Southern District of California Chambers Communication Rules

Emails and letters to chambers are prohibited unless authorized.

Source text: Emails or letters to chambers are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Court.

E-file email account only for proposed orders and trial documents, not communication.

Source text: The Court's e-file email account (efile_bashant@casd.uscourts.gov) must only be used to lodge or submit proposed orders, required trial documents, or other documents requested by the Court. It is not to be used for communication purposes (e.g., asking questions).

Email proposed orders to opposing counsel and efile_bashant@casd.uscourts.gov with specific subject line format.

Source text: Counsel must email proposed orders to opposing counsel and to efile_bashant@casd.uscourts.gov, and include the case name, case number, and docket number in the subject line of the email. The case number in the subject line must be in the following format, including hyphens: 21-cv-0270-BAS.

Ex parte applications must be served on opposing counsel via email with return receipt or overnight mail

Source text: Any ex parte application filed with the Court must be served on opposing counsel via electronic mail with return receipt requested or overnight mail.

Email digital versions of jury instructions, verdict forms, and voir dire questions to chambers.

Source text: In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Parties must email chambers a digital Word-format version of the jury-instruction-related submissions in addition to filing them.

Source text: In addition to filing these documents, the parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of them.

Email chambers with digital verdict forms, voir dire questions, and jury instructions.

Source text: The parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of the verdict forms, voir dire questions, and jury instructions.

Parties must email chambers a Word or similar digital version of verdict forms, voir dire questions, and jury instructions.

Source text: The parties must email chambers (efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word or similar digital version of the verdict forms, voir dire questions, and jury instructions.

Counsel must call Courtroom Deputy Clerk to report case disposition before motion calendar.

Source text: Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (619) 557-6038 at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Digital courtesy copies of sealed documents must be submitted to chambers via efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

Source text: All parties who file a document under seal MUST also submit a digital courtesy copy of the filing to this Court's e-file email address at efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

Counsel must call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at earliest available time to notify the Court when a disposition will occur in a case calendared for motions.

Source text: Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (619) 557-6038 at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Letters/emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel may not be sent to the Court unless specifically requested by the Court.

Telephone calls to chambers are restricted to counsel of record only.

Source text: Telephone Calls: Parties seeking a motion date for a noticed motion should refer to Section III below. In light of the Court’s procedure for setting motion dates, telephone calls to Chambers are rarely necessary. Such calls may only be made by counsel of record with knowledge of the case. Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited. Counsel should not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken with regard to a previously-submitted filing. The Court does not provide time estimates for its written rulings. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel may not be sent to the Court unless specifically requested by the Court.

Joint proposed pretrial order must be lodged by email to chambers at least 14 days before pretrial conference.

Source text: Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 16.1(f)(6), the Court requires that the parties lodge by email to chambers (efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov) a joint proposed pretrial order at least fourteen (14) days before the pretrial conference.

Letters to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If faxes are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy immediately if disposition will occur at motions.

Source text: Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Only counsel or pro se litigants may call chambers; calls from support staff or represented parties are prohibited.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are rarely appropriate. Such calls may only be made by counsel or pro se litigants with knowledge of the case. Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited.

Letters/faxes/emails to chambers are prohibited unless requested; if requested, max 3 pages, 12pt font, served on all counsel.

Source text: Letters, faxes or emails to Chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters, faxes or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel and, absent prior approval by Chambers, must not exceed three pages in length, using twelve-point font.

Letters to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Counsel must notify Court immediately if disposition will occur at scheduled motion date.

Source text: Any time a case is calendared for motions and counsel for either side knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Letters to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Source text: Letters to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Court personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss case merits.

Source text: Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to specific address with case info in subject line.

Source text: Counsel must email proposed orders in Word (.doc) format to efile_simmons@casd.uscourts.gov and include the case number and case name in the subject line of the email.

Technical motions require email to chambers one week before hearing with technical terms/names.

Source text: For technical motions, the parties must send an email to chambers one (1) week prior to the hearing with a list of pertinent technical terms and/or proper names to assist the court reporter.

Telephonic/video appearances require emailing Courtroom Deputy at least 3 court days before hearing.

Source text: Any party requesting to appear telephonically or on video should email the Courtroom Deputy, Emily Blase to obtain the appropriate link at least three (3) court days prior to the hearing.

Observers must contact Ms. Blase at least 2 calendar days before hearing for dial-in info.

Source text: Any individual requesting to observe telephonically must contact Ms. Blase at least two (2) calendar days before the hearing to obtain the public dial-in information.

Ex parte motions must be served on opposing counsel via email, fax, or overnight mail.

Source text: Any ex parte motion filed with the Court must be served on opposing counsel via email, fax, or overnight mail.

Objections must state only legal grounds; speaking objections prohibited unless requested.

Source text: When objecting, counsel should state only the legal ground for the objection (e.g., “objection, hearsay”). Speaking objections are not permitted unless the Court requests further information from counsel.

Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless required by Local Rule or specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters or emails to chambers or chambers staff are prohibited unless required by Local Rule or specifically requested by the Court.

Phone calls to chambers are only permitted for obtaining hearing dates for civil motions, TROs, or preliminary injunctions.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for obtaining a hearing date for a civil motion, temporary restraining order, or preliminary injunction.

Only attorneys or unrepresented parties may call chambers for hearing dates.

Source text: Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited.

Counsel must stay at podium during witness examination except for brief exhibit orientation.

Source text: Counsel should not enter the well, except during voir dire, opening statements, and closing argument. Counsel should conduct all examination of witnesses from the podium, seek permission from the Court before approaching a witness, and keep any visit to the witness stand brief, e.g., by quickly orienting the witness with an exhibit and returning to the podium.

Objections must state only legal grounds; speaking objections prohibited unless requested.

Source text: When objecting, counsel should state only the legal ground for the objection (e.g., “objection, hearsay”). Speaking objections are not permitted unless the Court requests further information from counsel.

Letters/emails to chambers are prohibited unless required by Local Rule or Court request.

Source text: Letters or emails to chambers or chambers staff are prohibited unless required by Local Rule or specifically requested by the Court.

Counsel must notify courtroom deputy of disposition before scheduled motions hearing.

Source text: Any time a case is calendared for motions hearing and counsel for either party knows that a disposition is to take place, counsel has a duty to call the courtroom deputy at the earliest available time to inform the Court of the disposition.

Letters, faxes, and emails prohibited unless authorized; e-file account only for specific documents.

Source text: Letters, faxes, and emails are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Court. The Court’s e-file email account must only be used to lodge or submit proposed orders, required trial documents, or other documents requested by the Court. It is generally not to be used for communication purposes (e.g., asking questions).

Magistrate judge chambers must be contacted for hearing dates in referred cases.

