Judge Percy Anderson
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
- No Later Than 12:00 Noon On The Business Day Following Filing
- Not required
Discovery Document
- Not required
Discovery Motion
- Not required
Motion For Review
- Immediately Upon Filing
Adjournments
- Continuance of scheduling conference granted only for good cause.
- Extension requests must provide specific reasons and detail settlement negotiations status.
- Extension requests must disclose prior extension requests and their outcomes.
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Request must include
- Motions must be noticed for hearing within 35 days of service unless otherwise ordered.
- Class certification motions must be filed within 120 days of service or removal.
- Motion for review of Magistrate Judge's discovery order must be filed within 10 days.
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Page & Word Limits5 rules
Joint motions in limine require 14-day service by moving party, 7-day opposition, and 8-page limit per party.
The moving party shall serve its portion of the Joint Motion in Limine on the responding party fourteen (14) days prior to the date for filing of motions in limine indicated in this Order. The responding party shall then serve the opposition portion of the Joint Motion in Limine on the moving party both on paper and in an electronic format seven (7) days prior to the date for the filing of motions in limine. The moving party shall incorporate the responding party’s portion into the Joint Motion in Limine, add its arguments in reply, and file and serve the Joint Motion in Limine. Neither party’s portions of a Joint Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages.
Joint Motion In Limine
8 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
Applies to: Attorney
Reply Brief
12 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 12 pages; extensions rare.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.
Brief
25 pages
Reply
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.
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
Applies to: Attorney
Reply Brief
12 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Format Requirements25 rules
Jury instructions must be submitted as clean set in WordPerfect or Word format with specific formatting.
submission of jury instructions to the Court’s generic chambers e-mail address shall contain a “clean set” of Joint Proposed and/or Disputed Jury Instructions, containing only the text of each instruction set forth in full on each page, with the caption “Court’s Instruction No. ___” (eliminating titles, supporting authority, indication of party proposing, etc.) in WordPerfect format (X9 or earlier versions) or Microsoft Word (Word 365 or earlier versions).
Electronic filings must be searchable PDFs from word-processing files; scanned images prohibited except for signature pages.
Pursuant to Local Civil 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.
The parties shall meet and confer sufficiently in advance of the required filing date with the objective of submitting one set of agreed upon instructions, verdict form and, if necessary, special interrogatories. The parties should also submit a copy of each of these documents in WordPerfect format (X9 or earlier versions) or Microsoft Word (Word 365 or earlier versions) to the Court’s generic chambers e-mail address (pa_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov).
Each requested jury instruction shall be numbered and set forth in full on a separate page, citing the authority or source of the requested instruction.
Exhibit list must be provided in PDF and WordPerfect/Word formats to chambers email.
The exhibit list should be provided in both a PDF version and in WordPerfect format (X9 or earlier versions) or Microsoft Word (Word 365 or earlier versions) to the Court’s generic chambers e-mail address (pa_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov).
Filings which do not conform to the Local Rules and this Order will not be considered.
Electronically filed documents must be PDFs created from word-processing software; scanned PDF images are prohibited except for signature pages.
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.
Times Roman minimum 14pt, Courier minimum 12pt; footnotes one size smaller max.
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.
Filings which do not conform to the Local Rules and this Order will not be considered.
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.
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.
Filings which do not conform to the Local Rules and this Order will not be considered.
Electronic filings must be PDF from word-processing software; scanned PDFs prohibited except for signature pages.
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.
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.
Regarding the file size of electronic evidence, individual files should not exceed 500MB. If possible, exhibits approaching or exceeding this size limit should be separated into multiple files. Note: PDF documents can often be reduced significantly in size by using tools such as Adobe's “Reduce File Size” feature. Images can be significantly reduced in file size by lowering their resolution or dimensions, usually with minimal affect to viewing quality. Videos should be separated into 10 minute clips to satisfy the 500 MB limit.
JERS accepts specific file formats for electronic evidence.
