Central District of California Page & Word Limits

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions must not exceed 25 pages. Replies must not exceed 15 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine limited to 10 pages; no replies allowed.

motions in limine must be filed at least 3 weeks (21 days) before the final pretrial conference; oppositions must be filed at least 2 weeks (14 days) before the final pretrial conference; there will be no replies. Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 10 pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda in support/opposition limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages; extensions only for good cause.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions must not exceed 25 pages. Replies must not exceed 15 pages. Only for good cause will the Court grant an application to extend these page limits.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Motion

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply); 14-point Times New Roman font required; PDF format must be text searchable.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. Typeface and spacing shall comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1, except that the parties are required to use only 14-point Times New Roman font. Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum. 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 text searchable. Further, all documents shall be filed in a format so that text can be selected, copied, and pasted directly from the document.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages each.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint Statement of the Case (max 1 page) must be filed 14 days before FPTC.

The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one (1) page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages each.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda in support/opposition of motions are limited to 25 pages; replies are limited to 12 pages, extendable only in rare instances for good cause.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

12 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

Memoranda in support of or opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 12 pages.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

12 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment brief

Summary judgment briefs are limited to 25 pages per separately represented party (exclusive of tables of contents and authorities), and replies are limited to 12 pages.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

12 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

Motion memoranda in support of or opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages and replies to 12 pages, with extensions granted only rarely for good cause.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Statement of the case

The Statement of the Case section of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must not exceed two pages.

Statement of the Case. A short synopsis (not to exceed two (2) pages) of the claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one (1) page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one (1) page in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to ten pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report statement of the case

The Report must include a statement of the case no longer than two pages summarizing the claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

1. Statement of the Case. A short synopsis (not to exceed two (2) pages) of the claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

12 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment brief

Each separately represented party is limited to 25 pages, excluding tables of contents and authorities, and replies are limited to 12 pages.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Supporting and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages and replies to 12 pages; extensions are granted only in rare instances for good cause shown.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, absent leave of Court. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2800 words

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words or 10 pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint Statement of Case (max 1 page) required 14 days before FPTC.

The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

4200 words

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewritten briefs.

Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

2800 words

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words or 10 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions (except motions in limine) limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages for handwritten/typewritten briefs, with Certificate of Compliance required.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits. All submitted briefs must be accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance as set forth in Local Civil Rule 11-6.2.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint Statement of Case (max 1 page) required 14 days before FPTC.

The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions (except motions in limine) limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages for handwritten/typewritten briefs, with Certificate of Compliance required.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits. All submitted briefs must be accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance as set forth in Local Civil Rule 11-6.2.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Responsive trial brief

Responsive trial briefs are limited to 15 pages.

File & Exchange Responsive Trial Briefs (not to exceed 15 pages)

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda in support/opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, replies to 15 pages; extensions only granted for good cause.

Unless otherwise stated by the Court, memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages.3 Only rarely and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3000 words

Applies to

Supplemental memorandum

Supplemental memoranda are limited to 3,000 words and due 14 days before scheduled hearing.

After the joint brief is filed, each party may separately file a supplemental memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding 3,000 words, no later than 14 days before the scheduled hearing date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7000 words

Applies to

Joint brief

Separately represented parties are limited to 7,000 words for MSJ joint briefs, excluding tables of contents and authorities; additional briefing allowed only in extraordinary cases.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to 7,000 words, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Responsive trial brief

Responsive trial briefs are limited to 15 pages.

File & Exchange Responsive Trial Briefs (not to exceed 15 pages)

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda in support/opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, replies to 15 pages; extensions only granted for good cause.

Unless otherwise stated by the Court, memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages.3 Only rarely and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICAL

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

Joint Statement of the Case must be filed 14 days before FPTC and must not exceed one page.

The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

2800 words

Limit

10 pages

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 2,800 words (computer-generated) or 10 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion memorandum

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

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 12 pages with rare extensions for good cause.

Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 12 pages with rare extensions for good cause.

Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply).

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions must not exceed 25 pages. Replies must not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint 26f report statement of case

Statement of the case in Joint 26(f) Report limited to 2 pages.

Statement of the case: a short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

12 pt

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply) with specific font requirements.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of court. Typeface shall comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1. (Civil). NOTE: If Times Roman font is used, the size must be no less than 14; if Courier is used, the size must be no less than 12. Footnotes shall be in typeface no less than one size smaller than text size and shall be used sparingly.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of points authorities

Memoranda limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.

Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4200 words

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Replies limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.

Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4200 words

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewriter formats.

Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 7,000 words; handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages with specific exclusions.

Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4200 words

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Replies limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.

Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4200 words

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewriter formats.

Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 7,000 words; handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages with specific exclusions.

Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4200 words

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 7,000 words (computer-generated) or 25 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2800 words

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 2,800 words (computer-generated) or 10 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

Joint Statement of the Case must not exceed one page.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Responsive trial briefs are limited to 15 pages.

File & Exchange Responsive Trial Briefs (not to exceed 15 pages)

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Responsive trial brief

Responsive trial briefs are limited to 15 pages.

File & Exchange Responsive Trial Briefs (not to exceed 15 pages)

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2800 words

Limit

10 pages

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words or 10 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

1 page

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint Statement of the Case (max 1 page) due 14 days before FPTC.

The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2800 words

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words (computer-generated) or 10 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages each.

Motions in limine and oppositions shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The Joint Statement should not exceed one page

The Joint Statement should not exceed one page

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Each party's Statement of the Case in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is limited to 2 pages.

a. Statement of the Case: A short statement by each party, not to exceed two (2) pages, setting forth that party’s factual summary of the case, including the basis for any claims, counterclaims, or defenses.

CRITICAL

Limit

7000 words

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support or opposition to motions are limited to 7,000 words, with specified exclusions from the word count.

Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, absent leave of court Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Each party limited to 25 pages and 8 footnotes for summary judgment motions.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Leave for additional space will be given only in extraordinary cases. Each party is limited to the use of a total of eight footnotes.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Statement of Case limited to 2 pages.

Statement of the Case. A short summary (not to exceed two (2) pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Rule 26 f report statement of case

The Rule 26(f) Report must include a synopsis of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses, limited to two pages.

a. Statement of the case: a short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions (non-limine) limited to 25 pages; replies to 12 pages.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions in limine limited to 5 per side, 10 pages max, no replies.

Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the court grants leave to file additional motions. All motions in limine must be filed at least three (3) weeks before the hearing date. Oppositions must be filed at least two (2) weeks before the hearing date. There shall be no replies. Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 10 pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint Statement of the Case limited to 1 page.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

4200 words

Applies to

Brief

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words (vs 7,000 for motion/opposition briefs).

