Court Rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

2048 rules across 23 courts

Filing timing rules explain when a submission is considered filed, what happens after business-hours transmission, and whether a rejected filing can be corrected without losing the original date. These details are critical in courts where e-filing acceptance, clerk review, payment, or a court technology outage can change the practical filing deadline. A filing may be transmitted on time but still need a cure step, fee correction, or clerk acceptance before it is complete.

Central District of California

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Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Defendants not served within 90 days of case filing will be dismissed per FRCP 4(m).

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

State court answers must be refiled in this court as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Pending motions in removed actions must be re-noticed per Local Rule 7.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file revised pleading complying with FRCP 7,7.1,8,9,10,11 within 30 days of receiving Notice of Removal if removed action has form pleading.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed no later than 14 days before the Scheduling Conference unless otherwise ordered.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Motions for review of Magistrate Judge orders must be filed and served within 14 days of service of the written or oral ruling.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing no later than the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Motions for default judgment must be filed within 14 days after the later of entry of default against last defendant or resolution of claims against non-defaulted defendants.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Summary judgment motions may be filed before the motion cutoff date; hearings must be scheduled before the last motion hearing date in the Scheduling Order.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions or notices of non-opposition to ex parte applications are due 24 hours after receipt or filing, whichever is earlier.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

TRO application oppositions must be filed within 24 hours of service or filing, whichever is earlier.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Court will not rule on TRO applications until 24 hours after service on subject party, unless excused or interests of justice require.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Do not click the Back button after clicking Next when submitting a sealed document filing, as this causes an error.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Non-discovery motions must be filed at least 28 days before the cut-off date for hearing.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a Joint Report within 7 days after the settlement conference.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Settlement must be reported immediately to the Court.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

For jury trials, parties must notify the Court of settlement by the Tuesday before the trial date.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Proposed FPTCO must be filed at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Certain pretrial documents must be filed at least 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Certain pretrial documents must be filed at least 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Form pleadings in removed actions must be revised to comply with FRCP 7-11 and filed within 30 calendar days of receipt of the Notice of Removal.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Motions to review Magistrate Judge discovery decisions must be filed within 14 days of written ruling service or 14 days of oral ruling without written follow-up.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be e-filed 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Daubert motions must be noticed for hearing at least 8 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Opposing papers to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours or one court day after service.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Opposing papers to ex parte TRO applications must be filed within 48 hours or by 3pm first court day after service, whichever is later.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Class certification motions must be filed within 120 days of the initial scheduling conference date, unless the Court orders otherwise.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must file a joint notice of trial estimate at least seven weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed for hearing on or before the cut-off date.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

All motions must be noticed for hearing to occur on or before the motion cut-off date.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Memorandum of contentions, witness lists, joint exhibit list, and motions in limine must be filed at least 21 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Proposed final pretrial conference order, jury instructions, verdict forms, statement of the case, voir dire questions, and oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 21 days before final pretrial conference; oppositions at least 14 days before; reply briefs not accepted.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Joint exhibit list must be emailed to Chambers in Word/WordPerfect format by noon on Monday before trial.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed within 7 days of the meet-and-confer and at least 14 days before the Scheduling Conference.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Motion for class certification must be filed within 120 days of the original Scheduling Conference date; continuance of the conference does not extend this deadline.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Motion for summary judgment must be filed at least 6 weeks before the hearing.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

All other motions must be filed at least 4 weeks before the hearing.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Opposition to a motion is due 2 weeks after the motion is filed.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Reply to an opposition is due 1 week after the opposition is filed.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

First round trial filings are due 3 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaCRITICAL

Second round trial filings are due 2 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be e-filed not later than 14 days before the scheduling conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 3 weeks before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine are due 2 weeks before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

No reply briefs are permitted for motions in limine.

Judge James V. SelnacdcaCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file a RICO case statement within 20 days.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Proof of service for summons and complaint must be filed within 5 days of service.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Parties using form pleadings in removed actions must file FRCP-compliant pleadings within 30 days of receiving Notice of Removal.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Petitioners under 18 U.S.C. 983(f) must file an ex parte application within 3 days of this order.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Motion for review/reconsideration of Magistrate Judge's order must be filed and served within 10 calendar days of written ruling or 10 days of oral ruling (if no written follows).

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Notice of motion must be filed with Clerk 28-35 calendar days before hearing date.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Plaintiffs in class actions (excluding PSLRA 1995 actions) must file Motion for Class Certification within 90 days of complaint service, unless good cause is shown.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Opposing papers to ex parte applications must be filed by 3:00 PM on the first business day after service.

Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) report must be filed at least 10 days before the scheduling conference.

Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

Class-certification motion must be filed within 120 days of the scheduling conference date.

Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

Motion hearings must be set on open hearing dates; hearing dates close at least four weeks in advance; waiting until the last day risks motion being stricken.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Status Report Regarding Settlement must be filed 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Memoranda of Contentions of Fact and Law must be filed 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Witness and Joint Exhibit Lists must be filed 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Motions in Limine must be filed 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Pretrial Conference Order must be lodged 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be lodged 21 calendar days before trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Summaries of Direct Testimony must be filed 21 calendar days before trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be filed 7 calendar days before trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be heard by the established cut-off date; unserved parties are dismissed at pretrial conference per Local Rule 16-8.1.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

All discovery (including expert discovery) and related motion hearings must be completed by the established cut-off date, which is not the discovery request service date.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Motions challenging discovery response adequacy must be filed, served, and calendared early enough to obtain responses before discovery cut-off if granted.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Depositions must start early enough to complete and allow filing of related discovery motions before the discovery cut-off date.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

All motions must be noticed for hearing on or before the motion cut-off date; counsel should file early to secure a hearing date.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Memoranda of contentions of fact and law, witness lists, joint exhibit list, and motions in limine must be filed at least 21 days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Proposed final pretrial conference order, statement of the case, and oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Proposed findings of fact and contentions of law (if required) and direct testimony summaries must be filed at least 21 days before trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Trial briefs (if desired) and opposing parties’ proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed at least 7 days before trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 3 weeks prior to the final pretrial conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 2 weeks prior to the final pretrial conference.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed 21 days before trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must file and serve a marked copy of the opposing party's proposed findings 7 days before trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Original and copy exhibit binders, exhibit lists, and witness lists must be submitted to the CRD on the first day of trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaCRITICAL

Depositions used at trial must be lodged with the CRD by the first day of trial or earlier if the Court orders.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed for hearing on or before the established cut-off date.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Fact and expert discovery cut-off dates require all discovery (including related motion hearings) to be completed by that date, not just discovery requests served.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Discovery motions challenging adequacy of responses must be filed, served, and calendared early enough to obtain responses before the discovery cut-off date if the motion is granted.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Depositions must commence early enough to complete and allow filing of related motions before the discovery cut-off date.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

All motions (except in limine) must be heard on or before the court-established motion cut-off date.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must complete ADR proceedings by the deadline set by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Parties in jury trial cases must notify the Court of any settlement by the Wednesday preceding the trial week.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed by the date established by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed by the date established by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Pretrial Conference Order must be filed 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference and comply with Local Rules' format/content.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Joint witness list must be filed 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be filed 5 days before Final Pretrial Conference; non-compliant party's opponent must file unilateral set unless waiving jury trial, and disputed instructions must be filed in agreed/plaintiff-opposed/defendant-opposed order.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Case-specific glossaries must be filed no later than 5 court days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Joint exhibit lists must be filed no later than 5 court days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaCRITICAL

Mandatory Exhibit Conference at 1:30 PM Monday before trial unless court orders otherwise; exhibits due to CRD at conference.

Magistrate Judge Karen L. StevensoncdcaCRITICAL

Confidentiality designation challenges must be made at a time consistent with the Court's Scheduling Order.

Magistrate Judge Karen L. StevensoncdcaCRITICAL

Non-Parties must seek a protective order within 14 days of receiving notice of a request for their confidential information to prevent production.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Witness statements must be filed at least 10 days before trial.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a Notice of Settlement within 7 days after the case settles.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a Joint Status Report within 7 days after the settlement conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Proposed FPTCO must be filed at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine, memoranda of contentions, witness lists, joint exhibit list, joint status report, proposed findings (bench trial), and declarations (bench trial) must be filed at least 28 days before FPTC.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Witness lists must be filed 28 days before FPTC, follow LR 16-5 format, include specific content, and use the judge's template.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Amended witness lists must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial and emailed to chambers in Word format.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit List must be filed 28 days before FPTC, follow LR 16-6 format, include objections column, and use the judge's template.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Amended Joint Exhibit List must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial and emailed to chambers in Word format.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Joint agreed jury instructions must be filed no later than 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file joint agreed and disputed jury instructions 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a proposed joint general verdict form 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Joint Statement of the Case must be filed 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be filed 28 days before FPTC in Local Rule 52-3 format.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Declarations of direct testimony must be filed 28 days before FPTC when ordered by the court.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Evidentiary objections to declarations must be filed 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Pro se email filings must be submitted by the document's due date.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Pro se email filings are deemed filed on the date the email is sent.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours of the application's filing, per Rule 6(a)(2).

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Parties using form pleadings in removed cases must file compliant pleadings within 30 days of receiving the Notice of Removal.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Motions for review of a Magistrate Judge's discovery order must be filed and served within 14 calendar days of the written ruling (upon service) or oral ruling not followed by a written ruling.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Motions set for hearing 35-70 days after filing require opposition within 14 days and reply within 21 days of motion filing.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Motions set for hearing more than 70 days after filing require opposition within 21 days and reply within 35 days of motion filing.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Summary judgment motions must be filed at least 35 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a notice of settlement promptly upon reaching a settlement in principle.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Proof of service for mail service of electronic filings must be filed within 24 hours.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Motions for summary judgment must be filed at least 6 weeks before the hearing.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

All other motions must be filed at least 4 weeks before the hearing.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions are due 1 week after the motion is filed.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Replies to oppositions are due 1 week after the opposition is filed.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

First round trial filings must be filed 4 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Second round trial filings must be filed 2 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Discovery motions must be filed and served within 5 days after the discovery cut-off date.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Moving papers must be filed and served 28 days before hearing (31 days if served by mail).

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Opposing papers must be filed 21 calendar days before hearing.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Reply papers must be filed 14 calendar days before hearing.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

All motions except motions in limine must be resolved before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Memoranda of Contentions of Fact and Law must be filed 21 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order must be lodged 11 days before the FPTC.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 11 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed 7 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Parties must prepare a joint statement of the case at least 7 days before trial.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Special voir dire questions must be filed and served at least 7 days before trial.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Proposed jury instructions must be filed 7 days before trial.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be served and lodged at least 7 days before trial.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Proposed verdict forms must be filed at least 7 days before trial.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Joint exhibit list must be filed at least 21 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge David O. CartercdcaCRITICAL

Exhibits must be delivered to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by 8:30 a.m. on the first day of trial.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed at least 14 days before the Scheduling Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Proofs of service must be filed within 3 days after service of summons and complaint.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Motions to amend pleadings or add parties must be heard within 91 days after the scheduling conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Fact discovery must be completed 21 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Initial expert disclosures must be made 20 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Rebuttal expert disclosures must be made 18 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Expert discovery must be completed 16 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

All motions must be heard by 12 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Rule 56 motions must be filed at least 5 weeks before the hearing.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Opposition to a motion is due 2 weeks after the motion is filed.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Reply brief is due 1 week after the opposition is filed.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Settlement conference must be completed 5 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

First round of trial filings (motions in limine, witness lists, etc.) are due 4 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Second round of trial filings (oppositions to MIL, proposed pretrial order, jury instructions, etc.) are due 2 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 5 weeks before the hearing date.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Opposition to Rule 56 motion is due 2 weeks after the motion is filed.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

Reply in support of Rule 56 motion is due 1 week after the opposition is filed.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

All motions must be scheduled for hearing on or before the applicable deadline.

Judge Fernando M. OlguincdcaCRITICAL

Plaintiff must submit four three-ring binders of trial exhibits (one original, three copies) to the CRD on the first day of trial.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer on a discovery plan at least 21 days before the scheduling conference.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed no later than 14 days after the meet and confer and no later than 7 days before the scheduling conference.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Discovery plan complying with Rule 26(f)(3) must be filed within 14 days after the scheduling conference.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

If Joint 26(f) Report is insufficient, parties must file a more detailed discovery plan within 14 days after the scheduling conference, even if the conference is vacated.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Class certification motion must be filed within 120 days of the original scheduling conference date; continuance of the conference does not extend this deadline.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine (max 4), memoranda of contentions, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be filed 14 calendar days before initial pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed 7 calendar days before initial pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Proposed pretrial order, joint case statement, witness list, glossary, and joint exhibit list must be filed five court days before final pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Pleadings may be amended or parties added up to 90 days from the scheduling conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Joint status report must be filed 24 weeks before final pretrial conference and must address the state of discovery.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Joint Statement draft due 7 days before conference; final version due 14 days before motion filing; opposing party returns 7 days before filing; filed with motion.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Memoranda of contentions, witness lists, and joint exhibit list must be filed by court-set deadlines.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Reply memorandum must be filed no later than 7 days after Joint Brief is filed.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Moving party must file Joint Brief, JAF, and JAE within 4 days of receiving opposing party's signed copy.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Joint Brief must be filed no later than 28 days before the motion hearing cutoff per Local Rule 6-1.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Joint Brief must be filed within 4 days of receiving opposing party's signed copy and at least 28 days before motion hearing cutoff.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

If the JAF is too long, the Court may strike it and require refiling within 2 business days.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must notify the Court at least 14 days before the hearing if settlement discussions may moot the motion, and immediately if settlement is reached.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Moving party must finalize and file the joint brief after receiving the integrated version from the opposing party.

Judge André Birotte Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

Non-expert discovery must be completed no later than 17 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge André Birotte Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed 14 days before the Scheduling Conference.

Judge André Birotte Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

Motions to amend pleadings or add parties must be heard 12-16 weeks after the Scheduling Conference.

Judge André Birotte Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

First round trial filings (motions in limine, contentions, witness lists, exhibit list, etc.) are due at least 3 weeks before Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge André Birotte Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

Second round trial filings (oppositions to MIL, proposed pretrial order, jury instructions, etc.) are due at least 2 weeks before Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaCRITICAL

All pretrial criminal motions, including motions in limine, must be noticed for hearing at the pretrial status conference.

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaCRITICAL

Pretrial motions must be filed 28 days before hearing; opposition briefs 21 days before; reply briefs 14 days before hearing per local rules.

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaCRITICAL

Absent local or case-specific deadlines, government expert disclosures due 6 weeks before trial; defendant's due 4 weeks after government's disclosure.

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must file and serve special voir dire questions on opposing counsel at least 4 court days before trial.

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file indictment summary 4 court days before trial if full indictment reading to jury is inappropriate.

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must submit joint jury instructions and joint proposed verdict form (if special verdict desired) no later than 1 week before trial.

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file and serve sentencing position statements at least 2 weeks before the sentencing hearing.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Within 30 days of settlement notice, submit agreed final order/judgment or file motion to reopen; failure to do so results in dismissal with prejudice.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Motion for review of magistrate judge’s discovery order must be filed within 14 days of service of the underlying written or oral ruling.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Civil motions heard Thursdays 9:30 AM; holiday next Thursday. Check website for closed dates; court continues if date unavailable. No need to clear date with clerk before filing.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Plaintiffs must file class certification motions within 100 days of scheduling conference, extendable only for due diligence and good cause.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Opposing papers to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 business hours of service.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Default judgment motions must be filed within 14 days of the later of entry of default or resolution of claims against non-default defendants.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Form pleadings in removed cases must be replaced with appropriate pleadings within 30 days of removal.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Government counsel must file a trial memorandum with specified content no later than 2 weeks before trial, and attempt to obtain defense counsel’s agreement on specified elements.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties requesting special court reporter services must notify the reporter at least 2 weeks before the hearing.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Jury instructions must be submitted no later than one week (7 days) before trial.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Proposed questions for prospective jurors must be filed at least one week before trial.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Proposed FPTCO must be filed at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Pretrial documents including motions in limine, contentions of fact, witness list, joint exhibit list, joint status report, and bench trial documents must be filed at least 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Witness lists must be filed 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Amended witness lists must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit List must be filed 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Amended Joint Exhibit List must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Joint Proposed Jury Instructions must be filed no later than 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file joint and disputed jury instructions 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a proposed joint verdict form 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Parties must also file Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law after trial.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

If ordered, parties must file declarations of direct testimony 28 days before FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

If declarations are filed, parties must file objections 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Case-specific glossary must be filed and emailed no later than the Friday before trial.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Trial exhibits must be submitted on the first day of trial promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

USB flash drive with electronic exhibits must be delivered to judge's courtesy box by 12:00 p.m. on Friday three days before trial.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Class certification motions must be filed per the deadline in the Court’s Civil Standing Order.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Motions must be filed at least 28 calendar days before the motion hearing cut-off date per Local Rule 6-1.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Trial-related motions (e.g., motions in limine, sever, bifurcate) must be noticed for hearing by the Final Pretrial Conference date.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

All non-deposition discovery must be initiated at least 45 days before the discovery cut-off date.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

A deadline is set for stipulating or filing motions to amend pleadings or add new parties.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Fact discovery and related motions must be completed by the Fact Discovery Cut-Off date.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Expert discovery and related motions must be completed by the Expert Discovery Cut-Off date.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Settlement proceedings must be completed by the Last Day to Conduct Settlement Proceedings.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Final Pretrial Conference is scheduled for [DATE] at 10:30 a.m.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Trial is scheduled for [DATE] at [8:30 a.m./9:00 a.m.] as jury or bench trial.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint Statement must be filed within 7 calendar days of scheduling the ADR proceeding.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint Report must be filed no later than 7 calendar days after the settlement conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

File agreed final order/judgment or motion to reopen within 30 days of settlement notice to avoid dismissal with prejudice.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Counsel needing to install own trial equipment must notify CRD by 4:00 p.m. seven days before trial.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 28 days before final pretrial conference; oppositions due 7 days after filing; replies prohibited.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed within 7 days of the motion filing.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Memoranda of contentions of fact and law must be filed at least 21 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint witness list with time estimates must be filed at least 21 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint exhibit list must be filed at least 21 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Proposed final pretrial conference order must be filed at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Stipulation of facts must be filed at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint exhibit stipulation must be filed at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Proposed jury instructions and objections must be filed at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Proposed verdict forms must be filed at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint statement of the case must be filed at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Proposed voir dire questions must be filed at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Exhibit binders must be filed at least 7 days before trial.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Deposition designations must be filed at least 7 days before trial.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint witness lists must be filed at least 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit Lists must be filed at least 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit Stipulations must be filed at least 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Exhibits must be submitted in hard and electronic format at least 7 calendar days before trial

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must file a proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file proposed jury instructions and verdict forms 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Proposed voir dire questions and Joint Statement of the Case must be filed at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Depositions intended for trial use must be lodged in hard copy and electronic (USB) format at least 7 days before trial.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must arrive at the courtroom 30 minutes before trial start each day.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed no later than two weeks before the Scheduling Conference.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Motion for review of Magistrate Judge decision must be filed within 2 weeks of service of the ruling.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Sealing applications must be filed at least two weeks before the related motion.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine hearing must be scheduled one week before Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Summary judgment hearing must be set before Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed no later than 14 calendar days prior to the scheduled Scheduling Conference.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

All case deadlines must be set for Fridays and must not fall on federal holidays.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Class certification motions must be filed within 180 calendar days of the originally scheduled Scheduling Conference date, which is not extended by a continuance of the Scheduling Conference, unless the Court orders otherwise.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Last date to hear motions is 11 weeks before final pretrial conference; Rule 56 motions have specific deadlines, other motions per local rules.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Settlement conference must be completed 8 weeks before final pretrial conference.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Trial-related filings must be submitted 2 weeks before final pretrial conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Joint brief for Rule 56 motions must be filed at least 6 weeks before the hearing.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Parties who filed a form pleading in state court must file a revised pleading in federal court within 30 days of receiving the Notice of Removal, complying with FRCP 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Motion for review of magistrate judge decision must be filed within 14 days of service of written ruling or oral ruling if no written ruling will follow.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

A request for a hearing on exhaustion must be filed within 14 days of the order denying summary judgment; failure may waive the issue.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Daubert motions must be noticed for hearing at least 8 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing on the Final Pretrial Conference Date.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Opposing papers in ex parte applications must be filed within 48 hours of service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after service, whichever is later.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Motion for class certification must be filed within 120 days of the scheduling conference date.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Bankruptcy appeals are deemed under submission when the appellant's reply brief is filed.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed within 15 calendar days of the date of this order.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Motions for summary judgment or partial summary judgment must be filed no later than the motion cut-off date.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Discovery motions challenging adequacy of responses must be filed sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to obtain responses before the cut-off if granted.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 45 calendar days before the scheduled trial date.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Opposition to motions in limine must be filed at least 25 calendar days before the scheduled trial date.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Reply to motions in limine must be filed at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled trial date.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Memoranda of Contentions of Fact and Law, Joint Witness List, and Joint Exhibit List must be submitted 21 days before the Final Pre-Trial Conference.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Expert witness narrative statements and reports (if prepared) must be exchanged at the Final Pre-Trial Conference, with narratives required even if reports are exchanged.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be prepared and lodged with the court (original + 1 copy) 21 days before trial.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Two marked copies of opposing counsel's proposed findings must be filed with the court 7 days before trial.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file Opening Briefs, Oppositions, and Replies per the Court-established briefing schedule.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

Joint Separate Statement must be filed on the due date of Oppositions.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Administrative Record and Plan Documents must be lodged 63 days after the scheduling conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed at least 14 days before the Scheduling Conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Joint brief must be filed at least 28 days before the motion hearing.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Supplemental memoranda must be filed 14 days before the motion hearing.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Fact discovery cut-off is 24 weeks before trial, but no later than the deadline for filing dispositive motions.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Settlement conference must be completed 9 weeks before trial.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Opening trial briefs must be filed and exchanged 8 weeks before trial.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Responsive trial briefs must be filed and exchanged 4 weeks before trial.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Motions to amend pleadings or add parties must be heard by 91 days after the scheduling conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Motions must be heard within 10 to 15 months after the scheduling conference (FOIA).

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Non-discovery motions (except MSJ) must be filed at least 28 days before the deadline.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Motions for summary judgment must be filed at least 6 weeks before the cut-off date.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Parties must notify the Court of any settlement no later than the Monday before the trial date.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Proposed FPTCO must be filed at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Pretrial documents must be filed on the due date set in the schedule.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Witness lists must be filed at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Amended Witness Lists must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial and emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit List must be filed at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Amended Joint Exhibit Lists must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial and emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Joint agreed proposed jury instructions must be filed no later than 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Joint verdict form must be filed 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Joint Statement of the Case must be filed 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be filed no later than 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Declarations of direct testimony must be filed at least 28 days before FPTC.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Objections to declarations must be filed at least 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

USB flash drive with exhibits must be delivered to judge's courtesy box by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday before trial.