JERS will accept electronic evidence only in the following formats as other types cannot be uploaded: Documents and Photographs: .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .pdf, .tif Video and Audio Recordings: .avi, .mpg, .mp3, .wav, .wma, .wmv
The use of the “underscore” character is required when a description of the exhibit is included and cannot be used elsewhere in the exhibit name.
Hyphens and underscore characters must be used only as shown in the examples above.
Quotation marks, brackets, parentheses, and foreign language accent marks MAY NOT be used in the exhibit description.
IMPORTANT: The exhibit description for either method may not exceed 130 characters, including spaces.
The “Exhibits.txt” file must be in the same folder or directory as all the exhibits.
The file name MUST NOT begin with a number.
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.
Please do not use descriptive words in the file names such as “confidential,” “damages/damaging,” “stolen,” “attorneys eyes only,” etc.
Defendant must affix exhibit tags but not deliver exhibits on first day; exhibits numbered sequentially with A for blow-ups.
Defendant’s counsel does not have to deliver his or her exhibits to the Courtroom Deputy on the first day of trial; however, Defendant’s counsel is responsible for affixing completed exhibit tags with the case name and case number to his or her exhibits which are intended to be used in the defendant’s case. Exhibit tags can be obtained from the Clerk’s Office. Exhibits shall be numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, etc., NOT 1.1, 1.50 etc. If a blow up is an enlargement of an existing exhibit, it shall be designated with the number of the original exhibit followed by an “A”.
Document Filing Requirements55 rules
Counsel shall not refer to their clients or any witness over 14 years of age by their first names during trial.
DocumentTrial Procedure
Counsel are ORDERED to list their facsimile transmission numbers along with their address and telephone numbers on all papers submitted to the Court in order to facilitate communication by the Court.
DocumentAll
Table of Contents required for jury instructions with specific elements.
A Table of Contents shall be included with all jury instructions submitted to the Court. The Table of Contents shall set forth the following: a. The number of the instruction; b. A brief title of the instruction; c. The source of the instruction; and d. The page number of the instruction.
DocumentJury Instructions
Counsel are to have their witnesses review all exhibits about which they will be questioned.
DocumentTrial Procedure
Counsel should not paraphrase the witness’ answer into a new question which asks the same thing. For example: a. Do I understand you to mean that... b. Is it your testimony then that... c. Is it fair to say that... d. Can we assume then that... e. So that I am clear...
DocumentTrial Procedure
Government must provide 3 copies of witness/exhibit lists and all exhibits with tags on first day of trial.
Counsel for the government shall present the Courtroom Deputy with the following documents on the first day of trial: a. THREE copies of the government’s witness list. b. THREE copies of the government’s exhibit list in the form specified in Local Rule 9.9 (Civil). c. ALL of the government’s exhibits, with official exhibit tags attached and bearing the same number shown on the exhibit list.
DocumentTrial Preparation
Joint Motions in Limine made for the purpose of precluding the mention or display of inadmissible and/or prejudicial matter in the presence of the jury shall be accompanied by a declaration from the moving party that includes the following: (a) a clear identification of the specific matter alleged to be inadmissible and/or prejudicial; (b) a
DocumentJoint Motion In Limine
All pleadings shall be served personally on opposing counsel or faxed to opposing counsel no later than 4:30 p.m. on the day of filing.
DocumentPleading
Modifications to instructions must state changes and supporting authority.
Modifications of instructions from the foregoing sources (or any other form instructions) must specifically state the modification made to the original form instruction and the authority supporting the modification.
DocumentJury Instructions
Motions in limine require joint motion or declaration of opposing counsel's failure to cooperate.
The Court will not consider any motion in limine in the absence of a joint motion or a declaration from counsel for the moving party establishing that opposing counsel: (a) failed to confer in a timely manner; (b) failed to provide the opposing party’s portion of the joint motion in a timely manner; or (c) refused to sign and return the joint motion after the opposing party’s portion was added.
DocumentMotion In Limine
Do not discuss the law or argue the case in opening statements.
