Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Ex Parte Papers
- Before Noon Day Prior to Hearing
Joint Summary
- No Later Than Friday Prior to Conference
Opposition, Reply
EEC Request
Court-wide- 1 copy
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Court-widePhone
Court-widePhone
Court-wideDuty Judge
Page & Word Limits1 rule
The joint summary of disputed issues may not exceed two pages.
- Joint summary
- Up to 2 pages
Court's wording
The parties are required to file a joint summary of disputed issues, not exceeding two pages, and to have a courtesy copy delivered to the Department 72 mailbox (located inside the Civil Business Office) no later than the Friday prior to the conference.
Document Format Requirements9 rules
Each exhibit must be marked with a discrete number and should be correctly identified. By way of example, it is impermissible to label "Dr. Jones' file" collectively as Exhibit 25.
With respect to any party or witness who appears at trial via Microsoft Teams, no party or witness may testify by audio only, or by telephone, unless all parties stipulate that the testimony may be taken by audio only.
Each party shall arrange for the video appearance of any third-party witness appearing remotely it intends to call. Witnesses who have been properly subpoenaed shall cooperate with the parties in the making of these arrangements unless their appearance has been excused by the Court.
In addition, the following are due the day trial commences: 1. Two sets of exhibit binders (original for the witness, pre-marked with Court Exhibit tags, and one copy for the Court).
Each party shall assure that the proceedings are not being recorded or reported in any manner other than by the duly-authorized court reporter.
Each party must ensure remote video feeds let the Court and opposing counsel clearly see and hear the witness and assess that the witness is not being coached or using unseen materials.
Court's wording
Each party shall ensure that their video feed and that of their witnesses appearing remotely is of sufficient quality and scope so that the Court and opposing counsel may see and hear the witness clearly, and be able to assure that no witness is susceptible to coaching or has the ability to rely on any materials out of sight of the Court and/or opposing counsel.
Parties and counsel shall assure that any non-party witness who will testify at trial will not see or hear any of the trial proceedings that occur before they testify, or that occur after they testify and before they are excused from providing further testimony.
Absent good cause, parties are expected to personally appear at settlement conferences, trial readiness conferences, and trial calls.
The Court recommends that each party and witness have more than one device available to them in the event that problems arise with the device they intend to use primarily.
Document Filing Requirements12 rules
The moving papers must be submitted for review by the Court, and the Court may set a hearing during ex parte hours if such hearing is deemed necessary.
The moving papers must be submitted for review by the Court,
Guardian ad litem applications must use forms CIV-010, ADM-430, and CIV-011; obsolete forms will not be accepted.
Court's wording
Please note that the Guardian Ad Litem forms were updated as of January 1, 2024. The required forms as of January 2024 are CIV-010 (Application), ADM-430 (Attachment to Application), and CIV-011 (Order). See the court’s website to download the most current forms. Obsolete forms will not be accepted.
Guardian Ad Litem applications will not be granted ex parte unless the moving party complies with Local Rule 2.4.6.
The parties must file a joint summary of disputed issues for the informal discovery conference.
Court's wording
The parties are required to file a joint summary of disputed issues, not exceeding two pages, and to have a courtesy copy delivered to the Department 72 mailbox (located inside the Civil Business Office) no later than the Friday prior to the conference.
Counsel must bring a Joint Trial Notebook to Friday Trial Call containing the listed trial materials and sections.
- Document
- Joint trial notebook
Must include
- •Exhibit list
- •Table of contents
Court's wording
The Court requires counsel to bring to the Friday Trial Call a Joint Trial Notebook comprised of the following: 1. Table of contents. 2. Copy of Joint Trial Readiness Report, and operative pleadings. 3. Copies of In Limine motions and oppositions, in order (motion followed by opposition). 4. Copy of Joint Witness List with a short sentence describing the witness (i.e., Dr. Steven Smith, an orthopedic surgeon from County Hospital). 5. Copy of Joint Exhibit List. The list must be carefully reviewed to ensure the description of the Exhibit matches the Exhibit. 6. Copies of Trial Briefs. 7. Joint Statement of the Case, in neutral form suitable to be read to prospective jurors. (Competing version not acceptable.) 8. Voir Dire questions counsel requests Court to ask (if any). 9. Jury Instructions - packet of agreed-upon instructions and packet of not agreed-upon instructions with post-it notes indicating who opposes the instruction.