Judge James V. SelnacdcaCRITICAL

Emailed documents and hard copies must be received by the Court by 12 noon the day after e-filing the Notice of Manual Filing.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be scheduled for hearing on or before the established cut-off date.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Discovery and expert discovery cut-off dates require all discovery and related motion hearings to be completed by that date, not just service of requests.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Motions challenging adequacy of discovery responses must be filed early enough to obtain responses before discovery cut-off if granted.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 14 calendar days before the Initial Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Depositions must start early enough to complete and allow time for related discovery motions before discovery cut-off.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Written discovery must be served early enough to allow time to challenge deficient responses via motion before discovery cut-off.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

All motions except motions in limine must be noticed for hearing on or before the court-established motion cut-off date.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must complete required ADR proceedings by the deadline set by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Parties in jury trial cases must notify the Court of any settlement by the Wednesday before the trial week begins.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Pretrial Conference Order must be filed 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Joint statement of the case must be filed 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Joint witness list must be filed 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Proposed and disputed jury instructions and verdict forms must be filed no later than 14 calendar days before the Initial Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Case-specific glossaries must be filed no later than 5 court days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Joint exhibit lists must be filed no later than 5 court days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaCRITICAL

Exhibit Conference is 3:30 PM Friday before trial, trial counsel must attend, exhibits submitted to CRD then.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Discovery cut-off date is the deadline for all discovery and related motion hearings to be completed.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Written discovery and depositions must start early enough to allow time for motion practice on deficient responses before the discovery cut-off.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Motions challenging discovery responses must be filed early enough to obtain responses by the discovery cut-off date if granted.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours of the application.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Non-discovery motions must be filed at least 28 calendar days before the pretrial schedule cut-off deadline per L.R. 6-1.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Non-discovery motions must be noticed for hearing on or before the cut-off date in the pretrial schedule.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Rule 56 summary judgment motions must be noticed, served, and filed no later than 42 calendar days before the hearing date.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to Rule 56 summary judgment motions must be filed and served no later than 28 calendar days before the hearing date.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Replies to Rule 56 summary judgment motions must be filed and served no later than 21 calendar days before the hearing date.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Daubert motions must be noticed for hearing at least 8 weeks (56 calendar days) before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a joint settlement report within 7 calendar days after the settlement conference.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties must report a settlement to the Court immediately upon reaching it, per L.R. 16-15.7, with failure to do so resulting in potential sanctions.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties in jury trial cases must notify the Court of any settlement by the Monday preceding the trial date.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

First round of trial filings must be served and filed at least 28 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to Motions in Limine must be served and filed at least 21 calendar days before the FPTC.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Second round of trial filings must be served and filed at least 14 calendar days before the FPTC.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order must be filed at least 14 calendar days before the FPTC.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

All pretrial documents and amended versions must be filed and emailed to Chambers on their scheduled due date.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Amended witness lists must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Amended joint exhibit lists must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file Joint Agreed Upon and Disputed Jury Instructions 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC) in jury trials.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Evidentiary objections to direct testimony declarations must be filed at least 14 days before the FPTC if declarations are filed.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties must submit a USB flash drive with PDF versions of all exhibits to the judge's courtesy box by 3:00 PM on the Friday before trial starts.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer at least 10 days before trial to stipulate to exhibit foundations, best evidence rule waivers, and initial exhibit admissions.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaCRITICAL

Parties requesting special court reporter services (e.g., real time, daily transcripts) must notify the court reporter at least 14 days before the hearing.

Judge Jesus G. BernalcdcaCRITICAL

Motions for default judgment must be filed within 14 days after default entry or claim resolution.

Judge Jesus G. BernalcdcaCRITICAL

Untimely default judgment motions may lead to dismissal with prejudice.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

A copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the same day the proposed order is filed.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Ex parte oppositions must be filed within 24 hours of service of the application.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Government must file specified pretrial documents no later than 1 week before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Defense counsel must submit witness and exhibit lists to the government and CRD by the start of the defense's case at the latest.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Defense exhibits must be submitted at the same time as defense witness and exhibit lists, which is at the latest the start of the defense's case.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Parties must submit a USB flash drive with PDF versions of all exhibits to the Court 1 week before trial starts.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Requests for additional AV equipment must be submitted to Chambers at least 1 week before trial.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Parties must submit a sentencing memorandum or notice of intent not to file one at least 14 days before the sentencing hearing.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Counsel must submit relevant materials for supervision violation hearings at least 7 days prior, and no fewer than 2 court days prior, to the hearing.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

Materials for supervision violation hearings submitted fewer than 2 court days prior require good cause, a declaration, and court approval.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Moving party must file joint brief within 4 days after receiving opposing party's signed copy.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Reply memorandum must be filed within 7 days after joint brief filed and at least 21 days before hearing.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

If JAF is struck for being too long, parties must refile within 2 business days.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed within 7 days after meeting and at least 14 days before Scheduling Conference.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Class certification schedule must allow at least 21 days between reply filing and hearing; should include discovery cut-off before motion filing.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Motion for class certification must be filed within 120 days of the scheduling conference date.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Trade secret identification statements must be filed and served within 60 days of the order.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

The last date to hear motions must be no later than eight weeks before the first-round trial filings deadline.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Ex parte oppositions must be filed within 24 hours of service of the ex parte application.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine due 28 days before FPTC; oppositions due 14 days before FPTC; no replies unless ordered.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Government must file specified FPTC documents 7 calendar days before FPTC.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Amended Witness Lists must be filed by 12pm Friday before trial and emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Amended Exhibit Lists must be filed by 12pm Friday before trial and emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Defense exhibits preferred first day of trial, required only if previously provided to government; exhibit list due by start of defense case.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Objections to presentence reports must be filed within 14 days of receipt.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Parties must submit a sentencing memorandum or notice of intent not to file one 14 days before the sentencing hearing.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Response memoranda to sentencing filings must be filed 7 days before the sentencing hearing.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Replies to motions must be filed two weeks before the scheduled hearing.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

All motions must be properly noticed for hearing by the Final Pretrial Conference date.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed within 24 hours of service of the application.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Government must file detention request at least 2 calendar days before the Rule 11 hearing.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Government must file and email required pretrial documents at least 1 week before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Amended witness lists must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before trial.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Amended exhibit lists must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before trial.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Government must submit specified materials to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before trial begins on the first day.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Parties must submit a sentencing memorandum or notice of intent not to file one at least 14 days before the sentencing hearing.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Materials for supervision violation hearings must be filed 7 days before the hearing if possible, otherwise no later than 2 court days before, unless good cause is shown with a supporting declaration and court approval.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

Zoom appearance requests must be filed by the Friday before the hearing.

Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller MircheffcdcaCRITICAL

All law and motion matters except discovery motions and motions in limine must be filed by the deadline specified in the trial Scheduling Order.

Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller MircheffcdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed by the deadline set in the case's Scheduling Order, in compliance with Local Rule 7-3.

Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller MircheffcdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a settlement status report within 7 days of each settlement proceeding.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Parties who filed a form pleading in state court must file a revised pleading complying with FRCP 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, and 11 within 30 days of receiving the Notice of Removal.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Motions for review of a magistrate judge's decision must be filed within 14 days of service of the ruling.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Request for evidentiary hearing on PLRA exhaustion must be filed within 14 days of order denying summary judgment, or issue may be waived.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte application must be filed within 48 hours of service or by 3:00 PM next court day, whichever is later.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaCRITICAL

Motion for class certification must be filed within 120 days of the initial scheduling conference date.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Form pleadings from state court must be replaced with a revised pleading within 30 days of removal that complies with FRCP 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Motions for review of a Magistrate Judge's decision must be filed within 14 days of service of the written ruling or oral ruling.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Daubert motions must be noticed at least 8 weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Request for hearing on PLRA exhaustion must be filed within 14 days of order denying summary judgment; failure may waive the issue.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Class certification motion must be filed within 120 days of initial scheduling conference date.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed 14 days before the Scheduling Conference.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Form pleadings in removed cases must be replaced with an appropriate pleading within 30 days of removal.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Motion for class certification must be filed within 120 days of the initial scheduling conference date.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaCRITICAL

Plaintiff must identify and serve Doe defendants before the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Orders must be filed at least 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine, memoranda of contentions of fact and law, witness lists, and joint exhibit lists must be filed at least 28 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

All motions in limine must be filed at least 28 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Initial witness lists must be filed at least 28 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Amended witness lists must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before trial.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Initial joint exhibit lists must be filed at least 28 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference (FPTC).

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Amended joint exhibit lists must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before trial.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Joint agreed upon proposed jury instructions must be filed 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Joint Statement of the Case must be filed 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Proposed joint general verdict form must be filed 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be filed and served 28 days before FPTC in Local Rule 52-3 format.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

When ordered, declarations of direct testimony must be filed at least 28 days before FPTC.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Parties using depositions for impeachment or live testimony with objections or disputes requiring court ruling must file designations and objections 14 days before Final Pre-trial Conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Parties using depositions for impeachment or live testimony with no disputes must lodge original deposition with CRD by first day of trial; untimely filing may result in exclusion.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Requests for continuance of trial must be filed at least 1 week before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Moving party must electronically file joint brief, JAF, JAE within 4 days of receiving opposing party's signed copy.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

Supplemental memoranda must be filed no later than 14 days before scheduled hearing.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

If JAF is struck as too long or unwieldy, parties must refile JAF and any citing documents within two business days.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaCRITICAL

JAO must be filed after sequential exchange: opposing party provides objections with joint brief/JAF/JAE, moving party responds within 7 days, opposing party files JAO within 7 days of moving party’s response.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Zoom requests must be e-filed 7 days before the hearing and include a certificate of conference.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Proposed FPTCO must be filed and emailed to Chambers at least 14 days before the FPTC, using the court's template.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Pretrial documents must be filed and emailed on the day they are due.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Amended Witness List must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine, memoranda, witness list, joint exhibit list, status report, proposed findings, and direct testimony declarations must be filed at least 28 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine, joint proposed FPTCO, jury instructions, verdict forms, statement of case, voir dire questions, and evidentiary objections must be filed at least 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit List must be filed 28 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Amended Joint Exhibit List due by noon on Friday before trial.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Joint Proposed Jury Instructions due 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a proposed joint verdict form 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Parties must file Joint Statement of the Case 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be filed 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Declarations of direct testimony must be filed 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Evidentiary objections to declarations must be filed 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Case-specific glossary must be filed by the Friday before trial.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Trial exhibits must be submitted on the first day of trial at 8:00 a.m.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

USB flash drive with electronic exhibits must be delivered to judge's courtesy box by 12:00 p.m. on Friday before trial.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Damages Contentions must be served within 50 days after service of Invalidity Contentions and include categories and good faith explanation.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Responsive Damages Contentions must be served within 30 days after service of Damages Contentions and disclose material facts.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Parties must meet and submit a Damages Meeting Certification within 60 days after the response date for disclosures under Rule 3-9.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Parties must serve a list of claim terms for construction within 14 or 42 days depending on the trigger.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Preliminary Claim Constructions must be exchanged within 21 days after exchange of lists, including identification of structure for §112(6) terms.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement must be filed within 60 days after service of Invalidity Contentions and include agreed constructions, disputed constructions with supporting references and extrinsic evidence.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Opening claim construction brief must be filed within 45 days after serving and filing the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Responsive claim construction brief must be filed within 14 days after service of the opening brief.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

Reply claim construction brief must be filed within 7 days after service of the responsive brief.

Judge John W. HolcombcdcaCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte application is due 24 hours after receipt, not the next court day.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Witness lists must be filed at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Amended witness lists must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial and emailed to chambers in Word format.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Joint Exhibit List must be filed at least 28 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Amended Joint Exhibit List must be filed by noon on the Friday before trial and emailed to chambers in Word format.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Parties must exchange proposed jury instructions at least 35 days before the FPTC.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Parties must exchange objections to jury instructions 28 days before the FPTC.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Parties must meet and confer 21 days before the FPTC to agree on jury instructions.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Parties must file joint and disputed jury instructions 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaWARNING

Counsel must complete a Court-Directed ADR settlement conference by the court-set deadline.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaWARNING

Opposition/reply papers due on a holiday are due the preceding Friday.

Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.cdcaWARNING

Joint Rule 26(f) report remains due on original date even if scheduling conference is continued.

Judge Hernán D. VeracdcaWARNING

Do not click the Back button after clicking Next during e-filing; doing so will create an error.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaWARNING

Proposed voir dire questions may be filed 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaWARNING

Parties must complete settlement and dismiss or stipulate to judgment within 45 days of filing notice of settlement.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaWARNING

Zoom appearance requests must be filed by the Friday before the hearing.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaWARNING

Administrative record and plan documents must be lodged 63 days after the scheduling conference.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaWARNING

Opening trial briefs must be filed and exchanged 8 weeks before trial.

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaWARNING

Responsive trial briefs must be filed and exchanged 4 weeks before trial.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaWARNING

Unjustifiably long or unwieldy JAF may be struck, requiring refiling within 2 business days.

Judge André Birotte Jr.cdcaWARNING

Settlement conference must be completed by 10 weeks before Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaWARNING

Parties must file and serve new sentencing material no later than two (time unit incomplete per source text).

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaWARNING

Defense counsel are preferred to deliver defense exhibits to the CRD on the first day of trial; delivery is required only if exhibits were previously provided to the government.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaWARNING

Parties may file proposed voir dire questions 14 days before the FPTC.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaWARNING

Notify court at least 2 weeks before hearing if settlement discussions may moot motion.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaWARNING

Notify court immediately if settlement is reached.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaWARNING

Parties must file a Joint Report within 7 days after the settlement conference.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaWARNING

Settlement must be reported immediately to the Court.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaWARNING

Zoom appearance requests must be e-filed by the Friday before the scheduling conference.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaWARNING

Parties must confer on a discovery plan no later than 21 days before the Scheduling Conference.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaWARNING

Zoom appearance requests must be e-filed by the Friday before the hearing.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaWARNING

An amended complaint filed within 30 days after removal to replace a form complaint is deemed filed with the court's leave under FRCP 15(a)(2).

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaWARNING

Civil motions are heard on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. and must comply with Local Rules 6 and 7.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaWARNING

Request for junior lawyer oral argument must be filed at least 2 weeks before the scheduled hearing.

Judge Wesley L. HsucdcaWARNING

Notify Court at least 2 weeks before hearing if settlement discussions may moot motion; notify immediately if settlement reached.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Court generally will not rule on TRO applications for at least 48 hours (or two court days) after service, unless true emergency.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

ERISA court trial will be scheduled within 6 months of complaint filing unless good cause shown.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaWARNING

Opposition papers due on a Monday holiday may be filed the next Tuesday; reply papers may be filed the following Tuesday.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaWARNING

Parties must exchange proposed jury instructions 35 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaWARNING

Parties must exchange objections to jury instructions 28 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaWARNING

Parties must meet and confer regarding jury instructions 21 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaWARNING

Parties may file and email proposed voir dire questions to Chambers no later than 14 days before FPTC.

Judge John W. HolcombcdcaWARNING

Class certification motion deadline is set at scheduling conference or in scheduling order; if not set separately, it is the same as the dispositive motion deadline.

Judge Fred W. SlaughtercdcaINFO

Amended complaints replacing form complaints within 30 days of removal are deemed to have court's leave per FRCP 15(a)(2).

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaINFO

Trial briefs, if desired, must be filed at least 7 days before trial.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaINFO

Parties may opt to cut off expert discovery before summary judgment briefing.

Judge Michael W. FitzgeraldcdcaINFO

Trial briefs are optional and must be filed 7 calendar days before trial if submitted.

Magistrate Judge Patricia DonahuecdcaINFO

Special voir dire questions may be filed optionally by 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaINFO

The Court will not rule on TRO or injunction applications until at least 24 hours after service of the subject party, unless service is excused.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaINFO

Trial briefs may be filed at least 7 days before trial if desired.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaINFO

Summary judgment motions may be filed before the motion cutoff date.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaINFO

Bankruptcy appeals are deemed under submission when the appellant's reply brief is filed.

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaINFO

All deadlines are on Fridays; hearings are held on Fridays at 2:00 p.m.

Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. ChristensencdcaINFO

Counsel may optionally file special voir dire questions no later than 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Mónica Ramírez AlmadanicdcaINFO

Proposed voir dire questions may be filed at least 14 days before the FPTC, but filing is optional.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaINFO

Class action schedule should include a discovery cut-off before the class certification motion filing date.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaINFO

Travel ex parte applications should be submitted well in advance of the proposed travel date.

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaINFO

An amended complaint filed within 30 days of removal to replace a form complaint is deemed filed with the court's leave under FRCP 15(a)(2).

Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaINFO

Bankruptcy appeal is deemed under submission when appellant's reply brief is filed.

Judge Dale S. FischercdcaINFO

Bankruptcy appeal is deemed under submission when appellant's reply brief is filed.

Judge Cynthia ValenzuelacdcaINFO

Proposed case-specific voir dire questions may be filed at least 14 days before FPTC.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaINFO

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must also be filed after the conclusion of the trial.

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

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Judge Sarah J. Heidelca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Sarah J. Heidelca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Sarah J. Heidelca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Required FSC documents must be submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Sarah J. Heidelca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be served and submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Eric Harmonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial briefs must be filed no later than 48 hours before opening statement.

Judge Eric Harmonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

IDC statements must be filed at least 3 court days before the scheduled IDC.

Judge Eric Harmonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint FSC documents must be submitted at least 5 court days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Brock T. Hammondca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

A case management statement must be filed at least 15 days before the hearing.

Judge Brock T. Hammondca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must email final jury instructions and verdict form in Word, 14 point font to the judicial assistant no later than the Final Status Conference.

Judge Brock T. Hammondca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 21 days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Brock T. Hammondca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All Trial Readiness Documents must be filed and served no later than 7 court days before the FSC.

Judge Brock T. Hammondca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must jointly prepare and lodge an FSC Trial Notebook no later than 5 court days before the FSC.

Judge Lee W. Tsaoca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions must be filed within 3 business days of reserving a hearing date via the Court Reservation System, or the reservation is automatically cancelled.

Judge Lee W. Tsaoca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed and served no later than 15 calendar days before the case management conference.

Judge Lee W. Tsaoca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

If no court reporter is used at trial, parties must lodge a joint summary of the day’s proceedings by 8:30 a.m. on the next business day.

Judge Lee W. Tsaoca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must file joint FSC documents (jury statement, witness list, exhibit list, jury instructions, special verdict form) no later than 5 days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Christopher K. Luica-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial readiness documents are due 10 days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Christopher K. Luica-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed with timely statutory notice to be heard at FSC; opposition/reply briefs must comply with CCP 1005; noncompliance may result in continuance, denial, or striking.

Judge Jared D. Mosesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All Trial Readiness Documents must be filed and served no later than five court days before the FSC.

Judge Jared D. Mosesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statement must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the hearing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Electronic filings before midnight court day deemed filed that day; non-court day filings deemed filed next court day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exempted fee-based filings and opposition/reply papers must be filed by 4:30 PM; clerk hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM court days.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Facsimile filings received on holiday or after 4:30 PM court day deemed filed next court day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications filed after 8:45 a.m. in writs and receivers departments are not heard until the next court day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exempt parties' limited civil ex parte papers must be filed at Stanley Mosk courthouse by 11:00 a.m. with fees.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Limited unlawful detainer ex parte papers must be filed in Room 102 by 11:00 a.m. with fees.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Other limited civil ex parte papers filed after 1:45 p.m. are heard next court day; fees paid by 1:00 p.m., filed in Dept 94.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint case management statement (CM-110) must be filed 5 calendar days before initial case management conference.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Objections to research requests served by fax, personal service, or email must be received by Juvenile Court Presiding Judge within 15 calendar days of service.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Dependency court attorneys must file annual continuing education certification (Juvenile Form 4) by February 15.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written objections to official electronic recording as appeal record must be filed within 10 days of notification mailing.

Judge Curtis A. Kinca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint appendix must be lodged by the reply brief due date.

Judge Curtis A. Kinca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Curtis A. Kinca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Administrative record must be lodged by the reply brief due date.

Judge Michael B. Wilsonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing, with exceptions for self-represented litigants and CRC Rule 3.1203 applications.

Judge Michael B. Wilsonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte hearing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Section 170.6 challenges to direct calendar judges must be filed within 15 days (civil) or 10 days (criminal) of notice or first appearance, plus 5/10 days if notice served by mail.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Court reporter requests by fee waiver parties must be filed 10 calendar days before hearing/trial.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Facsimile filings received on holidays or after 4:30 PM on court days are deemed filed on the next court day.

Judge Alan B. Honeycuttca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

IDC briefs must be e-filed at least 2 court days prior to the IDC.

Judge Alan B. Honeycuttca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Supplemental brief for unresolved discovery disputes must be e-filed 5 court days prior to hearing.

Judge Alan B. Honeycuttca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Original deposition transcripts must be lodged with clerk on first day of trial.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written objections to official electronic recording as record must be filed within 10 days of notification mailing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Court must decide case within 90 days after submission.

Judge Ian C. Fusselmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Ian C. Fusselmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Ian C. Fusselmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

FSC required documents must be submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Cindy Pánucoca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions must be taken off calendar at least two business days prior to the hearing.

Judge Sarvenaz Baharca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Unlawful Detainer ex parte filings must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.

Judge Sarvenaz Baharca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to Unlawful Detainer ex parte motions must be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day, with no exceptions.

Judge Sarvenaz Baharca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be written, numbered, served on opposing parties, and e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Sarvenaz Baharca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Unlawful Detainer jury trial documents must be filed electronically 10 calendar days before trial; exempt parties may use paper.

Judge Sarvenaz Baharca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Settlement documents must be filed 2 court days before FSC; exempt parties may use printed copies.

Judge Sarvenaz Baharca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Court trial documents must be filed electronically 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use paper.

Judge Sarvenaz Baharca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be written, numbered, refer to moving party's numbers, and e-filed 5 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Sarvenaz Baharca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must lodge original deposition transcripts with the courtroom clerk before trial begins on the first day of trial.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Preliminary hearing transcripts must be filed by close of business on 10th day after defendant held to answer; if non-court day, by 10am next court day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Criminal informations must be filed in the courtroom where the case is set for arraignment.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Probation reports must be delivered to requesting judge by noon the court day before the hearing; extension requests must be in writing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written materials for sentencing must be lodged with court and served on opposing counsel by noon the court day before sentencing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Habeas corpus petitions are submitted for the 90-day rule at evidentiary hearing conclusion or when all supplemental briefing is filed.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Counsel must notify court of transcript discrepancies within 10 days of receipt.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Court must hold hearing on disputed transcript discrepancies within 2 days of notification, and issue findings within 5 days of hearing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial counsel must notify court if daily transcripts not received within 5 days of sentencing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Facility commander must provide written response to inmate complaint within 10 calendar days.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Sheriff must notify court of pro per privilege revocation request within 2 court days of hearing.

