Are courtesy copies required in Central District of California?

Judge Anne Hwang: Courtesy-copy rule applies for joint statement of cases and jury instructions. Details: delivery upon filing. Courtesy copies required for joint statement of case and jury instructions. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett: Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions and briefs. Details: 1 copy, by chambers drop off. Parties should submit one paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Garnett’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se Litigants are exempt from this requirement. Judge Sunshine S. Sykes: Details: delivery same day. Joint trial binder must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM on trial filing due date.

Central District of California Courtesy Copies (2026)

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM on first court date after filing

Judge's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 4th floor, by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after the filing date.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

Deliver chambers copies of discovery papers to assigned Magistrate Judge, not District Judge.

Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's courtroom deputy clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please comply with Local Rule 37 and deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case rather than to this Court.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

A chambers copy is required when documentary evidence supporting or opposing a motion is more than 50 pages.

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, a Chambers copy is required.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be placed in the Judge’s courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after filing.

Judge's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 4th floor, by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after the filing date.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copy required for motion evidence over 50 pages, with specific binding requirements based on page count.

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, a Chambers copy is required. If between 50-200 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 Slant D-Ring binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider on the right side.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM on first court date after filing

Judge's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 4th floor, by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after the filing date.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

Deliver chambers copies of discovery papers to assigned Magistrate Judge, not District Judge.

Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's courtroom deputy clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please comply with Local Rule 37 and deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case rather than to this Court.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge, not this Court.

Please comply with Local Rule 37 and deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case rather than to this Court.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

Under seal chambers copies must be placed in manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'

Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled "UNDER SEAL."

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

A conformed copy of moving papers and responses must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk when filed.

Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk at the time of filing.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers/courtesy copies are not required and will be discarded unless specifically requested by the Court.

Chambers/Courtesy Copies NOT REQUIRED. Please DO NOT provide chambers/courtesy copies. The Court no longer uses them. They will be discarded. In the rare instance in which the Court would like chambers copies for a particular situation, the Court will issue an order requesting them. In the absence of such an order DO NOT provide chambers copies of anything.

Judge Andr Birotte Jr

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope.

Judge André Birotte Jr.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory paper chambers copy of sealing documents must be delivered to Judge Birotte's courtesy box by noon the day after submission.

A mandatory paper chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the document listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Birotte's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 4th floor, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day after submission.

Judge André Birotte Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope.

Judge André Birotte Jr.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory paper chambers copy of sealing documents must be delivered to Judge Birotte's courtesy box by noon the day after submission.

A mandatory paper chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the document listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Birotte's courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk's office, on the 4th floor, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day after submission.

Judge André Birotte Jr.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies required for joint statement of case and jury instructions.

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies must be provided on the same day as filing.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies on the same day they are filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Parties must deliver courtesy copies of documents per Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy before consideration.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 p.m. on the court day following filing.

Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse no later than 12:00 p.m. on the court day following the filing of the document. Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of electronically filed pretrial documents must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox.

Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents shall be delivered to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page. Filings that include highlighting, color photographs, “redlining,” or the like should be printed in color.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided same day as filing.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies must be provided on the same day as filing.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies on the same day they are filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Parties must deliver courtesy copies of documents per Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCriminal cases

Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy before consideration.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Ex parte applications will not be considered until Mandatory Chambers Copy is provided.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Mandatory paper chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day.

A mandatory paper Chambers Copy of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse by noon the following day.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with Chambers Copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with that Magistrate Judge’s procedures.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents

Chambers Copies (paper copies that are sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the document) are required for the following documents only: (1) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents, including motions in limine; (2) ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders; and (3) pretrial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page. Filings that include highlighting, color photographs, “redlining,” or the like should be printed in color.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided same day as filing.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Ex parte applications will not be considered until Mandatory Chambers Copy is provided.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with Chambers Copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with that Magistrate Judge’s procedures.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents

Chambers Copies (paper copies that are sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the document) are required for the following documents only: (1) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents, including motions in limine; (2) ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders; and (3) pretrial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

At trial, counsel must provide the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with three copies of the witness lists, jury instructions, verdict form, exhibit list, voir dire questions, and statement of the case.

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

An ex parte application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Parties must deliver a courtesy copy of the agreed and disputed jury instruction sets pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

At the time of trial, counsel must deliver three copies of the witness lists (call order and alphabetical), final jury instructions, final verdict form, exhibit list and exhibits, proposed voir dire questions, and statement of the case to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Parties must deliver a courtesy copy of the (disputed) joint statement of the case in accordance with Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Exhibits must be presented to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial as one original (witness copy) plus two copies (bench and courtroom deputy copies).

One original (witness copy) and two copies (bench and courtroom deputy copies) shall be presented to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of moving papers and responses in accordance with that Magistrate Judge's procedures.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with Chambers Copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with that Magistrate Judge's procedures.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Documents will not be considered until Chambers copies are submitted, and delay in submitting them delays consideration of the submission.

Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day they are filed.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

An ex parte application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Paper Chambers Copies are required only for motion papers, ex parte applications and TROs, and pretrial documents, and must be sent to Chambers upon electronic filing.

Chambers Copies (paper copies that are sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the document) are required for the following documents only: (1) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents, including motions in limine); (2) ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders; and (3) pretrial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

A mandatory chambers copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be placed in Judge Hwang's box outside the Clerk's Office (fourth floor, Mendez Courthouse) by 12:00 p.m. the day after filing.

A Mandatory Chambers Copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang’s box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. the day after the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of electronically filed pretrial documents must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox on the fourth floor of the courthouse.

Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents shall be delivered to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Parties must submit a USB flash drive with PDF versions of all exhibits to Judge Hwang's courtesy box by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial, with plaintiff and defendant exhibits in separate folders and descriptive file names.

In addition to the three (3) sets of binders above, the parties must also submit to the court a USB flash drive containing PDF versions of all exhibits. The USB flash drive must be delivered to the Judge Hwang's courtesy box located outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the start of trial. Plaintiff's exhibits must be placed in a separate folder from Defendant's exhibits, and the document file names must include the exhibit number and a brief description of the document, for example: "Ex. 1 - Smith Declaration.pdf" or "Ex. 105 - Letter Dated 1-5- 20.pdf."

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

A chambers copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang’s box by noon on the day after filing.

A Mandatory Chambers Copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang’s box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. the day after the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

A mandatory paper Chambers copy of all under-seal filing documents, together in one envelope, must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by noon the following day.

A mandatory paper Chambers Copy of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by noon the following day.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted, and delay in submission delays consideration.

Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

The Court will not consider an ex parte application until a mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Deliver required Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor.

Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers Copies are required only for the specified motion papers, ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders, and pretrial documents, upon electronic filing.

Chambers Copies (paper copies that are sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the document) are required for the following documents only: (1) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents, including motions in limine; (2) ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders; and (3) pretrial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided the same day those documents are filed.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCivil cases

Two mandatory copies required for antitrust, patent, and securities cases.

Moreover, in all cases asserting claims under the antitrust laws, the patent laws or federal securities laws, and in such specific cases as may be designated by the Court, counsel must deliver to the Court two (2) mandatory copies of all documents that are electronically filed.

Judge Christina A. Snyder

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory copies must be delivered to judge's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.

The Court requires that mandatory copies of electronically filed documents be delivered to the judge’s mail box outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse no later than 12:00 p.m. on the first court day following the date when the documents are required filed.

Judge Christina A. Snyder

CRITICALCriminal cases

The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to chambers at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

Chambers copies delivered to specific box, must comply with Local Rule 11-3, labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to Judge Valenzuela’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, located on the fourth floor of the United States District Courthouse, 350 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. A mandatory chambers copy must comply with Local Rule 11-3 (i.e., font size, page numbering, exhibit tabbing, etc.) but need not be blue-backed. The mandatory chambers copy must be prominently labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY on the face page.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICALCriminal cases

The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to chambers at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

Chambers copies required for summary judgment, class certification, and overlength briefs.

The Court does not require chambers copies of any motion papers or following exceptions: the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies, and (2) one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of fee tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to chambers.

The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The mandatory chambers copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

Chambers copies delivered to specific box, must comply with Local Rule 11-3, labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to Judge Valenzuela’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, located on the fourth floor of the United States District Courthouse, 350 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. A mandatory chambers copy must comply with Local Rule 11-3 (i.e., font size, page numbering, exhibit tabbing, etc.) but need not be blue-backed. The mandatory chambers copy must be prominently labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY on the face page.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

Chambers copies required for summary judgment, class certification, and overlength briefs.

The Court does not require chambers copies of any motion papers or following exceptions: the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies, and (2) one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the Court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Criminal Rule 49-1.2. The Court refers the parties to the trial requirements listed below for details regarding mandatory chambers copies of trial exhibits.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to chambers at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of attorney fees motion tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address upon filing of the motion.

The mandatory chambers copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

A Word-format copy of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers on the day the motion is e-filed.

In addition, a copy of the proposed order in Word format shall be emailed directly to the Court’s chambers email address at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day the document is e-filed.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy is required for overlength briefs when the court has granted leave to file the overlength brief.

(2) one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy is required for summary judgment motions, class certification motions, and their associated briefing (oppositions and replies).

the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies,

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

CRITICALCriminal cases

Paper chambers copies required for specific documents by noon next day, with NEF attached.

Mandatory paper chambers copies of e-filed documents must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box outside of the Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse - by noon on the day after filing. Documents will not be considered until paper chambers copies are submitted. Attach the NEF to the BACK of the chambers copy. Chambers copies delivered by Federal Express should not require the signature of the recipient. Paper chambers copies are required ONLY for plea agreements, sentencing position papers, motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents), stipulations, ex parte applications and orders in excess of three pages, and all trial-related documents.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiffs who e-file a complaint must deliver a paper copy to Judge Fischer's mailbox.

Plaintiffs who have electronically filed a complaint are ordered to provide a paper copy of the conformed complaint to Judge Fischer’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

A redlined version of the proposed amended pleading must be delivered to Chambers in paper form.

A “redlined” version of the proposed amended pleading must be delivered to Chambers (in paper form) and to Chambers email indicating all additions and deletions to the prior version of the pleading.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of exhibits exceeding 50 pages must be in a tabbed binder with a Table of Contents.

