; opposition/reply must identify corresponding motion number.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to exclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively. Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their papers.

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order with the moving papers.

Source text: The notice must be included in the declaration and a proposed order must be presented with the moving papers.

Ex parte applicants must submit a proposed order and pay the filing fee before appearing, with applications considered at 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.

Source text: Ex parte applications will be considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with affirmative factual showing of exigent circumstances per Cal. Rule of Court 3.1202(c).

Source text: The applicant must comply with Cal. Rule of Court, rule 3.1202(c): “An applicant must make an affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.”

IDC requests must be filed with a stipulation and proposed order.

Source text: All IDC requests must be made through the filing of a stipulation and proposed order.

Form FW-020 must be filed to request a court reporter with a fee waiver.

Source text: A party who has received a fee waiver pursuant to CRC 3.55(7) may request an official court reporter by filing form FW-020 at least 10 calendar days before the hearing or trial. (See CRC 2.956(c).)

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with an affirmative factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.

Source text: There must be an “affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.” (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).)

Notice of Lodging Depositions must include all page/line designations.

Source text: Depositions shall be lodged 5 court days before trial with a Notice of Lodging Depositions, including all page/line designations.

Proposed orders for motions to withdraw as counsel must include client address, phone number, and email.

Source text: MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL: Proposed order must contain the address, telephone number and email address of the client(s).

Proposed orders must be submitted for all motions.

Source text: PROPOSED ORDERS: Please submit proposed orders for all motions and ex parte applications.

Parties securing private court reporters must submit a proposed order designating the reporter as official.

Source text: Any party may secure a private court reporter with a proposed order designating the reporter as the official reporter.

Trial continuances require a showing of good cause, and trial dates must be requested via the specified form.

Source text: Court trials are held at 8:30 AM on Monday through Friday. Because trial dates are requested by the parties by filing a “Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial – Unlawful Detainer” form, the Court will presume readiness for trial at the first date set for trial and will continue the trial only upon a showing of good cause.

Remote parties must check in 10 minutes before hearing; in-person parties must provide a business card with specified details.

Source text: If appearing remotely, please be prepared to check in 10 minutes prior to the hearing time. If in person, please provide a business card to the Judicial Assistant that also states: (1) the calendar number of the matter; (2) the party you represent; (3) your bar number; and (4) whether interpreter services will be needed and in which language.

Ex parte applications must include a sworn declaration detailing notice to the opposing party per Cal. Rule of Court 3.1200 et seq.

Source text: All ex parte applications must include a sworn declaration detailing the notice provided to the opposing party, in strict compliance with Cal. Rule of Court 3.1200, et seq., including the date, time and manner of notification; to whom notification was made; and the opposing party’s response, if any, regarding the relief sought and its intent to attend the hearing. Any ex parte application that does not contain this information regarding notice cannot be entertained by the Court.

Ex parte applications to shorten motion time or seek a stay of execution must show irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory grounds.

Source text: All ex parte applications to shorten time for a motion hearing or that seek a stay of execution must demonstrate irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory grounds for relief, per Cal. Rule of Court 3.1202(c).

Stipulations must be signed by all non-default parties, include a proposed order, and detail future court dates.

Source text: Any such stipulation should: (1) be prepared and signed by all parties to the case (excluding any party who is in default status) and be deemed “jointly submitted”; (2) provide a concise request of the judicial action sought; (3) provide a [Proposed] Order for approval and filing; (4) indicate on the face sheet that the parties do not seek a hearing or court appearance and request that the Court take action based on the writing only; and (5) indicate any future court dates or hearings that have already been calendared and request that they either be taken off-calendar or remain, which should be indicated on the [Proposed] Order.

Counsel must prepare, submit, and meet and confer on proposed jury instructions, identifying agreed and disputed instructions.

Source text: Counsel shall prepare and submit proposed jury instructions. (See C.C.P. § 607a.) Counsel shall meet and confer in an attempt to reach agreement on the proposed jury instructions. Counsel must identify those jury instructions that they agree shall be given and shall identify those proposed instructions as to which there is disagreement. As to disputed proposed instructions the parties are encouraged to submit legal briefs setting forth the legal basis for the request and objection.

