Judge Stasy Avelar
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Motion Practice: Please double space your motions and avoid handwriting them if possible.
- Line spacing
- Double
- Motion
Formatting
- •Avoid handwriting motions if possible
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
An expedited-treatment request should describe prior efforts to expedite and include a proposed order providing a response deadline or another opportunity for the other side to be heard.
Court's wording
If expedited treatment is requested the request should state what has already been done to attempt to expedite the matter (personal consultation with opposing counsel, email service on opposing party, etc.). It should also include a proposed form of order that provides a response date or deadline or some other provision for the other sides right to be heard.
Submit an order with a stipulation or motion stating the precise relief requested or stipulated to.
Court's wording
Please provide orders for stipulations and motions: If you have a stipulation to a basic extension or other motion, please submit an order with the motion that sets forth the precise relief you are requesting/stipulating to.
Filing & Service rules
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Please do not file written motions to compel and/or for sanctions as a first resort to seeking relief on a discovery dispute. My preference is that you jointly request a status conference by contacting my division. We will fit you in within 1-2 weeks for a telephonic conference and all I ask is that you file a brief two-page statement describing the issues and each party's position.
Please do not file written motions to compel and/or for sanctions as a first resort to seeking relief on a discovery dispute. My preference is that you jointly request a status conference by contacting my division. We will fit you in within 1-2 weeks for a telephonic conference and all I ask is that you file a brief two-page statement describing the issues and each party's position.
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