Judge Curtis A. Kin
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 15 pages
Adjournments
- All requests for continuance of a matter should be made by submission of (1) a stipulation and proposed order or (2) an ex parte application. Continuances will not be granted without a showing of good cause.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Document Format Requirements11 rules
The joint appendix shall be a hard copy submitted in accordance with the guidance below.
- File type
- Paper
- Joint appendix
If the parties submit a joint appendix, the complete record may be submitted in electronic format (USB flash drive preferred). When the record is provided in electronic format, it must be searchable by Bates-stamp number.
If the joint appendix consists of more than one volume, each volume shall be clearly labeled on its cover and/or spine (e.g. Vol. 1 of
The pages in the joint appendix shall be in numerical Bates-stamped order no matter which party cited the particular page.
Such joint appendix shall be bates-numbered consecutively, and the parties shall refer in their briefs to the evidence by the joint appendix Bates numbers.
The joint appendix must be submitted in a three-inch spiral bound or three-ring binder.
Such proposed judgment and writ of mandate should substantially conform to the suggested Form of Judgment and Form of Writ at the end of this document.
The joint appendix may have labeled side tabs separating the pages that come from different documents.
Any party may highlight information on a joint appendix page that is important for the Court's review.
The joint appendix should be prepared and submitted in accordance with paragraphs 3-6 of the "JOINT APPENDIX" guidance above.
to provide context to a cited page, the joint appendix may include the document cover page, a witness identification page, and/or other pertinent pages from the source document, even if not actually cited.
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
If the ex parte application seeks a temporary restraining order and order to show cause re preliminary injunction, the moving party must submit a proposed form of
If the moving party takes a motion off calendar, the moving party shall confirm that fact in writing.
Respondent shall, in turn, bates-stamp any evidence it wants the Court to consider (starting with the number following the petitioner's evidence) and submit such evidence with the Opposition Brief.
In accordance with Local Rule 3.231(n), the prevailing party on a prerogative writ will be ordered to prepare, serve, and ultimately file a proposed judgment and, if applicable, a proposed writ of mandate.
If the parties cannot agree upon a joint appendix, petitioner must bates-stamp any evidence it wants the Court to consider and submit such evidence with the Opening Brief.
For administrative mandamus or for traditional mandamus review of quasi- legislative agency actions, the parties shall comply with Local Rule 3.231(g)’s requirements for preparation and submission of the record.
The parties shall meet and confer to determine whether they can agree upon a joint appendix.
The parties shall comply with Local Rule 3.231(h) when preparing and submitting evidence for a petition for traditional mandamus.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Ex parte applications must be filed electronically, with self-represented litigants exempt from e-filing permitted to file at the Clerk's Office in Room 102 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
Ex parte applications shall be filed electronically by no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing. Self-represented litigants exempt from electronic filing may file their applications with the Clerk's Office in Room 102 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
Civil cases
Page 1 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex parte applications must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing.
Ex parte applications shall be filed electronically by no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
The administrative record must be lodged with the Court no later than the due date for filing and service of the Reply Brief.
The record shall be lodged with the Court by no later than the due date for filing and service of the Reply Brief.
Civil cases
Page 2 | ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
The joint appendix must be lodged with the Court no later than the due date for the Reply Brief.
The joint appendix must be lodged with the Court no later than the due date for the Reply Brief.
Civil cases
Page 3 | JOINT APPENDIX
Filing Fees and Waivers
All fees must be paid before filing the ex parte application.
All fees must be paid prior to filing the application.
Civil cases
Page 1 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are required for all law and motion papers exceeding 15 pages (page count includes the memorandum of points and authorities and exhibits; excludes table of contents, table of authorities, and proof of service).
The Court requires courtesy copies for all law and motion papers exceeding 15 pages. This page count includes the memorandum of points and authorities and exhibits, but not the table of contents, table of authorities, or proof of service.
Civil cases
Page 2 | MOTION HEARINGS
Filing Bundling Requirements
If the administrative record exceeds 450 pages (including transcripts), the parties must prepare a joint appendix.
If such record exceeds 450 pages (including any transcripts), the parties must prepare a joint appendix.
Civil cases
Page 2 | ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
All requests for continuance of a matter should be made by submission of (1) a stipulation and proposed order or (2) an ex parte application. Continuances will not be granted without a showing of good cause.
All requests for continuance of a matter should be made by submission of (1) a stipulation and proposed order or (2) an ex parte application. Continuances will not be granted without a showing of good cause.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES
Chambers Communication Rules
Law and motion hearing dates must be reserved by calling the courtroom (this department does not use the CRS Online reservation system) in advance of filing the motion; the regular hearing calendar is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
All law and motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance of the filing of the motion. The Court's regular hearing calendar is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. This department DOES NOT use the CRS Online reservation system. Please call the courtroom to reserve your hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 2 | MOTION HEARINGS