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the Chambers copy must be in a separately tabbed binder and include a Table of Contents.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Ex parte application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy is provided.

The application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy has been provided.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Documents will not be considered until paper Chambers copies are submitted, so paper Chambers copies of all documents for which priority processing is requested should be submitted on the same day as the filing. Paper Chambers copies should not require the signature of the recipient. The Court requires paper Chambers copies of only the following: Initial pleadings (notices of removal and related documents, complaints, counterclaims, cross claims, and answers); Joint Rule 26(f) Reports, motion papers, including motions in limine (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents); ex parte applications for temporary restraining orders; and all pre-trial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of exhibits exceeding 200 pages must be in a Slant D-Ring binder with tab dividers, three-hole punched with oversized holes.

If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the Chambers copy of such evidence, including a Table of Contents, must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents contained in the binder must be three-hole punched with the oversized 13/32" hole size, not the standard 9/32" hole size.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiffs who e-file a complaint must deliver a paper copy to Judge Fischer's mailbox.

Plaintiffs who have electronically filed a complaint are ordered to provide a paper copy of the conformed complaint to Judge Fischer’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

A redlined version of the proposed amended pleading must be delivered to Chambers in paper form.

A “redlined” version of the proposed amended pleading must be delivered to Chambers (in paper form) and to Chambers email indicating all additions and deletions to the prior version of the pleading.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of exhibits exceeding 50 pages must be in a tabbed binder with a Table of Contents.

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the Chambers copy must be in a separately tabbed binder and include a Table of Contents.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper chambers copies required for witness list and joint exhibit list.

Mandatory paper chambers copies must also be submitted.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Conformed paper chambers copies required for all documents; do not put in envelopes.

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper Chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Ex parte application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy is provided.

The application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy has been provided.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Documents will not be considered until paper Chambers copies are submitted, so paper Chambers copies of all documents for which priority processing is requested should be submitted on the same day as the filing. Paper Chambers copies should not require the signature of the recipient. The Court requires paper Chambers copies of only the following: Initial pleadings (notices of removal and related documents, complaints, counterclaims, cross claims, and answers); Joint Rule 26(f) Reports, motion papers, including motions in limine (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents); ex parte applications for temporary restraining orders; and all pre-trial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of exhibits exceeding 200 pages must be in a Slant D-Ring binder with tab dividers, three-hole punched with oversized holes.

If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the Chambers copy of such evidence, including a Table of Contents, must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents contained in the binder must be three-hole punched with the oversized 13/32" hole size, not the standard 9/32" hole size.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies of under seal documents must be delivered to Clerk’s Office intake in Santa Ana, not Judge Carter’s drop box

ALWAYS deliver the mandatory chambers copies of under seal documents to the intake section of the Clerk’s Office in Santa Ana. DO NOT deliver mandatory chambers copies of under seal documents to Judge Carter’s drop box on the 9th Floor.

Judge David O. Carter

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents must be in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope.

Judge David O. Carter

CRITICALCivil cases

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Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Conformed copies of moving papers and responses must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk at time of filing.

Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the time of filing.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney fee table courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers as editable Excel files.

The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at fla_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as a Microsoft Excel file with all restrictions removed so the spreadsheet can be edited.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Conformed copies of moving papers and responses must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk at time of filing.

Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the time of filing.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney fee table courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers as editable Excel files.

The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at fla_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as a Microsoft Excel file with all restrictions removed so the spreadsheet can be edited.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

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Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Tables must be attached, electronically filed, and emailed as editable Excel files.

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at fla_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as a Microsoft Excel file with all restrictions removed so the spreadsheet can be edited.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCriminal cases

B. Chambers Courtesy Copies

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Tables must be attached, electronically filed, and emailed as editable Excel files.

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at fla_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov as a Microsoft Excel file with all restrictions removed so the spreadsheet can be edited.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must email courtesy copies of specified trial documents to chambers in Word format on the day they are due.

The parties shall email copies of: (1) the Witness Lists, (2) the Joint Exhibit List, (3) the Joint Proposed FPTCO, (4) the Joint Agreed Upon Proposed Jury Instructions, (5) the Disputed Proposed Jury Instructions, (6) Joint Proposed Verdict Forms, and (7) Proposed Voir Dire Questions, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to chambers the day they are due at: FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Amended witness lists must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

Any Amended Witness List must be filed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial and emailed to FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must deliver two courtesy copies of trial exhibits to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on first day of trial.

The parties must present the following materials to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial: 1. The three sets of binders described above, with one (1) original set of trial exhibits for the jury, and two (2) copies of trial exhibits for the court.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCivil cases

Amended Joint Exhibit List must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

Any Amended Joint Exhibit List must be filed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial and emailed to FLA_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed application to seal documents (for sealing only certain documents) must be delivered to the chambers drop box by noon the following business day, comply with Local Rule 11 formatting (including backing requirements), be labeled “Mandatory Chambers Copy” on the front page, and have the notice of electronic filing attached to the back.

A mandatory chambers copy of the e-filed documents listed above shall be delivered to the drop box outside chambers no later than noon the following business day. All mandatory chambers copies shall fully comply with the document formatting requirements of Local Rule 11, including the “backing” requirements of Local Rule 11-4. Each document must be labeled prominently, “Mandatory Chambers Copy,” on the front page and the notice of electronic filing shall be attached to the back of the document.

Judge Fernando M. Olguin

CRITICAL

Conformed copies of moving, opposition, or notice of non-opposition papers must be hand-delivered to the Clerk’s Office 4th Floor on the day of e-filing.

On the day the documents are e-filed, a conformed copy of the moving, opposition or notice of non-opposition papers must be hand-delivered to the Clerk’s Office on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Judge Fernando M. Olguin

CRITICAL

All filed papers must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office 4th Floor by noon the following business day; copies must comply with Local Rules 11-3 and 11-4.1.1, with sanctions for non-compliance.

A copy of all papers filed with the court shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse, no later than 12:00 noon the following business day. All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of Local Rule 11-3 and the “backing” requirements of Local Rule 11-4.1.1. Counsel may be subject to sanctions for failure to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rules 11-3 and 11-4.1.1.

Judge Fernando M. Olguin

CRITICAL

A copy of the proposed order in WordPerfect or Word format must be emailed to chambers on the day of e-filing.

In addition, a copy of the proposed order in WordPerfect or Word format shall be e-mailed to chambers at fmo_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day the document is e-filed.

Judge Fernando M. Olguin

CRITICALCivil cases

Additionally, parties should submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Must provide courtesy copies of moving papers and responses to Magistrate Judge's chambers.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents.

Mandatory chambers copies of the following e-filed documents shall be delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana or sent via overnight mail: all motions and related documents (oppositions, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications (excluding pro hac vice applications) and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and all pretrial documents.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Excel tables for attorneys' fees motions must be emailed to chambers

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Sealed documents must be delivered to Clerk’s Office Intake window.

Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window, to be placed in the court’s internal mail box.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Additionally, parties should submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Must provide courtesy copies of moving papers and responses to Magistrate Judge's chambers.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents.

Mandatory chambers copies of the following e-filed documents shall be delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana or sent via overnight mail: all motions and related documents (oppositions, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications (excluding pro hac vice applications) and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and all pretrial documents.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Excel tables for attorneys' fees motions must be emailed to chambers

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of TRO documents required same day as filing.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Two copies of pretrial documents must be delivered to the court, stapled at top left, without blue backing.

Two (2) copies of all pretrial documents shall be delivered to the court, stapled once in the top left corner, and without blue backing.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

If aggregate motions in limine exceed 5, deliver 2 courtesy copies in organized binder with tabs, 7 days before Final Pretrial Conference, to Judge Slaughter's courtesy box.

If the total number of motions in limine filed by the parties in the aggregate exceeds five (5) motions, the parties shall deliver two (2) courtesy copies of the motions in limine, oppositions, and proposed orders to the court in an organized binder or folder. The binder or folder must be indexed with tabs or dividers on the right side designating the docket number of each initial motion and the date on which it was filed. The binder or folder must be organized by the filing date of the initial motion, and each motion and its proposed order shall be followed by the opposition to the motion and its proposed order. Each party is responsible for delivering all of the motion papers related to the motions in limine that party filed, including any oppositions filed by an opposing party in response. The binder or folder must be delivered to chambers seven (7) days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference but shall not be sent prior to the cut-off date for an opposing party to file an opposition to any outstanding motions in limine. All courtesy copies of pretrial filings shall be sent to Judge Slaughter’s courtesy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Two copies of pretrial documents must be delivered to the court, stapled at top left, without blue backing.

Two (2) copies of all pretrial documents shall be delivered to the court, stapled once in the top left corner, and without blue backing.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers as required by L.R. 5-4.4.2, and mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

If aggregate motions in limine exceed 5, deliver 2 courtesy copies in organized binder with tabs, 7 days before Final Pretrial Conference, to Judge Slaughter's courtesy box.

If the total number of motions in limine filed by the parties in the aggregate exceeds five (5) motions, the parties shall deliver two (2) courtesy copies of the motions in limine, oppositions, and proposed orders to the court in an organized binder or folder. The binder or folder must be indexed with tabs or dividers on the right side designating the docket number of each initial motion and the date on which it was filed. The binder or folder must be organized by the filing date of the initial motion, and each motion and its proposed order shall be followed by the opposition to the motion and its proposed order. Each party is responsible for delivering all of the motion papers related to the motions in limine that party filed, including any oppositions filed by an opposing party in response. The binder or folder must be delivered to chambers seven (7) days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference but shall not be sent prior to the cut-off date for an opposing party to file an opposition to any outstanding motions in limine. All courtesy copies of pretrial filings shall be sent to Judge Slaughter’s courtesy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICAL

If chambers copies are ordered, deliver to 10th floor chambers copy box or via overnight mail (no signature required for overnight).

If the court does order chambers copies, such copies shall be delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana or sent via overnight mail. If sent by overnight mail, the sender shall notify the delivery service that the signature of the recipient is not required.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window, to be placed in the court’s internal mail box. If the mandatory chambers copy of a document is an inch or more thick, the filing party should place the court’s copy in a three-ring binder (no blue backing is required).

