Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Shawn Nelson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Shawn Nelson?

Courtesy copies are required for ex parte applications. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to the courtroom by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. GENERAL CALENDAR INFORMATION

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Shawn Nelson?

Judge Shawn Nelson's formatting rule includes file format docx. Ex parte application proposed orders must be in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 3

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Shawn Nelson?

The rule requires proposed order. Ex parte applications must include a separate proposed order in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 3

What must be included with request for judicial notice filings before Judge Shawn Nelson?

The rule requires caption. Requests for judicial notice must be in a separate document, attach the document, and specify the legal basis.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV.F

How may parties contact Judge Shawn Nelson's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Shawn Nelson's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Ex parte hearing reservations must be made by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. GENERAL CALENDAR INFORMATION

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Shawn Nelson?

Judge Shawn Nelson's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Trial continuances are disfavored and require good cause.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. GENERAL PROCEDURES

Does Judge Shawn Nelson require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Counsel may not reserve more than one hearing date for the same summary judgment motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV.I.1

Is electronic filing required before Judge Shawn Nelson?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be e-filed and courtesy copies delivered to the courtroom by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. GENERAL CALENDAR INFORMATION

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Shawn Nelson?

The rule uses a 12:00 p.m. cutoff and treats filing as on submission. Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section E

What rule applies to service for deposition designation transcript before Judge Shawn Nelson?

Proof of service is not required by this specific service rule. Details: method: personal service, recipient: the opposing party. Deposition designations must be served on opposing counsel by hard copy with highlighting no later than the Issue Conference.

View ruleSource: page 7, section L
Complete rules summary for Judge Shawn Nelson

Ex parte applications must include a separate proposed order in Word format.

Ex parte application proposed orders must be in Word format.

Disputed verdict forms must be submitted in Word format.

Courtesy copies of declarations and exhibits must include exhibit tabs.

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and courtesy copies delivered to the courtroom by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to the courtroom by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Ex parte hearing reservations must be made by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

All ex parte support papers must be e-filed and courtesy copies delivered by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Courtesy copies of all ex parte support papers must be delivered to the courtroom by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

The e-filing transaction number must be written on the first page of the courtesy copy.

Telephone notice to the Courtroom Clerk must be given by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

Ex parte moving papers must include admissible evidence of proper notice and state whether other parties oppose.

A proposed order must be included with ex parte applications.

MSC statements must be e-filed and will be kept confidential if properly identified.

Trial continuances are disfavored and require good cause.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration detailing notice to opposing counsel and whether the application will be opposed.

Ex parte applications must include a declaration based on personal knowledge describing irreparable harm.

Ex parte applications must include a concise memorandum of points and authorities.

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Oppositions to ex parte applications require courtesy copies delivered to the courtroom by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Motion dates must be reserved on the court website.

Motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.

Counsel must immediately advise the court if taking a motion off calendar.

Courtesy copies of motion papers must be delivered to the courtroom by the day after electronic filing.

Requests for judicial notice must be in a separate document, attach the document, and specify the legal basis.

Proposed orders and other documents for signature must be submitted in editable word-processing format.

Written evidentiary objections must comply with the format set forth in CRC 3.1354.

Summary judgment motions are exempt from the 24-hour filing rule after reservation.

Counsel may not reserve more than one hearing date for the same summary judgment motion.

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