Judge Shaina H. Colover
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Proposed orders in ex parte papers must be submitted in both PDF and editable word-processing format.
papers must include a declaration of notice of ex parte hearing, a declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a proposed order in both PDF format and in editable word-processing format.
Trial exhibits must be submitted in two 3-ring binders with exhibit lists, number tabs, and exhibit tags.
Two (2) complete sets of exhibits in 3-ring binders with the exhibit list identifying each such exhibit, and with number tabs separating each exhibit, shall be submitted to the Court (one for the Court and one for the witness stand). Each tab should bear the corresponding exhibit number. Every exhibit in the witness copy must have an exhibit tag filled out and attached.
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Stipulations for continuance must be signed by all appearing parties.
Said stipulations must be signed by ALL appearing parties.
Document Type
Continuance Stipulation
Continuance requests must include a supporting declaration showing good cause and a proposed order.
Even if a continuance is unopposed, counsel must submit a supporting declaration stating facts that constitute good cause for a continuance. A proposed order is to be submitted with the request, stipulation, and supporting declaration.
Document Type
Continuance Request
Ex parte papers must include a declaration of notice, declaration on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a proposed order.
papers must include a declaration of notice of ex parte hearing, a declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a proposed order in both PDF format and in editable word-processing format.
Document Type
Ex Parte Papers
Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted in the Joint Trial Notebook.
All proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk as part of the 'Joint Trial Notebook'.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions And Verdict Forms
Motions in limine must be in writing and specifically identify the evidence to be excluded.
Motions in limine must be in writing, comport with the purposes of such motions, and identify specifically the evidence to be excluded.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
Parties must submit a joint witness list.
Parties are required to submit a joint witness list.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
Parties must provide a separately indexed joint compendium of agreed and contested jury instructions and verdict forms before trial.
Prior to the commencement of trial, the parties shall also provide the Court with a separately indexed joint compendium identifying all agreed upon and contested instructions or verdict forms, with all instructions attached and organized by proponent and competing verdict forms appended collectively (e.g., attachment A consists of jointly requested instructions, attachment B consists of instructions requested by Plaintiff but disputed by Defendant, attachment C consists of instructions requested by Defendant but disputed by Plaintiff, attachment D consists of the parties competing verdict forms).
Document Type
Joint Compendium Of Instructions And Verdict Forms
Stipulations must be in writing.
Stipulations must be reduced to writing.
Document Type
Stipulation
Ex parte applications must include an affirmative factual showing in a declaration, demonstrate appropriate notice, and state whether the application will be opposed.
All Parties must comply with CRC 3.1200 through 3.1207, including but not limited to making an 'affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.' CRC 3.1202 (c). Papers must also demonstrate appropriate notice and state whether the application will be opposed.
Document Type
Ex Parte Application
The Joint Trial Notebook must contain 12 specific sections, each separately tabbed.
The Court's trial notebook shall contain the following documents, each separately tabbed: 1. Table of contents 2. Copies of operative pleadings 3. Joint Statement of the Case (Jury Trials) 4. Executed Statement of Compliance 5. Joint Witness List 6. Stipulations of Fact, exhibit admissibility and/or foundation 7. Joint List of Controverted Issues 8. Joint Exhibit List 9. Proposed Voir Dire Questions (if any) for Court voir dire 10. Proposed Jury Instructions (Jury Trials) 11. Proposed Verdict Forms (Jury Trials) 12. Any Trial Briefs
Document Type
Trial Notebook
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.
Ex parte applications shall be filed electronically by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
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All moving and opposing papers must be electronically filed; self-represented parties are exempt.
All moving and opposing papers must be electronically filed, unless you are self-represented, (Local Rule 352).
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All trial-related documents must be e-filed.
the need to e-file all trial-related documents.
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When taking a law and motion matter off calendar, counsel must e-file the necessary paperwork.
If for any reason counsel wish to take a Law and Motion matter off calendar, please advise the Court immediately and e-file the necessary paperwork.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Opposition to ex parte applications must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Any opposition should be in writing and filed no later than 10:00 am the day of the hearing.
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Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications shall be filed electronically by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
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Motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.
All motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of the reservation, except for summary judgment motions.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
The Joint Trial Notebook is a courtesy copy for the Court, due by noon the Wednesday before trial.
The trial notebook is a courtesy copy for the Court's use; it does not absolve the parties of the need to e-file all trial-related documents.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Counsel must meet and confer on in limine motions before trial.
Counsel must meet and confer in a good faith effort to resolve as many in limine motions as possible before trial.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Continuances cannot be requested by telephone.
Hearing dates will not be continued by telephone.
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