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICAL

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies are not required for civil cases filed via CM/ECF; parties are prohibited from delivering them unless ordered.

Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Local Rules, Judge Slaughter does not require parties to provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of documents filed through the court’s CM/ECF System in civil cases unless otherwise ordered by the court. No party shall deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy to Judge Slaughter in a civil case unless specifically ordered to do so.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of discovery documents are prohibited from being delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

Please do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

CRITICALCivil cases

Replies to motions in limine must include courtesy copies delivered to Court chambers.

Any replies are to be filed and personally served four (4) days before the FPTC and courtesy copies are to be delivered to Court chambers.

Judge George H. Wu

CRITICALCriminal cases

Joint status statement with courtesy copy required by Friday before status conference

Upon completion of the meet and confer referenced in paragraph 1 above, no later than the Friday before the status conference, the parties shall file (with a courtesy copy to delivered to the Court’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse) a joint statement that includes the following information:

Judge George H. Wu

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of exhibits must be delivered to judge's courtesy box by noon Wednesday before trial.

the judge’s courtesy box located outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the First Street Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the start of trial.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of pretrial documents must be delivered in binder-ready format to Judge Vera's chambers.

Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents listed above shall be delivered to Judge Vera’s Chambers copy box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Chambers copies must be delivered in a “binder-ready” state, meaning they must be three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs, and stapled only in the top left corner.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Excel tables for attorney fee motions must be emailed to chambers with editing enabled.

The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the Court’s chambers email address at HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of all motion-related documents required by noon next business day, binder-ready.

The Court requires chambers copies of all e- filed motion-related documents (i.e., moving papers, oppositions and replies), as well as all associated exhibits. Chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Vera’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be “binder ready” (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits tabbed).

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of exhibits must be delivered to judge's courtesy box by noon Wednesday before trial.

the judge’s courtesy box located outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the First Street Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the start of trial.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of pretrial documents must be delivered in binder-ready format to Judge Vera's chambers.

Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents listed above shall be delivered to Judge Vera’s Chambers copy box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Chambers copies must be delivered in a “binder-ready” state, meaning they must be three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs, and stapled only in the top left corner.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of all e-filed documents should be delivered to Judge Vera’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be “binder ready” (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Pretrial documents must be emailed to chambers and delivered as binder-ready copies.

All pretrial documents listed above, including any amended documents, shall be filed and emailed to Chambers the day set forth in the schedule that they are due. Except for motions in limine and oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, counsel shall email all of the above, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Mandatory Chambers Copies of electronically filed pretrial documents listed above shall be delivered to Judge Vera’s Chambers copy box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Chambers copies must be delivered in a “binder-ready” state, meaning they must be three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs, and stapled only in the top left corner.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for all motion-related documents, delivered next business day by noon, binder-ready.

The Court requires chambers copies of all e- filed motion-related documents (i.e., moving papers, oppositions and replies), as well as all associated exhibits. Chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Vera’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be “binder ready” (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits tabbed).

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICAL

Excel tables with no restrictions must be emailed to chambers as courtesy copies.

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the Court’s chambers email address at HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICAL

Chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day, binder-ready (3-hole punched, no staples, tabbed exhibits).

Chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Vera’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be “binder ready” (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits tabbed).

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of all e-filed documents should be delivered to Judge Vera’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be “binder ready” (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies for sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached to the front.

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for all motion-related documents, delivered next business day by noon, binder-ready.

The Court requires chambers copies of all e- filed motion-related documents (i.e., moving papers, oppositions and replies), as well as all associated exhibits. Chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Vera’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by no later than noon on the following business day after filing, and shall be “binder ready” (i.e., three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples, and with any exhibits tabbed).

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICAL

Ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and are rarely granted. All ex parte applications must be sent in PDF version to HDV_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov along with a Word version of the proposed order.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies of under seal documents must not be delivered to Judge Selna's drop box on the 10th floor in Santa Ana.

Santa Ana, DO NOT deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of Under Seal Documents to Judge Selna’s Drop Box in the 10" Floor.

Judge James V. Selna

CRITICALCriminal cases

The filer will deliver the following documents to the Intake Window: one conformed copy of the application, one copy of the proposed order, and one copy of the proposed under seal document. (These are the Court's Mandatory Chambers Copies) NO envelopes are used. ... The emailed documents and Mandatory Chambers (hard copies) are due to the Court by 12 noon the day after the e-filing of the Notice of Manual Filing. ALWAYS deliver the Mandatory Chambers Copies of Under Seal Documents to the Intake Section of the Clerk's Office in Santa Ana, DO NOT deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of Under Seal Documents to Judge Selna's Drop Box in the 10" Floor.

Judge James V. Selna

CRITICALCriminal cases

The filer delivers a copy of each document, with the applicable proof of service, to be filed in the action to the Intake Window. No Notice of Manual Filing is required because you are not able to e-file in a sealed action. (These are the Court's Mandatory Chambers Copies) NO envelopes are used.

Judge James V. Selna

CRITICALCriminal cases

The filer will deliver the following documents to the Intake Window: one conformed copy of the application, one copy of the proposed order, and one copy of the proposed under seal document. (These are the Court's Mandatory Chambers Copies) NO envelopes are used. ... The emailed documents and Mandatory Chambers (hard copies) are due to the Court by 12 noon the day after the e-filing of the Notice of Manual Filing. ALWAYS deliver the Mandatory Chambers Copies of Under Seal Documents to the Intake Section of the Clerk's Office in Santa Ana, DO NOT deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of Under Seal Documents to Judge Selna's Drop Box in the 10" Floor.

Judge James V. Selna

CRITICALCriminal cases

The filer delivers a copy of each document, with the applicable proof of service, to be filed in the action to the Intake Window. No Notice of Manual Filing is required because you are not able to e-file in a sealed action. (These are the Court's Mandatory Chambers Copies) NO envelopes are used.

Judge James V. Selna

CRITICALCivil cases

A courtesy copy of all e-filed pleadings must be delivered to Judge Selna's drop box by noon the next day.

A courtesy copy of all electronically filed pleadings shall be delivered to Judge Selna's courtesy copy drop on the tenth floor at the rear of the elevator lobby by noon the day following filing.

Judge James V. Selna

CRITICALCivil cases

Conformed courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.

As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the "Courtesy Box", located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the "e-filing."

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

Conformed courtesy copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.

As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the 'Courtesy Box', located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

One chambers copy required for specific document types.

5. Mandatory Chambers Copies. Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents.

A copy of every motion related document filed must be delivered to the chambers drop box outside Courtroom 1 ("the mandatory chambers copy").

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

One chambers copy required for specific document types.

5. Mandatory Chambers Copies. Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Report required by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after e-filing.

Mandatory paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Bernal's drop box outside the door of Courtroom 1 by 5:00 p.m. on the first court day following the e-filing.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

Failure to deliver compliant chambers copies may result in rescheduling or sanctions.

If the filing party and their counsel fail to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

Chambers copies must be delivered to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. the day after e-filing.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day following the "e-filing."

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

Discovery-related chambers copies must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge, not the District Judge.

Counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case rather than to this Court.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

A conformed courtesy copy of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box.

As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the “Courtesy Box”, located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor at United States District Court, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, California 92501.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide one conformed chambers copy of motions, ex parte applications, and Joint Rule 26(f) reports.

Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents: Civil matters: Motions and related documents (opposition, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and Joint Rule 26(f) reports;

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies must include CM/ECF header, not obscure it with binding, and should be stapled in upper left corner without two-hole punching or blue-backing.

Mandatory chambers’ copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include the CM/ECFgenerated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.). Any stapling or binding should not obscure the CM/ECF-generated header. The Court prefers that chambers’ copies not be two-hole punched or blue-backed; when possible, staple each copy only in the upper left hand corner.

Judge John A. Kronstadt

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies must include CM/ECF header, not obscure it with binding, and should be stapled in upper left corner without two-hole punching or blue-backing.

Mandatory chambers’ copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include the CM/ECFgenerated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.). Any stapling or binding should not obscure the CM/ECF-generated header. The Court prefers that chambers’ copies not be two-hole punched or blue-backed; when possible, staple each copy only in the upper left hand corner.

Judge John A. Kronstadt

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies required only for materials not filed on electronic docket, such as physical media or documents filed in other cases/districts.

Mandatory chambers’ copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5 (Civil). However, the Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts).

Judge John A. Kronstadt

CRITICALCivil cases

Discovery papers must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's chambers, not District Judge.

Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please deliver mandatory chambers’ copies of discovery-related papers to the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case rather than to this Court.

Judge John A. Kronstadt

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF with header visible; prefer single staple in upper left corner.

Mandatory chambers’ copies of documents that have been electronically filed must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.). Any stapling or binding should not obscure the CM/ECF-generated header. The Court prefers that chambers’ copies not be two-hole punched or blue-backed; when possible, staple each copy only in the upper left hand corner.

Judge John A. Kronstadt

CRITICALCivil cases

Class settlement motions require editable Excel courtesy copy emailed to chambers.

An editable, electronic courtesy copy shall be prepared in Microsoft Excel and emailed to the Court’s Chambers’ email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov formatted for use with Microsoft Excel.

Judge John A. Kronstadt

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copy of attorney fees tables must be emailed in editable Excel format.

The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the Court’s Chambers’ email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, which shall be prepared in Microsoft Excel and have all restrictions removed so that the spreadsheet can be edited.

Judge John A. Kronstadt

CRITICALCivil cases

3 copies of witness lists needed at trial (testimony order and alphabetical).

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide three (3) copies of the witness lists in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify and three (3) copies of witness lists in alphabetical order.

Judge John A. Kronstadt

CRITICAL

A mandatory paper chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the document listed above must be delivered to Judge Walter’s courtesy box, located outside of Chambers, on the 7th floor, by 10:00 a.m. on the day after submission (or as otherwise instructed).

Judge John F. Walter

CRITICAL

E-filed sealed documents require mandatory chambers copies in sealed envelopes with title page attachments.

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Judge John F. Walter

CRITICAL

A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers as required by L.R. 5-4.4.2,

Judge John F. Walter

CRITICAL

Upon grant of Application for Leave for In Camera Review, deliver copies of in camera review documents to judge's chambers per chambers procedures.