All in limine motions must be written and accompanied by a declaration complying with Local Rule 3.57.

Source text: All Motions in limine must be in writing and be accompanied by a declaration in compliance with Local Rule 3.57.

Original orders/judgments submitted for signature in Dept 636 must not be marked 'proposed' and must not have a proof of service attached.

Source text: The Court asks that all moving parties lodge the original order or judgment that they wish the Judge in Department 636 to sign no later than the hearing set on a motion or as requested by the court after trial. It should not say “proposed” in the caption and should not have a proof of service attached to it. Do not put “Proposed” on that original order or judgment, and most importantly, DO NOT ATTACH A PROOF OF SERVICE TO THE ORIGINAL!

Proposed orders must be included in the moving papers package and served on parties.

Source text: A “proposed order” should continue to be included in the package of moving papers and served upon the parties.

Motions in limine seeking to restrict opposing counsel's conduct require prior contact with opposing counsel confirming intent to engage in the conduct.

Source text: No motion in limine is to be filed asking the court to order that opposing counsel not do “x,” “y,” or “z,” unless that opposition attorney has first been contacted and stated that they intend to do what the moving party wants to prevent.

Notice of settlement must not be filed until all parties have signed the settlement agreement.

Source text: BUT DO NOT FILE A NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT UNTIL ALL PARTIES ON BOTH SIDES HAVE SIGNED THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.

Motions and briefs must include evidentiary citations next to factual claims, not just references to separate statement of undisputed facts.

Source text: When a factual claim is made in these documents, just as is the case with regard to all other kinds of motions and responsive papers, a citation to the declaration(s) and/or exhibit(s) supporting that claim assertion must be set forth next to the factual statement, NOT A REFERENCE TO THE “STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED” FACTS WHICH HAS THE EFFECT OF DIRECTING THE COURT TO SEARCH ONE SOURCE IN ORDER TO GET TO ANOTHER SOURCE FOR EVIDENTIARY SUPPORT FOR THE FACTS IN ISSUE!

Plaintiff must submit a declaration of service efforts 5 days prior to CMC if any defendant is unserved.

Source text: If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration to the court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110).

Motion papers must include reservation receipt number on face page and attach receipt as last page.

Source text: After reserving a motion hearing date, the reservation requestor must submit the moving papers for filing with the reservation receipt number printed on the face page of the document under the caption and attach the reservation receipt as the last page.

Joint statement of discovery issues must be filed within 3 court days of the IDC.

Source text: A joint statement setting forth the discovery issues and the position of the parties is due within three court days of the IDC.

Motions in limine must be noticed for FSC, numbered consecutively, designate specific evidence, oppositions must include motion number.

Source text: Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference. A discussion about the motions may be commenced at the Final Status Conference. Boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored. Motions in limine shall designate the specific evidence sought to be precluded. Counsel shall comply with LASC rule 3.57 in connection with filing of Motions in limine. If more than one Motion in limine is filed, each motion shall be numbered consecutively. Opposition papers shall include the number of the motion to which it responds.

Ex parte applications require a proposed order and filing fee paid before appearing in court.

Source text: Ex parte applications will be considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Applicants must comply with CRC, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing in court.

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order submitted separately from the application

Source text: applications require a proposed order, which shall be submitted separate from the ex parte application.

Proposed order for motion to withdraw as counsel must include client's address, telephone number, and email address

Source text: Please be sure to include on the proposed order an address, telephone number and email address ofthe client(s).

Stipulation and proposed order required to request informal discovery conference.

Source text: For an informal discovery conference, counsel shall file a stipulation and proposed order which sets forth dates that counsel would be available for the informal discovery conference.

Evidentiary objections in summary judgment motions must identify document, quote objectionable material, and state basis for objection per CRC 3.1354.

Source text: Counsel filing evidentiary objections in connection with a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication should comply with California Rules of Court Rule 3.1354. Please note an evidentiary objection must specifically identify the document in which the objectionable material is located and quote or set forth the objectionable statement or material. Counsel should not object to a “statement” contained in opposing party’s statement of undisputed material facts; rather the objection must be directed to the evidence in support of that fact and state the basis for the objection.

