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, although the Judge reserves the right to continue motions sua sponte.
Discovery motions are to be set before the district judge unless the district judge to whom the case is assigned has a blanket referral of all discovery matters to the magistrate judge or already has issued a case specific order referring all discovery matters to the magistrate judge, in which case discovery motions are set before the magistrate judge. (See Discovery Referral Sheet.) Strict compliance with Local Rules 37-1 and 37-2 is required. It is the Court’s policy to decline requests by counsel for telephonic conferences to resolve discovery disputes which arise during pending depositions.
Mandatory chambers copies of filings are requested by the Court. Pursuant to General Order 08-02, mandatory chambers copies are required for documents filed electronically and shall be delivered to the courtesy copy box outside chambers, 9th Floor, Spring Street not later than noon on the day following the electronic filing of the document. Mandatory chambers copies must comply with Local Rule 11-3.
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, parties should submit a signed stipulation and proposed order.
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)
Immediately advise the court clerk telephonically; attempt to secure other counsel's agreement to stipulate to a new date.
To order an audio tape or transcript, click on Ordering tapes/transcripts.
Questions regarding law clerk/extern positions: Communicate via letter to the Judge.
Other information:
Parties should contact court clerk about dates available for settlement conferences. The parties should comply with Local Rule 16-14.5. All settlement conference papers should be delivered directly to the Judge's chambers, Room 931, 9th floor. |