Northern District of California Courtesy Copy Requirements
130 rules from official source documents
When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting. This page is scoped to Northern District of California; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Chambers copies must be provided within 3 days of filing.
Source text: copies of any filing must be provided within three (3) days of filing.
Chambers copies must be double-sided, three-hole punched, and bear ECF stamp.
Source text: 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.
Exhibits must be clearly labeled with tabs along the right side.
Source text: All exhibits shall be clearly delineated with labels or tabs along the right side.
Exhibits over 2 inches thick require binder for chambers copies.
Source text: If the filing includes exhibits over two inches thick, the parties shall place the chambers copies in a binder.
Chambers copies must be marked 'Chambers Copy' and submitted to Clerk's Office in labeled envelope.
Source text: 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.'
Chambers copies of sealing motions are not required; unredacted briefs/exhibits with yellow highlights must be delivered.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required within one business day for pleadings and substantive motions only.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be single-sided, 2-hole punched, stapled, with numbered tabs, and marked “Chambers Copy”.
Source text: 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.”
Deliver 1 original and 1 copy set of exhibits to chambers by Thursday before trial in three-ring binders with tabs.
Source text: 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.
One chambers copy required for all filings except administrative motions.
Source text: The parties are required to submit one (1) chambers copy of all filings except for administrative motions.
Chambers copies must be marked and submitted to Clerk's Office.
Source text: 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.”
Social Security appeals require chambers copy within 5 court days.
Source text: 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.
Social Security chambers copies must be labeled and submitted to Clerk.
Source text: The chambers copy should be submitted to the Clerk’s Office and labeled with the case number, “Judge Lee,” and “Chambers Copy.”
Chambers copies of sealing motions must include unredacted documents with yellow highlighting.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required within 2 court days, double-sided with ECF stamp.
Source text: 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.
Paper courtesy copies prohibited unless requested; digital courtesy copies may be ordered.
Source text: 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).
Chambers copies required for specific document types including motions, briefs, and discovery dispute letters
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for all electronically filed documents with specific formatting.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies required for manually filed electronic media and pretrial filings, including motions in limine.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, bear ECF stamp, and use side tabs for exhibits.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies required for electronic media and pretrial filings including motions in limine.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, with ECF stamp and side tabs for exhibits.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies required for listed filings; waived for pro se litigants.
Source text: 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.
Pretrial filing courtesy copies must be double-sided, 3-hole punched, with ECF stamp and side tabs.
Source text: 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.
Patent owner must deliver 2 double-sided color binders of claim construction materials to Clerk's Office 7-16 days before hearing.
Source text: 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.
2 courtesy copies required for electronic media, pretrial filings, briefs over 10 pages, and dispositive/Daubert motion materials.
Source text: 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,
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, with ECF stamp and side tabs.
Source text: 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.
Exhibits over 2 inches thick require binder with max 3-inch spine.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies must be marked with case info and delivered within 2 court days.
Source text: 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.
Motions in Limine require courtesy copy delivered to Court 14 days before pretrial conference.
Source text: 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
Parties must deliver two sets of pre-marked exhibits to Clerk's Office 14 days before pretrial conference.
Source text: 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.
Two courtesy copies required for MILs and oppositions, due 14 days before pretrial conference.
Source text: 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.
Jury instructions courtesy copies must be in three-ring binder with three tabs: agreed instructions, disputed tailoring, and proposed instructions.
Source text: 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...
Agreed verdict form courtesy copies must be in clearly labeled single three-ring binder.
Source text: The courtesy copies of the agreed upon verdict form must be contained in a clearly labeled, single, three-ring binder.
Trial briefs optional but must be filed 14 days before trial with 2 courtesy copies.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies required for electronic media and pretrial filings (motions in limine).
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, and lodged with Clerk's office in San Jose.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies only when requested; if ordered, must be double-sided, three-hole punched, with ECF stamp, labeled exhibits, and proper binder for thick exhibits.
Source text: 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.”
Documents with more than 10 attachments must be uploaded to Box.com storage.
Source text: 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.
More than 10 sealed documents require electronic courtesy copy via Box.com.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies of admitted exhibits to Judge Lin's chambers Box.com within 7 days after close of evidence.
Source text: 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.
Documents with more than 10 attachments must be uploaded to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage.
Source text: 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.
More than 10 sealed documents require electronic courtesy copy via Box.com storage.
Source text: 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.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court specifically requests them.
Source text: Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.
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.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and delivered to Clerk’s Office within 3 days of e-filing.
Source text: 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.
Digital courtesy copies of motions must be submitted on portable media
Source text: 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).
Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers as courtesy copies same day as e-filing.
Source text: 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.
Digital courtesy copies of motion filings and supporting documents must be submitted on portable media to chambers.
