Central District of California Courtesy Copy Requirements
218 rules from official source documents
When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting. This page is scoped to Central District of California; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge, not this Court.
Source text: 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.
A conformed copy of moving papers and responses must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk when filed.
Source text: 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.
A chambers copy is required when documentary evidence supporting or opposing a motion is more than 50 pages.
Source text: If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, a Chambers copy is required.
Courtesy copies must be placed in the Judge’s courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after filing.
Source text: 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.
Deliver chambers copies of discovery papers to assigned Magistrate Judge, not District Judge.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copy required for motion evidence over 50 pages, with specific binding requirements based on page count.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM on first court date after filing
Source text: 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.
Under seal chambers copies must be placed in manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'
Source text: Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL.'
Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.
Source text: • Courtesy/chambers copies no longer required; please don’t send them.
Chambers/courtesy copies are not required and will be discarded unless specifically requested by the Court.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory paper chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for motions before Magistrate Judge
Source text: Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with Chambers Copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with that Magistrate Judge’s procedures.
Chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents
Source text: 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.).
Chambers copies must include docket info on each page and be printed in color if original has color elements.
Source text: 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.
Ex parte applications will not be considered until Mandatory Chambers Copy is provided.
Source text: The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.
Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided same day as filing.
Source text: The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.
Mandatory chambers copy of Joint Rule 26(f) Report due by 12:00 p.m. next day.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 p.m. on the court day following filing.
Source text: 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.
Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy before consideration.
Source text: The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.
Chambers copies must be provided on the same day as filing.
Source text: The parties must provide Chambers Copies on the same day they are filed.
Courtesy copies required for joint statement of case and jury instructions.
Source text: The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.
Parties must deliver courtesy copies of documents per Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.
Source text: parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.
Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.
Source text: 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.
Replies to motions in limine must include courtesy copies delivered to Court chambers.
Source text: 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.
Joint status statement with courtesy copy required by Friday before status conference
Source text: 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:
Paper chambers copies required for specific documents by noon next day, with NEF attached.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies required by noon next day for specific document types.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for all documents; no envelopes.
Source text: Counsel must provide Chambers with conformed paper chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.
Deliver blue-backed, tabbed paper chambers copy to Judge Fischer’s box by noon next day.
Source text: A blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers copy of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box, on the first floor of the Roybal Building by noon the following day.
Deliver blue-backed, tabbed paper chambers copy to Judge Fischer’s chambers box.
Source text: A blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers copy of the documents listed above (all in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s chambers box at the address set forth above.
Chambers copies of under seal documents must be delivered to Clerk’s Office intake in Santa Ana, not Judge Carter’s drop box
Source text: 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.
Chambers courtesy copies are required.
Source text: Chambers Courtesy Copies ........................................................................ 14
Conformed copies of moving papers and responses must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk at time of filing.
Source text: 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.
Attorney fee table courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers as editable Excel files.
Source text: 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.
Chambers courtesy copies are required for certain filings
Source text: B. Chambers Courtesy Copies
Chambers courtesy copies are required.
Source text: B. Chambers Courtesy Copies ........................................................................ 14
Tables must be attached, electronically filed, and emailed as editable Excel files.
Source text: 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.
Must provide courtesy copies of moving papers and responses to Magistrate Judge's chambers.
Source text: Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge’s chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.
Courtesy copy required for motions for summary judgment.
Source text: 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.
Excel tables for attorneys' fees motions must be emailed to chambers
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be delivered by noon the day after filing.
Source text: Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5.
Sealed documents must be delivered to Clerk’s Office Intake window.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies of TRO documents required same day as filing.
Source text: The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.
Mandatory courtesy copies required by 12:00 noon next business day; must be labeled and include NEF.
Source text: MANDATORY Courtesy Copies: Pursuant to General Order 08-11 and Local Rule 11-3, and unless otherwise ordered by the Court, mandatory chambers copies of all filed documents, including Ex Parte or Temporary Restraining Order documents, must be delivered to the courtesy copy boxes next to the Customer Service window, at 350 W. 1st Street, Attention: Yolanda Skipper, on the 4th floor of the U.S. Courthouse, no later than 12:00 noon the following business day. The mandatory chambers copy must be prominently labeled CHAMBERS COPY on the face page. The mandatory chambers copy of all electronically filed documents must include the Notice of Electronic Filing as the last page of the document. Failure to timely supply courtesy copies of papers may result in the hearing being taken off calendar.
Excel tables for attorney fee motions must be emailed to chambers with editing enabled.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies of all motion-related documents required by noon next business day, binder-ready.
Source text: 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).
