Central District of California Electronic Filing Rules

Applies to

Application to seal

Application to seal must be filed electronically.

Electronically file the application to seal and/or declaration giving notice or proof of service.

Applies to

Notice of manual filing

Notice of manual filing must be filed electronically when sealing the application, proposed order, and documents.

Electronically file a NOTICE Of MANUAL FILING indicating that an application to seal, declaration giving notice or proof of service, proposed order sealing and under seal documents have been submitted to the Court.

Applies to

Application to seal

Application to seal and proposed order must be filed electronically.

Electronically file the application to seal and/or declaration giving notice or proof of service. During the electronic filing process, attach the proposed order to the application. (Standard procedure for filing any application with a proposed order).

Applies to

Notice of manual filing

When sealing the application, order, and documents, file a Notice of Manual Filing.

Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING indicating that an application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, proposed order sealing and under seal documents have been submitted to the Court.

Applies to

Sealed document

Attorneys must electronically file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases using CM/ECF.

Effective December 1, 2015, the United States District Court for the Central District of California will amend its local rules to require attorneys to electronically file sealed documents in otherwise PUBLIC/NON-SEALED CIVIL CASES using the Court's CM/ECF system.

Applies to

Sealed document

Sealed documents in criminal cases, fully sealed cases, and by pro se parties must be filed in paper.

Note that the new rules require electronic filing only in PUBLIC/NON-SEALED CIVIL CASES. For now, continue to file sealed documents in criminal cases in paper, or as otherwise directed by your assigned judge's standing orders. Likewise, continue to file all documents in paper in any case in which the entire case is under seal. And note that pro se parties who have been granted permission to file documents electronically must nonetheless continue to file sealed documents in paper; the CM/ECF system does not allow pro se parties to e-file sealed documents.

Counsel must e-file all filings per the Central District's Local Rules and General Orders.

Counsel shall electronically file ("e-file") all filings pursuant to the Central District's Local Rules and General Orders concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order.

Required

Always

Counsel must comply with Local Rules for electronic filing unless superseded; PDFs must be searchable, proper size, and text-selectable/copyable/pasteable.

Counsel must follow the Central District’s Local Rules and General Orders concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order. Counsel shall adhere to Local Civil Rule 5-4.3 with respect to the conversion of all documents to .pdf so that when a document is e-filed, it is in the proper size and is .pdf searchable. Further, all documents shall be filed in a format so that text can be selected, copied, and pasted directly from the document. See Local Civil Rule 5-4.3.1.

Declarations, exhibits, and other attachments must be filed as separately docketed entries with clear descriptions.

Each declaration, exhibit, or other attachment accompanying a document must be filed as a separately docketed attachment to the main docket entry with a clear description (e.g., Dkt. 29-1, Smith Decl.; Dkt. 29-2, Ex. 1: Photograph).

Counsel must electronically file all filings pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3), L.R. 5-4, and General Order 10-07.

Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3), L.R. 5-4, and General Order 10-07, counsel shall electronically file (“e-file”) all filings.

Parties must use the EDSS online portal to electronically file documents instead of mailing or hand-delivering them, unless exempt under Local Rule 5-4.2.

Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk’s Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in .pdf format through an online portal on the Court’s website. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Court’s website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss.

Applies to

Joint brief

Joint brief, JAF, and JAE must be electronically filed by moving party's counsel.

moving party’s counsel shall sign and electronically file the joint brief, JAF, and JAE no later than four days after receiving the opposing party’s signed copy.

Applies to

Sealed document

Attorneys must electronically file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases using CM/ECF.

attorneys to electronically file sealed documents in otherwise PUBLIC/NON-SEALED CIVIL CASES using the Court's CM/ECF system.

Applies to

Sealed document

Pro se parties must file sealed documents in paper; e-filing of sealed documents is not permitted for pro se parties.

pro se parties who have been granted permission to file documents electronically must nonetheless continue to file sealed documents in paper; the CM/ECF system does not allow pro se parties to e-file sealed documents.

Applies to

All documents

In cases where the entire case is under seal, all documents must be filed in paper.

continue to file all documents in paper in any case in which the entire case is under seal.

If e-filing fails due to technical failure, file paper copies in sealed envelopes with title page and a PDF on CD.

If you cannot file a sealed document electronically due to a technical failure of CM/ECF, you must file it in paper pursuant to L.R. 5-4.6.2. 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.

Applies to

Application for leave to file under seal

Must use specific ECF events: 'Leave to File Under Seal' for public documents and 'Sealed Declaration in Support' for sealed documents.

Accordingly, you must file the Application, the proposed order, and any redacted documents using one, non-sealed, event (“Leave to File Under Seal”), and the declaration and unredacted documents using another, sealed event (“Sealed Declaration in Support”).

Applies to

Sealed document

When filing a sealed document, the upload screen must turn red to confirm the filing will be under seal; if not, stop and restart the process.

This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Document again.

Applies to

Application to seal

Applications to seal (for sealing only certain documents), along with the declaration giving notice and proof of service, must be electronically filed.

Electronically file the application to seal, the declaration giving notice and the proof of service.

Applies to

Notice of manual filing

For applications to seal where the application and order are also to be sealed, counsel must electronically file a notice of manual filing indicating that the application, declaration, proof of service, proposed order, and documents sought to be sealed have been submitted to the court.

Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING indicating that the following have been submitted to the court: (A) an application to seal; (B) a declaration giving notice; (C) a proof of service; (D) a proposed order; and (E) the documents sought to be placed under seal.

Counsel must convert documents to searchable PDF per Local Rule 5-4.3 for electronic filing.

Counsel shall adhere to Local Rule 5-4.3 with respect to the conversion of all documents to .pdf format so that when a document is electronically filed, it is in proper size and is .pdf searchable.

Applies to

Notice of lodging

Counsel must e-file a Notice of Lodging with proposed amended pleading as separate document, plus redlined version as appendix to moving papers.

Counsel shall electronically file a “Notice of Lodging” attaching the proposed amended pleading as a document separate from the motion, as well as a “redlined” version of the proposed amended pleading identifying all additions and deletions of material as an appendix to the moving papers.

Applies to

Motion for attorneys fees

Motions for attorneys’ fees must be electronically filed per Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Motions for attorneys’ fees shall be electronically filed and set for hearing according to Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be electronically lodged when filing or opposing a motion.

Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall file, serve, and electronically lodge a proposed order setting forth the

Applies to

Sealed document

Attorneys must electronically file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases using CM/ECF.

Effective December 1, 2015, the United States District Court for the Central District of California will amend its local rules to require attorneys to electronically file sealed documents in otherwise PUBLIC/NON-SEALED CIVIL CASES using the Court's CM/ECF system.

Applies to

Sealed document

Sealed documents must be e-filed using the 'Under Seal Filing Events' menu; using regular motion events will result in public filing.

Please note that, within CM/ECF, a separate menu of events related to the e-filing of sealed documents has been created ("Under Seal Filing Events"). If you attempt to e-file a sealed document, you must use one of the events available from this menu, or your document will not be filed under seal. Do not use a regular motion event on the "Motions and Related Filings" menu, as any documents so filed will be public.

Applies to

Answer

In removed actions, state-court answers must be re-filed as supplements; pending motions must be re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.

Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court (separately) as a supplement to the petition. Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with L.R. 6-1.

Applies to

Civil document

Electronic filing is mandatory in all civil cases in the Central District of California.

As of January 1, 2008, the United States District Court for the Central District of California implemented mandatory electronic filing ("e-filing") of documents in all new and pending civil cases.

Applies to

Sealed document

Attorneys must e-file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases via CM/ECF, with exceptions for criminal cases, entirely sealed cases, and pro se parties.

Effective December 1, 2015, the United States District Court for the Central District of California will amend its local rules to require attorneys to electronically file sealed documents in otherwise PUBLIC/NON-SEALED CIVIL CASES using the Court’s CM/ECF system. Additional changes to the Local Rules effective the same day will change the way leave to file documents under seal must be requested, especially for documents subject to a protective order, and provide guidance for seeking in camera review of documents. A redline of all changes to the Local Rules effective December 1, 2015, is available here: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/news/new-and-amended-local-rules-effective-december-1-2015. Please review these changes before filing or seeking leave to file any documents under seal on or after December 1, 2015. Note that the new rules require electronic filing only in PUBLIC/NON-SEALED CIVIL CASES. For now, continue to file sealed documents in criminal cases in paper, or as otherwise directed by your assigned judge’s standing orders. Likewise, continue to file all documents in paper in any case in which the entire case is under seal. And note that pro se parties who have been granted permission to file documents electronically must nonetheless continue to file sealed documents in paper; the CM/ECF system does not allow pro se parties to e-file sealed documents.

Applies to

Application to seal

Applications to seal only documents (not application/order) must be electronically filed with the proposed order attached.

Electronically file the application to seal and/or declaration giving notice or proof of service. During the electronic filing process, attach the proposed order to the application. (Standard procedure for filing any application with a proposed order).

Sealed documents must be e-filed using the CM/ECF 'Under Seal Filing Events' menu; regular motion events will result in public filing.

Please note that, within CM/ECF, a separate menu of events related to the e-filing of sealed documents has been created (“Under Seal Filing Events”). If you attempt to e-file a sealed document, you must use one of the events available from this menu, or your document will not be filed under seal. Do not use a regular motion event on the “Motions and Related Filings” menu, as any documents so filed will be public.

Applies to

Sealed document

Only documents filed using specific sealed docket events on the CIVIL CM/ECF menu are sealed upon submission.

Only documents properly filed using specific sealed docket entries are SEALED upon submission. The events are located on the “Under Seal Filing Events” menu found under the “Under Seal Filings” heading on the CIVIL docketing menu. The following sealed civil events are available for your use:  Leave for In Camera Review  Leave to File Document Under Seal  Sealed Declaration in Support  Sealed Document  Sealed Motion (Generic sealed motion type event)  Sealed Opposition  Sealed Reply

Sealed documents that cannot be e-filed due to CM/ECF technical failure must be paper-filed with sealed envelopes and PDF CD requirements.

If you cannot file a sealed document electronically due to a technical failure of CM/ECF, you must file it in paper pursuant to L.R. 5-4.6.2. 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.

Docketing sealed events must display a red screen; if not, the entry must be restarted.

During the docketing process for any of the events on the “Under Seal Filing Events” menu, the screen will eventually turn RED. This is the indication that you are using a sealed document event. If the screen does not turn red, STOP immediately. You will need to start your docket entry over to ensure you are using the proper sealed document event.

Electronic filing is required for Applications for Leave to File Under Seal via a two-step process.

Electronically filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal is a two-step process.

Applies to

Amended application for leave to file under seal

Amendments to existing Applications for Leave to File Under Seal must use the 'Amendment (Motion related)' e-filing event; using the 'Leave to File Document Under Seal' event creates duplicate calendar entries. Filing party's role must be entered in the Party Role field.

If you are amending an existing Application for Leave to File Under Seal, please use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event located under “Responses, Replies and Other Motion Related Documents” on the main Civil Events Screen. If you use the “Leave to File Document Under Seal” event to file an amended version of an Application already on file, the system will create an unnecessary duplicate motion on the Judge’s calendar. Enter the filing party’s role in the “Party Role” field, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Application for leave to file under seal

Applications for Leave to File Under Seal require no hearing; filers must not set a hearing date and leave Date and Time fields blank when e-filing.

NO HEARING is required for this application, so DO NOT set a hearing date. As no hearing is required, leave the “Date” and “Time” fields blank, and click “Next” to bypass this screen.

Applies to

Application for leave to file under seal

After clicking Next on the final docket entry screen when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal, do not click the Back button, as this will cause an error.

The next screen will display the final docket entry text. Click “Next” to complete the filing. DO NOT click the “Back” button once you have clicked “Next.” Clicking the “Back” button at that point will create an error.

Applies to

Sealed declaration

Sealed declarations in support of applications to file under seal must be filed using the specified ECF event path, as required by local rules.

Use this event to file a declaration required by either L.R. 79-5.2.2(a)(i) or L.R. 79-5.2.2(b)(i). Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Sealed Declaration in Support

To e-file a Sealed Declaration in Support, select the corresponding event from the list of available events.

Select the “Sealed Declaration in Support” event from the list presented, and click “Next.”

Only parties who have already appeared in the case may file a Sealed Declaration in Support via the e-filing portal.

On the following screen, select the party filing the Declaration from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case in the “Select the Party” field, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed document

Under-seal documents in civil cases in the Central District of California must be electronically filed.

Central District of California – Guide to Electronically Filing Under-Seal Documents in Civil Cases

Applies to

Sealed document

When e-filing a sealed document, first select Under Seal Filing Events from the Civil Events Screen under the UNDER SEAL FILINGS heading.

From the Civil Events Screen, under the heading “UNDER SEAL FILINGS,” select “Under Seal Filing Events.”

Applies to

Sealed document

When e-filing a sealed document, enter the case number in the Civil Case Number field and click Find This Case.

Enter the case number in the “Civil Case Number” field, and click “Find This Case.”

Applies to

Sealed document

If a list of cases is presented when e-filing a sealed document, select the correct case and click Next on that screen and the following screen.

If presented with a list of cases, check the box next to the correct case. Click “Next” once on this screen, and once on the following screen.

Applies to

Sealed document

When e-filing a sealed document, select the Sealed Document event from the presented list and click Next.

Select the “Sealed Document” event from the list presented, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed document

When e-filing a sealed document, select the filing party from the list of parties who have appeared in the case and click Next.

On the following screen, select the party filing the Sealed Document from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case in the “Select the Party” field, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed document

When e-filing a sealed document, answer the question presented on the next screen and click Next.

The next screen will present a question. Answer it, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed document

When e-filing sealed documents, selecting 'A Court Order' then clicking Next twice leads to upload screen which must turn red; if not, restart docketing process.

8. If you select “A Court Order” from the screen shown above, clicking “Next” twice will bring you to the document upload screen. This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Document again.

Applies to

Sealed document

Sealed documents must be linked to an Order granting leave to file under seal during e-filing.

11. The Sealed Document you are filing must be linked to an Order granting leave to file the document under seal. First, however, you will be presented with the option to link this Sealed Document to another document previously filed in the case. For instance, if the Sealed Document being filed is an exhibit to a summary judgment motion, check the box indicating that the document should be linked to another document in the case. If the Sealed Document does not need to be linked to another document, leave the box unchecked, and click “Next” to bypass the linking screen.

