Judge John W. Holcomb
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • Upon Filing
- Hand Delivery • By 5pm First Court Day After Filing
- Mail • By 5pm First Court Day After Filing
Amended Pleading
- 1 copy • Email • Upon Filing
Courtesy copies
Discovery Motion
Adjournments
- Continuances are granted only upon a showing of good cause, and incomplete discovery, lack of trial readiness, or a crowded trial schedule (without detail) do not constitute good cause.
- Continuance of Scheduling Conference granted only for good cause.
- All depositions must be completed by discovery cut-off deadline.
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Request must include
- Non-deposition discovery must be initiated 45 days before cut-off.
- Expert disclosures must be made 70 days before discovery cut-off.
- Withdrawal of motions or oppositions must be filed 7 days before hearing.
- Opposition to motion must be filed 21 days before hearing date.
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Page & Word Limits6 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Supporting and opposing memoranda for motions in limine are limited to 10 pages.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.
Brief
10 pages
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Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims in the Complaint and in the Counterclaim (if any) and the primary affirmative defenses.
Summary: Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include 2-page Statement of the Case.
Joint Rule 26f Report
2 pages
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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 L.R. 6-1.
Summary: Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the hearing cut-off date.
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Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.
Summary: Motions in limine memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Brief
10 pages
Applies to: Attorney
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Notwithstanding L.R. 11-6.1 & 11-6.2, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies (which are optional) shall not exceed 12 pages.
Summary: Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply).
Brief
25 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Reply Brief
12 pages
Applies to: Attorney
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The cut-off date applies to all non-discovery motions except motions directly related to the conduct of trial (e.g., motions in limine and motions to sever parties or to bifurcate issues for trial).
Summary: Cut-off date applies to all non-discovery motions except trial-related motions.
Motion
Document Format Requirements18 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits must be prepared in right-tabbed, indexed three-ring binders, with an original for the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and two copies for the Court, and numbered under L.R. 26-3.
Counsel are directed to prepare their exhibits by placing them in three-ring binders that are tabbed down the right side with exhibit numbers. The spine portion of the binder shall indicate the volume number and shall contain an index of each exhibit included 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 two copies for the Court (the “Judge’s binders”). Each binder shall contain an index of the included exhibits. The exhibits are to be numbered in accordance with L.R. 26-3.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Original exhibits must have party-specific colored tags stapled to the upper-right front, showing the case number, case name, and exhibit number.
The original exhibits with the Court’s exhibit tags. The parties shall use yellow tags for Plaintiff and blue tags for Defendant, which shall be stapled to the front of the exhibit on the upper right corner with the case number, case name, and exhibit number placed on each tag.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Each supporting statement should be on a separate page immediately after the disputed instruction.
Each statement should be on a separate page and should follow directly after the disputed instruction.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Provide two Judge’s binders containing a copy of each exhibit, tabbed with numbers; Court exhibit tags are unnecessary on these copies.
Two Judge’s binders with a copy of each exhibit for use by the Court, tabbed with numbers as described above. (Court’s exhibit tags not necessary.)
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Counsel are directed to prepare their exhibits by placing them in three-ring binders that are tabbed down the right side with exhibit numbers. The spine portion of the binder shall indicate the volume number and shall contain an index of each exhibit included 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
Summary: Exhibits must be in three-ring binders with tabs, volume numbers, indexes, and exhibit tags.
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Two Judge’s binders with a copy of each exhibit for use by the Court, tabbed with numbers as described above. (Court’s exhibit tags not necessary.)
Summary: Two judge's binders with tabbed exhibit copies required for court (no tags needed).
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The original exhibits with the Court’s exhibit tags. The parties shall use yellow tags for Plaintiff and blue tags for Defendant, which shall be stapled to the front of the exhibit on the upper right corner with the case number, case name, and exhibit number placed on each tag.
Summary: Original exhibits must have yellow tags (Plaintiff) or blue tags (Defendant) stapled to upper right corner.
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Each requested instruction (a) shall cite the authority or source of the instruction; (b) shall be set forth in full; (c) shall be on a separate page; (d) shall be numbered; (e) shall cover only one subject or principle of law; and (f) shall not repeat principles of law contained in any other requested instruction.
Summary: Each jury instruction must follow specific formatting requirements.
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The exhibits are to be numbered in accordance with L.R. 26-3.
Summary: Exhibits must be numbered according to Local Rule 26-3.
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The Court also specifically directs litigants to L.R. 11-3.1.1, requiring that all documents use a font size of 14-point or larger.
Summary: All documents must use a font size of 14-point or larger.
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The Joint Statement shall be presented in a table format.
Summary: Joint Statement must be in table format.
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The Joint Statement shall be presented in a table format.
Summary: The Joint Statement must be presented in a table format.
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Adding commas, spaces, additional periods, or other extraneous punctuation can interfere with Excel’s ability to sort columns. The Court strongly advises the parties to double-check their work before lodging it with the Court.