Judge William A. Crowfootca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge William A. Crowfootca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge William A. Crowfootca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must file a Joint Statement at least 5 court days before the IDC.

Judge William A. Crowfootca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must exchange all trial exhibits at least 18 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge William A. Crowfootca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer at least 11 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge William A. Crowfootca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed and served at least 5 court days before the FSC.

Judge Stephen I. Goorvitchca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing; self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing may file in person; fees must be paid before filing.

Judge Stephen I. Goorvitchca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

In administrative mandamus or traditional mandamus review, the record must be lodged by the reply brief due date.

Judge Stephen I. Goorvitchca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

The joint appendix must be lodged by the reply brief due date.

Judge Mark C. Kimca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Mark C. Kimca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents are due 10 days prior to the Final Status Conference.

Judge Mark C. Kimca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 10 days prior to the Final Status Conference; opposition and reply must be filed timely, and late motions will not be considered.

Judge Jerry B. Marshakca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed no later than 10:00 AM on the court day before the hearing.

Judge James I. Montgomery, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing; oppositions by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge James I. Montgomery, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the conference.

Judge James I. Montgomery, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Papers for a reserved motion must be filed within 3 days of reservation or the reservation is cancelled.

Judge James I. Montgomery, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All FSC documents must be filed/lodged in Dept. 516 at least 5 calendar days before the FSC and served early enough to be received before the FSC.

Judge James I. Montgomery, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must exchange all trial exhibits at least 18 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge Dean J. Kitchensca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statement must be filed at least 15 days before the case management conference hearing.

Judge Dean J. Kitchensca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Statement for informal discovery conference must be e-filed at least 5 court days before the conference.

Judge Dean J. Kitchensca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed and served 5 days before the final status conference.

Judge Dean J. Kitchensca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed with statutory notice for hearing at the final status conference.

Judge Jon R. Takasugica-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and noticed by 10 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Jon R. Takasugica-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day, with courtesy copies delivered to the courtroom.

Judge Jon R. Takasugica-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exhibits must be exchanged at least 5 calendar days before the FSC and lodged with the Court.

Judge Jon R. Takasugica-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Request for entry of default must be filed within 10 days after defendant's response time expires.

Judge Jon R. Takasugica-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Default judgment must be obtained within 45 days after entry of default.

Judge Jon R. Takasugica-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer within 30 days of the CMC hearing and file a CMC statement within 5 days of the hearing.

Judge Mike H. Madokoroca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Mike H. Madokoroca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition papers for electronically-filed ex parte applications must be filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Mike H. Madokoroca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a 1:30 P.M. hearing.

Judge Colin Leisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Colin Leisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge Colin Leisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must exchange trial exhibits 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Colin Leisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to discuss trial documents, stipulations, and settlement.

Judge Colin Leisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents (trial briefs, joint witness list, joint exhibit list, joint deposition designations) must be filed five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Julian C. Recanaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled CMC.

Judge Julian C. Recanaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.

Judge Julian C. Recanaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte written oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.

Judge Julian C. Recanaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

IDC responsive memoranda must be filed at least two court days prior to the scheduled IDC.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Represented parties must e-file ex parte applications with documentary support by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented parties must file ex parte documents with Department H or clerk’s office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be served and filed at least 7 calendar days prior to Final Status Conference.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed and served 14 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed 7 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Reply briefs to motions in limine may be filed 3 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed using Form CM-110 15 calendar days before CMC.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Declaration explaining incomplete service must be filed 7 days before CMC if not all defendants served.

Judge Allison L. Westfahl Kongca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties with fee waiver must file form SCLAC LACIV 269 10 calendar days before hearing to request court reporter.

Judge Jerrold Abelesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Jerrold Abelesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Michele E. Flurerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte papers should be filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing.

Judge Michele E. Flurerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Deposition transcripts must be lodged with the clerk before the witness testifies.

Judge Michele E. Flurerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Judgments must be prepared and lodged within 10 days of the verdict; objections to judgment must be filed within 10 days.

Judge Wendy L. Wilcoxca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Wendy L. Wilcoxca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented litigants must submit ex parte applications by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge Wendy L. Wilcoxca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be served 10 court days before FSC; oppositions 5 court days before FSC.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Counsel must clear probate note items by 3:30 p.m. two court days before the hearing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Central District opposition, reply, and motion-related papers may not be filed directly in the hearing courtroom.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All ex parte hearing documents and courtesy copies must be delivered to the Probate Clerk’s Office by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Counsel must meet and confer in person to prepare Joint Trial Statements 30 calendar days before trial.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint Trial Statements must be filed and served 10 calendar days before trial.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Separate Trial Statements must be filed and served 10 calendar days before trial if no joint statement is agreed.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Petitions to determine title to property will not be set for hearing sooner than six weeks from the date of filing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Within two court days of filing a compromise petition in civil department, must lodge physical copies of petition face page, proposed trust, and order with Probate Division.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trustee must file Notice of Commencement of Proceedings within 60 days of compromise approval, attaching required documents.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Medication capacity petitions are deemed filed when faxed to (323) 223-3538 and the filer calls the hearing coordinator to verify receipt.

Judge Marisa Hernandez-Sternca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 10 a.m. the day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt.

Judge Marisa Hernandez-Sternca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented parties may file ex parte applications by 11 a.m. on the same day as the hearing.

Judge David K. Reinertca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint discovery issue statement must be submitted at least 2 calendar days prior to IDC if no discovery motions are filed.

Judge David K. Reinertca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All trial exhibits must be exchanged 10 court days prior to the Final Status Conference.

Judge David K. Reinertca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Required trial documents must be filed and served 5 court days prior to the Final Status Conference.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Restraining Order applications must be filed by 3:30 p.m. to be heard the same day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

E-filed documents received before midnight on court days are deemed filed that day if accepted; non-court day filings deemed filed next court day if accepted.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exempt filings must be submitted to the clerk’s filing window by 4:30 p.m. each court day; clerk hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Separate exhibits for motions and trials must be lodged in time for the hearing, with return envelope or pick-up slip provided.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications follow General Order timing; exempt parties in Central District limited civil must file at Stanley Mosk Courthouse by 11:00 a.m.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

For judicial notice of district court files, notify clerk 5 days before hearing, file separate request in department, file received 2 days before hearing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Counsel must file a Notice of Status of Removed Case no earlier than 90 days after case removal to federal court.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must file a case management statement using Form CM-110 15 calendar days before the case management conference.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Counsel must file trial exhibit lists, jury instruction requests, witness lists, and proposed case statement 5 days before final status conference.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file Request for Trial Setting within 120 days after complaint in limited jurisdiction unlawful detainer cases.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Depositions must be lodged with trial clerk before trial commencement, unless signing is waived or certified.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Administrative record and joint appendix (if ordered) must be lodged when the petitioner’s reply brief is filed.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint case management statement (Form CM-110) must be filed 5 calendar days before initial case management conference.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file and serve final offer, defendant must file and serve final demand, at least 20 days before trial.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Arbitrator must file award with court by arbitration completion date, with proof of service.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial de novo request (Form ADR-102) must be filed within 60 days of arbitrator filing award, with proof of service.

Judge Wendy Changca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Counsel must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10am court day before hearing.

Judge Wendy Changca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte opposition counsel must e-file by 4pm day before hearing and deliver courtesy copy to Dept 410 by 4:30pm same day.

Judge Wendy Changca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the conference.

Judge Wendy Changca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint MCC statement must be filed at least 5 days before the MCC.

Judge Wendy Changca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All pretrial documents must be filed and served at least 5 calendar days before the final status conference.

Judge Karen Moskowitzca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Represented litigants must e-file ex parte applications and supporting documents by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing

Judge Karen Moskowitzca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented litigants must submit ex parte applications by 8:30 AM the day of the hearing

Judge Karen Moskowitzca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

CMC Statements must be filed no later than 15 calendar days prior to the CMC per CRC 3.725

Judge Karen Moskowitzca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Depositions must be lodged with the court clerk prior to the start of trial

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte support papers must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties represented by counsel must e-file written opposition to ex parte applications by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented parties must file ex parte support/opposition documents with Department A Judicial Assistant by 9:00 a.m. on hearing day, after paying applicable fee or with fee waiver.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statement using Form CM-110 must be filed 15 calendar days before Case Management Conference.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed and served 14 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file declaration 7 days before Case Management Conference explaining incomplete service of complaint.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint discovery dispute statement must be filed at least 7 calendar days before Informal Discovery Conference.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All trial readiness documents must be filed and served at least 14 calendar days before Final Status Conference, with courtesy copies provided to the Court.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed and served 7 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

Judge Daniel M. Crowleyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must file Case Management Conference Statements 15 days before the CMC.

Judge Daniel M. Crowleyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Papers for a reserved matter must be filed within 3 days of reservation or the reservation is cancelled.

Judge Daniel M. Crowleyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint IDC Statements must be e-filed 3 court days before the conference.

Judge Daniel M. Crowleyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial Readiness Documents must be filed at least 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Daniel M. Crowleyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial binders must be lodged 2 days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Daniel M. Crowleyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties with fee waiver must file Form FW-020 at least 10 days before hearing to request a court reporter.

Judge Sherry Powellca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled CMC.

Judge Sherry Powellca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.

Judge Sherry Powellca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written opposition to ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Daniel L. Alexanderca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

IDC joint report must be filed at least five court days before the informal discovery conference.

Judge Daniel L. Alexanderca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial readiness documents must be served and filed at least five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Litigants must file ex parte applications for unlawful detainer between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Barbara A. Meiersca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte motions must be submitted to the clerk at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Judge Barbara A. Meiersca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Final Status Conference documents must be filed at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to discuss trial documents, exhibits, motions in limine, and settlement.

Judge Edward B. Moreton, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must file and serve trial documents five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhuryca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.

Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhuryca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhuryca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed and served no later than 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhuryca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file completed Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum no later than 5 court days before the Initial Case Management Conference.

Judge Lynette Gridiron Winstonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing; opposition must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Ann H. Parkca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Responding party must file responsive IDC memorandum at least 2 court days before IDC.

Judge Ann H. Parkca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.

Judge Ann H. Parkca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Moving party must file IDC memorandum at least 5 court days before IDC.

Judge Ann H. Parkca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Robert B. Broadbeltca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing; opposition must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge Robert B. Broadbeltca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge Robert B. Broadbeltca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exhibits must be exchanged no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Robert B. Broadbeltca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed and served no later than four calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Susan Bryant-Deasonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing.

Judge Susan Bryant-Deasonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

If not all defendants are served, plaintiff must submit a declaration of service efforts 5 days prior to case management conference hearing.

Judge Susan Bryant-Deasonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

IDC joint briefs must be filed at least 2 court days prior to the hearing.

Judge Susan Bryant-Deasonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Deposition transcripts and discovery responses must be lodged with the court before trial.

Judge Susan Bryant-Deasonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed with timely statutory notice to be heard on the final status conference day.

Judge Mark A. Youngca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the day prior to the hearing.

Judge Mark A. Youngca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the scheduled hearing per CRC 3.725(a).

Judge Mark A. Youngca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

If not all defendants are served by the case management conference, plaintiff must submit a declaration to the court 5 days prior explaining service efforts.

Judge Mark A. Youngca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Jury trial documents (operative pleadings, joint witness list, joint exhibit list, optional trial brief) must be filed 5 court days before the final status conference; court trials require filing those documents.

Judge Mark A. Youngca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial briefs must be filed at least 5 court days before the final status conference for court trials.

Judge Mark A. Youngca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Requests for more than 35 jurors or juror pre-screening must be made to the Court at least 20 days before the trial date.

Judge Mark A. Youngca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Proof of jury fee payment must be provided to the clerk by the next day before trial can resume.

Judge Mark A. Youngca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

IDC joint briefs must be filed at least 2 court days before the IDC hearing.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the CMC.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exhibits must be exchanged 18 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed 5 court days before the FSC.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine binder must be lodged 3 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial binder must be lodged 3 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must exchange initial disclosures within 60 days of the discovery order.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must produce documents within 60 days of the discovery order.

Judge Richard S. Kemalyanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the conference.

Judge Richard S. Kemalyanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All trial documents must be filed and served at least 10 days before the FSC.

Judge Richard S. Kemalyanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Failure to timely file a joint exhibit list may result in exclusion of exhibits at trial.

Judge Elihu M. Berleca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file a Petition for Coordination of Add-On cases within 10 days of filing the complaint.

Judge Elihu M. Berleca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Objections to add-on petitions must be filed within 10 days of the petition.

Judge Elihu M. Berleca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Electronic service before 11:59 PM PST is deemed served that day; after 11:59 PM PST is deemed served the next court day.

Judge Elihu M. Berleca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications may be filed any court day but must be served and filed by 10:00 a.m.

Judge Elihu M. Berleca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Testimony designations must be lodged at least five days before the Final Status Conference via USB drive or hard copy in 3-ring binders.

Judge Ralph C. Hoferca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions reserved on the Court Reservation System are taken off calendar if pleadings are not filed within 3 days of the reservation date.

Judge Ralph C. Hoferca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must electronically file Final Status Conference trial documents no later than 7 court days before the FSC.

Judge Ralph C. Hoferca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum no later than 5 court days before the Initial Case Management Conference.

Judge Ralph C. Hoferca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must file and serve a proposed protective order within 5 days of this Order if seeking to protect discovery information.

Judge Ralph C. Hoferca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Documents not included in the original structured settlement transfer petition must be filed and served at least 20 days before the hearing.

Judge Ralph C. Hoferca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written responses to structured settlement transfer petition must be filed at least 15 days after service of the transferee’s notice.

Judge Ralph C. Hoferca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Petition will be dismissed without prejudice if required documents are not filed and served at least 20 days before the hearing.

Judge Michael Shultzca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Michael Shultzca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte opposition must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Petition to Set Aside/Vacate adoption must be filed within 5 years of adoption order entry.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Department must file report with court within 60 days of notice in set aside/vacate adoption cases.

Judge Michael E. Whitakerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Michael E. Whitakerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Michael E. Whitakerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

CMC statements must be filed and served on all parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC.

Judge Michael E. Whitakerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint Status Conference reports must be filed no later than 5 court days before the conference.

Judge Steve Cochranca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:oo a.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Steve Cochranca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Section 170.6 challenges to direct calendar judges in civil cases must be made within 15 days of notice of all-purpose assignment or first appearance, with extensions for mail service.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

For writs and receivers court provisional remedy cases assigned to unlimited civil courts, 170.6 challenges may be made before hearing, or at least 5 days before hearing if judge known 10 days prior.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

For Central District Specialized Civil Courts (limited civil, unlawful detainer, personal injury), 170.6 challenges may be made before hearing, or at least 5 days before hearing if judge known 10 days prior.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

For other districts' unlimited civil courts, 170.6 challenges follow the 15-day rule; for Specialized Civil Courts in other districts, challenges may be made before hearing or at least 5 days before hearing if judge known 10 days prior.

Judge Frank M. Tavelmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Frank M. Tavelmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge Tamara Hallca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Tamara Hallca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Brian F. Gasdiaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions must be filed within 3 business days of CRS reservation or reservation is cancelled.

Judge Brian F. Gasdiaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 AM court day before hearing.

Judge Brian F. Gasdiaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the scheduled conference.

Judge Tiana J. Murilloca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed within 3 days of reserving a hearing date, or the reservation will be cancelled.

Judge Tiana J. Murilloca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer 30 days before CMC and file timely CMC statements including case nature, discovery timeline, and agreements; non-compliance may result in $250 sanctions per violation.

Judge Tiana J. Murilloca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All trial readiness documents must be served and filed at least 5 court days before the Final Status Conference, including trial briefs, motions in limine, joint statements, witness lists, jury instructions, verdict forms, exhibit lists, deposition designations, and stipulations.

Judge Tiana J. Murilloca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Visual aids for closing arguments must be disclosed to opposing counsel by 8:30 AM on the day of closing arguments, or the Court may prohibit their use.

Judge Huey P. Cottonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All party Mandatory Settlement Conference briefs must be filed five court days before the MSC.

Judge Huey P. Cottonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Request for Dismissal must be filed within 21 days of case resolution.

Judge Huey P. Cottonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine, trial briefs, witness lists, exhibit lists, and jury instructions must be filed 5 days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Benjamin P. Hernandez-Sternca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing and served by email.

Judge Benjamin P. Hernandez-Sternca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications must be e-filed and e-served by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Benjamin P. Hernandez-Sternca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial readiness documents must be served and filed at least 7 court days before the FSC.

Judge Doreen B. Boxerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.

Judge Doreen B. Boxerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented litigants and those exempt from e-filing must file ex parte applications in person by 11:00 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge Doreen B. Boxerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must exchange all trial exhibits at least 18 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge Doreen B. Boxerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial Binders must be delivered to the courtroom at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge Doreen B. Boxerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed and served at least 5 calendar days before the FSC.

Judge Doreen B. Boxerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial Binder must be lodged at least 5 days before each FSC.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to a motion in limine must be filed no later than the FSC.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Each party must file a case management statement at least 15 days before the CMC.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint brief for IDC must be submitted at least three court days before the IDC.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be served and submitted five court days before the FSC or they are untimely.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial briefs must be filed by the FSC.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

For court trials, trial brief must be filed by the FSC.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial readiness documents must be submitted five court days before the FSC.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Stipulations and orders for continuance must be e-filed at least 7 court days prior to the hearing date to be continued.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 days prior to the hearing per CRC 3.725(a).

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

If defendants not served by CMC, plaintiff must submit declaration of service efforts 5 days prior to hearing.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions must be filed within two days of reserving the hearing date, or reservation may be cancelled.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

IDC joint brief must be provided to the court at least two court days prior to the hearing.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed five court days before the final status conference.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial briefs are required in court trials, filed at least 5 court days before FSC; optional in jury trials.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Proof of jury fee payment must be provided to clerk no later than the day before trial resumes.

Judge Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Deposition transcripts and discovery responses must be lodged with the court before trial.

Judge Bernie C. LaFortezaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 10 court days before FSC, oppositions 5 days before.

Judge Valerie Salkinca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint daily trial testimony summaries must be submitted by 4 PM on the next court day if no court reporter/electronic recording.

Judge Valerie Salkinca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed and served at least 10 court days before FSC; oppositions at least 5 court days before FSC.

Judge Valerie Salkinca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed and served at least 5 court days before the final status conference.

Judge Valerie Salkinca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Original or certified depositions must be lodged with the Court before trial starts.

Judge Melvin D. Sandvigca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Melvin D. Sandvigca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing, with courtesy copies brought to the courtroom before the hearing.

Judge Randolph M. Hammockca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All FSC documents must be filed at least 5 court days before the conference and served early enough to be received before the conference.

Judge Randolph M. Hammockca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine and oppositions must be filed by the FSC date or comply with CCP Section 1005 notice; heard on first day of trial.

Judge Randolph M. Hammockca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All trial documents must be filed at least 5 court days before the trial date and served early enough to be received before trial.

Judge Randolph M. Hammockca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must exchange all exhibits (except impeachment) within 10 days of the trial date.

Judge Randolph M. Hammockca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must produce specified documents within 30 days of the order.

Judge Andrew E. Cooperca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and proposed order must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Andrew E. Cooperca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Andrew E. Cooperca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Mandatory settlement briefs must be filed directly in the courtroom at least 5 calendar days before the MSC.

Judge Andrew E. Cooperca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Settlement or dismissal filings must be e-filed 2 court days before FSC; exempt parties may file printed copy.

Judge Andrew E. Cooperca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Court trial documents (MILs, trial briefs, joint witness/exhibit lists) must be e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use electronic or paper.

Judge Andrew E. Cooperca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Jury trial documents must be e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use electronic or paper filing.

Judge Andrew E. Cooperca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be written, numbered, served on all parties, and e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Andrew E. Cooperca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

MIL oppositions must be written, numbered, served, and e-filed by represented parties 5 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may file by paper.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 5 court days before the final status conference.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Pre-trial documents must be filed 5 court days before the final status conference.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Counsel must serve and file pre-marked exhibit lists, jury instruction requests, trial witness lists, and proposed case statement 5 days before the final status conference.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

A joint exhibit list must be filed 5 court days before the final status conference.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed no less than 5 court days before trial.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint jury instructions must be filed 5 court days before the final status conference.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint witness list with time estimates must be filed 5 court days before the final status conference.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint special verdict or general verdict form must be filed 5 court days before the final status conference.

Judge Gregory W. Alarconca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All original depositions must be lodged with the court before trial starts.

Judge Michael J. O'Garaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications, supporting documents, and proposed order must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Michael J. O'Garaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Michael J. O'Garaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented parties may e-file ex parte documents by 10:00 a.m. before the hearing or hand-deliver to Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. hearing day.

Judge Michael J. O'Garaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement must be e-filed at least 2 court days before FSC to avoid appearance.

Judge Michael J. O'Garaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Court trial documents (MILs, trial briefs, witness list, exhibit list) must be filed 10 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Michael J. O'Garaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Jury trial documents must be filed 10 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Michael J. O'Garaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC; oppositions e-filed 5 calendar days before FSC.

Judge Michael J. O'Garaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Proposed protective order must be served and filed within 5 days of the order.

Judge Kevin C. Brazileca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications (non-exempt) must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.

Judge Kevin C. Brazileca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the hearing.

Judge Salvatore Sirnaca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint trial documents must be filed five court days before the Final Status Conference (FSC).

Judge Ruth Ann Kwanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day prior to the hearing.

Judge Theresa M. Traberca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Notice of Settlement must be filed promptly; hearing dates for approval motions are firm.

Judge Theresa M. Traberca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed and served before 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing; opposition must be filed and served before 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge Theresa M. Traberca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All Final Status Conference documents (except motions) must be filed at least 5 court days in advance.

Judge Theresa M. Traberca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be filed and served with proper notice and set for hearing on the FSC date.

Judge Jonathan H. Eisenmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from e-filing.

Judge Jonathan H. Eisenmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition papers for e-filed ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:00 PM the day before the hearing.

Judge Jonathan H. Eisenmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented or exempt parties must file ex parte applications and oppositions in the Clerk’s Office by 11:00 AM on the hearing date.

Judge Jonathan H. Eisenmanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be e-filed at least 10 days prior to the trial date and viewable by the court on the trial date.