Limitations on the length of briefs are specified in Local Civil Rule 11-6.1. A certification of compliance is required as set forth in Local Rule 11-6.2. In addition, because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental briefs may be filed without prior leave of court.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages absent leave of Court. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Each separately represented party limited to 25 pages (excluding TOC/TOA).

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

Only one motion for summary judgment allowed; must seek leave for additional motions or page limit increases.

Motions for Summary Judgment. No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication. The parties shall not attempt to evade the page limitations for briefs by filing multiple motions. If a party believes this is one of the rare instances in which good cause exists for more than one motion for summary judgment or to increase page limits, the party shall seek leave by noticed motion setting forth a detailed showing of good cause.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

4200 words

Applies to

Brief

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words; supplemental briefs require leave of court.

Limitations on the length of briefs are specified in Local Civil Rule 11-6.1. A certification of compliance is required as set forth in Local Rule 11-6.2. In addition, because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental briefs may be filed without prior leave of court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2800 words

Applies to

Motion in limine

Judge Staton’s Procedure 7 length and format requirements apply to motions in limine, which and their oppositions are limited to 2,800 words.

Procedure 7 from Judge Staton’s web page, related to length and format of motions, applies to motions in limine, except that motions in limine (and oppositions thereto) are limited to 2,800 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2100 words

Applies to

Reply brief

Any reply brief that is filed is limited to 2,100 words.

Reply briefs, if they are filed at all, must be limited to 2,100 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include synopsis (max 2 pages), legal issues, and damages.

The Joint Rule 26(f) Report shall report on all matters enumerated below, which include those required to be discussed by Rule 26(f) and Local Rule 26: a. Synopsis: a short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and/or affirmative defenses. b. Legal issues: a brief description of the key legal issues. c. Damages: the realistic range of provable damages.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Motion memorandum

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Opening motion briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Motion memorandum

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Opening motion briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

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

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions in limine memoranda limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda limited to 12 pages.

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

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition to motions due 7 days before hearing, limited to 10 pages.

Any opposition shall be filed seven (7) days prior to the hearing date and shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs, if filed, are due 3 days before hearing by 12:00 p.m. and limited to 5 pages.

However, if a party elects to file one, it shall be filed three (3) days prior to the hearing date by 12:00 p.m., and shall not exceed five (5) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 25 pages and all footnotes shall be in the same type size pursuant to Local Rule 11-3. Oppositions shall not exceed 25 pages and any reply shall not exceed 10 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions in limine support memoranda limited to 10 pages; oppositions limited to 10 pages.

The supporting memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Any opposition(s) shall be e-filed seven (7) days before the Final Pretrial Conference and shall not exceed 10 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Responsive brief

Responsive claim construction briefs limited to 10 pages.

Not later than 14 days after the opening briefs, the parties shall file simultaneous responsive briefs of not more than 10 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 16b 26f report

Statement of the Case must not exceed 2 pages.

a. Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two (2) pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Motions in limine must be e-filed 14 days before Pretrial Conference; oppositions due 7 days before, max 10 pages.

All motions in limine will be heard at the Final Pretrial Conference. All motions in limine must be e-filed fourteen (14) calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference and served in compliance with Local Rule 6-1. Any oppositions shall be e-filed no later than seven (7) calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference and not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opening brief

Opening claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages.

No later than seven days after they file the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement, the parties shall file simultaneous opening claim construction briefs of not more than 25 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opening brief

Opening claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages.

No later than seven days after they file the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement, the parties shall file simultaneous opening claim construction briefs of not more than 25 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include 2-page Statement of the Case.

Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims in the Complaint and in the Counterclaim (if any) and the primary affirmative defenses.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions in limine memoranda limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply).

Notwithstanding L.R. 11-6.1 & 11-6.2, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies (which are optional) shall not exceed 12 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Supporting and opposing memoranda for motions in limine are limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Rule 26f report statement of case

Statement of the case section of the Rule 26(f) report is limited to two pages.

a. Statement of the case: a short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

CRITICAL

Limit

7000 words

Limit

4200 words

Applies to

Brief

Motion/opposition briefs limited to 7,000 words; reply briefs limited to 4,200 words, extensions only for good cause.

Limitations on the length of briefs are specified in Local Civil Rule 11-6.1. In addition, because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

4200 words

Applies to

Brief

Motion and opposition briefs are limited to 7,000 words; reply briefs are limited to 4,200 words.

In addition, because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2800 words

Attorney limit

2100 words

Applies to

Motion in limine

Procedure 7 from Judge Staton’s web page, related to length and format of motions, applies to motions in limine, except that motions in limine (and oppositions thereto) are limited to 2,800 words. Reply briefs, if they are filed at all, must be limited to 2,100 words.

Procedure 7 from Judge Staton’s web page, related to length and format of motions, applies to motions in limine, except that motions in limine (and oppositions thereto) are limited to 2,800 words. Reply briefs, if they are filed at all, must be limited to 2,100 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2800 words

Attorney limit

2100 words

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 2,800 words; reply briefs are limited to 2,100 words.

motions in limine (and oppositions thereto) are limited to 2,800 words. Reply briefs, if they are filed at all, must be limited to 2,100 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Supporting/opposing memoranda for motions in limine limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Counsel shall also prepare a Joint Statement of the Case which will be read by the Court to the prospective panel of jurors prior to the commencement of voir dire. The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs and shall not exceed one page.

Counsel shall also prepare a Joint Statement of the Case which will be read by the Court to the prospective panel of jurors prior to the commencement of voir dire. The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs and shall not exceed one page.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine limited to 5 per side; supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 10 pages; no replies allowed.

Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine. Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Replies will not be accepted.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include 2-page statement of case.

a. Statement of the case: a short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Responsive brief

Responsive claim construction briefs limited to 10 pages.

No later than 14 days after the filing of the opening briefs, the parties shall file simultaneous responsive briefs of not more than 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include 2-page statement of case.

a. Statement of the case: a short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Supporting/opposing memoranda for motions in limine limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Counsel shall also prepare a Joint Statement of the Case which will be read by the Court to the prospective panel of jurors prior to the commencement of voir dire. The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs and shall not exceed one page.

Counsel shall also prepare a Joint Statement of the Case which will be read by the Court to the prospective panel of jurors prior to the commencement of voir dire. The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs and shall not exceed one page.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine limited to 5 per side; supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 10 pages; no replies allowed.

Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine. Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Replies will not be accepted.

CRITICAL

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs and shall not exceed one page.

The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs and shall not exceed one page.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Supporting and opposing memoranda for motions in limine are limited to ten pages.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3000 words

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 3,000 words (or 10 pages if handwritten/typewritten), excluding indices and exhibits.

Reply briefs may not exceed 3,000 words, excluding indices and exhibits. A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Handwritten or typewritten reply briefs are limited to 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Handwritten or typewritten reply briefs are limited to 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply

Replies optional; if filed, due 3 days before hearing by noon, max 5 pages.

