Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery by noon wednesday before trial. The Joint Trial Notebook is a courtesy copy for the Court, due by noon the Wednesday before trial.
Judge Shaina H. Colover's rules set a pre-motion procedure for in limine. Counsel must meet and confer on in limine motions before trial.
Judge Shaina H. Colover's formatting rule includes file format PDF and also required in editable word-processing format (e.g., docx). Proposed orders in ex parte papers must be submitted in both PDF and editable word-processing format.
The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte papers must include a declaration of notice, declaration on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a proposed order.
The rule requires proposed order. Continuance requests must include a supporting declaration showing good cause and a proposed order.
Parties may contact Judge Shaina H. Colover's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Continuances cannot be requested by telephone.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.
Motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.
Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Opposition to ex parte applications must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Ex parte applications must include an affirmative factual showing in a declaration, demonstrate appropriate notice, and state whether the application will be opposed.
Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.
When taking a law and motion matter off calendar, counsel must e-file the necessary paperwork.
Ex parte papers must include a declaration of notice, declaration on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a proposed order.
Proposed orders in ex parte papers must be submitted in both PDF and editable word-processing format.
All moving and opposing papers must be electronically filed; self-represented parties are exempt.
Continuances cannot be requested by telephone.
Continuance requests must include a supporting declaration showing good cause and a proposed order.
Stipulations for continuance must be signed by all appearing parties.
Trial exhibits must be submitted in two 3-ring binders with exhibit lists, number tabs, and exhibit tags.
The Joint Trial Notebook is a courtesy copy for the Court, due by noon the Wednesday before trial.
Parties must provide a separately indexed joint compendium of agreed and contested jury instructions and verdict forms before trial.
The Joint Trial Notebook must contain 12 specific sections, each separately tabbed.
All trial-related documents must be e-filed.
Motions in limine must be in writing and specifically identify the evidence to be excluded.
Counsel must meet and confer on in limine motions before trial.
Parties must submit a joint witness list.
Stipulations must be in writing.
Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted in the Joint Trial Notebook.