Eastern District of California Document Format Requirements

Briefs must use Times New Roman, minimum 12pt font, footnotes no smaller than 11pt.

All briefs must be submitted using Times New Roman font of no less than 12pt size. Footnotes must be no more than one size smaller than the text size.

All briefs must use Times New Roman font at least 12pt; footnotes may be no more than one size smaller than body text.

All briefs must be submitted using Times New Roman font of no less than 12pt size. Footnotes must be no more than one size smaller than the text size.

Format

DOCX

Joint Pretrial Statements must be submitted in Word (DOCX) format.

The parties’ Joint Pretrial Statement must also be e-mailed as a Word document to: dadorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Briefs must use 12 pt font; footnotes no more than 2 sizes smaller; sans serif fonts encouraged.

All briefs must be submitted using a font of 12 pt size. Footnotes must be no more than two sizes smaller than the text size. Parties are encouraged to use a sans serif font such as Arial or Helvetica for ease of electronic reading.

Briefs must use 12 pt font with footnotes no more than 2 sizes smaller; sans serif fonts encouraged.

All briefs must be submitted using a font of 12 pt size. Footnotes must be no more than two sizes smaller than the text size. Parties are encouraged to use a sans serif typeface such as Arial or Helvetica for ease of electronic reading.

All briefs must use 12 pt font, footnotes no more than two sizes smaller than text, and sans serif fonts like Arial or Helvetica are encouraged.

All briefs must be submitted using a font of 12 pt size. Footnotes must be no more than two sizes smaller than the text size. Parties are encouraged to use a sans serif font such as Arial or Helvetica for ease of electronic reading.

Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated starting at 1, with references using exhibit designation and page number.

Multi-page exhibits shall be internally paginated, with the pagination for each exhibit beginning with the number 1; references to those exhibits shall refer to the exhibit designation and page number (i.e., Ex. A at 7, etc.).

Format

DOCX

Required proposed orders must comply with Local Rule 137(b) and be emailed in Microsoft Word format to DJCorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Any such required proposed order shall be submitted in compliance with Local Rule 137(b) and e-mailed in Microsoft Word format to DJCorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Format

DOCX

Joint Pretrial Statements emailed to chambers must be in Word (DOCX) format.

must also be emailed as a Word document to: DJCorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Briefs must use minimum 12 pt font size, including footnotes.

All briefs must be submitted using no less than 12 pt font size, including footnotes. Footnotes should be used sparingly.

Times New Roman 12 pt font required; footnotes minimum 11 pt.

The parties shall use Times New Roman, 12 pt. Footnotes may be no smaller than 11 pt.

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.

Briefs must use 12-point font and be double-spaced.

Briefs must be submitted using a minimum of 12 point font for all text, including footnotes, and must be double-spaced.

Prisoner case briefs must use minimum 12 point font for all text including footnotes, and must be double-spaced.

Typed briefs must be submitted using a minimum of 12 point font for all text, including footnotes, and must be double-spaced.

Photographs and visual images must be submitted electronically in JPG, PNG, or TIFF format.

Pursuant to Local Rule 138(l), all photographs and other visual images must be submitted electronically in JPG, PNG, or TIFF format.

Use Ninth Circuit Model Civil Jury Instructions with specific formatting for modifications.

The parties should use the most current version of the Ninth Circuit Model Civil Jury Instructions, which are available on the Ninth Circuit website, where possible. If a model instruction is used, the parties shall clearly reference the number of the model instruction. Any modifications to a model instruction must be plainly identified to the Court. Any language a party proposes to be removed from a model instruction must be designated with a strikethrough and language proposed to be added to a model instruction must be underlined. The parties shall provide citation to legal authority in support of proposed changes. All blanks in model instructions shall be completed and all brackets removed.

Exhibits lists must use specified table format with Ex. No., Description, Offered, Admitted columns.

The exhibits lists submitted by the parties must use the following table format.

Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole punched, ECF stamped, tabbed, and marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File”.

These courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole punched at the left margin, and marked with the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page. These binders shall include labeled side tabs, and be clearly marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” with Judge Kim’s name, the case number, and the case name.

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders and stipulations must be submitted in Microsoft Word format to egcorders@caed.uscourts.gov with attorney electronic signatures and date of signing.

As required by Local Rule 137(b), counsel shall submit all proposed orders, stipulations, etc., in Microsoft Word format, to chambers at egcorders@caed.uscourts.gov. Pursuant to Local Rule 131(c), the documents should include the attorneys’ electronic signatures (i.e. /s/First/Last Name), as well as the date the document was signed.

Format

DOCX

Email copy of the Scheduling Conference Report must be in Microsoft Word (DOCX) format.

a copy shall be e-mailed, in Microsoft Word format, to fjsorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders and stipulations must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, not PDF, to fjsorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

As required by Local Rule 137(b), counsel shall submit all proposed orders, stipulations, etc., in Microsoft Word format, to chambers at fjsorders@caed.uscourts.gov. Also, do not submit documents for signature in .pdf format as they will not be considered.

All briefs must use minimum 12-point font for all text including footnotes.

Briefs must be submitted using a minimum of 12-point font for all text, including footnotes.

Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated starting at 1 for each exhibit.

Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated, with the pagination for each exhibit beginning at one (1) (for example, Exh. A-1, Exh. A-2, etc.).

If remote appearance granted, all parties must appear by Zoom; no hybrid hearings allowed.

If a request for a remote appearance is granted, all parties will appear remotely by Zoom. There are no hybrid hearings.

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders and stipulations must be submitted in Microsoft Word format via email to chambers.

