United States District Court, Central District of California
FAQs about Judges' Procedures and Schedules

Last Updated: 10/06/2009

Name:Title:Court RoomLocation:
Hon. Audrey B. CollinsJudge680Los Angeles - Roybal
Courtroom Deputy Clerk:Telephone:
Angela Bridges213-894-6500


The best way to contact the judge's courtroom deputy clerk is by calling 213-894-6500; if the clerk does not answer the phone, be sure to leave a voice-mail message.

JUDGE AUDREY B. COLLINS
Court Clerk: Angela Bridges
Court Reporter: Katherine Stride		Courtroom No.: 680
Telephone: 213-894-6500
Telephone: 213-625-0677

  1. Civil motions are heard on: Monday, time: 10:00 AM
    Criminal motions are heard on: Monday, time: 2:00 PM
    (If Monday is a holiday, motion date is the next Monday)
    It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the court clerk prior to filing the motion.


  2. Discovery motions are to be scheduled before the Magistrate Judge.


  3. Tentative rulings are issued only at the hearing prior to calling the case. For security reasons, paper copies of filings shall be removed from envelopes or folders before being placed in the chambers drop-box.


  4. Efiling is mandatory as of January 2, 2008.


  5. Two sets of mandatory chambers paper copies must be delivered directly to chambers by 12:00 p.m. (noon) of the court day following the efiling of any document. Counsel shall familiarize themselves with the Central District’s General Order 08-02 and 08-11.


  6. When it is necessary to file an ex parte application, counsel shall submit with the application a declaration indicating the necessity of the ex parte, that the opposing party(ies) have been notified and whether they oppose the application. The Court will notify counsel if a hearing is to be scheduled. See the Court’s Order re: Pretrial Conference for additional information on the filing of ex parte applications.


  7. Submit a stipulation if you are seeking a continuance or extension of time. See General Orders 08-02 and 08-11 for the correct procedure to follow in submitting a stipulation and proposed order to the Court.


  8. Counsel should for no reason contact chambers, law clerks or the secretary.


  9. Inquiries re: status of motions, stipulations or proposed orders should be made by checking the docket sheet through PACER.


  10. If counsel have a calendar conflict, they should contact the Court Clerk as soon as possible.


  11. There are no occasions when electronic equipment is allowed in the courtroom without the Court's prior approval.


  12. To obtain a transcript of any reported or digitally recorded proceeding, please contact the assigned court reporter/recorder. To determine the court reporter/recorder for a particular proceeding, go to the Court Reporter Schedule web page and click on View by Date. Once you've determined the correct court reporter/recorder for the desired session, click on Court Reporter Phone and Email List for contact information.


  13. Trial preparation: Court hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    -have exhibit tags in place prior to bringing exhibits to Court
    -only substantive instructions should be submitted
    -counsel should prepare verdict forms in civil cases


  14. It is the responsibility of counsel in a civil case to arrange the services of an interpreter - 213-894-4599.
If counsel has received a "Notice to Parties of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Pilot Program" - forms ADR-08, ADR-10, or ADR-11 with an attached "ADR Pilot Program Questionnaire" form ADR-09, please see General Order 02-07 which is located in the "General Orders" section on the home page of the Court's website. The Attorney Settlement Officer information is located in the section "Attorney Information, ADR."


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