Joint exhibit list required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Source text: JURY TRIALS 1. JOINT EXHIBIT LIST. All exhibits must be listed on one list, identified by a number and brief description. Notebooks containing all exhibits must be available on the final status conference date and all parties must be prepared to tell the court that they have had the opportunity to review all documents in the exhibit book. Place the correspond with the exhibit number. If an exhibit contains more than one page, the pages must be internally numbered, i.e., 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, etc. Exhibits should be lodged with the court on the first day of trial.

Joint witness list with time estimates required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Source text: 2. JOINT WITNESS LIST. All witnesses must be listed on one list. Do not repeat the name of a witness who will be called by more than one party. Next to each witness, indicate the total time expected for that testimony (including direct, cross, redirect, etc.) At the end of the list, total the time estimated for testimony. Make realistic time estimates. Absent good cause, the total number of hours listed for testimony should not exceed the trial estimate given at the case management conference, including the allocation of 1 day for jury selection and 1 day for deliberations. For example, a 5 day trial estimate means no more than 3 days of testimony.

Joint CACI jury instructions and disposition table required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Source text: 3. JOINT JURY INSTRUCTIONS. Submit a joint set of CACI instructions with all information filled in, no remaining brackets or blanks. Do not use tear sheets for the instructions and do not include the disposition box on the page of the individual instruction. If some instructions are disputed, submit a separate set or sets indicating the party proposing and opposing the instruction. Submit a disposition table which lists all jury instructions by number, the identity of the party or parties proposing the instruction, and which contains columns for the court to indicate whether the instruction is given, modified, withdrawn or refused.

Joint neutral case statement (2-3 paragraphs) required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Source text: 4. JOINT SHORT STATEMENT TO BE READ TO THE JURY. This statement should be a brief, neutral description of the case. In most instances, it should not exceed 2-3 paragraphs.

Joint proposed verdict form required 5 court days before final status conference for jury trials.

Source text: 5. JOINT PROPOSED VERDICT FORM. If the parties cannot agree on the verdict form, each party must submit a proposed verdict form. Any proposed special verdict should be in a form that is easily used by the jury, and which does not require the jury to answer unnecessary questions.

Court trials require joint exhibit list, witness list, and trial brief filed by final status conference.

Source text: COURT TRIALS. The parties must submit a joint exhibit list and joint witness list as described above. A trial brief must be served and filed no later than the final status conference.

Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration confirming meet and confer with opposing party and their position.

Source text: All motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motion(s) and must be submitted with timely statutory notice.

Ex parte applications must include affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis.

Source text: There must be an affirmative showing of “irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.” (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).)

Motion hearing dates must be reserved via CRS; reservation number included on caption page.

Source text: Hearing dates must be reserved through the Court’s Reservation System (CRS). Counsel shall include the reservation number of the motion on the CAPTION page.

Ex parte applicants must file a declaration with competent testimony detailing notice information and rule 3.1204 requirements.

Source text: The ex parte applicant must file a declaration containing competent testimony detailing the information given in the notice as well as the information required by California Rules of Court, rule 3.1204.

All Trial Binder documents except jury instructions and verdict forms must be signed, filed, and conformed.

Source text: All documents in the Trial Binder, except the Jury Instructions (Full Text) and the Verdict Form(s) must be signed, filed and conformed before they are put into the Trial Binder.

Ex parte applications must comply with California Rules of Court, rules 3.1203 and 3.1204.

Source text: Counsel and self-represented litigants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203. Please carefully review California Rules of Court, rule 3.1204 regarding “notice.”

Parties with fee waivers must file Form FW-020 to request official court reporter before hearing/trial.

Source text: A party who has received a fee waiver pursuant to CRC 3.55(7) may request an official court reporter by filing form FW-020 https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/FW-020 before the hearing or trial (See CRC 2.956(c)).

IDC memoranda first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentence description per party position.

Source text: The first paragraph shall be formatted as follows: (1) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (2) one to three sentences describing (not arguing) each party’s position.

Ex parte applications must show irreparable harm/immediate danger/statutory basis and why other relief methods are not feasible.

