Judge Ann H. Park
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Trial Notebook
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Page & Word Limits3 rules
The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
- IDC responsive memorandum
- Up to 3 pages
At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
- IDC memorandum
- Up to 3 pages
Moving party IDC memorandum limited to 3 pages, responding party responsive memorandum limited to 3 pages.
- Memorandum
- Up to 3 pages
- Responsive memorandum
- Up to 3 pages
Court's wording
At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues. The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
Document Format Requirements5 rules
The parties must provide both a paper “trial notebook” for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.
- File type
- Paper
Each exhibit must be separately numbered, with the numbers corresponding to the number of theexhibit on the joint exhibit list. If an exhibit contains more than one page, the pages must be internally numbered, i.e., 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 etc.
Leave at least four inches of blank ... any addenda to form instructions.
The parties shall work together to provide exhibits electronically, if feasible.
Any party responding to a Kennemur v. State of California (1982) 133 Cal.App.3d 907 objection at trial must be prepared to have the page and line marked in any deposition testimony and any attorney communication demonstrating that the objecting party had reasonable advance notice of any opinion that departs from the prior notice.
Document Filing Requirements18 rules
Parties with fee waivers must file Form FW-020 to request official court reporter before hearing/trial.
Court's wording
A party who has received a fee waiver pursuant to CRC 3.55(7) may request an official court reporter by filing form FW-020 https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/FW-020 before the hearing or trial (See CRC 2.956(c)).
The first paragraph shall be formatted as follows: (1) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (2) one to three sentences describing (not arguing) each party’s position.
Ex parte applications must show irreparable harm/immediate danger/statutory basis and why other relief methods are not feasible.
Court's wording
There must be an affirmative showing of "irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte." (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).) You will need to demonstrate to the court the reason(s) why you cannot seek the requested relief by other means, such as a noticed motion or continuance of the trial.
There must be an affirmative showing of "irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte." (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).) You will need to demonstrate to the court the reason(s) why you cannot seek the requested relief by other means, such as a noticed motion or continuance of the trial.
Motions in limine must include sworn declaration of conference with opposing party and their position, plus statutory notice.
- Document
- Motion in limine
Must include
- •Statutory notice
- •Sworn declaration
Court's wording
motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party, setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motions, and must be submitted with timely statutory notice so the motion in limine can be heard at the FSC.
Motions in limine must include a sworn declaration describing the meet-and-confer and the opposing party's position, and must be filed with timely statutory notice so the motion can be heard at the FSC.
Court's wording
motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party, setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motions, and must be submitted with timely statutory notice so the motion in limine can be heard at the FSC. Motions in limine may be heard at the FSC unless the Court orders otherwise.
Absent good cause, the total number of hours listed for testimony shall not exceed the trial estimate given at the case management conference, including the allocation of one day of the trial estimate for jury selection and sufficient time for opening statements and closing arguments.
Before submitting the instructions, counsel must fill in the blanks, make appropriate modifications, and comply with SCLAC 3.170 to 3.171. Use CACI for form instructions.
The parties must submit a joint list of all witnesses each party actually intends to call. Next to each witness, indicate the total time estimated for that witness’s testimony (including direct, cross, and redirect). Make realistic time estimates. At the end of the list, total the time estimated for testimony.
The parties are to submit a joint set of instructions, plus a set of instructions from each side to which there are objections. The parties shall provide the full text of all requested instructions (not just a list).
As to experts that counsel intends to call at trial, no later than the FSC, Counsel shall present to the Court and opposing counsel a copy of the Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.260 declaration that states the substance of the proffered opinion.
The parties are to meet and confer in advance and then file proposed general or special verdict forms. Use CACI model verdict forms where applicable. The Court discourages submission of competing proposed verdict forms.
Any motion seeking to commence any additional discovery beyond sections 2-6 shall specifically identify the contemplated additional discovery and shall include a statement of the parties' respective positions regarding the same.
The list provided by Defendant may be in the chart or spreadsheet format, and shall include the VIN, date of repair visit, dealership or other reporting location, and text of the other customers' reported complaint, but shall not include the other customers' names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, or other personal identifying information
The email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.
- Document
- Tentative submission email
Must include
- •Case number
The first paragraph shall be formatted as follows: (1) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (2) one to three sentences describing (not arguing) each party's position.
Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq.
TRIAL BRIEFS for each party are highly recommended in all cases, whether bench or jury trial.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Parties must use the Court Reservation System (CRS) to continue or withdraw motions and must inform the courtroom of the change.
Parties must use CRS to continue or withdraw motions and inform the courtroom of the change.
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Parties must reserve a hearing date for all law and motion hearings through the Court Reservation System (CRS); moderate-to-complex motions are heard Tuesdays and Thursdays and routine motions on Fridays.
The Court hears moderate to complex motions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and routine motions on Fridays. Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System (CRS).
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Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.
All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
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All ex parte applications and supporting documents must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
Page 4 | Ex Parte Applications
Plaintiff must e-file Notice of Settlement using Judicial Council Form CM-200.
Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by the plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.
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The plaintiff must e-file the Notice of Settlement on Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.
Notice of Settlement must be eFiled by the plaintiff using Judicial Council Form CM-200, even if the case is settled at a Judicial mandatory settlement conference.
