Judge David A. Hoffer Rules - Orange Superior Court

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These 161 rules apply across Orange Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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Nomination papers
Candidates must nominate themselves in writing and identify the Executive Committee position or positions and seniority group they seek to represent.
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Media coverage request
Requests for courtroom media coverage must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 1.150(e)(1), and be submitted to the assigned judicial officer using forms MC-500 and MC-510.
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Media coverage request
A copy of each courtroom media coverage request must also be submitted to the Court’s Public Information Office.

Filing Timing

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Executive Committee nomination papers must be filed with the Office of the Court Executive Officer by the first Friday in September of an election year.
A written request by 10% of the court’s sitting judges must be filed with the Presiding Judge within 10 court days after publication of the minutes to vacate the Executive Committee action.
The original affidavit must be filed within five days of the damage.

Adjournments

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The completion time for a stipulated judgment or periodic-payment agreement may be extended for good cause on noticed motion.
In a multi-defendant case, the parties may apply for one extension to hold the meeting upon a showing of good cause.
If the defendant has not been served, the case may be reset once, and a request to reset must be made at least three court days before the original hearing date.

Communication

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The arbitrator must promptly notify the ADR Administrator of known grounds for disqualification, after which another arbitrator will be appointed under the rules.
If the arbitrator cannot hold the hearing within the specified time limits, a notification must be submitted to the ADR Administrator, who returns the case to the pending-appointment list and appoints a new arbitrator.
No party’s settlement offers may be disclosed to the arbitrator before the award is filed.

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About Judge David A. Hoffer

David A. Hoffer is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, the state trial court serving Orange County.

Practitioners will find this judge's courtroom procedures in the published document hofferprocedures.pdf.

Common questions about Judge David A. Hoffer's rules

What page or word limits apply to idc brief before Judge David A. Hoffer?

Judge David A. Hoffer's rule states these limits: attorney: 6 pages. IDC briefs limited to 6 pages and must be filed 3 court days before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

What must be included with status report filings before Judge David A. Hoffer?

Please focus on the latest developments since your last Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Status Conferences

What must be included with case management statement filings before Judge David A. Hoffer?

Counsel should use pleading paper rather than Judicial Council Form CM-110 and include in the Statement a discussion of the applicable subjects set forth in CRC Rule 3.727.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Case Management Conferences

What filing deadlines does Judge David A. Hoffer set?

IDC briefs must be filed 3 court days before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

Complete rules summary for Judge David A. Hoffer

IDC briefs limited to 6 pages and must be filed 3 court days before the conference.

IDC briefs must be filed 3 court days before the conference.

Please focus on the latest developments since your last Status Conference.

Counsel should use pleading paper rather than Judicial Council Form CM-110 and include in the Statement a discussion of the applicable subjects set forth in CRC Rule 3.727.

Status Reports must be filed at least a week before the Status Conference.

Status Reports must be filed at least a week before the Status Conference and should be on pleading paper rather than on Judicial Council Form CM-110.

Counsel should use pleading paper rather than Judicial Council Form CM-110 and include in the Statement a discussion of the applicable subjects set forth in CRC Rule 3.727.

Case Management Statement must be filed 7 days before the CMC.