Source text: There must be an affirmative showing of "irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte." (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).) You will need to demonstrate to the court the reason(s) why you cannot seek the requested relief by other means, such as a noticed motion or continuance of the trial.

Motions in limine must include sworn declaration of conference with opposing party and their position, plus statutory notice.

Source text: motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party, setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motions, and must be submitted with timely statutory notice so the motion in limine can be heard at the FSC.

IDC moving memorandum first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentences per party’s position.

Source text: The first paragraph shall be formatted as follows: (1) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (2) one to three sentences describing (not arguing) each party’s position.

IDC requests must be filed online using form LACIV094 and list all disputed discovery issues.

Source text: If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel may request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request online [LACIV094] list all discovery issues that are in dispute.

Ex parte applications must include an affirmative showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or other statutory basis for ex parte relief.

Source text: There must be an affirmative showing of "irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte." (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).)

Motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting the opposing party’s position.

Source text: In compliance with LASC Rule 3.57, all motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motions, and must be submitted with timely statutory notice so the motions in limine can be heard at the FSC.

Motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration confirming discussion with opposing party and their position.

Source text: all motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party, setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motions, and must be submitted with timely statutory notice so the motion in limine can be heard at the FSC.

Written showing must be filed prior to OSC hearing for failure to comply with court order; oral explanations are not accepted.

Source text: If the court sets an order to show cause for a failure to comply with a direct court order, sanctions will be imposed unless a written showing is filed prior to the hearing on the OSC. Oral explanations will neither be sought nor accepted.

OSC set concurrent with CMC for case prosecution, proof of service filing, and CMC statement submission; failure to file CMC statement with no proof of service triggers sanctions.

Source text: An OSC will be set concurrently with the CMC date regarding 1) prosecution of the case, 2) filing a proof of service of the summons and complaint; and 3) filing a case management statement. A represented Plaintiff’s failure to file a CMC statement when no proof of service has been filed will result in monetary sanctions against Plaintiff’s counsel.

Ex parte application filers must submit a proposed order before appearing in court.

Source text: Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing in court.

Trial briefs must include claims/defenses, legal issues, relief/damages, and other helpful trial information.

Source text: Each party shall file a trial brief succinctly identifying: (1) the claims and defenses subject to litigation, (2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities), (3) the relief claimed and the calculation of damages sought, and (4) any other information that may assist the Court at trial.

Motions in limine must have captions identifying evidence, be numbered consecutively, and opposition/reply must reference motion number in caption.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to admit or exclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number the motions consecutively. Parties filing opposition and reply briefs shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their pages.

Joint witness list must include witness details, exam lengths, scheduling issues, and be signed by counsel.

Source text: The parties shall work together and file a joint list of all witnesses that each party intends to call, excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses. The joint witness list shall identify each witness by name, specify which witnesses are experts, estimate the length of direct examination, cross-examination, and re-direct examination of each, and include a total of the number of hours for all witness testimony. The parties shall identify all potential witness scheduling issues and special requirements. The parties/counsel shall sign the joint witness list.

Joint exhibit list must have specified columns, stipulations/objections, and be signed by counsel.

Source text: The parties shall prepare and file a joint exhibit list organized with columns identifying: (1) the exhibit, (2) which party is offering the exhibit, (3) whether there is a stipulation to authenticity and/or admissibility of the exhibit, (4) the date on which the exhibit was identified, and (5) the date on which the exhibit was admitted. Prior to filing the joint exhibit list, the parties shall meet-and-confer to determine whether they will stipulate to the authenticity and/or admissibility of each exhibit or whether there are objections to any exhibit. If there are stipulations, the parties shall note that in the respective column. If not, the objecting party shall specify all objections in the respective column. The parties/counsel shall sign the joint exhibit list.

Joint chart of deposition page/line designations with objections and rulings required for using deposition testimony in lieu of live witness testimony.

