Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Karen S. Crawford's rules

Does Judge Karen S. Crawford require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Karen S. Crawford's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Rule 26(f) conference required for civil cases to discuss discovery topics.

View ruleSource: page 1, section RULE 26(f) CONFERENCE CHECKLIST

What must be included with litigation hold filings before Judge Karen S. Crawford?

The rule requires certificate of service. Confirm ESI preservation and litigation holds are in place.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Preservation and Collection of Information

What must be included with protective order filings before Judge Karen S. Crawford?

The rule requires proposed order. Discuss protective order necessity and timing before discovery exchange.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Protective Order

How may parties contact Judge Karen S. Crawford's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Karen S. Crawford's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Participants should join Zoom conference 5 minutes before ENE start time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GUIDELINES FOR CONFERENCES ON ZOOM
Complete rules summary for Judge Karen S. Crawford

Counsel must meet and confer before requesting in-person ENE/CMC.

Laptops/desktops preferred over mobile devices for Zoom conferences.

Zoom help resources available at support.zoom.us.

Zoom Breakout Room information available at support.zoom.us.

Parties may request in-person ENE/CMC by joint call or email to chambers after meeting and conferring.

Participants should join Zoom conference 5 minutes before ENE start time.

Counsel responsible for ensuring client participation in ENE.

Participants must maintain professionalism and full attention during ENE.

Participants should ensure devices are charged or have charging cable available.

Rule 26(f) conference required for civil cases to discuss discovery topics.

Discuss protective order necessity and timing before discovery exchange.

Confirm ESI preservation and litigation holds are in place.

Discuss search methodologies for ESI including search terms and TAR.

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