Judge James C. Chalfantca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications have a cut-off time of 8:45 a.m. on the hearing date; electronic filings must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. the day before.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Electronic filings before midnight on court days deemed filed that day if accepted; filings on non-court days deemed filed next court day if accepted.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exempted filings must be submitted to clerk’s window by 4:30 p.m. each court day; clerk’s office open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Separate exhibits for motions/trials must be lodged with court in time for hearing or as court orders.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications subject to e-filing must follow General Order timing; exempt Central District parties must file limited civil ex parte at Stanley Mosk by 11:00 a.m.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties establishing trust via compromise petition must lodge petition face page, trust instrument, and proposed order with Probate Division within 2 court days of petition filing.

Judge Tony L. Richardsonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

At least 5 court days before the FSC, parties must serve and file trial briefs, motions in limine, joint statement, joint witness list, joint jury instructions, joint verdict forms, joint exhibit list, deposition designations, and stipulations.

Judge Tony L. Richardsonca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exhibits must be exchanged at least 5 calendar days before the FSC and lodged with the Court on the first day of trial.

Judge Shirley K. Watkinsca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Complaints and answers cannot be deemed filed as an attachment to another document.

Judge Shirley K. Watkinsca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case Management Conference statements must be filed no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC per CRC 3.725.

Judge Shirley K. Watkinsca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

The proposed order for a private court reporter must be received by the court before the hearing.

Judge Shirley K. Watkinsca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Jury fee payments or waiver requests must be filed 30 days before trial.

Judge Shirley K. Watkinsca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Depositions must be lodged before trial with a Notice of Lodging Depositions.

Judge Shirley K. Watkinsca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in Limine must be filed 16 court days (business days) before the FSC hearing.

Judge Alison Mackenzieca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 AM the court day before the hearing.

Judge Alison Mackenzieca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 AM the day of the hearing.

Judge Alison Mackenzieca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties with fee waivers must file form FW-020 at least 10 calendar days before hearing/trial to request a court reporter.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

In-person filing of exempt e-filing documents accepted 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

E-filings accepted 24/7; filings before midnight deemed filed same business day, after midnight next business day.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Rejected e-filings must be corrected and resubmitted; court relief required for untimely filing due to rejection.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions must be filed within 3 business days of reserving hearing date; reservation cancelled if not filed in time.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications due 10 AM day before hearing; opposition due 8:30 AM day of hearing; courtesy copy of opposition required day of hearing.

Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications may be e-filed or hand-delivered by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing date.

Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 am and must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewisca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications may be e-filed or hand-delivered by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing date.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte TRO and DVPA applications may be presented 8:30-11:30 AM and 1:30-3:30 PM on court days.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Non-TRO ex parte applications with notice must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the noticed day; without notice, by 10:00 a.m. on the day the order is sought.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to noticed ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the noticed day via specified methods with advance appointment.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Objections to proposed judgments must be filed within 10 days of service.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Peremptory challenge to Family Court Services Specialist must be filed within 10 court days of notification service.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Evaluator must file Declaration FL-326 in clerk's office within 10 days of appointment, before starting evaluation.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Peremptory challenge to appointed Evaluator must be filed within 10 court days of appointment notice.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Evaluators on Evaluator List must complete child custody evaluation report within 14 weeks of appointment.

Judge Michael Smallca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint trial readiness documents must be served and filed at least five court days before the FSC.

Judge Michael Smallca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the Case Management Conference.

Judge Michael Smallca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 am on the court day before the hearing.

Judge Ronald F. Frankca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday in clerk's office Room 1401; hard deadline, no exceptions.

Judge Ronald F. Frankca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Attorneys may electronically file ex parte applications by 10 a.m. the day prior to the hearing.

Judge Ronald F. Frankca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

All responsive pleadings must be filed by noon the day prior to the motion hearing, or the Court may not consider the response.

Judge David B. Gelfoundca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge David B. Gelfoundca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge David B. Gelfoundca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Settled actions require e-filing Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least 2 court days before FSC to waive appearance.

Judge David B. Gelfoundca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Court trial documents (motions in limine, trial briefs, joint witness/exhibit lists) must be filed 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use paper.

Judge David B. Gelfoundca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Jury trial documents (motions in limine, trial briefs, joint lists, statements, instructions, verdict forms) must be filed 10 calendar days before FSC; exempt parties may use paper.

Judge Daniel S. Murphyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Daniel S. Murphyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte opposition must be filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Daniel S. Murphyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be served and filed 5 court days before final status conference; opposition by FSC, reply by Friday before trial.

Judge Teresa A. Beaudetca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine and certain other motions must be filed and served with sufficient notice under CCP 1005 to be heard no later than the FSC.

Judge Teresa A. Beaudetca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial Documents must be filed and served on the fifth court day prior to the FSC.

Judge Teresa A. Beaudetca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Initial exchange of Joint Exhibit List must include objection column and occur sufficiently in advance of final filing to allow meet and confer.

Judge Upinder S. Kalraca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.

Judge Upinder S. Kalraca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Virginia Keenyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statement must be filed at least 15 days before the hearing.

Judge Virginia Keenyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Remote check-in must be completed by 8:30 a.m.

Judge Virginia Keenyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed and served 5 days before the FSC.

Judge Virginia Keenyca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed with statutory notice for hearing at the FSC.

Judge Andrew Esbenshadeca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Self-represented litigants must pay ex parte fees by 8:30 a.m. and submit papers to the Judicial Assistant by 8:45 a.m. on the hearing date.

Judge Andrew Esbenshadeca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer and eFile trial documents no later than 5 court days before the FSC.

Judge David W. Swiftca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case management statements must be filed at least 15 days before the hearing.

Judge David W. Swiftca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex Parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing, with courtesy copies delivered the morning of the hearing.

Judge David W. Swiftca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file a declaration of service efforts 5 days before CMC if all defendants are not served.

Judge David W. Swiftca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial briefs are required for court trials, filed 5 court days before FSC; optional for jury trials.

Judge David W. Swiftca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Requests for >35 jurors or jury pre-screening must be made 20 days before trial.

Judge David W. Swiftca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Jury trial documents filed 5 court days before FSC; court trial requires operative pleadings, joint witness/exhibit lists, trial briefs filed 5 days before FSC.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Law and motion documents must be filed via lacourt.org by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the scheduled hearing.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

IDC statements must be filed and served at least 3 court days before the scheduled IDC.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Case Management Conference statements must be filed no later than 15 calendar days prior to the conference.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be e-filed 5 days prior to the Final Status Conference.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 5 days prior to the Final Status Conference hearing date.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Required FSC documents must be submitted 5 court days prior to the Final Status Conference.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Joint daily summaries of testimony must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the next court day.

Judge Sarah J. Heidelca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Oppositions to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Final Status Conference.

Judge Eric Harmonca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Court reporter requests by fee waiver recipients must be filed at least 10 calendar days before the hearing or trial.

Judge Brock T. Hammondca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Electronically filed documents may take 2-3 business days to appear on the docket; parties should not wait until the day before a hearing to file.

Judge Brock T. Hammondca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Scheduling an IDC does not extend the time to file a motion to compel; parties should stipulate to extend time.

Judge Brock T. Hammondca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Specific voir dire questions must be filed at least 5 court days before the FSC.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Acts required by court rules or orders falling on legal holidays may be performed on the next court day.

Judge Stephen I. Goorvitchca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

The court encourages ex parte applications to be filed at least three court days in advance unless exigent circumstances require a shorter timeline.

Judge James I. Montgomery, Jrca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

A joint statement on discovery issues is due within 3 court days of the Informal Discovery Conference.

Judge Dean J. Kitchensca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Participating in an informal discovery conference does not extend the deadline to file a motion to compel.

Judge Dean J. Kitchensca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Requests for more than 35 jurors or prescreening must be made at least 20 days before trial.

Judge Dean J. Kitchensca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Objections to jury questions or requests for additional questions must be submitted in writing by the final status conference.

Judge Dean J. Kitchensca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Special verdict form should be submitted 5 days before the final status conference.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Parties with fee waiver must file form LASC LACIV 269 at least 10 calendar days before hearing or trial to request official court reporter.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Depositions may be noticed 61 days or more after the discovery order.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Third-party discovery may be conducted 61 days or more after the discovery order.

Judge Thomas D. Longca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

A proposed protective order must be filed within 5 days of the discovery order if needed.

Judge Richard S. Kemalyanca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Trial counsel must meet and confer at least 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference.

Judge Richard S. Kemalyanca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Trial binders must be picked up within 2 weeks of filing Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.

Judge Richard S. Kemalyanca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Fee waiver recipients must request a court reporter by filing form FW-020 at least 10 court days before trial or hearing.

Judge Elihu M. Berleca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

The court holds the petition for 10 days; if no objection, the case is added without a hearing.

Judge Elihu M. Berleca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Plaintiff's counsel must file a notice of the court's coordination order within 10 days of its issuance.

Judge Michael Shultzca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Case Management Statements must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the CMC.

Judge Huey P. Cottonca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

IDC dispute summaries must be delivered to the Court 24 hours before the scheduled conference.

Judge Doreen B. Boxerca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Proposed judgments are held for 10-15 days and proposed orders for 5-10 days before signing.

Judge Doreen B. Boxerca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Trial binders lodged before settlement must be picked up within 2 weeks of filing the Notice of Settlement.

Judge Valerie Salkinca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Fee waiver court reporter requests must be filed at least 10 calendar days before hearing/trial.

Judge Randolph M. Hammockca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Parties seeking a protective order for produced documents must file a proposed order within 5 days and meet and confer.

Judge Randolph M. Hammockca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Responding party may voluntarily serve supplemental responses to discovery requests at issue in a motion to compel further responses by a specified date.

Judge Theresa M. Traberca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Supplemental filings on approval motions should be filed in advance of the hearing date when possible.

Judge Upinder S. Kalraca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Responding party's IDC memorandum must be filed and served at least two court days before the IDC.

Judge Upinder S. Kalraca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Moving party's IDC memorandum must be filed and served at least four court days before the IDC.

Judge Upinder S. Kalraca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Joint FSC documents must be submitted five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Judge Upinder S. Kalraca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Expert declarations under CCP § 2034.260 must be submitted to court and opposing counsel by the FSC.

Judge Upinder S. Kalraca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Court reporter request form FW-020 must be filed 10 calendar days before hearing or trial.

Judge Virginia Keenyca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Fee waiver parties may request a court reporter at least 10 days before the hearing using form LACIV269.

Judge Virginia Keenyca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Special verdict form should be submitted 5 days before the FSC.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Fee waiver court reporter requests should be filed at least 10 calendar days before the hearing or trial.

Judge Nicole M. Heesemanca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

Depositions should be lodged with the clerk before the start of trial.

Judge Sarah J. Heidelca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Replies to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Friday before the trial date.

Judge Bruce G. Iwasakica-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Law and motion matters are heard Tuesday through Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Judge Bruce G. Iwasakica-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Ex parte applications are heard each day at 8:30 a.m.

Judge Bruce G. Iwasakica-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Counsel must call Department 14 as soon as possible to take a matter off calendar and then file and serve a notice that the matter is off calendar.

Judge Mark C. Kimca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Judgments are held for 15 days after filing to allow for objections.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Parties may stipulate to file and exchange final offers/demands at the end of the mandatory settlement conference.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Parties requiring disability accommodations must file Judicial Council Form MC-410 at least 5 court days in advance.

Judge Bryant Y. Yangca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Moving party may file reply brief for motions in limine 3 calendar days before Final Status Conference.

Judge Daniel M. Crowleyca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the docket.

Judge Ralph C. Hoferca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Signed court documents are available online 24 to 48 hours after they are signed.

Judge Michael E. Whitakerca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

E-filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the court’s docket after submission.

Judge William E. Weinbergerca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Replies to motions in limine may be filed no later than the Friday before trial.

Judge Kevin C. Brazileca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Proposed judgments are held 10-15 days, proposed orders 5-10 days before signing to allow for objections.

Judge Alison Mackenzieca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Scheduling an IDC tolls the discovery motion filing deadline until further court order.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

Court processes most e-filings within 2 business days; complex documents may take longer.

Northern District of California

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Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Joint case management statement must be filed one week before the conference.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Joint pretrial statement must be filed and served at least 7 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed no later than 21 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed no later than 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Jury voir dire questions, proposed jury instructions, and proposed jury verdict forms must be filed and served at least 7 days before pretrial conference.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Trial briefs must be filed at least 7 calendar days before trial.

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

Trial briefs, proposed findings, joint exhibit list, pretrial statement, and motions in limine must be filed 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

Joint designations of deposition testimony must be filed 7 days before trial.

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

Exhibits must be uploaded to Box.com storage 5 days before trial.

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

Admitted exhibits must be uploaded to Box.com storage 7 days after trial.

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

Proposed order for bringing exhibit equipment must be filed 14 days before trial.

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

Proposed supplemental juror questionnaire must be filed 21 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

Proposed jury instructions must be filed 21 days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

First notice of objection must be provided one court day before trial.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Sentencing Memoranda must be filed 7 calendar days before sentencing.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Responses to Sentencing Memoranda must be filed 5 calendar days before sentencing.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Proposed final pretrial order must be filed 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Joint pretrial order must be filed 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine and oppositions must be filed 14 calendar days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Parties must file all trial exhibits within ten days of the verdict and meet and confer to coordinate filing.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.ndcaCRITICAL

Pretrial filings must be filed no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.ndcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 21 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.ndcaCRITICAL

Opposition to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.ndcaCRITICAL

Parties must disclose witnesses and exhibits by noon the day before they intend to call them.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Proposed final pretrial order must be filed 14 calendar days before the final pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Additional pretrial materials (instructions, trial brief, etc.) must be filed 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine and oppositions must be filed 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaCRITICAL

All trial exhibits must be filed within ten days of verdict; parties must meet and confer to coordinate.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Requests to conduct proceedings in person must be filed at least seven days before the scheduled date and as an administrative motion if not stipulated.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

All filing deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. unless the Court orders otherwise.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a joint case management statement at least seven calendar days before a scheduled case management conference unless the Court sets a different deadline.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Depositions of fact witnesses must be noticed at least 30 days before the close of fact discovery.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

The reply (fourth) brief in cross-motions for summary judgment or Rule 52 must be filed at least 21 days before the scheduled hearing date.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Requests for telephonic appearance must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled appearance, or will be denied absent extraordinary circumstances and good cause.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Post-distribution accounting for class action settlements must be filed within 21 days after distribution of settlement funds.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Motion must be filed within three business days of receiving reservation confirmation email; otherwise reservation expires.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

All filing deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Zoom appearance request must be filed at least one week before the hearing.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Joint case management statement must be filed at least 18 calendar days before the CMC.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

The fourth cross-motion brief must be filed at least 21 days before the hearing.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

A post-distribution accounting must be filed within 21 days after distribution of settlement funds.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Materials used at hearings or case management conferences must be e-filed within seven days.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaCRITICAL

Parties must file joint or separate proposed jury questionnaire questions 21 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaCRITICAL

Two days before a witness testifies, by 5:00 PM, counsel must exchange lists of witnesses and direct examination exhibits for the next two court days.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaCRITICAL

By 8:00 PM on the same day, opposing counsel must provide written objections and identify cross-examination exhibits.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaCRITICAL

Briefing on unresolved issues due by 6:00 PM the day before witness testifies.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Objections to opening statement visuals must be filed by 8:00 a.m. the next business day after exchange.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Counsel must give written notice of the order of witnesses and exhibits for the next court day by 2:00 p.m.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Parties must notify the court of objections to exhibits by 4:00 p.m.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Objections to exhibits in complex cases are due the next day at 8:00 a.m.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Stipulated facts and conclusions of law must be filed no later than 63 days before the final pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Plaintiff's opening brief in bench trial is due 49 days before the final pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Defendant's opposition in bench trial is due 14 days after the opening brief deadline.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Plaintiff's reply in bench trial is due 14 days after the opposition deadline.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaCRITICAL

Defendant's reply in bench trial is due 7 days after the plaintiff's reply deadline.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Joint pretrial conference statement must be filed at least 21 days before the final pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Pretrial materials must be filed at least 21 days before the final pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Pretrial conference is held 4 Tuesdays before trial at 2:30 pm.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Objections must be filed 10 days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Joint pretrial conference statement and trial briefs due 21 days before pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Last day to hear dispositive motions is 10 Thursdays before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Last day to file dispositive motions is 35 days before the hearing on dispositive motions.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Expert discovery closes 21 days after rebuttal expert disclosure.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Rebuttal expert disclosure due 21 days after expert disclosure.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Expert disclosure due on the same date as the close of non-expert discovery.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Non-expert discovery closes on the Thursday after 10 Thursdays before the last day to hear dispositive motions.

Senior Judge Phyllis J. HamiltonndcaCRITICAL

Removing defendant must file a submission within 10 days of removal.

Senior Judge Phyllis J. HamiltonndcaCRITICAL

Motion to remand based on non-jurisdictional defects must be filed within 30 days after removal.

Magistrate Judge Susan van KeulenndcaCRITICAL

File administrative motion to appear by Zoom at least 5 days before hearing.

Magistrate Judge Susan van KeulenndcaCRITICAL

File consent or declination by deadlines in Civil Local Rule 73-1(a).

Magistrate Judge Susan van KeulenndcaCRITICAL

File consent or declination simultaneously with any dispositive motion.

Magistrate Judge Susan van KeulenndcaCRITICAL

Joint case management statement due one week before case management conference.

Senior Judge Susan IllstonndcaCRITICAL

Proof of service must be filed within 95 days after filing the complaint.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be served (not filed) 21 days before the pretrial conference; oppositions 14 days before.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Unresolved motions in limine must be filed at least 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

A joint pretrial conference statement must be filed at least 7 days before the pretrial conference, addressing all 15 issues in Local Rule 17.1-1(b).

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

Joint case management statement must be filed one week before the conference.

Judge Beth Labson FreemanndcaCRITICAL

Joint Pretrial Statement and Order must be filed at least 14 days before the final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Beth Labson FreemanndcaCRITICAL

Jury materials must be filed and served at least 7 days before the final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Beth Labson FreemanndcaCRITICAL

Trial briefs must be submitted at least 7 days before trial.

Judge James DonatondcaCRITICAL

Pretrial documents must be filed no later than 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge James DonatondcaCRITICAL

Email Microsoft Word version of proposed jury instructions and verdict form to jdpo@cand.uscourts.gov by noon the day after the pretrial filings due date.

Judge James DonatondcaCRITICAL

Email Microsoft Word version of proposed voir dire questions to jdpo@cand.uscourts.gov by noon the day after the pretrial filings due date.

Judge James DonatondcaCRITICAL

Parties must jointly file deposition excerpts and discovery responses to be offered at trial no later than 5 days before trial; counter-designations and objections due same deadline.

Judge Richard SeeborgndcaCRITICAL

Parties must file and serve the Joint Pretrial Statement and Proposed Order at least 10 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Judge Richard SeeborgndcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 10 days before final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Richard SeeborgndcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 3 days before final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaCRITICAL

Parties must file a Joint Case Management Statement seven days before the initial and any further case management conferences.

Senior Judge Phyllis J. HamiltonndcaCRITICAL

Motion for leave to designate additional claim construction terms must be filed at least two weeks before joint statement deadline and must show good cause.

Senior Judge Phyllis J. HamiltonndcaCRITICAL

Opening briefs for claim construction must be filed at least six weeks before the claim construction hearing.

Senior Judge Phyllis J. HamiltonndcaCRITICAL

Case management statement must be filed 7 calendar days before the subsequent case management conference.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Stipulated briefing schedules must have all briefing completed at least 7 days before the hearing date.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Non-sentencing motions must be filed at least 21 days before the hearing date if no stipulated briefing schedule is in place.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Opposition briefs must be filed at least 14 days before the hearing date in the absence of a stipulated briefing schedule.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Reply briefs must be filed at least 7 days before the hearing date in the absence of a stipulated briefing schedule.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed and served at least 14 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed and served no later than 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Motions must be filed within 3 business days (excluding weekends and court holidays) after the hearing reservation confirmation email, or the reservation expires.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

All filing deadlines are set for 5:00 p.m. unless the Court orders otherwise.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to administrative motions to enlarge page limits must be filed by 12:00 p.m. one business day before deadline or per Local Rule 7-11, whichever is sooner.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Motions must be filed no later than three business days (excluding weekends and court holidays) after the reservation confirmation email.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

All filing deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. local time unless the court orders otherwise.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Joint case management statements must be filed at least 18 calendar days before the scheduled case management conference, unless the Court sets a different deadline.

Judge Noël WisendcaCRITICAL

Post-distribution accounting for class action settlements must be filed within 21 calendar days after the distribution of settlement funds.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Joint case management statements must be filed 7 days before initial CMC; updated joint statements 7 days before subsequent CMCs. Pro se litigants may file separate statements.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Proposed orders must be submitted at the same time as the corresponding motion or opposition.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Joint letter briefs for confidentiality designations must be filed within 21 days of challenge or 14 days after agreeing meet and confer won't work; failure waives the confidentiality designation.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Cross-motions for summary judgment limited to 25 pages and must be filed 14 days after the motion.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Reply to summary judgment motion limited to 15 pages and must be filed 7 days after opposition.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Omnibus sealing stipulations, declarations supporting sealing requests, and proposed orders on sealing requests must be filed within 14 calendar days of the conclusion of briefing on the underlying motion or filing.

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

Parties must refile documents ordered unsealed by the Court within 7 days of the Court's order.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be filed 7 calendar days before the final pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Proposed findings must be filed at least 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Trial brief must be filed 7 calendar days before the final pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Collated motion in limine and opposition must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Admitted trial exhibits must be filed on the docket within 10 days of the verdict.

Magistrate Judge Robert M. IllmanndcaCRITICAL

Settlement Conference Statement must be submitted no later than 14 calendar days before the conference.

Magistrate Judge Robert M. IllmanndcaCRITICAL

Plaintiff must serve settlement demand in writing no later than 14 days before the conference.

Magistrate Judge Robert M. IllmanndcaCRITICAL

Defendant must respond to settlement demand in writing no later than 7 days before the conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 21 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed at least 14 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Replies to motions in limine must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Joint proposed jury instructions must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the pretrial conference in jury trials.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Joint proposed special verdict form must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the pretrial conference in jury trials.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaCRITICAL

Deposition packet must be provided to Court at least 2 calendar days before proffer.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaCRITICAL

Parties must file and serve joint pretrial statement at least 7 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaCRITICAL

First notice of objection must be provided one court day before trial.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaWARNING

Depositions may be noticed at least 10 days in advance.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaWARNING

Subpoenas for deposition documents should be served at least 30 days before deposition, with pre-deposition inspection arranged.