Source text: If the parties intend to use deposition testimony or former trial testimony in lieu of any witness’s live testimony, the parties shall meet-and-confer and jointly prepare and file a chart with columns for each of the following: (1) the page and line designations of the deposition or former testimony requested for use, (2) objections, (3) counter-designations, (4) any responses thereto, and (5) the Court’s rulings. The objecting party shall specify all objections in the respective column. The parties/counsel shall sign the designations.

Stipulation and Order for Temporary Judge must include Oath of Office, Consent and Certification, and Scope of Appointment.

Source text: The Stipulation and Order must have a copy of the Temporary Judge’s Oath of Office, Consent and Certification, and the Scope of Appointment.

Trial-ready case submissions must include specified documents and representation that case is trial-ready with discovery complete.

Source text: Before Department 534 will consider such a request, the parties must: • represent the case is trial-ready and that all discovery is complete; and o Brief Statement of the Case, o Joint Witness List (with the parties’ “must call” witnesses so identified and expected duration of direct- and cross-examination together with a cumulative total of hours of witness testimony); o Joint exhibit list (with reasonably specific descriptions); o Trial briefs; o Jury Instructions (agreed-upon and the parties’ disputed, all clearly identified); o Special Verdict form(s); and o Motions in limine and oppositions and replies thereto.

Voter confidentiality petitions must use LASC CIV 273 (Petition) and LASC CIV 274 (Proposed Order) forms.

Source text: Petitioners must use mandatory forms LASC CIV 273 – Petition to Have Voter Registration Information Declared Confidential and LASC CIV 274 – (Proposed) Order to Have Voter Registration Information Declared Confidential.

Ex parte applications require proof of notice and affirmative good cause showing, plus compliance with Cal Rules 3.1200-3.1207 and local Rule 3.26.

Source text: Before bringing an ex parte application, counsel should review California Rules of Court 3.1200-3.1207 and Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.26. Please pay particular attention to the notice requirements and the requirement of an affirmative factual showing of good cause.

Trial briefs must be signed, filed with the Court, and served on all parties.

Source text: The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.

PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel before presentation and lodged with the court; court informed at FSC.

Source text: If counsel intends to use PowerPoint, the Court shall be informed at the Final Status Conference and a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation. A copy of the slides must be lodged with the court.

IDC memoranda first paragraph must include neutral dispute statement and 1-3 sentences per party's position.

Source text: The first paragraph shall be formatted as follows: (1) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (2) one to three sentences describing (not arguing) each parties’ position.

IDC requests must be filed using form LACIV094.

Source text: If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel can request an Informal Discovery Conference by filing an IDC request [LACIV094].

Motions in limine must include sworn declaration of meet and confer with opposing party and their position.

Source text: All motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motion(s) and must be submitted with timely statutory notice so the motion in limine can be heard at the final status conference.

Joint exhibit list required; exhibits must be numbered, multi-page exhibits internally numbered.

Source text: 4. JOINT EXHIBIT LIST AND EXHIBITS. The parties shall work together to provide exhibits electronically, if feasible. Each exhibit must be separately numbered, with the numbers corresponding to the number of the exhibit on the joint exhibit list. If an exhibit contains more than one page, the pages must be internally numbered, i.e., 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 etc.

Joint witness list required with time estimates per witness and total time, not exceeding CMC trial estimate.

Source text: 5. JOINT WITNESS LIST AND TRIAL SCHEDULE. The parties must submit a joint list of all witnesses each party actually intends to call. Next to each witness, indicate the total time estimated for that witness’s testimony (including direct, cross, redirect). Make realistic time estimates. At the end of the list, total the time estimated for testimony. Absent good cause, the total number of hours listed for testimony shall not exceed the trial estimate given at the case management conference, including the allocation of one day of the trial estimate for jury selection and sufficient time for opening statements and closing arguments.

Proposed jury instructions must include full text, use CACI for form instructions, joint set plus party-specific objected instructions.

Source text: 6. PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS. The parties are to submit a joint set of instructions, plus a set of instructions from each side to which there are objections. The parties shall provide the full text of all requested instructions (not just a list). Before submitting the instructions, counsel must fill in the blanks, make any appropriate modifications, and comply with LASC 3.170 – 3.171. Use CACI for form instructions.

Motions in limine must include a declaration with a certificate of conference, else will be summarily denied.

