Judge Jesus G. Bernal
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
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Proposed Order
Communication
Hand Delivery
Magistrate Judge
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Website
Chambers
Chambers
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 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