Judge Jesus G. Bernal
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy
- Chambers Drop Off
- Hand Delivery
- Within 24 Hours
Discovery Motion
- Chambers Drop Off
Joint Rule 26(F) Report
Motion
- 1 copy
- 1 copy • Chambers Drop Off
Adjournments
- Telephonic appearances require good cause and must be requested with proposed order one week before scheduling conference.
- Stipulations extending scheduling dates require court approval; continuances require good cause.
- Stipulations extending scheduling dates require Court approval; continuances granted only on good cause.
- Depositions must be completed by cut-off deadline; originals lodged with clerk on first day of trial.
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Request must include
- Withdrawal of motion required at least 7 days before hearing.
- Parties must notify the Court about one week before hearing if a motion is resolved.
- Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the cut-off deadline.
- Withdrawal of opposition required at least 7 days before hearing.
Communication
Chambers, Clerk
Phone
Chambers, Clerk
Page & Word Limits7 rules
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.
Brief
25 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Reply Brief
12 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.
25 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Reply
12 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.
Brief
25 pages
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.
Brief
10 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Each side is limited to five motions in limine.
Motion
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.
Brief
25 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Reply Brief
12 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Only in rare instances, and for good cause shown, will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.
Document Format Requirements16 rules
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,
As of January 1, 2008, the United States District Court for the Central District of California implemented mandatory electronic filing ("e-filing") of documents
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 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.
As of January 1, 2008, the United States District Court for the Central District of California implemented mandatory electronic filing ("e-filing") of documents
The Court specifically directs litigants to L.R. 5-4.3.1, requiring that all electronically filed documents be created by publishing the document to PDF, and not by scanning paper documents.
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,
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.
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 should insure that requested dates do not fall on a holiday.
The cut-off date for motions is the last date on which motions may be heard, not filed.
Each entry proposing Court dates shall fall on a Monday, except the trial date, which is a Tuesday.
Jury instructions must cite source, be full text, separate page, numbered, single subject, no repetition.
Each requested instruction shall (a) cite the authority or source of the instruction, (b) be set forth in full, (c) be on a separate page, (d) be numbered, (e) cover only one subject or principle of law, and (f) not repeat principles of law contained in any other requested instruction.
Exhibits must be in 3-ring binders with tabs, numbered per Local Rule 26-3, with original for Clerk and bench book for Court.
Counsel are to prepare their exhibits by placing them in 3-ring binders that are tabbed down the right side with exhibit numbers. The spine portion of the binder shall indicate the volume number and contain an index of each exhibit including in the volume. The binders are to be prepared with an original for the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, which shall be tagged with the appropriate exhibit tags in the upper right hand corner of the first page of each exhibit, and one copy for the Court ("bench book"). Each binder shall contain an index of the included exhibits. The exhibits are to be numbered in accordance with Local Rule 26-3.
Electronically filed documents must be created by publishing to PDF, not by scanning; noncompliance may result in striking.
All documents required to be “e-filed” in this matter can be found in General Order No. 10-07 and L.R. 5-4. The Court specifically directs litigants to L.R. 5-4.3.1, requiring that all electronically filed documents be created by publishing the document to PDF, and not by scanning paper documents. The Court may strike any pleading that does not comply with this requirement.
When citing to legal databases, wherever possible cite to Westlaw rather than Lexis.
Document Filing Requirements91 rules
Lead trial counsel must attend scheduling and pretrial conferences.
7. Presence of Lead Counsel. Lead trial counsel for each party must attend any scheduling and pretrial conferences set by the Court. Failure of lead trial counsel to appear for those proceedings is a basis for sanctions.
DocumentScheduling Conference
Proposed orders required with motions and other matters.
6. Proposed Orders. Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall serve and electronically lodge a proposed order which sets forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations.
DocumentMotion
Opposing party must add fourth column to moving party's SUF table identifying disputed facts and evidence.
The party opposing the summary judgment motion shall include with its opposition a Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact that includes the moving party's table; but the opposing party shall add a fourth column to the moving party's table identifying those facts that are in dispute, briefly explaining the dispute, and citing the evidence supporting the dispute.
DocumentOpposition
Failure to properly dispute facts results in them being deemed undisputed.
If a party fails to dispute a fact properly by offering evidence that does not contradict the proffered fact, the Court will deem the fact undisputed for purposes of the motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(e)(2), L.R. 56-3.