If your Application is granted, you will be responsible for delivering copies of the documents directly to the judge’s chambers, in accordance with the judge’s procedures.

Judge John F. Walter

CRITICAL

A mandatory paper chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the document listed above must be delivered to Judge Walter’s courtesy box, located outside of Chambers, on the 7th floor, by 10:00 a.m. on the day after submission (or as otherwise instructed).

Judge John F. Walter

CRITICALCivil cases

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”).

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICALCivil cases

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).

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICALCivil cases

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”).

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICAL

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”).

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICAL

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.

Judge John W. Holcomb

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies are mandatory for motions to review and reconsider discovery orders, delivered to both District and Magistrate Judge.

As to all filings related to motions for review and reconsideration of a discovery order, counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies to both the District Judge and the Magistrate Judge.

Judge Josephine L Staton

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of discovery motion review filings must be delivered to both District and Magistrate Judges.

As to all filings related to motions for review and reconsideration of a discovery order, counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies to both the District Judge and the Magistrate Judge.

Judge Josephine L. Staton

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of discovery motion review filings must be delivered to both District and Magistrate Judges.

As to all filings related to motions for review and reconsideration of a discovery order, counsel shall deliver mandatory chambers copies to both the District Judge and the Magistrate Judge.

Judge Josephine L. Staton

CRITICALCriminal cases

Government counsel must provide CRD with a separate exhibit binder per witness before the witness testifies.

Additionally, before each witness takes the stand, Government counsel shall provide the CRD with: d. A separate binder for each witness that contains only those exhibits the government expects to use when examining each witness.

Judge Josephine L. Staton

CRITICALCriminal cases

Government counsel must provide CRD with 5 copies each of witness and exhibit lists by the first day of trial.

No later than the first day of trial, Government counsel shall provide the CRD with the following: a. Five copies of the government’s witness list; b. Five copies of the government’s exhibit list;

Judge Josephine L. Staton

CRITICALCriminal cases

Government counsel must deliver tabbed exhibit binders (2 for court, 1 for defense) to CRD by the first day of trial.

c. Binders containing the government’s original exhibits, separated by divider tabs containing exhibit numbers. Specifically, counsel must deliver two sets for the Court (one for the bench and one for the witness stand (which will be submitted to the jury after trial)), and a set for defense counsel.

Judge Josephine L. Staton

CRITICALCriminal cases

Government counsel must provide CRD with 5 copies each of witness and exhibit lists by the first day of trial.

No later than the first day of trial, Government counsel shall provide the CRD with the following: a. Five copies of the government’s witness list; b. Five copies of the government’s exhibit list;

Judge Josephine L. Staton

CRITICALCriminal cases

Government counsel must deliver tabbed exhibit binders (2 for court, 1 for defense) to CRD by the first day of trial.

c. Binders containing the government’s original exhibits, separated by divider tabs containing exhibit numbers. Specifically, counsel must deliver two sets for the Court (one for the bench and one for the witness stand (which will be submitted to the jury after trial)), and a set for defense counsel.

Judge Josephine L. Staton

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box; if too large, courier must buzz chambers for delivery.

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICALCivil cases

If binders don't fit in chambers box, courier must buzz chambers for delivery at courtroom doors

If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibit binders and electronic copies must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box

The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy required for overlength briefs when the court grants leave to file such briefs, delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box in Riverside.

one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide three copies of the exhibit list to the CRD on the first day of trial.

On the first day of Trial, counsel shall provide three copies of the exhibit list to the CRD.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions, class certification motions, and all associated briefing (oppositions, replies), delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box in Riverside.

the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies,

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Three exhibit binders and electronic exhibit copies must be delivered to chambers' Mandatory Chambers Copies box, with alternative delivery if they do not fit.

The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Three exhibit binders must be prepared for the CRD, Court, and witness

Counsel shall prepare three exhibit binders: (1) an original for the CRD, which shall be tagged with the appropriate exhibit tags in the upper right hand corner of the first page of each exhibit, (2) one copy for the Court, and (3) one copy for the witness.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box; if too large, courier must buzz chambers for delivery.

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Hard copy and electronic deposition copies must be delivered to chambers’ Mandatory Chambers Copies box, or buzz chambers for delivery at courtroom doors if too large.

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to specific location.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, located on the third floor of the George E. Brown Federal Building, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA 92501.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Word format copy of proposed order must be emailed to chambers on the day of e-filing.

a copy of the proposed order in Word format shall be e-mailed to chambers at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day the document is e-filed.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy required for overlength briefs when the court grants leave to file such briefs, delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box in Riverside.

one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions, class certification motions, and all associated briefing (oppositions, replies), delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box in Riverside.

the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies,

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Word format copy of proposed order must be emailed to chambers on the day of e-filing.

a copy of the proposed order in Word format shall be e-mailed to chambers at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day the document is e-filed.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of fee table must be emailed to opposing counsel and chambers.

The courtesy copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Three copies of the trial witness list must be provided to the CRD on the first day of trial

On the first day of trial, counsel shall provide three copies of witness lists, in the order in which the witnesses may be called to testify to the CRD, in the following form: Witness Name Date Called to Testify 1. John Doe 2. Jane Roe

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide three copies of the exhibit list to the CRD on the first day of trial.

On the first day of Trial, counsel shall provide three copies of the exhibit list to the CRD.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Three exhibit binders and electronic exhibit copies must be delivered to chambers' Mandatory Chambers Copies box, with alternative delivery if they do not fit.

The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Three exhibit binders must be prepared for the CRD, Court, and witness

Counsel shall prepare three exhibit binders: (1) an original for the CRD, which shall be tagged with the appropriate exhibit tags in the upper right hand corner of the first page of each exhibit, (2) one copy for the Court, and (3) one copy for the witness.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Hard copy and electronic deposition copies must be delivered to chambers’ Mandatory Chambers Copies box, or buzz chambers for delivery at courtroom doors if too large.

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney's fees table must be attached, filed electronically, and courtesy copies emailed in editable Excel format to opposing counsel and chambers.

The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to specific location.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, located on the third floor of the George E. Brown Federal Building, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA 92501.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies are generally discouraged but required for summary judgment/class certification motions and overlength briefs.

The Court does not require chambers copies of any motion papers or exhibits and discourages the parties from sending chambers courtesy copies, with the following exceptions: the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies, and (2) one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of the attorney fee table must be in editable Excel format and emailed to opposing counsel and chambers.

The courtesy copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Deliver the three exhibit binders and devices containing electronic exhibits to the Mandatory Chambers Copies box, or buzz chambers for delivery at the courtroom doors if they do not fit.

The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICAL

Hard-copy depositions and devices containing electronic copies must be delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box.

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box.

Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

CRITICALCivil cases

Class settlement attorney fee table must be emailed to chambers in editable Excel format.

A copy of the table shall be emailed to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Excel format and have all restrictions removed so that the spreadsheet can be edited.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCivil cases

Motion opponent has no obligation to deliver courtesy copies.

The motion opponent has no obligation to deliver courtesy copies; instead, the

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon on court day after submission.

A non-blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers’ copy of the documents listed above (all in one envelope) must be delivered to this Court’s courtesy box, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, by noon on the court day after submission.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p.m. next court day.

agreements; and (v) sentencing position papers. Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, no later than 12:00 p.m. on the court day following the filing of the document.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies required for disputed jury instructions.

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies required for joint statement of the case.

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case, if applicable.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon.

A non-blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers’ copy of the document(s) as listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to this Court’s courtesy box, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, by noon

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies not required; paper copies will be refused or destroyed.

Chambers copies are not required. Unless subject to Local Rule 5-4.2, paper copies of any documents delivered to the Court will be refused or destroyed, and not considered.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case, if applicable.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon.

A non-blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers’ copy of the document(s) as listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to this Court’s courtesy box, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, by noon

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case, if applicable.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCivil cases

Except for motions in limine, oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, Counsel shall email all of the below pretrial documents, including any amended documents, in Microsoft Word format to MCS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed copies of all filed documents.

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed Chambers copies of all documents.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICAL

Mandatory paper chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald's drop box by 12:00 p.m. on the first court day after e-filing.

Mandatory paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald’s drop box located outside of the Clerk's office on the fourth floor of the courthouse, 350 West First Street, by 12:00 p.m. on the first court day after the e-filing.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald's mailbox by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.

Mandatory paper Chambers copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald’s mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after the filing date, or on the same day if priority processing is requested.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICAL

Counsel must submit an original and a copy of the exhibit binders to the Court.

Counsel shall submit to the Court an original and copy of the binders.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed Chambers copies of all documents; further details are on the judge's website.

Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed Chambers copies of all documents. Counsel should consult the Court’s website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov, Judges’ Procedures and Schedules, Hon. Michael W. Fitzgerald, for further information regarding Chambers copies and motion procedures.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICAL

Three copies of the party's (or joint) witness list, in the order the witnesses may be called, must be submitted to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial.

Three copies of the party’s (or joint) witness list in the order in which the witnesses may be called to testify.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICAL

Two sets of binders containing a copy of each exhibit, tabbed with numbers, must be submitted for the Court's use; exhibit tags are not necessary on these copies.

Two (sets of) binders with a copy of each exhibit tabbed with numbers as described above for use by the Court. (Exhibit tags are not necessary on these copies.)

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICAL

Three copies of the joint exhibit list in the form specified in Local Rule 16-5 (Civil), which shall also be sent in Word or WordPerfect format to the Chambers email box no later than noon on the Monday before trial.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICAL

On the first day of trial, one set of binders of original exhibits must be submitted with the Court's exhibit tags (yellow for plaintiff, blue for defendant) stapled to the front upper right corner showing case number, case name, and exhibit number.

The binder of original exhibits with the Court’s exhibit tags, yellow tags for plaintiff and blue tags for defendant, stapled to the front of the exhibit at the upper right-hand corner with the case number, case name, and exhibit number placed on each tag.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald

CRITICAL

Chambers/courtesy copies must not be provided; the Court will issue an order requesting them only in the rare instances it wants them.

Please do not provide chambers/courtesy copies. In the rare instance in which the Court would like chambers copies for a particular situation, the Court will issue an order requesting them.