DocumentTrial Procedure
Joint Motion in Limine required if disputes remain; one document signed by all counsel with hearing and trial dates.
If counsel are unable to resolve their differences, they shall prepare a Joint Motion in Limine. The Joint Motion in Limine shall consist of one document signed by all counsel. The Joint Motion in Limine shall contain a clear identification of the testimony, exhibits, or other specific matters alleged to be inadmissible and/or prejudicial and a statement of the specific prejudice that will be suffered by the moving party if the motion is not granted. The identification of the matters in dispute shall be followed by each party’s contentions and each party’s memorandum of points and authorities. The title page of the Joint Motion in Limine must state the hearing date for the motions in limine and the trial date.
DocumentJoint Motion In Limine
Objections must be brief with only legal ground stated.
Do not use objections for purposes of making a speech, recapitulating testimony, or attempting to guide the witness. When objecting, state only that you are objecting and the specific legal ground of the objection, e.g., hearsay, irrelevant, etc.
DocumentTrial Procedure
days in advance of the Scheduling Conference to prepare a jointly signed report for the court to be submitted no less than fourteen (14) days before the Scheduling Conference.
DocumentJoint Report
Joint report must include items from FRCP 26(f), 16(b)(1)-(6), and 16(c).
The joint report to be submitted shall contain the items listed in Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f), the parties’ recommendations and agreements, if any, about the final scheduling order as listed in Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b)(1) through (6), and those items listed in Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(c) which counsel believe will be useful to discuss at the Scheduling Conference.
DocumentJoint Report
Joint report must include specific items: discovery schedule, motion schedule, settlement efforts, trial length, other parties, jury vs court trial.
The joint report to be submitted shall contain the items listed in Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f), the parties’ recommendations and agreements, if any, about the final scheduling order as listed in Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b)(1) through (6), and those items listed in Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(c) which counsel believe will be useful to discuss at the Scheduling Conference. Items which must be listed are the following:
DocumentJoint Report
Proposed order required with each motion, stating relief sought and rationale.
Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall file a Proposed Order setting forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations.
DocumentMotion
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).
DocumentProposed Order
No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of Court.
DocumentSupplemental Brief
Failure to submit joint report or attend scheduling conference may result in dismissal, default judgment, or sanctions.
The failure to submit a joint report in advance of the Scheduling Conference or the failure to attend the Scheduling Conference may result in the dismissal of the action, striking the answer and entering a default, and/or the imposition of sanctions.
DocumentJoint Scheduling Report
All law and motion matters, except for motions in limine, must be set for hearing (not filing) by the motion
DocumentMotion
The Plaintiff shall promptly serve the Complaint in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to Local Rule 5-3.1.
DocumentComplaint
At the very least, the parties shall comply fully with the letter and spirit of Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a) and thereby obtain and produce most of what would be produced in the early stage of discovery, because at the Scheduling Conference the Court will impose tight deadlines to complete discovery.
DocumentInitial Disclosure
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.
DocumentDiscovery Document
All discovery documents must include the words “DISCOVERY MATTER” in the caption to ensure proper routing.
DocumentDiscovery Motion
The motion must specify which portions of the ruling are clearly erroneous or contrary to law and support the contention with points and authorities.
DocumentMotion For Review
Expert reports under Rule 26(a)(2)(B) due 8 weeks before discovery cutoff.
If expert witnesses are to be called at trial, the parties shall designate experts to be called at trial and provide reports required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2)(B), not later than eight weeks prior to the discovery cutoff date.
DocumentExpert Report
Parties seeking emergency or provisional relief shall comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 and Local Rules 7-19 and 65.
DocumentMotion
Class certification motions must be filed within 120 days after service or removal; failure may result in sanctions including striking class allegations.
for any action purporting to commence a class action, other than an action subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, P.L. 104-67, 15 U.S.C. § 77z-1 et seq., the Court orders that any Motion for Class Certification shall be filed within 120 days after service of a pleading (or, if applicable, within 120 days after the filing of a Notice of Removal), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Failure to timely file a Motion for Class Certification may result in the imposition of sanctions, which may include the striking of the class allegations.