Source text: The motion must be accompanied by a declaration that includes, among other items, a representation that the motion has been discussed with opposing counsel. If not, the motion will be summarily denied.

Trial briefs are mandatory and must include specified sections on claims, facts, evidence, and relief.

Source text: TRIAL BRIEFS – Trial Briefs are mandatory in all cases and must include: a. Brief description of the claims and defenses presented and the issues to be decided. b. Brief statement of ultimate facts or issues to which you will stipulate. c. List of major evidentiary issues anticipated, with succinct points and authorities. d. Statement of the relief claimed, including a succinct breakdown of the elements of damages claimed. (Do not hesitate to use bullet points.) e. Any other information that will assist the Court.

Joint witness lists must include name, testimony description, time estimates, scheduling issues, and special requirements.

Source text: WITNESS LIST - The parties shall submit a joint witness list in the attached form must include the name, a brief description of the testimony, a time estimate on direct and cross, any potential scheduling problem, and any special requirements (e.g., interpreter, etc.).

Parties must file a joint statement of the case to be read to the jury.

Source text: STATEMENT OF THE CASE - The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case to be read to the jury.

Plaintiff and cross-complainant counsel must provide operative pleadings at the FSC and state claims pursued.

Source text: Plaintiff’s counsel and Cross-Complainant's counsel shall provide the Court at the FSC with a copy of the operative pleading(s) and be prepared to state on the record the claims that will be pursued during trial.

Continuance stipulations must include a proposed order filed on eCourt.

Source text: All hearings and conference dates, including trial dates, may be considered for continuance via stipulation and proposed order (filed on eCourt).

Declaration of service efforts must explain all service attempts made to date.

Source text: If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration to the court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110.

IDC requests require filing form LACIV 094 with three available dates for appearance at 1:30 p.m. M-Th.

Source text: the propounding party can request an IDC by filing form LACIV 094 and including three (3) dates all parties are available to appear at 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Ex parte moving papers must include a proposed order.

Source text: a proposed order must be presented with the moving papers.

Case management statements must be filed using mandatory Form CM-110.

Source text: A case management statement must be filed at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing using mandatory Case Management Statement Form CM-110. (CRC, Rule 3.725.)

Motions to compel further responses must include a meet and confer declaration showing good faith attempt to resolve issues.

Source text: Motions to compel further responses must be accompanied by a meet and confer declaration stating facts that show a reasonable and good faith attempt was made to informally resolve each issue presented by the motion. (See, CCP §§ 2016.040, 2030.300(b)(1), 2031.310(b)(2), 2033.290(b)(1).)

Motions in limine must be accompanied by a declaration per Local Rule 3.57(a).

Source text: Before filing motions in limine, the parties/counsel shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and be accompanied by the required declaration prescribed under Local Rule 3.57(a).

Motions in limine must be numbered consecutively in the caption; opposition/reply must identify corresponding motion number.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall number them consecutively. Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their papers.

All in limine motions must be written and accompanied by a declaration complying with Local Rule 3.57.

Source text: 5. In Limine Motions. All Motions in limine must be in writing and be accompanied by a declaration in compliance with Local Rule 3.57.

Counsel must prepare, submit, and meet and confer on proposed jury instructions, identifying agreed and disputed instructions; briefs for disputed instructions are encouraged.

Source text: 3. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form: Counsel shall prepare and submit proposed jury instructions. (See C.C.P. § 607a.) Counsel shall meet and confer in an attempt to reach agreement on the proposed jury instructions. Counsel must identify those jury instructions that they agree shall be given and shall identify those proposed instructions as to which there is disagreement. As to disputed proposed instructions the parties are encouraged to submit legal briefs setting forth the legal basis for the request and objection.

Documents required by Paragraph 15 of the Fifth Amended Standing Order must be prepared before the first trial date.

Source text: Counsel shall fully comply with the Standing Order (Fifth Amended Standing Order (effective as of June 1, 2021)) as it relates to trials, paragraphs 14, 15, 16 and 17. All documents required by Paragraph 15 of the Standing Order shall be prepared in advance of the first trial date.

Joint exhibit lists must be in specified chart format and based on a meaningful meet and confer.

