Judge Frank M. Tavelman
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Complaint, Answer, Request for Default
- Not Requested
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy
- As Soon as Practicable
Ex Parte Motions
- As Soon as Possible
Summary Judgment Motions, Summary Adjudication Motions, Demurrer Motions, Anti SLAPP Motions, Ex Parte Motions
- Hand Delivery • As Soon as Practicable
Adjournments
- Stipulated continuances should agree to a continuance on or after a specific date to give the Court scheduling flexibility.
- Trial and other continuances must be sought by noticed motion or ex parte application unless all parties stipulate or the Court orders otherwise.
- Continuances in cases over 730 days (2 years) old are disfavored.
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Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Documents must be electronically filed in PDF, text searchable form.
- File type
Attachments to e-filed documents (depositions, declarations, exhibits, transcripts, points and authorities, and briefs) must be bookmarked per CRC 8.74; hyperlinks are suggested but not mandatory.
Applies to
- Attachments
- Depositions
- Declarations
- Exhibits
- Transcripts
- Points and authorities
- Supporting brief
Formatting
- •Hyperlinks suggested but not mandatory
Court's wording
Attachments to primary documents including depositions, declarations, exhibits (including exhibits to declarations), transcripts (including excerpts), points and authorities, and supporting brief must be bookmarked and hyperlinks per California Rules of Court 8.74. Although bookmarks are mandatory, hyperlinks are suggested as well.
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
The Court will not vacate a trial based on a telephonic representation that the case settled. Plaintiff must file a Notice of Settlement in order to vacate a trial date based on a settlement of the case.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All represented parties must comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order for Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.
All represented parties are to comply with LASC Rule 3.4 and the operative General Order for a Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.
Civil cases
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Self-represented litigants are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirements for ex parte applications per California Rules of Court 2.253(b)(2).
Pursuant to California Rules of Court 2.253(b)(2), self-represented litigants are exempt from these mandatory Electronic Filing requirements.
Civil cases
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Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory e-filing but are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.
Self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing, although they are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service.
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Written opposition to an ex parte application 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 a.m. the day of the hearing.
Civil cases
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Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. 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. the court day before the hearing.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of ex parte applications must also be filed with the Court as soon as possible.
Courtesy copies shall also be filed with the Court as soon as possible.
Civil cases
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Please deliver courtesy copies of documents directly to Department A. In compliance with the Court's policy regarding electronic filing, courtesy copies of motions should be delivered to Department A even though the documents have been electronically filed. Courtesy copies are expressly requested for Motions for Summary Judgment / Adjudication, Demurrers, SLAPP motions, Ex Parte motions and any other motion likely to be contested. All courtesy copies should be submitted as soon as practicable.
Please deliver courtesy copies of documents directly to Department A. In compliance with the Court's policy regarding electronic filing, courtesy copies of motions should be delivered to Department A even though the documents have been electronically filed. Courtesy copies are expressly requested for Motions for Summary Judgment / Adjudication, Demurrers, SLAPP motions, Ex Parte motions and any other motion likely to be contested. All courtesy copies should be submitted as soon as practicable.
Civil cases
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Failure to deliver required courtesy copies may result in a continuance of the matter.
Failing to file courtesy copies may result in a continuance of the matter.
Civil cases
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Counsel should provide a courtesy copy for CCP §585 prove-up filings greater than five pages.
Counsel should provide a courtesy copy for CCP §585 prove up filings greater than five pages.
Civil cases
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Courtesy copies are not requested for routine pleadings and filings such as complaints, answers, and requests for default.
Courtesy copies for routine pleadings and filings (e.g., complaints, answers, request for default, etc.) are not requested.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A motion date must be reserved on CRS before bringing an Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time.
A motion date must be reserved on CRS prior to bringing an Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time.
Civil cases
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Counsel must exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing any discovery motion.
The Court requires all counsel to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.
Civil cases
Page 2 | DISCOVERY
All motion hearing dates must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS) except with leave of Court, and motions are heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
All motion hearing dates must be reserved using the Court Reservation System (CRS) except with leave of Court. Follow the link- Online Services-Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Court's website. Motions are heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
Civil cases
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An Informal Discovery Conference is not required before filing discovery motions; the Court may hold one at a party's request but may decline if the matter should be handled via a motion to compel or other discovery motion.
The Court does not require an Informal Discovery Conference ("IDC") prior to filing motions concerning discovery. At the request of a party, the Court may conduct an IDC to facilitate orderly discovery practice; however, the Court may decline to hold an IDC if the Court believes that matter should be handled via a motion to compel or other discovery motion.
Civil cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial and other continuances must be sought by noticed motion or ex parte application unless all parties stipulate or the Court orders otherwise.
Trial or other continuances must be heard on a noticed motion or Ex Parte Application basis unless otherwise stipulated to by all parties or ordered by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES
Continuances in cases over 730 days (2 years) old are disfavored.
Continuances of cases over 730 days old (2 years) are disfavored.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES
If the Court declines a stipulated continuance, the matter should be calendared for a hearing.
Note: If the Court declines a stipulated continuance, the matter should be calendared for a hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCES
Stipulated continuances should agree to a continuance on or after a specific date to give the Court scheduling flexibility.
If by stipulation please provide the court with flexibility by agreeing to a continuance on or after a specific date.
Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
IDC's are typically held on Friday afternoon, when the Court is not in session for trials. Counsel may call the Judicial Assistant to set up a time for an IDC; however, an IDC is not a prerequisite for filing a discovery motion.
IDC's are typically held on Friday afternoon, when the Court is not in session for trials. Counsel may call the Judicial Assistant to set up a time for an IDC; however, an IDC is not a prerequisite for filing a discovery motion.
Civil cases
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Unless the Court directs argument in the tentative ruling, a party seeking oral argument must notify all other parties and the court by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing, or the tentative ruling becomes the ruling of the court.
The Court does not typically request oral argument on law and motion matters, and if the Court is requesting argument, it will be noticed in the Tentative Ruling. The Court is guided by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1308(a)(1) whereby notice of intent to appear is requested. Unless the Court directs argument in the Tentative Ruling, no argument is requested and any party seeking argument should notify all other parties and the court by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing of the party's intention to appear and argue. The tentative ruling will become the ruling of the court if no argument is received. A party's failure to request argument may result in a continuance. Notice may be given either by email at BurDeptA@LACourt.org or by telephone at (818) 260-8412.
Civil cases
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Notice of intent to appear and argue may be given by telephone at (818) 260-8412 in addition to email at BurDeptA@LACourt.org.
Notice may be given either by email at BurDeptA@LACourt.org or by telephone at (818) 260-8412.
Civil cases
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