Are courtesy copies required in Northern District of California?

Judge Trina L. Thompson: Courtesy-copy rule applies for attorney filers. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 3 days. Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and delivered to Clerk’s Office within 3 days of e-filing. Judge Rita F. Lin: More than 10 sealed documents require electronic courtesy copy via Box.com. Judge Jon S. Tigar: Courtesy-copy rule applies for electronic medias, pretrial filings, and motions in limines. Courtesy copies must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in Oakland and must be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin. Courtesy copies of e-filed documents must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page. Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Northern District of California Courtesy Copies (2026)

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for motions over 15 pages, due by noon second business day after filing.

Chambers copy of all motions in excess of 15 pages, inclusive of exhibits and attachments, whether electronically filed or manually filed at the Clerk’s Office, shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope clearly marked with the case number and “YGR Chambers Copy” for receipt by no later than 12:00 noon the second business day after the document is filed.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICAL

A party using audio-visual demonstratives must provide them to opposing parties and the Court at least 24 hours before the hearing and bring printed copies to the hearing.

If a party intends to use audio-visual demonstratives during a hearing (e.g., PowerPoint presentation), it shall provide a copy to opposing parties and the Court no fewer than 24 hours in advance of the hearing and bring printed copies of the demonstrative(s) to the hearing.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICAL

Filing parties must provide chambers copies of summary judgment motions and oppositions in tabbed three-ring binders.

Chambers copies of all summary judgment motions and oppositions (including the brief, separate statement, declarations, exhibits, and other supporting documents) are required to be provided by the filing party in a 3-ring binder or binders with tabs separating documents.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICAL

For filings over 15 pages including exhibits and attachments, a chambers copy must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office in a marked envelope by noon on the second business day after filing; overnight delivery is sufficient.

Chambers copy of all filings in excess of 15 pages, inclusive of exhibits and attachments, whether electronically filed or manually filed at the Clerk’s Office, shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope clearly marked with the case number and “YGR Chambers Copy” for receipt by no later than 12:00 noon the second business day after the document is filed. Submission by overnight delivery such as Federal Express or UPS is sufficient.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICAL

For filings over 15 pages including exhibits and attachments, a chambers copy must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office in a marked envelope by noon on the second business day after filing; overnight delivery is sufficient.

Chambers copy of all filings in excess of 15 pages, inclusive of exhibits and attachments, whether electronically filed or manually filed at the Clerk’s Office, shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope clearly marked with the case number and “YGR Chambers Copy” for receipt by no later than 12:00 noon the second business day after the document is filed. Submission by overnight delivery such as Federal Express or UPS is sufficient.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be provided in a separate binder titled “MOTIONS IN LIMINE,” with opposition papers collated after the motion papers.

Chambers copies shall be provided in a separate binder entitled MOTIONS IN LIMINE and collated with the opposition papers following the motion papers.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

When the exhibits total more than seven binder volumes, the parties must follow the specified electronic and rolling-delivery requirements.

In cases where the totality of the exhibits exceeds seven (7) volumes of binders, the parties shall deliver:

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must file each listed document and deliver two copies of the joint trial readiness binder to chambers.

The parties shall file each of the documents listed below and deliver to chambers two copies of a JOINT TRIAL READINESS BINDER.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide two copies of any revised or updated trial documents for insertion into the Court's binders.

It is the responsibility of the parties to provide two copies of revised or updated trial documents to insert into the Court's Trial Readiness Binders.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court a copy or representative samples of exhibits requiring discussion at the Pretrial Conference.

The parties shall also provide the Court with a copy of any exhibit or representative samples of any exhibits which require discussion at the Pretrial Conference.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

The binder must include the motions and oppositions with ECF headers showing each item’s docket number and filing date.

The binder shall include copies of the motions and oppositions with the ECF header reflecting the item's docket number and filing date.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties must provide the Court with a final exhibit set on the Friday before trial.

Unless otherwise ordered, a final set of exhibits shall be provided to the Court on the **Friday prior to the trial date**.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

When the exhibits total no more than seven binder volumes, the parties must follow the specified binder-set delivery requirements.

In cases where the totality of the exhibits do not exceed seven (7) volumes of binders, the parties shall deliver:

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties shall use witness binders and provide the Court with its own copy on a rolling basis during trial.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibit sets must be delivered to Chambers in coordination with the Courtroom Deputy.

Exhibits sets shall be delivered to Chambers in coordination with the Courtroom Deputy.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

The motions-in-limine binder must be delivered with the Pretrial Conference binders.

Said binder shall be delivered with the Pretrial Conference binders.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

For exhibit sets totaling no more than seven binder volumes, the Court must receive marked, tabbed, indexed binders labeled with the party and exhibit-number range; a copy of a witness binder is sufficient if that format is used.

A set for the Court which shall be provided in binders, marked, tabbed, and indexed. The side label of the binders shall include the party designation and identify the exhibit number range. However, if a party prefers to use witness binders, a copy of the witness binder for the Court is sufficient.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies of all filed documents must be delivered to the Clerk's Office by noon on the second business day after filing.

Unless otherwise specifically ordered, a chambers copy of all documents filed, whether electronically filed or manually filed at the Clerk's Office, shall be submitted to the Clerk's Office in an envelope clearly marked with the case number and "YGR Chambers Copy" for receipt no later than 12 noon the second business day after the document is filed.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of motions over 15 pages (including exhibits/attachments) must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office by noon the second business day after filing, formatted for 3-ring binder with tabs, except for pro se litigants.

This requirement does not apply to self-represented litigants. Chambers copy of all motions in excess of 15 pages, inclusive of exhibits and attachments, whether electronically filed or manually filed at the Clerk’s Office, shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope clearly marked with the case number and “YGR Chambers Copy” for receipt by no later than 12:00 noon the second business day after the document is filed. Submission by overnight delivery such as Federal Express or UPS is sufficient. a. All chambers’ copies must be 3-hole punched in the left margin in a manner suitable for placement in a 3-ring binder. They shall not be stapled. b. Chambers copies must include tabs between exhibits and must fasten or attach pages of individual documents together so as to distinguish between separate documents. Do not use bottom tabs as they do not work well in binders.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

with a courtesy copy emailed to ygrpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

Filing party must provide an electronic copy of sealed material on a USB or flash drive to the Court.

c. Chambers Copies i. The filing party shall provide the Court with electronic copies (on a USB or flash-drive) that contains the sealed material.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must provide the Court with electronic copies of all sealed material on a USB or flash-drive.

The parties shall provide the Court with electronic copies (on a USB or flash-drive) that contain all sealed material.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

CRITICALCivil cases

All exhibits shall be clearly delineated with labels or tabs along the right side.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits over 2 inches thick require binder for chambers copies.

If the filing includes exhibits over two inches thick, the parties shall place the chambers copies in a binder.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be marked 'Chambers Copy' and submitted to Clerk's Office in labeled envelope.

The chambers copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted to the Clerk’s Office, in an envelope marked with “Judge Martínez-Olguín,” the case number, and “Chambers Copy.”

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies should be double-sided (when possible) and three-hole punched along the left side of the page, and should bear the ECF filing “stamp” (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number) along the top of the page.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be provided within 3 days of filing.

copies of any filing must be provided within three (3) days of filing.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be marked 'Chambers Copy' and submitted to Clerk's Office in labeled envelope.

The chambers copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted to the Clerk’s Office, in an envelope marked with “Judge Martínez-Olguín,” the case number, and “Chambers Copy.”

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies should be double-sided (when possible) and three-hole punched along the left side of the page, and should bear the ECF filing “stamp” (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number) along the top of the page.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be provided within 3 days of filing.

copies of any filing must be provided within three (3) days of filing.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

CRITICALCivil cases

Deliver 1 original and 1 copy set of exhibits to chambers by Thursday before trial in three-ring binders with tabs.

Unless otherwise ordered, on the Thursday before commencement of trial, the parties shall deliver to Tiffany Salinas-Harwell, Courtroom Deputy to Judge Freeman, 1 original set of exhibits and 1 complete copy of the original set. The copy set of exhibits need not be tagged, but the exhibits contained therein must be labeled clearly. Both sets of exhibits – the original and the copy – shall be in three-ring binders with the exhibits separated by tabs denoting the exhibit numbers.

Judge Beth Labson Freeman

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of sealing motions are not required; unredacted briefs/exhibits with yellow highlights must be delivered.

Chambers copies of sealing motions shall not be sent to the Court. Unredacted chambers copies of the substantive briefs or exhibits that are the subject of the sealing motion shall be delivered to the Court, with redactions highlighted in yellow. No chambers copies of redacted briefs or exhibits shall be delivered to the Court.

Judge Beth Labson Freeman

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required within one business day for pleadings and substantive motions only.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to the Court within one business day of filing for the following documents: pleadings; briefing related to substantive motions; and evidence related to substantive motions. No chambers copies of administrative motions or other non-substantive motions (including sealing motions) shall be delivered to the Court.

Judge Beth Labson Freeman

CRITICALCivil cases

In general, chambers copies must be single-sided (printed on only one side of the page), 2-hole punched at the top, and stapled or fastened with metal prongs. However, chambers copies of exhibits that are more than six inches thick must be placed in binders, and chambers copies submitted in connection with a final Pretrial Conference must be 3-hole punched on the left side. Whether or not in binders, chambers copies must include numbered bottom tabs between exhibits. Each chambers copy shall be marked “Chambers Copy” and shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope marked with the case number and with the words “Chambers Copy” and “Judge Beth Labson Freeman.”