Summary: Parties should avoid extraneous punctuation in the Joint Statement because it can interfere with Excel sorting, and should double-check their work before lodging.
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When using Microsoft Excel, the parties should not merge cells; they should use the alt enter function to create paragraph breaks within a single cell. The parties may stipulate to using a different program, so long as it facilitates legibility.
Summary: Excel versions of the Joint Statement should not merge cells; use alt-enter for paragraph breaks, and parties may stipulate to another program for legibility.
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Parties shall consecutively number the pages of all documents submitted to the court and shall affix the page number at the bottom of each page (except for the caption page).
Summary: All documents must have consecutively numbered pages at the bottom, except the caption page.
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If the Opponent has multiple objections, then the Opponent should number them (1), (2), (3), and so on.
Summary: Multiple objections must be numbered sequentially.
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If the Opponent makes multiple objections (factual, evidentiary, or otherwise), then the Proponent should reference the same number when providing a reply. If the Proponent has multiple replies to any given objection, then the Proponent should list them as (A), (B), (C), and so on.
Summary: Proponent must reference opponent's objection number in reply, and number multiple replies as (A), (B), (C), etc.
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Parties should use Microsoft Excel for the Joint Statement.
Summary: Joint Statement should be prepared using Microsoft Excel.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements121 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The proposed Pretrial Conference Order must include a status report on the settlement procedure followed and the status of settlement efforts.
Counsel shall include in the proposed Pretrial Conference Order a status report detailing what procedure has been followed and the status of settlement efforts.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The proposed Pretrial Conference Order must conform to the form in Appendix A to the Local Rules.
the proposed Pretrial Conference Order shall be in conformity with the form set forth in Appendix A to the Local Rules.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Each party must identify its expert witnesses in the proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order; an omitted expert may not be called at trial.
Each party shall list and identify its respective expert witnesses, if any. Failure of a party to list and identify an expert witness in the Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order shall preclude a party from calling that expert witness at trial.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
On the first day of trial, parties must file a clean set of joint and/or proposed jury instructions with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and email it to chambers, with only the full instruction text on each page and the specified caption.
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.).
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Each requested jury instruction must cite its source, be stated in full on a separate numbered page, address only one legal subject, and avoid duplicating another instruction.
Each requested instruction (a) shall cite the authority or source of the instruction; (b) shall be set forth in full; (c) shall be on a separate page; (d) shall be numbered; (e) shall cover only one subject or principle of law; and (f) shall not repeat principles of law contained in any other requested instruction.
Document Type
Jury Instruction
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must prepare a joint statement of the case of no more than three paragraphs and file it 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
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 three paragraphs. The statement shall be filed with the Court fourteen calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of The Case
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
After the plaintiff amends the complaint, a defendant with a pending motion to dismiss must file a Notice of Withdrawal under L.R. 7-16 without waiting for further action.
If a defendant files a motion to dismiss a complaint and the plaintiff subsequently amends that complaint, then the defendant shall file a Notice of Withdrawal of its motion to dismiss in accordance with L.R. 7-16, without waiting for the plaintiff or the Court to take action on the motion.
Document Type
Motion To Dismiss
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Counsel must make a good-faith effort to agree on and include as many uncontested facts as possible in the proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order.
In drafting the Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order, counsel shall make a good faith effort to agree on, and to set forth, as many uncontested facts as possible.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Factual issues in the proposed order should track claim or defense elements and be stated as ultimate facts, not evidentiary disputes.
In drafting the factual issues in dispute for the Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order, the issues of fact should track the elements of a claim or defense upon which the jury would be required to make findings. Counsel should attempt to state issues in ultimate fact form, not in the form of evidentiary fact issues (i.e., “was the defendant negligent?”; “was such negligence the proximate cause of injury to the plaintiff?”; “was the plaintiff negligent?”; not, “was the plaintiff standing on the corner of 5th Street and Spring Avenue at 10:00 a.m. on May 3?”). Counsel may list sub-issues under the headings of ultimate fact issues, but shall not use this as a device to list disputes over evidentiary matters.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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Issues of law in the proposed order should identify legal issues for the Court to decide and should not include ultimate fact issues for the trier of fact.
Issues of law should state legal issues upon which the Court will be required to rule after the Pretrial Conference, including during the trial, and should not list ultimate fact issues to be submitted to the trier of fact.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Provide four copies of the exhibit index.
Four copies of the exhibit index.
Document Type
Exhibit Index
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
For each disputed instruction, the opposing party must attach a one-to-two-paragraph statement supporting the objection, and the submitting party must attach a short supporting statement.
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.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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Counsel are DIRECTED to review thoroughly Rule 7.1 and to comply strictly with its instruction to file a compliant Disclosure Statement. Please note that, in diversity cases, all parties must file a Disclosure Statement in accordance with Rule 7.1(a)(2). A party's failure to file a timely and complete Disclosure Statement in accordance with all provisions of Rule 7.1 is a basis for sanctions.