DocumentOpposition
Stipulations extending scheduling dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
DocumentStipulation
Parties offering evidence in support of, or in opposition to, a Rule 56 motion must cite to specific page and line numbers in depositions and paragraph numbers in affidavits.
DocumentMotion
Plaintiff shall serve the Complaint promptly in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to L.R. 5-3.1.
DocumentComplaint
Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court (separately) as a supplement to the petition. Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with L.R. 6-1.
DocumentRemoval Case
No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 regardless of whether such motion is denominated as a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.
DocumentMotion
Rule 56 moving party must include SUF in table format with numbered facts.
The moving party's brief shall be accompanied by a Statement of Undisputed Facts ("SUF"). The SUF shall be presented in a table format and include the following columns: i. The first column shall contain the number of the fact alleged to be undisputed.
DocumentMotion
Furthermore, such evidence must be authenticated properly.
DocumentMotion
If this case came to the Court by noticed removal, the removing Defendant(s) shall serve this Order on all other parties.
DocumentRemoval Notice
Plaintiff(s) shall immediately serve this Order on all parties along with the Summons and Complaint.
DocumentSummons And Complaint
Ex parte declaration must show compliance with L.R. 7-19 and include opposing counsel's position; failure results in denial.
The moving party's declaration in support of an ex parte application shall show compliance with L.R. 7-19 and this Order and shall include a statement of opposing counsel's position. Failure to do so ensures the application will be DENIED.
DocumentEx Parte Declaration
If either party fails to provide a pincite to the supporting evidence, the Court will deem the proffered fact (or dispute) unsupported.
DocumentStatement Of Uncontested Facts
In the event that the parties resolve a pending motion, they must notify the Court approximately one week before the hearing date.
DocumentMotion
Plaintiff(s) shall immediately serve this Order on all parties along with the Summons and Complaint.
DocumentSummons And Complaint
If this case came to the Court by noticed removal, the removing Defendant(s) shall serve this Order on all other parties.
DocumentRemoval Notice
Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court (separately) as a supplement to the petition. Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with L.R. 6-1.
DocumentRemoval Case
Plaintiff shall serve the Complaint promptly in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to L.R. 5-3.1.
DocumentComplaint
Proposed orders required with motions and other matters.
Proposed Orders. Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall serve and electronically lodge a proposed order which sets forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations.
DocumentMotion
Parties filing or opposing a motion must electronically lodge a proposed order with relief sought and rationale.
Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall serve and electronically lodge a proposed order which sets forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations.
DocumentMotion
Lead trial counsel for each party must attend any scheduling and pretrial conferences set by the Court. Failure of lead trial counsel to appear for those proceedings is a basis for sanctions.
Failure to notify court by noon Tuesday before hearing may result in sanctions.
Sanctions may issue for failure to comply with this requirement, or the broader requirement in L.R. 7-16 that any party who intends to withdraw a motion, not oppose a motion, or seek a continuance of the hearing date for a motion, must notify the court by noon on the Tuesday preceding the hearing date.
DocumentMotion Withdrawal
No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 regardless of whether such motion is denominated as a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.
DocumentMotion
Parties offering evidence in support of, or in opposition to, a Rule 56 motion must cite to specific page and line numbers in depositions and paragraph numbers in affidavits.
Rule 56 moving party must submit SUF in table format with numbered facts.
The moving party's brief shall be accompanied by a Statement of Undisputed Facts ("SUF"). The SUF shall be presented in a table format and include the following columns: The first column shall contain the number of the fact alleged to be undisputed.
DocumentMotion Memorandum
Opposition must include Statement of Genuine Disputes with fourth column for disputed facts.
The party opposing the summary judgment motion shall include with its opposition a Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact that includes the moving party's table; but the opposing party shall add a fourth column to the moving party's table identifying those facts that are in dispute, briefly explaining the dispute, and citing the evidence supporting the dispute.
DocumentOpposition
Failure to properly dispute a fact results in it being deemed undisputed.
If a party fails to dispute a fact properly by offering evidence that does not contradict the proffered fact, the Court will deem the fact undisputed for purposes of the motion. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(e)(2), L.R. 56-3.
DocumentOpposition
If either party fails to provide a pincite to the supporting evidence, the Court will deem the proffered fact (or dispute) unsupported.
