Judge Jesus G. Bernal
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Motion, Opposition, Reply, Exhibits, Ex Parte Application, Joint Rule 26 Report, Plea Agreement, Sentencing Memorandum, Objection To Pre Sentence Report)
Required • Binding: Stapled
Filings (All filings)
Required • Binding: Stapled
Filings
Required
Filings (Motion, Opposition, Reply, Exhibits, Notice Of Motion)
Required
Filings (Motion)
Required
Filings (Joint Rule 26(F) Report)
Required • Binding: Stapled
Filings (Proposed Findings Conclusions)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Proposed Order
- 2Good Cause
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Reason For Request
- 3Proposed Rescheduled Date
- 4Number Of Previous Requests
- 5Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
Communication
Hand Delivery
Magistrate Judge
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Website
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Website
Chambers
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Court Reporter
Detailed Drafting Rules
Chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting requirements.
All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3, including the 'backing' and 'tabbing' requirements of Local Rules 11-3.5 and 11-5.3,
Discovery matters referred to Magistrate Judge; chambers copies go to Magistrate.
8. Discovery. All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge. The Magistrate Judge's initials follow the District Judge's initials in the case number assigned to the matter. The words 'DISCOVERY MATTER' shall appear in the caption of all documents relating to discovery to insure proper routing. Counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case rather than to this Court.
Hand Delivery
Direct to: Magistrate Judge
- Status Inquiries
Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.
Documentary evidence over 50 pages must be bound/tabbed with index; over 200 pages requires binder with tab dividers.
If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the evidence must be separately bound and tabbed and include an index. If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the documents shall be placed in a binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider.
Documentary evidence over 200 pages requires binder with index and tab dividers.
If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the documents shall be placed in a binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider.
Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy Clerk if not opposing ex parte application.
If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, (951) 328-2254.
Counsel prohibited from ex parte contact with court or staff unless specifically requested.
Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Counsel must review Central District website for rules, procedures, and forms.
Counsel are directed to review the Central District’s website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov for the Local Rules, filing procedures, judges' procedures and schedules, calendars, forms, and Pacer access.
Website
Direct to: Chambers
Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk only if information cannot be found through available resources.
Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Maynor Galvez, by telephone at (951) 328-2254 or by email at maynor_galvez@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredonly if information cannot be found through available resources
Chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting requirements.
All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3, including the 'backing' and 'tabbing' requirements of Local Rules 11-3.5 and 11-5.3,
Discovery matters referred to Magistrate Judge; chambers copies go to Magistrate Judge.
Discovery. All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge. The Magistrate Judge's initials follow the District Judge's initials in the case number assigned to the matter. The words 'DISCOVERY MATTER' shall appear in the caption of all documents relating to discovery to insure proper routing. Counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case rather than to this Court.
Hand Delivery
Direct to: Magistrate Judge
- Status Inquiries
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.
Documentary evidence over 50 pages must be bound/tabbed with index; over 200 pages requires binder with tab dividers.
If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the evidence must be separately bound and tabbed and include an index. If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the documents shall be placed in a binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider.
Counsel must inform Courtroom Deputy Clerk if not opposing ex parte application.
If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, (951) 328-2254.
Courtroom Deputy Clerk will notify counsel of rulings or hearing dates.
Counsel will be notified by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk of the Court’s ruling or of a hearing time and date should the Court determine that a hearing is necessary.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Ex parte contact with court or staff is prohibited unless specifically requested.
Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Counsel must review Central District website for rules, procedures, and forms.
Counsel are directed to review the Central District’s website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov for the Local Rules, filing procedures, judges' procedures and schedules, calendars, forms, and Pacer access.
Website
Direct to: Chambers
Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk only if information cannot be found through available resources.
Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Maynor Galvez, by telephone at (951) 328-2254 or by email at maynor_galvez@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredonly if information cannot be found through available resources
Discovery documents must include "DISCOVERY MATTER" in caption and chambers copies go to Magistrate Judge.
The words "DISCOVERY MATTER" shall appear in the caption of all documents relating to discovery to insure proper routing. Counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case rather than to this Court.
Document Type
Discovery Motion
Opening motion briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.
Evidentiary objections to SUF must use a three-column format with fact number, item description, and concise objection.
The evidentiary objections should be presented in a three-column format and include the following columns: i. The first column shall contain the number of the fact objected to, using the numbering submitted in the moving party's SUF if applicable. ii. The second column shall identify the item objected to, including its page and line number if applicable. iii. The third column shall set forth a concise objection (e.g., hearsay, lacks foundation,
Counsel may only contact chambers by phone or email when information cannot be found through other resources; ex parte contact is prohibited unless requested.
Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means. Counsel are directed to review the Central District's website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov for the Local Rules, filing procedures, judges' procedures and schedules, calendars, forms, and Pacer access. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Maynor Galvez, by telephone at (951) 328-2254 or by email at maynor_galvez@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
Direct to: Clerk
- Status Inquiries
Court orders and local rules available on Central District of California website.
Copies of this and all other orders of this Court that may become applicable to this case are available on the Central District of California website, at www.cacd.uscourts.gov, under “Judge’s Procedures and Schedules.” Copies of the Local Rules are available on the website.
Website
Direct to: Chambers
- Hours24/7
Motions in limine memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.
Settlement notification required by Wednesday before Tuesday jury trial date.
In all cases set for jury trial, the parties must notify the Court, no later than the Wednesday preceding the Tuesday trial date, of any settlement, so that the necessary arrangements can be made to bring in a different case for trial or notify the members of the public who would otherwise be reporting for jury duty that their services are not needed that date.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Hoursby Wednesday preceding Tuesday trial date
- Status Inquiries
Equipment installation requests must be made to Courtroom Deputy Clerk by 4:00 p.m. two days before trial.
If counsel for any party need to arrange for the installation of their own equipment, such as video monitors, notebooks, or overhead projectors, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. two days before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredtwo days before trial
- Hours4:00 PM
Provide court reporter with unusual words list 7 days before trial via email.
At least 7 days before the commencement of trial, counsel for the parties shall provide the court reporter with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings that may come up during trial. This information should be emailed to the reporter at Phyllis_Preston@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Direct to: Court Reporter
- Advance Notice Required7_days_before_trial