Summary: All parties must file a compliant Disclosure Statement per Rule 7.1; in diversity cases all parties must file, and failure to do so is a basis for sanctions.
Document Type
Disclosure Statement
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motion must cite to specific page and line numbers in depositions and paragraph numbers in declarations and affidavits. If a line number or paragraph number is not available (e.g., the citation is to a visual image or a handwritten note or some other document without identifiable lines or paragraph numbers), only then will merely providing the page number(s) suffice. Furthermore, such evidence must be authenticated properly. The Court DIRECTS the parties to become familiar with Orr v. Bank of America, NT & SA, 285 F.3d 764 (9th Cir. 2002).
Summary: Summary judgment motions must cite specific page and line numbers in depositions and paragraph numbers in declarations and affidavits; page numbers alone suffice only when line/paragraph numbers are unavailable, and evidence must be properly authenticated.
Document Type
Motion
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The moving party’s motion shall also be accompanied by a Joint Statement of Undisputed Facts and Genuine Disputes (the “Joint Statement”). The parties must cite to the factual statements set forth in the Joint Statement in their respective briefs for any fact that they wish to identify as a material fact under Rule 56(a). In turn, the Joint Statement will cite only to the Joint Exhibit. Citations found in the briefs to any individual exhibits or the Joint Exhibit will be disregarded.
Summary: Summary judgment motions must be accompanied by a Joint Statement of Undisputed Facts and Genuine Disputes; briefs must cite the Joint Statement, which cites only the Joint Exhibit, and citations to individual exhibits will be disregarded.
Document Type
Motion
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The fourth column shall contain a citation to admissible evidence that the Proponent believes supports the proffered fact. If any party fails to provide a pin cite to the supporting evidence, then the Court will deem the proffered fact (or dispute) unsupported. ... As a rule of thumb, pin citations should refer to no more than five pages at a time.
Summary: Each fact must include a pin cite to admissible evidence, or the fact will be deemed unsupported; pin citations should cover no more than five pages at a time.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Undisputed Facts
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The fifth column shall identify whether the proffered statement of fact is disputed or not and shall provide any evidentiary objection. The entry must begin with either the word “Disputed.” or “Undisputed.”
Summary: The fifth column must begin with either 'Disputed.' or 'Undisputed.' and provide any evidentiary objection.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Undisputed Facts
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include the following columns: The first column shall contain the number of the fact alleged to be undisputed. Opposing parties shall not restart the numbering for their facts. The second column shall name the party proposing the statement of fact (the “Proponent”). The third column shall contain a plain statement of the fact. Facts shall not be compound. ... The fourth column shall contain a citation to admissible evidence that the Proponent believes supports the proffered fact. ... The fifth column shall identify whether the proffered statement of fact is disputed or not and shall provide any evidentiary objection.
Summary: The Joint Statement of Undisputed Facts must include five columns: fact number, Proponent name, plain statement of fact, citation to admissible evidence, and dispute status with evidentiary objection.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Undisputed Facts
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Facts shall not be compound. For instance, if the opposing party (the “Opponent”) could respond by asserting that the fact is disputed only in part, then the fact is compound. By meeting and conferring, the Court expects the parties to resolve any instances in which compound facts are “disputed in part” by separating the elements that are disputed from those that are not. Those elements will form into new, more granular factual statements. Neither legal arguments nor conclusions constitute facts.
Summary: Facts in the Joint Statement must not be compound; legal arguments and conclusions do not constitute facts.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Undisputed Facts
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If a party attempts to dispute a fact but fails to offer any counter-evidence, or only offers counter-evidence that falls short of contradicting the proffered fact, then the Court will deem the fact undisputed for the purpose of the motion.
Summary: A fact is deemed undisputed if a party fails to offer counter-evidence or offers counter-evidence that does not contradict the proffered fact.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Undisputed Facts
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Counter-evidence must include a pin cite to the record (i.e., a page number and, when available, a line or paragraph number).
Summary: Counter-evidence disputing a fact must include a pin cite to the record.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Undisputed Facts
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Additionally, any evidentiary objection must cite a specific rule and provide a short rationale or explanation. The Court will disregard “boilerplate recitations of evidentiary principles or blanket objections without analysis applied to specific items of evidence.”
Summary: Evidentiary objections must cite a specific rule and provide a short rationale; boilerplate or blanket objections will be disregarded.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Undisputed Facts
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If the Opponent has multiple objections, then the Opponent should number them (1), (2), (3), and so on.
Summary: Objections in the statement of facts must be numbered sequentially.
Document Type
Joint Statement
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Any further citations to the record must, again, include a pin cite.
Summary: All citations to the record must include a pin cite.
Document Type
Joint Statement
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If the Proponent has multiple replies to any given objection, then the Proponent should list them as (A), (B), (C), and so on.
Summary: Replies to objections in the statement of facts must be lettered (A), (B), (C), etc.
