Courtesy copies are required for attorney filers. Details: 3 copies, delivery upon filing, by ecf filing. Counsel must file original plus 3 copies; pro se petitioners file only original.
Judge Michelle L. Peterson's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Court must set status conference after record filing to determine schedule
Judge Michelle L. Peterson's rule states these limits: 10500 words; 30 pages; 30 pages. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Bankruptcy appeals briefs have word/page limits (10,500/30 for initial briefs, 7,000/20 for reply briefs).
Judge Michelle L. Peterson's rule states these limits: 4200 words; 12 pages. Objections to magistrate judge orders limited to 4,200 words or 12 pages (hand/typewriter).
Judge Michelle L. Peterson's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing, letter paper, margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1.5 inches, right 1 inches, and file format PDF. Petitions must comply with LCR 100 formatting rules.
The rule requires proposed order required. Motion for extension requires proposed order
The rule requires required for court action. Written motion required for any Court action
Parties may contact Judge Michelle L. Peterson's chambers by recording only as allowed by the rule. Only court reporter and videographer may record depositions
The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file redacted on ecf. Arbitration awards must be sealed from judges except for cost assessment, final judgment, or required reports.
Requests should be made at least 30 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Michelle L. Peterson. Attorney has 30 days to respond to Order to Show Cause for criminal conviction
Yes. Judge Michelle L. Peterson requires bundling for covered papers. Dispositive motions (dismissal, summary judgment, etc.) must be filed together with supporting papers.
Yes. Judge Michelle L. Peterson's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Supervising lawyers must be admitted to practice and have at least 3 years of experience.
Some other civil cases are randomly assigned to Magistrate Judges.
Other prisoner cases are randomly assigned to both District and Magistrate Judges.
28 U.S.C. § 2255 cases are assigned to the sentencing District Judge.
Social Security cases are randomly assigned to Magistrate Judges upon filing.
Local rules available on Court website
Motion for extension requires proposed order
Motion is formal request for Court action
Written motion required for any Court action
Court issues final order after review
Court reviews briefs and AR after reply brief deadline
Optional reply brief permitted
SSA files responsive brief after opening brief
List all ALJ errors on page one of opening brief
Opening brief required to identify ALJ errors
Court issues briefing schedule after AR filed
SSA files administrative record within 60 days
Electronic service to SSAClerk@usdoj.gov permitted
Pro se must serve complaint and summonses if not IFP
Court serves complaint if IFP granted
Personal identifying information must be redacted from all filings
Pro se complaint form available on Court website
$402 filing fee or in forma pauperis application required
Consent required to have Magistrate Judge decide case
Only court reporter and videographer may record depositions
All non-essential attendees must mute audio during virtual depositions
All deposition attendees must identify themselves on the record at the start or when admitted
Clerk must immediately transmit records to Court of Appeals upon notice of appeal
Clerk must immediately telephone Ninth Circuit clerk about specific petition outcomes
Clerk must immediately notify specified officials when relief is granted
Transcript must be prepared and provided immediately after evidentiary hearing