As required by Local Rule 137(b), counsel shall submit all proposed orders, stipulations, etc., in Microsoft Word format, to chambers at skoorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Required

Always

Margins

1 in

Three sets of pre-marked exhibits in tabbed binders required: 2 to Courtroom Deputy, 1 for each opposing counsel.

Each party must prepare at least three (3) complete, legible and identical sets of exhibits in binders. The number of binders will vary based upon number of opposing parties’ counsel. Within the binders, the pre-marked exhibits must be separately tabbed and assembled in sequential order. The binders shall be delivered as follows: a. Two (2) binder sets shall be delivered to Courtroom Deputy Jan Nguyen (one for use by the Court and one for use by any witness at the witness stand); and b. One (1) binder set shall be provided for each opposing counsel’s use.

Letter briefs must be 12-point font; briefs exceeding page limits will be disregarded.

The letter brief must be at least 12-point font. Letter briefs which exceed the page limitations set forth herein will be disregarded by the Court after the page limit is exceeded.

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders and stipulations must be submitted in Microsoft Word format to saborders@caed.uscourts.gov.

As required by Local Rule 137(b), counsel shall submit all proposed orders, stipulations, etc., in Microsoft Word® format, to chambers at saborders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Applies to

Criminal trial subpoena request

Format

DOCX

Criminal subpoena requests and proposed orders must be in Microsoft Word format.

Such requests and proposed order shall be submitted in Microsoft Word to the attention of Senior Judge William B. Shubb at his email as follows: WBSorders@caed.uscourts.gov.

Applies to

Proposed order

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders for waiver of defendant's presence must be submitted in Microsoft Word format to the judge's designated email address.

Thereafter, submitting the proposed order in Word to the judge's email address at WBSorders@caed.uscourts.gov for his review and approval.

Exhibits must be placed in binders no larger than 2 inches wide with divider tabs and spine labels identifying plaintiff or defendant exhibits.

Exhibits should be placed in easy to use binders (not larger than 2" in width), with divider tabs down the side marking each exhibit. Each binder should also contain a written description of its contents on the spine (clearly marked with "Plaintiff" or "Defendant" Exhibits).

Audio/video exhibits must be provided via electronic means (CD, flashdrive, laptop); photo exhibits may use electronic means and should be binder-ready.

Any audio/video images should be made available to the court through electronic means (i.e. CD, flashdrive or on a laptop computer) for use during trial. Photo images may also be displayed by electronic means during trial and should also be placed in a binder and marked accordingly so that they may be submitted to the Court for Findings, or to the jury for deliberations.

Two sets of trial exhibits are required: a witness set with color-coded tags and a judge set with numbered tabs, no tags.

Please make sure to bring two sets of exhibits as follows: one original set for the witness with exhibit tags (pink for plaintiff, gold for government, blue for defendant, or joint tags); and one separate set for the judge. Exhibit tags should be placed on the witness' set of exhibits only. The judge's set does not require exhibit tags, but the exhibits should be separated by numbered tabs. Exhibit tags can be obtained through the clerk's office, or counsel may create the tags electronically by inserting the tags directly onto each document.

Format

DOCX

Exhibit and witness lists must be in Microsoft Word format.

Exhibit/Witness Lists: Any exhibit and/or witness lists shall be emailed to the courtroom deputy in Microsoft Word no later than 12:00 PM (Noon) on the Friday prior to the scheduled trial date, to the following email address: kkirkseysmith@caed.uscourts.gov.

Format

DOCX

Jury instructions, voir dire questions, verdict forms, and proposed findings of fact (civil bench trials) must be in Microsoft Word format.

Court-Ordered Trial Documents: If you have not already done so, please be sure to immediately email the Microsoft Word version of any jury instructions, proposed voir dire questions and proposed verdict form, or proposed findings of fact (if your case is a civil bench trial), to the judge's email address: WBSorders@caed.uscourts.gov, as required.

All briefs must use minimum 12 pt font size, including footnotes.

All briefs must be submitted using no less than 12 pt font size, including footnotes. Footnotes should be used sparingly.

Letter briefs must use at least 12-point font.

The letter brief must be at least 12-point font.

Required

Always

Trials held in Courtroom 4, 15th floor, starting Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday-Friday.

Trials will be conducted in Courtroom 4 on the 15th floor. Trials will begin on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Trials will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated starting at 1, with references including exhibit and page number.

Multi-page exhibits shall be internally paginated, with the pagination for each exhibit beginning with the number 1; references to those exhibits shall refer to the exhibit designation and page number (i.e., Ex. A at 7, etc.).

Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated starting at page 1.

Multi-page exhibits shall be internally paginated beginning with the number one; references to those exhibits shall refer to the exhibit designation and page number (i.e., Ex. 1 at 11.).

Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated starting at 1.

Multi-page exhibits must be internally paginated, with the pagination for each exhibit beginning at one (1) (for example, Exh. A-1, Exh. A-2, etc.).

Required

Always

Judge Shubb prefers case citations to be formatted according to The Blue Book.

When including case citations, please note that Judge Shubb prefers "The Blue Book" format.

Judge Shubb allows Courier 12 or Times New Roman 12 font for filings.

5. Font Preference for Judge Shubb: Courier 12; However, the parties may also use Times New Roman 12 as well.

Parties may agree to number blocks for exhibits (no overlapping numbers), or plaintiffs use numbers and defendants use letters for exhibit marks.

The parties may agree to use certain blocks of numbers to mark their corresponding exhibits, (i.e. 1 100 for plaintiffs, 101 200 for defendants), as long as the parties do not use the same numbers; OR, plaintiffs can mark their exhibits using numbers and defendants can mark their exhibits using letters (i.e. A Z,