Document Type
Joint Statement
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If the Proponent chooses to respond, then the Proponent must also (a) identify evidence that rehabilitates its statement of fact or undermines the Opponent’s counterevidence; (b) make an evidentiary objection to the counterevidence, citing the specific evidentiary rule and providing a rationale; or (c) explain why the Opponent’s objection is erroneous.
Summary: A reply to an objection must either rehabilitate the statement, make a specific evidentiary objection, or explain why the objection is erroneous.
Document Type
Joint Statement
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The moving party’s declaration in support of an ex parte application shall show compliance with L.R. 7-19 and this Order, and it shall include a statement of the opposing party’s position.
Summary: The declaration supporting an ex parte application must show compliance with L.R. 7-19 and state the opposing party's position.
Document Type
Ex Parte Application
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Ex parte applications are considered on the papers, and applicants shall not set them for hearing.
Summary: Ex parte applications are decided on the papers and must not be set for hearing.
Document Type
Ex Parte Application
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The parties are reminded of their obligations under Rule 26(f) to confer regarding a discovery plan no later than 21 days before the Scheduling Conference and to file a “Joint Rule 26(f) Report” with the Court no later than 14 days before the Conference.
Summary: Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed 14 days before scheduling conference.
Document Type
Joint Rule 26f Report
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The Joint Rule 26(f) Report, which shall be filed no 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.
Summary: Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed 14 days before Scheduling Conference.
Document Type
Joint Rule 26f Report
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Counsel shall submit carefully prepared Memoranda of Contentions of Fact and Law (which may also serve as the trial briefs) and proposed Pretrial Conference Orders in accordance with the provisions of L.R. 16-4 through 16-7.
Summary: Memoranda of contentions of fact and law must comply with L.R. 16-4 through 16-7.
Document Type
Memorandum Of Contentions
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The form of the proposed Pretrial Conference Order shall be in conformity with the form set forth in Appendix A to the Local Rules.
Summary: Proposed Pretrial Conference Order must follow form in Appendix A to Local Rules.
Document Type
Pretrial Conference Order
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While Court is in session, counsel may not leave the counsel table to confer with witnesses, colleagues, or assistants elsewhere in the courtroom unless the Court grants permission to do so in advance.
Summary: Counsel cannot leave counsel table during session without advance permission.
Document Type
Trial Procedure
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If a witness was on the stand before a recess or adjournment, counsel shall have the witness back on the stand and ready to proceed when Court resumes.
Summary: Witnesses must be ready to resume testimony immediately after recess.
Document Type
Trial Procedure
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All counsel shall observe the following practices during trial: • All counsel and parties shall rise when the jury enters and leaves the courtroom. • Counsel shall stand when addressing the Court, including when objecting to opposing counsel’s questions. • When objecting, counsel shall state only “objection” and the legal ground for the objection (e.g., hearsay, irrelevant, etc.). Counsel shall refrain from arguing the legal basis for the objection unless and until permission is granted to do so. Counsel shall instruct their witnesses to refrain from answering a question while an objection is pending. • Counsel must seek leave to approach the Courtroom Deputy Clerk or the witness and shall question witnesses while standing at the lectern. • Counsel shall not address or refer to witnesses or parties by first names alone, with the exception of witnesses under 14 years old. • Counsel shall not discuss the law or argue the case in opening statements. • Counsel shall address all remarks to the Court and shall not directly address the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Court Reporter, opposing counsel, or the jury (except in opening statement and closing argument). Counsel must ask the Court for permission to talk off the record in order to speak with opposing counsel.
Summary: Trial conduct rules: standing, objections, addressing parties, and courtroom behavior.
Document Type
Trial Procedure
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Where a party has more than one lawyer, only one may conduct the direct or cross-examination of a particular witness or make objections with respect to that witness.
Summary: Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness or make objections.
Document Type
Trial Procedure
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Twenty-one calendar days before the trial date, each party shall prepare and serve on opposing counsel copies of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Each party shall review the other party’s proposed Findings and Conclusions and make such changes in the party’s own proposed Findings and Conclusions as necessary following such review. 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. The parties shall be prepared to submit
Summary: Bench trial requires proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law 21 days before trial, with revisions due 14 days before.
Document Type
Bench Trial
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The parties shall file proposed jury instructions fourteen calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference. As always, the parties must submit Mandatory Chambers Copies to the Court. In addition, the parties must submit electronic versions (in Word format) to the Court at the following e-mail address: JWH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: File jury instructions 14 days before final pretrial conference with chambers copies and Word format email.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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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 three paragraphs. The statement shall be filed with the Court fourteen calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Summary: Joint statement of case required, max 3 paragraphs, due 14 days before FPTC.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Case
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If a settlement is reached, it shall be reported immediately to this Court as required by L.R. 16-15.7.
Summary: Immediate reporting required when settlement is reached.
Document Type
Notice
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all pretrial motions, including motions in limine and motions to bifurcate and to sever (which, as noted above, must be set for hearing at least one week before the Pretrial Conference);
Summary: All pretrial motions must be discussed at Pretrial Conference; motions in limine must be heard 1 week prior.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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Counsel shall lodge all original depositions that will be used in trial with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial.
