Judge Dale S. Fischer

Form pleadings in removed cases must be replaced with an appropriate pleading within 30 days of removal.

If a removed action contains a “form pleading” i.e. a pleading in which boxes are checked, the party or parties that filed the form pleading must file an appropriate pleading with this Court within 30 days of the filing of the notice of removal.

Civil cases

Page 6 | 9. Cases Removed from State Court

Motion for class certification must be filed within 120 days of the initial scheduling conference date.

The motion must be filed no later than 120 days from the date initially set for the scheduling conference, without regard to any continuances, unless the Court orders otherwise.

Civil cases

Page 6 | 10. Class Actions

Plaintiff must identify and serve Doe defendants before the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.

Plaintiff must ascertain the identity of and serve any fictitiously named defendants before the date of the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.

Civil cases

Page 6 | 11. Status of Fictitiously Named Defendants

Memoranda of contentions, witness lists, and joint exhibit list must be filed by court-set deadlines.

The memoranda of contentions of fact and law, witness lists, and the joint exhibit list must be filed not later than the dates set by the Court.

Civil cases

Page 4 | D. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

Joint Statement draft due 7 days before conference; final version due 14 days before motion filing; opposing party returns 7 days before filing; filed with motion.

At least seven days prior to the conference of counsel, the moving party must provide to the opposing party a draft of its portion of a Joint Statement that will eventually be submitted to the Court. Following the conference of counsel, and no more than 14 days before the filing of the motion, the moving party must provide to the opposing party the final version of its portion of the Joint Statement in an electronic format. The opposing party shall then input its portion of the Joint Statement into the document and return the completed document to the moving party at least seven days prior to the filing of the motion. The moving party shall then file the Joint Statement at the same time it files the motion.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Joint Statement

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed no later than 14 days after the meet and confer and no later than 7 days before the scheduling conference.

file a 'Joint Rule 26(f) Report' not later than 14 days after the meeting of counsel and not later than seven days before the scheduling conference.

Civil cases

Page 2 | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Parties must meet and confer on a discovery plan at least 21 days before the scheduling conference.

the parties ... under Rule 26(f) to meet and confer on a discovery plan not later than 21 days before the scheduling conference

Civil cases

Page 2 | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

If Joint 26(f) Report is insufficient, parties must file a more detailed discovery plan within 14 days after the scheduling conference, even if the conference is vacated.

If the information provided in the Joint 26(f) Report does not meet these requirements, the parties must file an additional more detailed discovery plan no later than 14 days after the date of the scheduling conference, even if that conference date has been vacated.)

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Page 4 | i. Discovery Plan

Discovery plan complying with Rule 26(f)(3) must be filed within 14 days after the scheduling conference.

Pursuant to Rule 26(f)(2), a discovery plan that complies with Rule 26(f)(3) must be filed within 14 days after the scheduling conference.

Civil cases

Page 4 | i. Discovery Plan

Class certification motion must be filed within 120 days of the original scheduling conference date; continuance of the conference does not extend this deadline.

the motion must be filed no later than 120 days from the date originally set for the scheduling conference, unless the Court orders otherwise. In other words, a continuance of the date for the scheduling conference will not extend the time to file the motion for class certification.

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Opposition papers due on a Monday holiday may be filed the next Tuesday; reply papers may be filed the following Tuesday.

Opposition papers due on a Monday holiday may be filed the following Tuesday. In such cases, reply papers may be filed on the next Tuesday.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Time for Filing and Hearing Motions

Bankruptcy appeal is deemed under submission when appellant's reply brief is filed.

The matter is deemed under submission on the filing of the appellant’s reply brief.

Civil cases

Page 7 | Bankruptcy Appeals

Plaintiff's counsel must serve this standing order on all parties immediately.

Counsel for plaintiff must immediately serve this order on all parties, including any new parties to the action.

Civil cases

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In removed cases, the removing defendant must serve this standing order on all other parties.