Source text: Parties must contact the assigned magistrate judge’s chambers for hearing and scheduling dates needed for cases referred—either by operation of local rule or by order—to the magistrate judge.

Ex parte request required for leave of court.

Source text: The parties must obtain leave of court by filing an ex parte request before filing any sur-replies or notices of supplemental authority.

Meet and confer required 15 days before dispositive motion deadline.

Source text: No later than fifteen (15) days before the deadline for filing dispositive motions, all parties on the same side of the case (i.e., all defendants or all plaintiffs), must meet and confer about whether they intend to file a motion for summary judgment, and if so, the bases for that motion.

Parties must immediately notify court and magistrate judge of case settlement.

Source text: If the parties settle a case, counsel must immediately notify this Court and the magistrate judge of the settlement.

Proposed pretrial order must be emailed to chambers at least 14 days before pretrial conference.

Source text: Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 16.1(f)(6), the Court requires that the parties lodge by email to chambers a proposed pretrial order at least fourteen (14) days before the pretrial conference.

When letters/faxes/emails are requested, copies must be sent to all counsel.

Source text: If letters, faxes, or emails are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Source text: Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Only attorneys with knowledge of the case may call chambers.

Source text: Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited.

Chambers calls prohibited for procedural questions or status inquiries.

Source text: Counsel should not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken with regard to a previously-submitted filing.

Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Source text: Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court.

Letters, faxes, and emails are prohibited except for specific court-authorized purposes.

Source text: Letters, faxes, and emails are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Court. The Court’s e-file email account must only be used to lodge or submit proposed orders, required trial documents, or other documents requested by the Court.

Only counsel with knowledge of the case may call chambers.

Source text: Such calls may only be made by counsel with knowledge of the case.

Opposing party must immediately notify chambers of intent to oppose ex parte application.

Source text: The opposing party must immediately notify chambers that they intend to oppose the ex parte application.

Letters/emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters and/or emails are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Proposed orders must be emailed to Judge's official email address.

Source text: In accordance with Section 2(h) of the Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, counsel shall email proposed orders on motions directly to the Judge’s official email address, which is efile_Robinson@casd.uscourts.gov.

Motion to seal and sealed documents must be emailed to Judge's official email.

Source text: The motion to seal, the proposed sealed document(s), and a proposed order in Word format, should be submitted for review directly to the Judge’s official email address, which is efile_Robinson@casd.uscourts.gov.

Chambers phone calls limited to scheduling; letters/faxes/emails prohibited unless authorized.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for scheduling or calendaring motion hearings or as otherwise authorized by the Court. Court personnel are prohibited from interpreting Orders, discussing the merits of a case, giving legal advice (including advice on procedural matters), assisting with filings, or speculating as to when an Order will be issued. Letters, faxes, and emails are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Court.

Email technical terms/names to chambers one week before technical motion hearings.

Source text: For technical motions, the parties must send an email to chambers one (1) week prior to the hearing with a list of pertinent technical terms and/or proper names to assist the court reporter.

Observers must contact chambers one calendar day before hearing for dial-in info.

Source text: Any individual requesting to observe telephonically must contact chambers at least one (1) calendar day before the scheduled hearing to obtain the public dial-in information.

Consent Form must be emailed, not filed on ECF, to efile_robinson@casd.uscourts.gov.

Source text: Pursuant to Section 2(h) of the ECF Manual, the fully executed Consent Form must NOT be filed on the docket with the joint motion for dismissal or notice of dismissal, but rather should be emailed to efile_robinson@casd.uscourts.gov (the "E-file Email").

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Source text: Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Telephone calls to chambers are limited to procedural matters only.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for procedural matters such as scheduling a conference. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Only attorneys with case knowledge may contact chambers.

Source text: Only an attorney with knowledge of the case may contact chambers.

Lodged documents must be emailed to efile_major@casd.uscourts.gov.

Source text: When an order directs you to "lodge" a document with chambers (usually an ENE or SC statement), it must be e-mailed to efile_major@casd.uscourts.gov.

Request to change from Zoom to in-person requires meet-and-confer and phone call to court 5 days before.

Source text: If the Court sets a Zoom proceeding and the parties would prefer to appear in person, they must meet and confer with each other and then contact the Court via telephone at (619) 557-7372. This must occur at least 5 court days before the proceeding.

Settlement before conference requires Notice of Settlement filing and prompt call to chambers.

Source text: If the case is settled in its entirety, or as to any party(ies), before the scheduled conference, counsel must file a Notice of Settlement and promptly call chambers at (619) 557-7372.

During depositions, disputes must be resolved immediately through meet-and-confer or chambers call.

Source text: If the dispute arises during a deposition regarding an issue of privilege, enforcement of a court-ordered limitation on evidence, or pursuant to Fed.R. Civ. P. 30(d), counsel should suspend the deposition and immediately meet and confer. If the dispute is not resolved in the meet and confer process, counsel may call Judge White’s chambers for an immediate ruling on the dispute.

Joint call to chambers required to schedule discovery conference.

Source text: Within the time limits indicated above, parties who wish to file a discovery motion must first place a joint call to chambers to obtain a date for an informal discovery conference from Judge White’s law clerk.

Joint continuance requests require call to chambers before filing.

Source text: If the parties agree to jointly move for a continuance of an ENE, MSC, or other settlement conference, they should place a joint call to Judge White’s chambers prior to filing their joint motion to identify a new date that works with the schedule of the Court, counsel, and the parties.

Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically authorized.

Source text: Letters and emails to Chambers are prohibited unless authorized elsewhere in these Rules or otherwise requested by the Court.

Lodging documents requires emailing to efile_butcher@casd.uscourts.gov, not filing on CM/ECF.

Source text: 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.

Counsel must meet and confer in person or via videoconference 14 days before MSC.

Source text: No later than 14 calendar days before the MSC, counsel for the parties must meet and confer in person or via videoconference (not by email) to discuss the following:

MSC Statement and Confidential Settlement Letter must be emailed to specific address (not filed).

Source text: Both the MSC Statement and the Letter (if one is submitted) shall be lodged (not filed) via email (efile_leshner@casd.uscourts.gov).

Letters to chambers are prohibited except as specified

Source text: Letters to chambers are prohibited, except as set forth in these Rules, the Local Rules, or otherwise requested by the Court.

Discovery dispute email must include 3 proposed dates, neutral statement, and one-sentence positions

Source text: After meet and confer attempts have been exhausted, the movant must e-mail chambers at efile_cabrera@casd.uscourts.gov seeking a conference to discuss the discovery dispute. The email must include: (1) at least three proposed dates and times mutually agreed upon by the parties for the conference; (2) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (3) one sentence describing (not arguing) each party’s position. The movant must copy all counsel on the email.

Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters, faxes, or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Chambers cannot be called to request continuances or rescheduling.

