Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Lindsey E. Martinez's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lindsey E. Martinez?

Courtesy copies are required for ex parte applications. Details: delivery upon filing. No courtesy copy is required for ex parte applications.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex Parte

Does Judge Lindsey E. Martinez 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. Motions must be reserved using the online reservation system.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to motion in limine before Judge Lindsey E. Martinez?

Judge Lindsey E. Martinez's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Each side is limited to 5 motions in limine, each not exceeding 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motions in Limine

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Lindsey E. Martinez?

Judge Lindsey E. Martinez's formatting rule includes file format docx. Counsel must be prepared to provide jury instructions in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Jury Selection and Instructions

What must be included with joint trial notebook filings before Judge Lindsey E. Martinez?

The rule requires caption, case number, exhibit list, and table of contents. A Joint Trial Notebook containing 12 items must be delivered to Dept. C24 by the Wednesday before trial.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pretrial Checklist

What must be included with motion in limine binder filings before Judge Lindsey E. Martinez?

The rule requires caption and case number. A Motion in Limine binder must be delivered to Dept. C24 at Monday trial call.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pretrial Checklist

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Lindsey E. Martinez?

Requests should be made at least 1 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Lindsey E. Martinez. The request must include reason for request, original date, and adversary position. Ex parte requires a phone reservation by 10 am the court day before, notice to parties by 10 am, and filing by 12 pm; no courtesy copy needed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex Parte

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lindsey E. Martinez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Exhibits for bench trials must be submitted through the Electronic Evidence Portal.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Electronic Evidence Portal

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lindsey E. Martinez?

The rule uses a 12:00 PM cutoff and treats filing as not specified. By 12 pm on the Wednesday before trial, e-file joint trial documents and motions in limine, and deliver a Joint Trial Notebook to Dept. C24.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pretrial Checklist
Complete rules summary for Judge Lindsey E. Martinez

Jury instructions must be submitted before trial.

Motions must be reserved using the online reservation system.

Ex parte requires a phone reservation by 10 am the court day before, notice to parties by 10 am, and filing by 12 pm; no courtesy copy needed.

No courtesy copy is required for ex parte applications.

Opposition to ex parte should be filed promptly; court may decide without hearing.

A motion must be filed before applying ex parte to advance a hearing date.

Stipulations must be filed as a single document with the proposed order, leaving space for court terms.

Exhibits for bench trials must be submitted through the Electronic Evidence Portal.

Counsel must be prepared to provide jury instructions in Word format.

By 12 pm on the Wednesday before trial, e-file joint trial documents and motions in limine, and deliver a Joint Trial Notebook to Dept. C24.

A Joint Trial Notebook containing 12 items must be delivered to Dept. C24 by the Wednesday before trial.

A Motion in Limine binder must be delivered to Dept. C24 at Monday trial call.

Original, tagged exhibits must be delivered to Dept. C24 at Monday trial call.

Deposition transcripts must be delivered to Dept. C24 and a notice of lodging e-filed at Monday trial call.

Exhibits must have numbered pages, numbered exhibit tags, and notebooks must be 3 inches or less thick.

Each side is limited to 5 motions in limine, each not exceeding 5 pages.

Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

If parties cannot agree on jury instructions, they must file three separate sets: agreed, plaintiff's proposed, and defendant's proposed.

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