Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery same day, by hand delivery. Joint trial binder must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM on trial filing due date.
Judge Sunshine S. Sykes's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Lead trial counsel must meet and confer in person 6 weeks before FPTC.
Judge Sunshine S. Sykes' rule states these limits: 10 pages. Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.
Judge Sunshine S. Sykes' rule states these limits: 7000 words. Excludes caption, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, and indices. Motions briefs limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).
Judge Sunshine S. Sykes' formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, tabbed, and accompanying memorandum of opposition. Motions in limine require three-ring binder with specific formatting.
The rule requires proposed order and proposed amended schedule. Motion or stipulation for continuance requires proposed order with amended schedule.
The rule requires email to chambers. Proposed FPTCO must be filed and emailed to Chambers at least 2 weeks before FPTC.
Parties may contact Judge Sunshine S. Sykes' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Email submissions to Chambers must be in Word format to SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Sunshine S. Sykes. Must establish good cause or compelling reasons to file under seal.
Judge Sunshine S. Sykes's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Good cause required for continuance motions.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Multiple motions addressing separate issues are prohibited unless leave is obtained.
Yes. Judge Sunshine S. Sykes's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Court encourages providing hearing opportunities to junior or diverse lawyers who contributed to the case.
Motion or stipulation for continuance requires proposed order with amended schedule.
Good cause required for continuance motions.
Refer to Civil Standing Order for additional requirements.
Email submissions to Chambers must be in Word format to SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Pro se litigants must comply with all Federal Rules, Local Rules, and standing orders.
Proposed FPTCO must be filed and emailed to Chambers at least 2 weeks before FPTC.
Parties must use the template for Proposed FPTCO.
Parties must agree on uncontested facts for jury reading at trial start.
Factual issues in dispute should list ultimate facts, not argue evidence sufficiency.
Factual issues should track claim/defense elements for jury findings.
Legal issues should state issues requiring Court rulings.
Lead trial counsel must meet and confer in person 6 weeks before FPTC.
Court may take FPTC/trial off calendar or impose sanctions for non-compliance.
All pretrial documents must be filed and emailed to Chambers on due date.
Joint trial binder must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM on trial filing due date.
Motions in limine must be noticed 1 week before FPTC and 1 week after trial filings.
Court may rule orally on motions in limine instead of in writing.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.
Parties limited to 5 motions in limine each unless Court grants leave.
Replies to motions in limine are not allowed and will be stricken.
Parties must meet and confer before filing motions in limine.
Court prefers Daubert motions heard 4 weeks before other motions in limine.
Motions in limine require three-ring binder with specific formatting.
Withdrawal/non-opposition notices required per Local Rule 7-16.
Meet and confer on jury instructions 3 weeks before FPTC.
Joint Witness List requires specific format and content with deadline.
Amended Joint Witness List deadline: noon Friday before trial.
Joint Exhibit List requires specific format with objection column.
Amended Joint Exhibit List filing requirement.
Parties must agree on jury instructions before submission.