Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: delivery upon filing, by mail or courier. Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages via mail/courier.
Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motion hearing dates must be obtained from law clerk before filing; sur-replies require ex parte leave.
Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Summary judgment separate statements limited to 15 pages.
Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages; attachments also limited to 10 pages.
Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel's formatting rule includes tabbed exhibits if more than 3 exhibits. Filings with more than 3 exhibits must have tabbed exhibits.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders required in Word format with specific formatting and email submission requirements.
The rule requires separate statement required. Summary judgment motions require separate statement of undisputed material facts.
Parties may contact Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Chambers communication limited to scheduling; no legal advice or unauthorized letters/faxes/emails.
Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Presumptive right of public access to court records.
Requests should be made at least 3 court days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Sentencing continuance requests must be made at least 3 court days before hearing.
Yes. Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Court encourages opportunities for young lawyers to conduct hearings.
Filings with more than 3 exhibits must have tabbed exhibits.
Presumptive right of public access to court records.
Court may seal documents to protect sensitive information.
Failure to oppose a motion may be construed as consent to granting.
Chambers communication limited to scheduling; no legal advice or unauthorized letters/faxes/emails.
Proposed orders required in Word format with specific formatting and email submission requirements.
Motion hearing dates must be obtained from law clerk before filing; sur-replies require ex parte leave.
Motion hearings are generally scheduled on Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
Court encourages opportunities for young lawyers to conduct hearings.
Junior lawyers (under 5 years) arguing may increase likelihood of oral argument.
Summary judgment motions require separate statement of undisputed material facts.
Summary judgment opposition must respond to separate statement.
Separate statements must use two-column format with specific content requirements.
Summary judgment separate statements limited to 15 pages.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages via mail/courier.
Courtesy copies must include CM/ECF document header on each page.
Courtesy copies should be double-sided but single-sided accepted.
Proposed pretrial order in Word format required 7 days before pretrial conference.
Memoranda of Contentions of Law and Fact filing requirement waived.
All parties must cooperate in completing proposed pretrial order.
Motions in limine due 2 weeks before hearing; responses due 7 days before.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages; attachments also limited to 10 pages.
Trial notebook items due 7 days before motion in limine hearing.
Proposed jury instructions, verdict form, and statement of case must be emailed in Word format.
Non-monetary relief information must be included in post-distribution accounting.
Counsel must bring own electronic equipment for courtroom use.
AI-generated evidence procedures apply to pro se parties and counsel.
Notice required for AI-generated evidentiary material with sufficient specificity.
AI-generated material without notice will not be considered by Court.
AI-hallucinated assertions of fact prohibited in exhibits and evidence.