Judge Scott A. Steiner's formatting rule includes file format other and proposed order must be in an editable word-processing format. Proposed orders must be submitted in an editable word-processing format.
The rule requires proposed order, certificate of service, and legal argument. Ex parte moving papers must include a declaration of notice, declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, proposed order, and must state the irreparable harm.
The rule requires proposed order. A proposed order must accompany any continuance request, stipulation, and supporting declaration.
Parties may contact Judge Scott A. Steiner's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Evidentiary proceedings will be in-person unless ordered otherwise.
Judge Scott A. Steiner's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, proposed new dates, and adversary position. Continuances of law and motion matters may be granted once for up to 60 days by stipulation, with a supporting declaration and proposed order; further continuances require ex parte application or motion.
A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be paid before the Case Management Conference.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Mandatory Settlement Conference statements must be e-filed and will be kept confidential.
The rule uses a 2:00 p.m. cutoff and treats filing as on acceptance. Ex parte papers must be received by the Court before 2:00 PM the day before the hearing or they will be rejected.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Notice to opposing parties must be given in accordance with California Rules of Court 3.1200 to 3.1207.
Ex parte papers must be received by the Court before 2:00 PM the day before the hearing or they will be rejected.
Notice to opposing parties must be given in accordance with California Rules of Court 3.1200 to 3.1207.
Ex parte moving papers must include a declaration of notice, declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, proposed order, and must state the irreparable harm.
Proposed orders must be submitted in an editable word-processing format.
Do not call the courtroom to ask about tentative ruling posting times.
Jury fees must be paid before the Case Management Conference.
Failure to post jury fees within 10 days of trial setting may result in an Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions.
Mandatory Settlement Conference statements must be e-filed and will be kept confidential.
Failure to submit MSC statements timely will result in the MSC going off calendar but the trial date remains.
The MSC statement must include the email address of settlement counsel.
Ex parte applications must be filed by 2:00 p.m. the day prior; opposition by 9:00 a.m. the same day.
Informal discovery conferences are held Fridays at 10:00 AM; counsel must appear in-person and submit a summary two days prior.
Remote appearances require functioning video cameras; otherwise counsel must appear in person.
Continuances of law and motion matters may be granted once for up to 60 days by stipulation, with a supporting declaration and proposed order; further continuances require ex parte application or motion.
A proposed order must accompany any continuance request, stipulation, and supporting declaration.
Remote appearances are offered for all non-evidentiary proceedings except mandatory settlement conferences, via the Civil Remote Check-In Program.
Evidentiary proceedings will be in-person unless ordered otherwise.
The court does not provide interpreters.
Trial call is at 9:00 a.m. on the first trial day in Department N18; remote access is available via the Civil Remote Hearings link.