DocumentMotion
All documents filed in state court, including documents appended to the complaint, answers and motions, must be refiled in this Court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal, if not already included. See 28 U.S.C. § 1447(a)(b).
DocumentRemoval Supplement
Removed cases require refiling state court documents, compliant answers, and re-noticing of pending motions.
All documents filed in state court, including documents appended to the complaint, answers and motions, must be refiled in this Court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal, if not already included. See 28 U.S.C. § 1447(a)(b). If the defendant has not yet responded, the answer or responsive pleading filed in this Court must comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of the Central District. If a motion was pending in state court before the case was removed, it must be re-noticed in accordance with Local Rule 7.
DocumentNotice Of Removal
If the defendant has not yet responded, the answer or responsive pleading filed in this Court must comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of the Central District.
DocumentAnswer
Applications which fail to conform with Local Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1, including a statement of opposing counsel’s position, will not be considered.
DocumentEx Parte Application
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).
DocumentMotion
Proposed order required for motions; if over 2 pages, email copy in WordPerfect/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).
DocumentMotion
The Plaintiff shall promptly serve the Complaint in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to Local Rule 5-3.1.
DocumentComplaint
Expert reports required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2)(B) due 8 weeks before discovery cutoff.
If expert witnesses are to be called at trial, the parties shall designate experts to be called at trial and provide reports required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2)(B), not later than eight weeks prior to the discovery cutoff date.
DocumentExpert Report
At the very least, the parties shall comply fully with the letter and spirit of Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a) and thereby obtain and produce most of what would be produced in the early stage of discovery, because at the Scheduling Conference the Court will impose tight deadlines to complete discovery.
DocumentInitial Disclosure
Discovery disputes referred to Magistrate Judge; include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in captions.
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.
DocumentDiscovery Document
The motion must specify which portions of the ruling are clearly erroneous or contrary to law and support the contention with points and authorities.
DocumentMotion To Reconsider
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
If the Court orders the delivery of a Mandatory Chambers Copy, the Mandatory Chambers Copy shall be delivered by either: (1) delivering it to Judge Anderson’s mailbox located adjacent to the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the United States Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, no later than 12:00 noon on the business day following the filing of the document; or (2) sending it by guaranteed overnight delivery to the United States Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Suite 4311, Los Angeles, California 90012-4565. Should the Mandatory Chambers Copy be sent by overnight delivery, the sender shall notify the delivery service that the signature of the recipient is not required.
If the Court orders the delivery of a Mandatory Chambers Copy, the Mandatory Chambers Copy shall be delivered by either: (1) delivering it to Judge Anderson’s mailbox located adjacent to the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the United States Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, no later than 12:00 noon on the business day following the filing of the document; or (2) sending it by guaranteed overnight delivery to the United States Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Suite 4311, Los Angeles, California 90012-4565. Should the Mandatory Chambers Copy be sent by overnight delivery, the sender shall notify the delivery service that the signature of the recipient is not required.
Criminal cases
Conformed copies must be delivered to magistrate judge's clerk when filing motion for review.
Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge’s clerk at the time of filing.
Civil cases
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A conformed copy of motions for review of magistrate judge rulings must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at filing.
Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge’s clerk at the time of filing.
Civil cases
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If chambers copies are ordered, they must be delivered to chambers mailbox by noon the next business day or via guaranteed overnight delivery.
If the Court orders the delivery of a Mandatory Chambers Copy, the Mandatory Chambers Copy shall be delivered by either: (1) delivering it to Judge Anderson’s mailbox located adjacent to the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the United States Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, no later than 12:00 noon on the business day following the filing of the document; or (2) sending it by guaranteed overnight delivery to
Civil cases
Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
Conformed copies of motion papers must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's clerk.
Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge’s clerk at the time of filing.
Civil cases
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Contact magistrate judge's clerk for scheduling; no courtesy copies to district court.
Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these documents to this Court.
Civil cases
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Courtesy copies of discovery documents must not be delivered to the Court.
Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these documents to this Court.
Civil cases
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Chambers copies are not required unless specifically ordered by the court.
ordered by the Court, Judge Anderson does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the Court’s CM/ECF System. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Anderson unless specifically ordered to do so.
Criminal cases
Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Judge Anderson does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the Court’s CM/ECF System. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Anderson unless specifically ordered to do so.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Mandatory Chambers Copies
Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Judge Anderson does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the Court’s CM/ECF System. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Anderson unless specifically ordered to do so.
Civil cases
Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Local Rules, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Judge Anderson does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the Court’s CM/ECF System. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Anderson unless specifically ordered to do so.
Civil cases
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Government must file witness statements under seal at least 5 days before trial.
Counsel for the government shall file with the Court in camera (under seal) all statements of all witnesses to be called by the government in its case-in-chief. Such statements shall be filed at least five (5) calendar days before trial.
Criminal cases
Ex Parte Application to Seal required; submit PDF versions to chambers email plus Word/WordPerfect proposed order.
When seeking the Court’s approval for an under seal filing, the submitting party shall electronically file an Ex Parte Application to Seal and proposed Order through the Court’s CM/ECF System pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4 and Local Criminal Rule 49-1.1. The Ex Parte Application and proposed Order shall not contain the information the party seeks to file under seal. The party seeking permission to file under seal shall submit to the Court’s generic chambers e-mail address (pa_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) PDF versions of the Ex Parte Application, proposed Order, Declaration in Support of Ex Parte Application stating the reason for the under seal filing, and the document(s) and/or exhibit(s) the party seeks to file under seal. The party shall also submit a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed Order to the generic chambers e-mail address.
Criminal cases
Sealed documents must be served manually per FRCP 5 and accompanied by Proof of Service or declaration.
When seeking the Court's approval for an under seal filing, the submitting party shall comply with the procedures established in Local Rule 79-5.2.2(a). Because documents filed under seal are only visible on CM/ECF or Pacer to Court personnel and the party that filed the document, a party electronically filing a document under seal may not rely on the Court's CM/ECF System to effect service as provided in Local Rule 5-3.2.1. Therefore, documents filed electronically under seal must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5. Additionally, at the time of filing, the documents filed electronically under seal must be accompanied either by a Proof of Service in the form required by Local Rule 5-3.1.2 or a declaration explaining why service is not required.
Civil cases
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Sealed electronic filings require proof of service or declaration explaining why service is not required.
Therefore, documents filed electronically under seal must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5. Additionally, at the time of filing, the documents filed electronically under seal must be accompanied either by a Proof of Service in the form required by Local Rule 5-3.1.2 or a declaration explaining why service is not required.
Civil cases
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Sealed filings require Court approval and compliance with Local Rule 79-5.2.2(a).
When seeking the Court’s approval for an under seal filing, the submitting party shall comply with the procedures established in Local Rule 79-5.2.2(a).
Civil cases
Page 7 | Sealed Filings
Sealed documents filed electronically must be served separately under FRCP 5, not through CM/ECF.
Because documents filed under seal are only visible on CM/ECF or Pacer to Court personnel and the party that filed the document, a party electronically filing a document under seal may not rely on the Court’s CM/ECF System to effect service as provided in Local Rule 5-3.2.1. Therefore, documents filed electronically under seal must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.
Civil cases
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Documents filed under seal must be served separately from CM/ECF and include proof of service.
When seeking the Court’s approval for an under seal filing, the submitting party shall comply with the procedures established in Local Rule 79-5.2.2(a). Because documents filed under seal are only visible on CM/ECF or Pacer to Court personnel and the party that filed the document, a party electronically filing a document under seal may not rely on the Court’s CM/ECF System to effect service as provided in Local Rule 5-3.2.1. Therefore, documents filed electronically under seal must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5. Additionally, at the time of filing, the documents filed electronically under seal must be accompanied either by a Proof of Service in the form required by Local Rule 5-3.1.2 or a declaration explaining why service is not required.
