Riverside Superior Court Document Format Requirements

Remote participants must use the Zoom download/PC/laptop/tablet with a video camera and fast internet instead of the web-based version of the program.

It will not be sufficient for counsel and self-represented parties to use the web-based version of this program as it has substantially reduced functionality. For more information on this program, or to test the program visit https://learn-zoom.us/show-me. All counsel and self-represented parties must use use a PC, laptop, or large tablet for the video portions of the hearing. All participants must have access to a video camera, whether native to the PC, laptop, or tablet being used, or attached for the purpose of the hearing. All participants must also have a high-speed internet connection sufficient to stream the video on Zoom throughout the court proceedings, without intermission.

At trial, parties must supply at least three sets of exhibits, each exhibit being properly pre-labeled after specific numbering/lettering schemes, stored in tabbed binders with columns, and the court will accept only properly labeled/marked exhibits on the day of trial.

No fewer than three (3) sets of exhibits for trial (one each for the Court, Courtroom Assistant and Witnesses) are required. Each exhibit shall be pre-marked and pre-identified. Labels are available for counsel table on the day of the hearing. The exhibits shall be in binders with tabs identifying each exhibit. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all exhibits shall be pre-marked and exchanged 10 days before the day of trial. Petitioner's exhibits shall be marked with numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) and the Respondent's exhibits marked with letters (A, B, C, etc.). On the day of trial, the Court will only accept, properly pre-labeled and pre-marked.

Every motion in limine must be in writing, numbered sequentially by party, and tailored to the specific issues and evidence of the case.

Every motion in limine submitted to the Court shall be in writing, shall be numbered sequentially according to the party or side bringing it (e.g., Plaintiff's No. 1, Plaintiff's No. 2, Defendant Smith's No. 1, Defendant's #2, etc.), and shall be tailored to the specific issues of the case and to the specific evidence expected to be introduced at trial.

All motions in limine must be numbered consecutively.

All motions in limine shall be numbered consecutively.

Format

PDF

Parties presenting evidence at trial must create a dedicated desktop evidence folder containing all PDF-formatted trial exhibits, separately saved and labeled, plus any impeachment exhibits and depositions.

Counsel and self-represented parties that will be presenting evidence create a dedicated evidence file-folder and save it to their desktop for easy access. This folder should include all PDF formatted Trial Exhibits, separately saved and labeled, any impeachment exhibits, and any depositions that may be shown to the Court or jury [if applicable].

Trial related documents must be provided in both hard copy and digital format.

Parties are required to have trial related documents pursuant to Local Rule 3401 in a hard copy and in a digital format when it is submitted.