The Court does not require a reply. However, if a party elects to file one, it shall be filed three days prior to the hearing date by 12:00 p.m., and shall not exceed five pages.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions filed 14 days before hearing; support/opposition limited to 10 pages.

All motions shall be filed 14 days prior to the hearing date. The supporting memorandum shall not exceed 10 pages. Any opposition shall be filed seven days prior to the hearing date and shall not exceed 10 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3000 words

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs limited to 3,000 words or 10 pages (excluding indices and exhibits).

Reply briefs may not exceed 3,000 words, excluding indices and exhibits. A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7000 words

Applies to

Motion in limine memorandum

Omnibus memoranda in support of and in opposition to motions in limine may not exceed 7,000 words each, and reply memoranda are not authorized.

All motions in limine must be set for hearing at the FPTC and presented in one omnibus memorandum of points and authorities that may not exceed 7,000 words. Oppositions to motions in limine also must be presented in one omnibus memorandum that may not exceed 7,000 words. Replies are not authorized.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The Joint Statement of the Case must be a brief neutral statement of no more than one page.

This should be a brief neutral statement, no more than one page long.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions to such motions are limited to 10 pages.

All motions and oppositions are limited to ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages.

All motions and oppositions are limited to ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine (10 pages each) unless leave granted.

Each party is limited to five (5) motions in limine, unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions. All motions and oppositions are limited to ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine limited to 5 per party; motions and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Each party is limited to five (5) motions in limine, unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions. All motions and oppositions are limited to ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and their oppositions are limited to 10 pages in length.

All motions and oppositions are limited to ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Statement of the case

At the time of filing the proposed final pretrial conference order, counsel should file a jointly prepared one- or two-page statement of the case to be read by the Court to the prospective panel of jurors before commencement of voir dire.

At the time of filing the proposed final pretrial conference order, counsel should file a jointly prepared one- or two-page statement of the case to be read by the Court to the prospective panel of jurors before commencement of voir dire.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply memoranda limited to 12 pages.

Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

Parties must file and email a Joint Statement of the Case (max 1 page) 14 days before FPTC.

The parties shall file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

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

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

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

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

12 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of points and authorities

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Motions in limine and their oppositions are each limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages; reply briefs are prohibited.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length. There shall be no replies.

CRITICAL

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint Statement of the Case is limited to one page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Maximum of 5 Motions in Limine per party without leave of court

Neither party may file more than five (5) Motions in Limine absent leave of Court upon a showing of good cause, and leave of Court will be granted sparingly.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in Limine and oppositions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted

Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each party’s submissions concerning a motion in limine are limited to eight pages.

Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in Limine and oppositions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted

Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages (opening/response) and 12 pages (reply).

The claim construction briefs have the following page limits: 25 for opening and response, 12 for reply.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Tutorial summary

Tutorial materials must be lodged 7 days before tutorial; 5-page summary memorandum allowed.

All materials utilized in the technology tutorial shall be lodged with the Court by no later than 7 days prior to the tutorial. The parties may include a memorandum, not to exceed 5 pages, summarizing the materials and tutorial.

CRITICAL

Limit

7000 words

Applies to

Brief

Supporting and opposing memoranda are limited to 7,000 words, subject to specified exclusions, and the court will extend the limit only for good cause shown.

Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, absent leave of court Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. Only for good cause shown will the court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

3300 words

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 7,000 words (support/opposition) and 3,300 words (reply).

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 7,000 words. C.D. Cal. Civ. L.R. 11-6.1. Replies shall not exceed 3,300 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in Limine submissions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted.

Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in Limine submissions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted.

Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda of Points and Authorities are limited to 25 pages (support/opposition), replies to 12 pages, with extensions granted only in rare instances for good cause shown.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

The Joint Statement of the Case is limited to one page.

The statement shall not exceed one page.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in Limine submissions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted.

Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

3300 words

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 7,000 words (support/opposition) and 3,300 words (reply).

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 7,000 words. C.D. Cal. Civ. L.R. 11-6.1. Replies shall not exceed 3,300 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Motion memorandum

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

12 pages

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 12 pages; extensions rare.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

8 pages

Applies to

Joint motion in limine

Joint motions in limine require 14-day service by moving party, 7-day opposition, and 8-page limit per party.

The moving party shall serve its portion of the Joint Motion in Limine on the responding party fourteen (14) days prior to the date for filing of motions in limine indicated in this Order. The responding party shall then serve the opposition portion of the Joint Motion in Limine on the moving party both on paper and in an electronic format seven (7) days prior to the date for the filing of motions in limine. The moving party shall incorporate the responding party’s portion into the Joint Motion in Limine, add its arguments in reply, and file and serve the Joint Motion in Limine. Neither party’s portions of a Joint Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

5600 words

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs (non-reply) limited to 20 pages/5600 words; replies limited to 10 pages. Exclusions: caption, TOC, TOA, signature block, certification. Extensions only for good cause.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities, pretrial briefs, trial briefs, and postrial briefs (including oppositions thereto) shall not exceed 20 pages, nor exceed 5,600 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations. Replies shall not exceed 10 pages. These page and word count limitations exclude the caption, table of contents, table of authorities, signature block, and certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court agree to extend these limitations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs limited to 10 pages.

Replies shall not exceed 10 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

5600 words

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 20 pages or 5,600 words.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities, pretrial briefs, trial briefs, and postrial briefs (including oppositions thereto) shall not exceed 20 pages, nor exceed 5,600 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations.

CRITICAL

Limit

7000 words

Limit

3000 words

Applies to

Brief

Pre-trial motion memoranda (support/opposition) limited to 7000 words, replies to 3000 words; exclusions for caption, TOC, TOA, etc. No supplemental brief without leave.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 3,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the court grant an application to extend these word count limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of court.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Opposition brief

Oppositions to motions in limine are limited to 10 pages.

be e-filed fourteen (14) calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference and shall not exceed 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

7000 words

Limit

3000 words

Applies to

Brief

Pre-trial motion memoranda (support/opposition) limited to 7000 words, replies to 3000 words; exclusions for caption, TOC, TOA, etc. No supplemental brief without leave.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 3,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the court grant an application to extend these word count limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of court.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages each.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

Joint Statement of the Case must not exceed one page.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Separately represented parties limited to 25 pages for summary judgment briefs (excluding TOC/TOA), 10 pages for replies; extensions only for good cause.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, excluding tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Only rarely and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply memorandum may not exceed 10 pages.

No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty- one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Reply memorandum limited to 10 pages, due 7 days after Joint Brief filing and 21 days before hearing.

No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply Memorandum. No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

Reply Memorandum. No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.

Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion for summary judgment

MSJ opening briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Each party is limited to 25 pages for summary judgment briefs, excluding tables of contents and authorities.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Statement of Case section limited to 2 pages.

Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be filed 28 days before final pretrial conference; oppositions 14 days before; no replies unless ordered; 10-page limit.

All motions in limine must be filed at least twenty-eight (28) days before the Final Pretrial Conference. Oppositions must be filed at least fourteen (14) days before the Final Pretrial Conference. There shall be no replies, unless ordered by the Court. Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions (except in limine) limited to 7000 words; replies limited to 12 pages.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7000 words. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motion portions limited to 5 pages (moving/opposition) and 3 pages (reply), total 13 pages.

(3) Page Limits. For the moving and opposition portions—5 pages each; and for the reply portion—3 pages (for a maximum total of 13 pages).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

4000 words

Attorney limit

15 pages

Supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages; reply memoranda to 4,000 words or 15 pages (excluding indices and exhibits).

Unless stated otherwise, no supporting or opposing memorandum shall exceed 7,000 words (or 25 pages, double spaced, if handwritten), and no reply memorandum shall exceed 4,000 words (or 15 pages, doubled spaced, if handwritten)—excluding only indices and exhibits. Counsel shall certify compliance with the word count pursuant to Local Rule 11-6.2 (Civil).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

4000 words

Attorney limit

15 pages

Supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages; reply memoranda to 4,000 words or 15 pages (excluding indices and exhibits).

Unless stated otherwise, no supporting or opposing memorandum shall exceed 7,000 words (or 25 pages, double spaced, if handwritten), and no reply memorandum shall exceed 4,000 words (or 15 pages, doubled spaced, if handwritten)—excluding only indices and exhibits. Counsel shall certify compliance with the word count pursuant to Local Rule 11-6.2 (Civil).

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

JMIL page limits: 5 pages for moving portion, 5 pages for opposing portion, 3 pages for reply portion.

Page Limits. Five pages for the moving portion; five pages for the opposing portion; and three pages for the reply portion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Objection to report

Objections and responses to objections limited to 10 pages.

Objections to a magistrate judge’s report and recommendation, as well as responses to objections, shall be limited to 10 pages absent leave of court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Sentencing memorandum

Sentencing memoranda limited to 20 pages (14 days before hearing or 7 days for expedited sentencing).

At least 14 days before the sentencing hearing (or seven days before an expedited sentencing), each party shall file a sentencing memorandum that does not exceed 20 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7000 words

Applies to

Joint brief

Each separately represented party is limited to 7,000 words, excluding tables of contents and authorities.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to 7,000 words, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3000 words

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply memorandum limited to 3,000 words.

After the joint brief is filed, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding 3,000 words, no later than 14 days before the scheduled hearing date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 10 pages.

Replies must not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Applies to

Motion

Motions briefs limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).

Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions, absent leave of Court, must not exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations, but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of points and authorities

Motion briefs limited to 25 pages (opposition) and 12 pages (reply).

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (except motions in limine) must not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies must not exceed twelve (12) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Applies to

Motion

Motions briefs limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).

Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions, absent leave of Court, must not exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations, but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 12 pages; extensions only for good cause, no supplemental briefs without leave.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (except motions in limine) must not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies must not exceed twelve (12) pages. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 11-8, all Memoranda of Points and Authorities exceeding ten (10) pages must be accompanied by a Table of Authorities and a Table of Contents. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental brief must be filed without prior leave of Court.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages each.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

The joint statement should be brief, neutral, and not more than one page in length.

The joint statement should be brief, neutral, and not more than one page in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are each limited to ten pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The parties must file and email Chambers a brief, neutral Joint Statement of the Case, no longer than one page, for prospective jurors before voir dire.

The parties must file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief, neutral, and not more than one page in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 7,000 words; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages. Extensions only for good cause.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions, absent leave of Court, must not exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations, but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. Replies must not exceed ten (10) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report statement of case

Statement of the Case section of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is limited to two pages.

A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

CRITICAL

Limit

7000 words

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of points and authorities

Memoranda in support of or opposition to motions are capped at 7,000 words (headings, footnotes, and quotations count; caption, tables, signature block, LR 11-6.2 certification, indices, and exhibits excluded) and replies are capped at 10 pages, with extensions granted only rarely for good cause.

Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions, absent leave of Court, must not exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations, but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. Replies must not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Not later than fourteen (14) days after the opening briefs, the parties shall file simultaneous responsive briefs of not more than ten (10) pages. With its responsive brief, each party shall submit any presentation material (such as demonstrative exhibits, including PowerPoint or other slide presentations) it wishes to use at the claim construction hearing, and may submit DVD, or USB thumb drive.

Not later than fourteen (14) days after the opening briefs, the parties shall file simultaneous responsive briefs of not more than ten (10) pages. With its responsive brief, each party shall submit any presentation material (such as demonstrative exhibits, including PowerPoint or other slide presentations) it wishes to use at the claim construction hearing, and may submit DVD, or USB thumb drive.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7000 words

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Opening claim construction briefs limited to 7,000 words, excluding specified items.

No later than seven (7) days after they file the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement, the parties shall file simultaneous opening claim construction briefs of not more than 7,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2500 words

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 2,500 words.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,500 words in length, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption page, signature block, and any table of contents or table of authorities.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2500 words

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 2,500 words.

Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,500 words in length, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption page, signature block, and any table of contents or table of authorities.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7000 words

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Opening claim construction briefs limited to 7,000 words, excluding specified items.

No later than seven (7) days after they file the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement, the parties shall file simultaneous opening claim construction briefs of not more than 7,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply memorandum limited to 10 pages.

the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

MSJ briefs limited to 25 pages for support/opposition and 10 pages for reply, excluding tables of contents and authorities.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

4000 words

Applies to

Brief

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 4,000 words.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 4,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

4000 words

Applies to

Brief

Motion memoranda limited to 7,000 words (support/opposition) and 4,000 words (reply), with specified exclusions.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 4,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. Only rarely and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these word count limitations.

CRITICAL

Limit

7000 words

Limit

4000 words

Support/opposition briefs limited to 7,000 words; reply briefs limited to 4,000 words.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 4,000 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2800 words

Attorney limit

2100 words

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine limited to 2,800 words; reply briefs limited to 2,100 words.

Motions in limine and oppositions thereto may be no more than 2,800 words, absent approval from the Court for an oversized brief upon a showing of good cause. Reply briefs, if any, may be no more than 2,100 words, absent approval for good cause.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint statement of case limited to 1 page, due 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

The statement shall not exceed one page. The statement must be filed with the Court no later than five (5) court days before the Final Pretrial Conference date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda in support of or opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda are limited to 12 pages, with good cause required for any excess length.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to any motion shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to file a brief in excess of those page limitations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint motion in limine

Separately represented parties are limited to 5 pages per issue for joint motions in limine, excluding tables of contents and authorities; repetition is discouraged, and additional space is only permitted in extraordinary cases.

