Courtesy copies are required for covered filings before Judge Nicholas Straley. Department 4 prefers working copies via eWorking Copies; do not email working copies without prior authorization.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. For motions to compel discovery or for contempt, the moving party must include an explanation of all efforts undertaken to seek compliance before filing the motion.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. For dispositive motions, parties must contact the court to schedule a hearing; check with opposing counsel before scheduling to ensure the date works for all counsel.
Department 4 prefers working copies via eWorking Copies; do not email working copies without prior authorization.
The Court does not accept working copies via email unless prior authorization is obtained.
For motions to compel discovery or for contempt, the moving party must include an explanation of all efforts undertaken to seek compliance before filing the motion.
For dispositive motions, parties must contact the court to schedule a hearing; check with opposing counsel before scheduling to ensure the date works for all counsel.
To request a dispositive motion hearing date, email the bailiff with the case name, cause number, and type of hearing.
For motions to seal, send unredacted hardcopy materials to the judge's mailroom; do not email unredacted materials.
Parties must provide a Witness Examination Estimate sheet no later than 5 days before the pretrial conference.
If ordered, parties must upload all trial exhibits into Case Center no later than five court days before the scheduled trial date.