Chambers copies of pretrial documents must be delivered in binder-ready format to Judge Vera's chambers.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies of exhibits must be delivered to judge's courtesy box by noon Wednesday before trial.
Source text: 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.
One chambers copy required for specific document types.
Source text: Mandatory Chambers Copies. Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents.
Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.
Source text: 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.'
Conformed courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies required for civil motions, oppositions, replies, exhibits, ex parte applications, and Joint Rule 26(f) reports.
Source text: Civil matters: Motions and related documents (opposition, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications and related documents oppositions and exhibits); and Joint Rule 26(f) reports;
Chambers copies must be delivered to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. the day after e-filing.
Source text: 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."
Conformed courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
Source text: 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
Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents.
Source text: A copy of every motion related document filed must be delivered to the chambers drop box outside Courtroom 1 ("the mandatory chambers copy").
Two courtesy copies of proposed Findings and Conclusions must be lodged with court 14 days before trial.
Source text: Fourteen calendar days before the trial date, each party shall lodge two copies of its proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with the Court, also serving other parties if changes have been made.
Paper chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Report required by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after e-filing.
Source text: 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.
One chambers copy required for specific document types.
Source text: 5. Mandatory Chambers Copies. Counsel shall provide one conformed chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents.
Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.
Source text: 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.'
Conformed courtesy copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
Source text: 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
Chambers copies required only for non-ECF materials
Source text: 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). Mandatory chambers’ copies must be
Chambers copies required only for materials not filed on electronic docket, such as physical media or documents filed in other cases/districts.
Source text: 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).
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.
Source text: Mandatory chambers' copies 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.
Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.
Source text: 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.
Patent file history and electronic copies must be sent directly to Judge Wright's chambers, not filed with Clerk.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies required for motions with substantial evidentiary record and for pretrial/trial documents; under seal documents must be in labeled manilla envelope.
Source text: The Court does not require courtesy copies for every filing. However, courtesy copies are required for motions necessitating a substantial evidentiary record, and for pretrial and trial documents. 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. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall be placed together in a manilla envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL”.
Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, substantial evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in a three-ring binder with specific ordering and tabs.
Source text: 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.
Two sets of trial exhibits required for clerk on first day of trial.
Source text: 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:
Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in one three-ring binder with specific tab order and TOC.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies of declarations and objections must be deposited.
Source text: Courtesy copies of the declarations and evidentiary objections shall be deposited in the
Two sets of exhibits required for trial (witnesses and Judge).
Source text: 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:
Three copies of exhibit list required.
Source text: (iii) Three (3) copies of the exhibit list.
Three copies of witness list required, ordered by expected testimony.
Source text: (iv) Three (3) copies of the witness list. In addition to the information otherwise required in the exhibit list, the witnesses shall be listed in the approximate order in which they may be called to testify.
Terminology document required for Court Reporter with PTCO.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required only for non-ECF materials per Local Rule 5-4.5
Source text: 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). Mandatory chambers’ copies must be
Discovery papers must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's chambers, not District Judge.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required only for materials not filed on electronic docket (e.g., external media, documents from other cases).
Source text: Mandatory chambers’ copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5. 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).
Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 PM next day (same day for TROs).
Source text: Mandatory chambers’ copies must be delivered to the Clerk's Office, located in the First Street Courthouse, no later than 12:00 P.M. on the day following the filing of the document, with the exception of a document(s) relating to a temporary restraining order, which is to be submitted the day it is filed.
Chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF with header visible; prefer single staple in upper left corner.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copy of attorney fees tables must be emailed in editable Excel format.
Source text: 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.
Class settlement motions require editable Excel courtesy copy emailed to chambers.
Source text: 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.
3 copies of witness lists needed at trial (testimony order and alphabetical).
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents via drop box or overnight delivery.
Source text: 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”).
Chambers copies are mandatory for motions to review and reconsider discovery orders, delivered to both District and Magistrate Judge.
Source text: 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.
Excel tables with no restrictions must be emailed to chambers as courtesy copies.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for all motion-related documents (moving papers, oppositions, replies) and exhibits.
Source text: 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. The Court no longer requires chambers copies for any other e-filed documents.
Chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day, binder-ready (3-hole punched, no staples, tabbed exhibits).
Source text: 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).
Two paper copies required for summary judgment motions; pro se parties exempt.
Source text: Additionally, for motions for summary judgment only, parties should submit two paper copies of all Motion for Summary Judgment filings to Judge Vera's mailbox on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.
Excel files for attorneys' fees and proposed orders in Word format must be emailed to chambers.