Judge P. Casey PittsndcaWARNING

Parties must stipulate to a briefing schedule that allows at least 21 days between the final filing and the hearing.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.ndcaWARNING

Transcript order form must be e-filed at least 14 days before trial if daily transcript or real-time reporting is desired.

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr.ndcaWARNING

Parties must file a written request and proposed order at least seven days before trial to bring additional technology into the courthouse.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaWARNING

Technology request must be filed no later than 7 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Laurel BeelerndcaWARNING

In complex cases, the court may require notice of witnesses and exhibits two court days before testimony by 2:00 p.m.

Senior Judge Phyllis J. HamiltonndcaWARNING

Plaintiff may file a response to defendant's submission within 10 days.

Judge James DonatondcaWARNING

Parties should settle no later than 24 hours before jury pool appears or before close of business Friday; late settlement may result in jury cost sanctions.

Judge Richard SeeborgndcaWARNING

Deposition and discovery designations must be filed at least 5 days before trial.

Judge Richard SeeborgndcaWARNING

Jury voir dire questions, proposed jury instructions, and proposed jury verdict forms must be filed at least 5 days before pretrial conference.

Judge Richard SeeborgndcaWARNING

Trial briefs are optional; if filed, must be filed at least 5 days before trial.

Judge Richard SeeborgndcaWARNING

Parties must arrange for daily transcript or realtime reporting at least 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaWARNING

All litigants and lawyers must arrive at least 10 minutes before any hearing or conference to state appearances.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaWARNING

Transcript arrangements must be made at least 10 calendar days before trial.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaWARNING

Final deposition packet must be provided to the Court at least two calendar days before use and must include objections and responses.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaWARNING

Witness lists must be lodged and served at least 35 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaWARNING

Exhibit lists must be lodged and served at least 35 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaWARNING

Joint juror questionnaire, proposed voir dire questions, and joint simplified statement must be filed at least 28 calendar days before jury selection.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaWARNING

Joint proposed pretrial order must be lodged and served at least 21 calendar days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaWARNING

Trial briefs in jury cases are optional but must be filed at least 7 days before trial if submitted.

Senior Judge Charles R. BreyerndcaWARNING

Exhibits must be deposited with deputy clerk on first day of trial.

Senior Judge Edward M. ChenndcaINFO

Trial starts Monday at 8:30 a.m., approximately one year from first case management conference.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaINFO

Case management conferences are held via Zoom unless a party requests in-person at least 7 days before the conference.

Judge Jon S. TigarndcaINFO

Optional trial briefs must be filed at least 7 calendar days before trial commencement.

District of Delaware

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Bankruptcy Laurie Selber SilversteindedCRITICAL

Remote appearance registration must be completed by 4:00 PM Eastern Time the business day prior to the hearing, unless otherwise noticed.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber SilversteindedCRITICAL

Hearing agendas must be filed on or before 12:00 PM Eastern Time two business days prior to the hearing.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber SilversteindedCRITICAL

Opposing parties in discovery disputes must submit response letters no later than 48 hours after receiving the moving party's letter.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Deliver completed AO Form 187 exhibit list to Courtroom Deputy on or before the first day of trial.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Provide exhibits for direct examination by 3:00 p.m. the day before their intended use.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Provide objections to exhibits by 7:30 p.m. the night before their intended use.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Exchange demonstratives for opening statements by 8:00 p.m. two nights before opening statements.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Provide objections to demonstratives for opening statements by 12:00 noon the day before opening statements.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Provide demonstrative exhibits for direct examination by 3:00 p.m. the day before their intended use.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

Exhibits for direct examination must be provided by 3:00 p.m. the day before use; objections must be provided by 7:30 p.m. the night before use.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

Demonstratives for opening statements must be exchanged by 8:00 p.m. two nights before; objections due by 12:00 noon the day before opening statements.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

Demonstrative exhibits for direct examination must be provided by 3:00 p.m. the day before use; objections due by 7:30 p.m. the night before use.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedCRITICAL

Proposed protective order must be submitted within 10 days of entry of scheduling order.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedCRITICAL

Redacted version of sealed document must be filed electronically within 7 days of filing sealed document.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedCRITICAL

Joint Claim Construction Chart must be submitted two weeks before the opening claim construction brief is served.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedCRITICAL

Rule 56 motions cannot be filed more than 10 days before the dispositive motion deadline without court leave.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedCRITICAL

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be filed at least 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedCRITICAL

Proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and special verdict forms must be filed 7 business days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedCRITICAL

Within 7 days after jury verdict, parties must jointly submit a form of judgment and a joint status report.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Initial disclosures must be made within five days of the scheduling order.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Proposed protective orders must be submitted to the Court within 10 days of this Order.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Pre-motion letter for discovery disputes must be filed 72 hours before the conference.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Opposition letter for discovery disputes must be filed 48 hours before the conference.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Electronic version of sealed documents must be filed within seven days of the initial filing.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Parties must file a Joint Claim Construction Brief by a specified deadline.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be filed by 5:00 p.m., 21 days before the pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Opposition to a motion to amend must be filed within 7 days of the motion.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Reply to opposition to motion to amend must be filed within 3 days after the opposition; teleconference request must be filed by the same deadline.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Reply to motion to strike must be filed within 3 days after the opposition.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Reply to motion to stay must be filed within 3 days after the opposition.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Case dispositive motions must be filed by a specified deadline approximately four months before the pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

Opposition to leave motion must be filed within 7 days of the leave motion.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Counsel cannot schedule a hearing requiring shortened notice until an order shortening time is entered.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Plan confirmation documents must be filed and served by 4:00 p.m. ET three business days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Witness and exhibit list must be filed by 4:00 p.m. Eastern three business days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Exhibits not on the docket must be supplied in PDF format by email no later than 24 hours before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Remote witness requests must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Eastern three business days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Agendas and binders must be filed, emailed, and delivered by noon Eastern two days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Registration for in-person hearings is required by 4:00 p.m. Eastern the business day before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Registration for remote hearings is required by 4:00 p.m. Eastern the business day before, or one hour before for first day hearings.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Provide chambers with a consolidated electronic binder (searchable PDF) and hard copy of fee binder two weeks before the fee application hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Responses to discovery dispute letters or motions must be filed by noon, two days before the hearing.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Proposed protective order must be submitted within 10 days of entry of scheduling order.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Redacted version of sealed document must be filed electronically within 7 days of filing the sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Daubert motions must be filed by the dispositive motions deadline.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Case dispositive motions must be filed by a specified deadline; summary judgment motions cannot be filed more than 10 days before that deadline without court leave.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be filed no later than seven days before the pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Proposed voir dire, preliminary and final jury instructions, and special verdict forms must be filed seven days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Initial disclosures must be made within 5 days of the scheduling order.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed by a specified deadline.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Case dispositive motions must be filed by a specified date set in the scheduling order.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Summary judgment motions cannot be filed more than 10 days before the dispositive motion deadline without court leave.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be filed at least 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and special verdict forms must be filed at least 7 days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedCRITICAL

Proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and special verdict forms must be filed 7 calendar days before the Pretrial Conference.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsdedCRITICAL

The United States must file a response to a defendant's pretrial motion within 21 calendar days unless a case-specific order sets a different timetable.

Bankruptcy Brendan L. ShannondedCRITICAL

Revised proposed orders must be provided to the Court at least one hour before the scheduled hearing.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

Redacted version of sealed document must be filed within 7 days after filing of original sealed document.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

Moving party's discovery teleconference letter must be filed at least 72 hours before the conference, excluding weekends and court holidays.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

Opposing party's discovery teleconference letter must be filed at least 48 hours before the conference, excluding weekends and court holidays.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

Case dispositive motions must be filed by a date that ensures briefing is completed no later than four months before the pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

Case dispositive motions cannot be filed before the scheduled date without leave of court.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

In bench trials, case dispositive motions require leave of court.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be filed at least 7 days before the pretrial conference and include a table of contents.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

Joint proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be filed at least 3 days (excluding weekends and holidays) before the pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Technology tutorials must be submitted on or before the date the Joint Claim Construction Brief is filed.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

A redacted version of any sealed document must be filed electronically within 7 days of the sealed filing.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Motion for sealing/redaction of transcript must be filed promptly after transcript completion.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Proposed protective order must be submitted within 10 days of entry of this Order.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Pre-motion letter must be filed at least 72 hours before the conference, excluding weekends and holidays.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Opposition letters must be filed less than 48 hours before the conference, excluding weekends and holidays.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

The Joint Claim Construction Brief must be filed by a specified date.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Parties must supplement identification of accused products and invalidity references by the specified date, unless otherwise agreed and approved.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Case dispositive motions and supporting documents must be filed by the specified deadline; Rule 56 motions cannot be filed more than 10 days before that deadline without leave.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be filed at least 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Pretrial documents must be submitted seven days before the conference in Word format via email.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherdedCRITICAL

Within seven days after verdict, parties must file a form of order and a joint status report.

Bankruptcy Craig T. GoldblattdedCRITICAL

Witness and exhibit lists must be filed at least 48 hours before the hearing at which witnesses will be called or exhibits introduced.

Bankruptcy Craig T. GoldblattdedCRITICAL

Responses to letters or motions in discovery/administration matters must be filed by noon two days before the hearing.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Statement must be filed within 45 days of this order or 30 days of initial pleading/transfer, whichever is later.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Zoom hearing registration required by 4:00 p.m. business day prior, or 1 hour prior for emergency/first day hearings.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Plan confirmation documents must be filed and served by 4:00 p.m. Eastern three business days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Witness and exhibit lists must be filed by 4:00 p.m. Eastern three business days before a hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Requests for remote witness participation must be emailed to chambers by 4:00 p.m. Eastern three business days before the hearing with explanation.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Agendas must be filed and emailed to chambers by noon Eastern two days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Registration for remote participation is required by 4:00 p.m. Eastern the business day before the hearing, or one hour prior for first day hearings.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Two weeks before a fee application hearing, provide chambers with a consolidated searchable PDF electronic binder and a hard copy fee binder.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedCRITICAL

Responses to letters or motions must be filed by noon two days before the scheduled hearing.

Bankruptcy J. Kate SticklesdedCRITICAL

Agendas must be filed and emailed, and hearing binders delivered, by noon ET two business days before hearing.

Bankruptcy J. Kate SticklesdedCRITICAL

Revised proposed orders must be provided at least 2 hours prior to hearing.

Bankruptcy J. Kate SticklesdedCRITICAL

Parties must file intention to call witnesses at least 48 hours prior to hearing.

Bankruptcy J. Kate SticklesdedCRITICAL

Exhibits must be delivered to chambers at least 24 hours prior to proceeding.

Bankruptcy J. Kate SticklesdedCRITICAL

Opposition letter must be filed no later than 48 hours after receipt of moving party's letter.

Visiting Stephanos BibasdedCRITICAL

Pre-motion letter tolls motion/answer deadline until conference or Court decision; if no conference, additional 7 days after Rule 12(a) deadline.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Redacted version of sealed document must be filed within 7 days of sealed filing.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Rule 56 motions may not be filed more than 10 days before the case dispositive motion deadline without leave of court.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedCRITICAL

Jury instructions, voir dire, and special verdict forms must be filed 7 days before the final pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

Redacted version of sealed document must be filed within 7 days of the sealed filing.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

Joint proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be filed 3 full business days before final pretrial conference.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Certification of Diversity Jurisdiction must be filed within 14 days of initiating the case.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedWARNING

Request to bring electronic equipment must be submitted by the mediation statement due date.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededWARNING

If a protective order is needed, file proposed order within 10 days of the scheduling order.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedWARNING

Motion to shorten notice must be filed at the same time as the underlying motion.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedWARNING

Hearings on discovery dispute letters are typically set no less than ten days after filing.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedWARNING

Parties must confer and submit a proposed protective order within 10 days of the scheduling order.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedWARNING

Requests to bring electronic equipment to mediation must be submitted no later than the mediation statement due date.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededWARNING

Delaware counsel must submit a WiFi access request form via the Court's website at least 5 business days before mediation.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedWARNING

Unexplained delays in filing agendas or submitting hearing binders may result in hearing delay or rescheduling.

Judge Jennifer L. HalldedWARNING

If a protective order is needed, parties must submit a proposed order within 10 days of entry of this Order.

Judge Maryellen NoreikadedINFO

Technology tutorials, if filed, must be submitted on or before the Joint Claim Construction Brief filing date.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedINFO

Parties are encouraged to submit a redline of agreed changes to a proposed order one hour before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedINFO

Hearings on discovery-related letters are typically scheduled no less than 10 days after filing, absent an emergency.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedINFO

Parties are encouraged to submit a redline of agreed changes to a proposed order 1 hour before the start of the hearing, where possible.

Western District of Washington

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Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Response to objections to magistrate judge report due within 7 days of objections.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Objections to magistrate judge report must be filed within 14 days of service.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Pretrial motion deadline is set at arraignment; no motions after that date without leave of court for good cause.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

If arraignment is postponed at defendant's request, pretrial motion deadline is three weeks from the new arraignment date.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Motions to transfer trial must be filed within the same deadline as pretrial motions under CrR 12.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government must file exhibit list 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Defense must file exhibit list no later than 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government must provide witness list to court and defense 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Defense must provide witness list to court and government 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government must serve and file trial brief at least 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Defense must file and serve trial brief 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed at least 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Responses to motions in limine must be filed at least 5 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Proposed voir dire questions must be served and filed at least 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government must file proposed jury instructions and verdict form 14 days before trial; defense must file alternatives 10 days before trial; government may file supplemental instructions 5 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government must file §5K1.1 motion and supporting written statement at least 14 days before sentencing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Sentencing memorandum must be filed at least 7 days before sentencing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Sentencing recommendation must be provided to court and counsel at least 7 days before the evidentiary/disposition hearing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Motion must be noted for hearing 40 days after filing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Opponent has 30 days to file opposition.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Time periods ending on a weekend or holiday extend to the next business day.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Court-ordered specific calendar dates are not extended if they fall on a weekend or holiday.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Filing deadlines are extended to the next business day if the e-filing system is down for more than two hours or after 5pm, or if the courthouse closes unexpectedly.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Transcript must be filed within 21 days after Notice of Appeal.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Opening brief due 28 days after Notice of Appeal.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Response brief due 14 days after opening brief.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Reply brief due 7 days after response brief.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Motions must generally be filed within 3 weeks of arraignment unless the court orders otherwise.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Response to a motion must be filed within 7 days of the motion's filing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Reply to an opposition must be filed within 5 days of the opposition's filing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government must disclose experts 30 days before trial; defense 14 days before trial; government rebuttal 7 days before trial; or per scheduling order.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Exhibit lists must be filed per scheduling order, or 14 days before trial for government and 10 days before trial for defense.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed per scheduling order, or 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Trial brief must be filed per scheduling order, or 14 days before trial for government and 10 days before trial for defense.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Voir dire must be filed per scheduling order, or 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Jury instructions must be filed per scheduling order, or 14 days before trial for government, 10 days before trial for defense, and 5 days before trial for government supplemental filings.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Witness lists must be exchanged per scheduling order, or 14 days before trial for government and 10 days before trial for defense.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Presentence reports must be furnished by Probation 35 days before sentencing; objections due within 14 days of receipt; final report to counsel 14 days before sentencing; submitted to court 7 days before sentencing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Sentencing § 5K1.1 motions must be filed 14 days before sentencing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Response to § 5K1.1 motion must be filed 7 days before sentencing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Acceptance of responsibility statement must be submitted to Probation 21 days before sentencing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Sentencing memorandum must be filed 7 days before sentencing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government expert disclosures must be filed no later than 30 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Defense expert disclosures must be filed no later than 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Rebuttal expert disclosures must be filed no later than 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government witness list must be disclosed no later than 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Defense witness list must be disclosed no later than 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Agreed proposed jury instructions, jury questionnaire, and verdict form must be filed no later than 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Supplemental, non-agreed proposed jury instructions, jury questionnaire, and verdict form must be filed no later than 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed no later than 10 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Responses to motions in limine must be filed no later than 5 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Trial exhibits lists must be filed no later than 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Government's trial brief must be filed no later than 14 days before trial.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

Defense trial brief must be filed no later than 10 days before trial.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions for extension of time must be filed within 2 business days of the motion's filing.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Daubert motions (motions challenging expert testimony) must be filed by the dispositive motion deadline set in the Court's trial scheduling order.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed as a joint brief at least 5 business days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Discovery disputes must be raised timely to avoid waiver of the right to seek court resolution.

Judge Lauren KingwdwaCRITICAL

Dispositive motions must be noted at least 90 days before trial.

Judge Lauren KingwdwaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 35 days before trial, noted for 21 days from filing; opposition due 15 days after filing; no reply without court order.

Judge Lauren KingwdwaCRITICAL

Trial exhibits must be delivered to the courtroom deputy seven days before trial.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Mediator must file Certificate of Compliance within 14 days of mediation conference conclusion.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Missing debtor signature on ECF petition may result in dismissal within 1 business day without further notice.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Missing signature on petition by unrepresented individual results in immediate rejection by clerk.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

ECF petition missing verified statement may be dismissed after 1 business day.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Paper petitions missing verified statement may be rejected by the clerk.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Creditor list must be filed within 7 days of petition; failure may result in dismissal.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Dismissal for missing schedules requires 15 days' notice to debtor.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Individual Chapter 11 debtor must file projected budget within 14 days after entry of order for relief.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Trustee may move to convert or dismiss on 7 days' notice for failure to provide proof of insurance.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Post-confirmation quarterly reports due by 21st day of month after quarter ends, using UST Form 11-PCR.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Applications for fees exceeding the presumptive fee must be filed within 21 days after the confirmation order is entered.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Debtor's reply to objection to confirmation must be filed no later than 7 days before the confirmation hearing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Objections to disclosure statement in chapter 11 case must be filed and served at least 7 days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Response to withdrawal motion due 14 days after service.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Reply to withdrawal motion due 21 days after motion filing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Clerk transmits withdrawal motion to district court 28 days after filing or after response/reply/recommendation, whichever earlier.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Motions for summary judgment and lien avoidance must be filed and served at least 28 days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

All other motions must be filed and served at least 21 days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Responses to motions must be filed and served at least 7 days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

The briefing schedule sets specific deadlines for responses, confirmations, and replies relative to the hearing date.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Motions for reconsideration must be filed and served within 14 days of the judgment or order.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Party presenting an order after hearing must serve copies and give at least 7 days' notice of presentation date.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Objections to an order must be filed and served at least 3 days before the presentation date.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Debtor must file an estimated settlement statement before the response date for the sale motion.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Jury trial demand must be filed with the notice of removal, first pleading, or within 30 days of removal, whichever is earlier.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Parties must file consent or withholding of consent to bankruptcy judge jury trial by the later of the answer/reply deadline or 21 days after the demand.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Report of proceedings must be filed within 21 days of removal or within 14 days after denial of remand motion.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaCRITICAL

Motion to remand must be served and filed within 30 days of the notice of removal.

Senior Judge Barbara J. RothsteinwdwaCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions must be filed within 21 days of the motion's filing.

Senior Judge Barbara J. RothsteinwdwaCRITICAL

Reply briefs must be filed within 14 days of the opposition's filing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaWARNING

Reply to a motion for reconsideration may be filed within 7 days after all responses are served/filed or the response time expires.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaWARNING

Attorneys and pro se parties must notify the court of any address/phone/email change within 10 days.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaWARNING

Defendant's response to §5K1.1 motion must be filed at least 7 days before sentencing.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaWARNING

If a closure extends the response deadline, the reply deadline is extended by the same number of days.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaWARNING

Witness statements must be provided after witness testifies at trial or earlier by agreement.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaWARNING

Joint petitions missing a joint debtor's signature receive a 7-day deficiency notice to cure.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaWARNING

Joint petitions with only one verified statement receive a 7-day deficiency notice.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaWARNING

Monthly financial report must be filed by the 21st day of the following month.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaWARNING

Plan proponent must file summary of unresolved objections at least 3 days before disclosure statement hearing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaWARNING

Plan proponent must file ballot summary at least 3 days before confirmation hearing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaWARNING

If a hearing is continued before the response deadline, the response deadline is adjusted to 7 days before the new hearing date. If continued after the deadline, the response deadline is not adjusted without the movant's consent.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaWARNING

Other parties may supplement the report within 14 days of its filing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaWARNING

Mediation Certification must be filed within 28 days after an answer is filed in an adversary proceeding, or as ordered by the court.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaINFO

Certain motions (stipulated, joint, unopposed, over-length, reconsideration, ex parte, recuse) are noted for consideration on the day they are filed.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaINFO

Supplemental trial briefs allowed only for discovery produced after the trial brief deadline.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaINFO

Supplemental motions in limine allowed only for discovery produced after the motion deadline.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaINFO

Moving party may file reply brief within 10 days of opposition.

Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaINFO

Motions are noted for court consideration 12 days after filing.

Bankruptcy Mary Jo HestonwdwaINFO

Cases reopened for non-asset administration may be reclosed 60 days after reopening unless matters pending.

Superior Court of California, County of Orange

View all rules for CA-ORANGE-SUPERIOR.
Judge Andre Manssourianca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 12:00 PM the day before the hearing.

Judge Andre Manssourianca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte oppositions must be filed by 5:00 PM the day before the hearing.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 1:30 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte must be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte supporting papers must be e-filed by 1:30 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Motion dates reserved online; all motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reservation, except summary judgment motions.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Proposed jury instructions must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Procedural Stipulations must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Annotated deposition transcript must be submitted to the court by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Objections to deposition designations must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Joint Witness List must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit List must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Proposed Judgment must be lodged with the court within 7 calendar days of the verdict.

Judge Scott A. Steinerca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte papers must be received by the Court before 2:00 PM the day before the hearing or they will be rejected.

Judge Scott A. Steinerca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Failure to submit MSC statements timely will result in the MSC going off calendar but the trial date remains.

Judge Scott A. Steinerca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 2:00 p.m. the day prior; opposition by 9:00 a.m. the same day.

Judge Gassia Apkarianca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte application and opposition must be viewable on court website by 2:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Gassia Apkarianca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

MSC statements must be e-filed at least 5 court days before the MSC.

Judge Gassia Apkarianca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Trial documents must be filed by noon the Friday before trial.

Judge Layne H. Melzerca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed and courtesy copy delivered by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Layne H. Melzerca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

OCLR 317 items must be filed 5 days before pretrial conference; motions in limine follow Code.

Judge Julianne S. Bancroftca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of online reservation; reservation cancelled if not. Exception for MSJ.

Judge Julianne S. Bancroftca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte moving party must call clerk to reserve by 12:00 p.m. day before hearing.

Judge Julianne S. Bancroftca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte moving papers must be filed by 1:30 p.m. day before hearing.

Judge Julianne S. Bancroftca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte opposition must be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of hearing.

