Court Rules

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Trial Brief
15 pgs
Settlement Conference StatementCourt-wide
5 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Exhibits

  • 3 copies

EEC Request

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

ENE Request, Proposed Order

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

Ex Parte Application, Supporting Document

Court-wide
  • By Noon the Court Day Before the Ex Parte Appearance
  • No Later Than Noon the Court Day Before the Ex Parte Appearance

Communication

Phone
Court-wide
(619) 450-7478
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Duty Judge

Emergencies
Filters:

Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page LimitsMandatoryCivil cases

Trial briefs shall not exceed 15 pages without leave of court.

Trial brief
Up to 15 pages

Exception

More pages with leave of court

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Document Format Requirements7 rules

FormattingImportantCivil cases

All of Petitioner’s exhibits should be pre-marked and tabbed as numbers in numerical order. All of Respondent’s exhibits should be pre-marked and tabbed as letters in alphabetical order.

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

The exhibits are to be TABBED (side or bottom of exhibit) with exhibit number/letter (all binders) and TAGGED (Clerk’s copy only) with an exhibit sticker tag or likeness.

Applies to
  • Exhibits

Formatting

  • Clerk's copy must be tagged with an exhibit sticker tag or likeness
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FormattingImportantCivil cases

Unless the exception shown below is applicable, an Exhibit which contains multiple pages, must have an identifying number (bate stamped).

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

Exhibit sticker tags must be placed in the lower right-hand corner without covering document content; if no space, place on the back of the last page.

Court's wording

The exhibit sticker tag/likeness is to be placed in the lower right-hand corner by way of an exhibit tag/likeness as long as it does not cover any part of the document. If there is no empty place to put it, place the sticker on the backside of the last page of that exhibit.

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

***FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE EXHIBITS TABBED/TAGGED APPROPRIATELY, MAY RESULT IN THEIR RETURN TO HAVE THEM DONE CORRECTLY***

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

When judicial notice is taken of a document/exhibit, it is NOT indicated “RECEIVED” on the exhibit tag. If there are impeachment exhibits, they can be identified as “the next in order” and the clerk will mark and adhere the exhibit tag.

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

Exhibit binders must not exceed 1.5 inches and must be labeled on the spine with the exhibits they contain.

Court's wording

Exhibit binders/notebooks shall not exceed 1.5 inches. The spine of the binder/notebook shall be labeled with the exhibits that are contained in that particular binder/notebook (example: Binder 1 – exhibits 1-50).

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Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

However, any exhibits referenced in the respective pre-trial filings (trial briefs and/or Motions in Limine) shall be attached to those briefs.

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

To assist the clerk and for the benefit of all to ensure the exhibits are correctly identified and received, please be sure the exhibit list is formatted as follows:

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

The exhibit sticker tag is to have the exhibit number, case number and department number pre-written as follows:

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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All pleadings, lodgments, trial briefs, witness lists, exhibit lists, and any other written material must be directly filed in Department 702.

All pleadings, lodgments, trial briefs, witness lists, exhibit lists, and any other written material must be directly filed in Department 702.

Civil cases

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

In Limine motions are due 4 days before trial unless ordered otherwise.

Unless ordered otherwise, all In Limine Motions are due four days before trial

Civil cases

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Trial briefs and witness lists must be filed and served 7 days before the hearing.

Trial Briefs and witness lists per Fam. Code 217, are to be filed and served 7 days prior to the hearing.

Civil cases

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Exhibits must be delivered to Department 702 by 8:30am on the first day of trial.

Exhibits shall be delivered to Department 702 by 8:30am on the first day of trial.

Civil cases

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Oppositions to In Limine motions are due 2 days before trial.

any Opposition to In Limine Motions are due 2 days before trial

Civil cases

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

Three copies of exhibit binders and lists must be provided: for the court, the court clerk, and the witness.

Exhibit binders and lists are to be provided to the court. Three (3) copies are to be provided – for the court, the court clerk, and the witness.

Civil cases

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

If you cannot complete the trial in the time set, please request new dates at the pre-trial conference or you may come in ex parte to revise your time estimate or reset the trial date.

If you cannot complete the trial in the time set, please request new dates at the pre-trial conference or you may come in ex parte to revise your time estimate or reset the trial date.

Civil cases

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Chambers Communication Rules

Before making the delivery, please call 619-844-

Before making the delivery, please call 619-844-

Civil cases

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 304 rules apply across San Diego Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Request for court reporter

    A request for a court reporter by a party with a fee waiver should use the designated form.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit exception application

    Applications for specified exhibit exceptions must be made in writing to the Criminal Supervising Judge or designee, with notice to the exhibits custodian and all parties.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit record

    When an exhibit is ordered returned, the submitting party must provide the court with a complete photographic or electronic record of it.