Civil cases
Judge Anderson’s procedures for under seal filings differ in certain respects from those contained in the Central District of California’s Local Rules. Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific portions of exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal.
Judge Anderson’s procedures for under seal filings differ in certain respects from those contained in the Central District of California’s Local Rules. Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific portions of exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal.
Criminal cases
Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific portions of exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal. Requests to file memoranda of points and authorities under seal are disfavored.
Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific portions of exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal. Requests to file memoranda of points and authorities under seal are disfavored.
Civil cases
Under seal filings should be limited to specific portions with valid basis; memoranda under seal are disfavored.
Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific portions of exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal. Requests to file memoranda of points and authorities under seal are disfavored.
Civil cases
Under seal filings should be limited; only specific portions with valid basis; memoranda under seal are disfavored.
Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific portions of exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal. Requests to file memoranda of points and authorities under seal are disfavored.
Civil cases
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions in limine heard at Final Status Conference; ex parte motions require showing of irreparable injury.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, motions in limine will be heard at the Final Status Conference. Unless the Court in its discretion otherwise allows, no motions in limine shall be filed or heard on an ex parte basis, absent a showing of irreparable injury or prejudice not attributable to the lack of diligence of the moving party.
Criminal cases
Local Rule 7-3 requires a pre-filing conference to discuss the motion's substance and potential resolution.
Among other things, Local Rule 7-3 requires counsel to engage in a pre-filing conference “to discuss thoroughly . . . the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution.” Counsel should discuss the issues sufficiently so that if a motion is still necessary, the briefing may be directed to those substantive issues requiring resolution by the Court. Counsel should resolve minor procedural or other nonsubstantive matters during the conference.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Motions
ERISA cases require agreed statement of facts for summary judgment motions.
Absent an agreed upon statement of facts, the court will not hear motions for summary judgment, but will hear motions to determine the standard of review and the scope of the administrative record. See Kearney v. Standard Ins. Co., 175 F.3d 1084 (9th Cir. 1999). There will be a court trial (usually confined to oral argument) on the administrative record.
Civil cases
ERISA cases: summary judgment motions require agreed statement of facts; court hears motions on standard of review and administrative record scope.
Absent an agreed upon statement of facts, the court will not hear motions for summary judgment, but will hear motions to determine the standard of review and the scope of the administrative record.
Civil cases
Page 8 | ERISA Cases
Failure to file class certification motion timely may result in sanctions including striking class allegations.
Failure to timely file a Motion for Class Certification may result in the imposition of sanctions, which may include the striking of the class allegations.
Civil cases
Page 8 | Class Actions
Pre-motion conference required for motions in limine within 5 days; moving party arranges and identifies disputed matters.
Before filing any motion in limine, counsel for the parties shall confer in a good faith effort to eliminate the necessity for hearing the motion in limine or to eliminate as many of the disputes as possible. It shall be the responsibility of counsel for the moving party to arrange for this conference. The conference shall take place in person within five calendar days of service upon opposing counsel of a letter requesting such conference. Unless counsel agree otherwise, the conference shall take place at the office of the counsel for the government. If both counsel are not located in the same county in the Central District, the conference may take place by telephone. The moving party’s letter shall identify the testimony, exhibits, or other specific matters alleged to be inadmissible and/or prejudicial, shall state briefly with respect to each such matter the moving party’s position (and provide any legal authority which the moving party believes is dispositive), and specify the terms of the order to be sought.
Criminal cases
Emergency relief requests must comply with FRCP 65 and Local Rules 7-19 and 65.
Parties seeking emergency or provisional relief shall comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 and Local Rules 7-19 and 65.
Civil cases
Page 7 | TROs and Injunctions
ERISA cases: Court will not hear summary judgment motions without agreed statement of facts.
Absent an agreed upon statement of facts, the court will not hear motions for summary judgment, but will hear motions to determine the standard of review and the scope of the administrative record. See Kearney v. Standard Ins. Co., 175 F.3d 1084 (9th Cir. 1999).
