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  • By Noon Wednesday Before Trial

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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

leeprocedures · p. 1|SectionF. Electronic Signature

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Ex parte hearings require telephonic reservation between 2 court days and 12:00 p.m. the day before; moving papers due by 1:30 p.m. the day before; opposing party must call by 4 p.m. the day before.

The moving party shall make a telephonic reservation with the courtroom, no later than 12:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing and no earlier than two (2) court days before the hearing. Moving papers shall be filed no later than 1:30 p.m. the court day before the hearing. Any party opposing the ex parte shall make a call to the courtroom no later than 4 p.m. the court day before the hearing.

Civil cases

Page 1 | E. Ex Parte Hearings

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for Motions for Sanctions and Motions for Summary Judgment/Summary Adjudication.

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. This 24-hour filing requirement does not apply to Motions for Sanctions and Motions for Summary Judgment/Summary Adjudication which should be filed per code.

Civil cases

Page 1 | C. Law and Motion Hearings

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Complaints must be served and proofs of service filed within 60 days of filing the complaint.

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.

Civil cases

Page 1 | B. Non-Law and Motion Hearings

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies are not accepted in Department W15.

Courtesy copies are not accepted in the department.

Civil cases

Page 1 | E. Ex Parte Hearings

Chambers Communication Rules

Remote video hearings allowed for Non-Law and Motion and Law and Motion hearings, but not for Ex Parte hearings unless ordered otherwise; counsel must comply with Local Rule 375(c) regarding attire and camera.

The Court allows remote video hearings, when appropriate, for Non-Law and Motion and Law and Motion hearings. The Court does not allow remote video hearings for Ex Parte hearings, absent a contrary court order. If appearing for a remote video hearing, counsel shall comply with Local Rule 375(c), including being dressed in appropriate business attire, and having the camera on.

Civil cases

Page 1 | A. Remote Video Hearings

Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives

Only one attorney per party may argue unless the court permits more to allow a less experienced attorney to argue.

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 request, the court may allow more than one attorney per party to argue if the purpose is to provide an opportunity for a less experienced attorney.

Civil cases

Page 1 | C. Law and Motion Hearings

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

All 12

  • 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 Richard Lee

Judge Richard Lee is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, which is the state trial court for Orange County.

The judge's published procedures are contained in the document 'leeprocedures.pdf'.

Common questions about Judge Richard Lee's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Richard Lee?

Courtesy copies are not accepted in Department W15.

View ruleSource: page 1, section E. Ex Parte Hearings

What must be included with stipulation filings before Judge Richard Lee?

The rule requires electronic signature. Documents must be electronically signed by all parties before submission; non-compliance results in rejection.

View ruleSource: page 1, section F. Electronic Signature

How may parties contact Judge Richard Lee's chambers?

Remote video hearings allowed for Non-Law and Motion and Law and Motion hearings, but not for Ex Parte hearings unless ordered otherwise; counsel must comply with Local Rule 375(c) regarding attire and camera.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Remote Video Hearings

What filing deadlines does Judge Richard Lee set?

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for Motions for Sanctions and Motions for Summary Judgment/Summary Adjudication.

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

What rule applies to service for complaint before Judge Richard Lee?

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

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

Does Judge Richard Lee encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Richard Lee's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one attorney per party may argue unless the court permits more to allow a less experienced attorney to argue.

View ruleSource: page 1, section C. Law and Motion Hearings
Complete rules summary for Judge Richard Lee

Complaints must be served and proofs of service filed within 60 days of filing the complaint.

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for Motions for Sanctions and Motions for Summary Judgment/Summary Adjudication.

Documents must be electronically signed by all parties before submission; non-compliance results in rejection.

Only one attorney per party may argue unless the court permits more to allow a less experienced attorney to argue.

Remote video hearings allowed for Non-Law and Motion and Law and Motion hearings, but not for Ex Parte hearings unless ordered otherwise; counsel must comply with Local Rule 375(c) regarding attire and camera.

Ex parte hearings require telephonic reservation between 2 court days and 12:00 p.m. the day before; moving papers due by 1:30 p.m. the day before; opposing party must call by 4 p.m. the day before.

Courtesy copies are not accepted in Department W15.

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