Source text: Counsel shall not call Chambers to request to continue or reschedule any date, deadline, or Court proceeding.

Meet and confer must be in person or by telephone, not by email.

Source text: Under no circumstances may the parties satisfy the meet and confer requirement by exchanging e-mails or other written correspondence.

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

Source text: Each participant should plan to join the Zoom video conference at least five minutes before the start of the ENE to ensure that the conference begins on time.

Participants must maintain professionalism and full attention during ENE.

Source text: All participants shall display the same level of professionalism during the ENE and be prepared to devote their full attention to the ENE as if they were attending in person (e.g., participants may not be driving or otherwise distracted while speaking to the Court).

Letters and e-mails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters and e-mails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Proposed protective orders must be emailed to Judge Berg's chambers in Word format.

Source text: A proposed stipulated protective order must be e-mailed in Word format to efile_berg@casd.uscourts.gov.

Contact law clerk at (619) 446-3972 before filing excusal request

Source text: The responsible counsel must contact the law clerk assigned to the case at (619) 446-3972 as soon as counsel is certain that he or she will be seeking relief from appearance of a party or party representative.

File Notice of Settlement or Motion to Dismiss promptly when case settles; call chambers if court date is imminent.

Source text: If the case is settled in its entirety, counsel promptly must file a Notice of Settlement or an appropriate Motion to Dismiss. If a scheduled date with this Court is imminent, counsel also must call chambers at (619) 446-3972 promptly.

If deposition dispute unresolved, call chambers at 619-446-3972 for ruling.

Source text: If the matter is not resolved prior to seeking a ruling, counsel may call chambers at 619-446-3972 and seek a ruling.

Opposing counsel must contact chambers within 5 business days of ex parte application to state opposition intent and timing.

Source text: No later than five (5) business days following service of the ex parte application, opposing counsel must contact chambers and state whether an opposition will be filed and an estimate of how much time will be needed to prepare the opposition.

Protective order proposals must be emailed to chambers at efile_dembin@casd.uscourts.gov.

Source text: The parties must email directly to chambers a proposed order containing the text of the proposed protective order suitable for signature by the Court. The proposed order should be emailed to efile_dembin@casd.uscourts.gov.

All jury communications with court must be in writing, signed by foreperson, passed through bailiff.

Source text: All communications with the Court must be in writing, signed by the foreperson of the jury, and passed to the Judge through one of the bailiffs.

Bailiff knocks 3 times to signal stop deliberations.

Source text: When a bailiff responds to your call or needs to contact you for any other reason, they will knock loudly three times on the door. Bailiffs are not permitted to hear any of your deliberations, and this is the indication that you should stop deliberations.

Jurors cannot leave jury room without bailiff escort.

Source text: You may not leave the jury room unless a bailiff comes for you.

All jurors must leave jury room during breaks/lunch.

Source text: During breaks and lunch, everyone must leave. No juror is permitted to remain in the jury room alone.

Jury must convene at 9:00 AM daily, met by bailiff.

Source text: The jury should convene each day at 9:00 a.m. and will be met by a bailiff in the front of the courtroom.

Deliberations end at approximately 4:30 PM.

Source text: Deliberations will recess for the day at around 4:30 p.m.

Good faith conference required before or after serving notice for Rule 30(b)(6) depositions.

Source text: Before or promptly after the notice or subpoena is served, the serving party and the organization must confer in good faith about the matters for examination.

Counsel must discuss Rule 26(f) conference, initial disclosures, and discovery plan at Early Neutral Evaluation Conference

Source text: Counsel must be prepared to discuss the following at the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference: Setting the Rule 26(f) conference; Objections to initial disclosure provisions of Rule 26; Format of the Rule 26 conference (i.e., in person or telephonic); The scheduling of the initial disclosure date; The filing date for a discovery plan;

Rule 26(f) conference within 24 days, discovery plan within 14 days, Case Management Conference within 45 days of Early Neutral Evaluation Conference

Source text: The parties can expect to leave the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference with Rule 26 compliance dates or deadlines. The timing of the typical case required by Rules 16(b) and 26, respectively, will generally lead to the setting of the following dates: A Rule 26(f) conference no more than 24 days following the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference; Disclosure deadline in the filing of a discovery plan within 14 days of the Rule 26(f) meeting, and, A Case Management Conference 21 days following the Rule 26(f) conference (45 days after the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference).

Must contact opposing party before filing ex parte motion

Source text: Before filing an ex parte motion, counsel must contact the opposing party

Counsel must attempt to confer before seeking court assistance

Source text: Counsel should attempt to confer and resolve the issues first.

Ex parte motions must be served on opposing counsel

Source text: Any ex parte motion filed with the Court must be served on opposing counsel via facsimile, electronic mail with return receipt requested, or overnight mail.

Documents must be emailed to chambers in Word or PDF format; Word Perfect is rejected.

Source text: All proposed orders and other documents submitted to the Court should be emailed to efile_Battaglia@casd.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Documents submitted in Word Perfect will be rejected by the Court.

Chambers communication limited to scheduling; no legal advice or unauthorized letters/faxes/emails.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for scheduling or calendaring motion hearings or as otherwise authorized by the Court. Court personnel are prohibited from interpreting orders, discussing the merits of a case, or giving legal advice, including advice on procedural matters. Letters, faxes, and emails are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Court.

Counsel must get permission before approaching witnesses and keep visits brief.

Source text: Counsel must seek permission from the Court before approaching witnesses. When permission is granted, counsel must keep his or her visit to the witness stand brief, i.e., by quickly orienting the witness to an exhibit and then returning to the podium.

Objections must state only the legal ground, no further explanation needed.

Source text: When objecting, counsel may only state the legal ground for the objection, e.g., “Objection. Hearsay.” Counsel need not provide further information unless the Court requests it.

Government counsel must provide exhibit list to courtroom deputy clerk before trial.

Source text: Government counsel must provide a list of exhibits to the courtroom deputy clerk prior to the first day of trial.

All exhibits must be pre-marked on the first day of trial.

Source text: All exhibits must be pre-marked on the first day of trial.

True ex parte relief requires immediate chambers contact after filing and is subject to FRCP 65 and Civ.L.R. 83.3(h)

Source text: Requests for Substantive Relief without Notice. True ex parte relief (that is, a request for relief without notice to the opposing party) is rarely appropriate unless authorized by statute. True ex parte relief is subject to the requirements of Fed.R.Civ.P. 65 and Civ.L.R. 83.3(h). Upon filing a motion for true ex parte relief, the proponent must immediately contact chambers and request a hearing. Chambers staff will inform the proponent of any additional procedures applicable to the party's request.

