Los Angeles Superior Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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Deadline

4 calendar days

No later than four calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:

No later than four calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:

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If the case settles before the Final Status Conference, no appearance is required only if a Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement is filed directly with the court at least two court days before the conference.

If the action is settled or otherwise resolved before the Final Status Conference, no appearance will be necessary as long as a Request for Dismissal of the entire action or Notice of Settlement under CRC, rule 3.1385 has been filed directly with this court at least two court days before the scheduled Final Status Conference.

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Final Status Conference documents must be filed at least five days before the conference.

The following documents shall be prepared, served, and filed electronically at least five days before the Final Status Conference.

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The parties must file all required trial preparation documents at least five days before the FSC.

At least five (5) days prior to the FSC, the parties shall file the following documents and, as discussed in Section XIII(F), below, lodge a binder as described therein.

CRITICAL

Deadline

15 calendar days

Case management statements on Judicial Council Form CM-110 must be filed no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC.

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 CMC.

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Motions in limine must be filed with statutory notice under CCP section 1005 and Local Rule 3.57(a) for hearing at the FSC.

Motions in limine shall be filed with statutory notice for hearing at the FSC. The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and the requirements of Local Rule 3.57 (a).

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Objections to PowerPoint slides must be submitted to the Court as soon as possible and before the jury is empaneled.

If there are any objections to any slide, the objecting party must submit the objections to the Court as soon as possible and before the jury is empaneled.

CRITICAL

Deadline

3 calendar days

A jointly prepared Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged in Department P no later than three calendar days before the FSC.

No later than three calendar days before the FSC, the parties’ counsel and any self- represented parties shall jointly prepare and lodge in Department P a Motions in Limine Binder which is no larger than 3”.

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Deadline

3 calendar days

The parties must jointly prepare and lodge a Trial Binder in Department P no later than three calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than three (3) calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall jointly prepare and lodge in Department P a Trial Binder

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The parties must meet and confer to ensure that transcripts of each deposition identified on the joint chart are lodged with the Court before trial begins.

The parties shall meet and confer to ensure that transcripts of each deposition identified on the Joint Chart of Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony is lodged with the Court prior to the commencement of trial.

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Trial documents must be eFiled 10 days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial Documents: Due 10 days prior to Final Status Conference / eFiling required

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10 days prior to the Final Status Conference hearing date, all Motions in Limine must be filed. A separate Summation Page must be included listing each Motion in Limine number and title. Any Opposition and Reply must also be timely filed prior to the hearing date. A Motion in Limine filed after the cut-off date will not be considered. Motions in Limine will be heard at the Final Status Conference.

10 days prior to the Final Status Conference hearing date, all Motions in Limine must be filed. A separate Summation Page must be included listing each Motion in Limine number and title. Any Opposition and Reply must also be timely filed prior to the hearing date. A Motion in Limine filed after the cut-off date will not be considered. Motions in Limine will be heard at the Final Status Conference.

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Oppositions and replies to motions in limine must be timely filed before the Final Status Conference hearing date.

Any Opposition and Reply must also be timely filed prior to the hearing date.

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Parties must meet and confer and file a list of joint trial documents (statement of case, motions in limine, witness list, exhibit list, jury instructions, special verdict form, and separate trial brief) 10 days before the Final Status Conference or trial date.

10 days prior to the Final Status Conference date or Trial date (if a Final Status Conference date is not given), the parties are instructed to meet, confer, and file the following joint trial documents: 1. Joint Statement of the Case 2. Joint Motions in Limine (Motion in Limine/Opposition/Reply) 3. Joint Witness List 4. Joint Exhibit List 5. Joint Jury Instructions 6. Joint Special Verdict Form 7. Separate Trial Brief (no longer than 5 pages)

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must exchange exhibits at least ten days before the FSC, with exhibits placed in a 3-ring binder.

Counsel are ordered to exchange exhibits at least ten (10) days before the FSC. The exhibits shall be placed in a 3-ring binder.