If this case was removed from state court, the defendant that removed the case must serve this Order on all other parties.

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Plaintiff must file proof of service within 3 days after serving the complaint.

If plaintiff has not already served the operative complaint on all defendants, plaintiff must do so promptly and must file proofs of service within three days thereafter.

Civil cases

Page 1 | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Plaintiff's counsel (or defendant's counsel if plaintiff is pro se) must provide this Order to newly appearing parties and known but unappeared parties.

Plaintiff’s counsel or, if plaintiff is appearing pro se, defendant’s counsel, must provide this Order to any parties who first appear after the date of this Order and to parties who are known to exist but have not yet entered appearances.

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Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

Civil cases

Plaintiffs who e-file a complaint must deliver a paper copy to Judge Fischer's mailbox.

Plaintiffs who have electronically filed a complaint are ordered to provide a paper copy of the conformed complaint to Judge Fischer’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Civil cases

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Documents will not be considered until paper Chambers copies are submitted, so paper Chambers copies of all documents for which priority processing is requested should be submitted on the same day as the filing. Paper Chambers copies should not require the signature of the recipient. The Court requires paper Chambers copies of only the following: Initial pleadings (notices of removal and related documents, complaints, counterclaims, cross claims, and answers); Joint Rule 26(f) Reports, motion papers, including motions in limine (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents); ex parte applications for temporary restraining orders; and all pre-trial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Documents will not be considered until paper Chambers copies are submitted, so paper Chambers copies of all documents for which priority processing is requested should be submitted on the same day as the filing. Paper Chambers copies should not require the signature of the recipient. The Court requires paper Chambers copies of only the following: Initial pleadings (notices of removal and related documents, complaints, counterclaims, cross claims, and answers); Joint Rule 26(f) Reports, motion papers, including motions in limine (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents); ex parte applications for temporary restraining orders; and all pre-trial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Civil cases

Page 3 | Mandatory Paper Chambers Copies

Chambers copies of exhibits exceeding 200 pages must be in a Slant D-Ring binder with tab dividers, three-hole punched with oversized holes.

If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the Chambers copy of such evidence, including a Table of Contents, must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents contained in the binder must be three-hole punched with the oversized 13/32" hole size, not the standard 9/32" hole size.

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Page 3 | Mandatory Paper Chambers Copies

Chambers copies of exhibits exceeding 50 pages must be in a tabbed binder with a Table of Contents.

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the Chambers copy must be in a separately tabbed binder and include a Table of Contents.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Mandatory Paper Chambers Copies

Ex parte application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy is provided.

The application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy has been provided.

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Page 5 | 7. Ex Parte Applications

A redlined version of the proposed amended pleading must be delivered to Chambers in paper form.

A “redlined” version of the proposed amended pleading must be delivered to Chambers (in paper form) and to Chambers email indicating all additions and deletions to the prior version of the pleading.

Civil cases

Page 5 | b. Motions to Amend Pleadings

Paper chambers copies required for specific documents by noon next day, with NEF attached.

Mandatory paper chambers copies of e-filed documents must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box outside of the Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse - by noon on the day after filing. Documents will not be considered until paper chambers copies are submitted. Attach the NEF to the BACK of the chambers copy. Chambers copies delivered by Federal Express should not require the signature of the recipient. Paper chambers copies are required ONLY for plea agreements, sentencing position papers, motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents), stipulations, ex parte applications and orders in excess of three pages, and all trial-related documents.

Criminal cases

Page 2 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Conformed paper chambers copies required for all documents; do not put in envelopes.

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper Chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

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Page 3 | C. MOTIONS

Paper chambers copies required for witness list and joint exhibit list.

Mandatory paper chambers copies must also be submitted.

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Page 4 | D. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

Deliver blue-backed, tabbed paper chambers copy to Judge Fischer’s box by noon next day.

A blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers copy of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box, on the first floor of the Roybal Building by noon the following day.

Deliver blue-backed, tabbed paper chambers copy to Judge Fischer’s chambers box.

A blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers copy of the documents listed above (all in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s chambers box at the address set forth above.

Paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Fischer's box, blue-backed with title on lower right corner, by noon the day after e-filing.

Paper Chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box next to the Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Paper Chambers copies must be “blue-backed,” with the title of the document on the lower right hand corner of the “blue-back.” Paper Chambers copies must be submitted no later than noon on the day after the e-filing.

Civil cases

Page 2 | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Mandatory chambers copies required by noon next day for specific document types.

Mandatory paper chambers copies of e-filed documents must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box outside of the Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse - by noon on the day after filing. Documents will not be considered until paper chambers copies are submitted. Attach the NEF to the BACK of the chambers copy. Chambers copies delivered by Federal Express should not require the signature of the recipient. Paper chambers copies are required ONLY for plea agreements, sentencing position papers, motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents), stipulations, ex parte applications and orders in excess of three pages, and all trial-related documents.

Criminal cases

Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery documents to Judge Fischer.

Counsel should not deliver Chambers copies of these documents to Judge Fischer.

Civil cases

Page 2 | 2. Discovery

The existence of a protective order does not alone justify the filing of pleadings or other documents under seal, in whole or in part.

The existence of a protective order does not alone justify the filing of pleadings or other documents under seal, in whole or in part.

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Page 2 | 2. Discovery

Rejected documents will be destroyed unless retrieved from clerk within 5 days.

REJECTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE DESTROYED UNLESS COUNSEL CONTACTS THE CLERK WITHIN 5 DAYS TO RETRIEVE THE DOCUMENTS.

Public fee records may be redacted for privilege/work product, but unredacted version must be submitted in camera.

(Time records ultimately filed publicly with a motion for fees may be redacted to preserve the attorney-client privilege or work product. The Court will require an in camera unredacted submission.)

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Page 2 | ORDER RE FORMAT OF TIME AND EXPENSE RECORDS

Paper Chambers copies of invoices should be unredacted. Redacted invoices should not be provided in paper to the Court.

Paper Chambers copies of invoices should be unredacted. Redacted invoices should not be provided in paper to the Court.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Joint Statement

Sentencing is a matter of significant public interest and concern. Generally, the public has a right to know the basis on which the Court makes sentencing determinations. Therefore, the Court discourages under seal filings of entire sentencing documents. Sentencing documents may be filed under seal along with a redacted version that deletes only information that is properly filed under seal, and an explanation of the basis for each document or portion deleted, e.g., medical information, private information relating to family members (which explanation may be filed under seal). If all or nearly all of the sentencing position contains such information, counsel may seek leave to file the entire document under seal.

Sentencing is a matter of significant public interest and concern. Generally, the public has a right to know the basis on which the Court makes sentencing determinations. Therefore, the Court discourages under seal filings of entire sentencing documents. Sentencing documents may be filed under seal along with a redacted version that deletes only information that is properly filed under seal, and an explanation of the basis for each document or portion deleted, e.g., medical information, private information relating to family members (which explanation may be filed under seal). If all or nearly all of the sentencing position contains such information, counsel may seek leave to file the entire document under seal.

Criminal cases

Page 12 | G. SENTENCING

Sealed documents are not viewable by public, but entry title remains viewable.

“Declaration of John Doe, Exhibit A.” If approved, the document itself will be sealed and not viewable by the public, but the entry (title) will be viewable.

Sentencing documents generally public; under seal filings discouraged except for properly protected information with redacted version.

Sentencing is a matter of significant public interest and concern. Generally, the public has a right to know the basis on which the Court makes sentencing determinations. Therefore, the Court discourages under seal filings of entire sentencing documents. Sentencing documents may be filed under seal along with a redacted version that deletes only information that is properly filed under seal, and an explanation of the basis for each document or portion deleted, e.g., medical information, private information relating to family members (which explanation may be filed under seal). If all or nearly all of the sentencing position contains such information, counsel may seek leave to file the entire document under seal.

