Los Angeles Superior Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows
1047 rules from official source documents
Rules 251 to 300, page 6 of 21
Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.
Cutoffs and deemed-filed rules
CRITICAL
Self-represented litigants exempt from electronic filing must file ex parte applications directly in Department 834 by 8:45 a.m. on the hearing date.
Self-represented litigants exempt from electronic filing shall file directly in Department 834 by 8:45 a.m. on the date the application is heard.
CRITICAL
The joint appendix must be lodged with the court when the reply brief is filed, or by a date set by the court.
The joint appendix shall be lodged with the court at the time the reply brief must be filed or a set by the court.
CRITICAL
Electronically filed ex parte applications must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.
Electronically filed ex parte applications shall be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.
CRITICAL
Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
CRITICAL
Written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.
CRITICAL
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. 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.
CRITICAL
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. 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.
CRITICAL
The joint summary of the prior day's testimony must be submitted no later than 8:30 a.m. on the following day of trial.
The parties must submit the joint summary for the prior day's testimony no later than 8:30 a.m. on the following day of trial.
CRITICAL
Counsel must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10am court day before 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.
CRITICAL
Ex parte opposition counsel must e-file by 4pm day before hearing and deliver courtesy copy to Dept 410 by 4:30pm same day.
Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed no later than 4:00 p.m. of the day before the ex parte hearing, with a courtesy copy delivered directly to Dept. 410 no later than 4:30 p.m. that same day.
CRITICAL
Written opposition to an ex parte application by represented parties must be e-filed no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Any written opposition to the ex parte application by parties represented by counsel must be electronically filed no later than 4:00 p.m. of the day before the ex parte hearing, with a courtesy copy delivered directly to Dept. 410 no later than 4:30 p.m. that same day.
CRITICAL
application must file them with the Judicial Assistant in Dept. 410 by 8:45 a.m. on the day of the hearing
application must file them with the Judicial Assistant in Dept. 410 by 8:45 a.m. on the day of the hearing
CRITICAL
Ex parte papers filed by self-represented parties after 8:45 a.m. will not be accepted for a hearing that same day.
The Court will not accept ex parte papers from self-represented parties for hearings that same day if filed after 8:45 a.m.
CRITICAL
Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications with all documentary support no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte 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.
CRITICAL
Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte hearing.
(b) any written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.
CRITICAL
Trial document binders and motion in limine binders must be delivered to Department 3 no later than 4:00 p.m. at least 5 court days before the Final Status Conference.
trial document binders, and motion in limine binders, to Department 3 not later than 4:00 p.m. at least 5 court days before the date of the Final Status Conference.
CRITICAL
Ex parte applications are heard at 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Ex parte applications are heard at 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
CRITICAL
Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.
(a) ex parte applications and all documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing
CRITICALCivil cases
Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing, unless the litigant is exempt from e-filing.
Unless a litigant is exempt from e-filing, counsel must file the application by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the Ex Parte hearing.
WARNING
In trials without a court reporter or electronic recording, a joint daily summary of testimony must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. of the next court day.
For trials in which there is no court reporter or electronic recording, Department S25 requires that a joint daily summary of testimony must be completed and submitted to the Court by 4:00 p.m. of the next court day, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
WARNING
Self-represented parties may file ex parte applications and supporting papers up to 11 a.m. on the same day as the 1:30 p.m. hearing.
Self-represented parties may file an ex parte application and supporting papers by 11 a.m. the same day as hearing for 1:30 p.m.
WARNING
Proposed continuance orders have no effect unless and until the Court signs them.
Proposed orders regarding continuances do not become effective unless and until this Court so orders.
WARNING
The court highly discourages last-minute filings because documents electronically filed a day or two before a hearing may not be accessible to judicial officers on the hearing day.
Sometimes documents electronically filed a day or two before a hearing are not accessible to judicial officers on the day of the hearing. For these reasons, the court highly discourages last-minute filings.
WARNING
Motion hearing dates must be reserved through the Courtroom Reservation System (CRS) on the court's website.
Hearing dates are to be reserved through the Courtroom Reservation System (CRS) on the court's website.
WARNING
Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.
If a party is a self-represented litigant, the party may file an ex parte application and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Deposition
Depositions should be lodged with the clerk before the start of trial.
Depositions should be lodged with the clerk prior to the start of trial.
WARNINGCivil cases
Despite the ISC stay, defense counsel should promptly file a notice of appearance.
Defense counsel should promptly file a notice of appearance however.
WARNING
Oppositions to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Final Status Conference.
A written opposition to a motion in limine may be served and filed no later than the FSC.
WARNING
A Notice of Settlement should be filed as soon as practicable.
A Notice of Settlement should be filed as soon as practicable.