DocumentStatement Of Uncontested Facts
Ex parte declaration must show compliance with L.R. 7-19 and include opposing counsel's position; failure results in denial.
The moving party's declaration in support of an ex parte application shall show compliance with L.R. 7-19 and this Order and shall include a statement of opposing counsel's position. Failure to do so ensures the application will be DENIED.
DocumentEx Parte Declaration
Telephonic appearances will only be allowed upon good cause. To request a telephonic appearance counsel must file a request with a proposed order one week before the scheduling conference.
DocumentTelephonic Appearance Request
Statements of Undisputed Facts must not contain compound facts, legal arguments, or conclusions, and the third column must cite admissible evidence.
Facts shall not be compound. If, for instance, the required response is that the fact is disputed in part, the fact is compound. Further, neither legal arguments nor conclusions constitute facts. iii. The third column shall contain a citation to admissible evidence the party believes supports the proffered fact.
DocumentStatement Of Undisputed Facts
Statement of Genuine Disputes must include moving party's table plus a fourth column for disputes, and must not contain legal or evidentiary objections.
The party opposing the summary judgment motion shall include with its opposition a Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact that includes the moving party's table; but the opposing party shall add a fourth column to the moving party's table identifying those facts that are in dispute, briefly explaining the dispute, and citing the evidence supporting the dispute. The opposing party shall not set forth legal or evidentiary objections in the statement of genuine disputes of material fact.
DocumentStatement Of Genuine Disputes
Joint Rule 26(f) Report due 14 days before scheduling conference; plaintiff drafts unless parties agree otherwise; single joint report required.
The Joint Rule 26(f) Report, which shall be filed not later than 14 days before the scheduling conference, shall be drafted by plaintiff (unless the parties agree otherwise), but shall be submitted and signed jointly. “Jointly” contemplates a single report, regardless of how many separately-represented parties there are.
DocumentJoint Rule 26(F) Report
Lead trial counsel for all parties must be present. Counsel must be prepared to discuss the substantive issues in the case and authorized to address scheduling with the Court and opposing counsel.
DocumentScheduling Conference
Mandatory chamber copies and electronic versions (Word/WordPerfect) required for Final Pretrial Conference.
As always, the parties must submit mandatory chamber copies to the Court. In addition, the parties must submit electronic versions (either Word or WordPerfect format) to the Court at the following e-mail address: JGB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
DocumentFinal Pretrial Conference
Short statements (1-2 paragraphs) required for disputed jury instructions, each on separate page.
Where the parties disagree on an instruction, the party opposing the instruction must attach a short (i.e., one to two paragraphs) statement supporting the objection and the party submitting the instruction must attach a short statement supporting the instruction. Each statement should be on a separate page and should follow directly after the disputed instruction.
DocumentJury Instructions
Clean set of jury instructions ("Jury Copy") required on first day of trial, filed with clerk and emailed to chambers.
Accordingly, in addition to the file copies described above, the parties shall file with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and shall email to chambers on the first day of the trial a "clean set" of joint and/or proposed jury instructions that contain only the text of each instruction set forth in full on each page, with the caption "Court’s Instruction Number " (eliminating titles, supporting authority, indication of party proposing, etc.). This will be referred to as the "Jury Copy" of the jury instructions.
DocumentJury Instructions
Counsel shall prepare a joint statement of the case which will be read by the Court to the prospective panel of jurors prior to the commencement of voir dire. The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs. The statement shall be filed with the Court fourteen calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
DocumentJoint Statement Of Case
Index page required for all jury instructions with number, title, source, and page number.
An index page shall accompany all jury instructions submitted. The index page shall indicate the following: ! The number of the instruction; ! A brief title of the instruction; ! The source of the instruction and any relevant case citations; and ! The page number of the instruction.
DocumentJury Instructions
Proposed Findings and Conclusions must be lodged 14 days before trial with 2 copies to court.
Fourteen calendar days before the trial date, each party shall lodge two copies of its proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with the Court, also serving other parties if changes have been made.
DocumentProposed Findings Conclusions
Motions shall not be compound, i.e., each motion shall address only one item of evidence or witness.
DocumentMotion
Multiple pretrial documents due at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.
C. At least 14 days before final pretrial conference • Proposed final pretrial conference order • Proposed jury instructions, and any objections • Proposed verdict forms • Statement of the case • Proposed voir dire questions, if desired
DocumentPretrial Order
Counsel must meet 10 days before trial to stipulate on exhibit foundation and admissibility.
