Court Rules

Southern District of California Courtesy Copy Requirements

68 rules from official source documents

When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting. This page is scoped to Southern District of California; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Chief Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for criminal filings over 20 pages.

Source text: ECF Manual § 2(e) requires parties to deliver courtesy copies of criminal-case filings exceeding 20 pages in length including attachments and exhibits. The Court prefers courtesy copies to be printed double-sided, but will accept single-sided. If a filing has more than three (3) exhibits, the exhibits must be tabbed. Parties shall not provide courtesy copies for filings that do not exceed 20 pages in length.

Chief Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

Sealed documents require digital courtesy copy to efile email.

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_bashant@casd.uscourts.gov.

Chief Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

Digital courtesy copy required for sealed filings via efile email.

Source text: If a party chooses to file a document under seal, the filing party must submit a digital courtesy copy of the filing to this Court’s e-file email address at efile_bashant@casd.uscourts.gov.

Chief Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

Digital courtesy copy required for paper ex parte filings via efile email.

Source text: If a party chooses to file an ex parte document in paper format, then the filing party must also provide a digital courtesy copy sent to the Court’s e-file email address at efile_bashant@casd.uscourts.gov.

Chief Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

Bench trial exhibits must be submitted to chambers electronically one day before trial.

Source text: For a bench trial, the parties must submit a copy of the trial exhibits to chambers in an electronic-media format (e.g., USB flash drive) one day before trial is set to begin.

Chief Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies of trial exhibits must be electronic media, not paper.

Source text: If the parties wish to deliver their trial exhibits before trial begins, they may do so upon making delivery arrangements when they contact the courtroom deputy in accordance with Section 13(A) to bring in any electronic equipment. If the parties choose to submit a courtesy copy of their trial exhibits for the Court, it must be submitted in electronic-media format (e.g., USB flash drive), especially if the exhibits are voluminous; courtesy paper copies will not be accepted.

Judge Benjamin J. CheekssdcaCRITICAL

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

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.

Judge Benjamin J. CheekssdcaCRITICAL

Paper ex parte filings require digital courtesy copy to efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

Source text: If a party chooses to file an ex parte document in paper format, then the filing party must also provide a digital courtesy copy sent to the Court’s e-file email address at efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Benjamin J. CheekssdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for documents over 20 pages.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, for any document which exceeds twenty (20) pages in length (including attachments and exhibits), the filing party must deliver a courtesy copy directly to Chambers within 24 hours after filing.

Judge Benjamin J. CheekssdcaCRITICAL

Sealed documents require digital courtesy copy to efile email.

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.

Judge Benjamin J. CheekssdcaCRITICAL

Paper-filed ex parte documents require a digital courtesy copy to chambers email.

Source text: If a party chooses to file an ex parte document in paper format, then the filing party must also provide a digital courtesy copy sent to the Court's e-file email address at efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.

Judge Benjamin J. CheekssdcaCRITICAL

Documents exceeding 20 pages require a courtesy copy delivered to Chambers within 24 hours of filing.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, for any document which exceeds twenty (20) pages in length (including attachments and exhibits), the filing party must deliver a courtesy copy directly to Chambers within 24 hours after filing.

Judge Benjamin J. CheekssdcaCRITICAL

Sealed documents require a digital courtesy copy submitted via email to 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.

Judge Cathy Ann BencivengosdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies of motion to seal and unredacted materials must be delivered to chambers within 24 hours.

Source text: A courtesy copy of the (filed) motion to file documents under seal, along with a courtesy copy of the unredacted (unfiled) materials that the party wants to file under seal, will be delivered to Judge Bencivengo’s Chambers within 24 hours of filing.

Judge Cathy Ann BencivengosdcaCRITICAL

Motions (except US) require two conformed copies filed with the Court.

Source text: The original of all motions, including exhibits, on behalf of any defendant or any moving party, except the United States, shall be accompanied with two conformed copies and filed with the Court, for good cause and by order only, shortens such time. Criminal Local Rule 47.1(b).