Each separately represented party shall be limited to five pages per issue, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Repetition should be avoided and, as always, brevity is preferred. Leave for additional space will be given only in extraordinary cases.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

25 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion

Page limits: 15 pages for motions to dismiss/opposition, 25 pages for summary judgment/Daubert, 5 pages for reply briefs.

Motions to dismiss and oppositions are limited to 15 pages. Motions for summary judgment, Daubert motions, and their respective oppositions are limited to 25 pages. Evidentiary attachments are limited to material strictly necessary to the determination of the motion. Reply briefs will not be allowed without leave of Court, and when allowed will be limited to 5 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

25 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion

Page limits: 15 pages for motions to dismiss/opposition, 25 pages for summary judgment/Daubert, 5 pages for reply briefs.

Motions to dismiss and oppositions are limited to 15 pages. Motions for summary judgment, Daubert motions, and their respective oppositions are limited to 25 pages. Evidentiary attachments are limited to material strictly necessary to the determination of the motion. Reply briefs will not be allowed without leave of Court, and when allowed will be limited to 5 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Handwritten/typewritten briefs limited to 25 pages (excluding specified items).

A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7000 words

Applies to

Brief

Motion memoranda (points and authorities) limited to 7,000 words with specified exclusions.

memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions must not exceed seven thousand (7,000) words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

CRITICAL

Limit

2800 words

Limit

2100 words

Applies to

Brief

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2800 words; reply briefs limited to 2100 words.

Motions in limine and oppositions thereto may be no more than 2,800 words. Reply briefs, if any, may be no more than 2,100 words.

CRITICAL

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint statement of the case (jury trials only) limited to one page and must be filed 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

The statement shall not exceed one page. The statement must be filed with the Court no later than five (5) court days before the Final Pretrial Conference date.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of case

Jury trial joint statement of the case limited to one page.

The statement shall not exceed one page. The statement must be filed with the Court no later than five (5) court days before the Final Pretrial Conference date.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2800 words

Attorney limit

2100 words

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions thereto may be no more than 2,800 words. Reply briefs, if any, may be no more than 2,100 words.

Motions in limine and oppositions thereto may be no more than 2,800 words. Reply briefs, if any, may be no more than 2,100 words.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 12 pages.

Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opposition

opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Statement of the Case section in Joint Rule 26(f) Report is limited to 2 pages.

A. Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one (1) page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one (1) page in length.

WARNINGCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Voir dire questions

Proposed voir dire questions are optional and limited to 2 pages, filed with the proposed FPTC order.

Counsel may, but are not required to, file a short list (no more than one (1) or two (2) pages) of proposed case-specific voir dire questions at the time they file the proposed FPTC order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of the case

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one (1) page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one (1) page in length.

WARNINGCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Voir dire questions

Proposed voir dire questions are optional and limited to 2 pages, filed with the proposed FPTC order.

Counsel may, but are not required to, file a short list (no more than one (1) or two (2) pages) of proposed case-specific voir dire questions at the time they file the proposed FPTC order.

WARNING

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Statement of the Case section in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is limited to two pages.

Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Synopsis

Synopsis in Joint Rule 26(f) Report is limited to 2 pages.

A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

Statement of the Case in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must not exceed two pages.

Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

WARNING

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26f report

The Statement of the Case synopsis in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must not exceed two pages.

Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

WARNING

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26 f report

Each party's statement of the case in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is limited to 2 pages.

A short statement by each party, not to exceed two (2) pages, setting forth that party’s factual summary of the case, including the basis for any claims, counterclaims, or defenses.

WARNING

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint rule 26 f report

Each party's statement of the case in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is limited to 2 pages.

A short statement by each party, not to exceed two (2) pages, setting forth that party’s factual summary of the case, including the basis for any claims, counterclaims, or defenses.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Joint statement of case

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

INFOCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Proposed voir dire questions

Optional voir dire questions limited to 1-2 pages.

Counsel may, but are not required to, file a short list (no more than one (1) or two (2) pages) of proposed case-specific voir dire questions at the time they file the proposed FPTC order.

INFO

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Voir dire questions

Counsel may optionally file proposed case-specific voir dire questions of no more than two pages when filing the proposed FPTC order.

Counsel may, but are not required to, file a short list (no more than one (1) or two (2) pages) of proposed case-specific voir dire questions at the time they file the proposed FPTC order.

INFOCriminal cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Brief

Disputed issue briefs during trial are highly encouraged to be no more than 5 pages.

Short briefs (no more than five pages) addressing such disputed issues are highly encouraged.

INFOCriminal cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Brief

Disputed issue briefs during trial are highly encouraged to be no more than 5 pages.

Short briefs (no more than five pages) addressing such disputed issues are highly encouraged.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2 pages

Statement of Case limited to 2 pages.

Statement of the Case. A short synopsis (not to exceed two (2) pages) of the claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

7000 words

Limit

4200 words

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, including the table of contents, table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits. All submitted briefs must be accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance as set forth in Local Civil Rule 11-6.2. Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3000 words

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 3,000 words or 10 pages (handwritten/typewritten); no surreplies without leave.

All motion papers shall comply with Local Rule 11-3. Only in rare instances brief length limitations of Local Rule 11-6. Reply briefs may not exceed 3,000 words, excluding indices and exhibits. A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits. No supplemental brief or surreply shall be filed without prior leave of Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3000 words

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs limited to 3,000 words or 10 pages (handwritten/typewritten); no surreplies without leave.

All motion papers shall comply with Local Rule 11-3. Only in rare instances brief length limitations of Local Rule 11-6. Reply briefs may not exceed 3,000 words, excluding indices and exhibits. A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits. No supplemental brief or surreply shall be filed without prior leave of Court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages (14 days before hearing or 4 days for expedited sentencing).

at least 14 days before the sentencing hearing (or four days before an expedited sentencing) and shall not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

7000 words

Attorney limit

3000 words

Motions (except in limine) limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 3,000 words.

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 3,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, and the signature block.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

Spacing

Double

Memoranda limited to 25 pages double-spaced, 14-point Times New Roman font required.

All memoranda of law shall be double-spaced and limited to twenty-five (25) pages. The Court prefers memoranda to use only fourteen (14)-point Times New Roman font. Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

16 pages

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

Settlement Conference Statements over 16 pages must be hand-delivered, not faxed.

If the Settlement Conference Statement, including the Confidential Addendum, exceeds 16 pages in length, it should be hand-delivered, not faxed.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Spacing

Double

Settlement Conference Statements must be double-spaced and not exceed 10 pages.

The Statements shall be double-spaced and shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Spacing

Double

Settlement Conference Statements must be double-spaced and not exceed 10 pages.

The Statements shall be double-spaced and shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Page limitations are strictly enforced with rare exceptions for good cause; supplemental briefs require prior leave.

See Local Rule 11-6. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

No party may file more than one Rule 56 motion without leave of court.

