Court Rules
senior Judge
Verified Current11 days ago

Judge Percy Anderson

Central District of California

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Motion Memorandum
25 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings

Not Required

Filings (Motion For Review)

Required

Filings

Not Required

Adjournments

Notice Required
10Calendar Days
Notice Required
0Calendar Days

Must Include

  • 1
    Original Date
  • 2
    Proposed Rescheduled Date
  • 3
    Reason For Request
  • 4
    Adversary Position
  • 5
    Number Of Previous Requests
  • 6
    Previous Requests Granted Or Denied

Communication

Phone

Chambers

(213) 894-1795
Advance Notice Required
No Status Inquiries
Letter Ecf

Chambers

Advance Notice Required
No Status Inquiries
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingCommunicationTRO/InjunctionECF FilingMemorandaCourtroom ConductElectronicsDiscovery

Detailed Drafting Rules

Document RequirementMandatory

Discovery matters referred to magistrate judge; include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in caption.

All discovery matters have been referred to a United States Magistrate Judge, who will hear all discovery disputes. (The Magistrate Judge's initials follow the Judge's initials next to the case number.) All discovery documents must include the words 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in the caption to ensure proper routing.

Document Type

Discovery Document

Content & Formatting
Specific Language

DISCOVERY MATTER

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Format RequirementMandatory

Electronic filings must be PDF created from word-processing files, not scanned images.

Pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.3.1, documents filed electronically must be submitted in Portable Document Format (“PDF”), created using word-processing software, and published to PDF from the original word-processing file to permit the electronic version of the document to be searched. Other than signature pages, PDF IMAGES CREATED BY SCANNING PAPER DOCUMENTS ARE PROHIBITED. Violation of Local Rule 5-4.3.1 may result in the striking of the offending document and the imposition of monetary or other sanctions.

Required Format

PDF

Page or Word LimitMandatory

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Format RequirementMandatory

Font requirements: Times Roman 14pt or Courier 12pt minimum; footnotes one size smaller.

Typeface shall comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1. NOTE: If Times Roman font is used, the size must be no less than 14; if Courier is used, the size must be no less than 12. Footnotes shall be in typeface no more than one size smaller than text size and shall be used sparingly.

Typography
Font FamilyOther
Size12 pt
Format RequirementMandatory

Non-conforming filings will not be considered.

Filings which do not conform to the Local Rules and this Order will not be considered.

Document RequirementMandatory

Proposed orders required with motions; over 2 pages must be emailed in WordPerfect or Word format.

Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall serve and lodge a Proposed Order setting forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations. If the Proposed Order exceeds two pages, the proposing party shall also submit a copy of the Proposed Order to the Court’s ECF e-mail address, in WordPerfect format (X9 or earlier versions) or Microsoft Word (Word 365 or earlier versions).

Document Type

Motion

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Citations
Relief Statement
Rationale Statement
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Chambers communication limited to Courtroom Deputy phone only; no ex parte contact.

Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means, although counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy, at (213) 894-1795, with appropriate inquiries.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    none
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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Communication ProtocolImportant

Counsel must include fax, phone, and email on all filings.

To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy, counsel should list their facsimile transmission numbers along with their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses on all papers.

Letter via ECF

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    none
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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