Source text: Excel files prepared in support of motions for attorneys' fees (see supra Section X.F) and proposed orders in Word format (see supra Section XI) should be submitted to the Court's chambers email address at HDV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Ex parte applications must be emailed in PDF and Word format to chambers.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for all motion-related documents, delivered next business day by noon, binder-ready.
Source text: 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).
Pretrial documents must be emailed to chambers and delivered as binder-ready copies.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies due by noon next business day; binder-ready format required.
Source text: 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
Attorney's fees table must be attached, filed electronically, and courtesy copies emailed in editable Excel format to opposing counsel and chambers.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies are generally discouraged but required for summary judgment/class certification motions and overlength briefs.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to specific location.
Source text: 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.
Exhibit binders and electronic copies must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box
Source text: 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 binders don't fit in chambers box, courier must buzz chambers for delivery at courtroom doors
Source text: 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.
Depositions must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box; if too large, courier must buzz chambers for delivery.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required only for motion briefs (opening, opposition, reply, supplemental); no copies of declarations/evidence unless ordered.
Source text: The Court requires mandatory chambers copies only of memoranda of points and authorities authorized to be submitted in connection with motion practice (i.e., the opening memorandum, the opposition, the reply, and any authorized supplemental briefs or surreplies). No copies of other motion-related documents (e.g., declarations and documentary evidence) shall be delivered unless ordered by the Court.
Chambers copies: 2 double-sided copies, collated by filing order, stapled, due by noon next day after last brief filing.
Source text: By noon on the day after the last day a brief is authorized to be filed, the movant shall deliver two copies of the complete set of motion briefs printed double-sided from CM/ECF in the manner specified in Local Rule 5-4.5, collated in order of filing (e.g., motion-opposition-reply-etc.), and bound together by staple.
Motion opponent has no obligation to deliver courtesy copies.
Source text: The motion opponent has no obligation to deliver courtesy copies; instead, the
Mandatory chambers copies required only for motion briefs (opening, opposition, reply, supplemental/surreplies), not for declarations or evidence.
Source text: The Court requires mandatory chambers copies only of memoranda of points and authorities authorized to be submitted in connection with motion practice (i.e., the opening memorandum, the opposition, the reply, and any authorized supplemental briefs or surreplies). No copies of other motion-related documents (e.g., declarations and documentary evidence) shall be delivered unless ordered by the Court.
Movant must deliver 2 double-sided copies of complete motion brief set by noon the day after last brief filing deadline, collated and stapled; opponent has no courtesy copy obligation.
Source text: By noon on the day after the last day a brief is authorized to be filed, the movant shall deliver two copies of the complete set of motion briefs printed double-sided from CM/ECF in the manner specified in Local Rule 5-4.5, collated in order of filing (e.g., motion-opposition-reply-etc.), and bound together by staple. The motion opponent has no obligation to deliver courtesy copies
Class settlement attorney fee table must be emailed to chambers in editable Excel format.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies required for initial pleadings, motion papers, and trial documents.
Source text: 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).
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p.m. next court day.
Source text: 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.
Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon.
Source text: 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.
Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon on court day after submission.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies required for joint statement of the case.
Source text: The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.
Courtesy copies required for disputed jury instructions.
Source text: The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.
Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies not required; paper copies will be refused or destroyed.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald's mailbox by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory Chambers copies required for all documents; no envelopes.
Source text: Counsel must provide Chambers with mandatory Chambers copies of all documents. Chambers copies should not be put in envelopes.
Chambers copies of sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.
Source text: 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).
Conformed copies must be delivered to magistrate judge's clerk when filing motion for review.
Source text: Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at the time of filing.
A conformed copy of motions for review of magistrate judge rulings must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at filing.
Source text: Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at the time of filing.
If chambers copies are ordered, they must be delivered to chambers mailbox by noon the next business day or via guaranteed overnight delivery.
Source text: 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
Conformed copies of motion papers must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's clerk.
Source text: Counsel shall deliver a conformed copy of the moving papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at the time of filing.
Chambers copies must be delivered to mailbox by noon next business day or via overnight delivery without signature required.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed chambers copies; under seal documents must be in labeled manila envelope.
Source text: 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.”
Physical copies must be placed in the Judge's courtesy box outside the Clerk's office on the 12th floor of the Roybal Federal Building.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies of under seal documents must be placed in a manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'.
Source text: Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled "UNDER SEAL."
Chambers copies of sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits and declarations.
Source text: Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable.
For applications to file under seal per L.R. 79-5.2.2, no chambers or courtesy copy of the Application or associated documents shall be provided.
Source text: For detailed instructions and information on the procedures for filing documents under seal, please refer to Guide to Filing Sealed 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.
Sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits; blue-backs and hole punches not required.
