Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Gassia Apkarian's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Gassia Apkarian?

Courtesy copies are required for statement of compliances, motion in limines, oppositions, exhibit lists, and witness lists. Details: 1 copy, delivery no later than 12pm friday before trial, by hand delivery. Trial documents must be e-filed and a courtesy copy delivered by noon the Friday before trial.

View ruleSource: page 3, section A. FILING OF TRIAL DOCUMENTS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Gassia Apkarian?

Judge Gassia Apkarian's formatting rule includes file format paper and hard copies required for bench trials. Hard copies of exhibits are required for bench trials.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III.

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Gassia Apkarian?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications must include a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I.A.

What must be included with verdict form filings before Judge Gassia Apkarian?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Verdict forms must not include attorney identity, address, or Doe defendants.

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. JURY INSTRUCTIONS AND VERDICT FORMS

How may parties contact Judge Gassia Apkarian's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Gassia Apkarian's department by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (657) 622-5225. Ex parte reservations must be made by calling the department.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I.A.

How does Judge Gassia Apkarian handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Gassia Apkarian's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. MSC statements that are properly identified in e-filing will be kept confidential.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I.C.

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

Judge Gassia Apkarian's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Motions will not be continued or taken off calendar after the tentative ruling is posted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I.B.

Does Judge Gassia Apkarian require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Gassia Apkarian. If more than six exhibits, they should be placed in 3-ring binders with tabbed dividers.

View ruleSource: page 4, section E. EXHIBITS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Gassia Apkarian?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Trial documents must be e-filed by noon the Friday before trial.

View ruleSource: page 3, section A. FILING OF TRIAL DOCUMENTS

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

The rule states a 2:00 p.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte application and opposition must be viewable on court website by 2:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I.A.

What rule applies to service for notice of ruling before Judge Gassia Apkarian?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. The moving party must give notice of the court's ruling.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I.B.
Complete rules summary for Judge Gassia Apkarian

Ex parte applications must include a proposed order.

Ex parte application and opposition must be viewable on court website by 2:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Ex parte reservations must be made by calling the department.

Motions will not be continued or taken off calendar after the tentative ruling is posted.

The moving party must give notice of the court's ruling.

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

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

Any request for continuance must demonstrate good cause per CRC 3.1332(c).

Hard copies of exhibits are required for bench trials.

Trial documents must be e-filed and a courtesy copy delivered by noon the Friday before trial.

Trial documents must be e-filed by noon the Friday before trial.

Trial documents must be filed by noon the Friday before trial.

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.

Verdict forms must not include attorney identity, address, or Doe defendants.

If more than six exhibits, they should be placed in 3-ring binders with tabbed dividers.

If more than six exhibits, they should be placed in 3-ring binders with tabbed dividers.

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

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