Civil cases
Page 8 | ERISA Cases
Motions pending in state court must be re-noticed under Local Rule 7 after removal.
If a motion was pending in state court before the case was removed, it must be re-noticed in accordance with Local Rule 7.
Civil cases
Page 8 | Cases Removed From State Court
Class certification motions must be filed within 120 days of service or removal notice.
Consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23’s requirement that the Court must determine at “an early practicable time” whether to certify an action as a class action, for any action purporting to commence a class action, other than an action subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, P.L. 104-67, 15 U.S.C. § 77z-1 et seq., the Court orders that any Motion for Class Certification shall be filed within 120 days after service of a pleading (or, if applicable, within 120 days after the filing of a Notice of Removal), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 8 | Class Actions
Motions filed under LR 7; heard Mondays at 1:30 PM; no supplemental briefs without leave; hearing must be within 35 days of service.
Motions shall be filed in accordance with Local Rule 7. This Court hears motions on Mondays, commencing at 1:30 p.m. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of Court. No motion shall be noticed for hearing for more than thirty-five (35) days after service of the motion unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Civil cases
ERISA cases: Court trial will be confined to oral argument on administrative record.
There will be a court trial (usually confined to oral argument) on the administrative record.
Civil cases
Page 8 | ERISA Cases
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Objections to Presentence Report due within 14 days of receipt or 21 days before sentencing; sentencing position papers included; continuance requests due by noon Tuesday before hearing.
Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure requires the parties to notify the Probation Officer, and each other, of any objections to the Presentence Report within fourteen (14) days of receipt. Alternatively, counsel may file such objections no later than twenty-one (21) days before sentencing. The Court construes “objections” to include sentencing position papers and departure arguments. Any party who intends to move for a continuance of the sentencing hearing shall, not later than noon on the Tuesday preceding the hearing date, notify opposing counsel and the court clerk. Strict compliance with these deadlines is mandatory because untimely filings interfere with the abilities of the Probation
Criminal cases
Page 12 | SENTENCING POSITION PAPERS AND OBJECTIONS TO PRESENTENCE REPORTS
Motions must be noticed for hearing within 35 days of service unless otherwise ordered.
No motion shall be noticed for hearing for more than thirty-five (35) days after service of the motion unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Civil cases
Motion for review must be filed within 10 days of magistrate judge's ruling.
Any party may file and serve a motion for review and reconsideration before this Court. The moving party must file and serve the motion within ten (10) days of service of a written ruling or within ten (10) days of an oral ruling that the Magistrate Judge states will not be followed by a written ruling.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Discovery
Extension applications must specify all relevant dates including discovery cutoff, motion deadlines, and trial dates.
Both applications and stipulations must be filed in advance of the date due and set forth: (a) the existing due date or hearing date as well as the discovery cutoff date, the last date for hearing motions, the pre-trial conference date and the trial date;
Civil cases
Page 7 | Extensions
Extension requests must provide specific reasons and detail settlement negotiations status.
(b) specific, concrete reasons supporting good cause for granting the extension. In this regard, a statement that an extension “will promote settlement” is insufficient. The requesting party or parties must indicate the status of ongoing negotiations: (i.e., have written proposals been exchanged? Is counsel in the process of reviewing a draft settlement agreement? Has a mediator been selected?);
Civil cases
Page 7 | Extensions
Extension requests must disclose prior extension requests and their outcomes.
(c) whether there have been prior requests for extensions, and whether these were granted or denied by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 7 | Extensions
Court must approve all stipulations extending scheduling requirements.
No stipulations extending scheduling requirements or modifying applicable rules are effective until and unless the Court approves them.
Civil cases
Page 7 | Extensions
Extension requests must be filed in advance and include existing dates, specific good cause reasons, negotiation status, and prior request history.