Expedited relief motions require immediate chambers notification with opposing counsel info

Source text: Requests for Substantive Relief with Notice. Where a party requests a temporary restraining order or the application of a state law remedy encompassed within the scope of Fed.R.Civ.P. 64 or 69, notice must be provided to all interested parties. Upon filing the motion, the proponent shall immediately inform chambers that a motion for expedited relief has been filed with the court. The proponent shall provide chambers with the identity of opposing counsel and contact information. Pursuant to chambers policy, staff will contact the opposing party and request a response and given the nature of the request, may also request a reply brief and/or set the matter for oral argument.

Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to specific email address with case number and name in subject line.

Source text: The proposed order should be submitted in Word format by email, with the case number and case name in the subject line of the email, to efile_whelan@casd.uscourts.gov.

Ex parte communications with the Court are prohibited.

Source text: Consistent with Local Rule 83.9, counsel and parties shall refrain from writing letters or placing telephone calls to the Court, sending the Court copies of letters addressed to others, or otherwise causing or encouraging ex parte communications with the Court.

Letters to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: A. Letters. Letters to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: B. Faxes. Faxes to chambers are prohibited, unless specifically requested by the Court. If faxes are requested, copies of the same shall be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. The chambers fax number is 619-702‐9915.

Proposed orders must be emailed to opposing counsel and efile_hayes@casd.uscourts.gov with docket number and case name in subject line.

Source text: Counsel must email proposed orders to opposing counsel and to the following address: efile_hayes@casd.uscourts.gov, and include the docket number and case name in the subject line of the email.

For telephonic hearings, email phone/dial-in info to Court at least 7 days in advance.

Source text: If a telephonic hearing is allowed by the Court, counsel appearing telephonically are responsible for arranging the call and must email the Court the correct phone number and any dial-in information at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing.

File and email proposed pretrial order to Chambers at least 7 days before pretrial conference.

Source text: the Court requires that the parties file and email to Chambers a proposed pretrial order at least seven (7) days before the pretrial conference.

Email proposed jury instructions, verdict form, and statement of case to Court in Word format.

Source text: The proposed jury instructions, proposed verdict form, and statement of the case must also be emailed to the Court in Word format.

Immediately notify magistrate judge of settlement.

Source text: If the parties settle a case, counsel must immediately notify the magistrate judge of the settlement.

During depositions, suspend and meet/confer immediately; call chambers for immediate ruling if available.

Source text: If the dispute arises during a deposition, counsel should suspend the deposition and immediately meet and confer. If the dispute is not resolved after meeting and conferring, counsel may call Judge Ferraro’s chambers to potentially receive an immediate ruling on the dispute. If Judge Ferraro is available, he will either rule on the dispute or give counsel further instructions on how to proceed. If he is unavailable, counsel must mark the deposition at the point of the dispute and continue with the deposition. Thereafter, counsel must further meet and confer regarding all disputed issues pursuant to the requirements of Civil Local Rule 26.1(a). If counsel have not resolved their disputes through the meet and confer process, they must proceed as noted in these Chambers Rules.

Telephone Chambers for urgent filings with voicemail if unanswered.

Source text: All parties shall alert Chambers by telephone if the nature of a filing requires the Court’s immediate attention. If the call is not answered, you should leave a voicemail, including your name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

Court personnel cannot interpret orders, discuss merits, give legal advice, or speculate about order timing.

Source text: Court personnel cannot interpret orders, discuss the merits of a case, or give legal advice, including advice on procedural matters. Court personnel also will not speculate as to when an order will be issued for a particular motion or ex parte application.

Contact magistrate judge’s chambers for hearing dates in cases referred to magistrate.

Source text: Parties must contact the assigned magistrate judge’s chambers for hearing and scheduling dates needed for cases referred—either by operation of local rule or by order—to the magistrate judge. See Civil Local Rules 72.2, 72.3.

Email technical terms to chambers one week before hearing for patent cases.

Source text: For motions with numerous references to technical terminology (e.g., in patent cases), one week prior to the motion hearing, the parties must email to chambers (not to be filed) a list of pertinent technical terms and/or proper names, the purpose of which is to assist the court reporter in the transcription of the hearing.

Telephonic appearances only in emergencies with court approval and colleague substitute.

Source text: Telephonic appearances will be permitted only in emergency circumstances upon court approval. If a party needs to appear telephonically before this Court, he or she must contact chambers immediately upon learning of the emergency and leave a voicemail. Upon reviewing the voicemail, the Court will contact the party. The party needing to appear telephonically must, nonetheless, arrange to have a colleague appear on his or her behalf.

Court reporter contact limited to transcript orders and pricing questions.

Source text: The court reporter should only be contacted to order hearing or trial transcripts, or to ask transcript-related questions (e.g., inquiring about pricing). The court reporter should not be contacted for any other reason.

Sidebar conferences discouraged; address issues at pretrial conference or motions in limine.

Source text: Sidebar conferences are strongly discouraged. Counsel should proactively address evidentiary issues at the final pretrial conference or in motions in limine. For unforeseen issues arising during trial, counsel should raise the matter with the Court in the morning before the jury arrives, during breaks, or after the jury is released for the day.

Letters/emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Source text: Letters or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Telephonic appearances require court approval and emergency circumstances.

Source text: Telephonic appearances will be permitted only in emergency circumstances upon court approval. If a party needs to appear telephonically before this Court, he or she must contact chambers immediately upon learning of the need.

Counsel may not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire about status of filings.

Source text: Counsel should not call Chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken with regard to a previously-submitted filing. The Court does not provide time estimates for its written rulings.

Telephonic appearances only permitted in emergency circumstances upon court approval; must contact chambers immediately.

Source text: Telephonic appearances will be permitted only in emergency circumstances upon court approval. If a party needs to appear telephonically before this Court, he or she must contact chambers immediately upon learning of the

Parties should not contact chambers for motion hearing dates.

Source text: Parties should not contact chambers for a motion hearing date.

Phone calls to chambers limited to docketing, scheduling, or calendaring.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for matters such as docketing, scheduling or calendaring.

Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are generally prohibited unless required by Local Rule.

Source text: Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers or chambers staff are prohibited unless required by Local Rule or specifically requested by the Court. If requested by the Court, letters, faxes or emails shall simultaneously copy all counsel and unrepresented parties. Copies of correspondence between counsel must not be sent to the Court unless requested by the Court.

Phone calls to chambers limited to obtaining hearing dates for civil motions, with specific restrictions.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for obtaining a hearing date for a civil motion, temporary restraining order, or preliminary injunction. Parties seeking a motion date for a noticed motion may contact chambers if (1) they are ready to file within three (3) calendar days and (2) have satisfied the meet and confer requirements set forth below. Such calls may only be made by counsel with knowledge of the case or an unrepresented party. Calls from secretaries, legal assistants, paralegals, or parties represented by counsel are prohibited. Counsel or unrepresented parties should not call chambers with procedural questions or to inquire whether any action has been taken on a motion or other filing. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the timing or merits of a case.