Source text: Not less than ten days prior to the final status conference, all parties are ordered to have a meaningful meet and confer and develop a single joint exhibit list. The list must be in a chart format with columns showing 1) exhibit number, 2) a brief description of the exhibit, 3) the number of pages of the exhibit, 4) whether, after a meaningful meet and confer, the parties stipulate to the exhibit’s admissibility, and 5) whether, after a meaningful meet and confer, the parties stipulate to the exhibit’s authentication.

Joint witness lists must be in specified chart format and based on a meaningful meet and confer.

Source text: Not less than ten days prior to the final status conference, all parties are ordered to have a meaningful meet and confer and develop a single joint witness list. The list must be in a chart format with columns showing 1) The witness’ name, 2) the party initially calling the witness, 3) a brief description of the witness’ expected testimony, 4) whether the witness requires an interpreter and, if so, the language, 5) a considered and realistic time estimate.

Parties seeking a private court reporter must submit a proposed order designating the reporter as official.

Source text: Any party otherwise seeking the presence of a court reporter must secure the service of a private court reporter with a proposed order designating the court reporter as the official reporter.

Proposed orders are required for all motions.

Source text: Please submit proposed orders for all motions and ex parte applications.

Joint Witness List must be filed by the Final Status Conference.

Source text: 1. Filed-Joint Witness List

Joint Exhibit List with DATE ID'd and DATE ADMITTED columns must be filed by FSC.

Source text: 2. Filed-Joint Exhibit List, include columns for DATE ID'd and DATE ADMITTED.

Joint Statement of the Case must be filed by the Final Status Conference.

Source text: 3. Filed-Joint Statement of the Case.

Proposed Verdict Form must be filed by the Final Status Conference.

Source text: 4. Filed-Proposed Verdict Form

List of jury instructions must be filed by the Final Status Conference.

Source text: 5. Filed-List of jury instructions

Proposed Juror Questionnaires (if requested) must not include questions about jurors' residences.

Source text: 8. Filed-Proposed Juror Questionnaire, if requested. Questionnaires will not include questions concerning the location of the prospective jurors' residences in accordance with changes to the Standards for Judicial Administration.

All motion papers must include the CRS reservation number in bold on the caption page.

Source text: The reservation number should be placed in bold on the caption page of all motion papers.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration with factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for ex parte relief.

Source text: The applicant shall comply with CRC 3.1202(c): “An applicant must make an affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.”

Ex parte applicants must submit a proposed order and pay filing fee before appearing.

Source text: Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing in court.

Motions in limine captions must identify excluded evidence, be numbered consecutively, and opposition/reply papers must reference the motion number in their caption.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to exclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively. Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their papers.

Motions in Limine must be drafted in accordance with LASC Rule 3.57 and served and filed.

Source text: Motions in Limine, if any, which must be drafted in accordance with LASC Rule 3.57 and served and filed;

Motions in limine captions must identify evidence to exclude, be numbered consecutively; opposition/reply must include motion number; uncontested motions note 'uncontested'.

Source text: The caption of each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party seeks to exclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them consecutively. Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the corresponding motion number in the caption of their papers. Uncontested motions should note "uncontested" in the caption.

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order and have filing fee paid before appearing in court.

Source text: Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing in court.

Declarations regarding unserved defendants must explain the efforts undertaken to serve the complaint on all defendants.

Source text: If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration to the court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service.

Trial briefs are required for court trials (filed 5 court days before FSC) and optional for jury trials.

Source text: Trial briefs are not required in jury trials but can be useful to the Court. They are required in court trials and must be filed at least five (5) court days before the FSC.

Parties must obtain certified copies of court file documents before trial; original files not sent unless court orders for good cause.

Source text: Any party seeking to introduce evidence of prior convictions, or any other information contained within court files, in any proceeding must, prior to the trial date, obtain certified copies only of the relevant documents from the Clerk's Office where the file is located. A request for certified copies must be made a sufficient time before trial so as not to delay the trial. The original files will not be sent to the trial court unless the court orders so for good cause on written application. Failure to obtain the documents in a timely fashion will not be good cause for a continuance.