No stipulations extending scheduling requirements or modifying applicable rules are effective until and unless the Court approves them. Both applications and stipulations must be filed in advance of the date due and set forth: (a) the existing due date or hearing date as well as the discovery cutoff date, the last date for hearing motions, the pre-trial conference date and the trial date; (b) specific, concrete reasons supporting good cause for granting the extension. In this regard, a statement that an extension 'will promote settlement' is insufficient. The requesting party or parties must indicate the status of ongoing negotiations: (i.e., have written proposals been exchanged? Is counsel in the process of reviewing a draft settlement agreement? Has a mediator been selected?); (c) whether there have been prior requests for extensions, and whether these were granted or denied by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 7 | Applications or Stipulations to Extend the Time
Motion for review of Magistrate Judge's discovery order must be filed within 10 days.
The decision of the Magistrate Judge shall be final, subject to modification by the District Court only where it has been shown that the Magistrate Judge’s Order is clearly erroneous or contrary to law. Any party may file and serve a motion for review and reconsideration before this Court. The moving party must file and serve the motion within ten (10) days of service of a written ruling or within ten (10) days of an oral ruling that the Magistrate Judge states will not be followed by a written ruling.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Discovery
Class certification motions must be filed within 120 days of service or removal.
Consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23’s requirement that the Court must determine at “an early practicable time” whether to certify an action as a class action, for any action purporting to commence a class action, other than an action subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, P.L. 104-67, 15 U.S.C. § 77z-1 et seq., the Court orders that any Motion for Class Certification shall be filed within 120 days after service of a pleading (or, if applicable, within 120 days after the filing of a Notice of Removal), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Failure to timely file a Motion for Class Certification may result in the imposition of sanctions, which may include the striking of the class allegations.
Civil cases
Extension requests must be filed in advance with specific reasons and prior request history.
No stipulations extending scheduling requirements or modifying applicable rules are effective until and unless the Court approves them. Both applications and stipulations must be filed in advance of the date due and set forth: (a) the existing due date or hearing date as well as the discovery cutoff date, the last date for hearing motions, the pre-trial conference date and the trial date; (b) specific, concrete reasons supporting good cause for granting the extension. In this regard, a statement that an extension “will promote settlement” is insufficient. The requesting party or parties must indicate the status of ongoing negotiations: (i.e., have written proposals been exchanged? Is counsel in the process of reviewing a draft settlement agreement? Has a mediator been selected?); (c) whether there have been prior requests for extensions, and whether these were granted or denied by the Court.
Civil cases
Continuance of scheduling conference granted only for good cause.
A continuance of the Scheduling Conference will be granted only for good cause.
Civil cases
Emergency relief requires compliance with FRCP 65 and service on opposing party.
Parties seeking emergency or provisional relief shall comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 65 and Local Rules 7-19 and 65. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the Court will not consider ex parte applications for temporary restraining orders. The Court will not consider applications for temporary restraining orders unless the party subject to the requested order has been served. The opposing party may file opposing or responding papers in the interim.
Civil cases
Chambers Communication Rules
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.
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.
Civil cases
Page 10 | Communications with Chambers
Ex parte opposition due within 24 hours; non-opposing counsel must call clerk; no reply papers.
Counsel are reminded ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief. See Mission Power Engineering Co. v. Continental Casualty Co., 883 F. Supp. 488 (C.D. Cal. 1995). Applications which fail to conform with Local Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1, including a statement of opposing counsel's position, will not be considered. Any opposition must be filed not later than 24 hours after service. If counsel do not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the court clerk by telephone. The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and usually does not set these matters for hearing. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk will notify counsel of the Court's ruling or a hearing date and time, if the Court determines a hearing is necessary. Absent leave of Court, the Court will not consider reply papers in support of an ex parte application.
Civil cases
Schedule discovery hearings with Magistrate Judge's clerk; no courtesy copies to District Court.
Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these documents to this Court.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Discovery
No ex parte contact with court or chambers staff; contact Courtroom Deputy only.
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.
Civil cases
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.
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.
Civil cases
Page 10 | Communications with Chambers
Communications with Chambers: 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. 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.
Communications with Chambers: 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. 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.
Civil cases
Page 10 | Communications with Chambers
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.
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.
Civil cases