Los Angeles Superior Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

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Any party who intends to file a Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication must reserve a hearing date immediately because the reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System, they fill up fast, and the present reservation dates available for such motions are very close to the trial dates being set by the court. Do not wait until discovery has been completed to reserve a hearing date for a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication because, at a later date, hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in your case.

Any party who intends to file a Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication must reserve a hearing date immediately because the reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System, they fill up fast, and the present reservation dates available for such motions are very close to the trial dates being set by the court. Do not wait until discovery has been completed to reserve a hearing date for a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication because, at a later date, hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in your case.

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Parties seeking to compel further responses to discovery should schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before the hearing, and preferably, the filing of their motions. The court may deny a motion to compel further responses to discovery if parties fail to schedule and complete an IDC before the scheduled hearing on the motion.

Parties seeking to compel further responses to discovery should schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before the hearing, and preferably, the filing of their motions. The court may deny a motion to compel further responses to discovery if parties fail to schedule and complete an IDC before the scheduled hearing on the motion.

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Parties, through counsel of record with full authority to make binding agreements, must participate in the scheduled IDC.

Therefore, parties, through their respective counsel of record with full authority to make binding agreements, shall participate in the scheduled IDC.

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A hearing date must be reserved through the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov before filing any motion, except motions in limine which are heard at the Final Status Conference.

Please see the "Online Services" section to find the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov to reserve a hearing date prior to filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which, by Local Rules, are heard during the Final Status Conference.

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Under Local Rule 3.57(a)(2), counsel must meet and confer before filing motions in limine.

Local Rules, rule 3.57(a)(2) requires that counsel meet and confer

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Before scheduling an IDC, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer (by telephone, videoconference, or in person) and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without Court assistance.

Prior to scheduling an IDC, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference or in person and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without the assistance of the Court.

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Parties intending to file a summary judgment or summary adjudication motion must reserve a hearing date immediately, since reservation dates fill quickly and may not be available at least 30 days before trial.

Any party who intends to file a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication must reserve a hearing date immediately because the reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System, they fill up fast, and the present reservation dates available for such motions are very close to the trial dates being set by the court. Do not wait until discovery has been completed to reserve a hearing date for a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication because, at a later date, hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in your case.

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Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS), and motions are heard Monday through Friday.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov under "Online Services," "Courtroom Services," "Court Reservation System (CRS)." Motions are set for hearing Monday through Friday.

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The court expects and encourages the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions. The court expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer – preferably in person or by telephone – to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute.

The court expects and encourages the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions. The court expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer – preferably in person or by telephone – to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute.

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Parties must participate in the informal discovery conference with full authority to enter into a stipulation resolving the disputes, and the court normally makes no orders at the conference unless the parties stipulate.

The court requires the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties, with full authority to enter into a stipulation to resolve the discovery disputes at issue, to participate in the informal discovery conference with the court. Because an informal discovery conference is not a hearing on a motion, the court normally does not make any orders at the informal discovery conference unless the parties stipulate.

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To request an informal discovery conference, parties must complete Los Angeles County form LACIV 094, lodge it in Department 510, and reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, which shows 'Confirmed' once the court approves.

To request an informal discovery conference, please complete Superior Court of Los Angeles County form LACIV 094, lodge it in Department 510, and reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, which will reflect "Confirmed" upon approval by the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

All noticed motions are heard at 1:30 PM on Monday through Friday. Motion hearing dates must be reserved using the Court Reservation System (CRS) or else by the Clerk’s Office.

All noticed motions are heard at 1:30 PM on Monday through Friday. Motion hearing dates must be reserved using the Court Reservation System (CRS) or else by the Clerk’s Office.

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A motion hearing date must be reserved on the Court Reservation System (CRS) or through the Clerk's Office before bringing any ex parte proceeding.

Reservation Date: A motion date must be reserved on Court Reservation System (“CRS”) or else through the Clerk’s Office prior to bringing any ex parte proceeding.

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Parties must meet and confer no later than 5 days before the first jury trial date to prepare joint trial documents.

Parties are directed to meet and confer no later than 5 days before the first scheduled trial date in order jointly to prepare trial-ready documents and place them in a tabbed and labeled binder.

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Ex parte proceeding dates must be reserved via CRS or the Clerk's Office before filing.

A motion date must be reserved on Court Reservation System (“CRS”) or else through the Clerk’s Office prior to bringing any ex parte proceeding.

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Before filing, parties must obtain and reserve a motion hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the LA Superior Court website.

Parties must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov, "Online Services" tab.