Applies to

Sealed document

After clicking Next on the final docket entry text screen when e-filing a sealed document, do not click the Back button, as doing so causes an error.

The next screen will display the final docket entry text. Click “Next” to complete the filing. DO NOT click the “Back” button once you have clicked “Next.” Clicking the “Back” button will create an error.

Applies to

Sealed motion

E-filing a sealed motion is only permitted if a prior court order granting leave to file under seal has been obtained.

Please note that this event can only be used to e-file a motion under seal if you have already obtained a court order granting leave to file that motion under seal. If you have not obtained such an order, you will not be able to complete the e-filing process.

Applies to

Sealed motion

To e-file a sealed motion, select the “Sealed Motion (Generic sealed motion type event)” from the event list and click Next.

Select the “Sealed Motion (Generic sealed motion type event)” event from the list presented, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed motion

When e-filing a sealed motion, select the filing party from parties who have appeared in the case, then click Next twice.

On the following screen, select the party filing the Sealed Motion from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case in the “Select the Party” field, and click “Next.” Click “Next” again on the following screen.

Applies to

Sealed motion

If selecting “A Court Order” as sealing authorization, click Next twice to reach upload screen; screen must turn red, otherwise stop and restart filing process.

If you select “A Court Order” from the screen shown above, clicking “Next” twice will bring you to the document upload screen. This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Motion again.

Applies to

Sealed motion

If the sealed motion upload screen turns red, upload the main sealed motion document under the “Main Document” field.

If the screen turns red, as shown below, proceed to upload your documents. Under “Main Document,” click the “Browse” button, and a file upload screen will appear. Navigate to where your Sealed Motion is saved and select the file, then click “Open.”

Applies to

Attachment

Attachments to sealed motions must be uploaded under the “Attachments” section with correct Category selected for each.

If you have additional documents to attach, under “Attachments,” click the “Browse” button, and a file upload screen will appear. Individually navigate to where your documents are saved, and select “Open.” In each corresponding “Category” field, select the name from the drop down list that correctly identifies each document. Click “Next.”

Filers must select the appropriate document type for the moving sealed motion when e-filing.

Select the appropriate type for your moving document, and click “Next.”

Filers must enter the filing party’s role in the “Party Role” field when e-filing a sealed motion.

Enter the filing party’s role in the “Party Role” field, and click “Next.”

Filers must enter hearing information for the presiding judge when e-filing a sealed motion.

Enter the hearing information for the judge before whom the motion is noticed.

Filers must review the service-related reminder message when e-filing a sealed motion.

Review the REMINDER message regarding service on the next screen. Click “Next.”

Filers must note the warning message on the specified screen when e-filing a sealed motion.

Note the warning message on the following screen, and click “Next.”

After clicking 'Next' to complete e-filing of under-seal documents, do not click 'Back' as this causes an error.

Click “Next” to complete the filing. DO NOT click the “Back” button once you have clicked “Next.” Clicking the “Back” button will create an error.

Applies to

Sealed reply

Sealed Reply documents must be e-filed via the ECF Civil Events Screen using the specified navigation path and step-by-step instructions.

Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Sealed Reply 1. From the Civil Events Screen, under the heading “UNDER SEAL FILINGS,” select “Under Seal Filing Events.” 2. Enter the case number in the “Civil Case Number” field, and click “Find This Case.” 3. If presented with a list of cases, check the box next to the correct case. Click “Next” once on this screen, and once on the following screen. 4. Select the “Sealed Reply” event from the list presented, and click “Next.” 5. Select the party filing the Sealed Reply from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case in the “Select the Party” field, and click “Next.” 6. The next screen will present a question. Answer it, and click “Next.”

When e-filing a Sealed Reply, selecting 'A Court Order' and clicking Next twice must lead to a red upload screen; if not, stop and restart the Sealed Reply docketing process.

If you select “A Court Order” from the screen shown above, clicking “Next” twice will bring you to the document upload screen. This is where you will upload your PDF documents. This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Reply again.

Sealed Reply main document must be uploaded via the 'Main Document' Browse button on the red upload screen.

If the screen turns red, as shown below, proceed to upload your documents. Under “Main Document,” click the “Browse” button, and a file upload screen will appear. Navigate to where your Sealed Reply is saved and select the file, then click “Open.”

Sealed Reply must be linked to the motion or motions to which it relates.

As noted in the message on the next screen, you will need to link this Sealed Reply to the motion or motions to which it relates. Click “Next.”

Sealed Reply must be linked to the correct motion during e-filing.

Link the Sealed Reply to the correct motion, and click “Next.”

Sealed Reply must be linked to an order granting leave to file under seal; docketing cannot continue if no such order exists.

The Sealed Reply you are filing must also be linked to an Order granting leave to file the document under seal. The next screen will either inform you that no orders have been filed, so docketing cannot continue, or present a list of orders previously entered in the case. Make a selection from this list, and click “Next.”

After clicking Next to complete an under-seal e-filing, do not click the Back button, as doing so will create an error.

The next screen will again display the final docket entry text. Click “Next” to complete the filing. DO NOT click the “Back” button once you have clicked “Next.” Clicking the “Back” button will create an error.

Applies to

Application for leave for in camera review

First step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: select Under Seal Filing Events from the Civil Screen's Under Seal Filings section.

1. From the Civil Screen, under the heading “UNDER SEAL FILINGS,” select “Under Seal Filing Events.”

Applies to

Application for leave for in camera review

Second step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: enter the case number and click Find This Case.

2. Enter the case number in the “Civil Case Number” field, and click “Find This Case.”

Applies to

Application for leave for in camera review

Third step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: confirm correct case and click Next.

3. Ensure you are selecting the correct case in which to file your documents, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Application for leave for in camera review

Fourth step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: select the Leave for In Camera Review event and click Next.

4. Select the “Leave for In Camera Review” event from the list presented, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Application for leave for in camera review

Fifth step to e-file Application for Leave for In Camera Review: select the filing party from the list of appeared parties and click Next.

5. Select the party filing the Application for Leave for In Camera Review from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case in the “Select the Party” field, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Application for leave for in camera review

When filing an Application for Leave for In Camera Review, the moving document must be categorized as “Application”.

Select “Application” for your moving document, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Amended application for leave for in camera review

Amendments to Applications for Leave for In Camera Review must use the “Amendment (Motion related)” e-filing event to avoid duplicate calendar entries.

If you are amending an existing Application for Leave for In Camera Review, please use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event located under “Responses, Replies and Other Motion Related Documents” on the main Civil Events page. If you use the “Leave for In Camera Review” event to file an amended version of an Application already on file, the system will create an unnecessary duplicate motion on the Judge’s calendar.

Applies to

Application for leave for in camera review

No hearing is required for Applications for Leave for In Camera Review; do not set a hearing date and leave Date/Time fields blank when filing.

NO HEARING is required for this application, so DO NOT set a hearing date. Click “Next.” As no hearing is required, leave the “Date” and “Time” fields blank, and click “Next” to bypass this screen.

Applies to

Attachment

Attachments to Applications for Leave for In Camera Review must have their “Category” field correctly selected from the drop-down list.

