Judge Daniel E. Butcher
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Adversary Position
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Good Cause
- 5Affects Other Dates
- 6Proposed Rescheduled Date
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Proposed New Dates
- 6Affects Other Dates
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Contact information for chambers staff (law clerks and courtroom deputy).
Chambers' staff includes two law clerks and one courtroom deputy. The law clerks handle inquiries on civil matters, and the courtroom deputy handles inquiries on criminal matters. The telephone number for the law clerks is (619) 446-3704. The telephone number for the courtroom deputy is (619) 446-3576. The email address for communications to the law clerks or the courtroom deputy is efile_butcher@casd.uscourts.gov.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Chambers communication limited to administrative matters and discovery disputes.
Telephone calls and emails to Chambers are permitted only for administrative matters such as scheduling and calendaring and to bring discovery disputes to the Court's attention pursuant to Section VI of these Rules. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case. Only counsel with knowledge of the case may contact Chambers, except for exigent circumstances when counsel is unavailable.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically authorized.
Letters and emails to Chambers are prohibited unless authorized elsewhere in these Rules or otherwise requested by the Court.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
ENE Statements limited to 7 pages with specific formatting.
Unless pre-approved by the Court, ENE Statements must not exceed seven (7) pages formatted in accordance with Local Rule 5.1(a), including use of line-numbered pleading paper, double spaced, 14-point Times New Roman, Calibri, or
Confidential Settlement Statements limited to 10 pages excluding exhibits.
The Confidential Settlement Statement may not exceed ten (10) pages, excluding exhibits, and must be formatted according to the requirements of Local Rule 5.1(a).
Three-page single-spaced letter brief required before informal discovery conference.
Prior to the informal discovery conference, parties must share with the opposing side and send to efile_Butcher@casd.uscourts.gov a maximum three-page, single-spaced, letter brief, using 14-Point, Times New Roman, Calibri, or similar font, summarizing their position and the legal authority that supports their position.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
CM/ECF guidance available in ECF Manual at provided URL.
Guidance regarding CM/ECF is available in the ECF Manual found at: https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/_assets/pdf/cmecf/Electronic%20Case%20Filing%20Procedures%20Manual.pdf
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Lodging documents requires emailing to efile_butcher@casd.uscourts.gov, not filing on CM/ECF.
When these Chambers Rules direct a party to “lodge” a document, email the document to efile_butcher@casd.uscourts.gov and do not file the document on the CM/ECF system.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Technical questions may be directed to CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233-7983.
Parties may also direct technical questions to the CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233-7983.