Criminal cases

Moving parties should not file summary judgment motions at the last possible day.

As a courtesy to both the Court and the opposing party, a moving party should not wait until the last possible day to file motions for summary judgment or partial summary judgment.

Civil cases

Page 1 | ORDER RE MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Pre-filing conference required for all motions under Local Rule 7-3; failure may result in sanctions or denial of hearing.

Counsel must comply with Local Rule 7-3, which requires counsel to engage in a pre-filing conference “to discuss thoroughly . . . the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution.” Counsel should discuss the issues to a sufficient degree that if a motion is still necessary, the briefing may be directed to those substantive issues requiring resolution by the Court. The pro per status of one or more parties does not eliminate this requirement. Failure to comply with this Rule will be grounds for sanctions. If fault is attributed to the moving party, the Court may decline to hear the motion.

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Page 4 | Pre-filing Requirement

Pretrial motions must be filed 28 days before hearing; opposition 21 days; reply 14 days.

Pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, motions challenging Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) evidence, and motions in limine, must be filed and served in compliance with the requirements of Local Civil Rule 6-1, i.e., at least 28 days before the date set for the hearing. Opposition (or notice of non-opposition) and reply (optional) papers must be filed and served in compliance with the requirements of Local Rule 7-9, i.e., no later than 21 days and 14 days before the hearing date, respectively.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | B. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS AND MOTIONS

Discovery motions require consultation with opposing counsel and specific content; non-compliant motions may not be heard.

Before filing any motion for discovery, a party shall consult with opposing counsel to ascertain whether the requested discovery will be provided. All discovery motions shall state with particularity what is requested, the basis for the request, whether the discovery has been requested from opposing counsel, and whether the discovery has been declined, in whole or in part. Motions made without prior consultation with opposing counsel or that fail to include the above information may not be heard.

Criminal cases

Page 4 | B. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS AND MOTIONS

Multiple summary adjudication motions by same party require leave of court; subsequent motions without leave will be stricken.

Multiple motions for summary adjudication by the same party are highly disfavored. Any party wishing to file more than one motion for summary adjudication must move for leave of court and explain why the issues cannot be addressed in a single motion. If multiple motions for summary adjudication are filed by the same party without leave of court, the first filed motion will be considered and the subsequent motions stricken.

Civil cases

Page 2 | ORDER RE MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Before filing a motion for attorneys' fees, counsel must meet and confer in person or by videoconference, and the moving party must provide billing records, rate information, and cost evidence prior to the conference.

Before filing a motion for attorneys’ fees, counsel must meet and confer in person or by videoconference pursuant to Local Rule 7-3 to attempt in good faith to agree on the reasonable amount of fees to be awarded (if the Court decides to award fees), keeping in mind that a contested request for attorneys’ fees “should not result in a second major litigation.” Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 437 (1983) (“Ideally, of course, litigants will settle the amount of a fee. Where settlement is not possible, the fee applicant bears the burden of establishing entitlement to an award and documenting the appropriate hours expended and hourly rates.”). Prior to the conference, the moving party must do at least the following: 1. Provide opposing counsel with the billing records on which the motion will be based, and specify the entries for which compensation is and is not sought. These records may be redacted to prevent disclosure of material protected by the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine. However, as to those redacted items, counsel shall submit a declaration describing the nature of the services with sufficient detail to allow opposing counsel to determine if the item is objectionable. 2. Inform opposing counsel of the hourly rates that will be claimed for each lawyer, paralegal, or other timekeeper. If moving counsel or other timekeepers have performed any legal work on an hourly basis during the period covered by the motion, moving counsel shall provide representative business records sufficient to show the types of litigation in which such hourly rates were paid and the rates that were paid in each type. If moving counsel has been paid on an hourly basis in the case in question or in litigation of the same type as the case in question, records showing the rates paid (not charged) for those services must be provided. If moving counsel will rely on other evidence to establish appropriate hourly rates, such as evidence of rates charged by attorneys of comparable experience and qualifications or evidence of rates used in previous awards by courts or administrative agencies, moving counsel shall provide such other evidence. 3. Furnish evidence of the actual cost of any nontaxable expenses to be sought by the motion;

Civil cases

Page 1 | Conference of Counsel

Pretrial motions must be filed 28 days before hearing with specific deadlines for opposition (21 days) and reply (14 days).

Pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, motions challenging Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) evidence, and motions in limine, must be filed and served in compliance with the requirements of Local Civil Rule 6-1, i.e., at least 28 days before the date set for the hearing. Opposition (or notice of non-opposition) and reply (optional) papers must be filed and served in compliance with the requirements of Local Rule 7-9, i.e., no later than 21 days and 14 days before the hearing date, respectively. All motions in limine and other trial-related motions must be properly noticed for hearing no later than the date of the pretrial conference. Counsel must meet and confer with opposing counsel and attempt to resolve the issue(s) before filing a motion. Motions expected to take more than one-half hour of court time (collectively) must include a time estimate beneath the hearing date on the face page of the motion.

Criminal cases

Page 3 | C. DISCOVERY & NOTICE

Discovery motions require meet-and-confer and specific content about prior requests.

Before filing any motion for discovery, a party shall consult with opposing counsel to ascertain whether the requested discovery will be provided. All discovery motions shall state with particularity what is requested, the basis for the request, whether the discovery has been requested from opposing counsel, and whether the discovery has been declined, in whole or in part. Motions made without prior consultation with opposing counsel or that fail to include the above information may not be heard.

Criminal cases

Page 4 | C. DISCOVERY & NOTICE

Ex parte applications to allow defendant to travel should be made well in advance of the date of travel. Counsel should indicate whether the probation/pretrial services officer has

Ex parte applications to allow defendant to travel should be made well in advance of the date of travel. Counsel should indicate whether the probation/pretrial services officer has

Criminal cases

Page 2 | B. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS AND MOTIONS

Ex parte applications are disfavored. The Court is unlikely to grant an ex parte application that recites that the moving party has been unable to obtain the position of the opposing party. Counsel should make serious efforts to obtain the agreement (or at least the position) of opposing counsel before filing an application. Where applicable, counsel should also obtain the position of the probation/pretrial services officer assigned to the defendant.

Ex parte applications are disfavored. The Court is unlikely to grant an ex parte application that recites that the moving party has been unable to obtain the position of the opposing party. Counsel should make serious efforts to obtain the agreement (or at least the position) of opposing counsel before filing an application. Where applicable, counsel should also obtain the position of the probation/pretrial services officer assigned to the defendant.

Criminal cases

Page 2 | B. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS AND MOTIONS

To substitute a Doe defendant, plaintiff must first seek consent of all counsel; if consent is denied, file a motion on regular notice.

If a plaintiff wants to substitute a defendant for one of the fictitiously named defendants, plaintiff must first seek the consent of counsel for all defendants (and counsel for the fictitiously named party, if that party has separate counsel). If consent is withheld or denied, plaintiff should file a motion on regular notice.

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Page 6 | 11. Status of Fictitiously Named Defendants

Depositions must start early enough to complete before cut-off.

All depositions must commence sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit their completion and to permit the deposing party enough time to bring any discovery motions concerning the deposition

Civil cases

Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed by cut-off date.

All motions to add parties or to amend the pleadings must be noticed to be heard on or before the cut-off date.

Civil cases

Discovery adequacy motions must be filed in advance of cut-off.

Any motion challenging the adequacy of discovery responses must be filed, served, and calendared sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit the responses to be obtained before that date if the motion is granted.

Civil cases

Discovery cut-off is completion deadline, not service deadline.

The Court has established a cut-off date for discovery and expert discovery if applicable. This is not the date by which discovery requests must be served; it is the date by which all discovery, including all hearings on any related motions, is to be completed.

Civil cases

Stipulations extending time are not effective until court approval, unless FRCP provides automatic extension.