Judge Michelle Williams Court

CRITICAL

On the first day of trial, parties must promptly deliver to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk the exhibit binder set and one copy of deposition transcript excerpts for the Court's use.

The parties must promptly present the following materials to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial: 1. The single set of binders described above 2. One copy of any excerpts of deposition transcripts to be used as trial as evidence. This copy is for the Court’s use. The parties must use their own copies during trial.

Judge Michelle Williams Court

CRITICAL

Parties must deliver a portable storage device (e.g., USB flash drive) containing electronic versions of all trial exhibits and deposition excerpts to the judge's courtesy box outside the Clerk's Office by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before trial.

In addition to providing the single set of three-ring binders discussed above, the parties must also submit to the Court an easily accessible portable storage device (e.g., a USB flash drive) containing electronic versions of all exhibits and any excerpts of deposition transcripts to be used at trial, either as evidence or for impeachment. The storage device must be delivered to the judge’s courtesy box located outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before the start of trial.

Judge Michelle Williams Court

CRITICALCriminal cases

Government counsel must provide 3 paper copies of the witness list to the CRD at the Exhibit Conference.

a. Three copies of the government’s witness list, which shall also be sent in Word format to the Chambers e-mail box;

Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of declarations and evidentiary objections required.

Courtesy copies of the declarations and evidentiary objections shall be deposited in the

Judge Otis D Wright Ii

CRITICALCivil cases

Three courtesy copies of final exhibit list required on first day of trial.

On the first day of trial, the parties must lodge with the Court Clerk three (3) copies of the of the final exhibit list.

Judge Otis D Wright Ii

CRITICALCivil cases

Three courtesy copies of witness list required on first day of trial.

On the first day of trial, the parties must lodge with the Court three (3) copies of the witness list, which shall include the names of the witness in the approximate order in which they may be called to testify.

Judge Otis D Wright Ii

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, substantial evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.

Courtesy Copies: The Court requires courtesy copies only for Motions for Summary Judgment, motions necessitating a substantial evidentiary record, and pretrial documents. FOR THESE FILINGS ONLY, the Court requires one mandatory chambers copy of all related filed documents.

Judge Otis D Wright Ii

CRITICALCivil cases

Patent file history and electronic copies must be sent directly to Judge Wright's chambers, not filed with Clerk.

The patent file history and the associated flash drives, CD-ROMs, or DVDs should be sent directly to Judge Wright’s chambers and not filed with the Clerk’s office or via CM/ECF.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of attorney-fee tables must be editable Excel spreadsheets emailed to chambers.

The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the court’s chambers email address at FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of the specified e-filed motions, related papers, ex parte applications and related papers (except pro hac vice applications), and pretrial documents are mandatory and must be delivered to the chambers copy box or sent by overnight mail.

Mandatory chambers copies of the following e-filed documents shall be delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana or sent via overnight mail: all motions and related documents (oppositions, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications (excluding pro hac vice applications) and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and all pretrial documents.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon on the day following filing.

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window for placement in the court’s internal mail box.

Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window, to be placed in the court’s internal mail box.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the day they are filed.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers with copies of the moving papers and responses.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Conformed courtesy copies of motion papers must be delivered to the courtesy box by 2:00 p.m. the next business day, without blue backing.

For these motions only, conformed courtesy copies of moving, opposition, and reply papers shall be delivered to the courtesy box on the 4th FLOOR of the U.S. Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, by 2:00 p.m. the following business day. Courtesy copies shall NOT be blue-backed.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies are required for motions for summary judgment.

Courtesy copies are not required, except for motions for summary judgment or motions involving a

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, substantial evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.

Courtesy Copies: The Court requires courtesy copies only for Motions for Summary Judgment, motions necessitating a substantial evidentiary record, and pretrial documents. FOR THESE FILINGS ONLY, the Court requires one mandatory chambers copy of all related filed documents.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in a three-ring binder with specific ordering and tabs.

The parties must submit courtesy copies of all PTC documents, to be prepared and delivered to chambers as follows: (i) One copy of all PTC documents (i.e., both plaintiff’s documents and defendant’s documents) shall be delivered to the Court in one three-ring binder; (ii) Each document shall be separated by numerical side-tabs, and shall be placed in the following order: (1) Proposed Pretrial Conference Order; (2) Plaintiff’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (3) Defendant’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (4) Joint Witness List; (5) Joint Exhibit List and Stipulation; (6) Plaintiff’s Proposed Verdict Form; (7) Defendant’s Proposed Verdict Form; (8) Joint Proposed Jury Instructions; (9) Plaintiff’s Disputed Jury Instructions; (10) Defendant’s Disputed Jury Instructions; (11) Joint Statement of the Case; (12) Proposed Voir Dire Questions; (13) Joint Report re: Settlement; and (14) Other Pretrial documents; and (iii) The binder shall include a Table of Contents.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Two sets of trial exhibits required for clerk on first day of trial.

Counsel must deliver two sets of exhibits to the Court Clerk (one for witnesses and one for the Judge) on the morning of the first day of trial as follows:

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Terminology document required for Court Reporter with PTCO.

Each party must file with the Court, at the same time counsel lodges the PTCO, a document for the Court Reporter that contains proper names, unusual or scientific terms, or any other foreign or uncommon words that are likely to be used by the parties during the PTC and the Trial.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.

Courtesy Copies: The Court requires courtesy copies only for Motions for Summary Judgment, motions necessitating a substantial evidentiary record, and pretrial documents. FOR THESE FILINGS ONLY, the Court requires one mandatory chambers copy of all related filed documents.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Three copies of exhibit list required.

(iii) Three (3) copies of the exhibit list.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in one three-ring binder with specific tab order and TOC.

The parties must submit courtesy copies of all PTC documents, to be prepared and delivered to chambers as follows: (i) One copy of all PTC documents (i.e., both plaintiff’s documents and defendant’s documents) shall be delivered to the Court in one three-ring binder; (ii) Each document shall be separated by numerical side-tabs, and shall be placed in the following order: (1) Proposed Pretrial Conference Order; (2) Plaintiff’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (3) Defendant’s Memorandum and Contentions of Facts and Law; (4) Joint Witness List; (5) Joint Exhibit List and Stipulation; (6) Plaintiff’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; (7) Defendant’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; (8) Joint Report re: Settlement; and (9) Other Pretrial documents; (iii) The binder shall include a Table of Contents.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of the specified e-filed motions, related papers, ex parte applications and related papers (except pro hac vice applications), and pretrial documents are mandatory and must be delivered to the chambers copy box or sent by overnight mail.

Mandatory chambers copies of the following e-filed documents shall be delivered to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th Floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana or sent via overnight mail: all motions and related documents (oppositions, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications (excluding pro hac vice applications) and related documents (oppositions and exhibits); and all pretrial documents.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon on the day following filing.

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window for placement in the court’s internal mail box.

Mandatory chambers copies of sealed documents shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office Intake window, to be placed in the court’s internal mail box.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the day they are filed.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers with copies of the moving papers and responses.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Conformed courtesy copies of motion papers must be delivered to the courtesy box by 2:00 p.m. the next business day, without blue backing.

For these motions only, conformed courtesy copies of moving, opposition, and reply papers shall be delivered to the courtesy box on the 4th FLOOR of the U.S. Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, by 2:00 p.m. the following business day. Courtesy copies shall NOT be blue-backed.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of declarations and objections must be deposited.

Courtesy copies of the declarations and evidentiary objections shall be deposited in the

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies are required for motions for summary judgment.

Courtesy copies are not required, except for motions for summary judgment or motions involving a

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

Two sets of exhibits required for trial (witnesses and Judge).

Counsel must deliver two sets of exhibits to the Court Clerk (one for witnesses and one for the Judge) on the morning of the first day of trial as follows:

Judge Otis D. Wright II

CRITICALCivil cases

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

Judge Percy Anderson

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

Judge Percy Anderson

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

Judge Percy Anderson

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

Judge Percy Anderson

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of under seal documents must be placed in a manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'.

Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.”

Judge R. Gary Klausner

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits and declarations.

Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable.

Judge R. Gary Klausner

CRITICALCivil cases

One tabbed bench book copy of all exhibits (no Court tags) must be submitted to Courtroom Deputy on first day of trial for Court use.

One bench book with a copy of each exhibit for use by the Court, tabbed with numbers as described above. (Court's exhibit tags not necessary.)

Judge R. Gary Klausner

CRITICALCivil cases

2 matters for hearing. Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these papers to this Court.

Judge R. Gary Klausner

CRITICALCivil cases

No chambers or courtesy copies of applications to seal or associated documents are allowed for non-sealed civil cases.

With regard to Under-seal Documents in Non-sealed Civil Cases (L.R. 79-5.2.2), the filing party shall not provide a chambers or courtesy copy of the Application or any associated documents.

Judge R. Gary Klausner

CRITICALCivil cases

Sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits; blue-backs and hole punches not required.

Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable. Blue-backs and hole punches are not required. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.”

Judge R. Gary Klausner

CRITICALCivil cases

Sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits; blue-backs and hole punches not required.

Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable. Blue-backs and hole punches are not required. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.”

Judge R. Gary Klausner

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies are not required for any sealing requests.

No chambers copies are necessary.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Ordered chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Murillo’s fourth floor mailbox at the specified courthouse address.

If ordered, Chambers Copies or materials must be delivered to Judge Murillo’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse, 350 West First Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide copies of motion for review and responses to the Magistrate Judge's chambers.

Counsel shall provide copies of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge chambers.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required only when ordered; materials not on electronic docket must be delivered to chambers by noon following business day, tabbed, no blue backing.

Parties are not required to submit chambers copies unless specifically ordered by the Court. The Court does require copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for the case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts). Materials, and if ordered, chambers copies, must be delivered to Judge Murillo’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse, 350 West First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Where applicable, exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed. Mandatory Chambers Copies need NOT be blue backed. Materials not filed on the electronic docket must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies are not required for any sealing requests.

No chambers copies are necessary.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Paper copies of documents other than required chambers copies are prohibited unless requested by the court.

Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Chambers copies are prohibited except when court-ordered or for ex parte TRO applications.

The parties must not provide chambers copies unless specifically ordered by the court, or in case of an ex parte application for a temporary restraining order (TRO).

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Ordered chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Murillo’s fourth floor mailbox at the specified courthouse address.