Judge Nico Dourbetasca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

All moving papers must be e-filed within 24 hours of reserving a law and motion date, or the reservation is cancelled.

Judge Nico Dourbetasca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

For ex parte hearings, moving party must telephonically reserve by 12:00 p.m. the day before and file moving papers by 1:30 p.m. the day before.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte papers must be e-filed by 3:00 p.m. business day before hearing.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. day of hearing.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a hearing date, except summary judgment motions.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Procedural stipulations form must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before trial and included in the trial notebook.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Joint Witness List must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before trial and included in the trial notebook.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Exhibit binders must be provided to the Courtroom Clerk on the first day of trial.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit List must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before trial and included in the trial notebook.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Proposed Judgment must be filed and lodged within 7 calendar days after verdict.

Judge Kimberly Knillca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte application must be filed by 12 pm the court day before the hearing.

Judge Nathan Vuca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Moving papers for law and motion must be filed within 24 hours of reservation; does not apply to summary judgment motions.

Judge David A. Hofferca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

IDC briefs must be filed 3 court days before the conference.

Judge Richard Leeca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for Motions for Sanctions and Motions for Summary Judgment/Summary Adjudication.

Judge Richard Leeca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte hearings require telephonic reservation between 2 court days and 12:00 p.m. the day before; moving papers due by 1:30 p.m. the day before; opposing party must call by 4 p.m. the day before.

Judge Shaina H. Coloverca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.

Judge Shaina H. Coloverca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Shaina H. Coloverca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be filed by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

The trial notebook must be delivered to Department C19 by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

The Issue Conference must take place at least 14 days before trial.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Proposed jury instructions must be e-filed and delivered to Courtroom Clerk by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Proposed preliminary jury instructions must be e-filed before jury selection concludes.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Procedural Stipulations form must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday before trial.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Deposition designations (annotated transcript) must be submitted to the court by noon on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Joint Witness List must be e-filed and included in trial notebook by noon on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Joint Exhibit List must be e-filed and included in trial notebook by noon on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Exhibit binders must be provided to the Courtroom Clerk on the first day of trial.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Proposed Judgment must be filed, served, and lodged within 7 calendar days after verdict.

Judge Andre De La Cruzca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

Judge Andre De La Cruzca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

IDC joint letter brief must be filed at least 5 court days before the scheduled IDC.

Judge Bradley Erdosica-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Opposition to ex parte applications is due by 10:00 a.m. on the hearing date.

Judge Bradley Erdosica-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Trial Notebook must be delivered to the courtroom by noon on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Bradley Erdosica-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Counsel must lodge all trial depositions with the clerk before trial and advise the court if any are unsigned.

Judge Bradley Erdosica-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Deposition designations must be exchanged by the Issue Conference, and the annotated transcript must be submitted to the court before trial.

Judge Bradley Erdosica-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms are due as part of the Trial Notebook by noon on the Wednesday before trial.

Judge Bradley Erdosica-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Prevailing party must prepare and e-file a Proposed Judgment including the exact verdict wording within 7 calendar days after the verdict, served on opposing party and lodged with the court.

Judge Jonathan Fishca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

Judge Jonathan Fishca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte moving party must reserve by 12:00 p.m. the day before, file moving papers by 2:00 p.m. the day before; opposition must notify by 4:00 p.m. the day before and file by 10:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.

Judge Corey Craminca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte papers must be e-filed by 12:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing, making the filing due 1 business day before at 12:00 p.m.

Judge Corey Craminca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Local Rule 317 documents must be filed and served 5 court days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Corey Craminca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be briefed per the applicable Code for hearing at the pretrial conference.

Judge Sandy N. Lealca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Proofs of service must be filed within 60 days after filing the complaint.

Judge Sandy N. Lealca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date.

Judge Sandy N. Lealca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte moving papers must be filed by 1:30 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Lindsey E. Martinezca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

By 12 pm on the Wednesday before trial, e-file joint trial documents and motions in limine, and deliver a Joint Trial Notebook to Dept. C24.

Judge Lee L. Gabrielca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte application papers must be e-filed by noon the business day before the hearing.

Judge Lee L. Gabrielca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Lee L. Gabrielca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Written opposition to motions must be e-filed by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Judge Lee L. Gabrielca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Motions must be e-filed at least 24 hours before the hearing, except motions for summary judgment or adjudication.

Judge Lee L. Gabrielca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

All motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.

Judge Lee L. Gabrielca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Summary judgment motions are exempt from the 24-hour filing rule, but counsel may not reserve more than one hearing date for the same motion.

Judge Sheila Recioca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must check in online at least 5 minutes before the 8:45 am trial call hearing.

Judge Sheila Recioca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Parties must check in online at least 5 minutes before non-evidentiary hearings, except ex parte proceedings.

Judge Sheila Recioca-orange-superiorCRITICAL

Ex parte applications require a reservation by noon and filing by 1:30 pm the court day before the hearing.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorWARNING

Summary judgment motions are exempt from the 24-hour filing rule; papers need not be filed within 24 hours of reservation.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorWARNING

Deposition transcripts must be lodged with the Courtroom Clerk on the day of trial.

Judge Thomas McConvilleca-orange-superiorWARNING

Exhibit binders must be provided to the Courtroom Clerk on the first day of trial.

Judge Scott A. Steinerca-orange-superiorWARNING

Informal discovery conferences are held Fridays at 10:00 AM; counsel must appear in-person and submit a summary two days prior.

Judge Nico Dourbetasca-orange-superiorWARNING

The 24-hour filing requirement after reservation does not apply to Motions for Summary Judgment; those must be filed per code.

Judge Nico Dourbetasca-orange-superiorWARNING

Opposition to ex parte requests should be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Judge Melissa R. McCormickca-orange-superiorWARNING

Objections to Proposed Judgment must be filed within 3 court days after it is lodged.

Judge David A. Hofferca-orange-superiorWARNING

Case Management Statement must be filed 7 days before the CMC.

Judge David A. Hofferca-orange-superiorWARNING

Status Reports must be filed at least a week before the Status Conference.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorWARNING

Summary judgment motions are exempt from the 24-hour filing rule after reservation.

Judge Shawn Nelsonca-orange-superiorWARNING

Objections to Proposed Judgment must be filed within 3 court days after the Proposed Judgment is lodged.

Judge Bradley Erdosica-orange-superiorWARNING

Parties must promptly seek a court ruling on deposition objections when presenting videotaped testimony.

Judge Jonathan Fishca-orange-superiorWARNING

The 24-hour filing requirement does not apply to summary judgment motions.

Judge Corey Craminca-orange-superiorWARNING

Initial Case Management Conference Statement must be filed at least 5 court days before the conference.

Judge Corey Craminca-orange-superiorWARNING

Joint status conference reports must be filed 5 court days before each status conference.

Judge Lindsey E. Martinezca-orange-superiorWARNING

Opposition to ex parte should be filed promptly; court may decide without hearing.

Southern District of Texas

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Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

Pro Hac Vice motions and Notices of Appearance must be filed at least 7 days before counsel's planned appearance.

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

Joint discovery/case management plans must be filed 10 days before the scheduling conference, using the required form, after a Rule 26(f) conference.

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

Responses to motions must be filed within 21 days per Local Rule 7.4, unless the Court orders an expedited response.

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

Reply briefs must be filed within 7 days of the response to the motion.

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

Service must be perfected within 120 days of complaint filing, or defendant may be dismissed per Rule 4(m).

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

Jury trial parties must file pretrial filings 14 days before docket call/pretrial conference, plus Joint Pretrial Order in civil cases.

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

Bench trial parties must file Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law 14 days before docket call with required citations.

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

Parties must file supplemental proposed findings/conclusions post-trial as directed by court, citing trial evidence.

Judge Kenneth M. HoytsdtxCRITICAL

Joint discovery/case management plans must be filed at least 10 days before the scheduling conference.

Judge Kenneth M. HoytsdtxCRITICAL

Exhibits are offered and admitted as the first trial item if no objection is filed at least 3 days before trial.

Judge Kenneth M. HoytsdtxCRITICAL

Exhibits must be provided to the Court on the day of trial.

Judge Kenneth M. HoytsdtxCRITICAL

Deposition objections must be filed in advance of trial.

Judge Kenneth M. HoytsdtxCRITICAL

Motion for dismissal must be filed within 30 days of settlement announcement.

Judge Kenneth M. HoytsdtxCRITICAL

Guardian ad litem motions to place funds in court registry must be filed prior to settlement conference.

Judge Kenneth M. HoytsdtxCRITICAL

Defendants not served within 120 days of complaint filing may be dismissed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m).

Judge David HittnersdtxCRITICAL

Motions for reinstatement after settlement-related dismissal must be filed within 90 calendar days with proof of settlement approval inability.

Judge David HittnersdtxCRITICAL

Agreed final judgments must be submitted to the court for approval by the end of the 90-day settlement period.

Judge David HittnersdtxCRITICAL

Final revised exhibit list and witness list must be submitted to the case manager at the time of trial.

Judge David HittnersdtxCRITICAL

Deposition objections must be filed in advance of trial, with rulings before deposition is read.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Filings with 50 or more pages (including attachments) must submit a hard copy to the District Clerk’s Office within 7 days of electronic filing.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Opposed motion responses must be filed within 21 calendar days of the motion's filing date.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Failure to respond to an opposed motion constitutes no opposition; court rules on motions when ripe regardless of response.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Reply briefs must be filed no more than 10 calendar days after the response is filed.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Surreplies must be filed no more than 10 calendar days after the reply is filed.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Objections to deposition excerpts must be filed within 15 days after the JPO deadline.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Joint Pretrial Order must be filed by the deadline set in the Scheduling Order.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

If the case is continued or abated, a supplemental JPO must be filed at least 60 days before the revised Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Objections to exhibits/witnesses must be filed 15 days after JPO deadline; responses 30 days after objections.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

If there is no appeal, the offering party must remove exhibits within 30 days after disposition of the case.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

When there is an appeal, the offering party must remove exhibits within 10 days after written notice from the District Clerk.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Proposed voir dire questions must be filed with the Joint Pretrial Order (JPO).

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Notices of Settlement must include a separate Agreed Judgment or Stipulation of Dismissal within 30 days of the notice.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Counsel must file a list of financially interested entities within 15 days of receiving the order and amend promptly when changes occur.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Joint case management plan must be filed at least 14 days before the initial pretrial conference.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Joint proposed scheduling order must be filed at least 5 days before initial pretrial conference.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Plaintiff's expert designations and reports due 180 days before discovery deadline.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

New parties must be joined within 180 days of complaint filing or notice of removal.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Defendant's expert designations and reports due 120 days before discovery deadline.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

All discovery must be completed 90 days before Joint Pretrial Order deadline.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Mediation and status reports due 30 days after JPO filing.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Non-dispositive motions must be filed 30 days after discovery deadline.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Responses to dispositive and non-dispositive motions due 21 days after filing.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Daubert and expert exclusion motions due 60 days before JPO deadline.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Joint Pretrial Order with witness and exhibit lists due 60 days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Objections to exhibit or witness lists due 15 days after JPO filing.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Responses to exhibit/witness list objections due 30 days after JPO filing.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Motions in limine due 15 days after JPO filing.

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

Responses to motions in limine due 30 days after JPO filing.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Removing parties must file certificate of service and required information within 10 days of removal, with possible summary remand for non-compliance.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Letters requesting in camera inspection must be submitted at least 60 days before discovery closes or promptly upon subsequent discovery.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Each party must file required pretrial filings (exhibit list, witness list, etc.) on the date the Joint Pretrial Order is filed.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Exhibit objections must be filed with authority no later than three business days after the Joint Pretrial Order is filed.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Responses to exhibit objections must be filed no later than six business days after the Joint Pretrial Order is filed.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Witness objections must be filed with authority no later than three business days after the Joint Pretrial Order is filed.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Objections to deposition designations must be filed within 3 business days after the Joint Pretrial Order is filed.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Responses to deposition designation objections must be filed within 6 business days after the Joint Pretrial Order is filed.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed on the same date as the Joint Pretrial Order.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Responses to contested motions in limine must be filed within 3 business days after the Joint Pretrial Order is filed.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Criminal prosecution and defense must file jury instruction documents 3 working days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

Original documents offered must be filed as soon as practicable.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Written notice of request for daily transcript or real time reporting due 6/3/06 (same day as Joint Pretrial Order).

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Motions for extension of discovery must be filed early enough to allow opposing counsel to respond before the discovery deadline.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Replies to responses must be filed within 7 calendar days of the response filing date.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Joint Pretrial Orders must be filed one week prior to trial.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Agreed civil jury instructions must be submitted via email (Word format) and hard copy at least 1 business day before trial.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Written objections to exhibits in final pretrial order must be filed 3 business days before trial to prevent automatic admission.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Objections to designated deposition portions must be filed at least 3 business days before trial.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Submitting a completed scheduling order one week before the scheduled initial conference cancels the conference.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Leave of court is required to add inequitable conduct allegations to pleadings after the invalidity contentions deadline.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

New parties must be joined by the date specified in paragraph 1 of the scheduling order.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

All discovery must be completed by the date specified in paragraph 4 of the scheduling order.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Written discovery requests are untimely if filed too close to the discovery completion deadline to allow a timely response under the FRCP.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Dispositive and non-dispositive motions (except motions in limine) must be filed 90 days prior to the trial date.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Joint pretrial orders must be filed on Monday one week prior to the trial date.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Leave of court is required to add or amend infringement contentions after the initial disclosure deadline.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Leave of court is required to join additional parties after the initial infringement contention disclosure deadline.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Leave of court is required to add new patents or claims after the initial infringement contention disclosure deadline.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Leave of court is required to add or amend invalidity contentions after the service deadline.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Video and Deposition Designations due 6/3/06; must identify line and page numbers of video depositions offered.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Responses requesting cross designation due 1 week (7 calendar days) after Video/Deposition Designations are filed.

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Motions in Limine due 6/3/06 (same day as Joint Pretrial Order).

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

Objections to opposing parties’ witnesses, exhibits, deposition testimony due 6/10/06 (1 week after Joint Pretrial Order).

Magistrate Judge Nadia S. MedranosdtxCRITICAL

Opposed motions may be considered 21 days after filing without further notice.

Magistrate Judge Nadia S. MedranosdtxCRITICAL

Waivers of hearings must be filed by 3:00 PM the day before the hearing.

Judge Sim LakesdtxCRITICAL

Submission dates may be extended by counsel agreement unless violating a court deadline; notify Case Manager immediately in writing of any extension agreement.

Judge Sim LakesdtxCRITICAL

Instruments filed within 3 days of docket call are not considered for docket call proceedings.

Judge Sim LakesdtxCRITICAL

Deposition objections must be filed at least 3 business days before trial.

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxINFO

Court will rule on default judgment motion no sooner than 21 days after filing if no hearing is needed.

District of Columbia

View all rules for DDC.
Chief Judge James E. BoasbergddcCRITICAL

Parties must consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction within 21 days after last defendant responds or files Rule 12 motion, or 21 days after removal.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcCRITICAL

Opposition to extension motions must be filed by 5:00 PM the next day; otherwise motion is deemed conceded.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcCRITICAL

Late motions must be filed at least 8 days before jury selection.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcCRITICAL

Oppositions to late motions must be filed at least 5 days before jury selection.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcCRITICAL

Replies to late motions must be filed at least 4 days before jury selection.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcCRITICAL

Parties must submit objections to presentence report within 14 days of disclosure.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcCRITICAL

Sentencing memorandum must be submitted at least 10 business days before sentencing.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcCRITICAL

Response to sentencing memorandum must be submitted at least 7 business days before sentencing.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Defendant address must be provided within 30 days of filing or case may be dismissed.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Nonconforming documents must be corrected by end of next business day or risk being stricken.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Sealed documents must be filed in Clerk's Office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days; security desk filing prohibited.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Electronic filing following CM/ECF procedures constitutes filing for all purposes.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Nonconforming complaints must be corrected by the end of the next business day; otherwise, the Clerk forwards to the judge for possible dismissal.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Document deemed filed on original presentation date if refiled electronically by next business day.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Opposition memorandum must be served and filed within 14 days of service of the motion.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Reply memorandum may be served and filed within seven days after service of the opposition.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

After a motion to vacate default is granted, the movant has 14 days to answer or respond.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Dispositive motions must be filed sufficiently early to allow briefing and ruling before the pretrial conference.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Agency must file certified list of administrative record contents within 30 days after service of answer or simultaneously with dispositive motion, whichever first.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Joint appendix must be filed within 14 days after the final memorandum on the subject motion.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Pretrial statements must be filed at least 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Objections to depositions and exhibits must be filed at or before the pretrial conference.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Cross-designations of depositions must be made at or before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Objections to authenticity of exhibits must be made at or before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Plaintiff must move for class certification within 90 days after filing complaint, unless extended by court.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Bill of costs must be filed within 21 days after entry of judgment.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Opposition to bill of costs must be filed within 14 days after service.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Opposition or cross-motion to retax must be filed within 14 days after service of motion to retax.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Opposition to PI must be served and filed within 7 days after service.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Request for live testimony must be made 72 hours before the hearing.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Objections to a magistrate judge's ruling must be filed within 14 days after service.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Objections to magistrate judge's recommendations must be filed within 14 days after service.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Papers may be delivered to the security desk after 4:30 PM and will be filed as of the delivery date if compliant.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Sealed documents must be filed in the Clerk's Office during business hours (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM).

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Petition for admission must be filed at least 14 days before hearing and include address, admission details, and legal training.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Appointed attorney must file a notice of appearance or notice of withdrawal/motion within 30 days of receiving appointment notice.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Mediation statements must be submitted to the mediator no later than 7 days before the first mediation session.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Counsel must submit their views on mediation to the Court within 14 days after the meeting required by LCvR 16.3.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Opposition memorandum must be served and filed within 14 days of service; failure may result in motion being treated as conceded.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Electronic filing constitutes filing for all purposes under criminal and local rules.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Clerk's Office open 9 AM-4:30 PM weekdays. Non-sealed papers may be delivered after hours to security desk and deemed filed same date if compliant.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Respondent must answer charges within 30 days after service.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Respondent must show cause within 30 days why disbarment should not be imposed.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Objections to a magistrate judge's ruling must be filed within 14 days after service of the order or after the oral order is stated on the record, unless a different time is prescribed.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Requests for review of magistrate judge orders in criminal matters not assigned to a district judge must be filed within 14 days after service.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Motion to withdraw reference of bankruptcy case must be filed within 21 days after first scheduled creditors meeting or 35 days after service of triggering paper, whichever is later.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Motion to withdraw reference of a proceeding within bankruptcy case must be filed within 35 days of service of triggering paper.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Opposition to motion to withdraw the reference must be filed within 14 days after service of the motion.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Reply to opposition must be filed within 7 days after service of the opposition.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcCRITICAL

Motion for attorney's fees must be filed within 14 days after entry of final judgment.

Judge Amir H. AliddcCRITICAL

Parties must file the joint meet-and-confer report within 30 days after any defendant answers.

Judge Amir H. AliddcCRITICAL

If no answer has been filed and Rule 12(b) motions are pending, the joint report is due 14 days after resolution of those motions.

Judge Amir H. AliddcCRITICAL

Opposition to extension/continuance motions must be filed by 5:00 PM the next business day, or the motion may be deemed conceded.

Senior Judge Beryl A. HowellddcCRITICAL

All civil and criminal jury trials and grand jury sessions scheduled before June 11, 2020 are postponed.

Senior Judge Beryl A. HowellddcCRITICAL

The time period from March 17, 2020 through May 11, 2020 is excluded in criminal cases under the Speedy Trial Act.

Senior Judge Colleen Kollar-KotellyddcCRITICAL

Electronic submission constitutes filing for all purposes and creates an official docket entry.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcWARNING

Joint Pretrial Statement must be filed at least 10 business days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcWARNING

Motions in limine must be fully briefed by the time of the pretrial conference.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcWARNING

Motion in limine and supporting memorandum must be filed by the date the Joint Pretrial Statement is filed.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcWARNING

Opposition to motion in limine must be filed within 5 [units not specified] after service.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcWARNING

Counsel must advise the Court of unresolved recording disputes at least four days before trial.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcWARNING

Probation officer must disclose draft presentence report within 45 days after referral.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcWARNING

Probation officer must file final presentence report within 10 days of objections submission.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Address or phone change must be filed within 14 days.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Clerk may direct re-filing of incorrectly filed documents or correction of docket entries.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Technical problems with electronic filing may constitute cause for enlargement of time; filer must immediately notify Clerk's Office.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Opposition to motion for leave to file amicus brief must be filed within 14 days after service of the motion.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Notice of consent to magistrate judge assignment should be filed before the pretrial order.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Technical problems with e-filing may justify enlarging time or excusable neglect; filer must immediately notify Clerk's Office by email or phone, followed by written confirmation.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Applicants must file a petition for admission at least 14 days before the hearing date, unless the judge shortens the time for good cause.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Objecting party must file designation of record within 14 days after filing objections.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcWARNING

Responding party may file designation of additional record items within 14 days after service of objecting party's designation.

Senior Judge Colleen Kollar-KotellyddcWARNING

Technical difficulties may be considered for late filings, but last-minute filing does not excuse lateness; jurisdictional deadlines cannot be extended.

Judge Ana C. ReyesddcINFO

Sentencing generally scheduled about 90 days after plea or conviction.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcINFO

Clerk taxes costs after judgment becomes final, or earlier by agreement or court order.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcINFO

Amended pleading is deemed filed and served by mail on the date the order granting leave is entered.

Judge Dabney L. FriedrichddcINFO

Clerk of Bankruptcy Court must transmit the record to District Court when the record is complete, without waiting for transcripts.

Circuit Court of Cook County

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Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

E-filed documents are deemed filed the same day if received M-F 8:30a-11:59p; otherwise deemed filed next business day at 8:30a.

Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Electronically submitted documents are deemed filed if not rejected by the Clerk's Office.

Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Clerk's Office may reject documents non-compliant with format requirements, statutes, or rules.

Judge Nichole C. Pattonil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Pretrial settlement submissions must be submitted at least 5 days before the conference.

Judge Michael F. Ottoil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Pre-trial memoranda must be delivered at least 2 days before the pre-trial conference.

Judge Karen L. O'Malleyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Pretrial settlement submissions should be submitted at least 3 days before the conference, with parties agreeing on confidentiality.

Judge Alison C. Conlonil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Dispositive motions must be filed and noticed for hearing such that initial presentation occurs no later than 60 days before the trial date.

Judge Michael B. Barrettil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Routine motion orders will be entered without appearance if no objection is received by 12:00 p.m. the same day.

Judge Barbara Floresil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Routine/agreed motions submitted by email must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the business day prior to scheduled presentment.

Judge Barbara Floresil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Emergency motions must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. the calendar day prior to hearing.