All counsel are to meet no later than 10 calendar days before trial and to stipulate to the extent possible to foundation, waiver of the best evidence rule, and which exhibits may be received into evidence at the start of trial. The exhibits to be received will be noted on the extra copies of the exhibit lists.
DocumentExhibit Stipulation Meeting
Exchange jury instructions 14 days before Rule 16-2 meeting; exchange objections 7 days before; meet to agree on joint instructions.
Fourteen calendar days prior to the Rule 16-2 Meeting of Counsel, counsel shall exchange proposed jury instructions and special verdict forms (if applicable). Seven calendar days prior to the Rule 16-2 meeting, counsel shall exchange any objections to the instructions and special verdict forms. Prior to or at the time of the Rule 16-2 meeting, counsel shall meet and confer with the goal of reaching agreement as to one set of joint, undisputed jury instructions and one special verdict form.
DocumentJury Instructions
Evidentiary objections must be filed separately in three-column format.
Parties shall file any legal objections to the other party's proffered evidence under separate cover. 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, Evidence or, where applicable, a case citation).
DocumentEvidentiary Objections
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
As of January 1, 2008, the United States District Court for the Central District of California implemented mandatory electronic filing (“e- filing”) of documents in all new and pending civil cases.
As of January 1, 2008, the United States District Court for the Central District of California implemented mandatory electronic filing (“e- filing”) of documents in all new and pending civil cases.
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In removed actions, state-court answers must be re-filed as supplements; pending motions must be re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.
Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court (separately) as a supplement to the petition. Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with L.R. 6-1.
Page 2 | 2. Removed Actions
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Untimely default judgment motions may lead to dismissal with prejudice.
Failure to timely file motions for default judgment may result in dismissal with prejudice for failure to prosecute and failure to follow Court orders.
Page 7 | 13. Motions for Default Judgment
Unless otherwise ordered, motions for default judgment shall be filed no later than 14 days after the later of (1) entry of default against the last remaining defendant, or (2) resolution of all claims against all defendants who have not defaulted.
Unless otherwise ordered, motions for default judgment shall be filed no later than 14 days after the later of (1) entry of default against the last remaining defendant, or (2) resolution of all claims against all defendants who have not defaulted.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
In removed actions, the removing defendant must serve the standing order on all other parties.
If this case came to the Court by noticed removal, the removing Defendant(s) shall serve this Order on all other parties.
Page 1 | Standing Order
Plaintiff must serve the standing order on all parties with the summons and complaint.
Plaintiff(s) shall immediately serve this Order on all parties along with the Summons and Complaint.
Page 1 | Standing Order
Plaintiff must serve the complaint promptly per FRCP 4 and file proof of service per Local Rule 5-3.1.
Plaintiff shall serve the Complaint promptly in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to L.R. 5-3.1.
Page 2 | 1. Service of the Complaint
Courtesy Copy Requirements
One chambers copy required for specific document types.
5. Mandatory Chambers Copies. Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents.
Page 3 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.
Chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the "e-filing."
Page 3 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Conformed courtesy copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the 'Courtesy Box', located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor
Mandatory chambers copies required for civil motions, oppositions, replies, exhibits, ex parte applications, and Joint Rule 26(f) reports.
Civil matters: Motions and related documents (opposition, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications and related documents oppositions and exhibits); and Joint Rule 26(f) reports;
Civil cases
Page 3 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Chambers copies must be delivered to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. the day after e-filing.
Chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the "e-filing."
Civil cases
Page 3 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.
Chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the "e-filing."
Civil cases
Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
One chambers copy required for specific document types.
Mandatory Chambers Copies. Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
Conformed courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the "Courtesy Box", located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor
Civil cases
Page 10 | Ex Parte Applications
Paper chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Report required by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after e-filing.
Mandatory paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Bernal's drop box outside the door of Courtroom 1 by 5:00 p.m. on the first court day following the e-filing.
Civil cases
Two courtesy copies of proposed Findings and Conclusions must be lodged with court 14 days before trial.
Fourteen calendar days before the trial date, each party shall lodge two copies of its proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with the Court, also serving other parties if changes have been made.
Civil cases
Page 13 | Proposed Findings and Conclusions
Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents.