Judge Beth Labson Freeman

CRITICALCivil cases

On the Thursday before trial, parties must deliver to the courtroom deputy one original set of exhibits and one copy in three-ring binders with tabs.

Unless otherwise ordered, on the Thursday before commencement of trial, the parties shall deliver to Tiffany Salinas-Harwell, Courtroom Deputy to Judge Freeman, 1 original set of exhibits and 1 complete copy of the original set. The copy set of exhibits need not be tagged, but the exhibits contained therein must be labeled clearly. Both sets of exhibits – the original and the copy – shall be in three-ring binders with the exhibits separated by tabs denoting the exhibit numbers.

Judge Beth Labson Freeman

CRITICALCivil cases

Bench binder with copies of all exhibits must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial, with label dividers and 1.5-inch locking-ring binders.

Bench copy: Deposit your exhibits with the deputy clerk (Lashanda Scott) on the first day of trial. A bench binder containing a copy of each side's exhibits must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial. Each exhibit must be separated with a label divider. Please use 1-1/2-inch binders with locking rings. (Heavier binders are too hard to handle.)

Judge Charles R Breyer

CRITICALCivil cases

Bench binder with copies of all exhibits must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial, with label dividers and 1.5-inch locking-ring binders.

Bench copy: Deposit your exhibits with the deputy clerk (Lashanda Scott) on the first day of trial. A bench binder containing a copy of each side's exhibits must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial. Each exhibit must be separated with a label divider. Please use 1-1/2-inch binders with locking rings. (Heavier binders are too hard to handle.)

Judge Charles R Breyer

CRITICAL

A single courtesy copy of all filings must be delivered to the Clerk's Office by noon the next court day after e-filing, with specific formatting requirements.

Parties must file a single (no duplicates) courtesy chambers copy of all filings. The courtesy copy must be delivered to the Clerk's Office no later than noon on the court day following the day that the document was electronically filed. (Note: This deadline differs from those in Civil Local Rule 5-1(e)(7)(A).) All chambers copies should be three-hole punched along the left side of the page, and should bear the ECF filing “stamp” (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number) along the top of the page. All exhibits shall be clearly delineated with tabs along the right side (e.g., “1”, “2”, “3”). If the filing includes exhibits over three inches thick, the parties shall place the chambers copy in a binder. The Court prefers double-sided printing for voluminous chambers copies of exhibits, if possible.

Judge Charles R Breyer

CRITICALCivil cases

Two sets of exhibits must be submitted to chambers, premarked, one set tagged, three-hole punched, and in binders.

The parties shall submit two sets of all exhibits. Exhibits are not to be filed but rather shall be submitted to chambers. Exhibits must be premarked. In addition, one set of exhibits must be tagged. Exhibits shall be three-hole punched and shall be submitted in binders.

Judge Edward M Chen

CRITICALCivil cases

All notices should be provided in writing and filed with the Court, and a courtesy copy should be given to chambers immediately.

Judge Edward M Chen

CRITICALCivil cases

On the first day of trial, a sealed original copy of any deposition to be used must be provided to the Judge.

On the first day of trial, bring the original and clean copies of any deposition(s) intended to be used. A sealed original copy shall be provided to the Judge.

Judge Edward M Chen

CRITICALCivil cases

One chambers copy required for all filings except administrative motions.

The parties are required to submit one (1) chambers copy of all filings except for administrative motions.

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of sealing motions shall include only unredacted documents; chambers copies of redacted documents need not and shall not be submitted to the Court. Chambers copies of unredacted documents shall clearly indicate with yellow highlighting the portions that the party is requesting to seal.

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be marked and submitted to Clerk's Office.

The copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted to the Clerk’s Office, in an envelope marked with “Judge Lee,” the case number, and “Chambers Copy.”

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICALCivil cases

The chambers copy should be submitted to the Clerk’s Office and labeled with the case number, “Judge Lee,” and “Chambers Copy.”

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICALCivil cases

For Social Security appeals, the Court requests that the Commissioner submit one chambers copy of the administrative record within five court days after electronically filing it.

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits and visual aids must be exchanged and bound copies submitted to the Court at least one week before the tutorial or hearing.

No later than one (1) week prior to the tutorial and/or claim construction hearing, counsel shall exchange copies of any exhibits and visual aids and shall submit to the Court bound copies of the exhibits and visual aids.

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICAL

Chambers copies should be double-sided and should bear the ECF filing “stamp” (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number) along the top of the page when possible. All exhibits shall be clearly delineated with labels along the right side. If the filing includes exhibits over two-inches thick, the parties shall place the copies in a binder. Binders should not exceed three inches. The copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope marked with “Judge Lee,” the case number, and “Chambers Copy.”

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICAL

Chambers copies of sealing motions must contain only unredacted documents, and chambers copies of redacted documents shall not be submitted to the Court.

Chambers copies of sealing motions shall include only unredacted documents; chambers copies of redacted documents need not and shall not be submitted to the Court.

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICAL

The moving party must deliver two complete chambers copies of motion briefing (except administrative motions) within two court days after briefing concludes.

The moving party is required to deliver two (2) complete chambers copies of the briefing on a motion, except for administrative motions, within two (2) court days after briefing concludes.

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICALCriminal cases

Unless the Court specifically orders otherwise, one chambers copy of all law and motion papers shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office. Chambers copies should be double-sided and should bear the ECF filing “stamp” (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number) along the top of the page. All exhibits shall be clearly delineated with labels along the right side. If the filing includes exhibits over two (2) inches thick, the parties shall place the copies in a binder. The copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope marked with the case number and “Chambers Copy.” Chambers copies shall be mailed for receipt or delivered to the Clerk’s Office within two (2) court days after the materials are filed.

Judge Eumi K. Lee

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be delivered on a labeled flash drive to the Clerk's office seven days before trial; paper courtesy copies are not required unless ordered.

A flash drive containing the exhibits identified in Section (h) of the joint pretrial statement and proposed order (and not already excluded by the Court in limine) must be delivered to the Court via the Clerk’s office seven days before trial and must be labeled clearly with Judge Gilliam’s name, the case number, and the title “Trial Exhibits.” Unless otherwise ordered by the court, paper courtesy copies of those exhibits need not be submitted.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Submit two binders with specified pretrial documents to the Clerk's office by noon 13 days before pretrial conference.

Submit two binders to the Clerk’s office containing the joint pretrial statement and proposed order, any proposed jury instructions, voir dire questions, verdict forms, statement of the case, and trial briefs, as well as all motions in limine, oppositions, and/or statements of non-opposition

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two side-tabbed binder courtesy copies of pretrial materials must be delivered to the Clerk's office by noon the day after filing.

Two side-tabbed binders containing courtesy copies of these materials (as well as any motions in limine, oppositions to those motions, and/or statements of non-opposition) must be delivered to the Clerk’s office by noon the day after filing.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies prohibited unless requested; digital courtesy copies may be ordered.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them. The Court may at times order the parties to provide digital courtesy copies of motions filings, including supporting documents, on portable media (e.g., a CD or flash drive).

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two side-tabbed binder courtesy copies of pretrial materials must be delivered to the Clerk's office by noon the day after filing.

Two side-tabbed binders containing courtesy copies of these materials (as well as any motions in limine, oppositions to those motions, and/or statements of non-opposition) must be delivered to the Clerk’s office by noon the day after filing.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies must be in three-ring binders if the filing exceeds 50 pages including exhibits.

If the documents filed exceed 50 pages including exhibits, the filing party shall submit courtesy copies in three ring binders.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two three-hole punched, double-sided chambers copies of pretrial materials must be delivered to the Clerk's office by noon the day after filing.

Two three-hole punched, double-sided chambers copies of these materials must be delivered to the Clerk's office by noon the day after filing.

Judge James Donato

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies required for all electronically filed documents with specific formatting.

The parties are required to lodge for chambers one paper copy of each document that is filed electronically. All chambers copies must be three-hole punched at the left margin and marked with the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date and page number). These printed copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy -- Do Not File” and placed in an envelope clearly labeled with the judge’s name and case number. All chambers copies must be submitted to this Court’s San Francisco chambers; please do not deliver chambers copies to the Oakland Courthouse.

Judge James Donato

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for specific document types including motions, briefs, and discovery dispute letters

In addition to filing papers electronically, the parties are required to lodge for chambers one paper copy of the following: (a) complaints; (b) notices of removal; (c) case management conference statements; (d) stipulations; (e) all motion papers, including the opening, opposition, and reply briefs, as well as any supporting declarations and exhibits; and (f) discovery dispute letters that are filed pursuant to this Court’s Standing Order for Discovery in Civil Cases.

Judge James Donato

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for manually filed electronic media and pretrial filings, including motions in limine.

Courtesy copies must be provided for: (1) electronic media that is manually filed and (2) pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine. The Court may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.

Judge Jon S Tigar

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in Oakland and must be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin. Courtesy copies of e-filed documents must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page. Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Judge Jon S Tigar

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for listed filings; waived for pro se litigants.