If you have any additional documents to attach, click the “Browse” button under “Attachments,” and a file upload screen will appear. Individually navigate to the documents you want to attach, and select “Open.” In each corresponding “Category” field, select the name from the drop down list that correctly identifies each document.

Applies to

Notice of manual filing

Requests to seal application, order, and documents require electronic filing of a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING.

Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING indicating that an application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, proposed order sealing and under seal documents have been submitted to the Court.

Applies to

Answer

Answers filed in state court must be re-filed in federal court; pending motions must be re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.

Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court, either as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing. Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with L.R. 6-1.

Applies to

All documents

The court uses an electronic filing system; e-filing requirements are governed by General Order 10-07 and Local Rule 5-4.

This Court uses an electronic filing system for documents. Information regarding the Court's Electronic Case Filing system is available on the Court's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov/cmecf. All documents required to be e-filed in this matter can be found in General Order No. 10-07 (as updated and amended) and L.R. 5-4.

Applies to

Joint statement

The Excel version of the Joint Statement must be emailed to chambers and a PDF version lodged on the docket when filing the motion.

party (or parties) must transmit the Excel version of the Joint Statement by email to JWH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov at the time that they file their motion and must also lodge a PDF version of the Joint Statement on the docket.

Initiating documents for most civil cases must be e-filed per Local Rule 3-2.

The initiating documents (e.g., complaints and notices of removal) of most civil cases must be e-filed. See Local Rule 3-2.

Applies to

Jury instructions

Counsel must submit electronic Microsoft Word versions of jury instructions via email to JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

counsel must submit electronic versions (in Microsoft Word format) to the Court at the following email address: JLS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov

Applies to

Notice of lodging consent form

Notice of Lodging of Consent Form with attached Form CV-11D must be e-filed as a proposed document per Local Rule 5-4.4.

Parties wishing to consent to a magistrate judge shall complete and attach Form CV-11D (Statement of Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge) to a Notice of Lodging of Consent Form, which shall be e-filed as required by Local Rule 5-4.4 as a proposed document.

Applies to

Attorney fees motion

Attorney's fees motions must be electronically filed per Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Motions for attorney’s fees shall be electronically filed and set for hearing according to Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Applies to

Fee calculation table

Fee calculation table must be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

State court answers must be re-filed as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court separately as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Applies to

Proposed jury instructions

Parties must submit Word-format electronic versions of proposed jury instructions and verdict forms to the provided chambers email address 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

In addition to filing the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and proposed verdict form(s), the parties must submit electronic versions (Word format) of both the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and the proposed verdict form(s) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Applies to

Attorney fees table

The attorney fee table must be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

Applies to

Continuance application

Continuance and extension requests must be electronically filed with a proposed order and supporting declaration.

Counsel requesting a continuance must electronically file any application or stipulation with a proposed order and a detailed declaration of counsel providing the grounds for the requested continuance or extension of time.

Proposed orders for evidentiary objections may be filed via CM/ECF or emailed to the provided chambers email address.

A proposed order shall be filed and attached to the evidentiary objections as a separate document consistent with Local Rule 52-4.1 and either uploaded through the CM/ECF system or emailed directly to mcs_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Unmarked proposed findings must be submitted to the Chambers email address in Word or WordPerfect format at the time of filing.

At the time of filing, each party also must submit its own unmarked proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law to the Chambers e-mail box in Word or WordPerfect format.

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be e-filed.

The parties are reminded of their obligations under Rule 26(a)(1) to disclose information (without awaiting a discovery request), and under Rule 26(f) to confer on a discovery plan not later than 21 days before the scheduling conference and to e-file a 'Joint Rule 26(f) Report' with the Court not later than 14 days before the conference.

Applies to

Zoom request

Zoom requests must be e-filed.

Requests to appear via Zoom must be e-filed seven (7) days before the hearing and must indicate that counsel has met and conferred per Local Rule 7-3.

Applies to

Pretrial document

All pretrial documents must be filed and emailed in Word format to chambers on the due date.

All pretrial documents listed above, including any amended documents, shall be filed and emailed in Word version to MWC_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov the day they are due.

Counsel must comply with Central District electronic filing General Orders and Local Rules, unless this Order supersedes them.

Counsel must follow the Central District’s General Orders and Local Rules concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order.

Applies to

Motion

Motions, oppositions, replies, and supporting documents (except physical exhibits) must be electronically filed as attachments to the corresponding brief.

Motions, Oppositions, and Replies shall be electronically filed only. With the exception of physical exhibits, all documents supporting the motion, opposition, or reply (e.g., declarations, exhibits, statements of undisputed or disputed facts, judicial notices) shall also be electronically filed only, and filed as attachments to the corresponding brief.

Applies to

Proposed order

Parties filing or opposing motions, ex parte applications, stipulations, or general requests must electronically file a proposed order with required content.

Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter (e.g., ex parte applications, stipulations, and general requests) shall electronically file and lodge a proposed order setting forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations.

Applies to

All filings

Counsel must electronically file all filings; non-signature items and proposed orders must be text-searchable PDF, with proposed orders attached to main documents.

Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(d)(3), Local Rule 5-4, and General Order 10-07, counsel shall electronically file (“e-file”) all filings. Items that do not require the Court’s signature shall be e-filed in text searchable portable document format (PDF). Proposed orders shall be e-filed in text searchable PDF format as an attachment to the main documents.

Applies to

All filings

Pro se litigants may e-file via Court’s EDSS portal in PDF format instead of paper filing.

Pro Se Litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court’s Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk’s Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court’s website. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Court’s website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss.

Motions in limine must be e-filed 28 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Motions in limine are heard at the date and time of the Final Pretrial Conference and shall be e-filed twenty-eight (28) calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Motions for attorneys’ fees must be electronically filed per Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Motions for attorneys’ fees shall be electronically filed and set for hearing according to Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Applies to

Fee table

Fee tables must be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

All tables shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

Zoom appearance requests must be filed electronically.

Requests to appear via Zoom must be e-filed by the Friday before the hearing and must indicate that counsel has met and conferred per Local Rule 7-3.

Required

Always

All documents must be filed electronically except sealed/in camera filings, with docket entries clearly identifying applicable defendant(s); items must be docketed only for relevant defendants.

All parties shall docket items only as to the particular defendant(s) to whom the item pertains, rather than all defendants, unless the item pertains to all. Except for documents filed under seal or in camera, every document shall be filed electronically so that it is clear from the docketing entry to which defendant(s) it applies.

Counsel must comply with Local Rules for electronic filing, convert all documents to searchable PDF, and ensure text is selectable/copyable.

Counsel must follow the Local Rules and General Orders concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order. Counsel shall adhere to Local Civil Rule 5-4.3 with respect to the conversion of all documents to portable document format (PDF) so that when a document is e-filed, it is in the proper size and is PDF searchable. Further, all documents shall be filed in a format so that text can be selected, copied, and pasted directly from the document. See Local Civil Rule 5-4.3.1.

Government must email specified FPTC documents to chambers in Microsoft Word format.