A copy of every motion related document filed must be delivered to the chambers drop box outside Courtroom 1 ("the mandatory chambers copy").
Civil cases
Counsel must provide one conformed chambers copy of motions, ex parte applications, and Joint Rule 26(f) reports.
Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents: Civil matters: Motions and related documents (opposition, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and Joint Rule 26(f) reports;
Page 2 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Chambers copies must be delivered to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. the day after e-filing.
Chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the "e-filing."
Page 3 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Discovery-related chambers copies must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge, not the District Judge.
Counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case rather than to this Court.
Page 3 | 9. Discovery
Failure to deliver compliant chambers copies may result in rescheduling or sanctions.
If the filing party and their counsel fail to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.
Page 3 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
A conformed courtesy copy of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box.
As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the “Courtesy Box”, located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501.
Page 8 | 14. Ex Parte Applications
Failure to comply with chambers copy requirements may result in hearing rescheduling and sanctions.
If counsel fails to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.
Page 4 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting, including backing and tabbing 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,
Civil cases
Page 3 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Failure to comply with chambers copy requirements may result in hearing rescheduling and sanctions.
If a party fails to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
Chambers copies must comply with Local Rules 11-3 and 11-5 formatting requirements.
All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3 and L.R. 11-5.
Page 3 | 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies
Conformed courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the 'Courtesy Box', located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor.
Civil cases
Page 10 | Ex Parte Applications
Filing Bundling Requirements
Two sets of jury instructions required: agreed upon and disputed with objections.
The parties must submit one set of agreed upon jury instructions. At the same time, the parties must submit another set of jury instructions containing the instructions upon which the parties disagree and the objections to those instructions.
Civil cases
Page 9 | Final Pretrial Conference
Documentary evidence over 200 pages must be placed in a 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.
Page 4 | 10. Motions
Documentary evidence over 50 pages must be separately bound, tabbed, and indexed.
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.
Page 4 | 10. Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Rule 26(f) discovery plan conference required 21 days before scheduling conference; Joint Rule 26(f) Report due 14 days before.
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The parties are reminded of their obligations under Rule 26(f) to confer on a discovery plan not later than 21 days before the scheduling conference and to e-file a “Joint Rule 26(f) Report” with the Court not later than 14 days before the conference.
Civil cases
Pro per parties are not exempt from Local Rule 16 requirements.
This Court does not exempt pro per parties from the requirements of Local Rule 16.
Civil cases
Settlement conference under Court-Directed ADR Program required by court-set date.
Counsel must complete a settlement conference under the Court-Directed ADR Program (Local Rule 16-15.4) no later than the date set by the Court above.
Civil cases
Trial cannot proceed without personal appearance at settlement conference by all parties and principals.
No case will proceed to trial unless all parties, including the principals of all corporate parties, have appeared personally at a settlement conference and complied with Local Rule 16-15.5.
Civil cases
Final Pretrial Conference required; lead trial counsel must represent each party.
The Court will conduct a Final Pretrial Conference pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16 and Local Rule 16-1 on the date and tim e listed above. Each party appearing in this action shall be represented at the Final Pretrial Conf erence and at all pretrial meetings by the lead trial counsel.
Civil cases
No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 regardless of whether such motion is denominated as a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.
No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 regardless of whether such motion is denominated as a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.
Page 4 | 12. Motions for Summary Judgment or Partial Summary Judgment
Ex parte applications are only for extraordinary relief; misuse may result in sanctions.
Ex parte applications are considered on the papers and are not usually set for hearing. Counsel are advised that this Court allows ex parte applications solely for extraordinary relief. Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications.
Page 7 | 14. Ex Parte Applications
Ex parte applications only for extraordinary relief; sanctions for misuse.
Counsel are advised that this Court allows ex parte applications solely for extraordinary relief. Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications.
Ex parte applications are decided on papers without hearing.
Ex parte applications are considered on the papers and are not usually set for hearing.
If Pretrial Conference is waived, counsel must follow Local Rule 16-11.
In rare cases where the Pretrial Conference is waived by the Court, counsel must follow Local Rule 16-11.
Civil cases
Motions noticed for a holiday are automatically reset to the next Monday.
Any motion noticed for a holiday shall automatically be set to the next Monday without further notice to the parties.
Page 4 | 10. Motions
Motions are heard on Mondays at 9:00 a.m.
