Judge David A. Perkiss
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
conformed copies of each of the following (each signed by counsel and parties representing themselves) behind a separate tab:
Formatting
- •Conformed copies must be signed by counsel and parties representing themselves
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
Motions in Limine, if any, which must be drafted in accordance with LASC Rule 3.57 and served and filed;
All exhibits must be exchanged prior to trial;
The trial binder must include conformed copies of the operative pleadings, Joint Statement of the Case (jury trials), Motions in Limine complying with LASC Rule 3.57, a Joint Witness List with testimony details, joint exhibits with a Joint Exhibit List, and edited joint proposed jury instructions and verdict forms (jury trials).
- Document
- Trial binder
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Court's wording
i. Copies of the current operative pleadings (including the operative complaint and answer); ii. Joint Statement of the Case (if a jury trial); iii. Motions in Limine, if any, which must be drafted in accordance with LASC Rule 3.57 and served and filed; iv. Joint Witness List disclosing the witnesses who will be called, what they will testify to, whether an interpreter is needed, and how long their testimony will take; v. Joint exhibits in exhibit books, numbered appropriately, and a Joint Exhibit List (See LASC Rules 3.52 and 3.53). All exhibits must be exchanged prior to trial; vi. Edited Joint Proposed Jury Instruction printed out for the Court (if a jury trial);
Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200–3.1207 and LASC Rule 3.26, including proof of the required notice and an affirmative factual showing of good cause, and are commonly denied for failure to prove notice or why the matter could not be a noticed motion.
Court's wording
EX-PARTE APPLICATIONS: Before bringing an ex parte application, all parties should review California Rules of Court 3.1200 – 3.1207 and Los Angeles County Superior court Rule 3.26. Please pay particular attention to the notice requirements and the requirement of an affirmative factual showing of good cause. Among the most common grounds for denial of an ex parte application is the failure to provide proof of the required notice and/or failure to prove why the application could not be brought as a noticed motion. An "emergency" caused by procrastination or other unexcused delay on the part of the applicant is not grounds for ex parte relief.
The Court may rule on the ex parte papers without any oral argument if a hearing is deemed unnecessary. With that in mind, please include all necessary information and evidence in the ex parte application; waiting to present evidence at oral argument may result in denial of the application.
If a party fails to meaningfully participate in preparing joint trial documents, the documents prepared by the participating party will become the operative trial binder.
Court's wording
If, prior to the date of trial, any party fails to meaningfully participate in the preparation and submission of joint trial documents, the trial documents prepared and submitted by the Court by the party seeking to fulfill their meet and confer obligations will be the operative trial binder
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic filing compliance is required for attorneys, while self-represented litigants without means to e-file may file their documents at the Court.
1. Filing: Compliance with electronic filing is required for attorneys. Please refer to the Court's website for electronic filing orders. Self-represented litigants without means for filing electronically may file their documents in the Court.
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Attorneys must comply with electronic filing; self-represented litigants without e-filing means may file paper documents.
1. Filing: Compliance with electronic filing is required for attorneys. Please refer to the Court’s website for electronic filing orders. Self-represented litigants without means for filing electronically may file their documents in the Court.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Trial binders must include conformed copies of specified documents behind separate tabs, signed by counsel and self-represented parties.
conformed copies of each of the following (each signed by counsel and parties representing themselves) behind a separate tab: i. Copies of the current operative pleadings (including the operative complaint and answer); ii. Joint Statement of the Case (if a jury trial); iii. Motions in Limine, if any, which must be drafted in accordance with LASC Rule 3.57 and served and filed; iv. Joint Witness List disclosing the witnesses who will be called, what they will testify to, whether an interpreter is needed, and how long their testimony will take; v. Joint exhibits in exhibit books, numbered appropriately, and a Joint Exhibit List (See LASC Rules 3.52 and 3.53). All exhibits must be exchanged prior to trial; vi. Edited Joint Proposed Jury Instruction printed out for the Court (if a jury trial); and vii. Edited Joint Proposed Verdict Form(s) printed out for the Court (if a jury trial).
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The Court strongly discourages discovery motions, and parties should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow the dispute before filing one.
2. Discovery Motions: The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. The rules governing discovery are very clear, and virtually all disputes can be resolved through communication and good faith discussion. Before filing a discovery motion, the parties should meet and confer in person, by phone or by videoconference to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.
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Parties should meet and confer before filing discovery motions; discovery motions are strongly discouraged.
2. Discovery Motions: The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. The rules governing discovery are very clear, and virtually all disputes can be resolved through communication and good faith discussion. Before filing a discovery motion, the parties should meet and confer in person, by phone or by videoconference to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial will be continued only if all attorneys of record and appeared parties stipulate in writing or on the record, and written stipulations should be filed in advance rather than at the last minute.
CONTINUANCES: The Court will postpone trial if all attorneys of records and/or parties who have appeared in the action stipulate in writing or on the record to a continuance. Written stipulations to continue trial should be filed in advance. Please do not wait until the last minute to seek a continuance.
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www.lacourt.org or call the Calendar Clerk at: (310) 255-1847 at least 2 court days prior to your hearing.
www.lacourt.org or call the Calendar Clerk at: (310) 255-1847 at least 2 court days prior to your hearing.
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Trial continuances require written or on-the-record stipulation from all attorneys of record and/or appearing parties; written stipulations should be filed in advance.
CONTINUANCES: The Court will postpone trial if all attorneys of records and/or parties who have appeared in the action stipulate in writing or on the record to a continuance. Written stipulations to continue trial should be filed in advance. Please do not wait until the last minute to seek a continuance.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Department S's main telephone number for court staff contact is (310) 255-1847.
Department Main Telephone Number: (310) 255-1847
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For remote appearance sign-in difficulties, disconnect and retry, and if on hold more than 10 minutes call the help desk at (213) 830-0400, falling back to the department line if unreachable.
If you have difficulty signing in, please completely disconnect and try again. If you are on hold for more than 10 minutes and cannot hear anything, please call the help desk at (213) 830-0400. If you are unable to reach the help desk, please call the department.
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www.lacourt.org or call the Calendar Clerk at: (310) 255-1847 at least 2 court days prior to your hearing.
www.lacourt.org or call the Calendar Clerk at: (310) 255-1847 at least 2 court days prior to your hearing.
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