- Civil motions are heard on
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the court clerk prior to filing the motion.
If Tuesday is a holiday, next motion date is the following Tuesday.
Discovery motions are to be calendared before the magistrate judge after checking if the assigned district judge has a blanket referral policy. Strict compliance with Local Rules 37-1 and 37-2 is required.
Tentative rulings are issued as appropriate.
Mandatory chambers copies are to be delivered to chambers.
Mandatory chambers copies of e-filed documents are to be delivered to courtesy copy box outside chambers, 3rd Floor, Spring Street.
Procedures for filing an ex parte application:
Strict compliance with Local Rule 7-19 is required. A FILED stamped mandatory chambers copy should be delivered directly to the Judge’s chambers. Any opposition should be served and filed within 24 hours of applicant’s oral notice. Court will notify parties if a telephonic hearing is desired.
To request a continuance of any scheduled court proceeding: Submit stipulation no less than 3 business days before hearing.
Counsel are not allowed to contact the judge’s secretary or law clerk.
Inquiries regarding the status of a motion, stipulation or proposed order:
Counsel should check the docket sheet before inquiring of the court clerk. The Court discourages the practice of calling the court clerk.
Calendar conflicts: (Procedures for attorneys to follow if they have a calendar conflict) - Contact opposing counsel then CRD.
Procedures for bringing electronic equipment into the courtroom: Contact the CRD.
To order an audio tape or transcript, click on Ordering tapes/transcripts.
Questions regarding law clerk/extern positions: Submit letter, resume and writing samples to chambers.
Trial preparation:
- Court hours: Tuesday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit preparation: Original Exhibit +4 copies (1 for judge, 1 for opposing counsel, 1 for themselves, 1 extra copy) of exhibit list/witness list on the first day of trial. Submit copies of all exhibits (both sides) except for exhibits used for impeachment/cross examination.
Jury Instructions (form, when they’re to be submitted, weather counsel need to submit general or substantiative instructions or both) general 7 days before trial on computer disc to CRD.
Verdict forms - Follow Local Rules.
Procedures for obtaining the services of an interpreter on a civil case - contact the Interpreter’s Office.
Other Information:
Parties should contact CRD about dates available for settlement conferences.
Settlement Conferences will generally be held on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays at 2:00 p.m.
Counsel should review and follow procedures set forth in the court’s own settlement conference order (available for download below) which differs in some respects from Local Rule 16-14.5. All settlement conference papers should be delivered directly to the Judge’s chambers, Room 324, 3rd floor.
Refer to the instructions specific to e-filing in Social Security Cases in the Case Management Order for Social Security cases (ECF Joint Stipulation.pdf).
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