Source text: 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).
Flash drive with attachments required for ECF filings with more than 10 attachments.
Source text: 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.
Paper courtesy copies are not accepted.
Source text: Paper courtesy copies are not accepted.
Chambers copies required for all pretrial filings
Source text: Chambers Copies of All Pretrial Filings
Moving party must deliver courtesy copies of all motions in limine papers.
Source text: The moving party is responsible for delivering courtesy copies of all motion papers (both those in support and those in opposition).
Two three-hole punched courtesy copies of all pretrial filings required by noon next day.
Source text: Two three-hole punched courtesy copies of all pretrial filings shall be delivered to the Clerk’s office by noon the day after filing.
Flash drive with attachments required for filings with more than 10 attachments.
Source text: 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."
Chambers copies required for motions over 15 pages, due by noon second business day after filing.
Source text: 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.
Two chambers copies required for motions, oppositions, and replies under Civil L.R. 7-2/7-3, delivered by next court day.
Source text: 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-sided with PACER/ECF header.
Source text: 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).
Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted in properly labeled envelope.
Source text: 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.”
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.
Source text: 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.'
No chambers copies are required for motion papers.
Source text: Chambers Copies. Parties do not need to file chambers copies of motion papers.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.
Source text: Paper courtesy copies should not be submitted unless the Court requests them.
No paper courtesy copies; email courtesy copies and proposed orders to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov
Source text: Pursuant to General Order 72-3, no paper courtesy copies will be accepted by the undersigned unless the Court specifically orders that hard copies of a particular filing be provided. Instead, courtesy copies should be emailed to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov. In addition, any proposed stipulation or proposed order in a case subject to electronic filing shall be sent by email to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov. This address is to be used only for proposed orders and courtesy copies unless otherwise directed by the Court.
No paper courtesy copies accepted; email courtesy copies to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov instead.
Source text: Pursuant to General Order 72-3, no paper courtesy copies will be accepted by the undersigned unless the Court specifically orders that hard copies of a particular filing be provided. Instead, courtesy copies should be emailed to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Chambers hard copies required for formal motions, joint discovery letters, and motions to seal.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or Court request.
Source text: (a) Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or the Court’s request.
Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted in envelope marked for Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore with case number.
Source text: (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.
For briefings with >10 exhibits or >100 pages of exhibits, email single searchable PDF with bookmarks to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Source text: (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.
Dispositive motions must be emailed in Word format to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov in addition to chambers copy.
Source text: (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.
Chambers copy required for discovery disputes before Court review.
Source text: (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.
Hard copies of briefs required when Court sets briefing schedule.
Source text: When the Court sets a briefing schedule on a motion, counsel shall lodge hard copies of the briefs.
Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing.
Source text: Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or the Court’s request.
Chambers copies required for filings over 50 pages that require court action.
Source text: Chambers copies are required only for filings that necessitate action by the Court and exceed 50 pages inclusive of supporting declarations and exhibits.
No paper courtesy copies; email as-filed documents and Word format stipulations/orders to PHKpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies are prohibited unless specifically ordered
Source text: Chambers copies should not be submitted unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Chambers copies required for all filings except consent/declination to magistrate judge assignment.
Source text: 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.
Two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties required for hearing materials; file on ECF promptly after hearing.
Source text: 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.
Parties distributing hearing materials must provide two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties.
Source text: 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.
Two paper copies of Joint Pretrial Statement required within 24 hours of filing.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for certain filings, double-sided, 3-hole punched, marked “Chambers Copy”.
Source text: 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.”
Two courtesy copies of Joint Pretrial Statement and motions in limine required by noon next court day.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk's Office by noon next court day after ECF filing.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies required for pleadings and dispositive motions; must be marked and mailed/delivered.
Source text: 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.
Two sets of exhibits must be submitted.
Source text: The parties shall submit two sets of all exhibits.
Courtesy copies must be mailed same day unless hearing within 7 days, then delivered by noon next court day
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Urgent filings for hearings within 7 days require hand delivery to Clerk's Office by noon on the next court day.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copy of opposition brief to Clerk's Office by noon next day.
Source text: A courtesy copy of any opposition brief must be delivered to the Clerk's Office no later than noon the day following the filing.
Courtesy copies of all briefs required per Civil L.R. 5-1(e)
Source text: A courtesy copy of all briefs shall be submitted in accordance with Civil L.R. 5-1(e).
Paper courtesy copies required for filings over 10 pages (1 set), 2 sets for pretrial conference filings.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies must be unstapled, 3-hole punched, with ECF stamp, delivered by noon 2 days after filing.
Source text: 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.
Two sets of paper courtesy copies required for pretrial conference filings.
Source text: For pretrial conference filings, two sets of paper courtesy copies are required, regardless of page length.
