Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 3 copies, delivery upon filing, by chambers drop off. Exhibit binders and electronic copies must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box
Judge Kenly Kiya Kato's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All parties must attend personal settlement conference before trial.
Judge Kenly Kiya Kato's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Motions in limine limited to 5 per side; supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 10 pages; no replies allowed.
Judge Kenly Kiya Kato's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Supporting/opposing memoranda for motions in limine limited to 10 pages.
Judge Kenly Kiya Kato's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder. Hard copy exhibits must be placed in 3-ring binders
The rule requires certificate of service. Final Pretrial Conference required under FRCP 16 and Local Rule 16-1.
The rule requires certificate of service. Settlement proceedings under ADR Program must be completed by Court-set deadline.
Parties may contact Judge Kenly Kiya Kato's chambers by chambers only as allowed by the rule. Proposed stipulations must be explained to defendant(s) in advance.
Requests should be made at least 28 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the motion hearing cut-off date.
Yes. Judge Kenly Kiya Kato requires bundling for covered papers. Each side limited to 3 motions in limine, must be consolidated; more requires leave.
Final Pretrial Conference required under FRCP 16 and Local Rule 16-1.
Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the motion hearing cut-off date.
Motion hearing cut-off applies to all non-discovery motions except class certification and trial-related motions.
Withdrawal of motion or opposition must be filed and served at least 7 days before the hearing.
Non-compliance with withdrawal notification may result in sanctions.
Discovery (except depositions) must be initiated at least 45 days before the discovery cut-off date.
Stipulations allowing responses after cut-off date are not approved except for unusual circumstances with good cause.
Counsel must resolve discovery problems without court assistance.
Discovery cut-off is the last date to complete discovery and hear discovery motions.
Settlement proceedings under ADR Program must be completed by Court-set deadline.
ADR proceeding must be scheduled within 90 days (Procedure 1) or 60 days (Procedures 2-3) of Order.
Plaintiff must file Joint Statement within 7 days of scheduling ADR proceeding.
Parties must file stipulation to change ADR procedure from Court-ordered selection.
Plaintiff must file Joint Report within 7 days after settlement conference.
All parties must personally appear at settlement conference before trial.
Settlement must be reported immediately to Court as required by Local Rule 16-15.7.
Settlement notification required by Wednesday before Monday trial date.
Case administratively closed upon settlement notice; dismissed with prejudice if no final order/judgment filed within 30 days.
Lead trial counsel must represent each party at Final Pretrial Conference and all pretrial meetings.
If Final Pretrial Conference is waived, counsel must follow Local Rule 16-11.
Pro se parties must comply with all Local Rule 16 requirements.
Counsel must be prepared to discuss specific matters at Final Pretrial Conference.
Motions in limine limited to 5 per side; supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 10 pages; no replies allowed.
Supporting/opposing memoranda for motions in limine limited to 10 pages.
Each party limited to 5 motions in limine.
No reply memoranda allowed for motions in limine.
Joint Exhibit List must be filed 21 days before Final Pretrial Conference
Joint Exhibit Stipulation must be filed 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference
Exhibits must be submitted 7 days before trial in hard copy and electronic format
Exhibits must be numbered according to Local Rule 26-3