Judge Barbara Floresil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Pre-trial memoranda must be delivered by email at least two days before the pre-trial conference.

Judge Elizabeth A. Walshil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Routine motions must be sent to the Court by 8:45 a.m. on the scheduled hearing date.

Judge Elizabeth A. Walshil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Pre-trial memoranda must be submitted at least 3 days before the scheduled pre-trial conference.

Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Clerk must immediately date and time stamp Chancery Division initiating documents upon presentation for filing.

Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Motion picture injunction complaints must be set for hearing within 5 days of filing, judgment within 3 days of hearing conclusion.

Judge D. Renee Jacksonil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Settlement conference worksheets must be delivered to the court at least 14 days before the status date.

Judge Jack Hagertyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Orders memorializing court rulings must be delivered by 1:00 PM on the day of the hearing.

Judge Jack Hagertyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Trial materials and exhibits must be delivered to the court 14 days before final pre-trial conference or trial date.

Judge Caroline Kate Morelandil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Emergency motions and TROs must be submitted via email to the Court before 3:00 p.m. for scheduling discussions.

Judge Jonathan Clark Greenil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Routine motions must be filed no later than three court days before the presentation date.

Judge Jonathan Clark Greenil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Settlement Memorandum due 7 days before settlement conference.

Judge Jonathan Clark Greenil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Hearing date must be at least 7 calendar days after the last brief is due.

Judge Stephanie Saltourosil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Written rulings must be entered into the Clerk’s website by the date specified on the briefing schedule.

Judge Thomas M. Cushingil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Emergency motions must be submitted via email by 9:30 AM.

Judge Thomas M. Cushingil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Motions must only be sent or delivered to the Court on the date of presentment.

Judge Thomas M. Cushingil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Pre-trial memoranda must be delivered via email at least two days before the pre-trial conference.

Judge Eve M. Reillyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Motions to extend page limits must be filed before the subject motion; agreed orders for page limit extensions are not accepted.

Judge Eve M. Reillyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Emergency motions must be filed before requesting a hearing or before the Court considers the motion.

Judge Eve M. Reillyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Motions for summary judgment are prohibited within 60 days of a set trial date.

Judge Eve M. Reillyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Certificate for motion to default must be dated no more than 10 days before presentment.

Judge Eve M. Reillyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Prove up materials must be submitted at least two court days before scheduled court date.

Judge Eve M. Reillyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Trial materials must be submitted no less than 30 days before pretrial or trial.

Judge Eve M. Reillyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Evidentiary hearing materials must be submitted no less than 5 court days before hearing.

Judge Neil H. Cohenil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Proposed orders must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the remote proceeding.

Judge Neil H. Cohenil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Settlement conference submissions must be filed seven days before the conference.

Judge John Tullyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Emergency motions are held daily at 9 AM; a copy of the motion must be delivered by 2:30 PM the day prior.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Proposed orders must be submitted by 5:00 PM the same day as the court proceeding.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Written discovery must be completed within 8 months of pre-trial timeline order.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Oral discovery must be completed within 14 months of pre-trial timeline order.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Expert witness disclosure must be completed within 15 months of pre-trial timeline order.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Expert witness discovery must be completed within 17 months of pre-trial timeline order.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

All dispositive motions must be filed within 20 months of the pre-trial timeline order.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Trial must be set no later than 24 months after pre-trial timeline order.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Emergency motions received after 2:00 PM are handled the next business day.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Emergency motions received on a holiday or weekend are handled the next business day.

Judge William B. Sullivanil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

On the business day before a court holiday, emergency motions must be submitted before noon; after noon they are handled the next business day.

Judge Gerald Clearyil-cook-circuitCRITICAL

Pre-trial memoranda must be submitted three days before the hearing.

Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitWARNING

E-filing does not change any existing filing deadlines.

Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitWARNING

Court/Clerk not liable for e-filing errors; filers must attempt to resolve technical errors, then may seek court relief.

Judge D. Renee Jacksonil-cook-circuitWARNING

Routine motions are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Judge Patricia O'Brien Sheahanil-cook-circuitWARNING

Pretrial settlement submissions should be submitted at least 3 calendar days before the conference.

Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitINFO

The electronic filing system allows filing 24 hours a day, every day.

Court-level rulesil-cook-circuitINFO

Motions may be filed and hearings scheduled M-F 8:30a-11:59p excluding holidays via the EFM.

Judge Michael F. Ottoil-cook-circuitINFO

Initial CMC is set 60 days after complaint filing, with electronic notices sent to all parties.

Judge Stephanie Saltourosil-cook-circuitINFO

Pre-trial memoranda are due 3 days before the pre-trial conference.

18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County

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Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

State’s Attorney must submit intercepted communication info and recordings within 7 days after eavesdropping authorization expires.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Judges shall render decisions within 60 days of a matter being taken under advisement.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Clerk must assign remand status date within 30 days of reviewing court mandate being filed.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Clerk sets turnover date (≥21 days from summons return date) when issuing Wage Deduction Summons, unless creditor requests no turnover date.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Clerk assigns exemption hearing date to coincide with turnover date, or ≥21 days from summons return date if no turnover date set.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Documents not complying with format requirements may be rejected.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

E-filed documents are deemed filed on the transmission day if the courthouse is open, otherwise the next business day; transmission date/time governs the electronic file mark.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

E-filed documents are deemed filed upon clerk review, acceptance, and electronic filing stamp.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Vendors issue confirmation of e-filing submission; email notice if rejected, re-filing may be required.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Accepted e-filed documents receive an electronic file stamp with court ID, filing date/time, and 'FILED' text; stamp is required for official filing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Court may order e-filing effective as of first attempt date if filing fails due to transmission error, vendor failure, clerk rejection, or technical issues.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Case or claim dispositive motions must be filed no later than 63 days before trial, except with prior leave and good cause.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Except for emergency motions or personal service under Rule 11(c)(1), motion hearings must be at least 5 court days after service; personal service by 4pm requires at least 2nd court day after service.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Summary judgment motions may not be heard until 10 days after service of the notice of motion per Supreme Court Rule 11.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Motions not called for hearing within 60 days of filing may be stricken without notice.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Proof of service for ex parte/emergency order must be filed with the Clerk within 2 days of hearing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Employers filing motion to vacate conditional judgment must file answer concurrently with motion.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Hearings on civil surety authorization petitions must be set no earlier than 15 days after petition filing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Receivers must file an inventory of estate property within 30 days of appointment unless court orders otherwise.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Receivers must file list of known estate liabilities with inventory unless court orders otherwise.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Receivers must file first report with inventory, annual reports thereafter, and final report upon receivership termination.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Surety authorization renewal petitions must be filed between April 1 and 15 preceding expiration.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Written objections to civil surety authorization petitions must be filed not less than 10 days before hearing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Answers to objections to civil surety authorization petitions must be filed not later than 5 days before hearing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Stipulation dismissing cause of action must be filed with financial institution’s voucher acknowledging receipt of funds.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Orders for arbitration hearings exceeding two hours must be submitted to the Arbitration Administrator at least 10 calendar days before the hearing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Parties needing language interpreter or hearing assistance for arbitration hearings must notify the Arbitration Administrator at least 30 calendar days before the hearing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Initial disclosure notices must be filed with the Clerk of the Court within 60 calendar days of filing a responsive pleading.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Initial disclosure notices must be filed with the Clerk of the Court within 28 calendar days of transfer to the arbitration calendar.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Mediator's report must be filed with the Circuit Court Clerk within 14 days after the last day of the mediation conference.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Plaintiff's counsel must submit written settlement or dispositive order on or before scheduled mediation conference date upon settlement of mediation case.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Mediator must submit Mediation Report to court on or before status date.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Mediator must immediately submit written Mediation Report to court upon mediation suspension, termination, or party non-compliance.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Parties or CASA must immediately notify judge in writing and submit settlement or dispositive order by scheduled mediation conference date upon case settlement or withdrawal.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Mediators must submit court-approved Mediation Report within 10 days of last mediation session, no later than assigned status date.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Evaluation report must be provided to the Court no later than 120 days after entry of order appointing evaluator.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Inventories and amended or supplemental inventories must be presented to the judge for filing and approval.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Guardians, executors, and administrators must present annual accounts; first filing ~1 year from issuance of letters, subsequent filings per court order.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Guardians of the Person for disabled adults must file first biennial report within 12 months of appointment, then every 2 years.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Routine motions without notice can be dropped off during business hours; orders entered by 12pm same day (morning delivery) or 9am next day (after 12pm delivery).

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Motions in CF, CM, DV, MT, or TR cases must be placed on court’s call within 30 days of filing; clerk places mailed filings on call within 30 days of filing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Pre-plea and pre-sentence reports must be delivered at least 3 court days prior to the sentence hearing.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

E-filed pleadings received before midnight on open court days deemed filed that day; filed on closed days deemed next business day.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitCRITICAL

Court may order electronic filings that failed due to transmission errors, vendor failures, clerk rejection, technical issues, or service list errors to be filed effective as of the first attempt date upon satisfactory proof.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitINFO

Clerk assigns case number to transferred cases, sets status date ~60 days after receipt, and sends notice to all parties who have appeared.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitINFO

If federal estate tax return required, judge may set first account filing 18 months after issuance of letters.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitINFO

Calendar days are used to calculate filing deadlines for extended media coverage requests and objections.

Court-level rulesil-dupage-circuitINFO

E-filing vendor subscriber agreements must be reviewed and approved by the Chief Judge or designee and Circuit Clerk; vendors must give 30 calendar days' notice before agreement changes take effect.

Southern District of New York

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Judge Ronnie AbramssdnyCRITICAL

Represented parties must file the amended or supplemental pleading within seven days of the order granting a Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2) or (d) motion.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Privilege logs must be promptly produced and updated on a rolling basis as documents are produced.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Opposing parties must make themselves available to confer within 2 business days of a discovery dispute conference request.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Discovery dispute letter-motions may be filed after 10 business days of dispute or sooner if impasse is reached.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Oppositions to letter-motions seeking relief must be filed within two business days.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Expert exclusion motions (Daubert) must be filed by the dispositive motion deadline and should not be treated as motions in limine.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Joint pretrial order must be submitted at least 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Parties must submit a list of affiants to cross-examine three business days after submitting affidavits.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Oppositions to motions in limine and pretrial memorandum legal arguments must be filed within one week of the pretrial order.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer before filing sealed/redacted documents; third parties must file explanatory letter within 3 business days of notice.

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. CavesdnyCRITICAL

Initial interrogatories must be served on or before a specified date.

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. CavesdnyCRITICAL

Subsequent interrogatories must be served no later than 30 days before the fact discovery deadline.

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. CavesdnyCRITICAL

Requests for admission must be served no later than 30 days before the fact discovery deadline.

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. CavesdnyCRITICAL

Subsequent requests for production must be served no later than 30 days before the fact discovery deadline.

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. CavesdnyCRITICAL

Rule 26(e) supplementations must be made within a reasonable time after information discovery, and no later than the fact discovery deadline.

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. CavesdnyCRITICAL

Parties must exchange privilege logs by a specified date if claiming privilege or work product protection.

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. CavesdnyCRITICAL

Pleading amendments after the Rule 15(a) deadline are only permitted with a showing of good cause under Rule 16(b)(4).

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Upon filing a motion to dismiss, the non-moving party must notify the Court within 10 days whether they will amend their pleading or rely on the existing one.

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

If the non-moving party amends their pleading, the moving party has 21 days to answer, file a new motion to dismiss, or notify the Court they rely on the initial motion.

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Joint Pretrial Orders in civil cases must be submitted within 30 days after discovery closes or 30 days after a dispositive motion decision.

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Opposition documents listed in 3.C must be filed within one week of the filing of corresponding 3.B pretrial documents.

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Non-jury case affidavits, deposition excerpts, and exhibits must be submitted 21 days before trial (fixed date) or 30 days after Joint Pretrial Order (no fixed date).

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Counsel must submit list of affiants to cross-examine 3 business days after submitting direct testimony affidavits.

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines may be extended by stipulation submitted 2 business days before brief due date.

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Certificate of service for signed Order to Show Cause must be filed at least 3 business days before the return date.

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Defendant's sentencing submission must be filed at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled sentencing date, unless otherwise ordered.

Judge Vincent L BriccettisdnyCRITICAL

Government's sentencing submission must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled sentencing date.

Judge Jennifer L. RochonsdnyCRITICAL

Opposing party must inform the Court within one business day of intent to respond and file the response within three business days; reply letters are not permitted.

Judge Jennifer L. RochonsdnyCRITICAL

Removing party must file a copy of the state court docket sheet within three calendar days of filing the notice of removal.

Judge Jennifer L. RochonsdnyCRITICAL

Parties must file a proposed Joint Pretrial Order on ECF within 30 days of the Court's decision on a summary judgment motion.

Judge Jennifer L. RochonsdnyCRITICAL

The letter and completed Electronic Devices General Purposes Form must be filed at least three business days before the appearance.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Parties must file proposed case management plan and joint letter on ECF 4 business days before initial conference.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Responses to discovery dispute letters must be filed within 3 business days; responding party should call chambers to advise of response.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Plaintiff has 21 days to amend pleading after motion to dismiss is filed.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Jury case parties must submit joint settlement conference consent letter within 2 weeks of close of fact discovery.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

If TRO adversary is notified but does not consent, application must be filed at a time mutually agreeable to both parties.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Deposition excerpts offered as substantive evidence must be submitted at the time of joint pretrial order filing.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

All documentary exhibits must be submitted at the time of joint pretrial order filing.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Opposition documents must be filed within one week after the pretrial order is filed.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Opposition documents must be filed no less than two days before the scheduled trial date.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Parties must submit affidavits of direct testimony to the court at the time of joint pretrial order filing, with exceptions for certain witnesses.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Counsel must submit a list of affiants to cross-examine three business days after submitting affidavits.

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyWARNING

Parties should promptly move for default judgment if the opposing party fails to respond to a claim.

Judge Jennifer L. RochonsdnyWARNING

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Judge Jennifer L. RochonsdnyWARNING

Motions to exclude expert testimony must be made by the deadline for dispositive motions, not as a motion in limine.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyINFO

Oral argument may be requested by letter filed with motion/opposition/reply papers.

King County Superior Court

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Judge Suzanne R. Parisienwa-king-superiorINFO

Hearings for civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modifications are held at 8:30 am and 4 pm; 8:30 am hearings must conclude by 8:55 am, and 4 pm hearings by 4:25 pm.

Judge Haydee Vargaswa-king-superiorINFO

Do not schedule motions on the recess dates listed.

Judge Matt Lapinwa-king-superiorINFO

Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings at 9 am, 10 am, or 11 am.

Judge Matt Lapinwa-king-superiorINFO

Civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings are heard at 8:30 am and 4 pm; 8:30 am hearings conclude by 8:55 am, and 4 pm hearings conclude by 4:25 pm.

Judge Joe Campagnawa-king-superiorINFO

Email hearing requests to the bailiff, copying all parties, and include the type of hearing requested.

Judge Joe Campagnawa-king-superiorINFO

Advise the bailiff if requesting additional time due to multiple parties, multiple motions, or complex matters.

Judge Angela Kaakewa-king-superiorINFO

Do not schedule hearings or motions on dates when the judge is on judicial leave.

Judge Nikole E. Hecklingerwa-king-superiorINFO

Avoid noting motions during judicial leave (July 6 through July 20); if a motion is noted, the court will issue a decision after returning to session.

Judge Benjamin Santoswa-king-superiorINFO

Do not note motions for July 3 or August 17-21 if possible, as the court will be in recess.

Judge Marshall Fergusonwa-king-superiorINFO

Oral argument on dispositive motions is generally scheduled for Friday mornings; request hearing dates by email or phone.

Judge Monica Carywa-king-superiorINFO

Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings at 9, 10, or 11 am, and you must schedule at least 2 months in advance.

Judge Monica Carywa-king-superiorINFO

General trial schedule is Monday through Wednesday or Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with breaks.

Judge Monica Carywa-king-superiorINFO

Civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings are heard at 8:30 am and 1:00 pm; 8:30 am hearings must conclude by 8:55 am, and 4:00 pm hearings by 4:25 pm.

Judge Monica Carywa-king-superiorINFO

Civil cases assigned to Judge Cary may be reassigned to another judge on Thursday afternoon before trial; parties must still comply with all pre-trial deadlines.

Judge Nelson K.H. Leewa-king-superiorINFO

To request a hearing date, email the bailiff with the case name, cause number, and type of hearing requested.

Judge Nelson K.H. Leewa-king-superiorINFO

Check with opposing counsel before scheduling any hearing to ensure the date and time works for all counsel.

Judge Melinda Youngwa-king-superiorINFO

Request hearing dates by email including case number/name and nature of motion.

Judge Melinda Youngwa-king-superiorINFO

Confer with opposing counsel before confirming a hearing date to ensure mutual agreement.

Judge Daniel Yorkwa-king-superiorINFO

Department 32 conducts trials Monday through Thursday.

Judge Ketu Shahwa-king-superiorINFO

Dispositive motions are typically heard on Fridays; request a hearing by email or phone; email request must include case name, cause number, names and emails of all parties, type of hearing, and dates requested; typically 1 hour allotted.

Judge David Whedbeewa-king-superiorINFO

For dispositive motions, request hearing dates from the bailiff via email and do not note the motion until hearing is confirmed.

Judge David Whedbeewa-king-superiorINFO

Within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date for a dispositive motion, file and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion and Proof of Service.

Judge David Whedbeewa-king-superiorINFO

If the moving party decides not to proceed with a motion, they must immediately notify the court to strike the hearing and file a Notice Striking Hearing.

Judge John McHalewa-king-superiorINFO

Before scheduling a motion, counsel must check availability with all opposing parties and select a date from the court's calendar, then contact the bailiff to confirm the date is still available; do not note the motion until bailiff confirms.

Judge John McHalewa-king-superiorINFO

Email requests for dispositive motion hearings must include case name, cause number, names and contact info of all counsel, type of hearing, and date(s) requested (first and second choice recommended).

Judge John McHalewa-king-superiorINFO

The court will provide additional time for multi-party or complex litigation hearings; request this when scheduling.

Judge Sandra Widlanwa-king-superiorINFO

Email the bailiff to request a hearing date for a summary judgment motion, including all counsel and pro se litigants, and request the date two to three months in advance of the dispositive motion deadline.

Judge Sandra Widlanwa-king-superiorINFO

Motions to Dismiss have the same scheduling requirements as Motions for Summary Judgment but must be noted without oral argument.

Judge Jennifer Petersenwa-king-superiorINFO

Do not note motions for consideration during the judge's scheduled leave periods. If a motion is noted during that time, the court will issue a decision within 5 court days after the judge returns.

Judge Mark Larrañagawa-king-superiorINFO

File and provide a working copy of the Note for Motion within 48 hours after confirming a hearing date.

Judge Mark Larrañagawa-king-superiorINFO

Avoid scheduling motions without argument from 6/12 to 6/20; motions noted during that period will be considered upon the judge's return on 6/23/2025.

Judge Mark Larrañagawa-king-superiorINFO

To schedule an unlawful detainer hearing, email larranaga.court@kingcounty.gov to obtain a date.

Judge Mark Larrañagawa-king-superiorINFO

Email requests for scheduling must include case name, cause number, names and email addresses of all counsel/pro se parties, type of hearing, and requested dates from the available calendar.

Judge Paul M. Crisalliwa-king-superiorINFO

Dispositive motions are typically heard on Fridays; request hearing dates by emailing the bailiff after checking dates with opposing counsel.

Judge Paul M. Crisalliwa-king-superiorINFO

Email requests for dispositive motion hearings must include case name, cause number, nature of motions, and preferred date range.

Judge Jason Hollowaywa-king-superiorINFO

The party requesting a hearing date for a dispositive motion must confer with opposing counsel before contacting the Court.

Judge Jason Hollowaywa-king-superiorINFO

The Court generally allots one hour for dispositive motions; request extended time from the bailiff if needed.

Judge Samuel Chungwa-king-superiorINFO

The Court hears civil non-dispositive motions and sentence modification hearings at 8:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.

Judge Samuel Chungwa-king-superiorINFO

Do not note motions for dates when court is in recess (8/14/2026 through 8/31/2026).

Judge Cindi Portwa-king-superiorINFO

Dispositive motions are generally scheduled for Fridays.

Judge Cindi Portwa-king-superiorINFO

Requests for hearing dates with oral argument are accepted by emailing the bailiff.

Judge Wyman Yipwa-king-superiorINFO

Do not note motions during recess dates: August 31–September 4, 2026, and September 28–October 2, 2026.

Judge E. Rania Rampersadwa-king-superiorINFO

To schedule a motion, contact the bailiff for a court date, file the motion in KC SCRIPT, serve the motion to all relevant parties, and file proof of service with the court.

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

Joint Rule 26(f) status reports must be filed at least seven days before the Rule 16 scheduling conference.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

Replies and sur-replies must be filed no later than seven days after the previous filing.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

Parties arguing expert testimony inadmissibility in a summary judgment motion or opposition must raise the argument in a separate, contemporaneously filed Daubert motion, not in the summary judgment briefing.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

Government must file pre-trial memorandum at least 7 days before trial, including required content.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

Government must file guilty plea memorandum at least 3 business days before change of plea hearing.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

Sentencing motions and supporting memoranda must be filed at least 7 calendar days before the scheduled sentencing date.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

Responses to sentencing motions must be filed at least 3 calendar days before the scheduled sentencing date.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

All parties must file sentencing memoranda no later than 7 calendar days before the scheduled sentencing date.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

In non-2255 habeas corpus matters, the relevant government agency must respond to motions or objections within 14 days unless granted a court-ordered extension.

Judge Gail A. WeilheimeredpaCRITICAL

Objections to expert report compliance must be raised within one week of submission.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Plaintiffs must submit a written settlement demand at least three weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Defendants must submit a written settlement offer at least two weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Counsel must notify the Court of a lack of settlement possibility at least one week before the scheduled settlement conference via call or email.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Counsel must submit a confidential settlement summary and case synopsis via email two weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Joint appendix must be filed by the movant no later than the initial summary judgment motion docket date.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Plaintiff's settlement demand is due 3 weeks prior to the settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Defendant's settlement offer is due 2 weeks prior to the settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Settlement summary and confidential case summary are due 2 weeks prior to the settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Joint settlement position letter is due 1 week prior to the settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

All motion responses must be filed within the timeframe specified in Local Rule 7.1(c).

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

All fact discovery must be completed by [+90 days] from the scheduling order date.

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

Plaintiff expert reports due by fact discovery deadline; Defendant expert reports due [+2 weeks]; all expert discovery due [+2 weeks].

Magistrate Judge Elizabeth T. HeyedpaCRITICAL

Plaintiff's counsel must circulate a draft of the Pretrial Stipulation at least one week before it is due.