No later than one (1) week before the FPTC, the government shall file and email the documents described below in Microsoft Word format to SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov: • A trial memorandum; • Proposed voir dire questions, if any; • A witness list; • An exhibit list; • A joint case-specific glossary for the CRD;

Applies to

Application to seal

For requests to seal only documents (not application/order), electronically file the application/declaration and attach the proposed order.

Electronically file the application to seal and/or declaration giving notice or proof of service. During the electronic filing process, attach the proposed order to the application (standard procedure for filing any application with a proposed order).

Applies to

Notice of manual filing

For requests to seal application/order/documents, electronically file a notice of manual filing.

Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING indicating that an application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, proposed order sealing, and under seal documents have been submitted to the court.

Applies to

Pretrial document

Pretrial documents must be filed electronically (ECF) and emailed to chambers.

All pretrial documents listed above, including any amended documents, shall be filed and emailed in Word version to SRM_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov the day they are due.

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Sealed motion

When filing a sealed motion, the document upload screen must turn red to confirm the filing will be under seal; if it does not turn red, stop and restart the docketing process.

This is where you will upload your PDF documents. This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Motion again.

Applies to

Sealed opposition

When filing a sealed opposition, the document upload screen must turn red to confirm the filing is under seal; if it does not, stop and restart the docketing process.

This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Opposition again.

Applies to

Sealed opposition

A sealed opposition must be linked to an order granting leave to file under seal; if no such order exists, docketing cannot continue.

The Sealed Opposition you are filing must also be linked to an Order granting leave to file the document under seal. The next screen will either inform you that no orders have been filed, so docketing cannot continue, or present a list of orders previously entered in the case.

Applies to

Sealed document

Sealed documents are not accessible through the NEF and are restricted from viewing.

while all case participants will receive a NEF, sealed document(s) will not be accessible through the NEF. All sealed documents will be restricted from viewing.

Moving party's counsel must electronically file the Joint Brief and appendices.

Once finalized, the moving party's counsel shall sign and electronically file the Joint Brief, Joint Appendix of Facts, and Joint Appendix of Evidence

Counsel must e-file all filings.

counsel shall electronically file (“e-file”) all filings.

Applies to

Answer

Answers filed in state court must be refiled in federal court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Any Answers filed in state court must be refiled in this Court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Applies to

Joint brief

Joint brief, JAF, and JAE must be electronically filed.

Once finalized, the moving party's counsel shall sign and electronically file the joint brief, JAF, and JAE no later than four days after receiving the opposing party's signed copy.

Required

Always

Applies to

Answer

Answers filed in state court must be e-filed in this Court as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing.

Any answers filed in state court must be e-filed in this Court, either as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing.

Counsel must electronically file all civil filings per FRCP 5(d)(3) and Local Rule 5-4.

Counsel must file all civil filings pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 5(d)(3) and Local Rule 5-4.

All documents except sealed or in camera filings must be filed electronically per Central District Local Rules.

Except for documents filed under seal or in camera, every document must be filed electronically in such a way that it is clear from the docketing entry to which defendant(s) it applies. Counsel must follow the Central District’s Local Rules and General Orders concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order.

Applies to

All filings

Counsel must e-file all filings; items not requiring court signature in PDF; proposed orders as PDF attachments.

Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3), L.R. 5-4, and General Order 10-07, counsel shall electronically file ("e-file") all filings. Items that do not require the Court's signature shall be e-filed in pdf format. Proposed orders shall be e-filed in pdf format as an attachment to the main documents.

Applies to

Motion for attorneys fees

Motions for attorneys’ fees must be electronically filed and set for hearing per Local Rule 6-1.

Motions for attorneys’ fees shall be electronically filed and set for hearing according to L.R. 6-1 and this Order.

Applies to

Answer

Answers filed in state court must be refiled in federal court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Any Answers filed in state court must be refiled in this Court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Applies to

All filings

Counsel must e-file all filings in PDF format; proposed orders must be e-filed as PDF attachments.

counsel shall electronically file ("e-file") all filings. Items that do not require the Court's signature shall be e-filed in pdf format. Proposed orders shall be e-filed in pdf format as an attachment to the main documents.

Applies to

Motion for attorneys fees

Motions for attorneys' fees must be electronically filed.

Motions for attorneys’ fees shall be electronically filed and set for hearing according to L.R. 6-1 and this Order.

Applies to

Criminal duty matter

Magistrate Judge Criminal Duty Matters filed by the USAO must be filed electronically via CM/ECF, except for complaints, charging documents, certain affidavits, concurrent documents, and CVB matters.

This General Order creates an exception to Local Criminal Rule 49-1.2(b)(4) for all Magistrate Judge Criminal Duty Matters filed by the United States Attorney's Office ("USAO") except complaints and other charging documents, Affidavits re: Out-of-District Arrest Warrant filed under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(c)(3), documents filed concurrently with such charging documents or affidavits, and all Central Violations Bureau ("CVB") matters.

Complaints, charging documents, certain affidavits, concurrent documents, CVB matters, and matters subject to District Judge review must be filed in paper format.

Those types of criminal duty matters as well as those subject to review by a United States District Judge remain subject to Local Criminal Rule 49-1.2(b)(4) and, if filed with the Court, must be presented to the Clerk for filing in paper format.

Applies to

Criminal duty matter

Participating Filers must open a new criminal duty matter case in CM/ECF to submit it for review under the Pilot Project, and the case will automatically receive an MJ case number.

To submit a criminal duty matter for review by a United States Magistrate Judge under the Pilot Project, a Participating Filer must first open a new criminal duty matter case in the Court's CM/ECF System. This creates the docket in CM/ECF in which the relevant documents will be filed. A criminal duty matter case opened electronically in the CM/ECF System by a Participating Filer will automatically be issued an "MJ" case number.

Applies to

Application for warrant

To obtain a warrant, the filer must electronically file an Application for Warrant as Dkt. No. 1 and attach the Proposed Warrant.

To obtain a warrant, the filer must electronically file an "Application for Warrant" as docket number one (Dkt. No. 1) in the case and lodge the Proposed Warrant as an attachment to the Application.

Applies to

Application

For other criminal duty matters under the Pilot Project, file an application as Dkt. No. 1 with a Proposed Order attached.

For all other types of criminal duty matters designated for the Pilot Project under Section I, above, file an application detailing the relief sought as docket number one (Dkt. No. 1) and lodge a Proposed Order as an attachment to the Application.

Applies to

Extension request

Extension, continuance, or postponement requests must be e-filed under the same case number as the related Application.

A request for an extension of a delayed-notice period, or any other request for any type of extension, continuance, or postponement, must be e-filed under the same case number as the Application to which it relates.

Applies to

Criminal duty matter

Criminal duty matters referred to magistrate judges must be electronically filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office, with exceptions for certain documents.

All criminal duty matters referred to the magistrate judges of this court by General Order 05-07 except complaints, Affidavits re: Out-of-District Arrest Warrant, and other charging documents, documents filed concurrently with charging documents, and CVB matters must, when filed by the Office of the United States Attorney, be electronically filed.

Applies to

Criminal duty matter

Criminal duty matters not referred to magistrate judges must be filed in paper format and reviewed by a district judge.

Any criminal duty matters not referred to the magistrate judges of this court by General Order 05-07 are excluded from the scope of this pilot project, must be presented for filing in paper format, and will be reviewed by a district judge.