The Court requires courtesy copies of the filings listed below. This requirement is waived for self-represented litigants who are proceeding without a lawyer. The Court may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.

Judge Jon S Tigar

CRITICALCivil cases

Pretrial filing courtesy copies must be double-sided, 3-hole punched, with ECF stamp and side tabs.

Courtesy copies of pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine, must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in Oakland. They must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page and be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin. If binders are used, each binder should be no wider than three inches. Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Judge Jon S Tigar

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of pretrial filings, including motion-in-limine papers, must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in Oakland.

Courtesy copies of pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine, must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in Oakland.

Judge Jon S Tigar

CRITICALCivil cases

Pretrial courtesy copies must have the specified ECF stamp at the top of every page and be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin.

They must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page and be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin.

Judge Jon S Tigar

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies are required for the listed filings, except for self-represented litigants without a lawyer; other courtesy copies may be requested, but unsolicited copies are discouraged.

The Court requires courtesy copies of the filings listed below. This requirement is waived for self-represented litigants who are proceeding without a lawyer. The Court may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.

Judge Jon S Tigar

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in Oakland and must be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin. Courtesy copies of e-filed documents must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page. Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Judge Jon S. Tigar

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies required for electronic media and pretrial filings including motions in limine.

Courtesy copies must be provided for: (1) electronic media that is manually filed and (2) pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine. The Court may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.

Judge Jon S. Tigar

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of pretrial filings (including motions in limine) must be lodged with the Oakland clerk’s office, formatted with ECF stamp on each page, double-sided, three-hole-punched, binders max 3 inches, side tabs for exhibits; exempt for pro se litigants without counsel.

The Court requires courtesy copies of the filings listed below. This requirement is waived for self-represented litigants who are proceeding without a lawyer. Courtesy copies of pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine, must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in Oakland. They must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page and be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin. If binders are used, each binder should be no wider than three inches. Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Judge Jon S. Tigar

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched at left margin, and lodged with the San Jose Clerk's office.

Courtesy copies must be lodged with the Clerk's office in San Jose and must be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of e-filed documents must include the ECF stamp on each page.

Courtesy copies of e-filed documents must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy copies required for manually filed electronic media, pretrial filings, briefs over 10 pages, and supporting materials for certain motions.

The parties are required to submit two courtesy copies of (1) electronic media that is manually filed, (2) pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine, (3) all briefs that exceed 10 pages; and, (4) all supporting materials for dispositive motions, Daubert motions, motions for class certification or approval of a class settlement, and motions to seal.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Patent owner must deliver two hard copies of all claim construction materials and patents in binders, double-sided and in color, to the Clerk's Office by a specified deadline.

To assist the Court with claim construction, the patent owner shall deliver to the Court two hard copies of all claim construction materials, including the joint claim construction statement, opening claim construction brief, responsive claim construction brief, and reply claim construction brief. The patent owner shall also include two hard copies of the patents in dispute. Two binders containing the hard copies, printed double-sided and in color, shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office (Clerks Office, 2nd Floor, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose) no later than seven (7) days before the technology tutorial or sixteen (16) days before the claim construction hearing, whichever is earlier.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be delivered or mailed for receipt within two court days after filing.

Courtesy copies shall be mailed for receipt or delivered to the Clerk's Office within two court days after the materials are filed.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Electronic courtesy copies of sealed documents with multiple parts and more than one sealed part are required; submit a single PDF via digital upload or by contacting the courtroom deputy, with bookmarked exhibits, highlighted sealed material, and ECF stamp.

Electronic courtesy copies of sealed documents are required when a filed document consists of multiple parts and includes more than one part sought to be filed under seal—for example, a declaration with six exhibits, three of which are sought to be filed under seal. Parties must submit a single PDF of the entire document either by (a) following the instructions for Uploading Digital Exhibits available at https://cand.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-practice-resources, using the “Chambers Copies ONLY” Case Type, and selecting the “SEALED” dropdown in the box under “Case Name” or (b) contacting the Courtroom Deputy at nwcrd@cand.uscourts.gov to arrange a different method of delivery (e.g., sharing a secured file link). Each exhibit must be bookmarked, and sealed material or material sought to be filed under seal must be highlighted. Where possible, the PDF must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) at the top of each page.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be marked with case info and delivered within 2 court days.

Courtesy copies shall be provided to the Court in envelopes, boxes, or other packaging clearly marked with (1) the case name and number, (2) “Judge Wise,” and (3) “Courtesy Copy.” Courtesy copies shall be mailed for receipt or delivered to the Clerk’s Office within two court days after the materials are filed.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

If the filing includes exhibits over two-inches thick, the parties shall provide the courtesy copies in a binder. The quality, condition, and labeling of binders, when used, should be such that the Court can easily identify, review, and transport the binders’ contents. Whenever possible, the spine of a binder should not exceed three inches in width, even if that limitation results in the use of more than one binder.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in San Jose and must be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin. Courtesy copies of e-filed documents must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page. Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

To assist the Court with claim construction, the patent owner shall deliver to the Court two hard copies of all claim construction materials, including the joint claim construction statement, opening claim construction brief, responsive claim construction brief, and reply claim construction brief. The patent owner shall also include two hard copies of the patents in dispute. Two binders containing the hard copies, printed double-sided and in color, shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office (Clerks Office, 2nd Floor, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose) no later than seven (7) days before the technology tutorial or sixteen (16) days before the claim construction hearing, whichever is earlier.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

To assist the Court with claim construction, the patent owner shall deliver to the Court two hard copies of all claim construction materials, including the joint claim construction statement, opening claim construction brief, responsive claim construction brief, and reply claim construction brief. The patent owner shall also include two hard copies of the patents in dispute. Two binders containing the hard copies, printed double-sided and in color, shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office (Clerks Office, 2nd Floor, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose) no later than seven (7) days before the technology tutorial or sixteen (16) days before the claim construction hearing, whichever is earlier.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be delivered or mailed for receipt within two court days after filing.

Courtesy copies shall be mailed for receipt or delivered to the Clerk's Office within two court days after the materials are filed.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Electronic courtesy copies of sealed documents with multiple parts and more than one sealed part are required; submit a single PDF via digital upload or by contacting the courtroom deputy, with bookmarked exhibits, highlighted sealed material, and ECF stamp.

Electronic courtesy copies of sealed documents are required when a filed document consists of multiple parts and includes more than one part sought to be filed under seal—for example, a declaration with six exhibits, three of which are sought to be filed under seal. Parties must submit a single PDF of the entire document either by (a) following the instructions for Uploading Digital Exhibits available at https://cand.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-practice-resources, using the “Chambers Copies ONLY” Case Type, and selecting the “SEALED” dropdown in the box under “Case Name” or (b) contacting the Courtroom Deputy at nwcrd@cand.uscourts.gov to arrange a different method of delivery (e.g., sharing a secured file link). Each exhibit must be bookmarked, and sealed material or material sought to be filed under seal must be highlighted. Where possible, the PDF must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) at the top of each page.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions in Limine require courtesy copy delivered to Court 14 days before pretrial conference.

All MILs for all parties, and any corresponding oppositions, must be contained in one document, limited to 25 total pages per side, and must be filed and served, with a courtesy copy delivered to the Court, at least 14 calendar days prior to the pretrial conference. The courtesy copy must be

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies required for manually filed electronic media and pretrial filings; other courtesy copies discouraged unless requested.

Courtesy copies must be provided for: (1) electronic media that is manually filed and (2) pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine. The Court may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies must be lodged with the Clerk's office in San Jose and must be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin. Courtesy copies of e-filed documents must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page. Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy paper copies required for sealed documents; chambers copies must include unredacted documents with redactions highlighted.

For any documents submitted under seal, the parties shall provide a courtesy paper copy as required by Criminal Local Rule 56-1. Chambers copies of sealing motions shall include only unredacted documents, with any proposed redactions highlighted.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCriminal cases

Unless otherwise ordered, at least seven calendar days prior to the beginning of trial, the parties must deliver one set of all pre-marked exhibits in clearly labeled three-ring binders to the courtroom deputy. Admitted exhibits from these binders will be given to the jury during deliberations. The quality, condition, and labeling of the binders should be such that the Court can easily transport and review the binders’ contents. Whenever possible, the spine of a binder should not be wider than three inches.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies required for electronic media and pretrial filings (motions in limine).

Courtesy copies must be provided for: (1) electronic media that is manually filed and (2) pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine. The Court may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, and lodged with Clerk's office in San Jose.

Courtesy copies must be lodged with the Clerk’s office in San Jose and must be double-sided and three-hole-punched at the left margin.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of joint case management statements are not required unless requested by the Court.

Parties shall not deliver courtesy copies of their joint case management statement to the Court unless requested.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Patent owner must deliver two hard copies of claim construction materials and patents in dispute, printed double-sided and in color in binders, to the Clerk's Office before the technology tutorial or claim construction hearing.

To assist the Court with claim construction, the patent owner shall deliver to the Court two hard copies of all claim construction materials, including the joint claim construction statement, opening claim construction brief, responsive claim construction brief, and reply claim construction brief. The patent owner shall also include two hard copies of the patents in dispute. Two binders containing the hard copies, printed double-sided and in color, shall be delivered to the Clerk's Office (Clerks Office, 2nd Floor, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose) no later than seven (7) days before the technology tutorial or sixteen (16) days before the claim construction hearing, whichever is earlier.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Agreed verdict form courtesy copies must be in clearly labeled single three-ring binder.

