Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Paper courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for covered motions. Meet and confer required before filing most motions; declaration of conference required.
Judge Richard A. Jones's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Follow Local Civil Rule 7(e) length limits; overlength motions disfavored and must be filed separately.
Judge Richard A. Jones' formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, two sets of exhibits required, each set in three-ring binder with appropriately numbered tabs, no plastic sleeves unless necessary to preserve exhibit, and additional numbered tabs provided for exhibits marked during trial. Two sets of exhibits required in three-ring binders with numbered tabs; no plastic sleeves unless necessary.
The rule requires no motions in limine. Motions in limine in trial briefs will be stricken if they could have been filed earlier.
The rule requires speedy trial waiver. Speedy trial waiver (30+ days) required with trial continuance motions.
Parties may contact Judge Richard A. Jones' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov. Contact courtroom deputy before filing trial continuance motions.
Judge Richard A. Jones's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Filing written motions/stipulations for continuance is prohibited.
Yes. Judge Richard A. Jones requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine must be filed by pretrial motions deadline.
Chambers copy must be marked 'Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.'
Paper courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages.
Motions in limine in trial briefs will be stricken if they could have been filed earlier.
Motions in limine must be filed by pretrial motions deadline.
Speedy trial waiver (30+ days) required with trial continuance motions.
Contact courtroom deputy before filing trial continuance motions.
Multi-defendant cases require consultation before filing motions.
All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.
Filing written motions/stipulations for continuance is prohibited.
Meet and confer required before requesting continuance.
Contact Victoria Ericksen by email to request continuance of initial scheduling deadlines.
Schedule modifications require extraordinary justification to shorten the 90-day period.
Dispositive motions must be filed 90 days before trial with 30-day briefing and decision periods.
Court may impose deadline for stipulated dismissal if parties request alternative to standard order.
Court prefers standard order of post-settlement dismissal when parties notify of settlement.
Technology training required before trial; trial won’t be delayed for tech difficulties.
Additional exhibits marked during trial require copies for opposing counsel, court, and witness.
Two sets of exhibits required in three-ring binders with numbered tabs; no plastic sleeves unless necessary.
Stipulated exhibits are not admitted until court formally admits them on record; typically require showing to jury.
Revised exhibit lists must be emailed in Word format showing only revisions to specific email address.
Duplicate documents cannot be listed twice; once identified, any party may use the exhibit.
Plaintiff exhibits numbered 1+, Defendant exhibits continue numbering (no A-1, A-2), subparts need court leave.
All trial exhibits must be pre-marked with specific format tags.
Wait 45 days after noting date before inquiring about motion status; contact Victoria Ericksen.
Motions to extend deadlines must be filed well in advance; deadlines remain in effect until ruling.
Stipulated motions must be filed as “Stipulated Motion” not “Stipulation” and may not be decided on filing date.
Courtesy copies required for admin records and docs over 50 pages; deliver to Clerk by 12 PM next business day.
Follow Local Civil Rule 7(e) length limits; overlength motions disfavored and must be filed separately.
Oral argument granted after briefing; Court contacts parties to schedule.
Follow Local Civil Rule 7 for motion scheduling; improper notations may be re-noted or stricken.