Applies to

Proposed instructions

Counsel must submit proposed instructions to the chambers email address.

In addition, counsel must submit electronic versions (in Microsoft Word format) of all proposed instructions to the chambers email address.

Applies to

Sealed document

Attorneys must e-file sealed documents in public/non-sealed civil cases via CM/ECF, with exceptions for criminal cases, entirely sealed cases, and pro se parties.

Effective December 1, 2015, the United States District Court for the Central District of California will amend its local rules to require attorneys to electronically file sealed documents in otherwise PUBLIC/NON-SEALED CIVIL CASES using the Court’s CM/ECF system. Note that the new rules require electronic filing only in PUBLIC/NON-SEALED CIVIL CASES. For now, continue to file sealed documents in criminal cases in paper, or as otherwise directed by your assigned judge’s standing orders. Likewise, continue to file all documents in paper in any case in which the entire case is under seal. And note that pro se parties who have been granted permission to file documents electronically must nonetheless continue to file sealed documents in paper; the CM/ECF system does not allow pro se parties to e-file sealed documents.

Applies to

Brief

PDF versions of briefs must be filed in CM/ECF.

File the PDF version of the document in CM/ECF.

Applies to

Attachment

Cited documents not previously filed in CM/ECF must be attached to the brief to be linked.

If a document cited in your brief has not previously been filed on CM/ECF, you may link to the document within your order only if the document is filed as an attachment to your brief.

Applies to

Brief

Hyperlinked briefs must be filed on CM/ECF with the brief as the main document, all linked PDFs as attachments, each attachment with a selected document type and written description (unique if similarly labeled), and all evidence attached before completing filing.

8 File the brief and evidence as follows: a Following the normal procedure for filing orders on CM/ECF, browse to and select your brief with links as the main document. b Browse to and select as an Attachment each PDF file to which a link was created in your brief. c Using the drop-down list, select the type of document attached, and provide a written description of the document. (Note: The written description will become the name assigned as a PDF bookmark when the file is downloaded by the court. However, a unique description is needed if similarly labeled documents are cited.) R e Repeat the foregoing steps until all cited evidence is filed as an attachment to your brief. d When all evidence attachments have been added to the brief, click Next and complete the remaining steps for filing the brief on CM/ECF. Once filed, the links in the brief will link directly to the evidence filed of record as attachments to the brief.

Applies to

Hyperlinked document

Hyperlinked documents must be filed via CM/ECF using typical electronic filing processes, with no special steps required except for documents with links to their own attachments.

After the document is published to PDF, you may upload it to CM/ECF using typical filing processes. With the exception of filing a document with links to its own attachments (discussed previously), no special steps are needed for filing a hyperlinked document on CM/ECF.

Applies to

Sealed document

Sealed documents e-filed via CM/ECF must use the 'Under Seal Filing Events' menu, not regular motion event menus.

Please note that, within CM/ECF, a separate menu of events related to the e-filing of sealed documents has been created (“Under Seal Filing Events”). If you attempt to e-file a sealed document, you must use one of the events available from this menu, or your document will not be filed under seal. Do not use a regular motion event on the “Motions and Related Filings” menu, as any documents so filed will be public.

Applies to

Sealed document

Sealed motions must be filed using the 'Sealed Motion' event, and sealed exhibits using the 'Sealed Document' event linked to the related motion.

For instance, if you obtain leave to file a motion to dismiss under seal, you must then file your motion to dismiss, using the “Sealed Motion” event under the “Under Seal Filing Events” menu, following the instructions set forth below at page 22. Likewise, if you obtain leave to file an exhibit to a summary judgment motion under seal, you must then proceed to file your summary judgment motion using a regular motion event, then file the sealed exhibit using the “Sealed Document” event on the “Under Seal Filing” menu, and link it to your summary judgment motion, following the instructions set forth below at page 15.

Only documents filed using specific sealed docket entries from the CIVIL Under Seal Filing Events menu are sealed upon submission.

Only documents properly filed using specific sealed docket entries are SEALED upon submission. The events are located on the “Under Seal Filing Events” menu found under the “Under Seal Filings” heading on the CIVIL docketing menu. The following sealed civil events are available for your use:  Leave for In Camera Review  Leave to File Document Under Seal  Sealed Declaration in Support  Sealed Document  Sealed Motion (Generic sealed motion type event)  Sealed Opposition  Sealed Reply

Sealed documents must be filed in paper if electronic filing is impossible due to CM/ECF technical failure per L.R. 5-4.6.2.

If you cannot file a sealed document electronically due to a technical failure of CM/ECF, you must file it in paper pursuant to L.R. 5-4.6.2.

Applies to

Application for leave to file under seal

Application for Leave to File Under Seal must be electronically filed via ECF as a two-step process separating public and sealed components.

Electronically filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal is a two-step process.

“Application” must be selected as the moving document type when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal.

Select “Application” for your moving document, and click “Next.”

Filing party’s role must be entered in the “Party Role” field when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal.

Enter the filing party’s role in the “Party Role” field, and click “Next.”

Amended Applications for Leave to File Under Seal must use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event to avoid duplicate motions on the judge’s calendar.

If you are amending an existing Application for Leave to File Under Seal, please use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event located under “Responses, Replies and Other Motion Related Documents” on the main Civil Events Screen. If you use the “Leave to File Document Under Seal” event to file an amended version of an Application already on file, the system will create an unnecessary duplicate motion on the Judge’s calendar.

Date and Time fields must be left blank when filing Application for Leave to File Under Seal as no hearing is required.

As no hearing is required, leave the “Date” and “Time” fields blank, and click “Next” to bypass this screen.

After clicking 'Next' on the final docket entry text screen when filing an Application for Leave to File Under Seal, clicking 'Back' will cause an error.

DO NOT click the “Back” button once you have clicked “Next.” Clicking the “Back” button at that point will create an error.

Applies to

Sealed declaration in support

Sealed Declaration in Support must be filed via the ECF event path: Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Sealed Declaration in Support.

Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Sealed Declaration in Support

Applies to

Sealed declaration in support

To file a Sealed Declaration in Support electronically, the filer must select the corresponding event from the list and click Next.

Select the “Sealed Declaration in Support” event from the list presented, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed declaration in support

When filing a Sealed Declaration in Support, the filing party must be selected from parties who have already appeared in the case, followed by two Next clicks.

On the following screen, select the party filing the Declaration from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case in the “Select the Party” field, and click “Next.” Click “Next” again on the following screen.

Applies to

Sealed declaration in support

After the upload screen turns red, the Sealed Declaration in Support must be uploaded under the “Main Document” field.

If the screen turns red, as shown below, proceed to upload your documents. Under “Main Document,” click the “Browse” button, and a file upload box will appear. Navigate to where you have saved your Declaration in Support of Application for Leave to File Under Seal, select the file, and click “Open.”

When e-filing under-seal documents, do not click the “Back” button after clicking “Next” on the final docket entry screen, as this will cause an error.

DO NOT click the “Back” button once you have clicked “Next.” Clicking the “Back” button will create an error.

Applies to

Sealed document

The Sealed Document e-filing event is the only permissible method to e-file sealed documents and requires a prior court order granting leave to file under seal.