Applications must include proof of service on the State Bar of California, proof of payment of the required fee, and a proposed order.
- Document
- Pro hac vice application
Must include
- •Proposed order
- •Certificate of service
In addition, the following are due the day trial commences: 4. Copies of Deposition Transcripts that will be used during trial. These are to be lodged by placing them on the shelf in front of the bench.
In addition, the following are due the day trial commences: 3. Three copies of the Joint Exhibit List.
In addition, the following are due the day trial commences: 2. Three copies of the Joint Witness List.
Proposed stipulated protective orders for protection of confidential information will only be approved if the language in the proposed order is consistent with California Rules of Court, rules 2.550 and 2.551.
Please provide a proposed order with any stipulation.
- Document
- Continuance stipulation
Include
- •Proposed order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Ex parte papers must be e-filed, except that e-filing is optional for self-represented parties.
Before noon on the day prior to the hearing, ex parte papers must be e-filed, and courtesy copies of the papers must be delivered to the Department 72 mailbox in the Civil Business Office. NOTE: E-filing is optional for self-represented parties.
Page 1 | Ex Parte
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Before noon on the day prior to the hearing, ex parte papers must be e-filed, and courtesy copies of the papers must be delivered to the Department 72 mailbox in the Civil Business Office.
Before noon on the day prior to the hearing, ex parte papers must be e-filed, and courtesy copies of the papers must be delivered to the Department 72 mailbox in the Civil Business Office.
Page 1 | Ex Parte
An informal discovery conference does not toll the statutory deadline for filing a motion to compel.
An IDC does not toll the statutory deadline to file a motion to compel.
Page 2 | Discovery Motions/Informal Discovery Conferences
A party opposing a pro hac vice application may appear ex parte within five days of service to request a briefing schedule.
If a party opposes an application, that party may appear ex parte within five days of service to request a briefing schedule.
Page 2 | Pro Hac Vice
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A pro hac vice application must include proof that it was served on the State Bar of California.
Applications must include proof of service on the State Bar of California, proof of payment of the required fee, and a proposed order.
Page 2 | Pro Hac Vice
Materials a witness relies on during testimony must be provided to all counsel upon request.
Any and all materials that any witness relies on to refresh recollection or otherwise during the course of his or her testimony shall be provided to all counsel upon request.
Page 4 | Guidelines for Remote Appearances of Witnesses at Trials
Each party must send the Court and opposing counsel a hard copy of every pre-marked exhibit it intends to introduce by 3 p.m. on the court day before trial.
Each party shall send a hard copy of any pre-marked exhibit it intends to introduce to both the Court and opposing counsel no later than 3 p.m. on the court day preceding the scheduled trial date.
Page 4 | Guidelines for Remote Appearances of Witnesses at Trials
To the extent possible, each party must provide a remote witness with a hard copy of any exhibit the witness will view during testimony before the witness testifies.
Each party shall, to the extent possible, provide a hard copy of any exhibit it intends to have a witness appearing remotely view during that witness’s testimony to the witness in advance of the time the witness testifies. Advance planning is essential.
Page 4 | Guidelines for Remote Appearances of Witnesses at Trials
Filing Fees and Waivers
A pro hac vice application must include proof of payment of the required fee.
Applications must include proof of service on the State Bar of California, proof of payment of the required fee, and a proposed order.
Page 2 | Pro Hac Vice
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Before noon on the day prior to the hearing, ex parte papers must be e-filed, and courtesy copies of the papers must be delivered to the Department 72 mailbox in the Civil Business Office.
Before noon on the day prior to the hearing, ex parte papers must be e-filed, and courtesy copies of the papers must be delivered to the Department 72 mailbox in the Civil Business Office.
Page 1 | Ex Parte
A courtesy copy of the joint summary must be delivered to the Department 72 mailbox no later than the Friday before the conference.
The parties are required to file a joint summary of disputed issues, not exceeding two pages, and to have a courtesy copy delivered to the Department 72 mailbox (located inside the Civil Business Office) no later than the Friday prior to the conference.
Page 2 | Discovery Motions/Informal Discovery Conferences
Parties are encouraged to submit courtesy copies of time-sensitive filings such as oppositions and replies. Courtesy copies should be delivered to the Department 72 mailbox located inside the Civil Business Office.
Parties are encouraged to submit courtesy copies of time-sensitive filings such as oppositions and replies. Courtesy copies should be delivered to the Department 72 mailbox located inside the Civil Business Office.