Courtesy copies of unredacted documents with highlighted redactions required for administrative motions to seal.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies must include all materials integrated when filings contain both sealed and non-sealed content.
Source text: 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.
Two paper courtesy copies required for all pretrial conference filings.
Source text: 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.
Email Word copy of joint jury instructions to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov
Source text: 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.
Email Word copy of proposed Findings and Conclusions to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov
Source text: 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.
Three sets of trial exhibits to be delivered to Chambers on Friday before trial
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies required for all filings per Standing Order ¶ 4, plus witness/exhibit lists to court reporter.
Source text: 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.
No courtesy copies except for electronic media manually filed to chambers, or exhibits over 100 pages for TROs, preliminary injunctions, or summary judgment motions.
Source text: 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.
Three-hole punched copy required for Judge’s chambers with each filing.
Source text: Each document filed or lodged with the Court must be accompanied by a three-hole punched copy for use in the Judge’s chambers.
Courtesy copies must be three-hole punched and bear ECF stamp on each page.
Source text: 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.
Electronic copies only when specifically requested; do not email amocrd@cand.uscourts.gov.
Source text: 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.
Courtesy copies may be requested but unsolicited submission discouraged.
Source text: may request courtesy copies of other documents but discourages their unsolicited submission.
Chambers copies not meeting requirements may be rejected and require re-submission.
Source text: Chambers copies submitted without meeting the above requirements may be rejected, and the party may be required to re-submit.
Courtesy copies are not to be submitted unless the Court requests them.
Source text: Paper courtesy copies should not be submitted unless the Court requests them.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.
Source text: Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.
Chambers copies must include ECF filing stamp with case number, document number, and filing date.
Source text: 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.
Paper courtesy copies not submitted unless requested; digital copies may be ordered on portable media.
Source text: 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).
Chambers copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court
Source text: Chambers copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court
No courtesy copies or electronic proposed orders required unless specifically requested by the Court.
Source text: 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.
Do not submit chambers copies unless specifically requested.
Source text: Do not submit chambers copies unless requested.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.
Source text: Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.
Paper courtesy copies under 79-5(d)(2) are not required if filed electronically under seal.
Source text: 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.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.
Source text: Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them.
Paper courtesy copies generally not required; digital copies may be requested.
Source text: 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).
Courtesy copies not required for sealed documents filed electronically in unredacted form.
Source text: 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.
Paper courtesy copies not required unless requested; digital copies may be ordered.
Source text: 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).
For motions with voluminous citations, parties are encouraged to submit electronic chambers copies with hyperlinks on flash drives.
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies encouraged in electronic format with hyperlinks to evidence.
Source text: parties are encouraged to submit chambers copies of their briefing in an electronic format with hyperlinks to the evidence.
Chambers copies of motion papers are not required.
Source text: Chambers Copies. Parties do not need to file chambers copies of motion papers.
Submissions under 20 pages may be emailed to settlement email address.
Source text: Submissions under twenty pages may be emailed to lbsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov.
Chambers copies may include flash drive when appropriate.
Source text: Chambers copies may be accompanied by a flash drive where appropriate.
Chambers copies are prohibited unless court orders otherwise.
Source text: Chambers copies should not be submitted unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Chambers copies not required unless specifically requested by Court
Source text: 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.
Chambers copies not required unless specifically ordered
Source text: The parties do not need to submit chambers copies, except when requested by a separate order from the Court.
Chambers copies not required unless specifically ordered.
Source text: The parties do not need to submit chambers copies, except when requested by a separate order from the Court.
ECF users encouraged to provide electronic courtesy copies of voluminous documents to all parties promptly after filing.
Source text: 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.
No chambers copies required for electronically filed materials unless court directs otherwise.
Source text: 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.
Refer to Section 9(c) for courtesy copy instructions on motions to seal.
Source text: 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.
Are courtesy copies required in Northern District of California?
Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 24 hours, by chambers drop off. Chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk's Office by noon next court day after ECF filing.
Are courtesy copies required in Northern District of California?
Courtesy copies are required for exhibits, declarations, and motions. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 7 business days, by flash drive. Flash drive with attachments required for ECF filings with more than 10 attachments.
Are courtesy copies required in Northern District of California?
Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 10 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 2 days, by hand delivery. Paper courtesy copies required for filings over 10 pages (1 set), 2 sets for pretrial conference filings.
Are courtesy copies required in Northern District of California?
Courtesy copies are required for administrative sealing. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by chambers copy. Courtesy copies of unredacted documents with highlighted redactions required for administrative motions to seal.
Are courtesy copies required in Northern District of California?
Courtesy copies are required for attorney filers. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. 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.
Are courtesy copies required in Northern District of California?
The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement in Northern District of California. Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.
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