Please note that this event can only be used to e-file a sealed document if you have already obtained a court order granting leave to file that document under seal. If you have not obtained such an order, you will not be able to complete the e-filing process.

Applies to

Sealed document

When e-filing sealed documents, the upload screen must turn red after selecting 'A Court Order' and clicking Next twice; if not, stop and restart the docketing process as documents will not be filed under seal.

This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Document again.

Applies to

Sealed document

Sealed documents must be linked to a previously entered order granting leave to file under seal to proceed with e-filing docketing.

You must next link your Sealed Document to an Order granting leave to file the document under seal.

Applies to

Sealed motion

E-filing a sealed motion is only permitted if the filer has a prior court order granting leave to file the motion under seal.

Please note that this event can only be used to e-file a motion under seal if you have already obtained a court order granting leave to file that motion under seal. If you have not obtained such an order, you will not be able to complete the e-filing process.

Applies to

Sealed motion

When e-filing a sealed motion, the screen must turn red to confirm proper under-seal docketing; if not, restart the process.

If you select "A Court Order" from the screen shown above, clicking "Next" twice will bring you to the document upload screen. This is where you will upload your PDF documents. This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Motion again.

Applies to

Sealed motion

Sealed motions must be linked to a previously entered order granting leave to file under seal, otherwise docketing cannot proceed.

The Sealed Motion you are filing must be linked to an Order granting leave to file the document under seal. The next screen will either inform you that no orders have been filed, so docketing cannot continue, or present a list of orders previously entered in the case. Make a selection from this list, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed motion

Appropriate moving document type must be selected when e-filing a sealed motion.

Select the appropriate type for your moving document, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed motion

Hearing information for the presiding judge must be entered when e-filing a sealed motion.

Enter the hearing information for the judge before whom the motion is noticed.

Applies to

Sealed motion

Service reminder message must be reviewed when e-filing a sealed motion.

Review the REMINDER message regarding service on the next screen. Click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed motion

Warning message on the following screen must be noted when e-filing a sealed motion.

Note the warning message on the following screen, and click “Next.”

When e-filing under-seal documents, do not click the Back button after clicking Next on the final docket entry screen, as this will cause an error.

Click “Next” to complete the filing. DO NOT click the “Back” button once you have clicked “Next.” Clicking the “Back” button will create an error.

Applies to

Sealed opposition

Sealed Opposition e-filing event is located at the path Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Sealed Opposition.

Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Sealed Opposition

Applies to

Sealed opposition

Filers must select “Under Seal Filing Events” under the “UNDER SEAL FILINGS” heading on the Civil Event Screen to access sealed opposition e-filing.

1. From the Civil Event Screen, under the heading “UNDER SEAL FILINGS,” select “Under Seal Filing Events.”

Applies to

Sealed opposition

E-filing a Sealed Opposition requires entering the case number in the Civil Case Number field and clicking Find This Case.

2. Enter the case number in the “Civil Case Number” field, and click “Find This Case.”

Applies to

Sealed opposition

Filers must select the correct case from any presented list and click Next on the subsequent two screens when e-filing a Sealed Opposition.

3. If presented with a list of cases, check the box next to the correct case. Click “Next” once on this screen, and once on the following screen.

Applies to

Sealed opposition

Filers must select the “Sealed Opposition” event from the presented list and click Next to proceed with e-filing.

4. Select the “Sealed Opposition” event from the list presented, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed opposition

The filing party for a Sealed Opposition must be selected from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case.

5. On the following screen, select the party filing the Sealed Opposition from the list of parties who have already appeared in the case in the “Select the Party” field, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed opposition

Filers must answer the question presented on the screen during the Sealed Opposition e-filing process and click Next.

6. The next screen will present a question. Answer it, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed opposition

When e-filing sealed opposition, selecting 'A Court Order' then clicking Next twice leads to upload screen; screen must turn red, else documents will not be filed under seal, restart docketing process.

If you select “A Court Order” from the screen shown above, clicking “Next” twice will bring you to the document upload screen. This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Opposition again.

Applies to

Sealed opposition

For sealed opposition e-filing, after screen turns red, upload main document via Browse button, select file, click Open.

If the screen turns red, as shown below, proceed to upload your documents. Under “Main Document,” click the “Browse” button, and a file upload screen will appear. Navigate to where your Sealed Opposition is saved and select the file, then click “Open.”

Applies to

Sealed opposition

When e-filing sealed opposition with attachments, upload each via Attachments Browse button, select correct category from dropdown.

If you have additional documents to attach, under “Attachments,” click the “Browse” button, and a file upload screen will appear. Individually navigate to where your documents are saved, and select “Open.” In each corresponding “Category” field, select the name from the drop down list that correctly identifies each document. Click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed opposition

Sealed Opposition e-filing requires linking the document to the motion(s) it relates to.

As noted in the message on the next screen, you will need to link this Sealed Opposition to the motion or motions to which it relates. Click “Next.” Link the Sealed Opposition to the correct motion, and click “Next.”

Click Next after the final docket text appears when e-filing under-seal documents.

The final docket text will appear on the next screen. Click “Next.”

Applies to

Sealed reply

When e-filing sealed reply after selecting “A Court Order”, upload screen must turn red; if not, stop and restart docketing.

If you select “A Court Order” from the screen shown above, clicking “Next” twice will bring you to the document upload screen. This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Reply again.

Applies to

Attachment

Attachments to sealed reply must have correct category selected from drop down list.

In each corresponding “Category” field, select the name from the drop down list that correctly identifies each document.

Applies to

Sealed reply

Sealed Reply must be linked to related motion(s) and an Order granting leave to file under seal; docketing cannot continue without the order.

11. As noted in the message on the next screen, you will need to link this Sealed Reply to the motion or motions to which it relates. Click “Next.” 12. Link the Sealed Reply to the correct motion, and click “Next.” 13. The Sealed Reply you are filing must also be linked to an Order granting leave to file the document under seal. The next screen will either inform you that no orders have been filed, so docketing cannot continue, or present a list of orders previously entered in the case. Make a selection from this list, and click “Next.”

Applies to

Application for leave in camera review

Application for Leave for In Camera Review must be e-filed via the court’s e-filing system under the Under Seal Filing Events menu.

Civil > Under Seal Filings > Under Seal Filing Events > Leave For In Camera Review. From the Civil Screen, under the heading “UNDER SEAL FILINGS,” select “Under Seal Filing Events.”

Applies to

Attachment

When attaching additional documents to an Application for Leave for In Camera Review, select the correct category from the dropdown list for each attachment.

If you have any additional documents to attach, click the “Browse” button under “Attachments,” and a file upload screen will appear. Individually navigate to the documents you want to attach, and select “Open.” In each corresponding “Category” field, select the name from the drop down list that correctly identifies each document. Click “Next.”

Applies to

Application for leave in camera review

Amended Applications for Leave for In Camera Review must use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event to avoid duplicate motions on the judge’s calendar.

If you are amending an existing Application for Leave for In Camera Review, please use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event located under “Responses, Replies and Other Motion Related Documents” on the main Civil Events page. If you use the “Leave for In Camera Review” event to file an amended version of an Application already on file, the system will create an unnecessary duplicate motion on the Judge’s calendar.