Judge Dana M. SabrawsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies of pleadings must be submitted to chambers after filing.

Source text: Courtesy copies of pleadings, marked as such, shall be submitted to chambers, as soon as practicable after filing.

Judge Dana M. SabrawsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for documents over 15 pages within 24 hours.

Source text: for any document which exceeds 15 pages, counsel shall deliver a courtesy copy directly to chambers within 24 hours after filing.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.sdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages, with specific formatting requirements.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings that exceed 20 pages in length, including attachments and exhibits, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 2(e) of the ECF Manual via United States Postal Service mail, courier, or delivery to the Clerk’s Office. The courtesy copy shall contain the CM/ECF document header on the top of each page. The Court prefers courtesy copies to be printed double-sided. If a filing has more than three (3) exhibits, the exhibits must be tabbed.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.sdcaCRITICAL

Two courtesy copies of trial exhibits required 3 days before trial.

Source text: For both bench trials and jury trials, the parties must submit two (2) courtesy copies of the trial exhibits at least three (3) days before trial begins. Counsel should contact the courtroom deputy to arrange a time to deliver the courtesy copies.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.sdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings that exceed 20 pages in length, including attachments and exhibits, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 2(e) of the ECF Manual via United States Postal Service mail, courier, or delivery to the Clerk's Office.

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.sdcaCRITICAL

Government counsel must provide exhibit list and 2 courtesy copies to courtroom deputy on first day of trial.

Source text: Government counsel must provide a list of exhibits and give two (2) courtesy copies to the courtroom deputy on the first day of trial.

Judge Jinsook OhtasdcaCRITICAL

Paper courtesy copies to the Court are prohibited unless specifically requested.

Source text: Unless otherwise requested by the Court, do not deliver any paper courtesy copies to the Court.

Judge Jinsook OhtasdcaCRITICAL

One courtesy copy of trial exhibits and electronic version required 3 days before trial.

Source text: For both bench trials and jury trials, the parties must submit one (1) courtesy copy of the trial exhibits at least three (3) days before trial begins. Counsel should contact the courtroom deputy to arrange a time to deliver the courtesy copies. The parties must also submit the trial exhibits in an electronic-media format (e.g., a USB flash drive) at least three (3) days before trial.

Judge Linda LopezsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 75 pages, delivered within 3 days.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings that exceed 75 pages in length, including attachments and exhibits, must be submitted in accordance with Section 2(e) of the ECF Manual via United States Postal Service mail, courier, or delivery to the Clerk’s Office at 333 West Broadway, Suite 420, San Diego, CA 92101. Courtesy copies must be received by the Court no later than three days after the filing date.

Judge Linda LopezsdcaCRITICAL

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.

Judge Linda LopezsdcaCRITICAL

Trial exhibits require 1 courtesy copy and USB drive submission 3 days before trial.

Source text: For both bench trial and jury trials, the parties must submit one (1) courtesy copy of the trial exhibits three (3) days before trial is set to begin. Counsel should contact the Court’s courtroom deputy to arrange a time to deliver the courtesy copies. The parties must also submit the trial exhibits on a USB flash drive three (3) days before trial is set to begin.

Judge Robert S. HuiesdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.

Source text: If a filing exceeds 20 pages in length (including attachments and exhibits), the filing party must deliver within 24 hours after filing a file-stamped courtesy copy to the Clerk’s Office to be placed in Judge Huie’s box.

Judge Robert S. HuiesdcaCRITICAL

One courtesy copy of trial exhibits required 3 days before trial.

Source text: For both bench trial and jury trials, the parties must submit one (1) courtesy copy of the trial exhibits at least three (3) days before trial is set to begin. Counsel should contact the Court’s courtroom deputy to arrange a time to deliver the courtesy copies.

Judge Robert S. HuiesdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.

