Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Thomas McConville's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Thomas McConville?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery by 12pm wednesday before trial, by hand delivery. Parties must jointly prepare a trial notebook as a courtesy copy, delivered by noon Wednesday before trial, containing specified documents double-sided and tabbed.

View ruleSource: page 4, section V.C

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Thomas McConville?

Judge Thomas McConville's formatting rule includes file format docx and must be in editable word-processing format (e.g., word) to allow court revisions.. Proposed orders and documents for signature must be in editable word-processing format.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV.E

What must be included with ex parte application filings before Judge Thomas McConville?

The rule requires proposed order and legal argument. Ex parte applications must include a notice declaration, irreparable harm declaration, memorandum, and proposed order in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III.D

What must be included with request for judicial notice filings before Judge Thomas McConville?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Requests for judicial notice must be in a separate document, attach copies, and specify legal basis.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV.D

How may parties contact Judge Thomas McConville's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Thomas McConville's clerk by phone only as allowed by the rule. Telephonic notice to the Courtroom Clerk is required by noon the day before an ex parte hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III.B

How does Judge Thomas McConville handle sealed or redacted filings?

The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. MSC statements will be kept confidential if identified in e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II.F. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Thomas McConville?

Judge Thomas McConville's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Trial continuances require a proper showing of good cause.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II.G. Trial Continuances

Does Judge Thomas McConville require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Thomas McConville requires bundling for covered papers. In limine motions and oppositions must be bundled with the trial notebook or placed in a separate binder.

View ruleSource: page 5, section V.E.3

Is electronic filing required before Judge Thomas McConville?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 1:30 p.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Thomas McConville?

The rule states a 1:30 PM filing cutoff. Ex parte applications must be filed by 1:30 p.m. the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1

What rule applies to service for proposed judgment before Judge Thomas McConville?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 7 calendar days before deadline. Proposed Judgment must be served on opposing party within 7 calendar days.

View ruleSource: page 10, section O
Complete rules summary for Judge Thomas McConville

No courtesy copies required for ex parte applications.

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 1:30 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications must be filed by 1:30 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Disputed verdict forms must be submitted to the Courtroom Clerk in Word format.

Oppositions to ex parte must be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

MSC statements must be e-filed.

MSC statements will be kept confidential if identified in e-filing.

Stipulations must be submitted as a single WORD document, with the judge's signature line not alone on the page.

Trial continuances require a proper showing of good cause.

Stipulations must be signed by all parties; proposed orders must have a static signature date.

Telephonic notice to the Courtroom Clerk is required by noon the day before an ex parte hearing.

Ex parte supporting papers must be e-filed by 1:30 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications must include a notice declaration, irreparable harm declaration, memorandum, and proposed order in Word format.

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Motion dates reserved online; all motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reservation, except summary judgment motions.

Summary judgment motions are exempt from the 24-hour filing rule; papers need not be filed within 24 hours of reservation.

Each party must e-file its proposed verdict form.

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

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

Evidentiary objections must comply with CRC 3.1354 format.

Summary judgment separate statements must comply with CRC 3.1350.

Summary judgment declarations must be filed separately, not attached to the motion or memorandum.

Parties must jointly prepare a trial notebook as a courtesy copy, delivered by noon Wednesday before trial, containing specified documents double-sided and tabbed.

Both proposed verdict forms must be included in the court's trial notebook.

Statement of Compliance must be e-filed and a courtesy copy provided as part of the trial notebook.

A courtesy copy of the Statement of Compliance must be provided as part of the trial notebook.

In limine motions must have a number, party identity, and short description on the face page.

Courtesy copies of in limine motions and oppositions must be delivered to the Courtroom Clerk by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before trial, included in the trial notebook or separate binder.

In limine motions and oppositions must be bundled with the trial notebook or placed in a separate binder.

Proposed jury instructions must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before trial.

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