If ordered, Chambers Copies or materials must be delivered to Judge Murillo’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse, 350 West First Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide copies of motion for review and responses to the Magistrate Judge's chambers.

Counsel shall provide copies of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge chambers.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Paper copies of documents other than required chambers copies are prohibited unless requested by the court.

Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Chambers copies are prohibited except when court-ordered or for ex parte TRO applications.

The parties must not provide chambers copies unless specifically ordered by the court, or in case of an ex parte application for a temporary restraining order (TRO).

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 p.m. the next business day after electronic filing.

Chambers copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Chambers copies are required for materials not filed on the electronic docket (e.g., CDs, DVDs, USBs, external filings).

The Court does require copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for the case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts).

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

TRO-related documents require mandatory chambers copies same day as filing; application not considered until copy provided.

For TROs, the parties must provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed. The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties should submit one paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Garnett’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se Litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties should submit one paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Garnett’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se Litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties should submit one paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Garnett’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se Litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties should submit one paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Garnett’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se Litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCivil cases

One mandatory chambers copy required for MSJ, delivered to chambers copy box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header and NEF.

The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings. ... All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Garnett’s chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. “Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.) at the top of each page; and (2) the NEF [notice of electronic filing] (see L.R. 5-

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day filed; application not considered until copy is provided.

For TROs, the parties must provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed. The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCivil cases

One mandatory chambers copy required for MSJ, delivered to chambers copy box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header and NEF.

The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings. ... All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Garnett’s chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. “Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.) at the top of each page; and (2) the NEF [notice of electronic filing] (see L.R. 5-

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day filed; application not considered until copy is provided.

For TROs, the parties must provide Mandatory Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed. The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCriminal cases

Government must deliver mandatory chambers copy to Judge Garnett's mailbox by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.

The government must provide a Mandatory Chambers Copy of each document delivered to Judge Garnett’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after the filing date.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

CRITICALCivil cases

Joint trial binder must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM on trial filing due date.

Additionally, parties must deliver a joint trial binder containing all pretrial documents, indexed and with accompanying table of contents, to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICALCivil cases

All original filings are to be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 5.4. The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICALCivil cases

No courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes’ chambers.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM next day

Chambers Copies must be delivered to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies required for discovery papers unless waived.

Unless the assigned Magistrate Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM next day

Chambers Copies must be delivered to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of motions in limine and exhibits must be tabbed, in a three-ring binder, and combined in a 3-inch binder if possible.

The Mandatory Chambers Copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder. The government’s and Defendants’ motions should be placed together in a single 3-inch binder if possible; if these materials do not fit easily into a 3-inch binder, the parties may submit separate binders. In either case, each motion should be tabbed and accompanied by the corresponding Memorandum of Opposition.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

USB flash drives with exhibits must be delivered to Judge Sykes’ Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 2.

The USB flash drive should be delivered to Judge Sykes’ “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Government must deliver three copies each of indictment/information and witness list to CRD on the first day of trial.

The government must present the following materials to the CRD the first day of trial: 1. Three (3) copies of the indictment/information; 2. Three (3) copies of the government’s witness list;

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Joint Statement of the Case must be emailed to Chambers before voir dire commences.

The parties must file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

The parties must deliver a joint, indexed trial binder containing all pretrial documents and a table of contents to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. on the day trial filings are due.

Additionally, parties must deliver a joint trial binder containing all pretrial documents, indexed and with accompanying table of contents, to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

A mandatory chambers copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder.

The Mandatory Chambers Copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies required for summary judgment motions, preliminary injunction motions, and trial documents; must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. next day with tabs and proposed orders; pro se exempt.

Mandatory Chambers Copies are required for the following filings: motion for summary judgment (oppositions, reply, exhibits); motion(s) for preliminary injunction (oppositions, reply, exhibits); and trial documents. Courtesy Copies must contain any applicable Proposed Orders and include tabs and/or dividers to separate any filings, declarations, or exhibits. Chambers Copies must be delivered to the "Courtesy Box" located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing. All Mandatory Chambers Copies must comply with the document formatting requirements of Local Rule 11-3, except for the blue-backing requirement of Local Rule 11-4.1, which is waived. If the filing party and its counsel fail to deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rule 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

All original filings are to be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 5.4. The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary judgment;

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Proposed order must be emailed to Chambers in Word format on the day of filing.

In addition, a copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the day the document is filed.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Provide an additional copy of the redlined version to chambers by email on the same day as filing.

An additional copy of the redlined version must be provided to Chambers by email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the same day that the Stipulation or Motion is filed electronically.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses for a motion for review.

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Counsel must deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge; parties must not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

Unless the assigned Magistrate Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes’ chambers.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Mandatory paper chambers copy of Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to chambers drop box by 5 PM on first court day after e-filing.

Mandatory paper chambers copies of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Sykes’ drop box outside the door of Courtroom 2 by 5:00 PM on the first court day following the e-filing.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

USB flash drives with exhibits must be delivered to Judge Sykes’ Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 2.

The USB flash drive should be delivered to Judge Sykes’ “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses for a motion for review.

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Government must deliver three copies each of indictment/information and witness list to CRD on the first day of trial.

The government must present the following materials to the CRD the first day of trial: 1. Three (3) copies of the indictment/information; 2. Three (3) copies of the government’s witness list;

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Counsel must deliver mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge; parties must not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

Unless the assigned Magistrate Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes’ chambers.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

A mandatory chambers copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder.

The Mandatory Chambers Copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Joint Statement of the Case must be emailed to Chambers before voir dire commences.

The parties must file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy is required only for specified filed documents (class certification, class approval, summary judgment motions, and others listed).

The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

An additional copy of the redlined pleading must be emailed to Chambers (SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) on the same day the amended pleading is filed electronically; absent good cause, failure to comply results in the amended pleading being struck.

An additional copy of the redlined pleading must be provided to Chambers by email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the same day that the amended pleading is filed electronically.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Failure to deliver a fully compliant mandatory chambers copy may result in rescheduling of related hearings and sanctions; pro se parties are exempt.

If the filing party and its counsel fail to deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rule 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge, and parties must not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes’ chambers.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Counsel must deliver chambers copies of the motion for review papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies must include any applicable proposed orders and use tabs or dividers to separate filings, declarations, and exhibits.

Courtesy Copies must contain any applicable Proposed Orders and include tabs and/or dividers to separate any filings, declarations, or exhibits.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICAL

Chambers copies must be placed in the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 2 (2nd floor, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, CA) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day after filing.

Chambers Copies must be delivered to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties should submit one (1) paper copies of all MSJ filings to Judge Hsu’s mailbox on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro Se litigants are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copy required for MSJ and 26(f) Reports, delivered by noon next business day; voluminous documents (>500 pages) allowed second business day.

The parties must deliver to Judge Hsu’s chambers copy box located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy (a paper copy that is sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the motion) only for Motions for Summary Judgment filings and 26(f) Reports. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. If, however, the electronically filed document is particularly voluminous (more than 500 pages), Mandatory Chambers Copies may be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. on the second business day after the document is filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF with CM/ECF header.

Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies must be binder-ready and delivered by 5:00 PM next court day.

The government must provide a Mandatory Chambers Copy of each document delivered to Judge Hsu’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the Fourth Floor of the First Street Courthouse no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first court day after the filing date. The Mandatory Chambers Copies must be “binder ready” (three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples).

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy required for Summary Judgment motions and 26(f) Reports.

The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings and the 26(f) Report.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day.

Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copy required for ex parte applications.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF with CM/ECF header.

Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy required for Summary Judgment motions and 26(f) Reports.

The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings and the 26(f) Report.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day.

Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of TRO documents required same day as filing.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions and 26(f) reports only.

The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings and the 26(f) Report. Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day filed.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Chambers copies must be delivered to 4th floor box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header.

All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu’s Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF- generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day filed.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Chambers copies must be delivered to 4th floor box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header.

All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu’s Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF- generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to the designated copy box by noon the next business day after e-filing.

All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu’s Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

One mandatory chambers copy required only for MSJ filings, 26(f) Report, and post-trial motions; do not send other paper copies unless requested.

The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings the 26(f) Report and any post-trial motion filings. Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy before consideration.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day as filing.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day they are filed.

The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Ex parte application will not be considered until a mandatory chambers copy is provided.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of the fee tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to chambers.

The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the Court’s chambers email address at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day after submission.

A mandatory paper Chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Magistrate Judge Spaeth's Chambers box, on the 7th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse at 411 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, California, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day after submission.

Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day after submission.

A mandatory paper Chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Magistrate Judge Spaeth's Chambers box, on the 7th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse at 411 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, California, by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day after submission.

Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of sealed documents must be in sealed envelopes with title page attached.

A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers as required by L.R. 5-4.4.2, and mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee motion tables must be electronically filed and emailed to chambers in editable Excel format.

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copy of the table shall be emailed to the Court’s Chambers email address at MAA__Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, and shall be prepared in Microsoft Excel and have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheet can be edited.

Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero

CRITICALCivil cases

Upon grant of Application for Leave for In Camera Review, deliver copies of in camera documents to judge’s chambers per procedures.

If your Application is granted, you will be responsible for delivering copies of the documents directly to the judge’s chambers, in accordance with the judge’s procedures.

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers per L.R. 5-4.4.2.

A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers as required by L.R. 5-4.4.2,

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with the title page attached to the front per L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper-filed sealed documents due to CM/ECF failure require original and judge’s copies in sealed envelopes with title pages, plus a PDF copy on CD per L.R. 79-5.2.

The original and the judge’s copy of all such documents must be submitted for filing in separate sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. An additional copy must be provided in PDF format on a CD. L.R. 79-5.2.

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

Upon grant of Application for Leave for In Camera Review, deliver copies of in camera documents to judge’s chambers per procedures.

If your Application is granted, you will be responsible for delivering copies of the documents directly to the judge’s chambers, in accordance with the judge’s procedures.

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers per L.R. 5-4.4.2.

A Word Perfect or Microsoft Word version of the proposed order must be emailed to chambers as required by L.R. 5-4.4.2,

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with the title page attached to the front per L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

mandatory chambers copies of e-filed sealed documents must be provided to chambers pursuant to L.R. 5-4.5, just as with any e-filed documents. However, mandatory chambers copies must be provided in sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. L.R. 79-5.2.2(a).