Summary: Original depositions must be lodged with clerk on first day of trial.
Document Type
Deposition
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the witnesses all parties intend to call during their respective cases, and the amount of time necessary for direct and cross examination of each witness;
Summary: Witness list and examination time estimates required for Pretrial Conference.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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All counsel shall meet no later than 10 calendar days before trial and shall stipulate to the extent possible regarding foundation, waiver of the best evidence rule, and admission into evidence of exhibits at the start of trial.
Summary: Counsel must meet 10 days before trial to stipulate on exhibit foundation and admission.
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The Court will send a copy of the jury instructions into the jury room for use by the jury during deliberations. Accordingly, in addition to the file copies 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 version will be referred to as the "Jury Copy" of the jury instructions.
Summary: Email clean jury instructions to chambers on first day of trial.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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The case may not proceed to trial unless all parties, including the principals of all corporate parties, have appeared personally at a settlement conference and have complied with L.R. 16-15.5.
Summary: All parties must personally attend settlement conference before trial can proceed.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The Excel version of the Joint Statement must be emailed to chambers and a PDF version lodged on the docket when filing the motion.
party (or parties) must transmit the Excel version of the Joint Statement by email to JWH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov at the time that they file their motion and must also lodge a PDF version of the Joint Statement on the docket.
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The parties must also email Word-format electronic versions of proposed jury instructions to the Court at the specified address.
In addition, the parties must submit electronic versions (in Word format) to the Court at the following e-mail address: JWH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Answers filed in state court must be re-filed in federal court; pending motions must be re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.
Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court, either as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing. Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with L.R. 6-1.
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The court uses an electronic filing system; e-filing requirements are governed by General Order 10-07 and Local Rule 5-4.
This Court uses an electronic filing system for documents. Information regarding the Court's Electronic Case Filing system is available on the Court's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov/cmecf. All documents required to be e-filed in this matter can be found in General Order No. 10-07 (as updated and amended) and L.R. 5-4.
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The Court uses an electronic filing system (ECF) for documents.
This Court uses an electronic filing system for documents. Information regarding the Court's Electronic Case Filing system is available on the Court's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov/cmecf.
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In removed actions, state-court answers must be re-filed in this Court and pending motions re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.
Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court, either as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing. Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with L.R. 6-1.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the last date on which motions will be heard.
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 L.R. 6-1.
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Oppositions to motions in limine are due 21 days before the Final Pretrial Conference, and replies are not accepted.
Oppositions to motions in limine are due 21 days before the Final Pretrial Conference (i.e., 14 days before the hearing on motions in limine). Replies will not be accepted.
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Motions in limine and other trial-related motions must be filed at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference and noticed for hearing one week before it.
All motions in limine (including Daubert motions) and other trial-related motions must be filed at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference and properly noticed for hearing one week before the date of the Final Pretrial Conference.
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Page 3 | C. Motions in Limine
A party withdrawing a motion or opposition before the hearing must file and serve notice of withdrawal no later than seven days before the 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. 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.
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Any desired trial briefs are due at least seven days before trial.
D. At Least 7 Days before Trial: • Trial briefs, if desired.
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The proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order, proposed jury instructions and objections, proposed verdict forms, statement of the case, and any desired proposed voir dire questions are due at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
C. At Least 14 Days before Final Pretrial Conference • Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order • Proposed jury instructions and any objections thereto • Proposed verdict forms • Statement of the case • Proposed voir dire questions, if desired
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Page 7 | VIII. Pretrial Filings
When the Court sets a motions-in-limine hearing for a different date, motions are due 21 days before the hearing and oppositions are due 14 days before it.
1 In rare instances, the Court will set the deadline for hearing motions in limine for a date other than one week before the Final Pretrial Conference. In those instances, motions in limine are due no later than 21 days before the hearing, and oppositions are due no later than 14 days before the hearing.
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Page 7 | VIII. Pretrial Filings
Each party must lodge two copies of its proposed findings and conclusions with the Court 14 calendar days before trial and serve other parties if changes were made.
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.
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The parties must file proposed jury instructions 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
The parties shall file proposed jury instructions fourteen calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
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Counsel must exchange objections to proposed instructions and special verdict forms seven calendar days before the L.R. 16-2 meeting.
Seven calendar days prior to the L.R. 16-2 meeting, counsel shall exchange any objections to the instructions and special verdict forms.
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Counsel must exchange proposed jury instructions and any applicable special verdict forms 14 calendar days before the L.R. 16-2 Meeting of Counsel.
Fourteen calendar days prior to the L.R. 16-2 Meeting of Counsel, counsel shall exchange proposed jury instructions and special verdict forms (if applicable).
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Opposition to an ex parte application is due 24 hours after receipt, not the next court day.
The other party’s opposition, or notice of non-opposition (which notice may be provided telephonically to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (714-338-4760)), to an ex parte application is due 24 hours—not the next court day—after the other party’s receipt of the ex parte application.
