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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Stipulations, pleadings, declarations, and other documents must be electronically signed before submission to the Court. Failure to comply will result in the document being rejected.

fishprocedures · p. 1|SectionF. Electronic Signature

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Ex parte moving party must reserve by 12:00 p.m. the day before, file moving papers by 2:00 p.m. the day before; opposition must notify by 4:00 p.m. the day before and file by 10:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.

The moving party shall make a telephonic reservation with the courtroom clerk, no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. Moving papers shall be filed no later than 2:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. Any party opposing the Ex Parte application shall notify the courtroom no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the hearing and file the opposition by 10:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Civil cases

Page 1 | E. Ex Parte

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

All moving papers in support of the motion (e.g., notice, memorandum of points and authorities, separate statement, declarations, exhibits, etc.) shall be filed within 24 hours of the reservation, or the reservation will be cancelled.

Civil cases

Page 1 | C. Law and Motion

The 24-hour filing requirement does not apply to summary judgment motions.

This 24-hour filing requirement does not apply for Motions for Summary Judgement which should be filed pursuant to code.

Civil cases

Page 1 | C. Law and Motion

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Complaints must be served on all defendants and proofs of service filed within 60 days.

Complaints must be served on all named defendants and proofs of service on those defendants must be filed within 60 days after the filing of the Complaint, otherwise the Court will set an OSC re sanctions. See CRC, Rule 3.110(b), (f).

Civil cases

Page 1 | A. Non-Law and Motion Hearings

Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives

Only one attorney may argue per party unless the court permits more, and the request may note an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.

In the absence of permission by the Court, only one attorney for a party may present oral argument on a motion, application, or issue. Upon the request of a party, the Court may, in its discretion, allow more than one attorney per party to argue. In making the request, counsel may present the issue of providing an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.

Civil cases

Page 1 | C. Law and Motion

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

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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  • Applies to
    Nomination papers

    Candidates must nominate themselves in writing and identify the Executive Committee position or positions and seniority group they seek to represent.

  • Applies to
    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.

  • Applies to
    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 Jonathan Fish

Jonathan Fish is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, the general jurisdiction trial court for Orange County.

The judge's procedures are published in a document titled 'fishprocedures.pdf'.

Common questions about Judge Jonathan Fish's rules

What must be included with pleading filings before Judge Jonathan Fish?

Documents must be electronically signed before submission or they will be rejected.

View ruleSource: page 1, section F. Electronic Signature

What filing deadlines does Judge Jonathan Fish set?

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section C. Law and Motion

What rule applies to service for complaint before Judge Jonathan Fish?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: timing: after filing. Complaints must be served on all defendants and proofs of service filed within 60 days.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Non-Law and Motion Hearings

Does Judge Jonathan Fish encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Jonathan Fish's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one attorney may argue per party unless the court permits more, and the request may note an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.

View ruleSource: page 1, section C. Law and Motion
Complete rules summary for Judge Jonathan Fish

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

The 24-hour filing requirement does not apply to summary judgment motions.

Ex parte moving party must reserve by 12:00 p.m. the day before, file moving papers by 2:00 p.m. the day before; opposition must notify by 4:00 p.m. the day before and file by 10:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Only one attorney may argue per party unless the court permits more, and the request may note an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.

Complaints must be served on all defendants and proofs of service filed within 60 days.

Documents must be electronically signed before submission or they will be rejected.

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