CRITICALCivil cases

Joint trial documents must be filed five court days before the Final Status Conference (FSC).

Joint trial documents are to be filed five (5) court days before the FSC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must meet and confer before the FSC to prepare joint trial documents, which must be filed five court days before the FSC.

Counsel are ordered to meet and confer before the FSC to exchange, discuss and prepare for submission to the Court the joint jury instructions, exhibits, joint exhibit lists, joint witness list, joint statement of the case, and special verdict form. Joint trial documents are to be filed five (5) court days before the FSC.

CRITICALCivil cases

For jury trials, the following documents shall be filed five (5) court days before the FSC:

For jury trials, the following documents shall be filed five (5) court days before the FSC:

CRITICALCivil cases

The deadline to file a response to the operative complaint is stayed by the ISC Order.

The filing of a response to an operative complaint is stayed by the ISC Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Upon assignment to Department 7, the ISC Order stays all proceedings — including the defendant's filing of a responsive pleading — pending the parties' participation at the Initial Status Conference.

As soon as a new case is assigned to Department 7, the court issues an Initial Status Conference ("ISC") Order that stays all proceedings pending the parties' participation at the ISC. This includes the defendant's filing a responsive pleading.

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must file a joint statement outlining recent progress in the case at least five court days before every status conference.

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

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Parties must meet and confer and submit all required trial preparation documents five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Parties must meet and confer and submit the following documents five court days before the FSC.

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Required FSC documents must be submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Parties must meet and confer and submit the following documents five court days before the FSC.

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Failure to timely submit any required item without good cause may result in sanctions, including monetary sanctions, exclusion of evidence, issue preclusion, denial of claims or defenses, dismissal, or default.

Failure to submit any item required in this order in a timely manner without good cause may result in the imposition of sanctions, including monetary sanctions, exclusion of evidence, issue preclusion, denial of a claim or defense, dismissal, or default.

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Motions in limine must be served and submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days prior to the FSC.

CRITICAL

Deadline

2 calendar days

The motions in limine notebook must be submitted at least 2 calendar days before the FSC, and late notebooks may result in the motions not being considered.

The notebook shall be submitted at least two (2) calendar days prior to the FSC. Late filed notebooks may result in the motions not being considered.

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Exhibits must be brought to court on the first day of trial.

Exhibits must be brought to Court on the first day of trial.

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Deadline

2 court days

Settlement documents must be filed 2 court days before FSC; exempt parties may use printed copies.

If the action is settled or otherwise resolved before the FSC, no appearance will be necessary as long as either a Request for Dismissal of the entire action or a Notice of Settlement under California Rules of Court Rule 3.1385 is electronically filed with this Court at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC. If a party is exempt from the electronic filing requirements, that party shall file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

Court trial documents must be filed electronically 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use paper.

For all Court trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. a. Motions in Limine (if any), b. Trial Briefs, c. Joint Witness List, and d. Joint Exhibit List.

CRITICAL

Deadline

5 calendar days

Oppositions to motions in limine must be written, numbered, refer to moving party's numbers, and e-filed 5 calendar days before FSC.

An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC. (Exempt parties may file same by conventional means on printed paper directly in Department F44.) The opposition must refer to the numbers used by the moving party.

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No FSC appearance is required if a Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement (CRC 3.1385) is electronically filed at least 2 court days before the scheduled FSC.

If the action is settled or otherwise resolved before the FSC, no appearance will be necessary as long as either a Request for Dismissal of the entire action or a Notice of Settlement under California Rules of Court Rule 3.1385 is electronically filed with this Court at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

Motions in limine must be written, numbered, served on opposing parties, and e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC.

All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Untimely motions may not be considered.

CRITICAL

Deadline

5 calendar days

Oppositions to motions in limine must be served and electronically filed by represented parties at least 5 calendar days prior to the FSC.

An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

For court trials, motions in limine, trial briefs, the joint witness list, and the joint exhibit list must be filed at least 10 calendar days before the FSC.

