Los Angeles Superior Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows

WARNING

Scheduling an IDC temporarily tolls the discovery motion filing deadline from the IDC request until the IDC date; further extensions require party agreement and tolling is not indefinite.

Scheduling an IDC temporarily tolls the deadline for filing a discovery motion beginning upon the request for the IDC and concluding on the date of the IDC. Any further extension must be agreed upon by the parties. Such tolling is not indefinite.

WARNING

Deadline

10 calendar days

A fee-waiver party is entitled to a court reporter if the request is made on form LACIV269 at least 10 calendar days before the hearing.

A party with a fee waiver is entitled to a court reporter pursuant to Cal. Rule of Court 2.956(b)(3), if a request is made at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing on court form LACIV269.

WARNING

Counsel are urged to agree on a special verdict form to be submitted with the other trial documents five days before the final status conference; if they cannot agree, the Court will prepare a general verdict form.

Counsel are urged to agree upon a special verdict form to be submitted to the court with the other trial documents five (5) days prior to the final status conference. If counsel cannot agree, the Court will prepare a general verdict form.

WARNING

Most motions in limine will be heard on the first day of trial (normally a Friday). Motions in limine are governed by the statutory notice requirements set forth in Code of Civil Procedure sections 1005(b) and 1013, and should be set with a hearing date of the final status conference.

Most motions in limine will be heard on the first day of trial (normally a Friday). Motions in limine are governed by the statutory notice requirements set forth in Code of Civil Procedure sections 1005(b) and 1013, and should be set with a hearing date of the final status conference.

WARNING

The standing order does not change statutory discovery motion filing deadlines unless the parties stipulate to an extension in writing.

Nothing stated herein affects the statutory deadline to file any discovery motion unless the parties stipulate to an extension in writing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Replies are not required but may be served and filed no later than the Friday preceding the trial date.

Replies are not required but may be served and filed no later than the Friday preceding the trial date.

INFOCivil cases

Three motions in limine are automatically deemed filed and granted: witness sequestration of non-testifying non-party witnesses, preclusion of liability insurance references, and preclusion of settlement discussion references.

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.

INFO

Scheduling an IDC tolls the discovery motion filing deadline until further court order.

Scheduling an IDC tolls the deadline for filing a discovery motion until further order of the Court.

INFO

After notice of settlement of the entire case is e-filed, all appearances are taken off calendar and an OSC re dismissal is scheduled approximately 60 days from the filing date.

Once notice of settlement of the entire case is eFiled, all future appearances will be taken off calendar and an OSC re dismissal will be scheduled approximately sixty (60) days from the filing date.

INFOCivil cases

The time to file a discovery motion is tolled from the date a party schedules the Informal Discovery Conference until the conference date.

To allow time for the Informal Discovery Conference, the court tolls the time to file a discovery motion from the date a party schedules the Informal Discovery Conference to the date of the Informal Discovery Conference.

INFO

Deadline

3 calendar days

Moving party may file reply brief for motions in limine 3 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

The moving party may file a reply brief three (3) calendar days before the FSC.

INFO

If you require an accommodation relating to a disability, please inform the courtroom staff at least five (5) court days in advance so we can attempt to facilitate your request. Requests can be made by filing Judicial Council Form MC-410.

If you require an accommodation relating to a disability, please inform the courtroom staff at least five (5) court days in advance so we can attempt to facilitate your request. Requests can be made by filing Judicial Council Form MC-410.

INFO

Ex parte applications are considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., and parties should not expect oral argument unless the Court requests it.

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. The parties should not expect to present oral arguments in connection with an ex parte application. (See Cal. Code Civ. Proc.§ 166(a)(1)). The Court will inform the parties if it wishes to hear arguments before ruling.

INFOCivil cases

Motions in limine will be heard on the first day of trial (normally a Friday).

Motions in limine will be heard on the first day of trial (normally a Friday).

INFOCivil cases

Deadline

2 business days

Filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the Court's docket.

Please be aware that it may take 1-2 business days for a filed document to appear on the Court's docket.

INFOCivil cases

In preference cases, the motion in limine briefing schedule is set by the Preference Case Trial Setting Order, though a party may bring a motion in limine at any time for good cause shown.

In preference cases, the motion in limine briefing schedule will be set out in the Preference Case Trial Setting Order. However, a party may bring a motion in limine at any time for good cause shown.

INFO

Motions in limine may be entertained at any point during trial upon a showing of good cause.

The Court will entertain motions in limine throughout the trial if there is good cause shown.

INFOCivil cases

Exhibits need not be lodged before the first day of trial unless necessary for in limine determinations.

