Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pretrial Checklist

Does Judge Martinez, Lindsey E. require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

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.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motions in Limine

What page or word limits apply to motion in limine before Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motions in Limine

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.?

Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances are disfavored; trial dates are firm.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DEPT. C24 PRETRIAL ORDER

Is electronic filing required before Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Exhibits for bench trials must be submitted through the Electronic Evidence Portal.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Electronic Evidence Portal

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.?

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.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pretrial Checklist

Does Judge Martinez, Lindsey E. encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.'s rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior attorneys should be prepared to examine witnesses or argue motions.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Courtroom Expectations
Complete rules summary for Judge Martinez, Lindsey E.

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.

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