Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Roy Payne's rules

Does Judge Roy Payne require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Motions to compel discovery require good faith conference first.

View ruleSource: page 4, section ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

What page or word limits apply before Judge Roy Payne?

Judge Roy Payne's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Page limit extensions granted only in exceptional circumstances.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Selection (Motions)

What must be included with mock jury study notification filings before Judge Roy Payne?

The rule requires judge name, case number, and certificate of service. Parties must notify court in writing at least 10 days before pre-trial conference if mock jury study conducted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES

What must be included with jury list cross reference filings before Judge Roy Payne?

The rule requires judge name, case number, and certificate of service. Parties must cross-reference jury list with mock jury participants and notify court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES

How does Judge Roy Payne handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Roy Payne. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Documents designated as 'Confidential' by producing party are Protected Documents entitled to confidential treatment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDARD PROTECTIVE ORDER

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Roy Payne?

Judge Roy Payne's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Certain circumstances do not justify continuances or discovery deadline failures.

View ruleSource: page 4, section ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Does Judge Roy Payne require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Mock jury studies discouraged in the same division where case is pending.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES
Complete rules summary for Judge Roy Payne

Mock jury studies discouraged in the same division where case is pending.

Parties must notify court in writing at least 10 days before pre-trial conference if mock jury study conducted.

Parties must cross-reference jury list with mock jury participants and notify court.

Parties must provide mock jury participant names/addresses to court in camera before jury selection.

Documents designated as 'Confidential' by producing party are Protected Documents entitled to confidential treatment.

Exemptions from Protected Document status include published materials and government submissions.

Challenging confidential designation requires written notice and certification, with 10-day deadline to file motion.

Motions in limine limited to issues that cannot be cured by jury instructions.

Notice required for daily transcript or real-time reporting requests.

Parties must meet and confer on motions in limine and report agreements 3 business days before pretrial conference.

Editable juror questionnaire must be jointly submitted to Deputy Clerk.

Motions must comply with Local Rules CV-56 and CV-7.

Page limit extensions granted only in exceptional circumstances.

Motions to compel discovery require good faith conference first.

Certain circumstances do not justify continuances or discovery deadline failures.

Depositions must be edited to exclude unnecessary, repetitious, and irrelevant testimony.

All parties must appear in person at trial; non-individual parties must have designated representative.

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