Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Discovery motions require prior consultation with opposing counsel and must include specific information.
Judge Stephen V. Wilson's rule states these limits: 2 pages. Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include synopsis (max 2 pages), legal issues, and damages.
Judge Stephen V. Wilson's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 12 pages. Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Judge Stephen V. Wilson's formatting rule includes blow ups designated with original exhibit number followed by an “a”. Blow-ups must be designated with original exhibit number plus "A".
The rule requires jointly signed, damages, synopsis, and legal issues. Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed one week before scheduling conference.
The rule requires exhibit a. Exhibit A form must be completed and attached to Rule 26(f) report.
Parties may contact Judge Stephen V. Wilson's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Lead trial attorney must attend Scheduling Conference unless excused for good cause.
The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Government must file witness statements under seal at least 5 days before trial.
Requests should be made at least 2 court days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy by 4:30 p.m. two court days before trial for additional equipment installation.
Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed one week before scheduling conference.
Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include synopsis (max 2 pages), legal issues, and damages.
Exhibit A form must be completed and attached to Rule 26(f) report.
Proposed dates must be Mondays (trial date on Tuesday).
Discovery cut-off date means last day for depositions and written discovery responses.
Motion cut-off date means last date motions may be heard, not noticed.
Parties may consent to have any Magistrate Judge preside over all proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 636.
Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include enumerated information under corresponding section headings.
Lead trial attorney must attend Scheduling Conference unless excused for good cause.
Continuance of Scheduling Conference granted only for good cause.
Protective orders should be proposed to opposing counsel before Scheduling Conference and submitted to assigned Magistrate Judge.
Counsel must provide Order to parties appearing after date of Order and known parties not yet appeared.
Court orders and Local Rules available on Central District of California website
Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Discovery motions require prior consultation with opposing counsel and must include specific information.
Government counsel must comply with discovery rules and disclose Brady evidence and electronic surveillance/informant information promptly.
Government must file witness statements under seal at least 5 days before trial.
Counsel must arrive at courtroom by 8:30 AM on first day of trial.
Government must provide three copies of witness list on first day of trial.
Government must provide three copies of exhibit list in specified format.
Government must provide all exhibits with official tags matching exhibit list numbers.
Defendant's counsel must affix exhibit tags to intended exhibits but need not deliver them on first day.
Exhibit tags available from Clerk's Office receptionist.
Exhibits must be numbered sequentially (1, 2, 3...) not with decimals.
Blow-ups must be designated with original exhibit number plus "A".
Sensitive exhibits (firearms, narcotics) remain with agents who must secure and guard them.
Defendant's counsel must provide copies of exhibits to the Court as introduced during trial.
Exhibit list must be provided on 3.5-inch WordPerfect diskette if not previously emailed.
Exhibit list with admitted exhibits must be reviewed and approved by both parties before being given to jury.
Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy by 4:30 p.m. two court days before trial for additional equipment installation.