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Motions in limine are due at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference and must be set for hearing at least one week before it.
A. At Least 28 Days before Final Pretrial Conference • Motions in limine (which, as noted above, must be set for hearing at least one week before the Pretrial Conference)1
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The memorandum of contentions, witness lists, joint exhibit list, and oppositions to motions in limine are due at least 21 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
B. At Least 21 Days before Final Pretrial Conference • Memorandum of contentions of fact and law • Witness lists • Joint exhibit list • Oppositions to motions in limine (which, as noted above, must be set for hearing at least one week before the Pretrial Conference)
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Page 7 | VIII. Pretrial Filings
Opposition to ex parte application is due 24 hours after receipt, not the next court day.
The other parties’ opposition, or notice of non-opposition (which notice may be provided telephonically to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (714-338-4760)), to an ex parte application is due 24 hours—not the next court day—after the other parties’ receipt of the ex parte application.
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Page 13 | Ex Parte Applications
The Court discourages filing ex parte applications on Fridays or the day before a court holiday unless there is a true emergency.
In view of that 24-hour deadline for opposition papers, in the absence of a true emergency, the Court takes a dim view of applicants who file their ex parte applications on Fridays or on the day before a court holiday.
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Counsel must meet no later than 10 calendar days before trial to stipulate as far as possible on exhibit foundation, best-evidence-rule waiver, and admission.
All counsel shall meet no later than 10 calendar days before trial and shall stipulate to the extent possible regarding foundation, waiver of the best evidence rule, and admission into evidence of exhibits at the start of trial.
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Class certification motion deadline is set at scheduling conference or in scheduling order; if not set separately, it is the same as the dispositive motion deadline.
Notwithstanding L.R. 23-3, the deadline for the filing of a motion for class certification will be set during the Scheduling Conference or in a Scheduling Order. If the Court does not expressly set a separate deadline for the filing of a motion for class certification, then such deadline shall be the same as the deadline for filing dispositive motions.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Withdrawals of motions and oppositions must be served as well as filed.
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. 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.
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Page 4 | D. Withdrawal and Non-Opposition of Motions
Each party must prepare and serve proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law on opposing counsel 21 calendar days before trial.
Twenty-one calendar days before the trial date, each party shall prepare and serve on opposing counsel copies of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
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Page 14 | XIII. BENCH TRIALS
Plaintiff must promptly serve the Complaint per Rule 4 and file proof of service per Local Rule 5-3.1.
Plaintiff shall serve the Complaint promptly in accordance with Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and shall file the proofs of service pursuant to L.R. 5-3.1.
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Page 2 | Service of the Complaint
Plaintiff must serve the complaint promptly per Rule 4 and file proof of service per Local Rule 5-3.1.
Plaintiff shall serve the Complaint promptly in accordance with Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and shall file the proofs of service pursuant to L.R. 5-3.1.
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Page 2 | Service of the Complaint
The removing Defendant (or Plaintiff in non-removed cases) must promptly serve this Order on all other parties.
If this case was removed to this Court, then the removing Defendant is DIRECTED forthwith to serve this Order on all other parties. Otherwise, Plaintiff is DIRECTED forthwith to serve this Order on all parties.
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Page 1 | Order
The Courtroom Deputy Clerk must serve this Order on counsel for all parties by personal service, electronic service, or mail.
The Courtroom Deputy Clerk is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this Order personally, electronically, or by mail on counsel for all parties to this action.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A copy of every motion-related filing, including patent claim-construction documents, must be delivered to chambers by drop box or overnight delivery.
A copy of every motion-related document filed (including documents pertaining to claim construction hearings in patent cases) must be delivered to the chambers drop box outside Courtroom 9D or transmitted to chambers via FedEx, UPS, or other overnight delivery service (the “Mandatory Chambers Copy”).
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Page 2 | III. MOTIONS
Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents via drop box or overnight delivery.
A copy of every motion-related document filed (including documents pertaining to claim construction hearings in patent cases) must be delivered to the chambers drop box outside Courtroom 9D or transmitted to chambers via FedEx, UPS, or other overnight delivery service (the “Mandatory Chambers Copy”).
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Page 2 | II. MOTIONS - A. Schedule and Procedures
The parties must submit Mandatory Chambers Copies of the proposed jury instructions to the Court.
As always, the parties must submit Mandatory Chambers Copies to the Court.
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Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to the courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after e-filing.
Mandatory Chambers Copies shall be delivered to the Courtesy Box, located outside of Courtroom 9D on the ninth floor of the United States District Court, 411 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, California 92701, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day following the e-filing.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
Failure to deliver a compliant mandatory chambers copy may result in rescheduling of hearings and sanctions.
If the filing party and its counsel fail to deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, then the Court may reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
One mandatory chambers copy is required for motions, ex parte applications, and related documents.