No stipulation extending the time to file any required document or to continue any date is effective until and unless the Court approves it, or unless the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide for an automatic extension.

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Page 5 | 8. Applications or Stipulations for Extension of Time

Extension request must be made before the deadline to be extended.

The request must be made before the date to be continued.

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Page 6 | 8. Applications or Stipulations for Extension of Time

Continuance of scheduling conference requires good cause.

A continuance of the scheduling conference will be granted only for good cause.

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Parties may stipulate to a different briefing schedule if it provides at least two weeks between reply and hearing.

The parties may stipulate to a different briefing schedule, so long as the schedule provides at least two weeks between the filing of the reply and the hearing date.

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Page 3 | Time for Filing and Hearing Motions

Counsel must advise CRD of requests to discuss matters outside jury presence during trial.

During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel must advise the CRD of the request.

Civil cases

Counsel should address all remarks to the Court. Counsel are not to

Counsel should address all remarks to the Court. Counsel are not to

Civil cases

Transcript orders must be placed through court reporter Pat Cuneo at www.patcuneo.com.

All orders for transcripts must be ordered through the court reporter, Pat Cuneo, who can be contacted through www.patcuneo.com.

Civil cases

Before trial begins, the Court will give counsel an opportunity to discuss administrative matters and anticipated procedural or legal issues. Before trial begins, and as soon as the information becomes available to counsel, counsel should advise the court of any concerns or accommodations that are requested for parties or witnesses.

Before trial begins, the Court will give counsel an opportunity to discuss administrative matters and anticipated procedural or legal issues. Before trial begins, and as soon as the information becomes available to counsel, counsel should advise the court of any concerns or accommodations that are requested for parties or witnesses.

Civil cases

Parties must notify the Court of resolution, withdrawal, or non-opposition at least seven days before the hearing.

If the parties are able to resolve the issue, or if a party intends to withdraw or declines to oppose a motion, the Court must be notified as soon as possible, but no later than seven days before the hearing date.

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Page 3 | Time for Filing and Hearing Motions

Ex parte contact with chambers is prohibited unless initiated by chambers.

Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means unless contact has been first initiated by Chambers staff.

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Page 7 | Communications with Chambers

Submit separate version of witness list and joint exhibit list to chambers email in Word format.

A separate version of the witness list containing only the names of the witnesses and a separate column to insert the dates on which the witness testified, and the joint exhibit list, must be submitted to the Chambers email box in Word format.

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Page 4 | D. PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

Email chambers with PDF application, Notice of Manual Filing, Word/WP proposed order, and PDF sealed documents with “UNDER SEAL” caption.

Send an e-mail to the chambers generic e-mail at DSF_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, which contains the PDF version of the application to seal, the Notice of Manual Filing, the Word or WP version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above) and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”

Email chambers with PDF application, declaration, proof of service, Word/WP proposed order, and PDF sealed documents with “UNDER SEAL” caption.

Once the documents have been electronically filed, send an e-mail to the chambers generic e-mail at DSF_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel are reminded to comply with Local Rule 5-4.4.2 by submitting the PDF version of the application and declaration, along with proof of service, and a Word or WP version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above). Included with this email must be the Adobe PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” NOTE: The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”

When necessary, trials may continue beyond the normal schedule. If counsel contemplate that this schedule will be problematic due to the unavailability of witnesses, counsel should provide details to the Court at the pretrial conference.

When necessary, trials may continue beyond the normal schedule. If counsel contemplate that this schedule will be problematic due to the unavailability of witnesses, counsel should provide details to the Court at the pretrial conference.

Civil cases

All counsel are urged to anticipate matters that may need to be addressed outside of the presence of the jury and to raise them during this period or at the end of the day. The Court does not make jurors wait while counsel discuss matters that should have been addressed previously.

All counsel are urged to anticipate matters that may need to be addressed outside of the presence of the jury and to raise them during this period or at the end of the day. The Court does not make jurors wait while counsel discuss matters that should have been addressed previously.

