Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Craig Griffin's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Craig Griffin?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery when instructed by department. Do not deliver courtesy copies, trial binders, exhibit binders, or deposition transcripts until instructed by Department N17.

View ruleSource: page 4, section C

Does Judge Craig Griffin 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. Ex parte applications are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM, governed by California Rules of Court 3.1200-3.1207.

View ruleSource: page 6, section EX PARTE INFORMATION

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Craig Griffin?

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

View ruleSource: page 2, section II.A. Stipulations and Orders

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

The rule requires index and exhibit list. Two sets of joint 3-ring trial binders with detailed index must be brought to court on trial day; motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be numbered on the face page.

View ruleSource: page 5, section E. Motions in Limine and all other Trial Documents

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Craig Griffin?

The rule requires proposed order and legal argument. Ex parte application must include: declaration of notice, statement of irreparable harm, declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a separate proposed order with a copy to conform.

View ruleSource: page 6, section EX PARTE INFORMATION

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

Judge Craig Griffin's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed rescheduled date. Arbitration continuances require a stipulation signed by the arbitrator, a declaration of good cause, and an order rescheduling the Arbitration Review hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section D

Is electronic filing required before Judge Craig Griffin?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed; the court will also hear oral oppositions.

View ruleSource: page 6, section EX PARTE INFORMATION

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Craig Griffin?

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

View ruleSource: page 6, section EX PARTE INFORMATION

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

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Original exhibits and exhibit list must be given to the clerk on the first day of trial.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D.2
Complete rules summary for Judge Craig Griffin

Do not deliver courtesy copies, trial binders, exhibit binders, or deposition transcripts until instructed by Department N17.

Department N17 does not require courtesy copies of motion papers.

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

MSC statements must be e-filed.

MSC statements must include email address of settlement counsel.

CMC statement must be timely filed per CRC 3.725(a).

Arbitration continuances require a stipulation signed by the arbitrator, a declaration of good cause, and an order rescheduling the Arbitration Review hearing.

The trial notebook must contain ten specific items, each separately tabbed.

Exhibit binders must be circular 3-ring binders (not D-ring), with an exhibit list and numbered tabs.

Original exhibits and exhibit list must be given to the clerk on the first day of trial.

Plaintiff exhibits numbered starting with 1, defendant exhibits starting with 200; parties must cooperate to avoid duplicates; every page must be numbered.

Each witness copy exhibit must have a green Court Exhibit Tag attached.

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

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed; the court will also hear oral oppositions.

Two sets of joint 3-ring trial binders with detailed index must be brought to court on trial day; motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be numbered on the face page.

Ex parte applications are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM, governed by California Rules of Court 3.1200-3.1207.

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

Department N17 does not require courtesy copies for ex parte applications.

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

Ex parte application must include: declaration of notice, statement of irreparable harm, declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a separate proposed order with a copy to conform.

Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required in Department N17.

The moving party must give notice or prepare the order after a ruling, per CRC 3.1312.

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