The Court requires one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy of ONLY the following filed documents: motions and related documents (e.g., oppositions, replies, exhibits); and ex parte applications and related documents (e.g., oppositions and exhibits).
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Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge unless waived.
Unless the assigned Magistrate Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, counsel shall deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge (rather than to this Court).
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Page 4 | Discovery
Amended pleadings must include a redlined copy filed electronically and an additional copy emailed to chambers on the same day.
Parties amending their pleadings for whatever reason—including those previously dismissed with leave to amend—must file a redlined copy that compares their amended pleading with their previous pleading. An additional copy of the redlined pleading shall be provided to Chambers by email at JWH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the same day that the amended pleading is filed electronically.
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Page 6 | Amended Pleadings
Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy as per Paragraph 6.
As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in accordance with Paragraph 6 above.
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Page 13 | Ex Parte Applications
Mandatory chambers copies may be sent via overnight service for delivery by 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after e-filing.
Alternatively, counsel may transmit such conformed copies via FedEx, UPS, or other overnight service, for delivery no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day following the e-filing, addressed to the Chambers of Judge John W. Holcomb, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Room 9-160, 411 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, California 92701.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
Mandatory chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting but the blue-backing requirement is waived.
All Mandatory Chambers Copies shall comply with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3, except for the blue-backing requirement of L.R. 11-4.1, which is hereby waived.
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Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
No chambers copy required for Joint Rule 26(f) Report.
The parties are not required to provide a Mandatory Chambers Copy of their Joint Rule 26(f) Report.
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Page 2 | SCHEDULING CONFERENCE PROCEDURES
Filing Bundling Requirements
Parties must consolidate all evidence cited in summary judgment motions into a single Joint Exhibit, which may be split into consecutively paginated parts if too large, with any table of contents filed separately.
The parties must consolidate any exhibits, affidavits, declarations, or other documents cited as evidence into a single document (the “Joint Exhibit”). If the file is too large to upload as a single document, then the parties may break it into two or more files; e.g., Joint Exhibit Part A; Joint Exhibit Part B; and so on. Whether in a single document or several, the Joint Exhibit should be consecutively paginated. For example, if the first document (Part A) starts at page 1 and ends at page 100, then the second document (Part B) should begin on page 101, and so on. A table of contents, if needed, should be filed as a separate document.
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Parties must consolidate all evidence into a single Joint Exhibit with consecutive pagination, and may split into multiple files if too large.
Parties must consolidate any exhibits, affidavits, declarations, or other documents cited as evidence into a single document (the “Joint Exhibit”). If the file is too large to upload as a single document, then the parties may break it into two or more files; e.g., Joint Exhibit Part A, Joint Exhibit Part B, and so on. Whether in a single document or several, the Joint Exhibit should be consecutively paginated.
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Page 7 | Motions for Summary Judgment or Partial Summary Judgment
Motions in limine must not be compound and may address only one item or, where common grounds apply, one category of evidence or witnesses.
Motions shall not be compound; i.e., each motion shall address only one item of evidence or witness. If common grounds for exclusion or admission apply to multiple items of evidence or witnesses, each motion shall address only one category of evidence or witnesses.
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Page 3 | C. Motions in Limine
Documentary evidence over 50 pages must be separately bound, tabbed, and indexed; over 200 pages must be in a three-ring 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 three-ring binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Counsel must hold a conference at least seven days before filing most types of motions.
The parties are also reminded about their obligation to comply with L.R. 7-3, which requires a Conference of Counsel at least seven days before a party files most types of motions.
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Page 3 | III. Motions
Parties must meet and confer to complete the Joint Statement at least two weeks before the moving party's filing deadline.
Prior to filing the motion, the parties shall meet and confer to complete the Joint Statement. The parties must allow sufficient time—at least two weeks before the deadline for the moving party to file the motion—and must plan accordingly in view of the deadline for hearing dispositive motions; the process of preparing the Joint Statement is intensive.
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Page 8 | Motions for Summary Judgment or Partial Summary Judgment
Conference of Counsel required at least 7 days before filing most motions.
The parties are also reminded about their obligation to comply with L.R. 7-3, which requires a Conference of Counsel at least seven days before a party files most types of motions. The Court may deny a motion sua sponte if the moving party fails to comply strictly with L.R. 7-3.
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Page 2 | II. MOTIONS - A. Schedule and Procedures
Motions must be set for in-person hearing on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 9D.
Motions shall be filed and set for hearing in person, in Courtroom 9D of the United States District Court for the Central District of California, located at 411 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, California, in accordance with L.R. 6-1. Motions will be heard on Fridays commencing at 9:00 a.m.
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Page 4 | Motions—General Requirements
Parties must meet and confer to complete the Joint Statement before filing a summary judgment motion.
Prior to filing the motion, the parties shall meet and confer to complete the Joint Statement. Parties should allow sufficient time and plan accordingly in view of the deadline for hearing dispositive motions; the process of preparing the Joint Statement is intensive.
