Courtesy copies are required for ex parte. Details: 1 copy, delivery by 12 pm day before hearing, by hand delivery. Ex parte applications require a courtesy copy delivered to the courtroom by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Judge Layne H. Melzer's rules set a pre-motion procedure for motions in limine. OCLR 317 Issue Conference must occur before motions in limine deadline, no later than 16 court days before pretrial conference.
Judge Layne H. Melzer's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, two complete sets, number tabs separating each exhibit, and exhibit tags on witness copy. Exhibits must be submitted in two sets in 3-ring binders with number tabs and exhibit tags.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Ex parte applications must include declaration showing irreparable harm, demonstrate notice, and state whether opposed.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. CMC statement must discuss subjects in CRC 3.727 and 3.750(b).
Parties may contact Judge Layne H. Melzer's court by other only as allowed by the rule. Parties must advise the Court in advance and obtain permission before using video, PowerPoint, demonstratives, or audio recordings.
Yes. Judge Layne H. Melzer requires bundling for covered papers. Jury instructions and verdict forms must be bundled and submitted as part of the Joint Trial Notebook.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.
The rule states a 12:00 PM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be filed and courtesy copy delivered by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
CMC statements and status conference reports must use pleading paper.
Ex parte applications require a courtesy copy delivered to the courtroom by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.
Ex parte applications must be filed and courtesy copy delivered by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
CMC statement must discuss subjects in CRC 3.727 and 3.750(b).
Status conference reports must focus on latest developments since last hearing.
Ex parte applications must include declaration showing irreparable harm, demonstrate notice, and state whether opposed.
Joint Trial Notebook with courtesy copies must be delivered 5 days before pretrial conference.
OCLR 317 items must be filed 5 days before pretrial conference; motions in limine follow Code.
Jury instructions and verdict forms must be bundled and submitted as part of the Joint Trial Notebook.
OCLR 317 Issue Conference must occur before motions in limine deadline, no later than 16 court days before pretrial conference.
Exhibits must be submitted in two sets in 3-ring binders with number tabs and exhibit tags.
Parties must advise the Court in advance and obtain permission before using video, PowerPoint, demonstratives, or audio recordings.
Video or audio evidence must be accompanied by a transcript or still picture.
Motions in limine must be numbered and have a caption identifying the subject and specific evidence.
Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk 5 days before the pretrial conference.
Parties must provide a joint compendium with an index, all instructions/verdict forms, and tabbed sections by the pretrial conference.
Joint compendium must be in notebook format with separate tabs for each category.
Joint compendium must be provided no later than the pretrial conference.
Word versions of contested instructions/verdict forms must be emailed to the clerk as directed at the pretrial conference.
Annotated deposition transcript must be submitted to the court before the pretrial conference.
Parties must submit a joint witness list.