Filing Timing

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  • Unless otherwise specified, references to a day mean a calendar day.

  • Such a request should be made using the Request for Court Reporter by a Party with a Fee Waiver form (SDSC Form #ADM-379), available on the court’s website, www.sdcourt.ca.gov, and must be filed with the clerk at least 10 days before the proceeding. If the requesting party received less than 10 days' notice of the hearing or trial, the requesting party must file the request as soon as practicable.

  • A party seeking to be heard about a transfer ordered without a hearing or outside a hearing must request a hearing within 10 days after notice of transfer.

Service

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  • The exhibits custodian and all parties must receive notice of applications for the specified exhibit exceptions.

  • If further proceedings require a civil-case exhibit, the party that introduced it must promptly deliver it to the court and notify all parties.

  • The judgment creditor receives conformed copies showing the appearance date, time, and place for service.

Communication

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  • Court users are asked to request interpreters as far in advance as possible.

  • Requests for disability accommodations should be made as far in advance as possible and pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 1.100.

  • Court users are asked to advise the court as soon as possible when an interpreter is no longer needed.

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About Judge Christopher S. Morris

Christopher S. Morris is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, the state trial court serving San Diego County.

Published procedures for Department 702 address long cause trial rules and hearing orders.

Common questions about Judge Christopher S. Morris's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Christopher S. Morris?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Details: 3 copies. Three copies of exhibit binders and lists must be provided: for the court, the court clerk, and the witness.

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What page or word limits apply to trial brief before Judge Christopher S. Morris?

Judge Christopher S. Morris' rule states these limits: attorney: 15 pages. Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages without leave of court.

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What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Christopher S. Morris?

Judge Christopher S. Morris' formatting rule includes petitioner's exhibits pre-marked and tabbed as numbers in numerical order and respondent's exhibits pre-marked and tabbed as letters in alphabetical order. All of Petitioner’s exhibits should be pre-marked and tabbed as numbers in numerical order. All of Respondent’s exhibits should be pre-marked and tabbed as letters in alphabetical order.

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What must be included with trial brief filings before Judge Christopher S. Morris?

The rule requires exhibit list. Exhibits referenced in pre-trial filings (trial briefs or Motions in Limine) must be attached to those filings.

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What must be included with exhibit tag filings before Judge Christopher S. Morris?

Exhibit sticker tags must have the exhibit number, case number, and department number pre-written.

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How may parties contact Judge Christopher S. Morris' chambers?

Before making the delivery, please call 619-844-

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How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Christopher S. Morris?

If you cannot complete the trial in the time set, please request new dates at the pre-trial conference or you may come in ex parte to revise your time estimate or reset the trial date.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Christopher S. Morris?

All pleadings, lodgments, trial briefs, witness lists, exhibit lists, and any other written material must be directly filed in Department 702.

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What filing deadlines does Judge Christopher S. Morris set?

Trial briefs and witness lists must be filed and served 7 days before the hearing.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Christopher S. Morris

Trial briefs and witness lists must be filed and served 7 days before the hearing.

Exhibits must be delivered to Department 702 by 8:30am on the first day of trial.

If you cannot complete the trial in the time set, please request new dates at the pre-trial conference or you may come in ex parte to revise your time estimate or reset the trial date.

All of Petitioner’s exhibits should be pre-marked and tabbed as numbers in numerical order. All of Respondent’s exhibits should be pre-marked and tabbed as letters in alphabetical order.

Multi-page exhibits must be bate stamped with an identifying number unless an exception applies.

Exhibit sticker tags must be placed in the lower right-hand corner without covering document content; if no space, place on the back of the last page.

Exhibits referenced in pre-trial filings (trial briefs or Motions in Limine) must be attached to those filings.

Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages without leave of court.

Exhibits subject to judicial notice are not marked 'RECEIVED'; impeachment exhibits are identified as 'the next in order' and the clerk marks and adheres the tag.

Exhibit sticker tags must have the exhibit number, case number, and department number pre-written.

Exhibits not properly tabbed or tagged may be returned to be corrected.

Before making the delivery, please call 619-844-

Exhibit binders must not exceed 1.5 inches and must be labeled on the spine with the exhibits they contain.

Oppositions to In Limine motions are due 2 days before trial.

Three copies of exhibit binders and lists must be provided: for the court, the court clerk, and the witness.

Exhibit lists must be formatted in the court's specified format to ensure correct identification and receipt of exhibits.

Exhibits must be tabbed with exhibit number/letter in all binders and tagged with an exhibit sticker tag on the Clerk's copy.

In Limine motions are due 4 days before trial unless ordered otherwise.

All pleadings, lodgments, trial briefs, witness lists, exhibit lists, and any other written material must be directly filed in Department 702.

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