Page 1 | Law and Motion
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The parties' agreement or stipulation alone is not sufficient to seal records.
Records will not be sealed based solely on the agreement or stipulation of the parties.
Page 3 | Stipulated Protective Orders / Motions to Seal
When documents are conditionally lodged under seal in support of or opposition to a motion, the substantive motion will not be decided before the hearing on the motion or application to seal.
If documents have been lodged conditionally under seal in support of/opposition to a motion, the substantive motion will not be decided until after the hearing on the motion or application to seal.
Page 3 | Stipulated Protective Orders / Motions to Seal
Motions and applications to seal must comply with California Rules of Court, rules 2.550 and 2.551.
Motions and applications to seal must comply with rules 2.550 and 2.551.
Page 3 | Stipulated Protective Orders / Motions to Seal
Parties may apply ex parte for a hearing on a motion to seal before the pending substantive motion, or may instead seek to continue the substantive motion.
Parties may appear ex parte to request a hearing on a motion to seal in advance of a pending substantive motion, or alternatively to continue the substantive motion.
Page 3 | Stipulated Protective Orders / Motions to Seal
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The moving party must meet and confer with the opposing party to select a mutually agreeable date for the informal discovery conference.
The moving party is required to meet and confer with the opposing party to select a mutually agreeable date for the IDC.
Page 2 | Discovery Motions/Informal Discovery Conferences
An informal discovery conference is encouraged before filing any discovery motion.
Prior to filing any discovery motion(s), an informal discovery conference (IDC) is encouraged.
Page 1 | Discovery Motions/Informal Discovery Conferences
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial continuances are disfavored and are available only under CRC 3.1332.
Trial continuances are disfavored, and only available under CRC 3.1332.
Page 2 | Trial Readiness Conferences
Disputed requests for continuances should be made by way of a noticed motion or an ex parte application. Please review CRC Rules 3.1200 through 3.1207 in connection with any ex parte application.
Disputed requests for continuances should be made by way of a noticed motion or an ex parte application. Please review CRC Rules 3.1200 through 3.1207 in connection with any ex parte application.
Page 3 | Continuances
Parties may request continuances of the listed dates and deadlines by written stipulation.
Stipulated requests to continue any applicable dates (trial, trial readiness, motion cut-off, case management conferences, status conferences) and deadlines may be made by written stipulation.
Page 3 | Continuances
The parties may stipulate to extend deadlines to facilitate resolution of a discovery dispute without a motion.
However, the parties may stipulate to extend deadlines to help facilitate a resolution of a discovery dispute without the need for a motion.
Page 2 | Discovery Motions/Informal Discovery Conferences
Chambers Communication Rules
Noticed motion hearings require a reservation, which may be made through the calendar clerk or online scheduling tool; the online tool may offer later dates.
Noticed motion hearings are by reservation only. To reserve a date, contact the calendar clerk at the number provided above or use the online scheduling tool. Note: the online scheduling tool tends to provide hearing dates further into the future than the calendar clerk can provide.
Page 1 | Law and Motion
Ex parte appearances are by reservation only; contact the calendar clerk to reserve a hearing.
Ex parte appearances are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 am, by reservation only. To reserve an ex parte hearing, contact the calendar clerk at the number provided above.
Page 1 | Ex Parte
Default prove-ups are heard by reservation only. Contact the calendar clerk at the number provided above.
Default prove-ups are heard by reservation only. Contact the calendar clerk at the number provided above.
Page 1 | Default Prove-Up
To reserve a date, please contact the Court’s calendar clerk at the number provided above.
To reserve a date, please contact the Court’s calendar clerk at the number provided above.
Page 1 | Discovery Motions/Informal Discovery Conferences
The Calendar phone number is (619) 450-7006, and phone hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Calendar: (619) 450-7006 - Phone hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Page 1 | Phone Numbers
Parties may request oral argument at the hearing or notify the courtroom clerk beforehand of their intent to argue and the estimated argument time.
Parties may request oral argument at the time of the hearing, or may notify the courtroom clerk of their intent to argue and a time estimate for argument prior to the hearing.
Page 1 | Law and Motion
A party wishing to submit on the tentative ruling may notify the courtroom clerk by telephone before the hearing.
Parties who wish to submit on the Court’s tentative ruling may notify the courtroom clerk by telephone prior to the hearing.
Page 1 | Law and Motion