Judge Sarah Selzer
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Communication
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
E-file all pleadings and lodge a proposed order, when applicable, in Word.
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
E-file all pleadings and lodge a proposed order, when applicable, in Word.
Parties are prohibited from recording by audio or video any virtual or in person hearing.
Both sides are expected to confer about stipulating to exhibits prior to the trial.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
E-file all pleadings and lodge any applicable proposed order in Word format.
E-file all pleadings and lodge a proposed order, when applicable, in Word.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
For most trials, upload exhibits digitally to the Case Center portal instead of submitting paper exhibits to the Clerk.
For most trials, the Court is using the Case Center system for handling exhibits. Instead of submitting paper exhibits to the Clerk, counsel or parties upload exhibits digitally to the Case Center portal.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Joint Pre-Trial Memo and/or Conference; Exhibits and Objections
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Provide the other side a copy of materials submitted to the Division unless there is a basis for ex parte review.
Materials cannot be submitted to the Division without providing a copy to the other side, unless there is a basis for ex parte review.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
If you need a continuance, contact the other party to see if you can file a Stipulation.
If you need a continuance, contact the other party to see if you can file a Stipulation.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments
Chambers Communication Rules
Whenever possible, counsel are expected to discuss next steps before a hearing through live interaction by phone or video, not email.
Our in-court time is at a premium and it is expected that, whenever possible, counsel will talk before a hearing about the next steps in a matter. To be clear, talking before a hearing means just that: live interaction (phone, video) and not email.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Other Courtroom Policies and Recommendations
Do not email pleadings that have not been filed.
Do not email pleadings that have not been filed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Division staff may email attorneys and their staff about scheduling.
Division staff may communicate with attorneys and their staff by email for scheduling purposes.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Specific Requirements or Preferences