Sidebar conferences are disfavored; only granted if matter cannot wait until next recess.

Source text: Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desires to speak to the Court outside the jury’s presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day. Requests for sidebar conference will only be granted if the matter cannot wait until the next recess.

Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness and make objections for that witness.

Source text: When a party has more than one lawyer, only one lawyer may conduct the examination of a given witness and that lawyer alone may make objections concerning that witness.

Chambers calls limited to counsel with case knowledge; no procedural questions or time estimates.

Source text: Parties seeking a hearing date must refer to the procedure for doing so below in Section 3B. In light of the Court’s procedure for setting motion hearing dates, telephone calls to chambers are rarely necessary. Such calls may only be made by counsel with knowledge of the case. Counsel should not call chambers with procedural questions. The Court does not give time estimates for its written rulings. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of

Chambers may not be contacted for hearing dates.

Source text: Parties intending to file a motion may not contact chambers for a hearing date.

Oral argument not permitted unless separately ordered.

Source text: PER CHAMBERS RULES, NO ORAL ARGUMENT UNLESS SEPARATELY ORDERED BY THE COURT.

Court prefers opposing party be served and given opportunity to oppose; otherwise follow ex parte procedures.

Source text: The Court’s strong preference is for the opposing party to be served and afforded a reasonable opportunity to file an opposition. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the parties shall follow the same procedures required for ex parte applications, as set forth in Section 5 above.

Telephonic appearances only allowed in emergencies with court approval.

Source text: Telephonic appearances will be permitted only in emergency circumstances upon court approval. If a party needs to appear telephonically before this Court, he or she must contact chambers immediately upon learning of the emergency and leave a voicemail. Upon reviewing the voicemail, the Court will contact the party. Until the Court grants permission for telephonic appearance, the party needing to appear telephonically must arrange to have a colleague appear on his or her behalf.

Sidebar conferences are disfavored; requests outside jury's presence should be made at recess or end of day.

Source text: G. Bench Conferences. Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desire to speak to the Court outside the jury's presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day. Requests to see the Court outside the presence of the jury when the Court is about to begin the day of trial or reconvene following a recess generally will not be granted. These matters usually can wait until the next recess.

Chambers will not provide time estimates for written rulings.

Source text: The Court does not provide time estimates for its written rulings.

Court personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss case merits.

Source text: Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Chambers should not be contacted for motion hearing dates.

Source text: Parties should not contact chambers for a motion hearing date.

Sidebar conferences are disfavored; requests outside jury presence must be at recess/end of day.

Source text: Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desire to speak to the Court outside the jury’s presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day. Requests to see the Court outside the presence of the jury when the Court is about to begin the day of trial or reconvene following a recess generally will not be granted. These matters usually can wait until the next recess.

Telephone calls to chambers are rarely necessary due to motion scheduling procedures.

Source text: In light of the Court’s procedure for setting motion hearing dates as set forth in Section III. B., telephone calls to chambers are rarely necessary.

Chambers may not be contacted for hearing dates.

Source text: Parties intending to file a motion may not contact chambers for a hearing date.

Sidebar conferences disfavored; request at recess or end of day.

Source text: Sidebar conferences are disfavored. If counsel desire to speak to the Court outside the jury’s presence, counsel may request to do so at the start of a recess or at the end of the day.

Requests at start of day or after recess generally denied.

Source text: Requests to see the Court outside the presence of the jury when the Court is about to begin the day of trial or reconvene following a recess generally will not be granted.

No talking to opposing counsel in front of jury.

Source text: Refrain from talking to each other in the presence of the jury. If clarification on a matter is needed, please seek clarification from the Court and not directly from counsel.

If letters/emails are requested, copies must be sent to all counsel; court should not be copied on counsel correspondence.

Source text: Letters and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court. If letters or emails are requested by the Court, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel, unless otherwise directed by the Court (such as with confidential Early Neutral Evaluation ("ENE") statements and confidential Settlement Conference ("SC") statements). The Court should not be copied on correspondence between counsel.

No regular ex parte hearings; discovery disputes not allowed ex parte

Source text: The Court does not have regular ex parte hearing days or hours. Absent extraordinary circumstances, discovery disputes should not be filed as an ex parte motion.

Court requires courtesy, professionalism, and civility at all times

Source text: The Court insists that all counsel and parties be courteous, professional, and civil at all times to opposing counsel, parties, and the Court, including all court personnel. Professionalism and civility—in court appearances, communications with Chambers, and written submissions—are of paramount importance to the Court. Personal attacks on counsel or opposing parties will not be tolerated.

Chambers communication limited to administrative matters

Source text: 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 these Rules. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case. Only counsel with knowledge of the case should contact chambers.

Letters and faxes to chambers are prohibited

Source text: Letters and faxes to chambers are prohibited, except as set forth in these Rules or otherwise requested by the Court.

Chambers communication limited to administrative matters and discovery disputes.

Source text: 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.

Chambers communication limited to administrative matters and discovery disputes

Source text: 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 these Rules.

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

Source text: Counsel must meet and confer prior to any such request.

Counsel responsible for ensuring client participation in ENE.

Source text: Counsel must be responsible for ensuring their clients are able to participate in the ENE.

Telephone calls to chambers are limited to scheduling/calendaring matters.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for matters such as scheduling and calendaring, or as specifically permitted in these rules.

Court personnel cannot provide legal advice or discuss case merits.

Source text: Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Only counsel familiar with the case may contact chambers.

Source text: Only counsel with knowledge of the case may contact chambers.

Transcript requests must be submitted online through CM/ECF.

Source text: Requests for hearing transcripts are no longer submitted through the courtroom deputy. Attorneys must submit transcript requests online, through CM/ECF.

Joint continuance requests require pre-filing call to chambers.

Source text: If the parties agree to jointly move for a continuance of an ENE, MSC, or other settlement conference, they should place a joint call to Judge Berg's chambers prior to filing their joint motion to identify a new date that works with the schedule of the Court, counsel, and parties.

Chambers communication limited to administrative matters by attorneys of record; emails must be copied to all counsel

Source text: Telephone calls and emails to Chambers are permitted for administrative matters such as scheduling and calendaring. Appropriate calls or emails to Chambers should be made by attorneys of record only. Copies of emails must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel, unless otherwise directed by the Court (e.g., confidential Early Neutral Evaluation statements and confidential Settlement Conference statements).

For deposition disputes, counsel may call Chambers for immediate ruling if unresolved.

Source text: If the matter is not resolved prior to seeking a ruling, counsel may call Chambers at (619) 557-3404 and seek a ruling. If the Court is unable to review the matter at that moment, counsel are to proceed with the deposition in other areas of inquiry, and the Court will respond as soon as practicable.

Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are discouraged unless specifically requested.

Source text: Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are discouraged unless specifically requested or required by the Court. If letters, faxes, or emails are requested, copies of the same must be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel should not be sent to the Court.

Telephone calls to chambers limited to non-substantive matters like scheduling.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only for non-substantive matters such as scheduling and calendaring. Court personnel are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case.

Must confer with opposing counsel before requesting excusal

Source text: Counsel requesting that a required party be excused from personally appearing must confer with opposing counsel prior to making the request.

If no response in 10-15 minutes, buzz again.

Source text: If there is no response within ten to fifteen minutes, you should buzz again.

Changes to start time must be discussed with bailiff in advance.

Source text: Any change in starting time should be discussed with the Bailiff in advance.

Opposing counsel must call law clerk to request extension

Source text: If more time is needed, opposing counsel must call the law clerk to modify the schedule.

Ex parte communications with chambers are limited to routine case management matters only.

Source text: These communications must be limited to routine matters of case management (e.g., getting a hearing date) and not discussion on the merits of any substantive issues.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Phone calls to chambers limited to docketing, scheduling, calendaring.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted ONLY for matters such as docketing, scheduling, or calendaring.

Faxes to chambers prohibited unless specifically requested.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.

Correspondence between counsel should not be sent to the Court.

Source text: Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Contact chambers well in advance if filing cross-motion to summary judgment.

Source text: If upon being served with a summary judgment motion an opposing party determines that it intends to file a cross-motion, the party must contact chambers well in advance of the due date for the opposition to the first-filed summary judgment motion.

Contact Chambers if opposing party needs more than 1 court day to respond.

Source text: If the opposing party requires more than one court day to respond to the ex parte motion, counsel must contact Chambers as soon as practicable to notify the Court and obtain additional direction from Judge Anello's law clerks.

Counsel must personally initiate authorized communications with Court/chambers staff, not through representatives.

Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, counsel shall personally initiate any authorized communications with the Court or chambers staff, rather than rely on a representative (e.g., a secretary or paralegal).

Participants must maintain professionalism and full attention during ENE.

Source text: All participants shall display the same level of professionalism during the ENE and be prepared to devote their full attention to the ENE as if they were attending in person (e.g., participants may not be driving or otherwise distracted while speaking to the Court).

Chambers communication limited to administrative matters only

Source text: Except for scheduled telephonic conferences and as provided in Section XI. of these Rules, calls or emails to chambers are permitted only for administrative, non-substantive matters such as scheduling and calendaring.

Must review all court resources before contacting chambers

Source text: Before contacting chambers, closely read all orders issued in the case, these Rules, the Court’s Local Rules, and CM/ECF Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, which are available on the Court’s website. Only call if those resources do not provide an answer to your inquiry.

Law clerks limited to discussing issues only with counsel or pro se parties

Source text: Law clerks will not discuss procedural issues with anyone other than counsel for the parties or parties appearing in their matters pro se.

Court issues order 2 weeks before oral argument if granted.

Source text: If the Court decides to hear oral argument, it will issue an order, normally two weeks in advance, setting the matter for oral argument.

Chambers provides an email contact through the courtroom deputy for trial and hearing procedure communications.

Source text:  Trial/hearing procedure ....lilliana_cervantes@casd.uscourts.gov (Courtroom Deputy)

The Clerk’s Office provides a CM/ECF helpline phone number for CM/ECF-related assistance.

Source text: ..........................................(866) 233-7983 (CM/ECF Helpline)

Chambers email contact is provided for hearings and civil matters.

Source text: efile_schopler@casd.uscourts.gov (Chambers Email)

Chambers phone contact is provided for hearings and civil matters.

Source text: (619) 557-6480 (Chambers Phone)

Contact Courtroom Deputy for scheduling; call chambers for other matters.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Tisha Weisbeck at (619) 557-6038 or email her at Tisha_Weisbeck@casd.uscourts.gov. For matters other than docketing, scheduling, or calendaring, call chambers at (619) 446-3972 and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks.

Contact Courtroom Deputy Tisha Weisbeck for docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Tisha Weisbeck at (619) 557-6038 or email her at Tisha_Weisbeck@casd.uscourts.gov.

Call chambers for matters other than docketing, scheduling, or calendaring.

Source text: For matters other than docketing, scheduling, or calendaring, call chambers at (619) 446-3972 and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks.

When calling chambers, counsel must identify matter by case name/number and may leave detailed voicemail.

Source text: When calling chambers, be prepared to identify your matter by case name and case number so your call can be directed to the appropriate law clerk. If your call is not answered, you may leave a voicemail, including your name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

Proposed jury instructions must be emailed to chambers at efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

Source text: email a copy in Word format to efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov

Questions about criminal matters should be directed to Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: Please direct questions regarding criminal matters to our Courtroom Deputy, Lori Hernandez, at (619) 557-6901.

For technical motions, email list of technical terms/names to chambers one week before hearing.

Source text: For technical motions (especially in patent cases), one week prior to the motion hearing, the parties will send an email to chambers (but do not file) with a list of pertinent technical terms and/or proper names, the purpose of which is to assist the court reporter in the transcription of the hearing.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted for non-docketing matters; specific numbers provided.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For matters other than docketing, scheduling or calendaring, call chambers at 619-557-6262, and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks. For docketing, scheduling and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Clerk Jamie Klosterman at 619-557-6399.

Court provides parties with intended jury instructions before submission.

Source text: Before the case is submitted to the jury, the Court will provide each party with the jury instructions the Court intends to use.

Chambers fax number provided for permitted uses.

Source text: The chambers fax number is 619-702-9942.

Chambers phone number provided for permitted uses.

Source text: Call chambers at 619-557-6262, and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks.

Court prefers in-person hearings but allows telephonic/video appearances when necessary.

Source text: The Court strongly prefers that noticed hearings be held in-person in open court. However, the Court recognizes that telephonic or video appearances may be necessary for many reasons.

Counsel must be courteous and respectful at all times; abide by Civil Local Rule 2.1.

Source text: Be courteous and respectful at all times, in all settings. Counsel may expect such from the Court, and the Court expects such from counsel. Please be familiar with and abide by Civil Local Rule 2.1.

Contact courtroom deputy for docketing/scheduling via phone or email.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, contact Courtroom Deputy Steven Yaptangco at 619-557-7486 or by email at steven_yaptangco@casd.uscourts.gov.

Discovery matters go to magistrate judge; objections filed as motion under Civ. L.R. 7.1.

Source text: Counsel must contact the magistrate judge’s chambers directly for all matters pertaining to discovery. Any objection to a discovery ruling of the magistrate judge must be filed as a motion pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1.

Oral argument may be requested by separate filing with explanation.

