Judge Anthony Moraleja

Applies to

Facsimile filing

The sender must retain the original signed document and make it available to the Court on demand until the case closes.

Applies to

Complaint

Plaintiffs must submit enough service copies for all defendants with the original complaint.

Applies to

Summons

A summons issued after a complaint is filed must be signed by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk and bear the Court's seal.

After a complaint is filed, a summons must be issued forthwith, signed by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk, and bear the Court's seal.

Upon receiving papers for filing, the Clerk must docket them and place the originals in the file jacket without delay.

Deadline

7 calendar days

A motion to withdraw must be filed at least seven calendar days before the hearing unless the Court allows a shorter period.

The Clerk and Court personnel are not required to forward pleadings left for opposing counsel.

Applies to

Service copies

Filers must not transmit service copies by facsimile.

Documents required to be served on other parties must contain proof of service in the form provided by Civil Rule 5(D), except for the Complaint.

The Court may extend the time to make pre-trial motions in the interest of justice.

No party shall be granted a continuance of a trial or hearing without a written motion from the party or counsel stating the reason for the continuance, endorsed in writing by the party as well as counsel, provided that the trial judge may waive this

Continuance requests must be filed seven calendar days before trial or hearing, subject to the stated diligence exception, and must notify opposing counsel or the party and state their position; continuances require good cause, and counsel-schedule conflicts must be identified specifically.