Source text: 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.”
No chambers copies required for applications to file under seal.
Source text: 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.
USB flash drive with electronic exhibits and deposition excerpts due Friday 12:00 p.m., 3 days before trial.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies required for motions, sentencing papers, and trial documents; must be delivered by 5pm next court day.
Source text: Mandatory paper Chambers copies of all e-filed motions, sentencing position papers, and trial documents must be 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, or on the same day if priority processing is requested. Exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable. Mandatory Chambers Copies need NOT be blue-backed.
Government must deliver mandatory chambers copy to Judge Garnett's mailbox by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.
Source text: 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.
Electronic Word copies of all pretrial conference and trial documents must be sent to SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Source text: Provide electronic copies in Word format sent to the Chambers email address (SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) of all pretrial conference and trial documents (as stated below).
Government must send text-searchable digital plea agreement to Chambers email.
Source text: Digital Courtesy Copy. The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to Chambers email address (SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov).
Government must send text-searchable digital copy of plea agreement to Chambers email.
Source text: Digital Courtesy Copy. The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to Chambers email address (SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov).
One mandatory chambers copy required for class certification, preliminary/final approval of class action, and summary judgment motions.
Source text: 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
Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM next day
Source text: 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.
Mandatory chambers copies required for discovery papers unless waived.
Source text: 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.
No courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.
Source text: Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.
Joint trial binder must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM on trial filing due date.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for motions, plea agreements, sentencing memoranda, and objections to pre-sentence reports.
Source text: The Court requires chambers copies of any motion papers or related exhibits, plea agreement(s), sentencing memoranda, and objections to the pre-sentence reports.
Chambers copies of motions in limine must be in three-ring binders, tabbed, with oppositions.
Source text: 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.
Mandatory copies must be delivered to judge's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.
Source text: 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.
Two mandatory copies required for antitrust, patent, and securities cases.
Source text: 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.
One mandatory chambers copy required for Summary Judgment motions and 26(f) Reports.
Source text: The parties must provide one (1) Mandatory Chambers Copy only of Motions for Summary Judgment filings and the 26(f) Report.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day.
Source text: 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 with CM/ECF header.
Source text: 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
Mandatory chambers copy required for ex parte applications.
Source text: The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.
Chambers copies of TRO documents required same day as filing.
Source text: The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.
One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions and 26(f) reports only.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be delivered to 4th floor box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header.
Source text: 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
Chambers copies required for magistrate review motions.
Source text: Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.
Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day filed.
Source text: The parties must provide chambers copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.
Mandatory chambers copies must be binder-ready and delivered by 5:00 PM next court day.
Source text: 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).
Chambers copies of fee tables must be in editable Excel format and emailed to chambers.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for summary judgment, class certification, and overlength briefs.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies delivered to specific box, must comply with Local Rule 11-3, labeled MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY.
Source text: 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.
Government must send text-searchable digital copy of plea agreement to chambers email.
Source text: The government should send a text-searchable digital copy of the plea agreement to chambers at CV_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Chambers copies of sealed documents must be in sealed envelopes with title page attached.
Source text: 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).
Excel spreadsheet courtesy copy required for class settlement fee motions.
Source text: An editable, electronic courtesy copy shall be prepared in Microsoft Excel and emailed to the Court’s Chambers’ email at MAA__Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, formatted for use with Microsoft Excel.
Fee motion tables must be electronically filed and emailed to chambers in editable Excel format.
Source text: 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.
Redlined version of amended pleading must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.
Source text: A "redlined" version of the proposed amended pleading must be filed as an attachment to the motion and emailed to Chambers (in electronic form using Word), indicating all additions and deletions to the prior version of the pleading.
One paper copy of all MSJ filings required for chambers (pro se exempt).
Source text: 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.
Parties must submit one paper courtesy copy of all MSJ filings to chambers; pro se litigants are exempt.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day after submission.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies of sealed documents must be in sealed envelopes with title page attached.
Source text: 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).
Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, substantial evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies of declarations and evidentiary objections required.
Source text: Courtesy copies of the declarations and evidentiary objections shall be deposited in the
Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in one three-ring binder with specific ordering and tabs
Source text: 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.
Three courtesy copies of witness list required on first day of trial.
Source text: 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.
Three courtesy copies of final exhibit list required on first day of trial.
Source text: On the first day of trial, the parties must lodge with the Court Clerk three (3) copies of the of the final exhibit list.
Chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and joint reports within 24 hours of e-filing.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to the Courtesy Box.
Source text: 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.
In civil cases, courtesy copies are not required unless the Court specifically requests them.