Source text: A party may request oral argument by filing a separate request that explains why oral argument would be helpful to the Court.

Multiple parties must coordinate for same hearing date.

Source text: If multiple parties are moving for substantially the same relief, they must make every effort to obtain the same hearing date for their motions.

Multiple parties must coordinate briefing to avoid duplication.

Source text: If multiple parties are moving for substantially the same relief or opposing a motion seeking substantially the same relief sought against them, and noticed for the same hearing date, counsel must make every effort to coordinate and consolidate the briefing or use the notice of joinder procedure to avoid duplication in briefing.

Parties must coordinate motion and cross motion filings.

Source text: To the extent possible, the parties shall coordinate the filings of a motion and cross motion for summary judgment so that a consolidated briefing schedule may be applied.

Multiple parties must coordinate briefing to avoid duplication.

Source text: If multiple parties are moving for substantially the same relief or opposing a motion seeking substantially the same relief sought against them, counsel must make every effort to coordinate and consolidate the briefing or use the notice of joinder procedure to avoid duplication in briefing.

Defense counsel and government entities must cooperate in facilitating pro se prisoner appearances for conferences, hearings, or trials.

Source text: In cases involving pro se prisoners as litigants, the Court expects defense counsel and the government entity with which a defendant is associated to cooperate in facilitating the prisoner’s telephonic appearances or personal appearances for any scheduled conference, hearing, or trial.

All parties must cooperate in completing the proposed pretrial order.

Source text: All parties are required to cooperate in completing the proposed pretrial order.

Voicemail messages must include name, contact info, case number, and detailed message.

Source text: If your call is not answered, you may leave a voicemail, including your name, contact information, case number, and a detailed message.

Telephone calls permitted for non-docketing matters; call (619) 557-5405 for law clerks.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For matters other than docketing, scheduling or calendaring, call chambers at (619) 557-5405, and address your inquiries to the Law Clerks.

Call (619) 695-5870 or email Loraine_Odierno@casd.uscourts.gov for docketing/scheduling.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling and calendaring matters, call Courtroom Deputy Clerk Loraine Odierno at (619) 695-5870 or email her at Loraine_Odierno@casd.uscourts.gov.

Chambers contact information provided for telephone and email.

Source text: The Chambers telephone line is (619) 695-5877 and email is efile_montenegro@casd.uscourts.gov.

Voicemail must include name, contact info, case number, case name, and detailed message.

Source text: If your call is not answered, you may leave a voicemail—including your name, contact information, case number, case name, and detailed message.

Judicial staff cannot provide legal advice or time estimates for rulings.

Source text: Please note that judicial staff are not authorized to offer legal advice or give time estimates for written rulings.

Court reporter contact limited to transcript orders and transcript-related questions.

Source text: The court reporter should only be contacted to order hearing or trial transcripts, or to ask transcript-related questions (e.g., inquiring about pricing). For transcript requests, please contact Adrian Baule at Adrian_Baule@casd.uscourts.gov.

Criminal matters are generally scheduled for Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

Source text: Criminal matters will generally be heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise scheduled by the Court.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted for non-docketing matters; call (619) 695-5877.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For matters other than docketing, scheduling or calendaring, call chambers at (619) 695-5877, and address your inquiries to Law Clerks. For docketing, scheduling and calendaring matters, please contact the Courtroom Deputy by filling out the message form located here.

Email Courtroom Deputy Clerk Jessica Ortiz for docketing/scheduling matters.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, and calendaring matters, email Courtroom Deputy Clerk Jessica Ortiz at Jessica_A_Ortiz@casd.uscourts.gov.

Electronic filing questions should be directed to Clerk’s Office, CM/ECF Helpline, or CASD CM/ECF Helpdesk after consulting Local Rules and ECF Manual.

Source text: Any questions or concerns regarding electronic filing should be directed to the Clerk’s Office, the CM/ECF Helpline, or the CASD CM/ECF Helpdesk after first consulting the Local Rules and ECF Manual.

Criminal calendars held Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9:30 AM; notify CRD of conflicts/priority requests in advance.

Source text: Criminal calendars are heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Counsel should advise the Courtroom Deputy of any scheduling conflicts or requests for priority in advance of the hearing.

File written motion for bond modifications; contact CRD only for urgent requests.

Source text: The Court prefers that parties file a written motion rather than request a bond hearing. If the request is urgent, counsel may contact the Court’s CRD to request a hearing date.

ENE conference is informal, off-the-record, and confidential.

Source text: The ENE is a multi-purpose conference. The conference is informal, off-the-record, and confidential.

Identify case as odd/even by last digit when calling chambers.

Source text: When calling chambers, be prepared to identify your case as odd or even based on the last digit of the case number, so your call can be directed to the appropriate law clerk.

ENE is typically scheduled after Answer is filed.

Source text: The ENE typically is not scheduled until an Answer has been filed.

Scheduling Order sets MSC; additional SCs may be ordered.

Source text: The Scheduling Order will set the MSC and the Court may issue additional orders setting further SCs.

Contact information for criminal and civil matters

Source text: For questions about any criminal matters and any transcript requests, please contact Natalie Buron at Natalie_Buron@casd.uscourts.gov or (619) 557-7104. For questions about civil matters (other than transcript request), please contact Judge White's chambers at efile_White@casd.uscourts.gov or (619) 557-2993.

CM/ECF technical questions go to Help Desk

Source text: Technical questions relating to CM/ECF should be directed to the CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233-7983.

Voluntary Settlement Conference can be requested by speaking with or emailing chambers.

Source text: A request for a VSC can be made by one or more parties by speaking with or emailing chambers.

Contact information for chambers staff (law clerks and courtroom deputy).

Source text: 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.

CM/ECF guidance available in ECF Manual at provided URL.

Source text: 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

Technical questions may be directed to CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233-7983.

Source text: Parties may also direct technical questions to the CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233-7983.

Phone contact allowed for immediate deposition disputes.

Source text: If a dispute arises during a deposition regarding an issue of privilege, enforcement of a court-ordered limitation on evidence, or pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(d), counsel may leave a joint voicemail message with Judge Burkhardt's Chambers at (619) 557-6624 to seek an immediate ruling on the dispute.

Zoom help resources available at support.zoom.us.

Source text: For help getting started with Zoom, visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started.

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

Source text: For more information on what to expect when participating in a Zoom Breakout Room, visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115005769646.

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

Source text: The parties may request the ENE and CMC be converted to an in-person conference informally by placing a joint call to chambers or lodging a joint email to efile_Crawford@casd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must meet and confer prior to any such request.

Lodged documents can be emailed or hand-delivered to chambers.

Source text: When an order directs you to 'lodge' a document with chambers, you should either send it via e-mail to efile_berg@casd.uscourts.gov, or deliver the document to Judge Berg's chambers, 221 West Broadway, Suite 2160, San Diego, CA 92101.