No party may, without leave of Court, file more than one motion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Sentencing brief

Sentencing briefs due 14 days before sentencing hearing.

Both parties will be permitted to file a sentencing brief, which is due no later than 14 days before the sentencing hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Trial memorandum

Trial memorandum due 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.

No later than 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference, counsel shall file the following: Trial Memorandum

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motions in limine

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine without leave.

Each party may file no more than five (5) motions in limine without seeking leave from the Court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Trial memorandum

Trial memorandum due 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.

No later than 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference, counsel shall file the following: Trial Memorandum

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Brief

Briefs must comply with Local Rule page limits; leave rarely granted to exceed them.

Briefs should not exceed the page limits authorized by the Local Rules. The Court will rarely grant leave to file briefs that exceed the authorized page limits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motions in limine

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court grants leave.

Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless Court grants leave for more.

Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs must be filed 2 weeks before the hearing.

replies, if any, shall be filed two (2) weeks prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Reply

Reply briefs must be filed 2 weeks before the hearing.

replies, if any, shall be filed two (2) weeks prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine (unless Court grants good cause exception).

Each side is limited to five motions in limine unless the Court orders otherwise for good cause shown.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Reply

Reply papers must be filed 14 calendar days before the hearing date.

Rule 7-10: Reply papers, if any, shall be filed fourteen (14) calendar days before the hearing date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Multiple summary judgment motions or exceeding page/word limits require leave of court with good cause showing.

If a party believes good cause exists for more than one summary judgment motion or to increase word or page limits, the party shall seek leave by noticed motion setting forth a detailed showing of good cause. Failure to do so will result in the striking of the motion(s).

CRITICALCivil cases

Multiple summary judgment motions or exceeding page/word limits require leave of court with good cause showing.

If a party believes good cause exists for more than one summary judgment motion or to increase word or page limits, the party shall seek leave by noticed motion setting forth a detailed showing of good cause. Failure to do so will result in the striking of the motion(s).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Rule 56 motions must be filed at least 35 days before the hearing date.

Any Rule 56 Motion must be filed at least thirty-five (35) days before the noticed hearing date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Reply

Reply to Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 14 days before hearing date (7 days after opposition).

Any Reply must be filed at least fourteen (14) days before the noticed hearing date (seven (7) days after the opposition is filed).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Motion papers have length and format requirements.

C. Length and Format of Motion Papers ........................................................... 6

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition to Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 21 days before hearing date (14 days after motion).

Any Opposition must be filed at least twenty-one (21) days before the noticed hearing date (fourteen (14) days after the Motion is filed).

CRITICAL

Reply briefs are prohibited unless the court orders otherwise, and will be stricken if filed.

Unless otherwise ordered, reply briefs are not allowed and will be stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial presentation

Court allocates 55-60% trial time to plaintiff, 40-45% to defendant.

At the FPTC, the Court will discuss with the parties which of the causes of action and affirmative defenses will, in fact, need to be tried to the jury. At that time, the Court will review the time estimate for the trial and, if necessary, set a specified time table for each party to present its claims/defenses (including the imposition of time limits on opening statements and closing arguments). Since the Court’s allotment of time to try the case will inevitably be less than the parties’ estimate, the Court will allocate the time generally giving the plaintiff’s side 55% to 60% and the defendant’s side 45% to 40%.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Verdict form

Joint verdict form due 14 days before FPTC.

The parties shall file a proposed joint general or special verdict form fourteen (14) days before the FPTC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Jury instructions

Joint proposed jury instructions due 14 days before FPTC.

Joint proposed jury instructions must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the FPTC.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Brief

Each party limited to 8 total footnotes.

Each party is limited to the use of a total of eight footnotes.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Jury instructions

Joint proposed jury instructions due 14 days before FPTC.

Joint proposed jury instructions must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the FPTC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Discovery motion

Discovery motions must be filed within 10 days after discovery cut-off.

Any motion respecting the inadequacy of responses to discovery must be filed and served not later than ten (10) days after the discovery cut-off date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be filed 4 weeks before pretrial date.

All motions in limine must be filed and served a minimum of four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled pretrial date in accordance with Local Rule 6.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Reply to motion in limine

Reply documents to motions in limine must be filed 2 weeks before pretrial date.

All reply documents must be filed and served at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled pretrial date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for admissions

Requests for admissions must be served 45 days before discovery cut-off.

All requests for admissions shall be served at least forty-five (45) days prior to the discovery cut-off date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Opposition to motion in limine

Opposition to motions in limine must be filed 3 weeks before pretrial date.

All opposition documents must be filed and served at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled pretrial date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for production

Requests for production must be served 45 days before discovery cut-off.

All requests for production, etc., shall be served at least forty-five (45) days prior to the discovery cut-off date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Maximum 4 motions in limine per party, excluding Rule 37(c)(1) and Court power motions.

The Court limits the number of in limine motions which a party or group of affiliated parties may file to four, not including (1) any in limine motion which seeks an exclusionary sanction under Rule 37(c)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and (2) any in limine motion which invokes the Court’s power

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Limit of 4 motions in limine per party/group, excluding Rule 37(c)(1) and Rule 702/Daubert motions.

The Court limits the number of in limine motions which a party or group of affiliated parties may file to four, not including (1) any in limine motion which seeks an exclusionary sanction under Rule 37(c)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and (2) any in limine motion which invokes the Court’s power under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579, 597 (1993), to exclude or limit expert testimony.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Limit of 4 motions in limine per party/group, excluding Rule 37(c)(1) and Rule 702/Daubert motions.

The Court limits the number of in limine motions which a party or group of affiliated parties may file to four, not including (1) any in limine motion which seeks an exclusionary sanction under Rule 37(c)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and (2) any in limine motion which invokes the Court’s power under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579, 597 (1993), to exclude or limit expert testimony.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine.

Each side is limited to five motions in limine.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Service

Plaintiff must identify and serve fictitiously named defendants within 90 days of removal.

Plaintiff is expected to ascertain the identity of, and serve, any fictitiously named defendant, within 90 days of the removal of the action to this Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the hearing cut-off date.

The cut-off date for hearing motions is the last day on which motions will be heard; i.e., the motion must be filed at least 28 days before the deadline in accordance with the requirements of L.R. 6-1.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Reply brief

No reply memoranda allowed for motions in limine.

Replies will not be accepted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine.

Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint statement of case limited to 1/2 page for jury selection.

Counsel or parties appearing pro se shall file a brief joint statement of the case, no longer than one-half page, to be read to prospective jurors at the time of jury selection.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Rebuttal expert reports

Rebuttal expert reports are due no later than 28 days after service of the parties’ respective Sections IV.A and IV.B reports. Discovery closes 28 days after service of the latest set of rebuttal reports.

Rebuttal expert reports are due no later than 28 days after service of the parties’ respective Sections IV.A and IV.B reports. Discovery closes 28 days after service of the latest set of rebuttal reports.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Invalidity contentions

Final Invalidity Contentions and expert reports due 28 days after Final Infringement Contentions.