The courtesy copies of the agreed upon verdict form must be contained in a clearly labeled, single, three-ring binder.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Jury instructions courtesy copies must be in three-ring binder with three tabs: agreed instructions, disputed tailoring, and proposed instructions.

The courtesy copies of the jury instructions must be contained in a clearly labeled, single, three-ring binder, with three tabs. The first tab must contain all agreed upon instructions. The second tab must contain jury instructions that all parties agree should be given but disagree about how that instruction should be tailored to the case.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy copies required for MILs and oppositions, due 14 days before pretrial conference.

All MILs, and any corresponding oppositions, must be contained in one document, limited to 25 total pages per side, and must be filed and served, with two courtesy copies delivered to the Court, no later than 14 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Trial briefs optional but must be filed 14 days before trial with 2 courtesy copies.

Trial briefs are optional, but any party wishing to file a trial brief must do so at least 14 calendar days prior to the commencement of trial, with two courtesy copies delivered to the Court.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must deliver two sets of pre-marked exhibits to Clerk's Office 14 days before pretrial conference.

Unless otherwise ordered, no later than 14 calendar days before the pretrial conference, the parties must deliver to the Clerk's Office, with the notation "Attention Courtroom Deputy Judge Wise," two sets of all pre-marked exhibits, with one set tagged. Sample tags may be obtained from the Courtroom Deputy and are attached to this standing order as Exhibit A. Admitted exhibits from these binders will be given to the jury during deliberations.

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them. The Court may at times specifically order the parties to provide digital chambers copies on portable media (e.g., a CD or flash drive). In rare instances, the Court may request paper chambers copies for particularly voluminous filings. If the Court does so, the chambers copies should be double-sided (when possible) and three-hole punched along the left side of the page, and should bear the ECF filing “stamp” (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number) along the top of the page. All exhibits shall be clearly delineated with labels along the right side. If the filing includes exhibits over two inches thick, the parties shall place the paper chambers copies in a binder. The chambers copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted to the Clerk’s Office, in an envelope marked with “Judge Pitts,” the case number, and “Chambers Copy.”

Judge P. Casey Pitts

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must deliver one set of pre-marked exhibits in a three-ring binder to the courtroom deputy at least five days before trial.

Unless otherwise ordered, at least five days prior to the commencement of trial the parties shall deliver one (1) set of all pre-marked exhibits contained in a three-ring binder to the judge’s courtroom deputy.

Judge Richard Seeborg

CRITICALCivil cases

More than 10 sealed documents require electronic courtesy copy via Box.com.

Also, if more than 10 documents are sought to be sealed, the filing party must deliver an electronic courtesy copy via Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage as detailed above.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICALCivil cases

Documents with more than 10 attachments must be uploaded to Box.com storage.

When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must also send the documents electronically to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage. Immediately after the ECF filing is complete, please email Judge Lin's Courtroom Deputy at rflcrd@cand.uscourts.gov to request a secure link to upload the documents.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICAL

Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court requests them.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICAL

If more than 10 documents are sought to be sealed, the filing party must deliver an electronic courtesy copy via Judge Lin's chambers Box.com storage.

Also, if more than 10 documents are sought to be sealed, the filing party must deliver an electronic courtesy copy via Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage as detailed above.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICAL

Paper courtesy copies under Civil Local Rule 79-5(d)(2) shall not be submitted, provided the document is appropriately filed electronically under seal in unredacted form.

Paper courtesy copies under Civil Local Rule 79-5(d)(2) shall not be submitted, provided that the document at issue is appropriately filed electronically under seal in an unredacted form.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICALCivil cases

Documents with more than 10 attachments must be uploaded to Box.com storage.

When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must also send the documents electronically to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage. Immediately after the ECF filing is complete, please email Judge Lin's Courtroom Deputy at rflcrd@cand.uscourts.gov to request a secure link to upload the documents.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICAL

Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court specifically requests them.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICALCivil cases

Documents with more than 10 attachments must be uploaded to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage.

When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must also send the documents electronically to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICALCivil cases

More than 10 sealed documents require electronic courtesy copy via Box.com storage.

If more than 10 documents are sought to be sealed, the filing party must deliver an electronic courtesy copy via Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage as detailed above.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party must send a courtesy copy of the admitted exhibits to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage within 7 days after the close of evidence, addressed to the attention of Judge Lin's chambers.

In addition to the admitted exhibits to be filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 5-1(g), each party shall also send a courtesy copy of the admitted exhibits to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage as detailed above within 7 days after the close of evidence, addressed to the attention of Judge Lin's chambers.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICAL

Paper courtesy copies must not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICAL

If an ECF filing has more than 10 attachments, the filing party must immediately upload the file-stamped documents with ECF headers to chambers' Box.com storage after filing, uploading sealed documents in a separate submission.

When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must also send the documents electronically to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage. Immediately after the ECF filing is complete, please use this form to upload the documents: https://cand.app.box.com/f/12aea34b708b4e63a1ceada8a6731839. You should follow the instructions carefully, including by completing all fields exactly as on the docket, and uploading sealed documents in a separate submission using the same process. The uploaded documents should be the file-stamped versions with ECF headers.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICAL

If more than 10 documents are sought to be sealed, the filing party must deliver an electronic courtesy copy via chambers' Box.com storage.

Also, if more than 10 documents are sought to be sealed, the filing party must deliver an electronic courtesy copy via Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage as detailed above.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and delivered to Clerk’s Office within 3 days of e-filing.

Chambers copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and be delivered to the Clerk’s Office no later than three days after electronic filing.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for non-pro se litigants; must be double-sided, three-hole punched, tabbed for declarations/exhibits, and bound if over 25 pages.

Except for pro se litigants, parties are required to provide one set of paper chambers copies of all electronically filed documents, including the opening, opposition, and reply briefs and any supporting declarations and exhibits. All copies must be double-sided and three-hole punched at the left-hand side. Chambers copies containing declarations and exhibits must be separated by tabbed dividers. Any chambers copies, including declarations and exhibits, that are more than 25 pages must be in a binder.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCivil cases

should submit a digital courtesy copy of their motions to the Court 14 days before the Pretrial Conference

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Digital courtesy copies of motions must be submitted on portable media

Digital courtesy copies of motions filings, including supporting documents, shall be submitted to the Court on portable media (e.g., a flash drive or CD).

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCivil cases

Digital courtesy copies of the listed pretrial materials and specified motions-related filings must be delivered to the Clerk’s office on portable media by noon the day after filing.

Digital courtesy copies of these materials (as well as any motions in limine, oppositions to those motions, and/or statements of non-opposition) must be delivered to the Clerk’s office on portable media (e.g., a flash drive or CD) by noon the day after filing.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCivil cases

Unless otherwise ordered, parties must deliver three sets of pre-marked exhibits in clearly labeled three-ring binders to the Clerk’s office at least seven days before trial, attention the Courtroom Deputy.

Unless otherwise ordered, at least seven days before trial, the parties must deliver three sets of all pre-marked exhibits in clearly labeled three-ring binders to the Clerk’s office, marked for the attention of the Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word format by email to the Courtroom Deputy at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day the proposed order is e-filed.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCivil cases

Unless otherwise ordered, parties must deliver three sets of pre-marked exhibits in clearly labeled three-ring binders to the Clerk’s office at least seven days before trial, attention the Courtroom Deputy.

Unless otherwise ordered, at least seven days before trial, the parties must deliver three sets of all pre-marked exhibits in clearly labeled three-ring binders to the Clerk’s office, marked for the attention of the Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the pretrial-filings binder in the format specified in paragraph five.

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the binder containing the parties’ pretrial filings in the format described in paragraph five of this Order.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies of motion filings and supporting documents must be submitted to the Court, but not for pleadings or administrative motions.

Paper courtesy copies of motion filings, including supporting documents, shall be submitted to the Court. This courtesy does not apply to pleadings or administrative motions.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Two sets of exhibit binders, marked "Chambers Copies" and "Clerk's Copies," must be delivered to the San Francisco Clerk's office five days before trial, with labeled dividers for each exhibit and spine labels showing the exhibit numbers.

Two sets of binders containing copies of the exhibits must be provided to the Clerk’s office in San Francisco five days before trial. One should be marked “Chambers Copies” and the other as “Clerk’s Copies.” Each exhibit must be separated with a label divider identifying the exhibit number. Each binder should bear a spine label indicating the numbers of the exhibits contained therein.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies of filings exceeding 50 pages (including exhibits) must be submitted in three-ring binders.

If the documents filed exceed 50 pages including exhibits, the filing party shall submit courtesy copies in three ring binders.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Counsel must submit two double-sided, three-hole-punched courtesy copies of all filings, marked with the ECF stamp, labeled 'Chambers Copy – Do Not File', and placed in an envelope bearing Judge Thompson's name and the case number.

Counsel shall submit two courtesy copies of all filings. All 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 printed copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and shall be in an envelope clearly labeled with Judge Thompson’s name and the case number.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be provided in the manner set out at paragraph 19.