Magistrate Judge Elizabeth T. HeyedpaCRITICAL

Settlement memorandum must be emailed to chambers at least four business days before the conference.

Magistrate Judge Katayoun M. CopelandedpaCRITICAL

Counsel must file a joint Rule 16(f) report one week before the Rule 16 teleconference if not previously filed.

Senior Judge Anita B. BrodyedpaCRITICAL

Proposed Discovery Plan must be submitted no later than three days before the pretrial conference.

Senior Judge Anita B. BrodyedpaCRITICAL

Response to summary judgment motion due in 21 days; reply/surreply due in 10 days; no leave required for reply/surreply.

Judge Kelley Brisbon HodgeedpaCRITICAL

Rule 26(f) reports must be filed and emailed to Chambers at least 7 calendar days before the Rule 16 conference.

Judge Kelley Brisbon HodgeedpaCRITICAL

Rule 26(f) meetings must occur no later than 14 calendar days before the Rule 16 scheduling conference.

Judge Kelley Brisbon HodgeedpaCRITICAL

Opposition to discovery motions must be filed within 7 days of the motion's filing.

Judge Kelley Brisbon HodgeedpaCRITICAL

Reply briefs must be filed within 7 days of service of the opposition brief.

Judge Kelley Brisbon HodgeedpaCRITICAL

Rule 56 opposition responses must be filed within 28 days of service of the motion.

Judge Kelley Brisbon HodgeedpaCRITICAL

Sentencing motions and supporting memoranda must be filed at least 14 days before scheduled sentencing date.

Judge Kelley Brisbon HodgeedpaCRITICAL

Sentencing memoranda (exclusive of motions) must be filed no later than 7 days before scheduled sentencing date.

Magistrate Judge Elizabeth T. HeyedpaWARNING

Bring discovery disputes promptly; do not wait until the end of discovery.

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaINFO

Defendants may optionally file pre-trial memoranda on the same 7-day before trial schedule as the Government.

District of New Jersey

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Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Submitting a pre-motion letter tolls the deadline to file the motion until the pre-motion conference or Court decision; additional 7 days if no conference held.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Permitted sur-reply briefs must be filed and served within 7 days of service of the brief they respond to, unless the Court sets a different schedule.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Joint exhibit list must be submitted at least one week prior to trial.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Trial briefs must be submitted no later than 45 calendar days before trial.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Plea-related documents must be submitted to Chambers at least two weeks before the plea date.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

In limine motions are typically due 45 calendar days before trial.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Requestors must submit a Request for Disclosure within 48 hours of receiving the Submission Notice.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Proposed redactions to Sentencing Materials must be filed via CM/ECF within 48 hours after Request for Disclosure is filed.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Parties must file a response to redaction access requests within two days of the written submission.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Defendant’s written agreement to a continuance must be submitted no later than 10 business days before sentencing.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjCRITICAL

Motions for home confinement or bracelet monitoring relief must be filed on CM/ECF at least 7 days before the requested modification date, with non-compliance resulting in denial absent extenuating circumstances.

Magistrate Judge André M. EspinosadnjCRITICAL

Settlement memorandum must be submitted no later than 5 business days before the settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge André M. EspinosadnjCRITICAL

Joint proposed final pretrial order must be submitted by email and regular mail no later than 5 business days before the final pretrial conference.

Judge Edward S. KieldnjCRITICAL

Adversaries must respond to waiver letters within 7 days after receipt.

Magistrate Judge Stacey D. AdamsdnjCRITICAL

Responses to discovery dispute letters must be filed within 5 days, be double-spaced, and not exceed 5 pages.

Magistrate Judge Stacey D. AdamsdnjCRITICAL

The joint proposed final pretrial order must be submitted 14 days before the conference, by email and mail, and must use the Uniform Final Pretrial Order form.

Magistrate Judge Stacey D. AdamsdnjCRITICAL

Settlement memoranda must be submitted via email 5 business days before the conference.

Judge Robert KirschdnjCRITICAL

Movant and adversaries must meet and confer within 7 days of pre-motion letter filing, with substantive verbal communication; failure to participate may result in sanctions.

Judge Robert KirschdnjCRITICAL

Joint resolution letter must be filed within 7 days of meet and confer if issues are resolved.

Judge Robert KirschdnjCRITICAL

Reply letters must be filed within 5 days of non-movant’s response letter.

Judge Robert KirschdnjCRITICAL

Motion filing triggers an automatic motion date that sets the briefing schedule per the District’s website; oral argument is scheduled separately, no appearances required on motion day.

Bankruptcy Michael B. KaplandnjCRITICAL

All exhibits must be exchanged in advance of hearing or trial per the Judge's prescribed manner and format.

Magistrate Judge Justin T. QuinndnjCRITICAL

Dispositive motions must be filed by a date to be determined.

Magistrate Judge Justin T. QuinndnjCRITICAL

Counsel must file third-party litigation funding disclosures required by L. Civ. R. 7.1.1 by the specified date if applicable.

Magistrate Judge Justin T. QuinndnjCRITICAL

Motions to amend pleadings or join new parties must be filed by the date specified in the scheduling order.

Magistrate Judge Justin T. QuinndnjCRITICAL

Joint status letters must be submitted three calendar days before the status conference.

Visiting Jennifer Choe-GrovesdnjCRITICAL

Jury instructions, voir dire, and special verdict forms must be filed by 5:00 p.m. 21 days before the pretrial conference, and simultaneously submitted in Word format to chambers.

Magistrate Judge Cari FaisdnjCRITICAL

Parties must submit the joint proposed final pretrial order by email no later than 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

Magistrate Judge Jessica S. AllendnjCRITICAL

Dispositive motions cannot be filed until discovery is completed.

Bankruptcy Jr. Andrew B. AltenburgdnjCRITICAL

Exhibits must be filed 14 calendar days before the hearing.

Bankruptcy Jr. Andrew B. AltenburgdnjCRITICAL

Exhibits must be submitted 14 calendar days before the hearing.

Visiting Jennifer Choe-GrovesdnjWARNING

Motion for Claim Construction must be filed concurrently with the Joint Claim Construction Chart.

Visiting Jennifer Choe-GrovesdnjWARNING

Opening, answering, reply, and sur-reply claim construction briefs are served but not filed individually; they are later incorporated into the Joint Claim Construction Brief.

Judge Evelyn PadindnjINFO

The Court sets submission timeframes for proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in non-jury cases based on case complexity.

Bankruptcy Michael B. KaplandnjINFO

Deposition transcripts used for impeachment may be filed as an exhibit in advance or kept ready for Court sharing during proceedings.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file initial Rule 222 Disclosure Statement by the initial return date; defendant must file within 28 days of first appearance.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Arbitration award must be filed by the Arbitration Administrator with the Circuit Court Clerk on the same day as the hearing.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Signed originals of e-filed documents must be provided for inspection within 5 business days of notice; hard copies requested by clerk must be provided within 5 business days.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Electronic documents are deemed filed with the Clerk upon review, acceptance, and completion of transmission with the electronic filing stamp.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Electronic filing mark uses transmission date/time; pleadings received before midnight on court days deemed filed that day, else next business day.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Supervised estate representatives and guardians must file inventory within 60 days of receiving Letters Testamentary, Administration, or Guardianship.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Supplemental inventory must be filed within 60 days of representative learning of additional estate property.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Guardians must present final accounting within 30 days of termination of their office.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Pleadings filing deadline is 30 days after waiver of claim copy mailing/delivery or claim filing, whichever is later.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Mediator must file a written report with the court within 14 days after termination of mediation.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Motion to dispense with mediation must be filed within 14 days after the Order of Referral.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Settlement order must be submitted by mediation conference date.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Motions not scheduled for hearing within 60 days of filing are deemed nullity and may be stricken without notice.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Dispositive motions (except during trial) must be filed and noticed no later than 90 days before trial date, except with leave for good cause.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Substitution of judge motions as of right must be filed no later than 60 days before trial date, except if judge is succeeded within 60 days of trial.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Motions to compel discovery compliance, request relief, or protective orders must be scheduled for hearing before any affected dates or deadlines.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Settlement conference memoranda must be delivered to the judge and all counsel at least 7 days before the settlement conference.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Motions in limine requiring document review or briefing must be filed, served, and scheduled for hearing at least 30 days before trial.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be presented by the final pre-trial conference; orders on motions in limine must be written by movant's counsel and presented for signature before voir dire (jury) or opening statements (bench).

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Receivers must file a detailed report and inventory with the court within 30 days of appointment.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Receivers must file first report with inventory, annual reports thereafter, final report on termination.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Rules to Show Cause must be returnable 14 to 30 days from issuance unless parties agree and court approves.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Court reporter must file prove-up transcript within 30 days of prove-up unless waived by court.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

All discovery must be concluded 30 days prior to trial unless court order for good cause or party agreement.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Attorneys on the approved Guardian ad Litem, Attorney for Child, or Child's Representative list must renew their application by May 30 annually.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Proposed orders must be e-filed on the same date as the hearing.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Discovery automatically cuts off 15 calendar days prior to trial or arbitration.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitCRITICAL

Counterclaims, cross-claims, intervenor suits, and third-party complaints may not be filed within 30 days prior to trial except by court order for good cause.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitWARNING

Failure to file timely motions or comply with Supreme Court Rule 201(k) may result in preclusion of relief.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitWARNING

604.10(b) evaluation reports must be submitted to the court and parties within 120 days of the appointing order.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitINFO

Documents required to be maintained must be kept for 1 year after the appellate process is completed.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitINFO

The Court and Clerk are not liable for malfunctions or errors in electronic transmission or receipt of e-filed or e-served documents.

Court-level rulesil-kane-circuitINFO

Court may allow retroactive filing for e-filings not filed due to transmission errors, vendor failures, Clerk rejection, or service list errors, upon satisfactory proof.

Eastern District of Texas

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Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Limine stipulations must be filed at least 48 hours before the pretrial conference.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Notice of readiness must be filed within five days of last defendant's answer or motion.

Magistrate Judge Christine L. StetsonedtxCRITICAL

Objections to exhibits, witnesses, deposition excerpts, and responses to motions in limine must be filed by the deadline in the scheduling order.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Parties must contact the Deputy Clerk in advance of the venire panel being summoned to allow time for printing and inclusion in summons mailing; failure forfeits the opportunity.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Proposed questionnaires must be delivered by the date in the Docket Control Order, or at least 4 weeks before jury selection if not specified.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Joint report must be filed by earlier of 48 hours after meeting or 24 hours before hearing.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Clerk will reject pre-Markman § 101 motions that do not comply with the certification process.

Magistrate Judge K. Nicole MitchelledtxCRITICAL

Notice of readiness must be filed within five days of the last defendant's answer or motion.

Magistrate Judge John D. LoveedtxCRITICAL

Letter brief must be submitted no later than 145 days before the Markman hearing.

Magistrate Judge John D. LoveedtxCRITICAL

If request granted, parties must provide technical advisor information no later than 100 days before Markman hearing.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Motion for leave must be filed at least two weeks before Motions to Strike are due.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Response to motion for leave must be filed at least one week before Motions to Strike are due.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Unopposed motion for leave must be filed at least two weeks before Motions to Strike are due.

Judge Marcia A. CroneedtxCRITICAL

No motions (except motions in limine) may be filed after the motion cut-off date without good cause.

Judge Marcia A. CroneedtxCRITICAL

Objections to exhibits, witnesses, and deposition designations, and responses to motions in limine must be filed by the objections deadline.

Judge Marcia A. CroneedtxCRITICAL

Responses to objections must be filed by the deadline; failure to respond creates a presumption that the objection will be sustained.

Judge Marcia A. CroneedtxCRITICAL

Objections to exhibits must be filed by the date in the scheduling order; otherwise exhibits are admitted.

Senior Judge Ron ClarkedtxCRITICAL

Joint report must be filed 14 days after the Rule 26(f) conference deadline.

Senior Judge Ron ClarkedtxCRITICAL

Objections to expert witnesses must be filed within 7 weeks after the expert's disclosure; objections in limine after this deadline are not accepted.

Judge Rodney GilstrapedtxCRITICAL

Requests to seal confidential information must be made before public disclosure.

Magistrate Judge Christine L. StetsonedtxWARNING

Counsel requiring authentication must notify offering counsel in writing within 3 business days after exhibit is made available.

Magistrate Judge Christine L. StetsonedtxWARNING

A final revised exhibit list must be submitted to the court administrator prior to the final pretrial conference.

Judge Marcia A. CroneedtxWARNING

Only one summary judgment motion per party is allowed without leave of court.

Senior Judge Ron ClarkedtxWARNING

If a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the effective deadline is the next federal court business day.

Magistrate Judge K. Nicole MitchelledtxINFO

The deadline to answer or respond is stayed while the application for extension is pending with the clerk.

Eastern District of Virginia

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Senior Judge Jr. John A. GibneyedvaCRITICAL

The HSD must be delivered to the Clerk's office as soon as practicable after the motion is filed.

Judge David J. NovakedvaCRITICAL

Government must file the certification within 14 days for pending Social Security appeals, including any omitted Fourth Circuit case law; otherwise prior submissions will be stricken.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. ColombelledvaCRITICAL

For pending Social Security appeals, the Government must file the certification within 14 days, including any relevant Fourth Circuit case law not previously submitted; otherwise prior submissions are stricken.

Senior Judge Jr. John A. GibneyedvaCRITICAL

Motion for oral argument must be filed by the date the party files a motion for summary judgment.

Senior Judge Jr. John A. GibneyedvaCRITICAL

For cases with summary judgment motions already filed, parties have 5 business days from entry of this order to file a motion for oral argument.

Magistrate Judge Summer L. SpeightedvaCRITICAL

Government must file the certification within 14 days of the order for all pending Social Security appeals that are ripe for review.

Judge David J. NovakedvaCRITICAL

Motion requesting oral argument must be filed by the same date as the party's motion for summary judgment.

Judge David J. NovakedvaCRITICAL

In cases where summary judgment motions were already filed, parties have 5 business days from entry of this order to request oral argument.

Magistrate Judge Summer L. SpeightedvaCRITICAL

Motion for oral argument must be filed by the date the party files a motion for summary judgment.

Magistrate Judge Summer L. SpeightedvaCRITICAL

In cases where summary judgment motions were already filed, parties have 5 business days from entry of this order to file a motion for oral argument.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. ColombelledvaCRITICAL

Motion for oral argument must be filed by the same date as the party's motion for summary judgment.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. ColombelledvaCRITICAL

In cases where summary judgment motions were already filed, parties have 5 business days from the order's entry to file a motion for oral argument.

Judge Mark S. DavisedvaCRITICAL

Final CJA voucher must be submitted within 45 days of conclusion of representation.

Judge David J. NovakedvaCRITICAL

Counsel must acknowledge receipt of retroactive worksheets within 14 days.

Magistrate Judge Summer L. SpeightedvaCRITICAL

For pending Social Security appeals, the Government must file the certification within 14 days of the order.

Judge David J. NovakedvaCRITICAL

Return date must be at least 45 days after service of the Suggestion on the garnishee.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. ColombelledvaCRITICAL

In cases where summary judgment motions were filed before this order, parties have 5 business days from entry to submit a motion for oral argument.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. ColombelledvaCRITICAL

Defense counsel must move to be re-appointed or decline within 14 days of worksheet filing.

Judge David J. NovakedvaCRITICAL

Compensation claims must be submitted within 45 days after final disposition, unless good cause is shown.

Judge David J. NovakedvaCRITICAL

After motion is filed, deliver HSD and certificate of service to Clerk's office as soon as practicable.

Senior Judge Jr. John A. GibneyedvaCRITICAL

Government must file the certification for pending Social Security appeals within 14 days of the Standing Order.

Judge Mark S. DavisedvaWARNING

Initial CJA voucher may be submitted no sooner than four months after appointment.

Judge Mark S. DavisedvaWARNING

Subsequent interim CJA vouchers may be submitted when amount exceeds $4,000 or four months after previous voucher.

Southern District of Florida

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Magistrate Judge Lisette M. ReidsdflCRITICAL

Moving parties must request discovery dispute hearing relief within 15 days of the grounds for relief arising.

Bankruptcy Mindy A. MorasdflCRITICAL

Bill of Costs must be filed timely after entry of judgment using Official Form B2630.

Bankruptcy Mindy A. MorasdflCRITICAL

Orders must be submitted after the underlying matter is resolved via a hearing or agreement of the parties.

Magistrate Judge Yeney HernandezsdflCRITICAL

Parties have 28 days (plus 7-day extension per Local Rule 26.1(g)(2)(C)) to make good-faith resolution efforts for discovery disputes; unapproved extensions are invalid.

Magistrate Judge Yeney HernandezsdflCRITICAL

Discovery dispute resolution must be completed before the discovery cutoff date; no court intervention or remedies are available after the cutoff.

Magistrate Judge Yeney HernandezsdflCRITICAL

Notice of Hearing must be filed within one business day of Court confirming hearing date and time.

Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer LouissdflCRITICAL

All discovery including dispute resolution must be completed before the discovery cut-off date; no court intervention is available after the cut-off date even if parties agree to additional discovery.

Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer LouissdflCRITICAL

Discovery disputes must be raised in a timely manner per Local Rule 26.1(g)(2), which the Court strictly enforces.

Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer LouissdflCRITICAL

Notice of Hearing must be filed within 24 hours of Court confirmation (or 2 business days if no CM/ECF credentials) and calendared in CM/ECF.

Judge Beth BloomsdflCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file Motion for Entry of Clerk’s Default within 7 days of defendant's answer deadline if no response is filed, with failure resulting in potential dismissal without prejudice.

Judge Beth BloomsdflCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file either Motion for Default Final Judgment or Motion to Determine Joint and Several Liability on Default within 7 days of Clerk's entry of default.

Judge Beth BloomsdflCRITICAL

Plaintiff must file Motion for Default Final Judgment within 7 days of resolving all defendants' liability.

Judge Beth BloomsdflCRITICAL

Failure to file required default motions within specified time may result in sanctions including dismissal without prejudice.

Magistrate Judge Ryon M. McCabesdflCRITICAL

Responses to discovery motions must be filed within 5 business days of service of the discovery motion.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Prevailing party must promptly transmit approved proposed order to court with response summary or statement of no responses after 5-day approval period.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Electronic filing of a document does not change any applicable filing deadline.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Electronic copies of original documents may be filed if the original is submitted within 10 calendar days.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

The effective date of filing for electronically received documents is set by Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, and electronic documents must meet all legal requirements to be official records.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Parties have 10 calendar days after notice is served to oppose a court-initiated electronic filing order, or a later time specified by the court.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

New parties ordered to electronically file documents may object within 10 calendar days after service of the order, or a later time specified by the court.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Complaint must be filed before TRO or OSC if action is initiated same day as the request.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Proposed order and undertaking must be submitted within one court day of preliminary injunction grant, or TRO may be vacated.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Court must promptly send e-filers confirmation of receipt for e-filed documents with date and time, and receipt is deemed at confirmation creation time.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Court must promptly send e-filers filing confirmation with date/time, transaction number, document titles, and fees when e-filed doc complies with requirements and fees are paid; confirmation is proof of filing.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

Court must promptly send e-filers notice of rejection with reasons if e-filed document is rejected for non-compliance or unpaid fees.

Court-level rulesca-statewideCRITICAL

If court e-filing system tech issue prevents filing on a court day, and filer proves attempt to file that day, court must deem document filed that day, except for initial pleadings.

Court-level rulesca-statewideWARNING

No presumption of receipt or filing without court confirmation; e-filer is responsible for verifying receipt and filing of e-submitted documents.

Northern District of Illinois

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Magistrate Judge Michael F. IasparrondilCRITICAL

Plaintiff's settlement letter must be delivered to defendant's counsel and the Court at least 14 days before the settlement conference.

Magistrate Judge Michael F. IasparrondilCRITICAL

Defendant's settlement letter must be delivered to plaintiff's counsel and the Court at least 7 days before the settlement conference.

Judge Joan B. GottschallndilCRITICAL

Motions for preliminary injunction must be filed at least 3 business days before the tentative hearing; if the hearing falls on a Wednesday, the deadline is the prior Friday.

Judge Joan B. GottschallndilCRITICAL

Written responses or requests for a hearing on the anticipated preliminary injunction motion must be received by 11:00 a.m. on the 12th day after TRO entry.

Judge Robert W. GettlemanndilCRITICAL

Plaintiff's initial memorandum must be filed within 2 weeks of filing the Schedule A case.

Judge Robert W. GettlemanndilCRITICAL

The memorandum must be filed before or upon filing a motion for default judgment.

Magistrate Judge Young B. KimndilCRITICAL

Designating party must respond to confidentiality designation challenge within 5 business days.

Judge Edmond E. ChangndilCRITICAL

The deadline for motions in limine also covers Santiago motions unless set separately.

Judge Joan B. GottschallndilWARNING

If no written response or hearing request is received by the deadline, the tentative preliminary injunction hearing is cancelled and the court rules on the papers.

Judge Edmond E. ChangndilWARNING

Proposed voir dire questions must be exchanged 5 business days before the Joint Pretrial Statement due date, and parties must confer 2 business days before.

Judge Edmond E. ChangndilWARNING

Proposed stipulations must be served 5 business days before the pretrial conference.

Judge Edmond E. ChangndilWARNING

Proposed exhibit charts must be exchanged 10 business days before the filing deadline; objections must be returned 5 business days before the deadline.

Eastern District of California

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Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. DelaneyedcaCRITICAL

Confidential Settlement Conference Statements must be emailed to chambers no later than 7 days before the conference.

Magistrate Judge Stanley A. BooneedcaCRITICAL

Joint Scheduling Conference Report must be filed 5 court days before the Scheduling Conference.

Magistrate Judge Stanley A. BooneedcaCRITICAL

Joint Statement re Discovery Disagreement must be filed 14 days before the hearing.

Magistrate Judge Erin Guy CastilloedcaCRITICAL

Joint Scheduling Conference Report must be electronically filed and a copy emailed to egcorders@caed.uscourts.gov at least 7 calendar days before the Scheduling Conference.

Magistrate Judge Erin Guy CastilloedcaCRITICAL

Mandatory Confidential Settlement Conference Statements must be submitted to chambers at least 7 calendar days before the Settlement Conference, complying with the Court's relevant order.

Senior Judge William B. ShubbedcaCRITICAL

Stipulations and proposed orders for criminal continuances must be submitted by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before the scheduled Monday hearing.

Judge Daniel J. CalabrettaedcaCRITICAL

Joint Pretrial Statements must be filed 7 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. DelaneyedcaINFO

Upon settlement, general terms are placed on the record immediately; dispositional documents must be filed within 60 days.

Magistrate Judge Erin Guy CastilloedcaINFO

Informal telephonic discovery conferences will be held within one week of the court receiving the parties' dispute summaries.

Southern District of California

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Western District of Texas

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