Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Allison Claire's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Allison Claire?

Courtesy copies are required for joint statements. Details: 1 copy, delivery at least 14 days before hearing, by hand delivery. Mandatory courtesy copies of Joint Statements (with tabbed exhibits) due 14 days before hearing.

Does Judge Allison Claire require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Allison Claire's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Informal discovery conferences are optional alternative to formal motions under Local Rule 251.

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Allison Claire?

Judge Allison Claire's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 20 pages; 10 pages. Excludes table of contents, table of cases, and exhibits. Non-discovery motions limited to 20 pages (initial/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), excluding TOC, table of cases, and exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PAGE LIMITS

What page or word limits apply to discovery motion before Judge Allison Claire?

Judge Allison Claire's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Discovery motions in prisoner cases subject to same page limits as non-discovery motions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PAGE LIMITS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Allison Claire?

Judge Allison Claire's formatting rule includes 12 point type. Joint letter brief must be 12-point type.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Informal Telephonic Conferences re Discovery Disputes

What must be included with joint statement filings before Judge Allison Claire?

The rule requires judge name, case number, and legal argument. Joint Statements must be filed at least 14 days before hearing or motion will be removed from calendar.

What must be included with settlement conference statement filings before Judge Allison Claire?

The rule requires certificate of service. Settlement conference statements required 7 days before conference; late filings result in cancellation.

How may parties contact Judge Allison Claire's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Allison Claire's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties must appear in person with counsel; telephonic appearances only with written request and good cause.

Complete rules summary for Judge Allison Claire

Non-discovery motions limited to 20 pages (initial/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), excluding TOC, table of cases, and exhibits.

Discovery motions in prisoner cases subject to same page limits as non-discovery motions.

Courtesy copies of motion-related documents are unnecessary unless specifically requested.

Joint Statements must be filed at least 14 days before hearing or motion will be removed from calendar.

Joint Statement must include all arguments, objections, and exhibits as attachments.

Joint Statements limited to 25 pages (excluding exhibits and tables).

Mandatory courtesy copies of Joint Statements (with tabbed exhibits) due 14 days before hearing.

Meet and confer must be in person, by phone, or video - email is insufficient.

Early resolution of discovery disputes outside formal procedures is encouraged.

Informal telephonic discovery conferences require 2-page synopsis instead of Joint Statement.

Informal discovery conferences are optional alternative to formal motions under Local Rule 251.

Settlement conference statements required 7 days before conference; late filings result in cancellation.

Parties encouraged but not required to share settlement conference statements.

Parties must appear in person with counsel; telephonic appearances only with written request and good cause.

Telephonic appearances generally acceptable for non-settlement matters with 2-day advance notice.

Criminal law and motion heard Mondays at 9:00 a.m.; contact deputy to confirm dates.

Judge Claire will not accept routine waivers extending to trial, judgment, or sentencing.

Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format with electronic signatures.

Trial/exhibit courtesy copies must be tabbed and in three-ring binder.

Attorneys must schedule IT training on electronic equipment 1-2 weeks before trial.

Joint letter brief limited to 2 pages (12-point type) for discovery disputes.

Joint letter must be filed at least 24 hours before telephonic conference.

Parties must provide availability for telephonic conference within 3-14 days.

Parties must provide landline numbers for telephonic conference.

Court issues minute order with telephonic conference time and date.

Joint letter brief must be 12-point type.

Exhibits and attachments to joint letter brief are discouraged.

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