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions thereto shall be provided in the manner set out at paragraph 19.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICALCriminal cases

Parties must deliver two copies of the pretrial statement to the San Francisco Clerk's Office in three-ringed binders complying with paragraph 19.

Parties shall deliver two copies of the pretrial statement, attaching the items described above, in three-ringed binders that comply with the instructions at paragraph 19 below to the San Francisco’s Clerk’s Office.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

CRITICAL

Flash drive with attachments required for ECF filings with more than 10 attachments.

When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must deliver a flash drive with all the attachments to Judge Chhabria’s chambers within 7 business days of filing. The flash drive should be labeled with the name and number of the case. The flash drive should contain the ECF version of each attachment, with its ECF header. The name of each PDF file on the flash drive should include the type of document, a brief description of the document, and the docket number.

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCivil cases

On occasion, the parties may be asked by the courtroom deputy to deliver a flash drive with all the attachments to Judge Chhabria’s chambers.

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless requested by the Court; digital courtesy copies on portable media may be ordered for motion briefs and supporting documents.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them. The Court may at times order the parties to provide digital courtesy copies of motion briefs, including supporting documents, on portable media (for example, a CD or flash drive).

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCivil cases

Flash drive with attachments required for filings with more than 10 attachments.

When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must deliver a flash drive with all the attachments to Judge Chhabria’s chambers within 7 business days of filing. The flash drive should be labeled with the name and number of the case. The flash drive should contain the ECF version of each attachment, with its ECF header. The name of each PDF file on the flash drive should include the type of document, a brief description of the document, and the docket number. For example, a news release filed as the first exhibit to a declaration, at docket number 60-2, would be, "[60-2] Decl Doe Ex 1 - News Release."

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCivil cases

Original trial exhibit set and flash drive of exhibits must be delivered 5 days before trial.

Deliver original trial exhibit set and flash 5 Days Before Trial

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCriminal cases

Paper courtesy copies are not accepted by the Court.

Paper courtesy copies are not accepted.

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCivil cases

Two three-hole punched courtesy copies of all pretrial filings required by noon next day.

Two three-hole punched courtesy copies of all pretrial filings shall be delivered to the Clerk’s office by noon the day after filing.

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for all pretrial filings

Chambers Copies of All Pretrial Filings

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCivil cases

Moving party must deliver courtesy copies of all motions in limine papers.

The moving party is responsible for delivering courtesy copies of all motion papers (both those in support and those in opposition).

Judge Vince Chhabria

CRITICALCivil cases

Two chambers copies required for motions, oppositions, and replies under Civil L.R. 7-2/7-3, delivered by next court day.

Two chambers copies of motion papers filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2, opposition papers filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-3, and reply papers filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-3 should be delivered to the Clerk’s Office no later than the close of the next court day following the day that the paper was electronically filed.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

CRITICALCivil cases

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.”

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

CRITICALCivil cases

Two chambers copies of motion, opposition, and reply papers must be delivered to the Clerk's Office by the close of the next court day, double-sided with ECF headers, marked 'Chambers Copy' in a labeled envelope; sealed filings require unredacted copies with redactions highlighted.

Two chambers copies of motion papers filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2, opposition papers filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-3, and reply papers filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-3 should be delivered to the Clerk's Office no later than the close of the next court day following the day that the paper was electronically filed. Chambers copies must be double-side printed versions of the electronically filed copies with the PACER/ECF-generated header (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number). For sealed filings, chambers copies should include only the unredacted version of the filing with redactions highlighted. 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.'

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be double-sided with PACER/ECF header.

Chambers copies must be double-side printed versions of the electronically filed copies with the PACER/ECF-generated header (case number, docket number, date, and ECF page number).

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

CRITICALCivil cases

Hard-copy courtesy copies of motion in limine documents must be delivered by noon the day after filing.

Hard-copy courtesy copies of the above documents shall be delivered by NOON the day after filing.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

CRITICAL

No chambers copies are required for motion papers.

Chambers Copies. Parties do not need to file chambers copies of motion papers.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies should not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse

CRITICALCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies should not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or Court request.

(a) Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or the Court’s request.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers hard copies required for formal motions, joint discovery letters, and motions to seal.

Chambers hard copies are required for all formal motions, joint discovery letters, and motions to seal. The Court may request chambers copies of other filings as needed.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

CRITICALCivil cases

Dispositive motions must be emailed in Word format to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov in addition to chambers copy.

(a) Any party filing a dispositive motion shall also e-mail a copy of the motion in Word format (.doc or .docx) to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov. This is in addition to the lodged, chambers copy.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copy required for discovery disputes before Court review.

(f) The parties shall lodge a chambers copy of all discovery disputes as required by ¶ 5. The Court will not review the dispute until a courtesy copy is provided.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted in envelope marked for Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore with case number.

(c) Chambers copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted to the Oakland Clerk’s Office in an envelope clearly marked “Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore” with the case number on the envelope.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

CRITICALCivil cases

For briefings with >10 exhibits or >100 pages of exhibits, email single searchable PDF with bookmarks to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

(h) For any briefings that rely on more than ten exhibits or 100 pages of exhibits, the party shall e-mail an electronic copy to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov. The supporting document (e.g., a declaration or request for judicial notice) and exhibits thereto shall be in a single PDF, which shall be legible and word- searchable and have each exhibit bookmarked so that a user can easily navigate through each exhibit. Each PDF should only include one supporting document and its attached exhibits.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

CRITICALCriminal cases

Hard copies of briefs required when Court sets briefing schedule.

When the Court sets a briefing schedule on a motion, counsel shall lodge hard copies of the briefs.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or the Court’s request.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

CRITICALCivil cases

A chambers copy of objections to opening statement visuals must be delivered by 11:00 a.m. the next day, including the documents and copies of cited cases.

with a chambers copy delivered by 11:00 a.m. that includes the documents and copies of cited cases.

Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of objections to exhibits in complex cases must be delivered by 11:00 a.m., including disputed exhibits and cited cases.

chambers copies (including the disputed exhibits and the cited cases) must be delivered by 11:00 a.m.

Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler

CRITICALCivil cases

A chambers copy of objections to opening statement visuals must be delivered by 11:00 a.m. the next day, including the documents and copies of cited cases.

with a chambers copy delivered by 11:00 a.m. that includes the documents and copies of cited cases.

Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies of objections to exhibits in complex cases must be delivered by 11:00 a.m., including disputed exhibits and cited cases.

chambers copies (including the disputed exhibits and the cited cases) must be delivered by 11:00 a.m.

Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for filings over 50 pages that require court action.

Chambers copies are required only for filings that necessitate action by the Court and exceed 50 pages inclusive of supporting declarations and exhibits.

Magistrate Judge Lisa J. Cisneros

CRITICALCivil cases

No paper courtesy copies; email as-filed documents and Word format stipulations/orders to PHKpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Pursuant to General Order 78, no paper or hard courtesy copies will be accepted by Judge Kang pending further order of the Court. Instead, courtesy copies of as-filed documents may be emailed to PHKpo@cand.uscourts.gov. In addition, any proposed stipulation or proposed order in a case subject to electronic filing shall be sent in Word format by email to PHKpo@cand.uscourts.gov. This address is to be used only for these purposes, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Peter H. Kang

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies should not be submitted unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Magistrate Judge Robert M. Illman

CRITICAL

Chambers copies required for all filings except consent/declination to magistrate judge assignment.

Under Civil L.R. 5-1 and 5-2, parties must lodge an extra paper copy of any filing, with the exception of the written consent/declination to the assignment of a United States Magistrate Judge.

Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim

CRITICALCivil cases

Two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties required for hearing materials; file on ECF promptly after hearing.

Any party who distributes materials at the hearing on any matter must supply the Court with two color copies of those materials at the hearing and all other parties with at least one copy. Unless the Court orders otherwise, all materials are to be filed on ECF promptly following the hearing.

Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties distributing hearing materials must provide two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties.

Any party who distributes materials at the hearing on any matter must supply the Court with two color copies of those materials at the hearing and all other parties with at least one copy.

Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen

CRITICALCivil cases

Two paper copies of Joint Pretrial Statement required within 24 hours of filing.

By 12 p.m. on the day after the Joint Pretrial Statement is filed, the parties must also deliver to the San Jose Courthouse two paper copies of the Joint Pretrial Statement, organized in binders containing an index and copies of filed documents with the ECF header reflecting the item’s docket number and filing date.

Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen

CRITICAL

Two courtesy copies of Joint Pretrial Statement and motions in limine required by noon next court day.

The parties shall deliver two paper copies of (1) the Joint Pretrial Statement to Judge DeMarchi's chambers no later than noon on the court day following the day that the Joint Pretrial Statement is filed and (2) motion in limine papers no later than noon on the court day following the day that the parties' respective opening and responding papers are filed.

Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi

CRITICAL

Chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk's Office by noon next court day after ECF filing.

chambers copy of all filings. The courtesy copy must be delivered to the Clerk's Office no later than noon on the court day following the day that the document was electronically filed.

Senior Judge Charles R. Breyer

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for pleadings and dispositive motions; must be marked and mailed/delivered.

The parties are required to submit chambers copies of pleadings (complaints, answers, cross-complaints, etc.) and briefing and supporting materials for dispositive motions. The printed copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and shall be clearly marked with the case number and name of the assigned judge. Chambers copies shall be mailed or delivered to the Clerk’s Office.

