Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery by 12 pm wednesday before trial, by hand delivery. A Joint Trial Notebook containing 12 items must be delivered to Dept. C24 by 12 pm on the Wednesday before trial.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.
Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Each side is limited to 5 motions in limine, each not exceeding 5 pages.
Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances are disfavored; trial dates are firm.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Exhibits for bench trials must be submitted through the Electronic Evidence Portal.
The rule uses a 12:00 PM cutoff and treats filing as on submission. Joint trial documents and motions in limine must be e-filed by 12 pm on the Wednesday before trial.
Yes. Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.'s rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior attorneys should be prepared to examine witnesses or argue motions.
Each side is limited to 5 motions in limine, each not exceeding 5 pages.
Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.
Continuances are disfavored; trial dates are firm.
Exhibits for bench trials must be submitted through the Electronic Evidence Portal.
Joint trial documents and motions in limine must be e-filed by 12 pm on the Wednesday before trial.
A Joint Trial Notebook containing 12 items must be delivered to Dept. C24 by 12 pm on the Wednesday before trial.
Exhibit notebooks must be 3 inches thick or less.
Junior attorneys should be prepared to examine witnesses or argue motions.