Los Angeles Superior Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows
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Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.
Cutoffs and deemed-filed rules
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The moving party must e-file all ex parte documents by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
The moving party must e-file all documents by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing.
Ex parte application and all documents in support thereof must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.
Ex parte application and all documents in support thereof must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
CRITICAL
Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
Represented litigants: All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
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Self-represented litigants must submit ex parte applications no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Self-Represented Litigants: ex parte applications must be submitted no later 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
CRITICAL
Original deposition transcripts must be lodged with clerk on first day of trial.
Original deposition transcripts are to be lodged with the clerk on the first day of trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
Visual aids for closing arguments must be disclosed to opposing counsel by 8:30 AM on the day of closing arguments, or the Court may prohibit their use.
If a party wishes to use graphics, demonstrative exhibits, or other visual aids during their closing arguments, including presentations created with PowerPoint or other presentation software, they must disclose such material to their opposing counsel no later than 8:30 am on the day that closing arguments are scheduled, so that any objections may be identified and resolved. (Local Rule 3.180.) Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the Court prohibiting the use of such material.
CRITICALCivil cases
Motion papers must be filed within 3 days of reserving a hearing date, or the reservation will be cancelled.
Note that papers for a reserved matter must be filed within 3 days of making the reservation, otherwise the reservation will be cancelled.
CRITICAL
Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing.
all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing
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Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 AM the day of the hearing.
any written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.
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Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.
any written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing
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unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing
unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing
CRITICALCivil cases
Written opposition to ex parte applications by represented parties must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
Ex parte applications by represented parties must be e-filed, with all documentary support, no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Parties represented by counsel must electronically file ex parte applications with all documentary support no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
Self-represented parties must file ex parte papers with the Judicial Assistant in Department H or the clerk's office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
opposition to an ex parte application must file them with the Judicial Assistant in Department H or the clerk's office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing, after paying any applicable filing fee (unless the party has a fee waiver).
CRITICALCivil cases
The Court will not accept self-represented parties' ex parte papers for same-day hearings if filed after 9:00 a.m.
The Court will not accept ex parte papers from self-represented parties for hearings that same day if filed after 9:00 a.m.
CRITICAL
Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and proposed order must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
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.
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Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Written oppositions shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.
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- Applies to
- Ex parte opposition
Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Written oppositions shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.
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Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and a proposed order must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
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.
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Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
For represented litigants, all ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
CRITICAL
Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-filed no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.
Any written opposition must be electronically filed by no later than 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.
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Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
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Moving party must file IDC memorandum at least 5 court days before IDC.
At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
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The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
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Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.
All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
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Absent an exemption, ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing.
Absent an exemption, you must file the application by 10:00 am on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing.
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Written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
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Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Oppositions must be e-filed no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing and courtesy copies are required directly in the courtroom.
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Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed and noticed no later than 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.
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Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Oppositions must be e-filed no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing and courtesy copies are required directly in the courtroom.
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The filing and notice deadline for ex parte applications is 10 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed and noticed no later than 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
Ex parte motions must be given to the clerk at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Ex Parte motions are to be given to the clerk.
CRITICALCivil cases
Ex parte motions must be submitted to the clerk at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Ex Parte motions are to be given to the clerk.
CRITICALCivil cases
Written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition to an ex parte application shall be electronically filed and e-served by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 1 business days
Ex parte applications (heard Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m.) must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications for Department 1 are heard MONDAY-THURSDAY at 8:30 a.m. Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq. and must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing and served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.
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Ex parte applications and supporting papers from represented litigants must be filed by a 10:00 a.m. cutoff the court day before the ex parte hearing.
For represented litigants, all ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
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Self-represented litigants must submit the ex parte application and all supporting documents to the Judicial Assistant in Department 26 by 8:45 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.
For self-represented litigants, ex parte application fees must be paid in Room 102 of the Clerk's Office no later than 8:30 a.m. on the date of the ex parte hearing, and the ex parte application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Judicial Assistant in Department 26 no later than 8:45 a.m. on the date of the ex parte hearing.