Motions will be heard on Mondays commencing at 9:00 a.m.
Page 4 | 10. Motions
Ex parte applications allowed only for extraordinary relief; misuse may result in sanctions.
Counsel are advised that this Court allows ex parte applications solely for extraordinary relief. Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications.
Civil cases
Page 10 | Ex Parte Applications
Ex parte applications are decided on papers without hearing.
Ex parte applications are considered on the papers and are not usually set for hearing.
Civil cases
Page 10 | Ex Parte Applications
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Telephonic appearances require good cause and must be requested with proposed order one week before scheduling conference.
Telephonic appearances will only be allowed upon good cause. To request a telephonic appearance counsel must file a request with a proposed order one week before the scheduling conference.
Page 11 | Telephonic Appearances
Stipulations extending scheduling dates require Court approval; continuances granted only on good cause.
Stipulations extending scheduling dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Stipulations
Stipulations extending scheduling dates require court approval; continuances require good cause.
Stipulations extending scheduling dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
Civil cases
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Telephonic appearances require good cause and must be requested with proposed order one week before scheduling conference.
Telephonic appearances will only be allowed upon good cause. To request a telephonic appearance counsel must file a request with a proposed order one week before the scheduling conference.
Civil cases
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Discovery must be initiated at least 45 days before cut-off date; no late responses except for good cause.
Counsel shall initiate all discovery other than depositions at least 45 days before the cut-off date. The Court will not approve stipulations between counsel which permit responses to be served after the cut-off date except in unusual circumstances and for good cause shown.
Civil cases
Motions in limine must be noticed by Final Pretrial Conference date.
All motions in limine and other trial-related motions must be properly noticed for hearing no later than the date of the Final Pretrial Conference.
Civil cases
Withdrawal of motion required at least 7 days before hearing.
Any moving party who intends to withdraw the motion before the hearing date shall file and serve a withdrawal of the motion, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing.
Civil cases
Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the cut-off deadline.
The cut-off date for hearing motions is the last day on which motions will be heard, i.e., the motion must be filed at least 28 days before the deadline in accordance with the requirements of Local Civil Rule 6-1.
Civil cases
Withdrawal of opposition required at least 7 days before hearing.
Any opposing party who no longer intends to oppose the motion, shall file and serve a withdrawal of the opposition, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing.
Civil cases
Depositions must be completed by cut-off deadline; originals lodged with clerk on first day of trial.
All depositions must be completed by the discovery cut-off deadline. Counsel shall lodge all original depositions that will be used in trial with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial.
Civil cases
Expert disclosures required 70 days before discovery cut-off date.
If not separately set forth above, the required expert disclosures shall be made 70 days before the discovery cut-off date.
Civil cases
Parties must notify the court by noon on the Tuesday before the hearing date to withdraw, not oppose, or continue a motion.
Sanctions may issue for failure to comply with this requirement, or the broader requirement in L.R. 7-16 that any party who intends to withdraw a motion, not oppose a motion, or seek a continuance of the hearing date for a motion, must notify the court by noon on the Tuesday preceding the hearing date.
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Preliminary injunction hearings require in-person attendance unless remote leave is sought at least one week in advance.
Hearings on motions for preliminary injunctions are excluded from this rule; counsel must attend preliminary injunction hearings in person unless counsel seeks, for good cause, leave to appear remotely not less than one week in advance of the hearing.
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Stipulations extending scheduling dates require court approval; continuances require good cause.
Stipulations extending scheduling dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
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Failure to provide settlement notification may result in sanctions.
Failure to comply with this notification requirement may result in the imposition of sanctions on counsel for one or more parties, or their clients, or both.
Civil cases
Parties must notify the Court about one week before hearing if a motion is resolved.
In the event that the parties resolve a pending motion, they must notify the Court approximately one week before the hearing date.
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Chambers Communication Rules
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.
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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.
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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.
Civil cases
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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.
Civil cases
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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.
Civil cases
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.
Civil cases
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.
Civil cases
Counsel must not contact the Court or staff ex parte 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.
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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.
Civil cases
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Non-opposing counsel must notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk about ex parte applications.
If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, (951) 328-2254.
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Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by phone or email only as a last resort for information.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
Civil cases
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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 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.
Civil cases
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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.
Civil cases
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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.
Civil cases
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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.
Civil cases
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