Civil matters inquiries go to law clerks via phone (619-557-3404) or email (efile_Pettit@casd.uscourts.gov)

Source text: The law clerks handle all inquiries on civil matters. The telephone number for the law clerks is (619) 557-3404. The email address for communications to the law clerks and the courtroom deputy is efile_Pettit@casd.uscourts.gov.

Email communications to chambers use efile_Pettit@casd.uscourts.gov

Source text: The email address for communications to the law clerks and the courtroom deputy is efile_Pettit@casd.uscourts.gov.

Criminal calendars are held Tuesdays/Thursdays at 1:30 PM.

Source text: Criminal calendars are heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 PM, unless otherwise scheduled by the Court. Check the calendar for the location of the courtroom. Counsel are expected to be punctual.

Criminal inquiries must be directed to Judge Dembin's Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: All inquiries regarding criminal matters shall be directed to Judge Dembin=s Courtroom Deputy at (619) 557-5973.

Briefs must be emailed to specific address with confidentiality options

Source text: email to the Court at efile_dembin@casd.uscourts.gov. Each party may choose for their brief to be confidential (court only) or may share it with their party opponent. Regardless, each brief must include the following:

Counsel must contact CRD for equipment details and preview scheduling.

Source text: Counsel should contact the CRD for details and instructions and to schedule a preview of the equipment.

Counsel should contact CRD with questions about other equipment.

Source text: Counsel should contact the CRD with any questions regarding the use of any other equipment not provided for by the Court.

Contact bailiff by pushing wall button for 1-2 seconds.

Source text: To contact a bailiff, push the button on the wall for one to two seconds. A buzzer is located in the Judge’s chambers and a bailiff will respond as soon as possible.

Continue deliberations while waiting for attorney response to jury note.

Source text: If a jury note requires the attendance of the attorneys and parties, it may take some time for everyone to return. Therefore, you should continue your deliberations while waiting for an answer to the note.

Jurors may take 15-minute breaks at discretion.

Source text: You may have a morning and an afternoon break (fifteen minutes each) at your discretion.

Jurors may take 1-hour lunch break at discretion.

Source text: You may take a one hour lunch break at around noon, at your discretion.

Press buzzer when ready for break/lunch/end of day.

Source text: When you are ready for a break, for lunch or to leave at the end of the day, please press the buzzer and a bailiff will arrive to escort you out of the courtroom.

Attendance at court-ordered exams is at court’s discretion.

Source text: Rule 35 is silent on who may attend a court ordered examination. As a result, that determination is left to the court’s discretion.

Examinee’s physician may attend medical exam at court’s discretion.

Source text: The examinee’s own physician may be permitted to attend, at the court’s discretion, if the examinee so desires.

Early Neutral Evaluation Conference coordinates Rule 26 compliance

Source text: The magistrate judges of the Southern District of California believe that the Early Neutral Evaluation Conference will be an opportune time to help the parties coordinate their compliance with Rule 26 disclosures and the Rule 26(f) conference.

Chamber rules specify ex parte motion procedures

Source text: Most judges follow a similar procedure, and these are often specified in chamber’s rules. For example, Judge Battaglia’s chamber’s rules require '[b]efore filing an ex parte motion, counsel must contact the opposing party

Court will contact parties to schedule hearing if needed

Source text: If the Court requires a hearing, the parties will be contacted to set a date and time.

Criminal matters heard Mondays; continuances require early notification.

Source text: Criminal matters are heard on Mondays, unless otherwise scheduled by the Court. A party seeking a continuance of a hearing must notify Judge Battaglia’s Courtroom Deputy at the earliest possible time.

Judge Battaglia unavailable Fridays; Friday submissions considered Monday.

Source text: As a senior District Judge, Judge Battaglia will not be available on Fridays. All matters submitted on Friday will be considered the following Monday after the calendar matters for the day are addressed.

Criminal matters are heard on Mondays.

Source text: Criminal matters are heard on Mondays, unless otherwise scheduled by the Court.

Matters submitted Friday will be considered the following Monday.

Source text: As a senior District Judge, Judge Battaglia will not be available on Fridays. All matters submitted on Friday will be considered the following Monday after the calendar matters for the day are addressed.

Chambers available for scheduling/caselogging calls; no legal advice or merits discussion.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted for matters such as scheduling and calendaring. The Court does not provide time estimates for its written rulings, and Judge Anello's law clerks are prohibited from giving legal advice or discussing the merits of a case. When calling Chambers, be prepared with your case number and other pertinent case information.

Electronic filing and attorney admissions questions go to Clerk's Office, not Chambers.

Source text: Any questions or concerns regarding electronic filing, including e-filing civil documents under seal, or attorney admissions should be directed to the Clerk's Office. The appropriate telephone numbers may be found on the Court's internet site at www.casd.uscourts.gov.

For criminal matters, call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at 619-557-2921.

Source text: C. Telephone Calls. For criminal matters, call the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, at 619-557‐2921. For civil matters, call chambers at 619-557‐6625.

Test courtroom technology equipment at least 7 days before hearing/trial.

Source text: Parties may call chambers to schedule time to test the equipment at least seven (7) days before the hearing or trial.

Obtain exhibit stickers from Clerk before trial starts.

Source text: Exhibit stickers may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court, in advance of the start of trial.

Counsel must meet and confer before requesting in-person conference.

Source text: Counsel must meet and confer prior to any such request.

Counsel responsible for client participation in ENE.

Source text: Counsel must be responsible for ensuring their clients are able to participate in the ENE.

Laptops/desktops recommended over mobile devices for Zoom.

Source text: Participants are encouraged to use laptops or desktop computers for the video conference, if possible, as mobile devices often offer inferior performance.

Court uses Zoom for ENE and CMC conferences.

Source text: The Court will use its Zoom video conferencing account to host the ENE and CMC.

Court emails Zoom invitations before ENE.

Source text: Before the start of the ENE, the Court will email each participant an invitation to join a Zoom video conference.

Parties can request in-person ENE/CMC via joint call or email to chambers.

Source text: The parties may request the ENE and CMC be converted to an in-person conference informally by placing a joint call to chambers or lodging a joint email to efile_Ferraro@casd.uscourts.gov.

Participants should ensure devices are charged or plugged in for Zoom.

Source text: Because Zoom may quickly deplete the battery of a participant’s device, each participant should ensure that their device is plugged in or that a charging cable is readily available during the video conference.

Chambers contact information provided

Source text: The chambers telephone number is (619) 557-6627. The email address is efile_Ferraro@casd.uscourts.gov.

CM/ECF technical issues directed to Help Desk

Source text: Technical questions relating to CM/ECF should be directed to the CM/ECF Help Desk at (866) 233-7983.