No later than 28 days after service of the Final Infringement Contentions, the party opposing a claim of patent infringement shall produce the following information:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Claim construction

Parties must identify up to 10 most significant claim terms, with total not exceeding 10.

An identification of up to 10 terms whose construction will be most significant to the case. If the parties cannot agree on the 10 most significant terms, the parties shall identify the ones they agree are most significant and then they may evenly divide the remainder. While the Court may in its discretion construe more than 10 terms, the total terms identified by all parties as most significant cannot exceed 10.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine.

Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Exhibit list

Government exhibit list due 14 days before final pretrial conference.

The Government shall file its exhibit list 14 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed 21 days before trial in LR 52-3 format.

For any matter requiring findings of fact and conclusions of law, counsel for each party shall, no later than 21 days before trial, file with the Court and serve on opposing counsel that party’s proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in the format specified in Local Rule 52-3.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trade secret identification

Trade secret identification must be filed and served within 60 days.

The identification must be filed and served within 60 days from the date of this order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court orders otherwise.

Each side is limited to five motions in limine unless the Court orders otherwise.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

A party may file no more than five motions in limine without leave of Court, which requires good cause and is granted sparingly; excess motions will be stricken.

Neither party may file more than five (5) Motions in Limine absent leave of Court upon a showing of good cause, and leave of Court will be granted sparingly. 5 Motions in Limine in excess of a party’s first five will be stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Claim construction

10-term limit for claim construction; failure to narrow terms may result in sanctions.

Parties are further reminded of the 10-term limit for construction. Patent L.R. 4-3(c). Failure to make a good faith effort to narrow the disputed terms may expose counsel to sanctions. Patent L.R. 4-7.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Tutorial

1 hour maximum for technology tutorial; additional time requires advance request; tutorial time doesn't extend Markman hearing.

The Court will schedule an additional 1 hour maximum to the Markman hearing for the tutorial. The parties may ask the Court well in advance if they need additional time. Any remaining time from the tutorial will not be added to extend the total time for arguments and evidence at the Markman hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine.

Each side is limited to five motions in limine unless the Court orders otherwise.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Maximum of 5 Motions in Limine allowed without leave of court.

Neither party may file more than five (5) Motions in Limine absent leave of Court upon a showing of good cause, and leave of Court will be granted sparingly.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each side limited to five motions in limine.

Each side is limited to five motions in limine unless the Court orders otherwise.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Maximum of 5 Motions in Limine per party without leave of court.

Neither party may file more than five (5) Motions in Limine absent leave of Court upon a showing of good cause, and leave of Court will be granted sparingly.

CRITICALCivil cases

Ex parte application for hearing must be filed and served within 3 days of order in 983(f) petitions.

Petitioner(s) shall file and serve within 3 days of the date of this order an ex parte application requesting a hearing on the Petition to ensure prompt resolution of the Petition in compliance with section 983(f)'s deadlines.

CRITICALCivil cases

Proof of service must be filed within 5 days of serving summons and complaint.

Proof of service of the summons and complaint shall be filed within 5 days of service of said documents.

CRITICALCivil cases

Form pleadings must be replaced with proper pleadings within 30 days of removal.

If an action is removed to this Court that contains a form pleading, i.e., a pleading in which boxes are checked, the party or parties utilizing the form pleading must file an appropriate pleading with this Court within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice of Removal.

CRITICALCivil cases

Any Defendant(s) not timely served shall be dismissed from the action without prejudice. Any “DOE” or fictitiously-named Defendant(s) who is not identified and served within 90 days after the case is filed shall be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m).

Any Defendant(s) not timely served shall be dismissed from the action without prejudice. Any “DOE” or fictitiously-named Defendant(s) who is not identified and served within 90 days after the case is filed shall be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Class certification motion must be filed within 90 days of complaint service unless good cause shown.

Motion for Class Certification. For any action purporting to commence a class action other than an action subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the plaintiffs must file a Motion for Class Certification no later than 90 days from the date the complaint was served, unless showing of good cause has been made.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

No party may file more than one judgment on the pleadings motion without prior permission.

Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings: Without prior permission from the Court, no party may file more than one motion pursuant to Fed.R.Civ. P. 12(c).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Opposition

Opposing papers for ex parte applications must be filed by 3:00 PM on first business day following service.

Counsel’s attention is directed to the Local Rules. The moving party shall serve the opposing party and shall notify the opposition that opposing papers must be filed not later than 3:00 p.m. on the first business day following service. If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, he or she must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at joseph_remigio@cacd.uscourts.gov

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

No party may file more than one summary judgment motion without prior permission.

Motions for Summary Judgment: Without prior permission from the Court, no party may file more than one motion pursuant to Fed.R.Civ. P. 56 regardless of whether such motion is denominated as a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Discovery motion

Discovery motions must be filed and calendared early enough to obtain responses before discovery cut-off.

Any motion challenging the adequacy of responses to discovery must be filed timely, and served and calendared sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit the responses to be obtained before that date, if the motion is granted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Discovery

All discovery must be completed by discovery cut-off date.

All discovery shall be complete by the discovery cut-off date specified in the Scheduling Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Summary judgment motions must be filed by motion cut-off date.

Motions for summary judgment or partial summary judgment shall be filed as soon as practical, however, in no event later than the motion cut-off date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed within 15 days of order.

All motions to join other parties or to amend the pleadings shall be filed and served within fifteen (15) days of the date of this order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Deposition

Depositions must be scheduled early enough to complete before discovery cut-off.

All depositions shall be scheduled to commence sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit their completion and to permit the deposing party enough time to bring any discovery motion concerning the deposition prior to the cut-off date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Written discovery

Written discovery must be served early enough to challenge deficient responses before discovery cut-off.

All interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admission shall be served sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit the discovering party enough time to challenge (via motion practice) responses deemed to be deficient.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for summary judgment

Each party limited to 8 total footnotes in MSJ.

Each party is limited to the use of a total of eight (8) footnotes.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Oral argument

Each party is limited to 10 minutes for oral argument on summary judgment motions unless the Court specifies otherwise.

If oral argument is permitted, each party will have 10 minutes, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be noticed at least 4 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference, and each party is limited to five motions.

Motions In Limine: Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing not later than four (4) weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference date. Unless leave of Court is granted, each party is limited to five motions in limine.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court grants leave.

Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each party limited to five motions in limine without leave of court.

Each party is limited to five motions in limine, absent leave of court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Brief

Maximum 8 footnotes in support/opposition briefs; max 5 in reply briefs.

ii. Footnotes. Use no more than eight footnotes in any supporting or opposing brief, and no more than five footnotes in any reply.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Class certification motion

Class certification motion must be filed within 120 days of scheduling conference.

