The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Ex parte matters are submitted without oral argument unless the court invites it.
Judge Steiner, Scott A.'s formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, binder not to exceed 3 inches, tabbed dividers labeled with exhibit number, and court exhibit tags on first page of each exhibit. Exhibit notebooks must use three-ring binders (max 3 inches) with tabbed dividers labeled with exhibit numbers; original exhibits must have court exhibit tags attached to the upper right corner of the first page.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must bring their own court reporters for jury trials and law and motion hearings.
The rule requires exhibit list. Counsel must jointly prepare an exhibit list with exhibit numbers and brief descriptions, and provide copies to court, clerk, reporter, and counsel.
Parties may contact Judge Steiner, Scott A.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Tentative rulings are posted by 12:00 PM; do not call chambers to inquire about them.
Judge Steiner, Scott A.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Law and motion matters may be continued once for up to 60 days by written stipulation with continuance fee and supporting declaration; additional continuances require ex parte application or motion.
A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be posted before the Case Management Conference.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. MSC statements must be e-filed and will be kept confidential.
The rule states that filing is treated as on submission. Failure to timely submit MSC statements by all parties will result in the MSC being taken off calendar; trial date remains. Include settlement counsel's email on the statement.
Ex parte matters are submitted without oral argument unless the court invites it.
Ex parte hearings must not interfere with trials; counsel may have to wait.
Jury fees must be posted before the Case Management Conference.
If both sides fail to post jury fees, the jury trial right is waived.
Failure to post jury fees within 10 days of trial setting may result in an Order to Show Cause for sanctions.
Counsel must bring their own court reporters for jury trials and law and motion hearings.
Tentative rulings are posted by 12:00 PM; do not call chambers to inquire about them.
MSC statements must be e-filed and will be kept confidential.
Failure to timely submit MSC statements by all parties will result in the MSC being taken off calendar; trial date remains. Include settlement counsel's email on the statement.
Ex parte applications must be filed by 2:00 PM the day prior; opposition by 9:00 AM the day of the hearing.
Informal discovery conferences are held Fridays at 10:00 AM, one per week; counsel must appear in-person and submit a summary two days prior via email to the clerk.
Remote appearances require functioning video cameras; without one, counsel must appear in person.
Law and motion matters may be continued once for up to 60 days by written stipulation with continuance fee and supporting declaration; additional continuances require ex parte application or motion.
Parties unable to appear remotely should contact the courtroom clerk at (657) 622-5618.
Statement of compliance with Local Rule 317 must be filed by noon on the Wednesday before the Monday trial date.
Joint Trial Notebook must be delivered to the clerk by noon on the Thursday before the Monday trial date.
Counsel must jointly prepare an exhibit list with exhibit numbers and brief descriptions, and provide copies to court, clerk, reporter, and counsel.
Exhibit numbers should use only numbers, not party designations.
Page numbers required on all pages of multi-page documents.
Exhibit notebooks must use three-ring binders (max 3 inches) with tabbed dividers labeled with exhibit numbers; original exhibits must have court exhibit tags attached to the upper right corner of the first page.
Blowups and transparencies cannot serve as original exhibits; a normal-size paper version must be the official exhibit.