Civil motions are heard on MONDAYS at 2:00 P.M. or such other time as set by the magistrate judge after consultation with counsel. If the motion is not set for a Monday at 2:00 p.m., it is necessary to clear a date with the magistrate judge’s courtroom deputy clerk (“CRD”). Counsel should anticipate the possibility that a motion will be submitted on the papers.
Criminal motions are heard on CRIMINAL DUTY DAYS or as set by the magistrate judge.
The magistrate judge anticipates counsel will comply with the Local Rules which are available on the Court’s website under Local Rules.
Discovery motions are to be scheduled before the magistrate judge, if referred by the assigned district judge. Strict compliance with Local Rule 37-1 through 37-4 is required. PLEASE OBTAIN A COPY OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE’S “NOTICE TO COUNSEL - DISCOVERY DISPUTES”PRIOR TO FILING A DISCOVERY MOTION. It is attached below.
Mandatory chambers copies are not desired, except as ordered, as to documents filed traditionally over the intake counter. Pursuant to General Order 08-02, mandatory chambers copies are required for documents filed electronically and shall be delivered to the courtesy copy box located outside the Roybal Terrace Clerk’s Office , Room 181L not later than noon the day following the electronic filing of the document. Mandatory chambers copies must comply with Local Rule 11-1.
Ex parte applications are an unacceptable method of bringing a discovery dispute to the attention of the magistrate judge absent an extreme emergency. Parties should not set a hearing date and time for ex parte applications and must follow the applicable Local and Federal Rules. Counsel shall be notified by minute order of the magistrate judge’s ruling.
To request a continuance of any scheduled court proceeding, counsel should first attempt to file a stipulation and proposed order.
Counsel should not contact the magistrate judge’s law clerk or judicial assistant unless a conference call has been set on calendar.
Inquiries regarding the status of a motion, stipulation, or proposed order should be made to the CRD.
Please advise the CRD in advance about a calendar conflict and attempt to stipulate to an alternative date and time with opposing counsel after clearing the alternative date and time with the CRD.
Electronic equipment is not allowed into the courtroom without first obtaining the approval of the magistrate judge.
For procedures regarding ordering tapes and transcripts, please visit the Notice from the Clerk regarding Availability of Transcripts.
Questions regarding law clerk/extern positions should be directed to the magistrate judge’s judicial assistant.
Trial preparation: Counsel are expected to comply with all of the court’s Local Rules and, in particular,Local Rule 16. A copy of the magistrate judge’s scheduling and case management order in General Order 08-09 cases is attached hereto.
To obtain the services of a court-certified interpreter in a civil case, including such services for settlement conferences, please visit the Court Interpreters web page.
Settlement conferences should be scheduled by the CRD after a conference has been referred to the magistrate judge pursuant to Local Rule 16 and its subparts.
The magistrate judge appreciates counsel’s compliance with these procedures. As used here, the term“counsel” applies equally to litigants appearing pro se. |