The parties in a putative class action are to act diligently and begin discovery immediately, so that the motion for class certification can be filed expeditiously. A motion for class certification must be filed no later than 120 days from the date initially set for the scheduling conference unless the Court orders otherwise.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Court trial

ERISA court trial scheduled within 6 months unless good cause shown.

A court trial, ordinarily limited to oral argument on the administrative record, will be scheduled within six months from the filing of the original complaint, unless good cause for additional time is shown in the status report.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Oral argument

Oral argument limited to 20 minutes total (10 minutes per side).

If oral argument is permitted, the parties will have a total of 20 minutes, divided equally between the sides, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Sentencing video

Sentencing videos must be less than 10 minutes.

limit the video to less than 10 minutes

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Sentencing video

Sentencing videos are limited to 10 minutes.

Videos may not exceed ten (10) minutes.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Proposed voir dire questions

Parties may file up to 5 jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions with Chambers.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

No reply briefs allowed for motions in limine.

The Court does not allow parties to file a Reply in Support of their Motions in limine, and any Reply filed to that effect shall be stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Claim construction discovery

Claim construction discovery must be completed within 28 days after C.2 material exchange.

No later than twenty eight (28) days after service of the material required by S.P.R. C.2, the parties shall complete all discovery desired for claim construction, including any depositions of fact and expert witnesses regarding claim construction.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Joint claim construction statement

Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement must be filed within 7 days after completing claim construction discovery.

No later than seven (7) days after the completion of claim construction discovery, the parties shall complete and file a Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Claim construction hearing

Each side has 45 minutes for claim construction hearing presentation.

Each side shall have forty-five (45) minutes for its presentation, subject to enlargement at the Court's discretion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Claim construction

Parties must exchange proposed claim constructions within 14 days after C.1 lists.

No later than fourteen (14) days after the exchange of the S.P.R. C.1 lists, the parties shall simultaneously exchange proposed constructions of each term identified by either party for claim construction.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Claim construction list

Parties must exchange claim terms for construction within 14 days after B.5/B.6 disclosures.

No later than fourteen (14) days after the S.P.R. B.5 and B.6 disclosures, each party shall serve on each other party a list of claim terms the party contends should be construed by the Court, and identify any claim term the party contends should be governed by 35 U.S.C. § 112(6)/(f).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Brief

Word count limitations apply with rare extensions for good cause; supplemental briefs require prior leave.

indices and exhibits. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the court grant an application to extend these word count limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Claim construction

Parties must exchange proposed claim constructions within 14 days after C.1 lists.

No later than fourteen (14) days after the exchange of the S.P.R. C.1 lists, the parties shall simultaneously exchange proposed constructions of each term identified by either party for claim construction.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Claim construction list

Parties must exchange claim terms for construction within 14 days after B.5/B.6 disclosures.

No later than fourteen (14) days after the S.P.R. B.5 and B.6 disclosures, each party shall serve on each other party a list of claim terms the party contends should be construed by the Court, and identify any claim term the party contends should be governed by 35 U.S.C. § 112(6)/(f).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs are not permitted for ex parte applications.

Reply briefs in support of ex parte applications are not permitted.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs are not permitted for ex parte applications.

Reply briefs in support of ex parte applications are not permitted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Discovery

Discovery limited to 120 days with specific numerical limits per side.

Up to 120 days will be allowed for discovery. Discovery shall be limited to 10 interrogatories, 10 document requests, 10 requests for admission, and 10 hours total of depositions, per side. The deposition time limit encompasses fact witnesses and expert witnesses.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party limited to one expert witness unless permitted by Court or agreement.

No party shall call more than one expert witness to testify, unless permitted by the Court or by agreement of the parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party limited to one expert witness unless permitted by Court or agreement.

No party shall call more than one expert witness to testify, unless permitted by the Court or by agreement of the parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Memoranda exceeding page limits will be stricken and not considered.

Any memorandum that exceeds the page limit shall be stricken and may not be considered.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exceeding page limits results in stricken memoranda.

Only in rare instances will the Court find good cause to grant an application to extend these page limitations. Any memorandum that exceeds the page limit shall be stricken and may not be considered.

WARNING

Page limitations may be extended only in rare instances for good cause.

Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Parties cannot evade page limits by filing multiple motions.

The parties shall not attempt to evade the page limitations for briefs by filing multiple motions.

WARNING

Page limit extensions are granted only in rare instances for good cause.

Only in rare instances, and for good cause shown, will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Cut-off date applies to all non-discovery motions except trial-related motions.

The cut-off date applies to all non-discovery motions except motions directly related to the conduct of trial (e.g., motions in limine and motions to sever parties or to bifurcate issues for trial).

WARNINGCivil cases

Page limits may be extended only for good cause shown.

Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Joint statement of case

Joint Statement of the Case limited to 2-3 paragraphs without argument.

The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs, and should not contain any argument nor an excessive amount of information.

WARNINGCivil cases

Page limitations extensions granted only for good cause.

Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

WARNINGCivil cases

Page limitations extensions granted only for good cause.

Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

WARNING

Applies to

Oral argument

Each party has 10 minutes for oral argument unless the Court states otherwise.

If oral argument is permitted, the parties will have a ten (10) minutes each for oral argument, unless the Court states otherwise.

WARNING

Word count includes headings, footnotes, and quotations; excludes caption, TOC, TOA, signature block, certification, indices, and exhibits.

These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Mediation statement

(f) page limitations for mediation statements;

(f) page limitations for mediation statements;

INFOCivil cases

Parties may agree to a later deadline for trade secret identification.

Should the parties wish, they may agree to a later deadline, and should state as such in the 26(f) report.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Oral argument

Each party gets 10 minutes for oral argument unless Court states otherwise.

If oral argument is permitted, each party will have 10 minutes, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Disclosure

In patent invalidity declaratory judgment cases, plaintiff must serve B.5/B.6 disclosures within 14 days if no infringement claim is made.

If the defendant does not assert a claim for patent infringement in its answer to the complaint, the party seeking a declaratory judgment of invalidity shall serve upon each opposing party its S.P.R. B.5 and B.6 disclosures no later than fourteen (14) days after the order setting the scheduling conference.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Disclosure

In all cases where a party files a complaint or other pleading seeking a declaratory judgment that a patent is invalid, S.P.R. B.1 and B.2 shall not apply unless and until a claim for patent infringement is made, and the party asserting patent infringement shall have twenty-eight (28) days (instead of fourteen (14) days) after the order setting the scheduling conference to make its disclosures pursuant to S.P.R. B.1 and B.2.

In all cases where a party files a complaint or other pleading seeking a declaratory judgment that a patent is invalid, S.P.R. B.1 and B.2 shall not apply unless and until a claim for patent infringement is made, and the party asserting patent infringement shall have twenty-eight (28) days (instead of fourteen (14) days) after the order setting the scheduling conference to make its disclosures pursuant to S.P.R. B.1 and B.2.