The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Robert M. Illman. Chambers copies are prohibited unless specifically ordered
Judge Robert M. Illman's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Excludes cover page. Discovery disputes require meet and confer, then joint letter (max 5 pages) within 5 business days
Judge Robert M. Illman's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Excludes caption. Discovery dispute joint letters must be filed within 5 business days and are limited to 5 pages (excluding cover page).
Judge Robert M. Illman's formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed orders must be emailed in MS Word format; email address is restricted to proposed orders only.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders must be emailed in MS Word format to specific address
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Consent or declination to proceed before a Magistrate Judge must be filed simultaneously with any dispositive motion.
Parties may contact Judge Robert M. Illman's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone 707-445-3612. Emergency discovery contact: Ms. Knudson at 707-445-3612 or rmicrd@cand.uscourts.gov
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Robert M. Illman. Documents under seal require written request with good cause and proposed order
Discovery disputes require meet and confer, then joint letter (max 5 pages) within 5 business days
Chambers copies are prohibited unless specifically ordered
Proposed orders must be emailed in MS Word format to specific address
Documents under seal require written request with good cause and proposed order
Emergency discovery contact: Ms. Knudson at 707-445-3612 or rmicrd@cand.uscourts.gov
Consent or declination to proceed before a Magistrate Judge must be filed simultaneously with any dispositive motion.
Discovery dispute joint letters must be filed within 5 business days and are limited to 5 pages (excluding cover page).
Discovery dispute joint letters may only include specific exhibits (interrogatories, requests/responses, privilege logs, deposition testimony).
Written request for telephonic conference on discovery disputes may include declaration exhibits not exceeding 7 pages.
For emergency discovery intervention, contact chambers by phone or email before filing documents.
Attorney fee sanctions in discovery disputes require a separate motion.
To file under seal, first submit a written request with good cause showing and a proposed order.
Chambers copies are prohibited unless court orders otherwise.
Proposed orders must be emailed in MS Word format to rmipo@cand.uscourts.gov; this address is for proposed orders only.
Proposed orders must be emailed in MS Word format; email address is restricted to proposed orders only.
Proposed orders must be emailed to rmipo@cand.uscourts.gov; contact restricted to proposed orders only.