Courtesy copies are required for covered filings before Judge Cindi Port. Department 51 is a paperless court and prefers working copies submitted via eWorking Copies or to Judge’s mailroom.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Responses are required on all criminal motions and should be submitted in accordance with LCR 7(b).
Judge Cindi Port's rules specify how parties may contact chambers. If you anticipate using AV equipment, visit the courtroom before your hearing or trial to plan set-up and discuss needs with the bailiff.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Dispositive motions are generally scheduled for Fridays.
Dispositive motions are generally scheduled for Fridays.
Requests for hearing dates with oral argument are accepted by emailing the bailiff.
Department 51 is a paperless court and prefers working copies submitted via eWorking Copies or to Judge’s mailroom.
The court does not accept working copies via email absent prior authorization.
Responses are required on all criminal motions and should be submitted in accordance with LCR 7(b).
Presentence reports are required on all felony cases and requested on all misdemeanors.
Working copies for civil motions should have the judge’s name and the date and time of the hearing in the upper right-hand corner of the first page, and include a proposed order in Word format.
The court will schedule a pretrial conference with the parties a few weeks prior to the trial date.
Depositions are not to be marked as exhibits; originals should be sealed and published in open court.
Notify the bailiff if your case settles or you need to strike a hearing.
If you anticipate using AV equipment, visit the courtroom before your hearing or trial to plan set-up and discuss needs with the bailiff.
For cases with an assigned court reporter, contact the court reporter if you want a transcript; for digitally recorded courtrooms, notify the courtroom clerk if you want a copy of the CD.