Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery simultaneously with ecf filing, by email. Email documents to chambers simultaneously with ECF filing.
Judge Jeannette A. Vargas's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Opposition papers due within 30 days; reply papers due within 2 weeks.
Judge Jeannette A. Vargas' rule states these limits: 25 pages; 10 pages. Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Judge Jeannette A. Vargas' formatting rule includes other font, other spacing, letter paper, file format docx, and binding other. Represented parties must email proposed voir dire, jury charge, and verdict form in Word format with Pretrial Statement.
The rule requires judge name and case number. Pro se parties must keep current address on docket and notify Pro Se Office of changes
The rule requires certificate of service. Paper service required for pro se parties unless they consent to electronic service, with affidavit of service.
Parties may contact Judge Jeannette A. Vargas' chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Pro se parties cannot call chambers directly; must contact Pro Se Office
Judge Jeannette A. Vargas's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sensitive personal information must be redacted unless relevant to the case.
Judge Jeannette A. Vargas's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, original date, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements
Pro se parties cannot call chambers directly; must contact Pro Se Office
Pro se parties must send all written communications to Pro Se Office, not chambers
Pro se parties must keep current address on docket and notify Pro Se Office of changes
Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements
Audio-only participants should spell proper names for court reporter.
Non-emergency requests to reschedule or extend must be made at least 48 hours in advance
Non-incarcerated pro se parties are encouraged to consent to electronic service
Paper service required for pro se parties unless they consent to electronic service, with affidavit of service.
Sensitive personal information must be redacted unless relevant to the case.
Court may grant leave to redact or seal documents beyond sensitive information.
Opposition papers due within 30 days; reply papers due within 2 weeks.
Pro se parties must receive required notices with certain dispositive motions.
Dispositive motions require copies of briefs and authorities to incarcerated pro se parties.
Summary judgment motions should include deposition index if available.
Conference notices docketed on ECF and mailed to pro se parties.
Conferences may be held remotely or in person at specified courthouse.
Remote conferences held via Microsoft Teams unless otherwise ordered.
Non-speaking attendees must have videos off and be muted during remote conferences.
Audio-only participants should use landlines, headsets, and mute when not speaking.
Audio-only participants must identify themselves each time they speak for transcript accuracy.
Audio-only participants should avoid interrupting or speaking over each other.
Broadcasting or recording court conferences is prohibited by law.
Incarcerated parties may participate by telephone if unable to attend in-person conferences.
Family member or representative may attend conference if incarcerated party cannot participate.
Court will send conference transcript to incarcerated party.
Incarcerated pro se party without representative should write to Judge about conference issues.
Pro se plaintiff must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion or summary judgment ruling.
Pretrial Statement must include facts, evidence list, and witness list.
Pretrial Statement must be sworn to be true and accurate.
Pro se plaintiff must file original Pretrial Statement with Pro Se Office.