Source text: If a filing exceeds 20 pages in length (including attachments and exhibits), the filing party must deliver within 24 hours after filing a file-stamped courtesy copy to the Clerk’s Office to be placed in Judge Huie’s box.

Judge Ruth Bermudez MontenegrosdcaCRITICAL

Four courtesy copies of exhibits in binders plus three thumb drives required 5 days before trial.

Source text: the parties are instructed to provide the Court with four courtesy Copies of each exhibit, organized in binders for the Court’s use and review during trial. The parties must also provide three thumb drives of all exhibits to the Court. Such courtesy copies should be delivered to the Court no later than five (5) days prior to trial.

Judge Ruth Bermudez MontenegrosdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for documents over 20 pages.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, for any document which exceeds twenty (20) pages in length (including attachments and exhibits), the filing party must deliver a file-stamped courtesy copy directly to chambers within twenty-four (24) hours after filing.

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages; single-sided preferred; exhibits tabbed and listed if over 3.

Source text: Parties must provide the Court with courtesy copies of any filings exceeding twenty (20) pages in length, including all attachments and exhibits, as soon as practicable after filing. Courtesy copies may be delivered by mail, express package delivery service, courier, or hand to chambers at 333 W. Broadway, Suite 1410, San Diego, CA 92101, or the Clerk’s Office at 333 W. Broadway, Suite 420, San Diego, CA 92101. The Court prefers courtesy copies of memoranda to be printed single-sided. If a filing has more than three (3) exhibits, the exhibits must be tabbed and listed in a table of exhibits.

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaCRITICAL

Documents over 20 pages require courtesy copies.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, for any document that exceeds twenty (20) pages in length (including attachments and exhibits), the filing party must

Magistrate Judge Barbara L. MajorsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copy required for lodged documents over 30 pages.

Source text: If the document including exhibits exceeds 30 pages, a courtesy copy must be

Magistrate Judge Barbara L. MajorsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copy required for civil filings over 30 pages, delivered within 24 hours.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, parties must deliver a courtesy copy of a civil filing that exceeds 30 pages in length including attachments and exhibit to the Court's chambers, 333 West Broadway, Suite 1180, San Diego, CA 92101 or to the Clerk's Office if chambers' staff is unavailable. The courtesy copy must be delivered within 24 hours after the electronic filing.

Magistrate Judge Barbara L. MajorsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copy required for multiple filings on same day exceeding 30 pages cumulatively.

Source text: A party also must provide a courtesy copy of the filings if the party makes multiple filings in the same case on the same day and those filings cumulatively exceed 30 pages.

Magistrate Judge Jill L. BurkhardtsdcaCRITICAL

Documents over 20 pages must be delivered directly to chambers.

Source text: When an order directs you to lodge a document with the Court, you should either send it via email to: efile_Burkhardt@casd.uscourts.gov or deliver the document directly to chambers (221 West Broadway, Suite 5140, San Diego, CA 92101-8949). If the document is more than 20 pages (including exhibits) in length, the document is to be delivered directly to chambers.

Magistrate Judge Jill L. BurkhardtsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 40 pages, delivered to chambers within 1 court day.

Source text: Courtesy copies shall only be provided in cases where any single filing or lodgment (or multiple filings or lodgments in a single court day), inclusive of exhibits, exceeds 40 pages. Courtesy copies shall be delivered directly to Judge Burkhardt's Chambers, not the Clerk's Office, within 1 court day of the filing or lodgment deadline.

Magistrate Judge Jill L. BurkhardtsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies must be CM/ECF-stamped, 2-hole punched, tabbed if >3 exhibits, double-sided preferred.

Source text: Courtesy copies of electronically filed documents must be printed from CM/ECF, with the CM/ECF stamp displayed on the top of each page. Courtesy copies must be 2-hole punched at the top. If a filing has more than 3 exhibits, the exhibits in the courtesy copy must be tabbed. Double-sided copies are preferred.