Senior Judge Edward J. Davila

CRITICALCivil cases

Two sets of exhibits must be submitted.

The parties shall submit two sets of all exhibits.

Senior Judge Edward M. Chen

CRITICALCivil cases

All notices should be provided in writing and filed with the Court, and a courtesy copy should be given to chambers immediately.

Senior Judge Edward M. Chen

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be submitted to chambers (two sets), premarked, one set tagged, three-hole punched, and in binders. They are not to be filed on the docket.

Exhibits are not to be filed but rather shall be submitted to chambers (two sets). Exhibits must be premarked. In addition, one set of exhibits must be tagged. Exhibits shall be three-hole punched and shall be submitted in binders. Sample tags may be obtained from the Courtroom Deputy and are attached as Exhibit A hereto.

Senior Judge Edward M. Chen

CRITICALCivil cases

Two sets of exhibits must be submitted.

The parties shall submit two sets of all exhibits.

Senior Judge Edward M. Chen

CRITICAL

Chambers copies are required only when the court requests them or for final pretrial conference, claim construction hearing, or summary judgment proceedings.

Chamber hard copies are not required except when (1) the Court expressly asks the parties to provide hard copies or (2) the parties are making filings for: (a) a Final Pretrial Conference; (b) a Claim Construction hearing; or (c) summary judgment proceedings.

Senior Judge Edward M. Chen

CRITICALCriminal cases

**Courtesy copies of all briefs shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope clearly marked with the case number and “JSW Chamber’s Copy.”** All chambers copies must be securely bound at the top or on the side, either with staples, “ACCO” fasteners, velo-binding, or shall be submitted in binders. **Binder clips, paper clips, and rubber bands will not satisfy this requirement.** If a particular motion, declaration or other submission is more than two inches thick, the parties should submit the chambers copies of the document in multiple volumes that do not exceed two inches. When a declaration or other document includes exhibits, parties shall submit chambers copies of the documents which include tabs that separate each exhibit.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

CRITICALCivil cases

oppositions thereto should be submitted to the Clerk’s office in an envelope clearly marked with the case number and “JSW chambers copy.”

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must provide one set of bench binders with copies of exhibits, separated by labeled dividers, to the Court on the first day of trial.

the Court requires one set of bench binders that contain copies of the exhibits. Counsel shall provide these binders to the Court on the first day of trial. Each exhibit must be separated with a label divider. In large letters, the labels should identify the range of exhibit numbers contained in a binder.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

CRITICALCriminal cases

Chambers copies must be submitted upon court request with specific binding, thickness, and tabbing requirements; notices of appearance and substitution of counsel are exempt.

If requested by the Court, the parties shall submit a chambers copy of the filing at issue to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope clearly marked with the case name and number, and “JSW Chambers Copy” in the time required by the Northern District Criminal Local Rules. The Court does not require chambers copies of (i) notices of appearance and (ii) substitution of counsel. All chambers copies must be securely bound at the top or on the side, either with staples, “ACCO” fasteners, or velo-binding, or shall be submitted in binders. Binder clips, paper clips, and rubber bands will not satisfy this requirement. If a particular motion, declaration or other submission is more than two inches thick, the parties should submit the chambers copies of the document in multiple volumes that do not exceed two inches. When a declaration or other document includes exhibits, parties shall submit chambers copies of the documents which include tabs that separate each exhibit. The Court reserves the right to reject non-conforming chambers copies and to require the party to re-submit them in accordance with this Standing Order.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

CRITICAL

Lodging Courtesy Copies for Chambers Timing: Courtesy copies of filed documents shall be mailed via first class mail to the Clerk's Office on the same day the documents are filed unless the filing is in connection with a hearing to be held within 7 days of the filing, in which case courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Clerk's Office no later than noon on the court day following the filing.

Senior Judge Maxine M. Chesney

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies must be mailed same day via first class mail, or delivered by noon next court day if hearing within 7 days; must be single-sided with tabbed exhibit dividers.

Lodging Courtesy Copies for Chambers Timing: Courtesy copies of filed documents shall be mailed via first class mail to the Clerk's Office on the same day the documents are filed unless the filing is in connection with a hearing to be held within 7 days of the filing, in which case courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Clerk's Office no later than noon on the court day following the filing. Format: Courtesy copies shall be submitted in single‐sided format. Any attached exhibits shall be separated by tabbed dividers.

Senior Judge Maxine M. Chesney

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies must be mailed same day unless hearing within 7 days, then delivered by noon next court day

Timing: Courtesy copies of filed documents shall be mailed via first class mail to the Clerk’s Office on the same day the documents are filed unless the filing is in connection with a hearing to be held within 7 days of the filing, in which case courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office no later than noon on the court day following the filing.

Senior Judge Maxine M. Chesney

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copy of opposition brief to Clerk's Office by noon next day.

A courtesy copy of any opposition brief must be delivered to the Clerk's Office no later than noon the day following the filing.

Senior Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton

CRITICALCivil cases

Email Word copy of joint jury instructions to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov

In addition to delivering a paper courtesty copy of the joint jury instructions (see § 7(c), below), Counsel shall email a copy in Word format to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICALCivil cases

Email Word copy of proposed Findings and Conclusions to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov

In addition to delivering a paper courtesy copy of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (see § 7(c), below), Counsel shall email a copy in Word format to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICALCivil cases

Three sets of trial exhibits to be delivered to Chambers on Friday before trial

Three sets of exhibits shall be provided to the Court on the Friday prior to the trial date. Each set shall be in binders, marked, tabbed and indexed and shall be delivered/mailed directly to Chambers.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICALCivil cases

Two paper courtesy copies required for all pretrial conference filings.

Two sets of paper courtesy copies (“chambers copies”) are required for all pretrial conference filings. See Judge Illston’s Standing Order for instructions regarding the proper formatting and deadlines for delivery of courtesy copies.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICAL

Paper courtesy copies required for filings over 10 pages (1 set), 2 sets for pretrial conference filings.

Notwithstanding Civil Local Rule 5-1(d)(7), one set of paper courtesy copies (“chambers copies”) is required for any filing exceeding ten pages in length. This includes—but is not limited to— copies of complaints, briefing on motions (civil or criminal), sentencing documents (criminal), and case management statements (civil). For pretrial conference filings, two sets of paper courtesy copies are required, regardless of page length.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies must be unstapled, 3-hole punched, with ECF stamp, delivered by noon 2 days after filing.

Courtesy copies must be unstapled and three-hole punched at the left margin (not in binders). All courtesy copies must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date and page number) on the top of each page. Courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office no later than noon 2 days after filing of the document.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICAL

Two sets of paper courtesy copies required for pretrial conference filings.

For pretrial conference filings, two sets of paper courtesy copies are required, regardless of page length.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICAL

To the extent that filings include both sealed and non-sealed materials, courtesy copies should include all material, including the unredacted version of proposed sealed material integrated with the non-sealed material.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of unredacted documents with highlighted redactions required for administrative motions to seal.

For documents submitted in connection with administrative motions to seal, parties shall provide courtesy copies of the unredacted documents with proposed redacted material highlighted, as required by Civil Local Rule 79-5(d)(2). Do not submit courtesy copies of the redacted versions of documents sought to be sealed.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of unredacted documents with highlighted redactions required for administrative motions to seal.

For documents submitted in connection with administrative motions to seal, parties shall provide courtesy copies of the unredacted documents with proposed redacted material highlighted, as required by Civil Local Rule 79-5(d)(2). Do not submit courtesy copies of the redacted versions of documents sought to be sealed.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICALCivil cases

Two paper courtesy copies required for all pretrial conference filings.

Two sets of paper courtesy copies (“chambers copies”) are required for all pretrial conference filings. See Judge Illston’s Standing Order for instructions regarding the proper formatting and deadlines for delivery of courtesy copies.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies required for all filings per Standing Order ¶ 4, plus witness/exhibit lists to court reporter.

COURTESY COPIES: Each document filed or lodged with the Court must be accompanied by paper courtesy copies to the Court in the manner and by the deadline specified in Judge Illston’s Standing Order ¶ 4. In addition, one copy of the witness and exhibit lists should be furnished to the court reporter.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICALCriminal cases

Three-hole punched copy required for Judge’s chambers with each filing.

Each document filed or lodged with the Court must be accompanied by a three-hole punched copy for use in the Judge’s chambers.

Senior Judge William H. Orrick

CRITICALCivil cases

No courtesy copies except for electronic media manually filed to chambers, or exhibits over 100 pages for TROs, preliminary injunctions, or summary judgment motions.

No courtesy copies shall be provided, except: (1) courtesy copies of electronic media manually filed shall be provided to chambers; and (2) if the exhibits submitted in support of motions for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, or summary judgment exceed 100 pages, courtesy copies shall be provided in binders with tabs separating each exhibit.

Senior Judge William H. Orrick

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies must be three-hole punched and bear ECF stamp on each page.

All courtesy copies must be three-hole punched at the left margin. All courtesy copies of e-filed documents must bear the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date and page number) on the top of each page.

Senior Judge William H. Orrick

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers copies not meeting requirements may be rejected and require re-submission.