WARNING
A tentative ruling is not an opportunity to file additional documents to "cure" a perceived deficiency but a request to do so may be raised in oral argument.
A tentative ruling is not an opportunity to file additional documents to "cure" a perceived deficiency but a request to do so may be raised in oral argument.
WARNING
Expert declarations under CCP § 2034.260 must be submitted to court and opposing counsel by the FSC.
As to all experts counsel intends to call at trial, no later than the FSC, Counsel shall present to the Court and opposing counsel a copy of the Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.260 declaration that states the substance of the proffered opinion.
WARNING
Because of a lag between e-filing and appearance in the court's review system, documents filed within 3-5 days of a hearing may not be reviewed before the hearing, so courtesy copies are the fastest way to ensure timely consideration.
The Court also notes that there is a lag time between the e-filing of a document, and its appearance in the system the Court accesses to review case files. The Court does not receive any notification when a document has been filed in the e-filing system. Thus, documents filed within 3-5 days of a hearing might not appear in the court file review system in time and the Judge may not be aware that the document has been filed - with the result that the Judge is unable to review the filings before a hearing. Courtesy copies are the fastest way to ensure that documents filed in this time window are actually received and considered in a timely manner.
INFOCivil cases
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 in the Court's docket.
INFO
The Court holds proposed judgments for 10-15 days (depending on the manner of service) before signing them to consider any timely objections.
The Court is required to hold proposed judgments for 10-15 days and proposed orders for 5-10 days (depending on the manner of service) before signing them, to consider any timely objections.
INFOCivil cases
Ex parte applications may be filed on any court day.
Ex parte applications may be filed on any court day.
INFO
Replies to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Friday before the trial date.
Replies are not required but may be served and filed no later than the Friday preceding the trial date.
INFO
E-filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the court’s docket after submission.
IT MAY TAKE 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS FOR AN E-FILED DOCUMENT TO APPEAR ON THE COURT’S DOCKET.
INFO
- Deadline
- 2 business days
E-filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the court's docket.
NOTE: IT MAY TAKE 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS FOR AN E-FILED DOCUMENT TO APPEAR ON THE COURT'S DOCKET.
INFO
Tentative rulings are posted on the court website by 4:30 p.m. one day before the hearing.
Any tentative rulings made by the court will be made available one day (by 4:30 p.m.) prior to the hearing on www.lacourt.ca.gov
INFO
Replies to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Friday before the trial date.
Replies are not required but may be served and filed no later than the Friday preceding the trial date.
CRITICAL
Self-represented litigants must submit ex parte applications and all supporting documents to the Judicial Assistant in Department 316 no later than 8:45 a.m. on the hearing date.
For self-represented litigants, ex parte application fees must be paid in ex parte application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Judicial Assistant in Department 316 no later than 8:45 a.m. on the date of the ex parte hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
Request for Dismissal must be filed within 21 days of case resolution.
Counsel is requested to notify the clerk of this court immediately by phone [(818) 901-4603] upon settlement or resolution of the action and to file a Request for Dismissal within twenty-one (21) days from case resolution.
WARNING
The Court holds proposed judgments for 10-15 days (depending on manner of service) before signing to consider timely objections.
The Court is required to hold proposed judgments for 10-15 days and proposed orders for 5-10 days (depending on the manner of service) before signing them, to consider any timely objections.
Filing deadlines
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
Reply briefs in summary judgment/adjudication motions are due five calendar days before the hearing, a deadline the Court notes does not leave enough time to prepare a written tentative ruling.
Please note that the time allotted by the Code of Civil Procedure for reply briefs in summary judgment/adjudication motions (five calendar days prior to the hearing) does not give the Court enough time to prepare a written tentative ruling.
CRITICALCivil cases
The joint status conference statement must be filed 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.
CRITICALCivil cases
Motions in limine must comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005 and Local Rule 3.57(a).
Before filing motions in limine, the parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 1005 and the requirements of Local Rules 3.57(a).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
The parties must serve and file the Trial Readiness Documents at least 5 calendar days before the TRC.
At least 5 calendar days prior the TRC, the parties shall serve and file the following Trial Readiness Documents:
CRITICAL
Trial documents must be e-filed 5 days prior to the Final Status Conference.
Trial documents due 5 days prior to FSC via e-filing.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 2 business days
Motions must be taken off calendar at least two business days prior to the hearing.
The deadline to take any motions off calendar is two business days before the hearing.
CRITICAL
Ex parte applications or oppositions by self-represented litigants or e-filing-exempt parties must be filed on the date of the requested hearing.
If a party is a self-represented litigant or is exempt from electronic filing, the party must file their ex parte application or opposition in the Clerk's Office of the Spring Street Courthouse on the date of the requested hearing.
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