- Civil motions are heard on:
TUESDAYS Time: 10:00am or as scheduled
Criminal motions are heard on: As scheduled Time: As scheduled
(If Tuesday is a holiday, next motion date is as scheduled)
It is / is not necessary to clear a motion date with the court clerk prior to filing the motion.
- Discovery motions are to be calendared before the district judge / magistrate judge.
Determined by policy of the District Judge assigned to the case.
- Are tentative rulings issued?
Often on discovery motions, but not always. Discovery motions may be taken under submission without oral argument.
Electronic Filings: Counsel shall e-file all criminal and civil filings for MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENTON pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 5(d)(3), Local Rule 5-4, and General Order 08-02, as follows:
Step 1: All non-signature items shall be E-FILED in .pdf format. All proposed signature items shall be E-FILED as a separate document in pdf format.
Step 2: All proposed signature items shall be E-MAILED to the chambers email address at vbk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov [vbk(underscore)chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov] in Word or Word Perfect format. ONLY proposed signature items should be emailed to the chambers’ email address. Please do NOT email other associated documents, and do NOT use this email address for communication with the Court or the Clerk.
Step 3: A MANDATORY CHAMBERS COPY of all e-filed documents shall be delivered to the COURTESY COPY DROP BOX NEAR CHAMBERS IN THE SPRING STREET BUILDING, ROOM 930, 9TH FLOOR within 24 hours or on the same day, if priority processing is being requested. All copies delivered to the courtesy bin shall have the notice of E-filing attached.
Procedures for filing an ex parte application: Follow local rules. Opposition or Non-opposition due within 24 hours.
- To request a continuance of any scheduled court proceeding:
Contact opposing counsel, then court clerk for an acceptable date. Stipulation or Ex Parte Application in compliance with local rules must be filed with a proposed order.
- Are counsel allowed to contact the judge’s law clerk or secretary?
NO
- Inquiries regarding the status of a motion, stipulation or proposed order.
Contact court clerk.
- Calendar conflicts: (Procedures for attorneys to follow if they have a calendar conflict)
Timely conflict calendar should be provided to court clerk.
- Procedures for bringing electronic equipment into the courtroom:
Contact court clerk.
- To order an audio tape or transcript.
Go to General Information > Audio Tape or Transcripts from an Electronically Recorded Proceeding.
- Questions regarding law clerk/extern positions.
Contact judge’s secretary.
- Trial preparation:
- Court hours:
9:00am - 4:30pm
- Exhibit preparation
Follow local rules.
- Jury instructions
Follow local rules.
- Verdict forms
Follow local rules.
- Other
Procedures for obtaining the services of an interpreter on a civil case Contact court clerk. |