Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: delivery upon filing. Documents over 20 pages require courtesy copies.
Judge Todd W. Robinson's rules set a pre-motion procedure for motions in limine. Motions in limine must be filed 2 weeks before hearing, opposition 1 week before.
Judge Todd W. Robinson's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Motions in limine and Daubert motions must be filed as single omnibus brief (max 25 pages).
Judge Todd W. Robinson's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Oppositions to motions in limine and Daubert motions must be filed as single omnibus brief (max 25 pages).
Judge Todd W. Robinson's formatting rule includes file format docx. Jury instructions must be submitted in Word format to judge's email.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders must be submitted with the motion.
The rule requires proposed order, final jury instructions, and preliminary jury instructions. Jury instructions due 1 week before in limine hearing.
Parties may contact Judge Todd W. Robinson's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email efile_Robinson@casd.uscourts.gov. Proposed orders must be emailed to Judge's official email address.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Todd W. Robinson. Motion to seal must include description, legal standard, affidavits, and documents.
Judge Todd W. Robinson's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Continuance requests must be made by email to Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Yes. Judge Todd W. Robinson requires bundling for covered papers. All stipulations must be filed as joint motions.
Email Courtroom Deputy Clerk Jessica Ortiz for docketing/scheduling matters.
More than 3 exhibits must be tabbed and listed in table.
Continuance requests must be made by email to Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Stipulated continuances require joint motion and proposed order.
Joint motion for continuance must include original date, requested date, grounds, and Speedy Trial Act basis if applicable.
Motions must be filed at least 2 business days before hearing.
Out-of-custody defendants must file acknowledgment with continuance motion.
Proposed orders must be emailed to Judge's official email address.
Proposed orders must be submitted with the motion.
Documents over 20 pages require courtesy copies.
Motion to seal must include description, legal standard, affidavits, and documents.
Motion to seal and sealed documents must be emailed to Judge's official email.
Parties must follow Criminal Local Rule 32.1 and support sentencing guidelines with record.
Motions in limine must be filed 2 weeks before hearing, opposition 1 week before.
Jury instructions due 1 week before in limine hearing.
Jury instructions must be submitted in Word format to judge's email.
Trial briefs due 5 court days before trial.
Voir dire questions and verdict forms due on motions in limine day.
10 minutes per side for voir dire on non-complex cases.
Government must provide exhibit list to courtroom deputy on first day of trial.
All exhibits must be pre-marked on first day of trial.
Must move for exhibit admission or allow court inquiry before publishing to jury.
Counsel must refer to exhibits by number when possible.
Do not enter the well except during voir dire, opening, and closing.
All witness examinations must be conducted from the podium.
Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness and make objections.
Objections must state only legal grounds; speaking objections prohibited.
Do not talk to opposing counsel in front of jury; seek clarification from court.
Sidebar conferences disfavored; request to speak to court at recess or end of day.
Requests to see court outside jury presence at start of day or after recess generally denied.