Page 5 | NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT / REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
The parties must provide both a paper “trial notebook” for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.
The parties must provide both a paper “trial notebook” for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.
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Parties must submit paper trial notebook to court and FSC/trial documents electronically.
The parties must provide both a paper “trial notebook” for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.
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Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements under California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2).
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Scheduling an IDC does not toll the deadline for filing a discovery motion unless the parties stipulate to toll deadlines.
California Code of Civil Procedure § 2016.080 has been repealed, therefore, the scheduling of an IDC does not toll the deadline for filing a discovery motion unless the parties stipulate to toll deadlines.
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Ex parte oppositions must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
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Moving party must file IDC memorandum at least 5 court days before IDC.
At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
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The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
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The moving party must file and serve the IDC memorandum at least five court days before the IDC.
At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.
Page 4 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. court day prior to hearing.
All ex parte applications and documents in support thereof must be electronically filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.
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Absent an exemption, ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing.
Absent an exemption, you must file the application by 10:00 am on the court day prior to the ex parte hearing.
Page 4 | Ex Parte Applications
Written opposition to an ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Any written opposition shall be electronically filed by 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.
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The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.
Page 4 | Informal Discovery Conferences
The following FSC documents must be provided to the Court prior to the FSC: 1. MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC
The following FSC documents must be provided to the Court prior to the FSC: 1. MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC
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If no court reporter is retained for trial, the parties must jointly prepare a summary of each day's proceedings and lodge it in the courtroom the next morning before proceedings resume.
The Court strongly encourages the parties to retain a court reporter for trials. If no court reporter is used, the parties must jointly prepare a summary of the day's proceedings and lodge it in the courtroom the next morning before proceedings resume.
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A proposed protective order must be served and filed within 5 days of the CMC order.
If a party believes any of this information should be subject to a protective order, that party shall serve and file a proposed protective order within 5 days of this order and the parties shall meet and confer as to agreeable language for the same.
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Trial binders lodged before settlement must be picked up within two weeks of filing the Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.
If trial binders were lodged prior to settlement, they must be picked up within two weeks of filing the Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.
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All e-filing parties must accept electronic service except when personal service required by law or any party is self-represented.
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.
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Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be served with proper statutory notice.
MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC
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Both parties must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery.
Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties must provide a paper trial notebook to the Court.
The parties must provide both a paper “trial notebook” for the Court and submit FSC/trial documents electronically.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
A party seeking protection for the ordered discovery must serve and file a proposed protective order within 5 days of the order and meet and confer on language, with the standard SCLAC protective order as the default.
If a party believes any of this information should be subject to a protective order, that party shall serve and file a proposed protective order within 5 days of this order and the parties shall meet and confer as to agreeable language for the same. The default will be the standard Protective Order provided by the SCLAC in its website.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Trial counsel must meet and confer (in person, videoconference, or telephone) no later than 15 calendar days before the initial and any succeeding CMC to address the issues in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.
Trial counsel are required to meet and confer in person, via videoconference, or by telephone no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding CMC to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.
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Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference before bringing a discovery motion, and exchanging letters or emails alone is insufficient.
The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or videoconference to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.
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Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by phone, or video to resolve discovery disputes before filing discovery motions; letters/emails insufficient.
Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or videoconference to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.
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Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request [LACIV094] See https://www.lacourt.org/forms/pdf/LACIV094.pdf. The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.
Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request [LACIV094] See https://www.lacourt.org/forms/pdf/LACIV094.pdf. The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.
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Before filing a noticed motion for discovery beyond sections 2-6, the parties must meet and confer regarding the additional discovery needed to prepare the case for trial.
To the extent any party concludes that additional discovery is necessary beyond sections 2-6, that party shall by noticed motion request such discovery. In advance of any such request, the parties are ordered to meet and confer regarding any additional discovery needed to prepare this case for trial.
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Counsel attending the CMC must know the case and be prepared to discuss all issues identified in CRC Rule 3.727.
Counsel attending the CMC must be knowledgeable about the case and be prepared to discuss all the issues set forth in CRC Rule 3.727.
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The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.
The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.
Page 4 | Informal Discovery Conferences
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel submitting on tentative ruling may email judicial assistant by 8am hearing day; email must include case number, party, cc opposing counsel.
Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative may call the courtroom or send an email to the Judicial Assistant by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. The email must include the case number and identify the party submitting on the tentative with a copy (cc) to opposing counsel.
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Counsel may submit on the tentative by calling the courtroom or emailing the Judicial Assistant by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
Counsel who intend to submit on the tentative may call the courtroom or send an email to the Judicial Assistant by 8:00 a.m. the day of the hearing.
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Department P chambers email is NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov, with staff available Monday to Friday 8:30 am-12:00 pm and 1:30 pm-4:30 pm.
Email: NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Department P contact details: phone 562-345-3727, email NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov, hours M-F 8:30am-12pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Telephone Number: 562-345-3727 Email: NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Department P chambers can be reached by phone at 562-345-3727 during posted hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 am-12:00 pm and 1:30 pm-4:30 pm).
Telephone Number: 562-345-3727 Email: NORDept-P@lacourt.ca.gov Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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