Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Jacqueline Becerra's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jacqueline Becerra?

Judge Jacqueline Becerra's formatting rule includes letter paper. Trial scheduled to commence during two-week period beginning 120 days after dispositive motions deadline.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. TRIAL SETTING, CALENDAR CALL

What must be included with expert disclosure filings before Judge Jacqueline Becerra?

The rule requires certificate of service, legal argument, and statement of facts. Initial expert witness disclosures required two months before discovery deadline with detailed information per Rule 26(a)(2).

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. PRETRIAL DEADLINES

What must be included with rebuttal expert disclosure filings before Judge Jacqueline Becerra?

The rule requires certificate of service, legal argument, and statement of facts. Rebuttal expert witness disclosures required one month before discovery deadline with detailed information per Rule 26(a)(2).

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. PRETRIAL DEADLINES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jacqueline Becerra?

Requests should be made at least 60 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Jacqueline Becerra. Motions to join parties and amend complaint must be filed within 60 days of joint scheduling report.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. PRETRIAL DEADLINES
Complete rules summary for Judge Jacqueline Becerra

Trial scheduled to commence during two-week period beginning 120 days after dispositive motions deadline.

Calendar call scheduled for Tuesday prior to trial commencement at 8:30 a.m.

Motions to join parties and amend complaint must be filed within 60 days of joint scheduling report.

Initial expert witness disclosures required two months before discovery deadline with detailed information per Rule 26(a)(2).

Rebuttal expert witness disclosures required one month before discovery deadline with detailed information per Rule 26(a)(2).

All discovery must be completed 135 days after joint scheduling report filing in expedited track.

Extension requests must be filed at least 3 business days before the deadline.

Extension requests must include conferral statement, prior requests, circumstances, relief period, and impact on dispositive motion/trial.

Motions not compliant with Local Rules may be stricken or denied.

Parties may stipulate to discovery extensions without motion, but cannot interfere with court deadlines without leave.

Mediation is required per Local Rules and court deadlines.

Notice of Mediation must be filed at least 30 days before mediation.

Parties must notify court of mediation results within 2 days of conclusion.

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