Applies to

Application for leave in camera review

Applications for Leave for In Camera Review do not require a hearing; do not set a hearing date when e-filing.

NO HEARING is required for this application, so DO NOT set a hearing date.

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Application to seal

For requests to seal only documents (not the application and order), the application to seal and/or declaration must be electronically filed with the proposed order attached.

Electronically file the application to seal and/or declaration giving notice or proof of service. During the electronic filing process, attach the proposed order to the application. (Standard procedure for filing any application with a proposed order).

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Notice of manual filing

For requests to seal the application, order, and documents, a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING must be electronically filed indicating the relevant documents have been submitted to the Court.

Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING indicating that an application to seal, declaration giving notice or a proof of service, proposed order sealing and under seal documents have been submitted to the Court.

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Application and proposed order

When the sealing application and order are not under seal, the application and proposed order must be e-filed.

The filer will electronically file the Application and attach the Proposed Order to the Application in the normal e-filing procedure.

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Application and proposed order and under seal document

When the sealing application and order are under seal, documents must be filed manually via Notice of Manual Filing; e-filing is not used.

The filer delivers the following documents to the Intake Window: one copy of the application, one copy of the proposed order, one copy of the proposed under seal document, and the Notice of Manual Filing.

E-filing is unavailable in a sealed action; all documents must be filed manually without a Notice of Manual Filing.

No Notice of Manual Filing is required because you are not able to e-file in a sealed action.

Pro se defendants may file documents through the EDSS online portal instead of mailing or delivering to the Clerk's Office.

Pro se defendants may submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System ("EDSS") instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court's website.

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Sealed document

Sealed documents in criminal cases must be filed in paper unless the assigned judge's standing orders direct otherwise.

continue to file sealed documents in criminal cases in paper, or as otherwise directed by your assigned judge's standing orders.

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Sealed opposition

When filing a sealed opposition, the upload screen must turn red to confirm sealed filing; if not, stop and restart the process.

This screen should turn red. If the screen does not turn red, STOP; your documents will not be filed under seal. Go back to the Civil Events Screen and begin the docketing process for your Sealed Opposition again.

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Answer

In removed actions, state-court answers must be re-filed in this Court and pending motions re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.

Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court, either as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing. Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with L.R. 6-1.

The Court uses an electronic filing system (ECF) for documents.

This Court uses an electronic filing system for documents. Information regarding the Court's Electronic Case Filing system is available on the Court's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov/cmecf.

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Proposed final pretrial conference order

Counsel must email a Microsoft Word version of the Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order to the Court on the date it is lodged.

Counsel are directed to email to the Court a Microsoft Word version of the (Proposed) Final Pretrial Conference Order on the date it is lodged.

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Zoom request

Zoom appearance requests must be filed electronically.

Requests to appear via Zoom must be e-filed by the Friday before the hearing and must indicate that counsel has met and conferred per Local Rule 7-3.

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Application for leave to file under seal

When amending an existing Application for Leave to File Under Seal, use the "Amendment (Motion related)" event to avoid creating a duplicate motion on the Judge's calendar.

If you are amending an existing Application for Leave to File Under Seal, please use the "Amendment (Motion related)" event located under "Responses, Replies and Other Motion Related Documents" on the main Civil Events Screen. If you use the "Leave to File Document Under Seal" event to file an amended version of an Application already on file, the system will create an unnecessary duplicate motion on the Judge's calendar.

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Application for leave to file under seal

No hearing is required for the Application for Leave to File Under Seal, so do not set a hearing date.

Please note the warning message on the next screen: NO HEARING is required for this application, so DO NOT set a hearing date.

Applies to

Sealed opposition

A sealed opposition must be linked to the motion or motions to which it relates during the e-filing process.

As noted in the message on the next screen, you will need to link this Sealed Opposition to the motion or motions to which it relates.

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Sealed document

Users must not click the Back button during the sealed filing process because doing so will create an error.

The next screen will again display the final docket entry text. Click “Next” to complete the filing. DO NOT click the “Back” button once you have clicked “Next.” Clicking the “Back” button will create an error.

Applies to

Application for leave in camera review

Amendments to an Application for Leave for In Camera Review must be filed using the 'Amendment (Motion related)' event, not the 'Leave for In Camera Review' event, to avoid creating a duplicate motion on the Judge's calendar.

If you are amending an existing Application for Leave for In Camera Review, please use the “Amendment (Motion related)” event located under “Responses, Replies and Other Motion Related Documents” on the main Civil Events page. If you use the “Leave for In Camera Review” event to file an amended version of an Application already on file, the system will create an unnecessary duplicate motion on the Judge’s calendar.

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Sealed document

When e-filing a sealed document, click 'Next' to complete the filing and do not click 'Back' afterward, as doing so will create an error.

The next screen will display the final docket entry text. Click "Next" to complete the filing. DO NOT click the "Back" button once you have clicked "Next." Clicking the "Back" button at that point will create an error.

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Civil document

Pro se litigants may use EDSS to submit PDF documents for filing; documents are not automatically filed but reviewed by the Clerk's Office.

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SUBMISSION SYSTEM (EDSS): The Clerk’s Office has created the Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) which will allow pro se litigants to submit documents for filing through an online portal, in lieu of submission by U.S. mail or in-person at Civil Intake. EDSS is a document delivery system; documents submitted through EDSS are not automatically uploaded on CM/ECF. Pro se litigants may submit documents in PDF format for review and filing by the Clerk’s Office.

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Civil document

Pro se litigants may apply for permission to electronically file using Form CV-005.

Pro se litigants may also apply to the Court for permission to electronically file. Form CV-005 is available at: https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/forms?category=Civil%20Forms

Pro se parties may file all documents in paper format per Local Rule 5-4.2.

Pro se/self-represented parties may continue to present all documents to the Clerk for filing in paper format pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.2.

Pro se parties are permitted to file documents by email if they meet specified requirements.

However, the Court will also permit self-represented parties to present all documents to the Clerk for filing by email so long as they comply with the following requirements:

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Sealed opposition

Additional documents attached to a sealed opposition must be individually uploaded and assigned the correct category from the drop-down list.

If you have additional documents to attach, under “Attachments,” click the “Browse” button, and a file upload screen will appear. Individually navigate to where your documents are saved, and select “Open.” In each corresponding “Category” field, select the name from the drop down list that correctly identifies each document. Click “Next.”

Pro se litigants may use EDSS for electronic filing instead of paper.

Pro Se Litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court’s Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk’s Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court’s website.

Pro se litigants may file electronically via EDSS using PDF format.

Pro se litigants—that is, parties who are not represented by an attorney—may submit documents for filing through the Court’s Electronic Document Submission System (“EDSS”) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk’s Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court’s website.

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All filings

Pro se litigants may file documents via EDSS instead of mail or in-person; requires internet and email; PDF format.

Pro Se Litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System ("EDSS") instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court's website.

Applies to

All filings

Pro se litigants may use EDSS to file documents in PDF format instead of mailing or bringing to Clerk's Office.

Pro Se Litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System ("EDSS") instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court's website.

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Sealed document

Sealed documents filed electronically are restricted from viewing and not accessible via the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) sent to case participants.

Note, however, that while all case participants will receive a NEF, sealed documents will not be accessible through the NEF. All sealed documents will be restricted from viewing.