Judge Allison Claire
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Motion, Brief, Opposition, Reply, Sur Reply, Exhibits, Notice Of Motion, Letter, Proposed Order)
Upon Request
Filings (Joint Statement)
Required
Filings (Exhibits)
Required • Binding: Three Ring Binder
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Non-discovery motions limited to 20 pages (initial/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), excluding TOC, table of cases, and exhibits.
Initial moving papers in non-discovery matters, and oppositions to such motions, are limited to 20 pages. Replies are limited to 10 pages. Page limits do not include the index or table of contents, table of cases, or exhibits (if any). Documents exceeding these limits without advance leave of court, for good cause shown, will be stricken without further notice.
Discovery motions in prisoner cases subject to same page limits as non-discovery motions.
These page limits also apply to discovery-related motions in prisoner cases only, which are exempt from the Joint Statement requirement of Local Rule 251.
Joint Statements limited to 25 pages (excluding exhibits and tables).
Absent leave of court for good cause shown, the Joint Statement is limited to 25 pages, exclusive of exhibits and tables (if any).
Parties must appear in person with counsel; telephonic appearances only with written request and good cause.
Parties must appear with counsel. Telephonic appearances are discouraged and will be permitted only in the rarest of circumstances, upon written request and for good cause.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredwritten_request
- Status Inquiries
Telephonic appearances generally acceptable for non-settlement matters with 2-day advance notice.
TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES: Other than for settlement conferences, and subject to Judge Claire’s procedures for hearings in cases in which a party is unrepresented by a lawyer (see above under Civil Law and Motion, Oral Argument) telephonic appearances are generally acceptable and do not require motion or written request. Please contact the courtroom deputy at least two days prior to a hearing date to make arrangements for a telephonic appearance.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Hoursat least two days prior to a hearing date
Criminal law and motion heard Mondays at 9:00 a.m.; contact deputy to confirm dates.
CRIMINAL LAW AND MOTION: Criminal law and motion is heard every Monday at 9:00 a.m. Contact courtroom deputy Jonathan Anderson, (916) 930-4199, to confirm availability of dates.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Attorneys must schedule IT training on electronic equipment 1-2 weeks before trial.
Attorneys should arrange, through the Courtroom Deputy, a time to meet with court Information Technology staff for training on electronic equipment. Appointments should be scheduled at least one to two weeks prior to trial.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required1-2 weeks before trial
Joint letter brief limited to 2 pages (12-point type) for discovery disputes.
The joint letter brief shall be no more than 2 pages in length, including any exhibits or attachments (which are discouraged), and shall be in at least 12-point type. Pages exceeding this limit will not be
Joint letter brief must be 12-point type.
The joint letter brief shall be no more than 2 pages in length, including any exhibits or attachments (which are discouraged), and shall be in at least 12-point type.
Exhibits and attachments to joint letter brief are discouraged.
The joint letter brief shall be no more than 2 pages in length, including any exhibits or attachments (which are discouraged), and shall be in at least 12-point type.
Document Type