Civil cases

Counsel should not approach the CRD or the witness box without specific permission. If permission is given, counsel should return to the lectern when the purpose has been accomplished. Counsel should not question a witness at the witness stand.

Counsel should not approach the CRD or the witness box without specific permission. If permission is given, counsel should return to the lectern when the purpose has been accomplished. Counsel should not question a witness at the witness stand.

Civil cases

Counsel must immediately notify the Court if the case or any pending matter is resolved.

Counsel must advise the Court immediately if the case or any pending matter has been resolved.

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Counsel must advise CRD of matters to discuss outside jury presence; sidebars discouraged unless issue can't wait for break.

During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel shall advise the CRD of the request. The Court discourages sidebars during trial, unless the issue cannot be resolved at an upcoming break.

Criminal cases

Settlement must be reported immediately to the CRD and a notification sent to the Chambers email box.

If settlement is reached, it must be reported immediately to the courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) as required by Local Rule 16-15.7 regardless of the day or time settlement is reached. In addition, counsel must immediately send a notification of settlement to the Chambers email box.

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Page 5 | ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) PROCEDURES/NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

At least one week before trial, counsel must email to Chambers a glossary, witness list, and joint exhibit list in Word format.

At least one week before trial, counsel must send to the Chambers email box in Word format: a. A case-specific glossary for the court reporter that includes applicable medical, scientific, or technical terms, slang, the names and spellings of case names likely to be cited, street/city/country names, all parties/entities involved in the case, names of people interviewed/deposed, names of family members, friends, or others who might be mentioned, and other case-specific terminology; b. The party's witness list, with a column to add the date on which the witness testified; c. The joint exhibit list in the form specified in Local Rule 16-6. An annotated exhibit list identifying the exhibits to be received into evidence at the start of the trial must also be provided.

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Page 6 | GLOSSARY, TRIAL EXHIBITS, WITNESS LISTS, ETC.

Moving party must email electronic Joint Statement to chambers ECF inbox.

the moving party shall email an electronic version of the Joint Statement to this Court’s chambers ECF email inbox.

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Page 4 | Joint Statement

Before trial begins, and as soon as the information becomes available to counsel, counsel should advise the court of any concerns or accommodations that are requested for parties or witnesses. During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel shall advise the CRD of the request. The Court discourages sidebars during trial, unless the issue cannot be resolved at an upcoming break.

Before trial begins, and as soon as the information becomes available to counsel, counsel should advise the court of any concerns or accommodations that are requested for parties or witnesses. During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel shall advise the CRD of the request. The Court discourages sidebars during trial, unless the issue cannot be resolved at an upcoming break.

Criminal cases

The Court does not make jurors wait while counsel discuss matters that should or could have been addressed at other times. Counsel are urged to consider any unusual substantive or evidentiary issues that may arise, and to advise the Court of such issues. Short briefs addressing such disputed issues are welcome.

The Court does not make jurors wait while counsel discuss matters that should or could have been addressed at other times. Counsel are urged to consider any unusual substantive or evidentiary issues that may arise, and to advise the Court of such issues. Short briefs addressing such disputed issues are welcome.

Criminal cases

The parties should review carefully any motion requirements of the assigned magistrate judge to ensure that motions are made timely.

The parties should review carefully any motion requirements of the assigned magistrate judge to ensure that motions are made timely.

Civil cases

Counsel may contact the courtroom deputy clerk by email for appropriate inquiries.

Counsel may contact the courtroom deputy clerk with appropriate inquiries. The preferred method of communication with the courtroom deputy clerk is email.

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Page 7 | Communications with Chambers

Legal/administrative matters: 8:30-9:00 on jury selection day, 7:45-8:00 thereafter.

On the day of jury selection, the Court reserves the time from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to handle legal and administrative matters. Jury selection will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. or as soon as jurors are available. Thereafter, legal and administrative matters will be addressed between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Criminal cases