Judge Christopher K. Lui
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Page & Word Limits1 rule
A stipulation requesting an IDC must also attach a joint statement of the discovery in dispute, not exceeding ten double spaced pages.
- IDC joint statement
- Up to 10 pages
- Format
- Double-spaced
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing.
- Document
- Ex parte application
Must include
- •Proposed order
Ex parte applications are reserved for exigent circumstances and must include a declaration making an affirmative factual showing of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis (CRC 3.1202(c)).
Court's wording
Ex parte applications are reserved for exigent circumstances. The applicant must comply with Cal. Rule of Court, rule 3.1202(c): "An applicant must make an affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte."
An IDC will only be scheduled pursuant to a joint request by the parties. All lDC requests must be made through the filing of a stipulation and proposed order.
- Document
- IDC request stipulation
Must include
- •Proposed order
The joint statement should consist of a narrative description of the dispute and meet and confer efforts and must not simply reproduce the disputed discovery requests and responses thereto.
The IDC stipulation must represent that the IDC will assist in resolving the discovery issues, failure to meet and confer is grounds for cancellation or continuance, and the stipulation may also request tolling of discovery motion deadlines.
Court's wording
The stipulation must contain the representations of the IDC will assist in resolving their discovery issues. A failure to meet and confer before an IDC is grounds for the Court to cancel or continue the IDC. A stipulation requesting an IDC may also include a request that the Court toll the deadline for filing discovery motions on issues encompassed by the IDC. (See Code of Civil Procedure § 2016.080(c)(2)).
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Represented litigants must e-file documents through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider under CRC 2.253(b).
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b), represented litigants are required to electronically file documents with the Court through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.
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Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents filed by attorney-represented litigants in Limited and Unlimited (Non-Complex) Civil matters.
The Los Angeles County Superior Court has implemented electronic filing of all documents filed in the Limited and Unlimited (Non-Complex) Civil matters by litigants represented by attorneys pursuant to the operative General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.
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Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing and may file at the Room 102 filing window, though the Court encourages them to e-file and e-serve if able.
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory Electronic Filing requirements and may file papers at the filing window on the first floor, Room 102; however, the Court encourages self- represented parties to participate in electronic filing and service if they are able to do so.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Opposition and reply briefs on motions in limine must be filed within the time requirements of CCP section 1005.
Any opposition or reply briefs must be filed within the time requirements of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005.
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All trial readiness documents are due ten days before the Final Status Conference.
Pursuant to Local Rule 3.25(g)(3), all trial readiness documents are due ten days before the Final Status Conference.
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Motions in limine must be filed with timely statutory notice so they can be heard at the Final Status Conference.
Pursuant to Local Rule 3.25(f)(2), any motions in limine must be filed with timely statutory notice so as to be heard at the Final Status Conference.
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Failure to comply with motions-in-limine filing requirements or CCP 1005 deadlines may result in continuance of the Final Status Conference, denial of late-filed motions, or striking of late-filed opposition briefs.
A failure to comply with the requirements of Local Rule 3.25(f)(2) or Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 may result in the continuance of the Final Status Conference, the denial of late-filed motions, or the striking of late-filed opposition briefs.
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Ex parte applications are considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., and parties should not expect oral argument unless the Court requests it.
Ex parte applications will be considered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing. The parties should not expect to present oral arguments in connection with an ex parte application. (See Cal. Code Civ. Proc.§ 166(a)(1)). The Court will inform the parties if it wishes to hear arguments before ruling.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Ex parte applicants must pay the filing fee before appearing.
Applicants must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200, et seq., submit a proposed order, and pay the filing fee before appearing.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
All motions except motions in limine must be reserved through the Court's online Court Reservation System (CRS), with motions heard Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.
All motions to be heard in Department 734, other than motions in limine, must be reserved through the Court Reservation System. Follow the links Online Services - Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Court's website. CRS must also be used to continue or cancel motions. Motions are heard Tuesday-Friday and are set for hearing at 8:30 a.m. The Court strongly encourages parties to appear remotely via LA Court Connect.
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Informal Discovery Conferences are encouraged but not required before filing a discovery motion, though the Court may order an IDC on its own motion before hearing an already-filed discovery motion.
The Court encourages the use of Informal Discovery Conferences ("IDCs") but does not require that the parties conduct an IDC prior to filing a discovery motion. However, counsel should be aware that in some circumstances, the Court will order an IDC on its own motion before holding a hearing on discovery motions that have already been filed.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Requests to change trial dates may only be made by ex parte application or noticed motion.
Any request to change trial dates must be made by ex parte application or by noticed motion.
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Requests to continue or cancel a motion hearing must be made through the Court Reservation System (CRS).
CRS must also be used to continue or cancel motions.
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