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCriminal cases

A mandatory paper chambers copy (tabbed if appropriate, in one envelope) of seal request documents must be delivered to Magistrate Judge Kim's chambers box by 12:00 p.m. noon the day after submission.

A mandatory paper chambers copy, tabbed (if appropriate), of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Magistrate Judge Kim's chambers box, on the 12th floor of 255 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, California by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day after submission.

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper-filed sealed documents due to CM/ECF failure require original and judge’s copies in sealed envelopes with title pages, plus a PDF copy on CD per L.R. 79-5.2.

The original and the judge’s copy of all such documents must be submitted for filing in separate sealed envelopes, with a copy of the title page attached to the front of each envelope. An additional copy must be provided in PDF format on a CD. L.R. 79-5.2.

Magistrate Judge Steve Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

mandatory chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents a. Motions, oppositions, and replies; b. Ex parte applications and related documents; and c. Joint reports filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f). Such chambers copies shall be delivered to the "Courtesy Box," located outside of the Clerk’s Office at the First Street Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012, no later than 12:00 noon on the day following "e-filing." All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of Local Rules 5-4, 11-3, and 11-4 including the "pre-punching," "backing," and "tabbing" requirements of Local Rules 11-3.5, 11-4.1, and 11-5.3, respectively. If the filing party and their counsel fail to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rule 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing, as well as imposing sanctions.

Senior Judge Virginia A. Phillips

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to the Courtesy Box.

As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the 'Courtesy Box', located outside the First Street Court House Clerk’s Office at 350 W. 1st Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012.

Senior Judge Virginia A. Phillips

WARNINGCivil cases

In civil cases, courtesy copies are not required unless the Court specifically requests them.

No chambers copy is required for CIVIL cases, except at the specific request of the Court.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

WARNINGCivil cases

Exhibits and declarations in chambers copies must be tabbed

All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

WARNING

Chambers and courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court issues an order requesting them; lodged items go in Judge Birotte's box.

Chambers/Courtesy Copies NOT REQUIRED. Please DO NOT provide chambers/courtesy copies. The Court no longer uses them. They will be discarded. In the rare instance in which the Court would like chambers copies for a particular situation, the Court will issue an order requesting them. In the absence of such an order DO NOT provide chambers copies of anything. Lodged items should be placed in Judge Birotte’s box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Judge André Birotte Jr.

WARNING

Chambers copies must be submitted promptly to avoid delays.

Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

Judge Anne Hwang

WARNING

Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page.

Judge Anne Hwang

WARNINGCriminal cases

The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the Court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Criminal Rule 49-1.2.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

WARNINGCriminal cases

The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the Court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Criminal Rule 49-1.2.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery documents to Judge Fischer.

Counsel should not deliver Chambers copies of these documents to Judge Fischer.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery documents to Judge Fischer.

Counsel should not deliver Chambers copies of these documents to Judge Fischer.

Judge Dale S. Fischer

WARNINGCivil cases

If the Application for Leave for In Camera Review is granted, the filer must deliver copies of the documents directly to the judge's chambers per the judge's procedures.

If your Application is granted, you will be responsible for delivering copies of the documents directly to the judge’s chambers, in accordance with the judge’s procedures.

Judge David O. Carter

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers courtesy copies are discouraged unless specifically requested.

Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers courtesy copies are discouraged unless specifically requested.

Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting, including backing and tabbing requirements.

All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3, including the "backing" and "tabbing" requirements of Local Rules 11-3.5 and 11-5.3,

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

WARNING

Failure to comply with chambers copy requirements may result in hearing rescheduling and sanctions.

If counsel fails to deliver a mandatory chambers copy in full compliance with this Order and L.R. 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

WARNING

Chambers copies must comply with Local Rules 11-3 and 11-5 formatting requirements.

All chambers copies shall comply fully with the document formatting requirements of L.R. 11-3 and L.R. 11-5.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

Judge John W. Holcomb

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

Judge John W. Holcomb

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must prepare two sets of exhibit binders for the Court and one set for the opposing party.

The parties shall prepare two sets of exhibit binders for the Court, and another set of binders for the opposing party.

Judge Josephine L. Staton

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must prepare individual witness binders for the Court, opposing party, and witness.

The parties must also prepare individual witness binders: One for the Court; one for the opposing party; and one for the witness.

Judge Josephine L. Staton

WARNINGCivil cases

Copies of this new document should be given to the Court and opposing counsel.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

WARNING

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of moving papers and responses consistent with the corresponding judge's procedures.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with the corresponding judge's procedures.

Judge Michelle Williams Court

WARNING

Do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

Please do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

WARNING

Parties are encouraged to submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Additionally, parties should submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

WARNING

For a mandatory chambers copy at least one inch thick, the filing party should use a three-ring binder; blue backing is not required.

If the mandatory chambers copy of a document is an inch or more thick, the filing party should place the court’s copy in a three-ring binder (no blue backing is required).

Judge Otis D. Wright II

WARNING

Do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

Please do not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Slaughter’s chambers.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

WARNING

Parties are encouraged to submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Additionally, parties should submit a courtesy copy of the motion and related papers to Judge Slaughter’s chambers copy box, located on the 10th floor of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Santa Ana.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

WARNING

For a mandatory chambers copy at least one inch thick, the filing party should use a three-ring binder; blue backing is not required.

If the mandatory chambers copy of a document is an inch or more thick, the filing party should place the court’s copy in a three-ring binder (no blue backing is required).

Judge Otis D. Wright II

WARNINGCivil cases

Do not send paper copies of documents other than MSJ unless requested.

Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of fee tables must be emailed in editable Excel format to chambers.

The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the Court’s chambers email address at SPG_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Exhibits in mandatory chambers copies must be tabbed; if over 50 pages, include a table of contents and use a tabbed binder with three-hole punched documents; if over 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder (max 4 inches) with cover sheet and spine label.

All exhibits should be separated by a tab divider on the right or bottom of the document. If the evidence exceeds 50 pages, the Mandatory Chambers Copy must: (1) include a table of contents; and (2) be in a tabbed binder with each exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents in the binder must be three-hole punched, preferably with a larger hole size (13/32”), rather than the standard hole size (9/32”), to facilitate ease of review. If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

For evidence over 200 pages, mandatory chambers copy must be in a Slant D-Ring binder (max 4 inches) with cover sheet and spine label.

If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must provide chambers copies of moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies must not be bluebacked and must not be left in envelopes or folders.

Mandatory Chambers Copies need not be bluebacked. For security reasons, do not leave chambers copies in envelopes or folders.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Do not send paper copies of documents other than MSJ unless requested.

Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of fee tables must be emailed in editable Excel format to chambers.

The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the Court’s chambers email address at SPG_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Exhibits in mandatory chambers copies must be tabbed; if over 50 pages, include a table of contents and use a tabbed binder with three-hole punched documents; if over 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder (max 4 inches) with cover sheet and spine label.

All exhibits should be separated by a tab divider on the right or bottom of the document. If the evidence exceeds 50 pages, the Mandatory Chambers Copy must: (1) include a table of contents; and (2) be in a tabbed binder with each exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents in the binder must be three-hole punched, preferably with a larger hole size (13/32”), rather than the standard hole size (9/32”), to facilitate ease of review. If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

For evidence over 200 pages, mandatory chambers copy must be in a Slant D-Ring binder (max 4 inches) with cover sheet and spine label.

If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must provide chambers copies of moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Mandatory chambers copies must not be bluebacked and must not be left in envelopes or folders.

Mandatory Chambers Copies need not be bluebacked. For security reasons, do not leave chambers copies in envelopes or folders.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

WARNINGCivil cases

Do not send paper copies of documents other than MSJ and 26(f) Reports unless requested.

Please do not sent paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

Courtesy copies of fee tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to chambers.

The courtesy copies of the tables shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to the Court’s chambers email address at WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

Binders for mandatory chambers copies must have a cover sheet and spine label with case name, case number, and content description.

Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

Mandatory chambers copies should not be bluebacked and must not be left in envelopes or folders.

Mandatory Chambers Copies need not be bluebacked. For security reasons, do not leave chambers copies in envelopes or folders.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery matters.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF and include the CM/ECF header on each page and the Notice of Electronic Filing as the last page.

Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.) at the top of each page; and (2) the Notice of Electronic Filing (see L.R. 5-3.2.1) as the last page of the document.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

Exhibits in mandatory chambers copies must be tabbed; if over 50 pages, include a table of contents and use a tabbed binder with three-hole punched documents; if over 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder no larger than 4 inches with cover sheet and spine label.

All exhibits should be separated by a tab divider on the right or bottom of the document. If the evidence exceeds 50 pages, the Mandatory Chambers Copy must: (1) include a table of contents; and (2) be in a tabbed binder with each exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents in the binder must be three-hole punched, preferably with a larger hole size (13/32”), rather than the standard hole size (9/32”) to facilitate ease of review. If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

For exhibits over 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder.

If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of moving papers and responses for a motion for review.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

If exhibits exceed 200 pages, use a Slant D-Ring binder.

If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

All exhibits should be separated by a tab divider on the right or bottom of the document. If the evidence exceeds 50 pages, the Mandatory Chambers Copy must: (1) include a table of contents; and (2) be in a tabbed binder with each exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right or the bottom. All documents in the binder must be three-hole punched, preferably with a larger hole size (13/32”), rather than the standard hole size (9/32”) to facilitate ease of review. If the evidence exceeds 200 pages, the table of contents and evidence must be placed in a Slant D-Ring binder. Binders should be no larger than 4 inches. Binders have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name, case number, and a description of the contents.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNING

Counsel must provide chambers copies of moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

INFOCivil cases

No courtesy copies required for civil cases unless specifically requested by the Court.

All original filings are to be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 5-4. No chambers copy is required for CIVIL cases, except at the specific request of the Court.

Chief Judge Dolly M. Gee

INFO

Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.

Courtesy/chambers copies no longer required; please don't send them.

Judge André Birotte Jr.

INFO

Chambers copies must comply with specific rules

Chambers Copies must comply with the rules below.

Judge Anne Hwang

INFO

Chambers copies must comply with specific rules

Chambers Copies must comply with the rules below.

