Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Apkarian, Gassia's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Apkarian, Gassia?

Courtesy copies are required for statement of compliances, motion in limines, oppositions, exhibit lists, and witness lists. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Trial documents must be e-filed with a courtesy copy to Dept C25 by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before trial.

View ruleSource: page 3, section A

Does Judge Apkarian, Gassia require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Apkarian, Gassia's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. A pretrial conference will be held on the trial date to discuss jury selection, evidentiary issues, scheduling, and other matters.

View ruleSource: page 5, section CONDUCT IN JURY TRIALS

What must be included with exhibit filings before Judge Apkarian, Gassia?

The rule requires exhibit tag. Each original exhibit must have a green court exhibit tag attached.

View ruleSource: page 4, section E. EXHIBITS

How does Judge Apkarian, Gassia handle sealed or redacted filings?

The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. MSC statements properly identified in e-filing are kept confidential.

View ruleSource: page 2, section C

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Apkarian, Gassia?

Judge Apkarian, Gassia's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Any continuance request must show good cause per California Rules of Court Rule 3.1332(c).

View ruleSource: page 2, section D

Does Judge Apkarian, Gassia require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Apkarian, Gassia. Exhibits over six should be placed in 3-ring binders with tabbed dividers.

View ruleSource: page 4, section E. EXHIBITS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Apkarian, Gassia?

The rule states that filing is treated as on submission. MSC statements must be e-filed at least 5 court days before the MSC.

View ruleSource: page 2, section C
Complete rules summary for Judge Apkarian, Gassia

Each original exhibit must have a green court exhibit tag attached.

MSC statements must be e-filed at least 5 court days before the MSC.

MSC statements properly identified in e-filing are kept confidential.

Any continuance request must show good cause per California Rules of Court Rule 3.1332(c).

Trial documents must be e-filed with a courtesy copy to Dept C25 by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before trial.

Trial documents must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before trial.

Court will not accept exhibits before trial; do not deliver binders or transcripts unless instructed.

Courtesy copies of proposed jury instructions, jury instruction list, and proposed verdict forms must be delivered to Dept C25 on the Friday before trial and e-filed before trial.

Proposed jury instructions, jury instruction list, and proposed verdict forms must be e-filed before trial.

Exhibits over six should be placed in 3-ring binders with tabbed dividers.

A pretrial conference will be held on the trial date to discuss jury selection, evidentiary issues, scheduling, and other matters.

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