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Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 AM court day before hearing.
All Ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
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Ex parte papers must be filed by a 10:00 a.m. cutoff on the court day before the hearing.
All Ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
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Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the
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Daily summaries of testimony must be completed and submitted to the court by 4 p.m. the day following the day of testimony.
Daily summaries must be completed and submitted to the court by 4 pm the day following day.
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Ex parte papers filed by self-represented parties after 9:00 a.m. will not be accepted for that same day's hearing.
The court will not accept ex parte papers from self-represented parties for hearings that same day if filed after 9:00 a.m.
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Represented parties must e-file written opposition to an ex parte application by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.
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Self-represented parties must file ex parte support/opposition documents with Department A Judicial Assistant by 9:00 a.m. on hearing day, after paying applicable fee or with fee waiver.
Self-represented parties seeking to present documents in support of or in opposition to an ex parte application must file them with the Judicial Assistant in Department A by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing, after paying any applicable filing fee (unless the party has a fee waiver).
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Parties represented by counsel must e-file written opposition to ex parte applications by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.
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Ex parte support papers must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
support no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
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Self-represented parties must file ex parte support or opposition papers with the Judicial Assistant in Department A by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Self-represented parties seeking to present documents in support of or in opposition to an ex parte application must file them with the Judicial Assistant in Department A by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing, after paying any applicable filing fee (unless the party has a fee waiver).
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Papers in support of an ex parte application must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing (sentence begins on a portion of the prior page not included in this excerpt).
support no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
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Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt (CRC 3.1204).
Unless a party is self-represented or otherwise exempt from electronic filing, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing, as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.
What filing deadlines apply to CMC statement filings in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Nicole M. Heeseman: Case Management Conference statements must be filed no later than 15 calendar days before the conference.
Judge Richard L. Fruin: 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]
Judge Michael E. Whitaker: CMC statements must be filed and served on all parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC.
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When is a filing treated as filed in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Michael E. Whitaker: The rule states a 8:30 a.m. filing cutoff. Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Judge Bryant Y. Yang: The rule states a 9:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte papers filed by self-represented parties after 9:00 a.m. will not be accepted for that same day's hearing.
Judge Jonathan H. Eisenman: The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte hearing.
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What filing deadlines does Los Angeles Superior Court set?
Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeld: Stipulations and orders for continuance must be e-filed at least 7 court days prior to the hearing date to be continued.
Judge David K. Reinert: No later than five (5) court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:
Judge Sherry Powell, Judge Julian C. Recana, Judge Brian F. Gasdia, and 1 more: Scheduling an IDC does not toll the deadline for filing a discovery motion unless the parties stipulate to toll deadlines.
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What filing deadlines apply to motion in limine filings in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Michael Shultz: Motions in limine must be submitted with timely statutory notice so they can be heard at the final status conference.
Judge Bryant Y. Yang: Motions in limine must be filed and served 14 calendar days before Final Status Conference.
Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury: If the motions in limine are too voluminous to fit behind Tab J in the Trial Binder, the parties must submit a separate motion in limine no later than three calendar days before the
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What filing deadlines apply to opposition filings in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Andrew E. Cooper: MIL oppositions must be served and filed at least 5 calendar days before the FSC; exempt parties may file printed paper copies directly in Department F51.
Judge Peter A. Hernandez: Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed and served 7 calendar days before FSC.
Judge Sarvenaz Bahar: Oppositions to motions in limine must be written, numbered, refer to moving party's numbers, and e-filed 5 calendar days before FSC.
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What filing deadlines apply to case management statement filings in Los Angeles Superior Court?
Judge Julian C. Recana: Case management statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled CMC.
Judge Kristin S. Escalante, Judge Michael Shultz, Judge Michael Small, and 1 more: Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled Case Management Conference.
Judge Karine Mkrtchyan, Judge Doreen B. Boxer, and Judge Brian F. Gasdia: Case Management Statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the scheduled Case Management Conference.
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