Exhibits need not be lodged prior to the first day of trial, except as necessary for any in limine determinations.

INFOCivil cases

Law and motion hearings are conducted Monday through Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Law and motion hearings are conducted Monday through Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

INFOCivil cases

Case Management Conferences are held Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Case Management Conferences are held Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m.

INFOCivil cases

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

Ex parte applications will be considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.

INFO

Scheduling or participating in an IDC does not extend any filing deadlines, and the Court urges responding/objecting parties to waive time to avoid unnecessary motion practice.

Because scheduling or participating in an IDC does not extend any deadlines of filing, the Court urges responding/objecting parties to waive time to avoid unnecessary motion practice.

INFO

Deadline

10 calendar days

A party with a fee waiver may request an official court reporter by filing form LASC LACIV 269 at least 10 calendar days before the hearing or trial.

A party who has a fee waiver pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.55(7) may request an official court reporter by filing form LASC LACIV 269 at least 10 calendar days before the hearing or trial.

INFO

If you require an accommodation relating to a disability, please inform the courtroom staff at least five court days in advance so we can attempt to facilitate your request. Written requests can be made by filing Judicial Council form MC-410.

If you require an accommodation relating to a disability, please inform the courtroom staff at least five court days in advance so we can attempt to facilitate your request. Written requests can be made by filing Judicial Council form MC-410.

INFOCivil cases

Deadline

5 calendar days

Final status conferences are usually scheduled 5-10 calendar days before trial.

Final status conferences (FSC) are usually set 5-10 calendar days prior to the trial date.

INFO

Motion hearings are held Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and Friday at 9:00 a.m.

The court hears motions Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m., and on Friday at 9:00 a.m.

INFO

Ex parte applications are heard Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and Friday at 9:00 a.m., and must comply with California Rule of Court 3.1200 et seq.

Ex parte applications are heard Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and Friday at 9:00 a.m. and must comply with California Rule of Court 3.1200 et. seq.

INFO

Submitted judgments are held for 15 days for objections before being processed.

Judgments: Received via eFiling / held for 15 days for objections

INFO

Oppositions and Replies per statute

Oppositions and Replies per statute

INFO

Exhibits need not be lodged before the first day of trial, except as necessary for in limine determinations.

Exhibits need not be lodged prior to the first day of trial, except as necessary for any in limine determinations.

INFO

After the Notice of Settlement of the entire case is eFiled, all future appearances are taken off calendar and an OSC re: Dismissal is scheduled approximately 45 days from the filing date.

Once the Notice of Settlement of the entire case is eFiled, all future appearances will be taken off calendar and an OSC re: Dismissal will be scheduled approximately forty- five (45) days from the filing date.

INFO

Supplemental filings on approval motions should, whenever possible, be filed before the scheduled hearing date or non-appearance case review.

Whenever possible, supplemental filings should be filed in advance of the scheduled hearing date or non-appearance case review.

INFO

The Court encourages bifurcation motions to be filed well in advance of trial.

The Court encourages bifurcation motions to be filed well in advance of trial so the Court and parties can properly prepare for each phase of trial.

INFO

The Court will entertain motions in limine at any time throughout the trial.

Trials are fluid so the Court will entertain motions in limine throughout the trial.

INFO

Ex parte applications are considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., following the morning calendar.

Ex parte applications will be considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., to follow the morning calendar.

CRITICALCivil cases

All trial readiness documents must be served and filed at least 5 court days before the Final Status Conference, including trial briefs, motions in limine, joint statements, witness lists, jury instructions, verdict forms, exhibit lists, deposition designations, and stipulations.

At least five court days prior to the FSC, the parties shall serve and file the following trial readiness documents: Trial briefs. Each party shall file a trial brief succinctly identifying (i) the claims and defenses subject to litigation; (ii) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); (iii) the relief claimed, and calculation of damages sought; and (iv) any other information that may assist the court at trial. Motions in limine. Before filing motions in limine, the parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of CCP section 1005 and the requirements of Local Rule 3.57(a). 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 the motions consecutively. Joint statement. For jury trials, the parties shall prepare a joint written statement of the case for the Court to read to the jury. (Local Rule 3.25(g)(4).) The joint statement shall be a neutral short statement of the case and not exceed 2 paragraphs. Joint witness list. The parties shall work together and file a joint list of all witnesses that each party intends to call, excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses. (Local Rule 3.25(g)(5).) Jury instructions (joint and contested). The parties shall prepare a complete set of full-text proposed jury instructions, editing all proposed California Civil Jury Instructions, insert party name(s), eliminate blanks, brackets, and irrelevant material. Joint verdict form(s). The parties shall prepare and file a joint proposed general verdict form or special verdict form (with interrogatories) acceptable to all sides. (Local Rule 3.25(g)(8).) Joint exhibit list. The parties shall prepare and file a joint exhibit list organized with columns identifying : (1) the exhibit, (2) which party is o ering the exhibit, (3) whether there is a stipulation to authenticity and/or admissibility of the exhibit, (4) each party’s evidentiary objection, if any, to admission of each exhibit, (5) the date on which the exhibit was identified, and (6) the date on which the exhibit was admitted. Page and line designations for deposition and former testimony. 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. Stipulations. The Court orders the parties to meet and confer regarding potential stipulations to the ultimate facts and issues, as well as to the admissibility of exhibits.