Magistrate Judge Jill L. BurkhardtsdcaCRITICAL

Lodged documents over 40 pages require courtesy copy via email.

Source text: When an order or these Rules direct you to lodge a document with the Court, send it via e-mail to efile_Burkhardt@casd.uscourts.gov. If the lodged document(s) exceeds 40 pages, also provide a courtesy copy. (See § II.E.)

Magistrate Judge Jill L. BurkhardtsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copy required for MSC statements exceeding 40 pages with exhibits.

Source text: If any statement exceeds 40 pages with exhibits, a courtesy copy is required.

Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. DembinsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages, due within 24 hours.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings that exceed twenty (20) pages in length must be submitted directly to Chambers within twenty-four (24) hours

Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. DembinsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copy to chambers required if motion package exceeds 25 pages.

Source text: In the event that the entire motion package, including exhibits, exceeds twenty-five (25) pages, a courtesy copy must be delivered to chambers.

Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. DembinsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copy to chambers required for ex parte motions/responses over 25 pages.

Source text: In the event that the motion or response, including exhibits, exceeds twenty-five (25) pages, a courtesy copy must be delivered to chambers.

Senior Judge Barry Ted MoskowitzsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings that exceed 20 pages in length, including attachments and exhibits, shall, within 24 hours after filing, be mailed or hand-delivered to chambers.

Senior Judge Barry Ted MoskowitzsdcaCRITICAL

Urgent filings require same-day hand-delivery of courtesy copy.

Source text: If the filing is of an urgent nature, a courtesy copy of the filing must be hand-delivered to chambers on the same day as filing.

Senior Judge Gonzalo P. CurielsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages via mail/courier.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings that exceed 20 pages in length, including attachments and exhibits, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 2(e) of the Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures via United States Postal Service mail, courier, or delivery to the Clerk’s Office.

Senior Judge Jeffrey T. MillersdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for e-filed documents over 20 pages.

Source text: Courtesy copies of e-filed documents longer than 20 pages, including exhibits, MUST be submitted to chambers. Failure to submit courtesy copies may result in a continuance of the hearing.

Senior Judge M. James LorenzsdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings exceeding 20 pages shall be delivered directly to chambers.

Senior Judge Michael M. AnellosdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages, including bundled filings on same day.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings that exceed twenty (20) pages in length must be submitted directly to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. This includes multiple filings in a single court day that together exceed 20 pages in length (i.e., moving papers consisting of a Notice of Motion (3 pages), a Memorandum of Points and Authorities (12 pages), an Exhibit (10 pages), and a Certificate of Service (2 pages)).

Senior Judge Michael M. AnellosdcaCRITICAL

Two copies of exhibits due Friday before trial, delivered to Chambers.

Source text: Parties must number their exhibits pursuant to the numbering system set forth in Civil Local Rule 16.1.f.2.c.5 So far as is possible, exhibits must be numbered in the order in which they will be presented and offered at trial. Parties must provide the Court with two copies of their exhibits no later than the Friday before trial. Parties must deliver their exhibits directly to Chambers.

Senior Judge Michael M. AnellosdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for documents over 20 pages within 24 hours.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, for any document which exceeds twenty (20) pages in length (including attachments and exhibits), the filing party must deliver a courtesy copy directly to Chambers within 24 hours after filing.

Senior Judge Thomas J. WhelansdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages.

Source text: Courtesy copies of filings exceeding twenty (20) pages shall be delivered directly to chambers.

Senior Judge William Q. HayessdcaCRITICAL

Courtesy copies must be submitted via USPS mail, courier, or delivery to chambers.

Source text: Courtesy copies must be submitted in accordance with Section 2(e) of the Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures via United States Postal Service mail, courier, or delivery to chambers.

Senior Judge William Q. HayessdcaCRITICAL

Provide 2 copies of exhibit binders to Court 7 days before motion in limine hearing date.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the parties must provide two (2) copies of the exhibit binders to the Court seven (7) days in advance of the motion in limine hearing date.

Visiting D. Thomas FerrarosdcaCRITICAL

Lodging documents via email allowed for submissions under 50 pages; over 50 pages must be delivered in person.

Source text: When an Order directs you to “lodge” documents with chambers (usually, your ENE brief or your MSC statement), if the total number of pages including exhibits is fifty (50) pages or less, you may lodge the document via email at efile_Ferraro@casd.uscourts.gov. If the submission exceeds fifty pages, the document must be delivered directly to the Court through the intake window on the fourth floor of the Carter-Keep Courthouse.

Judge Dana M. SabrawsdcaWARNING

Expedited delivery required for sentencing documents filed within 5 court days of hearing.

Source text: expeditious delivery is particularly important when a party has filed a lengthy sentencing document less than 5 court days prior to the scheduled sentencing hearing.

Judge Linda LopezsdcaWARNING

Exhibits must be tabbed if more than 3 in courtesy copies.

Source text: If a filing has more than three (3) exhibits, the exhibits must be tabbed.

Judge Robert S. HuiesdcaWARNING

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

Source text: For technical motions (especially in patent cases), one week prior to the motion hearing, the parties must 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.

Senior Judge Thomas J. WhelansdcaWARNING

Courtesy copies must match ECF and be tabbed if over 3 exhibits.

Source text: Unless expressly required by the Court, courtesy copies must be identical to the electronically filed documents, and if the document has more than three (3) exhibits, the exhibits must be tabbed.

Chief Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaINFO

Voluminous filings may be provided on USB with OCR scanning.

Source text: If a filing is particularly voluminous, parties may provide their courtesy copies in electronic-media format (e.g., USB flash drive). All documents should be scanned using Optical Character Recognition ("OCR"), if possible.

Chief Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaINFO

No courtesy copies required for any filings.

Source text: No courtesy copies are necessary for any filings.

Judge Cathy Ann BencivengosdcaINFO

Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the court.

Source text: Parties do not need to provide courtesy copies unless specifically requested by the Court.

Judge Ruth Bermudez MontenegrosdcaINFO

No courtesy copies are required for any filing.

Source text: E. Courtesy Copies. No courtesy copies are necessary for any filing.

Magistrate Judge David D LeshnersdcaINFO

Chambers courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested.

Source text: Chambers (courtesy) copies of motions, exhibits and lodgments are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.

Senior Judge Jeffrey T. MillersdcaINFO

Courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested.

Source text: Courtesy copies of e-filed documents related to criminal matters need not be submitted unless specifically requested by Judge Miller’s Law Clerk.

Senior Judge William Q. HayessdcaINFO

No courtesy copies required for filings under 20 pages.

Source text: The Court does not require courtesy copies for filings less than 20 pages in length, including attachments and exhibits.

Visiting D. Thomas FerrarosdcaINFO

Courtesy copies are not required in civil cases unless specifically ordered.

Source text: Courtesy copies are unnecessary in a civil case unless specifically required by these rules or by separate Order of the Court.

Common questions about Southern District of California courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in Southern District of California?

Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies

Are courtesy copies required in Southern District of California?

Courtesy copies are required for ex parte. Details: delivery immediately upon filing, by email with return receipt or overnight mail. Ex parte applications must be served on opposing counsel via email with return receipt or overnight mail.

View ruleSource: page 9, section Ex Parte Applications

Are courtesy copies required in Southern District of California?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 72 hours, by hand delivery. Trial exhibits require 1 courtesy copy and USB drive submission 3 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 12, section Trial Exhibits

Are courtesy copies required in Southern District of California?

Courtesy copies are required for exhibits. Details: 2 copies, delivery before trial, by hand delivery. Two copies of exhibits due Friday before trial, delivered to Chambers.

View ruleSource: page 5, section D. Exhibits

Are courtesy copies required in Southern District of California?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement in Southern District of California. Chambers courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested.