Northern District of California Filing Timing and Cure Windows

CRITICALCivil cases

Oppositions to motions in limine must be served no later than 21 days before the pretrial conference.

Serve oppositions to motions in limine 21 Days Before Pretrial Conference

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed supplemental juror questionnaire

Proposed supplemental juror questionnaire must be filed 21 days before the pretrial conference.

Proposed Supplemental Juror Questionnaire (Due 21 Days Before PTC)

CRITICALCriminal cases

Trial exhibits must be uploaded to chambers no later than 5 days before trial.

No later than 5 days before trial, each side shall upload the exhibits electronically to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage.

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed supplemental juror questionnaire must be filed 21 days before the pretrial conference.

Proposed Supplemental Juror Questionnaire (Due 21 Days Before PTC)

CRITICAL

In securities cases, the plaintiff must file a PSLRA chart within 14 days of service of the complaint or consolidated complaint.

Within 14 days of service of the complaint (or consolidated complaint), the plaintiff shall file a chart summarizing the information required by 15 U.S.C. § 78u-4(b)(1) and (2)

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must jointly file all deposition/discovery designations plus counter-designations and objections no later than 7 days before trial begins, unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered, no later than 7 days before trial begins, the parties shall jointly file all designations of deposition testimony or other discovery it wishes to offer, as well as any counter-designations or objections to the deposition testimony or discovery offered by any other party.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must meet and confer regarding the pretrial conference and serve motions in limine no later than 28 days before the pretrial conference.

Meet and confer regarding pretrial conference, serve motions 28 Days Before Pretrial in limine Conference

CRITICALCivil cases

All designations of deposition testimony must be jointly filed no later than 7 days before trial.

Joint filing of all designations of deposition testimony 7 Days Before Trial

CRITICALCriminal cases

The need for an interpreter for trial must be notified to the court no later than 30 days before trial.

Notification of Need for Interpreter for Trial 30 Days Before Trial

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits must be sent to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage no later than 5 days before trial.

No later than 5 days before trial, the parties shall send exhibits to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage.

CRITICALCivil cases

The joint exhibit list is due 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Exhibit List (Due 7 Days Before PTC)

CRITICALCivil cases

A proposed order for bringing exhibit presentation equipment and technology into the building must be filed no later than 14 days before trial.

File proposed order for bringing exhibit presentation equipment and technology into the building 14 Days Before Trial

CRITICALCivil cases

The joint pretrial conference statement, motions in limine, and oppositions to motions in limine must be filed no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

File joint pretrial conference statement, motions in limine and 14 Days Before Pretrial oppositions to motions in limine Conference

CRITICALCriminal cases

Jury instructions, verdict form, proposed description of the case, exhibit lists, witness lists, and the individuals involved list are due 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Jury Instructions, Verdict Form, Proposed Description of the Case, Exhibit Lists, Witness Lists, Individuals Involved List 7 Days Before Pretrial Conference

CRITICALCriminal cases

Objections to the standard jury questionnaire must be filed no later than 21 days before the pretrial conference.

Objections to Standard Jury Questionnaire 21 Days Before Pretrial Conference

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

48 hours

The first exhibit notice must be exchanged 48 hours before the first day of trial, and all such notices must be in writing.

The first notice shall be exchanged 48 hours prior to the first day of trial. All such notices shall be provided in writing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Counsel must notify the Courtroom Deputy at least 30 days before trial if any witness will require an interpreter.

If any witness will require an interpreter at trial, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy at least 30 days before the commencement of trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed order for bringing exhibit equipment must be filed 14 days before trial.

File proposed order for bringing exhibit presentation equipment and technology into the building 14 Days Before Trial

CRITICALCivil cases

In jury trials, file proposed jury instructions 21 days before the pretrial conference.

21 Days Before Pretrial Conference File proposed jury instructions (jury trial only) (¶¶ 9–11)

CRITICALCivil cases

13 Days Before 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 (¶ 6)

13 Days Before 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 (¶ 6)

CRITICALCivil cases

File oppositions or statements of non-opposition to motions in limine 14 days before the pretrial conference.

File oppositions/statements of non-opposition to motions in limine (¶ 27)

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

14 calendar days

Unless the Court orders otherwise, the listed pretrial documents must be filed no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

Unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file the documents listed in paragraphs 6–15 (i.e., joint pretrial statement and proposed order, proposed jury instructions, proposed voir dire questions, proposed verdict forms, proposed statement of the case, and trial briefs) no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

14 calendar days

If daily transcript or real-time reporting is desired, the parties must e-file the order form at least 14 days before trial and make arrangements at least 10 calendar days before trial.

Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall e-file a transcript order form (CAND 435), at least 14 days before trial, and make arrangements with Richard Duvall, Supervisor of the Court Reporting Services at (415) 522-2079, at least ten calendar days prior to the trial date.

CRITICALCivil cases

In jury trials, file the proposed statement of the case 14 days before the pretrial conference.

14 Days Before File proposed statement of the case (jury trial only) (¶ 16)

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

7 calendar days

Unless the Court orders otherwise, the parties must file the documents listed in paragraphs 5–15 no later than seven days before the Pretrial Conference.

Unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file the documents listed in paragraphs 5–15 (i.e., joint proposed final pretrial order) no later than seven days before the pretrial conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

30 calendar days

Provide witness names and testimony descriptions, along with citations to specified potential trial evidence, 30 days before the pretrial conference.

30 Days Before Provide all other parties (1) the names of all witnesses each party intends to call at trial, as well as a brief description of the subject Pretrial Conference matter of their testimony; and (2) a list containing citations to all evidence that a party might introduce at trial, other than that to be used solely for impeachment or rebuttal, that was obtained from deposition testimony, interrogatory responses, or responses to requests for admission (¶ 4)

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

7 calendar days

The written request and proposed order for bringing additional technology into the Courthouse must be filed no later than seven days before trial.

Should the parties wish to utilize additional technology, the United States Marshals Service requires a court order to allow equipment into the Courthouse. The parties must file a written request and proposed order no later than seven days prior to the beginning of trial if they wish to bring any such technology into the Courthouse.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

14 calendar days

An opposition or statement of non-opposition to a motion in limine must be filed no later than 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Any party opposing a motion in limine shall file its opposition papers (or statement of non-opposition) no later than 14 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

3 calendar days

The parties must file exhibit and witness lists at least three days before the first day of trial.

At least three days prior to the first day of trial, the parties shall file form exhibit and witness lists.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

21 calendar days

Motions in limine must be filed no later than 21 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Motions in limine must be filed with the Court no later than 21 days prior to the date set for the Pretrial Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

21 calendar days

Motions in limine must be filed no later than 21 days before the date set for the Pretrial Conference.

Motions in limine must be filed with the Court no later than 21 days prior to the date set for the Pretrial Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

14 calendar days

Unless the Court orders otherwise, the listed pretrial documents must be filed no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

Unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file the documents listed in paragraphs 6–15 (i.e., joint pretrial statement and proposed order, proposed jury instructions, proposed voir dire questions, proposed verdict forms, proposed statement of the case, and trial briefs) no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Any trial brief a party elects to file must be filed at least seven days before trial begins.

If a party chooses to file a trial brief, it shall not be longer than five pages and must be filed at least seven days prior to the commencement of trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Any trial brief a party chooses to file must be filed at least seven days before trial begins.

If a party chooses to file a trial brief, it shall not be longer than five pages and must be filed at least seven days prior to the commencement of trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

14 calendar days

An opposition or statement of non-opposition to a motion in limine must be filed no later than 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Any party opposing a motion in limine shall file its opposition papers (or statement of non-opposition) no later than 14 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

File the joint pretrial statement and proposed order 21 days before the pretrial conference.

21 Days Before Pretrial Conference File joint pretrial statement and proposed order (¶ 7)

CRITICALCivil cases

In jury trials, file proposed voir dire questions 21 days before the pretrial conference.

File proposed voir dire questions (jury trial only) (¶¶ 12–14)

CRITICALCivil cases

In jury trials, file the proposed statement of the case 14 days before the pretrial conference.

14 Days Before File proposed statement of the case (jury trial only) (¶ 16)

CRITICALCivil cases

Email Word versions of the specified proposed pretrial and jury-trial documents to the listed address 14 days before the pretrial conference.

14 Days Before Pretrial Conference Email Word versions of the proposed joint pretrial statement and proposed order, proposed jury instructions, voir dire questions, verdict form(s), and statement of the case to TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov. (¶ 5)

CRITICALCivil cases

Provide witness names and testimony descriptions, along with citations to specified potential trial evidence, 30 days before the pretrial conference.

30 Days Before Provide all other parties (1) the names of all witnesses each party intends to call at trial, as well as a brief description of the subject Pretrial Conference matter of their testimony; and (2) a list containing citations to all evidence that a party might introduce at trial, other than that to be used solely for impeachment or rebuttal, that was obtained from deposition testimony, interrogatory responses, or responses to requests for admission (¶ 4)

CRITICALCivil cases

File the joint pretrial statement and proposed order 21 days before the pretrial conference.

21 Days Before Pretrial Conference File joint pretrial statement and proposed order (¶ 7)

CRITICALCivil cases

In jury trials, file proposed verdict forms 21 days before the pretrial conference.

File proposed verdict forms (jury trial only) (¶ 15)

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

30 calendar days

Provide the other parties with proposed trial materials and a list of them 30 days before the pretrial conference.

30 Days Before Pretrial Conference Provide all other parties with proposed exhibits, charts, schedules, summaries, diagrams, and other similar documentary materials to be used case in chief at trial, as well as a list of those materials (¶ 3)

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

7 calendar days

Submit a flash drive containing the specified, non-excluded exhibits to the Clerk’s office 7 days before trial.

7 Days Before Trial Submit a flash drive to the Clerk’s office containing the exhibits identified in Section (h) of the parties’ joint pretrial statement and proposed order (and not already excluded by the Court in limine) (¶ 7)

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

7 calendar days

A request to bring additional technology into the Courthouse must be filed no later than seven days before trial begins.

The parties must file a written request and proposed order no later than seven days prior to the beginning of trial if they wish to bring any such technology into the Courthouse.

CRITICALCivil cases

In jury trials, file proposed jury instructions 21 days before the pretrial conference.

21 Days Before Pretrial Conference File proposed jury instructions (jury trial only) (¶¶ 9–11)

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must file form exhibit and witness lists at least three days before trial.

At least three days prior to the first day of trial, the parties shall file form exhibit and witness lists.

CRITICALCivil cases

File form exhibit and witness lists 3 days before trial.

3 Days Before Trial File form exhibit and witness lists (¶ 23)

CRITICALCivil cases

File oppositions or statements of non-opposition to motions in limine 14 days before the pretrial conference.

14 Days Before Pretrial Conference File oppositions/statements of non-opposition to motions in limine (¶ 27)

CRITICALCivil cases

File form exhibit and witness lists 3 days before trial.

File form exhibit and witness lists (¶ 23)