CRITICAL

Plaintiffs must file a declaration explaining failure to serve defendants 7 days prior to the Case Management Conference.

If any Defendants have not been served, Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s Counsel must submit a declaration to the Court seven (7) days prior to the hearing explaining why service has not been completed, documenting the be completed. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110.)

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

5 calendar days

Trial readiness documents must be served and filed at least five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

At least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC, the parties/counsel shall serve and file the following trial readiness documents: a. Trial Briefs – ... b. Motions in Limine – ... c. Joint Statement – ... d. Joint Witness List – ... e. Joint List of Jury Instructions – ... f. Jury Instructions (Joint and Contested) – ... g. Joint Verdict Forms – ... h. Joint Exhibit List – ... i. Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony – ... j. Stipulations Concerning Ultimate Facts and Issues – ...

CRITICAL

Required trial documents must be filed and served 5 court days prior to the Final Status Conference.

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: A. TRIAL BRIEFS (OPTIONAL); B. JOINT WITNESS LIST; C. JOINT EXHIBIT LIST; D. JOINT SHORT STATEMENT OF THE CASE; E. JOINT LIST OF PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS; F. FULL-TEXT PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS; G. VERDICT FORM(S); H. JOINT CHART OF PAGE AND LINE DESIGNATIONS.

CRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed and served 5 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents: A. TRIAL BRIEFS (OPTIONAL) B. JOINT WITNESS LIST C. JOINT EXHIBIT LIST D. JOINT CHART OF PAGE AND LINE DESIGNATIONS FOR DEPOSITION AND FORMER TESTIMONY

CRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed and served no later than 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents: A. TRIAL BRIEFS B. JOINT WITNESS LIST C. JOINT EXHIBIT LIST D. JOINT STATEMENT TO BE READ TO THE JURY E. JOINT LIST OF PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS F. JURY INSTRUCTIONS (JOINT AND CONTESTED) G. VERDICT FORM(S) H. JOINT CHART OF PAGE AND LINE DESIGNATIONS FOR DEPOSITION AND FORMER TESTIMONY

CRITICALCivil cases

A Request for Dismissal must be filed within twenty-one (21) days from case resolution.

upon resolution of this case and to file a Request for Dismissal within twenty-one (21) days from case resolution.

CRITICAL

Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference in compliance with Local Rule 3.57(a) statutory notice requirements.

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 requirements of Local rule 3.57, subdivision (a).

CRITICAL

Deadline

11 calendar days

Parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare the required trial documents and binders, attempt to stipulate to exhibit authenticity/admissibility, narrow issues, and attempt settlement.

No later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to do the following: (1) discuss and prepare the documents required in Sections 2.B-H, below, and the Exhibit Binders, Trial Binder, and Motions in Limine Binder required in Sections 3-5, below, (2) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to the authenticity and admissibility of each trial exhibit, (3) discuss and make a good faith effort to ... ultimate facts and legal issues, and (5) discuss and make a good faith effort to settle the case.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

For jury trials, the listed trial documents must be filed at least 10 calendar days before the FSC.

For all jury trials, the following documents shall be filed electronically at least ten (l 0) 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, d. Joint Exhibit List, e. Joint Statement of the Case, f. Joint Jury Instructions, g. Joint Verdict Form, and, h. 3-Ring Trial Binder containing all the documents above in 4.b through 4.g, with a table of contents.

CRITICAL

Deadline

5 calendar days

All pretrial documents must be filed and served at least 5 calendar days before the final status conference.

At least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC, the parties/counsel shall serve and file the following: Trial Briefs – Motions in Limine – Joint Statement – Joint Witness List – Joint List of Proposed Jury Instructions – Jury Instructions (Joint and Contested) – Joint Verdict Form(s) – Joint Exhibit List – Page and Line Designations for Deposition and Former Testimony