Chambers copies submitted without meeting the above requirements may be rejected, and the party may be required to re-submit.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNING

Chambers copies that do not meet the stated requirements may be rejected and the party may have to resubmit them.

Chambers copies submitted without meeting the above requirements may be rejected, and the party may be required to re-submit.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNING

The proposed order should be submitted at the same time as the motion or opposition, with a courtesy copy emailed to ygrpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNING

The chambers-copy requirement for summary judgment motions and oppositions does not apply to habeas petitions or summary judgment motions in ERISA or Social Security cases.

This requirement does not apply to habeas corpus petitions or summary judgment motions in ERISA or Social Security cases.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNING

The proposed order should be submitted at the same time as the motion or opposition, with a courtesy copy emailed to ygrpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers copies not meeting requirements may be rejected and require re-submission.

Chambers copies submitted without meeting the above requirements may be rejected, and the party may be required to re-submit.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNING

The chambers-copy requirement for summary judgment motions and oppositions does not apply to habeas petitions or summary judgment motions in ERISA or Social Security cases.

This requirement does not apply to habeas corpus petitions or summary judgment motions in ERISA or Social Security cases.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNINGCivil cases

If a bench trial, a second set for Court staff may also be required and shall also be in binders, marked, tabbed, and indexed.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNINGCriminal cases

Non-compliant chambers copies may be rejected and require resubmission.

Chambers copies submitted without meeting the above requirements may be rejected, and the party may be required to re-submit.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

WARNINGCivil cases

Electronic copies only when specifically requested; do not email amocrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

If the Court requires electronic copies of a filing, it will specifically request it from the parties. Parties should not otherwise email amocrd@cand.uscourts.gov with electronic copies of filings.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

WARNING

Chambers hard copies are not required unless the court requests them or for final pretrial conference, claim construction hearing, or summary judgment proceedings.

Chamber hard copies are not required except when (1) the Court expressly asks the parties to provide hard copies or (2) the parties are making filings for: (a) a Final Pretrial Conference; (b) a Claim Construction hearing; or (c) summary judgment proceedings.

Judge Edward M Chen

WARNING

For Social Security appeals, the Court requests that the Commissioner submit one chambers copy of the administrative record within five court days after electronically filing it. The chambers copy should be placed in one or more binders. Each document should be tabbed with labels along the right side. The chambers copy should be submitted to the Clerk’s Office and labeled with the case number, “Judge Lee,” and “Chambers Copy.”

Judge Eumi K. Lee

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copy binders must be marked 'Chambers Copy – Do Not File' and labeled with judge name and case number.

These binders shall be marked 'Chambers Copy – Do Not File' and shall be clearly labeled with Judge Gilliam's name and the case number.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the pretrial binder as described in paragraph five.

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the binder containing the parties' pretrial filings in the format described in paragraph five of this Order.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

No party filing a motion in limine should submit courtesy copies of their motions to the Court until the parties file their pretrial filings 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

No party filing a motion in limine should submit courtesy copies of their motions to the Court until the parties file their pretrial filings 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

WARNINGCivil cases

If binders are used, each binder should be no wider than three inches.

Judge Jon S Tigar

WARNINGCivil cases

Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Judge Jon S Tigar

WARNINGCivil cases

Exhibits over two inches thick must be in a binder; binder spine should not exceed three inches.

If the filing includes exhibits over two-inches thick, the parties shall provide the courtesy copies in a binder. The quality, condition, and labeling of binders, when used, should be such that the Court can easily identify, review, and transport the binders' contents. Whenever possible, the spine of a binder should not exceed three inches in width, even if that limitation results in the use of more than one binder.

Judge Noël Wise

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be in packaging marked with case name/number, 'Judge Wise,' and 'Courtesy Copy.'

Courtesy copies shall be provided to the Court in envelopes, boxes, or other packaging clearly marked with (1) the case name and number, (2) “Judge Wise,” and (3) “Courtesy Copy.”

Judge Noël Wise

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of joint case management statement are prohibited unless requested by the Court.

Parties shall not deliver courtesy copies of their joint case management statement to the Court unless requested.

Judge Noël Wise

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies may be requested but unsolicited submission discouraged.

may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.

Judge Noël Wise

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of joint case management statement are prohibited unless requested by the Court.

Parties shall not deliver courtesy copies of their joint case management statement to the Court unless requested.

Judge Noël Wise

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must deliver one set of pre-marked exhibits in three-ring binders to courtroom deputy at least 5 days before trial.

Unless otherwise ordered, at least five (5) days prior to the commencement of trial the parties shall deliver one (1) set of all pre-marked exhibits contained in three ring binders to the judge’s courtroom deputy.

Judge Richard Seeborg

WARNINGCivil cases

Paper courtesy-copy binders are not required; Judge Lin uses an electronic binder via Box.com to organize pretrial filings instead.

Instead of requiring paper binders of courtesy copies from the parties, Judge Lin uses an electronic binder to organize pretrial filings.

Judge Rita F. Lin

WARNINGCivil cases

Full deposition transcripts need not be lodged before trial, but counsel should be ready to hand copies of the witness's deposition testimony to the Court, opposing counsel, and the witness at cross-examination.

There is no need to lodge the full deposition transcripts before trial for purposes of cross-examination. The lawyers should simply be prepared to hand to the Court, opposing counsel, and the witness a copy of the witness’s deposition testimony once it is time to cross- examine them.

Judge Rita F. Lin

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties filing motions in limine should submit a digital courtesy copy to the Court 14 days before the Pretrial Conference, such as on a flash drive or CD.

Parties filing a motion in limine should submit a digital courtesy copy of their motions to the Court 14 days before the Pretrial Conference (e.g., a flash drive or CD).

Judge Trina L. Thompson

WARNINGCivil cases

A party filing a motion in limine should not submit digital courtesy copies until the parties file their pretrial filings 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

No party filing a motion in limine should submit digital courtesy copies of their motions to the Court until the parties file their pretrial filings 14 days before the Pretrial conference.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

WARNING

Propounding party must provide courtesy copies of written discovery requests in an editable electronic format.

The party propounding discovery shall provide courtesy copies of all requests for written discovery (i.e., interrogatories, document requests, requests for admission) to the responding party in an electronic format (e.g., Microsoft Word or other word processing application) that easily permits the responding party to copy the requests for purposes of responding to them.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies are not to be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Paper courtesy copies should not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse

WARNINGCivil cases

Chambers copies of motions in limine must be submitted in a binder with specific labeling and tabs.

Collated chambers copies must be submitted in a binder, labeled on the front and spine with the case name and “Motions in Limine,” with labeled tabs for the individual motions.

Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler

WARNINGCivil cases

On first trial day, bring original and clean copies of depositions; provide sealed original to judge.

On the first day of trial, bring the original and clean copies of any deposition(s) intended to be used. A sealed original copy shall be provided to the Judge.

Senior Judge Edward M. Chen

WARNINGCriminal cases

A joint binder of collated motions in limine and oppositions must be submitted to Clerk's office marked as chambers copy.

A joint binder shall be submitted to the Clerk's office clearly marked with the case number and "JSW chambers copy" which contains collated chambers copies of motions in limine and oppositions (i.e. motion in limine 1 followed by opposition to motion in limine 1; motion in limine 2 followed by opposition to motion in limine 2, and so on).

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

WARNINGCriminal cases

Hard copies of pretrial submissions must be delivered in a binder to the Clerk's office, marked with case number and 'JSW chambers copies'.

All hard-copy submissions should be submitted in a binder to the Clerk’s office clearly marked with the case number and “JSW chambers copies.”

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

WARNINGCriminal cases

Parties must submit a joint binder of disputed exhibits and objections to chambers (not filed).

If there are exhibits to which the parties' object, the parties shall submit to chambers, but not file, a joint binder that contains the disputed exhibits and the list of objections.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

WARNINGCivil cases

If there are disputed exhibits, parties must submit a joint binder with the disputed exhibits and objections list to chambers (not filed on ECF).

If there are exhibits to which the parties’ object, the parties shall submit to chambers, but shall not file, a joint binder that contains the disputed exhibits and the list of objections.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

WARNINGCivil cases

All hard-copy submissions should be submitted in a binder to the Clerk's office in an envelope clearly marked with the case number and "JSW chambers copies."

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must submit a joint binder of disputed exhibits and objections to chambers (not file).

If there are exhibits to which the parties object, the parties shall submit to chambers, but not file, a joint binder that contains the disputed exhibits and the list of objections.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must submit a joint binder of chambers copies of motions in limine and oppositions to the Clerk's office, marked 'JSW chambers copy'.

A joint binder shall be submitted to the Clerk's office clearly marked with the case number and 'JSW chambers copy' which contains collated chambers copies of motions in limine and oppositions (i.e. motion in limine | followed by opposition to motion in limine 1; motion in limine 2 followed by opposition to motion in limine 2, and so on).

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

WARNINGCriminal cases

When requested, parties must submit a chambers copy to the Clerk's Office marked 'JSW Chambers Copy'; chambers copies are not required for notices of appearance or substitution of counsel.

If requested by the Court, the parties shall submit a chambers copy of the filing at issue to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope clearly marked with the case name and number, and “JSW Chambers Copy” in the time required by the Northern District Criminal Local Rules. The Court does not require chambers copies of (i) notices of appearance and (ii) substitution of counsel.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

INFOCivil cases

For motions with voluminous citations, parties are encouraged to submit electronic chambers copies with hyperlinks on flash drives.

