Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Griffin, Craig's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Griffin, Craig?

Courtesy copies are required only when requested by chambers. A trial notebook must be prepared as a courtesy copy for the court, delivered when instructed, and does not replace e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. TRIAL PROCEDURES - C.

Does Judge Griffin, Craig require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Griffin, Craig's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Law and motion hearings are Mondays at 2:00 PM; reservation required via court website.

View ruleSource: page 7

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Griffin, Craig?

Judge Griffin, Craig's formatting rule includes file format docx and must be submitted as one document. Stipulations and Orders must be submitted as a single document in WORD format.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. GENERAL PROCEDURES - A.

What must be included with trial notebook filings before Judge Griffin, Craig?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The trial notebook must contain seven specific sections, each separately tabbed.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. TRIAL PROCEDURES - C.

What must be included with statement of compliance filings before Judge Griffin, Craig?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A Statement of Compliance must be submitted and completed before being signed by all counsel.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. TRIAL PROCEDURES - A.1.a.

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Griffin, Craig?

Judge Griffin, Craig's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed rescheduled date. To continue an arbitration hearing, parties must submit a written stipulation signed by the arbitrator, include a declaration of good cause, and the order must reschedule the arbitration review hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. GENERAL PROCEDURES - D.

Is electronic filing required before Judge Griffin, Craig?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Mandatory Settlement Conference statements must be e-filed; they will be received and kept confidential.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. GENERAL PROCEDURES - C.

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Griffin, Craig?

A fee is required for covered filings. Ex parte application fee must be paid at the Civil Clerk's Office before presenting in court.

View ruleSource: page 6

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Griffin, Craig?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Requests for priority must be made no later than 1 hour before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. GENERAL PROCEDURES - G.
Complete rules summary for Judge Griffin, Craig

Department N17 does not require courtesy copies for motion papers.

Stipulations and Orders must be submitted as a single document in WORD format.

No courtesy copies are required for ex parte applications.

Stipulations must be detailed, include a proposed order, and ensure the judge's signature line is not alone on a page.

Mandatory Settlement Conference statements must be e-filed; they will be received and kept confidential.

MSC statements must include the email address of settlement counsel.

To continue an arbitration hearing, parties must submit a written stipulation signed by the arbitrator, include a declaration of good cause, and the order must reschedule the arbitration review hearing.

A trial notebook must be prepared as a courtesy copy for the court, delivered when instructed, and does not replace e-filing.

The trial notebook must contain seven specific sections, each separately tabbed.

A Statement of Compliance must be submitted and completed before being signed by all counsel.

Requests for priority must be made no later than 1 hour before the hearing.

All trial-related documents must be e-filed; the trial notebook is a courtesy copy and does not replace e-filing.

Courtesy copies are prohibited until instructed by Department N17.

Two sets of exhibits in circular 3-ring binders with number tabs must be submitted to the Court.

Two sets of joint 3-ring trial binders with detailed index must be brought to court on trial day.

All motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be numbered on the face page.

Ex parte papers must be e-filed by 11:00 AM the day before the hearing.

Ex parte application fee must be paid at the Civil Clerk's Office before presenting in court.

Ex parte application must include specific declarations, points and authorities, and proposed order.

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed.

No courtesy copies are required for motion papers.

Law and motion hearings are Mondays at 2:00 PM; reservation required via court website.

After hearing, moving party must give notice or prepare order per CRC 3.1312.

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