Judge Anne Hwang

INFO

Courtesy copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are not required and discouraged.

The Court does not require and discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Reports that have been electronically filed.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

INFO

Courtesy copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are not required and discouraged.

The Court does not require and discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Reports that have been electronically filed.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela

INFO

Courtesy copies of electronically filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

The court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

INFO

Courtesy copies of electronically filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

The court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Judge Fred W. Slaughter

INFOCivil cases

Refer to Civil Standing Order for courtesy copy requirements.

Please refer to the Court’s Civil Standing Order and Scheduling Conference Order for requirements for specific motions, discovery, certain types of filings, courtesy copies, emailing signature items to chambers, settlement, and other matters pertaining to all civil cases.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

INFOCivil cases

Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

INFOCivil cases

Refer to Civil Standing Order for courtesy copy requirements.

Please refer to the Court’s Civil Standing Order and Scheduling Conference Order for requirements for specific motions, discovery, certain types of filings, courtesy copies, emailing signature items to chambers, settlement, and other matters pertaining to all civil cases.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

INFOCivil cases

Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

INFOCivil cases

Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

INFOCivil cases

Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

Judge Hernán D. Vera

INFOCivil cases

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.

Judge John W. Holcomb

INFOCivil cases

No mandatory chambers copies or paper copies required for filing under seal.

Note: Notwithstanding Local Civil Rule 5-4.5 or any provision of Local Civil Rule 79-5, and in the absence of a case-specific order to the contrary, the Court does not require mandatory chambers copies in any case, nor does the Court require paper copies for filing under seal.

Judge Josephine L. Staton

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy chambers copies of electronically filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

The Court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Judge Michelle Williams Court

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy chambers copies of electronically filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

The Court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Judge Michelle Williams Court

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box outside Clerk's office on 4th floor.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge’s courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk’s office on the 4th floor.

Judge Otis D Wright Ii

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copies are not required for the Joint Report.

No courtesy copies of the Joint Report are required.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 4th floor.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge’s courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk’s office on the 4th floor.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

INFOCivil cases

No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.

Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) to schedule a hearing on any discovery related matters. Counsel should NOT deliver courtesy copies of these discovery documents to this Court.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

INFOCivil cases

No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.

Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) to schedule a hearing on any discovery related matters. Counsel should NOT deliver courtesy copies of these discovery documents to this Court.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

INFOCivil cases

No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.

Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk (CRD) to schedule a hearing on any discovery related matters. Counsel should NOT deliver courtesy copies of these discovery documents to this Court.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copies are not required for the Joint Report.

No courtesy copies of the Joint Report are required.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 4th floor.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge’s courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk’s office on the 4th floor.

Judge Otis D. Wright II

INFOCivil 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.

Judge Percy Anderson

INFOCriminal cases

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.

Judge Percy Anderson

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies generally not required except for Court-requested copies, physical items, sealed documents, and criminal documents.

Chambers copies are not required at this time with exception of any copies specifically requested by the Court, any physical items including CD’s or flash drives, and any sealed documents and criminal documents as set forth below.

Judge R. Gary Klausner

INFOCivil cases

Physical items must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 12th floor.

Any paper copy or physical item to be delivered to the Court shall be delivered to and placed in the Judge’s courtesy box, located outside of the Clerk’s office, on the 12th floor of the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles.

Judge R. Gary Klausner

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies generally not required except for specific items.

Courtesy Copies. Chambers copies are not required at this time with exception of any copies specifically requested by the Court, any physical items including CD’s or flash drives, and any sealed documents and criminal documents as set forth below.

Judge R. Gary Klausner

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies generally not required except for specific items.

Courtesy Copies. Chambers copies are not required at this time with exception of any copies specifically requested by the Court, any physical items including CD’s or flash drives, and any sealed documents and criminal documents as set forth below.

Judge R. Gary Klausner

INFO

Courtesy chambers copies of e-filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

The Court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

INFO

Courtesy chambers copies of e-filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.

The Court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

INFO

Parties may email up to five jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions to Chambers for consideration.

The parties may file and email to Chambers no more than five jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions for the Court’s consideration.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

INFO

Parties may email up to five jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions to Chambers for consideration.

The parties may file and email to Chambers no more than five jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions for the Court’s consideration.

Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

INFO

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu's copy box on 4th floor.

All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu’s Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

INFO

Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery matters.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

INFO

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu's copy box on 4th floor.

All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu’s Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

INFO

Mandatory chambers copies do not require bluebacks and must not be left in envelopes or folders.

Mandatory Chambers Copies need not be bluebacked. For security reasons, do not leave chambers copies in envelopes or folders.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies are not required unless otherwise notified.

Unless otherwise notified by the Court, no chambers copies are required.

Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copy of Joint Rule 26(f) Report due by 12:00 p.m. next day.

A Mandatory Chambers Copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang’s box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. the day after the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copy of Joint Rule 26(f) Report due by 12:00 p.m. next day.

A Mandatory Chambers Copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang’s box outside of the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. the day after the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is filed.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies are required for specified documents (initial pleadings, motion papers, trial documents, plea agreements, sentencing position papers), delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. the court day after filing; documents are not considered until chambers copies are submitted.

Mandatory chambers copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. The Court requires copies of: (i) initial pleadings (information, indictment, superseding information or indictment); (ii) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, non-oppositions, and any related document); (iii) trial documents (joint statement of the case, proposed voir dire, jury instructions, verdict form, joint exhibit list, joint witness list, and any disputes relating to any of the foregoing); (iv) plea agreements; and (v) sentencing position papers. Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse no later than 12:00 p.m. on the court day following the filing of the document. Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission. Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page. Filings that include highlighting, color photographs, "redlining," or the like should be printed in color.

Judge Anne Hwang

CRITICALCivil cases

Conformed courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.

As with all motion papers, counsel must deliver a conformed courtesy copy of the papers to the 'Courtesy Box', located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor.

Judge Jesus G. Bernal

CRITICAL

Chambers copies are not required; unsolicited paper copies will be refused or destroyed.

Chambers copies are not required. Unless subject to Local Rule 5-4, paper copies of any documents delivered to the Court will be refused or destroyed and not considered.

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies required for initial pleadings, motion papers, and trial documents.

Mandatory chambers copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. The Court requires copies of only: (i) initial pleadings (information, indictment, superseding information or indictment); (ii) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, non-oppositions, and any related document); (iii) trial documents (joint statement of the case, proposed voir dire, jury instructions, verdict form, joint exhibit list).

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Mandatory chambers copies required for initial pleadings, motion papers, and trial documents.

Mandatory chambers copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. The Court requires copies of only: (i) initial pleadings (information, indictment, superseding information or indictment); (ii) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, non-oppositions, and any related document); (iii) trial documents (joint statement of the case, proposed voir dire, jury instructions, verdict form, joint exhibit list).

Judge Mark C. Scarsi

CRITICAL

The Court does not accept chambers copies of motion papers or exhibits except for trial filings or when directed otherwise; if requested, parties must deliver a formatted copy to the specified chambers copy box by the Court-set deadline.

With the exception of trial filings (see Section III of this Order) and unless otherwise directed, the Court does not accept chambers copies of any motion papers or exhibits. If the Court requests a copy of any filing, parties must deliver the mandatory copy by the Court-set deadline to the Court’s chambers copy box located outside of Courtroom 9B on the 9th floor of the federal courthouse in Santa Ana. Mandatory chambers copies must be prominently labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY on the face page and include the NEF as the last page of the document. Short filings should be three-hole punched and fastened by a staple in a three-ring binder with an index and with each unstapled item of evidence or exhibit separated by a tab divider on the right side. Binders must have both a cover sheet and a spine label that includes the case name and case number.

Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani

CRITICAL

Except for exempt documents, counsel must provide mandatory Chambers copies of pretrial documents, delivered to the specified copy box in required format.

Except for motions in limine and oppositions, the Joint Status Report Regarding Settlement, and Declarations containing direct testimony, counsel shall (2) provide the Court with Mandatory Chambers copies of the same documents. The latter shall be delivered to Judge Ramírez Almadani’s chambers copy box located outside of Courtroom 9B on the 9th floor of the ready” state, meaning they must be three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs, and clipped, not stapled, only in the top left corner.

Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani

CRITICALCivil cases

No chambers copies required for applications to file under seal.

Applications to File Documents Under Seal: For detailed instructions and information on the procedures for filing documents under seal, please refer to seal Documents in Non-sealed Civil Cases (L.R. 79-5.2.2), the filing party shall not provide a chambers or courtesy copy of the Application or any associated documents.

Judge R. Gary Klausner

CRITICAL

Chambers copies prohibited unless court-ordered; required for unfiled materials, submitted to judge’s mailbox per Local Rule 5-4.5; no blue backing required.

The parties must not provide chambers copies unless specifically ordered by the court. If required, chambers copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5 and to Judge Murillo’s mailbox on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse. The Court does require copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for the case other districts). Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court. Mandatory Chambers Copies need NOT be blue backed.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICALCivil cases

USB flash drive with electronic exhibits and deposition excerpts due Friday 12:00 p.m., 3 days before trial.

In addition to the four (4) sets of binders above, the parties must also submit to the Court a USB flash drive containing electronic versions of all exhibits and any excerpts of deposition transcripts to be used at trial, either as evidence or for impeachment. The USB flash drive must be delivered to the judge’s courtesy box located outside the Clerk’s Office on the Fourth Floor of the courthouse by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, three (3) days before the start of trial.

Judge Serena R. Murillo

CRITICAL

Mandatory chambers copies required for MSJ filings, 26(f) Report, and post-trial motions; deliver 1 copy to chambers copy box by noon next business day; must be printed from CM/ECF with header.

The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings and, the 26(f) Report and any post-trial motion filings. Please do not send paper copies of any other documents unless requested by the Court. All Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu's Chambers copy box, which is located outside of the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Mandatory Chambers Copies must be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the document is electronically filed. Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include: (1) the CM/ECF-header.

Judge Wesley L. Hsu

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.

The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Rule 5-4.2.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.

The processing of unnecessary chambers copies wastes resources and burdens the court. Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested. This order, however, is not intended to affect the parties’ ability to file and lodge documents and materials that are exempt from electronic filing under Local Rule 5-4.2.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

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