For all Court trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. a. Motions in Limine (if any), b. Trial Briefs, c. Joint Witness List, and d. Joint Exhibit List.

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A list of all deposition excerpts and discovery responses to be used at trial (except impeachment), with any admissibility stipulations, must be submitted to the judge no later than 10 court days before the FSC.

All parties shall submit to the judge no later than 10 court days before the FSC a list of all excerpts from depositions and other discovery responses to be used at trial except for impeachment, along with any stipulations to their admissibility.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

Motions in limine must be served and electronically filed at least 10 calendar days before the FSC, and untimely motions may not be considered.

All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC. Untimely motions may not be considered.

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All parties must meet and confer and/or exchange information at least 15 court days before the FSC, and failure to timely comply with any item of the order may result in sanctions.

All parties shall meet and confer and/or exchange information at least fifteen (15) court days before the FSC as required by this order and Los Angeles County Court Rules, Rule 3.25(g). Any failure to timely comply with any item required by this order shall subject any such non-complying party to the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including but not limited to monetary, exclusion of evidence, issue preclusion, denial of a claim or defense, dismissal, or contempt (pursuant to CCP §§128.5, 177.5, 575.5 and 583.410; Government Code §68608, CRC Rule 526).

CRITICAL

Deadline

2 calendar days

The trial binder must be lodged with the Court at least two calendar days before the Final Status Conference in jury trials.

For all jury trials, the parties/counsel shall jointly prepare and lodge a trial binder with the Court at least two (2) calendar days before the FSC

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On the first day of trial, before trial begins, the parties must lodge the originals of all deposition transcripts with the courtroom clerk.

On the first day of trial, the parties must lodge with the courtroom clerk the originals of all deposition transcripts, to be used for any purpose, before trial begins.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

Unlawful Detainer jury trial documents must be filed electronically 10 calendar days before trial; exempt parties may use paper.

For all jury trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (I 0) calendar days before the trial date. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the trial date. 1. Motions in Limine (if any), 2. Trial Briefs, 3. Joint Witness List, 4. Joint Exhibit List, 5. Joint Statement of the Case, 6. Joint Jury Instructions, 7. Joint Verdict Form, and, 8. 3-Ring Trial Binder containing all the documents above with a table of contents.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

Jury trial documents must be filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the trial date.

For all jury trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (I 0) calendar days before the trial date. Exempt parties may file the following documents either electronically or by conventional means (i.e., printed copies on paper) at least ten (10) calendar days before the trial date.

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Scheduling an IDC does not toll the deadline for filing a discovery motion unless the parties stipulate to toll deadlines.

California Code of Civil Procedure § 2016.080 has been repealed, therefore, the scheduling of an IDC does not toll the deadline for filing a discovery motion unless the parties stipulate to toll deadlines.

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The moving party must file and serve the IDC memorandum at least five court days before the 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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Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC date.

MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC date.

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The responding party may file and serve a responsive IDC 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.

CRITICAL

Deadline

7 calendar days

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled case management conference.

Case Management Statements must be filed at least seven (7) calendar days before the date scheduled for the case management conference (CMC).

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions in Limine are set to be heard on the date of the FSC on regular, statutory notice like regular law and motion (16 court days for motion, 9 court days for opposition, 5 court days for reply).

Motions in Limine are set to be heard on the date of the FSC on regular, statutory notice like regular law and motion (16 court days for motion, 9 court days for opposition, 5 court days for reply).

CRITICALCivil cases

Jury fee payments or waiver requests must be filed 30 days before trial.

Jury fees must be posted, or a jury fee waiver order obtained, no later than 30 days before trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Failure to timely comply with court orders results in a $250 monetary sanction against counsel of record under CCP section 177.5.

Failure to timely comply will result in monetary sanctions in the sum of $250 against counsel of record for violation of court orders, CCP section 177.5.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

15 calendar days

Case Management Conference statements must be filed no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC per CRC 3.725.

CMC Statements are required no later than 15 calendar days prior to the CMC per CRC 3.725.