Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Randolph D. Moss's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Randolph D. Moss?

Judge Randolph D. Moss' formatting rule includes file format PDF. All documents must be filed electronically unless Court grants leave for good cause.

What must be included with notice of contact change filings before Judge Randolph D. Moss?

The rule requires case number, phone number, email address, and current mailing address. Parties must keep contact information current on docket and file notice of changes; failure may result in dismissal.

What must be included with proof of service filings before Judge Randolph D. Moss?

The rule requires certificate of service. Plaintiffs must serve complaint per FRCP 4, file proof of service per LCR 5.3, and distribute Standing Order; IFP plaintiffs have court-assisted service.

How may parties contact Judge Randolph D. Moss' chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Randolph D. Moss' chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties generally prohibited from contacting chambers by phone; emergencies require joint counsel call; no legal advice provided.

Complete rules summary for Judge Randolph D. Moss

Parties must keep contact information current on docket and file notice of changes; failure may result in dismissal.

Plaintiffs must serve complaint per FRCP 4, file proof of service per LCR 5.3, and distribute Standing Order; IFP plaintiffs have court-assisted service.

Corporations must file disclosure certificate listing parent/subsidiary/affiliate with public securities or 10%+ ownership at first pleading and update changes.

Parties generally prohibited from contacting chambers by phone; emergencies require joint counsel call; no legal advice provided.

All documents must be filed electronically unless Court grants leave for good cause.

All filings must be text-searchable PDF files converted from word-processing format; scanned exhibits should use OCR when possible.

Pro se parties file in paper form; represented parties file electronically and serve pro se parties in paper.

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