Counsel using LA Court Connect must download the 6-page Dept 38 CMO prior to the CMC from the Court’s website.

Source text: Counsel appearing via LA Court Connect to download the Court’s 6-page Case Management Order for Department 38 prior to the CMC available online at www.lacourt.org by clicking the “View” link under “Department 38.”

Joint statement of the case must be neutral and not exceed two paragraphs.

Source text: The parties shall submit a concise— not to exceed two paragraphs—neutral statement of the case.

The Court strongly prefers use of specified forms for settlement stipulations for judgment.

Source text: Should the case resolve via settlement, either in open court or else out-of-court, the parties may jointly prepare and file either the “Unlawful Detainer Stipulation and Judgment” (LASC Local Form no. CIV 136) or else the “Stipulation for Entry of Judgment (Unlawful Detainer)” (Judicial Council Form no. UD-115). The Court strongly prefers that the parties use one of these two forms to effectuate settlement.

Proposed order required to have multiple motions heard on the same date.

Source text: If you have motions reserved under the Court Reservation System for multiple hearing dates, please submit a proposed order for the motions to be heard on one date. Make sure the motions are reserved on the Court Reservation System before you submit a proposed order.

Trial briefs are optional but encouraged, must identify disputed claims/defenses, legal issues, relief/damages, and other helpful information.

Source text: Each party may, but is not required to, file a Trial Brief succinctly identifying: (1) the claims and defenses that remain in dispute for Trial; (2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); (3) the relief and calculation of damages sought; and (4) any other information that may assist the Court at Trial.

Objection filers must include a self-addressed envelope to receive the court's decision on the research petition.

Source text: In order to receive a copy of the court’s decision on the petition, the person/agency filing an objection must include a self-addressed envelope.

Stipulated orders may be filed as a stipulation and proposed order instead of an ex parte application.

Source text: If the parties stipulate to an order, there is no need to file an ex parte application. The parties may instead file a stipulation and proposed order.

E-filed motions, oppositions, and replies should include last 4 digits of CRS reservation ID in title.

Source text: The Court respectfully requests that each and every separately efiled motion (and related papers) include the last four digits of the CRS reservation ID number to be included in the title that is uploaded. This request includes all opposition and reply papers.

Proposed orders not required with motions unless stipulated or statutorily required; required for stipulated requests.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, or unless the proposed order is statutorily required to be in a certain format, the Court does not require the filing of proposed orders along with motions. The minute order operates as the order of the Court. A separately filed proposed order is required for a stipulated request for an order.

Trial briefs are optional, must identify claims, defenses, relief, and damages if filed.

Source text: Each party may, but is not required to, file a trial brief succinctly identifying: (a) the claims and defenses subject to litigation; (c) the relief claimed, and calculation of damages sought; and (d) any other information that may assist the court at trial.

Jury trials require joint case statement per Local Rule 3.25(i)(4) or agreed mini-opening statements (5 mins per side).

Source text: For jury trials only, the parties shall file a joint statement of the case to be read to the jury (Los Angeles County Court Rules, Rule ("Local Rule") 3.25(i)(4)). Alternatively, the parties may agree to provide Mini-Opening Statements (five minutes or less per side).

Trial briefs are encouraged but not required, particularly for non-typical or technical issues.

Source text: Trial briefs are encouraged but not required. In cases where an issue is not typical or may be technical in nature, the parties should prepare trial briefs that address important issues in the case.

Case management statements are not required for initial case management conferences.

Source text: NO CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT IS REQUIRED.

Stipulation and proposed order required to request mandatory settlement conference.

Source text: The court will consider referring the parties to a mandatory settlement conference, if counsel file a stipulation and proposed order seeking a mandatory settlement conference.

Three specific motions in limine are deemed filed and granted if properly filed: precluding non-testifying witnesses, liability insurance references, and settlement discussions.

Source text: The following motions in limine are deemed filed and granted: (A) to preclude non-testifying, non-party witnesses from being present in the courtroom when others are testifying (see Evid. Code § 777) (B) to preclude reference to the liability insurance in a case defended by that liability insurance policy; and (C) to preclude references to settlement discussions.