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Page 8 | Motions for Summary Judgment or Partial Summary Judgment
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Expert disclosures must be made 70 days before discovery cut-off.
If not separately set forth above, the required expert disclosures shall be made 70 days before the discovery cut-off date.
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All depositions must be completed by discovery cut-off deadline.
All depositions must be completed by the discovery cut-off deadline.
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Withdrawal of motions or oppositions must be filed 7 days before hearing.
hearing date shall file and serve a withdrawal of the motion, not later than seven (7) days preceding the 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.
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Non-deposition discovery must be initiated 45 days before cut-off.
Counsel shall initiate all discovery other than depositions at least 45 days before the cut-off date.
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Opposition to motion must be filed 21 days before hearing date.
To oppose a motion, you must present the Court with a statement explaining the basis of your opposition and the legal authority supporting your contentions. You must also file any evidence upon which you intend to base your opposition to a motion for summary judgment. Pursuant to L.R. 7-9, your opposition is due, at the latest, twenty-one (21) days before the date designated for the hearing of the motion.
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Notice of withdrawal, non-opposition, or continuance request must be given by 12:00 noon on the Tuesday before the hearing.
any party who intends to withdraw a motion, not to oppose a motion, or to seek a continuance of the hearing date for a motion, must notify the Court by 12:00 noon on the Tuesday preceding the hearing date.
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Page 6 | Withdrawal of, or Non-Opposition to, Motions
Stipulations extending scheduling dates require Court approval. Continuances require good cause; specific assertions (incomplete discovery, not ready for trial, crowded schedule) do not constitute good cause.
Stipulations extending scheduling dates set by this Court are not effective unless and until approved by the Court. Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause. The assertion that the parties have not concluded their discovery efforts does not constitute “good cause” to extend the case schedule. The assertion that the parties are not ready for trial does not constitute “good cause.” The assertion that counsel has a crowded trial schedule—without significantly more detail and explanation—does not constitute “good cause.”
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Page 13 | Stipulations
Continuances are granted only upon a showing of good cause, and incomplete discovery, lack of trial readiness, or a crowded trial schedule (without detail) do not constitute good cause.
Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause. The assertion that the parties have not concluded their discovery efforts does not constitute "good cause" to extend the case schedule. The assertion that the parties are not ready for trial does not constitute "good cause." The assertion that counsel has a crowded trial schedule—without significantly more detail and explanation, including when counsel recognized that the alleged conflict exists and what efforts counsel undertook to ameliorate the conflict—does not constitute "good cause."
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Page 15 | Continuances
Continuance of Scheduling Conference granted only for good cause.
Other than as set forth in the preceding paragraph, a continuance of the Scheduling Conference will be granted only for good cause.
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Page 7 | NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED BY COUNSEL
Stipulations extending response deadlines after cut-off require good cause.
The Court will not approve stipulations between counsel that permit responses to be served after the cut-off date except in unusual circumstances and for good cause shown.
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Extension requests for opposition must be filed ex parte before due date.
If you need additional time to oppose the motion, you must file and serve an ex parte application requesting an extension of time before the date on which your opposition is due and you must demonstrate that the additional time you seek is warranted and that the requested extension is not a crisis of your creation, thus precluding you from seeking ex parte relief.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Email unusual words list to court reporter 7 days before trial.
At least seven 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 Court Reporter Services at ReportersCACD@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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Parties must not communicate with judge without opposing counsel present; contact Courtroom Deputy for inquiries.
Communications with Chambers: Pursuant to L.R. 83-2.11, parties shall refrain from writing letters to the judge, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with a judge unless opposing counsel is present. You may contact the Courtroom Deputy, at 714-338-4768 or JWH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, with appropriate inquiries. The Courtroom Deputy is not an attorney, and she will not provide you with any legal advice. The Courtroom Deputy cannot waive any of the requirements of this, or any other, Order. If you wish to bring any matter to the attention of the Court, you must do so in writing, and you must file it and serve it on the opposing party.
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Moving party must email the Excel version of the Joint Statement to Chambers (implied).
The moving party (or parties) must transmit the Excel version of the Joint Statement by email to
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Counsel may not contact the Court or staff ex parte by telephone or otherwise unless requested, and may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk only when information cannot be found through all available resources.
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 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, Clarissa Lara, by telephone at 714-338-4736 or by email at Clarissa_Lara@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
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Page 15 | Communications with Chambers
Parties must immediately notify the Court if a pending motion is resolved.
In the event that the parties resolve a pending motion, they must notify the Court immediately.
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Page 5 | Withdrawal of, or Non-Opposition to, Motions
Counsel must not contact Court or staff by telephone or 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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Page 14 | Communications with Chambers
Court orders and Local Rules available on court 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 also available on the website.
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Page 7 | COURT’S WEBSITE
Counsel may contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk by phone only if information cannot be found through other resources.
Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Clarissa Lara, by telephone at 714-338-4736 or by email at Clarissa_Lara@cacd.uscourts.gov only in the event that counsel cannot find the desired information through all available resources.
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