Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current10 days ago

Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

Northern District of California

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Joint Statement
5 pgs
Supporting Declarations
15 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (Motion, Opposition, Reply)

Required

Filters:AllMandatoryFormattingExhibitsMemorandaECF FilingTypographyDiscovery

Detailed Drafting Rules

Courtesy CopyMandatory

Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted in properly labeled envelope.

Such copies must be marked with the notation “Chambers Copy” and submitted to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope marked with the case name, case number, and the words “Magistrate Judge Krishnan Chambers Copies.”

Courtesy Copies Required

When: Document Type Set
Logistics
Quantity1 Copy
TimingWithin Next Court Day
MethodMail/Hand
Appearance
LabelingChambers Copy
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Format RequirementMandatory

Exhibits must be filed separately on ECF with sequential numbering.

When exhibits are included with a motion, opposition brief, or reply brief, the exhibits should be filed separately on ECF. For example, if a motion is Docket No. 30, and a declaration with 10 exhibits is Docket No. 31, Exhibit A should be filed as Docket No. 31-1, Exhibit B should be filed as Docket No. 31-2, and so on.

Applies When:Document Type Set Undefined
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Format RequirementNote

Exhibits should be filed in searchable OCR format when possible.

All exhibits should be filed in a searchable OCR format when possible.

Applies When:Document Type Set Undefined
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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Joint statement for unresolved discovery disputes limited to 5 single-spaced pages, 12-point font or greater.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of at most five single-spaced pages (12-point font or greater) that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s final proposed compromise with respect to each unresolved issue.

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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Supporting declarations and documentation limited to 15 pages per party.

Each party may submit supporting declarations and documentation of up to fifteen pages.

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