In motions involving voluminous citations to evidence or records, parties are encouraged to submit chambers copies of their briefing in an electronic format with hyperlinks to the evidence, on flash drives or other removable media. Parties may request to submit such electronic copies in lieu of paper chambers copies.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies encouraged in electronic format with hyperlinks to evidence.

parties are encouraged to submit chambers copies of their briefing in an electronic format with hyperlinks to the evidence.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

INFO

Submitting reply-document chambers copies in a binder is optional.

Submitting chambers copies of the reply documents in a binder is optional.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

INFO

For motions with voluminous citations to evidence or records, parties are encouraged to submit briefing chambers copies electronically with hyperlinks on removable media.

In motions involving voluminous citations to evidence or records, parties are encouraged to submit chambers copies of their briefing in an electronic format with hyperlinks to the evidence, on flash drives or other removable media.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

INFO

Parties may request permission to submit electronic copies instead of paper chambers copies.

Parties may request to submit such electronic copies in lieu of paper chambers copies.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

INFO

Parties are encouraged to submit electronic chambers copies of briefing with hyperlinks to the evidence.

As noted in paragraph 5(f), parties are encouraged to submit chambers copies of their briefing in an electronic format with hyperlinks to the evidence.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

INFO

Parties are encouraged to submit electronic chambers copies of briefing with hyperlinks to the evidence.

As noted in paragraph 5(f), parties are encouraged to submit chambers copies of their briefing in an electronic format with hyperlinks to the evidence.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

INFOCriminal cases

Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

INFOCriminal cases

Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies must include ECF filing stamp with case number, document number, and filing date.

Chambers copies shall be generated from ECF after filing so that they bear the case number, document number, and filing date along the top of the page.

Judge Beth Labson Freeman

INFOCriminal cases

Paper courtesy copies not submitted unless requested; digital copies may be ordered on portable media.

8. Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them. The Court may at times order the parties to provide digital courtesy copies of motions filings, including supporting documents, on portable media (e.g., a CD or flash drive).

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.

INFOCriminal cases

No courtesy copies or electronic proposed orders required unless specifically requested by the Court.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them. The Court also does not require electronic copies of proposed orders. If the Court requires electronic copies of a filing, it will specifically request it from the parties. Parties should not otherwise email jsccrd@cand.uscourts.gov with electronic copies of filings.

Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court

Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley

INFOCivil cases

The Court may request courtesy copies of other documents and discourages unsolicited copies.

The Court may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.

Judge Jon S Tigar

INFOCivil cases

Side tabs, rather than bottom tabs, should be used to separate exhibits.

Judge Noël Wise

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copy requirements are waived for self-represented litigants.

This section's requirements are waived for self-represented litigants who are proceeding without a lawyer.

Judge Noël Wise

INFOCivil cases

Do not submit chambers copies unless specifically requested.

Do not submit chambers copies unless requested.

Judge P. Casey Pitts

INFOCivil cases

Do not submit chambers copies unless specifically requested.

Do not submit chambers copies unless requested.

Judge P. Casey Pitts

INFOCivil cases

No courtesy copies required for electronically-filed documents.

The parties do not need to submit chambers copies for electronically-filed documents.

Judge Richard Seeborg

INFOCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies under 79-5(d)(2) are not required if filed electronically under seal.

Paper courtesy copies under Civil Local Rule 79-5(d)(2) shall not be submitted, provided that the document at issue is appropriately filed electronically under seal in an unredacted form.

Judge Rita F. Lin

INFOCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Judge Rita F. Lin

INFOCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.

Judge Rita F. Lin

INFOCriminal cases

One extra copy of the witness lists and exhibit lists should be furnished to the court reporter.

In addition, one extra copy of the witness lists and exhibit lists should be furnished to the court reporter.

Judge Trina L. Thompson

INFO

Courtesy copies not required for sealed documents filed electronically in unredacted form.

Courtesy copies under Civil Local Rule 79-5(d)(2) are not required, provided that the document at issue is appropriately filed electronically under seal in an unredacted form.

Judge Vince Chhabria

INFOCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies not required unless requested; digital copies may be ordered.

Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them. The Court may at times order the parties to provide digital courtesy copies of motion briefs, including supporting documents, on portable media (for example, a CD or flash drive).

Judge Vince Chhabria

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies of motion papers are not required.

Chambers Copies. Parties do not need to file chambers copies of motion papers.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

INFO

Chambers copies of motion papers are not required.

Parties do not need to file chambers copies of motion papers.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

INFO

Chambers copies of motion papers are not required.

Parties do not need to file chambers copies of motion papers.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

INFO

No chambers copies of motion papers are required.

Parties do not need to file chambers copies of motion papers.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. Krishnan

INFOCivil cases

Submissions under 20 pages may be emailed to settlement email address.

Submissions under twenty pages may be emailed to lbsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov.

Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies may include flash drive when appropriate.

Chambers copies may be accompanied by a flash drive where appropriate.

Magistrate Judge Lisa J. Cisneros

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies should not be submitted unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Magistrate Judge Robert M. Illman

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies not required unless specifically requested by Court

Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 5-1(d)(7), no chambers copies are required unless specifically requested by the Court. If chambers copies are requested by the Court, parties are to notify the courtroom deputy at svkcrd@cand.uscourts.gov when they have been delivered.

Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen

INFO

Chambers copies not required unless specifically ordered

The parties do not need to submit chambers copies, except when requested by a separate order from the Court.

Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson

INFOCivil cases

Chambers copies not required unless specifically ordered.

The parties do not need to submit chambers copies, except when requested by a separate order from the Court.

Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson

INFOCivil cases

ECF users encouraged to provide electronic courtesy copies of voluminous documents to all parties promptly after filing.

Courtesy copies. In addition to complying with all provisions of Civil L.R. 5-1(h), parties who are ECF users are encouraged to provide courtesy copies in electronic form of voluminous electronically filed documents to all other parties in the action, via email or other agreed means, promptly after completion of filing.

Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi

INFOCivil cases

No chambers copies required for electronically filed materials unless court directs otherwise.

Unless the Court directs otherwise the parties shall not submit chambers copies of materials that are filed electronically. If the parties manually file an item that is contained on some form of electronic media, e.g., a CD-ROM or a thumb drive, they shall provide the Clerk with the original and shall provide the Court with a copy of that electronic media.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. White

INFO

Refer to Section 9(c) for courtesy copy instructions on motions to seal.

For motions to seal, the parties shall refer to the specific instructions regarding courtesy copies contained in Section 9(c) of Judge Illston’s Standing Order.

Senior Judge Susan Illston

CRITICAL

Exhibits must be submitted to chambers (not filed), premarked, one set tagged, three-hole punched, and in binders.

Exhibits are not to be filed but rather shall be submitted to chambers. Exhibits must be premarked. In addition, one set of exhibits must be tagged. Exhibits shall be three-hole punched and shall be submitted in binders.

Judge Edward M Chen

CRITICALCivil cases

2 courtesy copies required for electronic media, pretrial filings, briefs over 10 pages, and dispositive/Daubert motion materials.

The parties are required to submit two courtesy copies of (1) electronic media that is manually filed, (2) pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine, (3) all briefs that exceed 10 pages; and, (4) all supporting materials for dispositive motions, Daubert motions,

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICALCivil cases

2 courtesy copies required for electronic media, pretrial filings, briefs over 10 pages, and dispositive/Daubert motion materials.

The parties are required to submit two courtesy copies of (1) electronic media that is manually filed, (2) pretrial filings, including papers associated with motions in limine, (3) all briefs that exceed 10 pages; and, (4) all supporting materials for dispositive motions, Daubert motions,

Judge Noël Wise

CRITICAL

ECF filings with more than 10 attachments must also be uploaded to Judge Lin's chambers Box.com storage immediately after ECF filing, as file-stamped versions with ECF headers, with each PDF named to include the document type, brief description, and docket number.

When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must also send the documents electronically to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage. Immediately after the ECF filing is complete, please use this form to upload the documents: https://cand.app.box.com/f/12aea34b708b4e63a1ceada8a6731839. The uploaded documents should be the file-stamped versions with ECF headers. The name of each PDF file should include the type of document, a brief description of the document, and the docket number.

Judge Rita F. Lin

CRITICALCivil cases

Chambers copies required for certain filings, double-sided, 3-hole punched, marked “Chambers Copy”.

Chambers copies. Chambers copies of joint discovery dispute letters, motion papers filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2, opposition papers filed pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-3, and reply papers of the next court day following the day that the paper was electronically filed. Chambers copies must be double-sided and 3-hole punched along the left margin of the paper. For under seal filings, chambers copies should include only the unredacted version of the filing. 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 DeMarchi Chambers Copies.”

Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies of all briefs required per Civil L.R. 5-1(e)

A courtesy copy of all briefs shall be submitted in accordance with Civil L.R. 5-1(e).

Senior Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton

WARNING

Two sets of all exhibits must be submitted.

The parties shall submit two sets of all exhibits.

Judge Edward M Chen

Northern District of California Courtesy Copy Requirements

Are courtesy copies required in Northern District of California?

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