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The parties are asked to schedule an IDC prior to filing a Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses in all matters except Song- Beverly Warranty Act claims. A Motion to Compel an Initial Response does not require an IDC.

The parties are asked to schedule an IDC prior to filing a Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses in all matters except Song- Beverly Warranty Act claims. A Motion to Compel an Initial Response does not require an IDC.

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Parties must first meet and confer by video conference or telephone to make a good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery dispute.

Counsel and self-represented parties are encouraged to informally resolve discovery disputes. Counsel and self-represented parties shall meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute. Counsel and self-represented parties shall first meet and confer by video conference or by telephone call to attempt to informally resolve all discovery disputes.

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Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).

Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).

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Before a demurrer or motion to strike, the parties must meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone to attempt to resolve the objections (CCP 430.41(a)).

Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).

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Law and motion hearing dates must be reserved with the courtroom before the motion is filed.

All law and motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance of the filing of the motion.

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Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow a discovery dispute before pursuing a motion; merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or videoconference to resolve or narrow discovery a discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Principals/agents for each side must attend mandatory settlement conferences on site, unless otherwise expressly permitted, and must have full settlement authority at the time of the conference.

The principals/agents for each side must participate on site in mandatory settlement conferences, unless otherwise expressly permitted, and have full authority at the time of the conference to accept settlement on the terms offered by the opposing side.

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Lead trial counsel must attend the Final Status Conference in person with trial binders.

LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL ARE TO ATTEND THE FSC IN PERSON WITH TRIAL BINDERS

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Lead trial counsel are ordered to appear at the Trial Setting Conference.

LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR.

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Before pursuing a discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person; exchanging letters or emails alone is insufficient.

Counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference to consider the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Parties must reserve a hearing date through the Court Reservation System (CRS) for all law and motion hearings.

Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings through the Court Reservation System ("CRS").

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Trial counsel must meet by videoconference, telephone, or in person well before the Final Status Conference regarding joint trial readiness documents.

The Court requires trial counsel to meet by videoconference, telephone or in person well before the final status conference concerning the submission of joint trial readiness documents. LASC Rule 3.25 (g).

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Absent a showing of good cause, the Court will conduct the informal discovery conference before hearing the discovery motion.

Absent a showing of good cause, the Court will conduct the IDC before hearing the motion.

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Parties must participate in an informal discovery conference before the Court will hear a discovery motion, except for motions to compel with no response.

If the parties cannot resolve a discovery dispute, absent extraordinary circumstances, the parties must participate in an informal discovery conference ("IDC") before the court will hear the discovery motion. The court prefers that the parties participate in an IDC prior to filing any discovery motion, except a motion to compel where there has been no response.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before filing a demurrer, the demurring party must meet and confer with the plaintiff/cross-complainant in person or by telephone.

Before filing a demurrer, the demurring party shall meet and confer with the plaintiff/cross-complainant in person or by telephone to determine whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections raised in the demurrer.

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Counsel must meet and confer in good faith before scheduling an IDC or filing a motion to compel further responses.

Before scheduling an IDC or filing a motion to compel further responses, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without the assistance of the court.

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All law and motion hearings must be reserved via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System ("CRS").

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Trial counsel must meet and confer (by videoconference, telephone, or in person) no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference to address the issues in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Before scheduling an IDC or filing a motion to compel further responses, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person and make a good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute.

Before scheduling an IDC or filing a motion to compel further responses, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without the assistance of the court.

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Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare required documents and binders and to attempt stipulations regarding trial exhibits.

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 Motions in Limine Binder, Exhibit Binders, and Trial 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

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All law and motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System ("CRS").

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per Local Rule 3.57.

Local Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any MIL.

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Counsel must exhaust all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing any discovery motion.

The court requires all counsel to exhaust all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

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All counsel must complete all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

The court requires all counsel to exhaust all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine, and the court will not rule on MILs until the first day of trial.

Motions in Limine (MILs): The court does not rule on motions in limine until the first day of trial. Local Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any MIL.

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Motion dates must be reserved via online CRS prior to filing motion papers; do not call courtroom to reserve.

Please do not call the courtroom to reserve a motion date. Parties must reserve a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website https://portal-lasc.journaltech.com/public-portal/?q=node/388 prior to filing any motion papers.

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Parties must reserve a motion date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion papers.

Parties must reserve a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website https://portal-lasc.journaltech.com/public-portal/?q=node/388 prior to filing any motion papers.

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Parties must reserve motion hearing dates for Department 534 master calendar motions through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before the motion is heard.

Parties must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date for such motions via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website.

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Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute.

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute.