The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge David Briones. Courtesy copies of filings are not required.
Judge David Briones's rules set a pre-motion procedure for sur replys. Leave of court is required to file a sur-reply.
Judge David Briones' rule states these limits: 25 pages. Motion for leave required to exceed page limits.
Judge David Briones' formatting rule includes file format word perfect. Electronic versions of proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be in WordPerfect 9.0 format.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The Court will enter a Scheduling Order setting the trial date upon receipt of an acceptable Proposed Scheduling Order from the parties.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Motions in criminal cases must reflect the result of counsel's pre-filing conference in the body or title.
Parties may contact Judge David Briones' chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (915) 534-6744. Emergency court contact is via telephone at (915) 534-6744.
Judge David Briones's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Extensions of time that do not affect other pretrial dates may be granted by stipulation filed with the court without a motion and order.
The court may be contacted via fax at (915) 534-6881.
For emergencies, contact the court via telephone at (915) 534-6744.
The Court will enter a Scheduling Order setting the trial date upon receipt of an acceptable Proposed Scheduling Order from the parties.
Courtesy copies of filings are not required.
Leave of court is required to file a sur-reply.
Motions to suppress must be coordinated with the Courtroom Deputy.
Extensions of time that do not affect other pretrial dates may be granted by stipulation filed with the court without a motion and order.
Parties must notify the court as soon as they become aware of the need to continue a civil trial date; no set procedure governs continuance requests.
Electronic versions of proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be in WordPerfect 9.0 format.
The court may be contacted via fax at (915) 534-6881.
Emergency court contact is via telephone at (915) 534-6744.
Expedited hearing requests in criminal cases must be coordinated with Courtroom Deputy Virginia Cabrera at (915) 534-6895.
Motions in criminal cases must reflect the result of counsel's pre-filing conference in the body or title.
Parties must make a good faith attempt to resolve discovery disputes before seeking court intervention.
To arrange telephone conferences for motions or other matters, contact the case's law clerk; allowance is discretionary.
In criminal cases, parties may stipulate to extensions of time that do not affect other pretrial dates, filing the stipulation with the court instead of a motion and order.
No set procedure for continuing criminal trials; parties must notify the court as soon as they become aware of the need to continue.
Parties must submit proposed verdict forms.
Court fax number provided for contact.
Court emergency phone number provided.
Contact law clerk for scheduling matters.
Law clerks may be contacted for trial prep and urgent matters.
Court may be contacted during depositions only for emergencies.
Follow FRCP and local rules for TRO/expedited relief; notify law clerk.
Hearings not routinely granted; must file formal motion if needed.
Status inquiries discouraged; contact law clerk for important case info.
Notify law clerk when contested motion is resolved.
Court issues scheduling order after receiving acceptable proposed order.
File motion to modify scheduling order.
Social Security appeals routinely referred to magistrate judge.