The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Catherine Henry. Courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested by chambers
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Threshold motions must be filed at least 7 days before Rule 16 conference.
Judge Catherine Henry's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Discovery motion brief limited to 5 pages.
Judge Catherine Henry's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Dispositive motions and supporting briefs limited to 25 pages.
Judge Catherine Henry's formatting rule includes file format docx. Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports and Sentencing Memoranda must be delivered to chambers in Microsoft Word format via email.
The rule requires ai disclosure. AI use must be declared and cited authorities verified.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Rule 26(f) report due 5 days before Rule 16 conference.
Parties may contact Judge Catherine Henry's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Case communications must be filed through ECF whenever possible
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Catherine Henry. Documents cannot be filed under seal without court leave, except in emergencies.
Judge Catherine Henry's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include proposed order. Continuance requests must be filed as motions with proposed order for joint requests
Yes. Judge Catherine Henry requires bundling for covered papers. Multiple plaintiffs or defendants must file joint motions unless conflicts exist.
Yes. Judge Catherine Henry's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Oral argument granted only if it would illuminate pleadings or briefs.
Flawed/incomplete submissions will be returned for revision.
Email is preferred for general inquiries to chambers
Telephone calls directed to Court Services Clerk Tanya Allender
Faxes and regular mail strongly discouraged
Case communications must be filed through ECF whenever possible
Email permitted for schedule changes under 7 days and case settlements
Pro se litigants must contact clerks' office, not chambers
OSCAR preferred for internship/clerkship applications, email for questions
Judge Arteaga available for settlement discussions at Rule 16 Conference
Continuance requests must be filed as motions with proposed order for joint requests
Opposition to continuance motion must be filed within 3 business days with reasons
Joint discovery continuances granted if made 7+ business days before deadline and don't impact key dates
Continuances impacting oral argument or trial dates require 14+ business days notice and good cause
Courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested by chambers
AI use must be declared and cited authorities verified.
Rule 26(f) report due 5 days before Rule 16 conference.
Rule 26(f) meeting must occur at least 14 days before Rule 16 conference.
Specific Rule 26(f) form must be used from Judge Henry's webpage.
Rule 26(f) form is minimum requirement; supplemental information may be attached.
Key documents (e.g., disputed contracts) encouraged for Rule 16 conference.
Threshold motions (dismiss, transfer, add parties) due 5 days before Rule 16 conference.
Bad faith in Rule 26(f) process results in no voice at Rule 16 conference.
Continuance requests must be in writing with reason and opposing party's position.
Discovery motion must certify good faith efforts and request phone conference if desired.
Discovery motion brief limited to 5 pages.
Proposed order required with discovery motion.
Documents cannot be filed under seal without court leave, except in emergencies.
Redacted copy must be filed when document is ordered sealed.
Dispositive motions and supporting briefs limited to 25 pages.
One reply brief (max 10 pages) allowed within 14 days of opposition.