Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery upon filing. Mandatory chambers copies must include CM/ECF header, not obscure it with binding, and should be stapled in upper left corner without two-hole punching or blue-backing.
Judge John A. Kronstadt's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motions must be filed 14 days before hearing with 10-page limit; oppositions 7 days before with 10-page limit; replies optional 3 days before with 5-page limit; proposed orders not required.
Judge John A. Kronstadt's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Reply briefs, if filed, are due 3 days before hearing by 12:00 p.m. and limited to 5 pages.
Judge John A. Kronstadt's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Opposition to motions due 7 days before hearing, limited to 10 pages.
Judge John A. Kronstadt's formatting rule includes file format PDF. All PDF documents must be searchable.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must file a glossary of terms for the court reporter at least one week before trial.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Government must file exhibit list 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Parties may contact Judge John A. Kronstadt's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must email Word versions of witness lists, jury instructions, verdict form, exhibit list, voir dire questions, and case statement to chambers before trial.
Judge John A. Kronstadt's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Sealed documents must clearly mark confidential/privileged information via highlighting and/or brackets.
Requests should be made at least 7 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge John A. Kronstadt. The request must include reason for request, original date, and proposed rescheduled date. Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before the hearing date.
Yes. Judge John A. Kronstadt requires bundling for covered papers. Only one proposed PTCO may be submitted; multiple PTCOs are prohibited.
Yes. Judge John A. Kronstadt's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness and handle objections for that witness.
Trial exhibits must be presented in a binder with one original and one copy to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial.
Parties must file a glossary of terms for the court reporter at least one week before trial.
Counsel must email Word versions of witness lists, jury instructions, verdict form, exhibit list, voir dire questions, and case statement to chambers before trial.
Exhibit lists must be emailed to chambers by 12:00 pm Friday before trial in Word format.
Government must file exhibit list 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Parties must meet and confer 21 days before Final Pretrial Conference on exhibit foundation and admissibility.
Final verdict form must be emailed in Word format to chambers on the first day of trial.
Disputed verdict forms require a single "Competing Verdict Forms" document with both proposals, redline, and legal basis.
Proposed verdict forms must be filed 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Final jury instructions must be emailed in Word format to chambers on the first day of trial.
Proposed orders for motions are not required to be filed or submitted to Chambers email.
Reply briefs, if filed, are due 3 days before hearing by 12:00 p.m. and limited to 5 pages.
Opposition to motions due 7 days before hearing, limited to 10 pages.
Motions must be filed 14 days before hearing; supporting memorandum limited to 10 pages.
Superseding information/indictment must be separately filed with its own docket entry, not attached to plea agreement.
Stipulation as to factual basis for open plea due 7 days before hearing.
Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before the hearing date.
Sentencing briefs are due no later than 14 days before the sentencing hearing.
All PDF documents must be searchable.
Sealed documents must clearly mark confidential/privileged information via highlighting and/or brackets.
Redacted documents must include the word 'redacted' in the title.
When sealing application, order and documents together, electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING listing all submitted items.
Sealing applications must specify action if denied: public filing, pickup within 24 hours, or destruction; uncollected documents destroyed after 24 hours.
Docket text for sealed documents must reflect exact title, or party name with sealed document type if security risk exists.
Sealed documents and exhibits require title/caption pages per Local Rule 11-3.8; separate exhibit filings must indicate attached exhibit range.
Manual filing notice for sealed applications requires email to chambers with PDF application, Word/WordPerfect proposed order, and PDF documents marked "UNDER SEAL".
Sealed document applications require email to chambers with specific attachments and subject line format including case number, party name, and "UNDER SEAL REQUEST".
Under seal filings require compliance with L. Cr. R. 49-1, justification for confidentiality, and a 7-day meet-and-confer process with 2-day response deadline; applications must document the meet-and-confer process.
Sentencing videos require leave of court with good cause; if granted, max 10 minutes with transcript required.
Continuance requests must be e-filed with proposed order and detailed explanation at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled date, and only become effective upon court approval.