Source text: No chambers copy is required for CIVIL cases, except at the specific request of the Court.
Exhibits and declarations in chambers copies must be tabbed
Source text: All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable.
Chambers copies must be submitted promptly to avoid delays.
Source text: Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.
Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.
Source text: 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.
Chambers courtesy copies are discouraged unless specifically requested.
Source text: Chambers copies should not be submitted unless requested.
Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.
Source text: 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.
Failure to comply with chambers copy requirements may result in hearing rescheduling and sanctions.
Source text: If a party 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.
Chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting, including backing and tabbing requirements.
Source text: 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
Failure to comply with chambers copy requirements may result in hearing rescheduling and sanctions.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies not required except for summary judgment and evidence-heavy motions.
Source text: *** EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY*** No mandatory chambers copies required, EXCEPT FOR motions for summary judgment and any other evidence-heavy motions.
Contact magistrate judge's clerk for scheduling; no courtesy copies to district court.
Source text: Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule matters for hearing. Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these documents to this Court.
Courtesy copies of discovery documents must not be delivered to the Court.
Source text: Please do not deliver courtesy copies of these documents to this Court.
Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.
Source text: 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.
No courtesy copies required for civil cases unless specifically requested by the Court.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.
Source text: • Courtesy/chambers copies no longer required; please don’t send them.
Refer to Standing Order for courtesy copy requirements
Source text: The parties should refer to the Court’s Standing Order for requirements regarding specific motions, discovery, certain types of filings, courtesy copies, emailing signature items to Chambers, and other matters pertaining to all cases.
Chambers copies must comply with specific rules
Source text: Chambers Copies must comply with the rules below.
Refer to Civil Standing Order for courtesy copy requirements.
Source text: 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.
Pro se parties exempt from chambers copy requirement.
Source text: Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.
No mandatory chambers copies or paper copies required for filing under seal.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 4th floor.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 4th floor.
Source text: 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.
No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.
Source text: 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.
No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.
Source text: 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.
No courtesy copies required for applications, proposed orders, or other documents filed electronically, even if redacted or sealed.
Source text: (iii) No courtesy copy is necessary of the application, proposed order, or any other document(s), even if redacted or sealed, filed on the electronic docket for this case.
No chambers copy required for Joint Rule 26(f) Report.
Source text: The parties are not required to provide a Mandatory Chambers Copy of their Joint Rule 26(f) Report.
Pro se parties exempt from chambers copy requirement.
Source text: Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.
Courtesy chambers copies of electronically filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.
Source text: The Court discourages the submission of courtesy chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Reports that have been electronically filed.
Chambers copies not required for motion papers or exhibits.
Source text: The Court does not require chambers copies of any motion papers or exhibits and discourages the parties from sending chambers courtesy copies, unless otherwise specified.
Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.
Source text: 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 Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.
Source text: 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 Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies are not required unless specifically ordered by the court.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies generally not required except for specific requests, physical items, sealed, or criminal documents.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies generally not required except for Court-requested copies, physical items, sealed documents, and criminal documents.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies generally not required except for specific items.
Source text: 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.
Physical items must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 12th floor.
Source text: 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.
Fax courtesy copies up to 5 pages accepted at 213-894-0375.
Source text: The Court will also accept any fax courtesy copies not exceeding five (5) pages in length total. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk’s fax number is 213-894-0375.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu's copy box on 4th floor.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies are not required for discovery matters.
Source text: Counsel should not deliver chambers copies of discovery matters.
Chambers copies are not required unless otherwise notified.
Source text: Unless otherwise notified by the Court, no chambers copies are required.
Chambers copies are not required unless Court notifies otherwise.
Source text: Unless otherwise notified by the Court, no chambers copies are required.
Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box outside Clerk's office on 4th floor.
Source text: 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.
No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.
Source text: 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.
Are courtesy copies required in Central District of California?
Courtesy copies are required for discovery motions. Details: delivery upon filing. Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge, not this Court.
Are courtesy copies required in Central District of California?
Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: delivery upon filing. A chambers copy is required when documentary evidence supporting or opposing a motion is more than 50 pages.
Are courtesy copies required in Central District of California?
Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery by 5 00 p m on first court date after filing, by chambers drop off. Courtesy copies must be placed in the Judge’s courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after filing.
Are courtesy copies required in Central District of California?
Courtesy copies are required for covered filings in Central District of California. Details: delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.
Are courtesy copies required in Central District of California?
The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement in Central District of California. Chambers/courtesy copies are not required and will be discarded unless specifically requested by the Court.
Are courtesy copies required in Central District of California?
Courtesy copies are required for tro and preliminary injunction. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Mandatory chambers copy required for ex parte applications.
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