Judge Mark C. Kim
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Upon request
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Parties may digitally display trial exhibits via personal devices in Department 731, but must supply their own HDMI/VGA/adapter cables and are encouraged to test audio/visual equipment with court staff before trial.
Court's wording
VIDEO EQUIPMENT/TECHONOLOGY: Department 731 is equipped with a projector, large screen, and document camera (ELMO). Parties may digitally display exhibits via personal laptop/iPad/tablet. Parties must provide their own HDMI, VGA, and/or adapter cables for audio/visual connections. Cables will NOT be provided by court staff. Parties are encouraged to make arrangements with court staff to test any audio/visual equipment prior to trial.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Orders must be submitted to the court via e-filing.
Orders: Received via eFiling
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Default packages must be submitted via e-filing.
Default Packages: Received via eFiling
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Ex parte applications must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing and do not require a CRS reservation.
Ex Parte Applications: MUST be eFiled by 10:00 a.m. the court-day before. Ex Parte Applications do NOT require a reservation on CRS.
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Only self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications in person at the Clerk's Office on the day of the ex parte hearing.
ONLY self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications the day of the ex parte in the Clerk's Office.
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Trial documents must be e-filed and are due 10 days before the Final Status Conference.
Trial Documents: Due 10 days prior to Final Status Conference / eFiling required
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Judgments must be submitted via e-filing.
Judgments: Received via eFiling
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex parte hearings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 a.m., and the moving party must e-file the ex parte application by 10:00 a.m. the court day before.
Ex Parte: M, W, F / 8:30 a.m. / Moving Party to eFile ex parte by 10:00 a.m. the court-day before
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Trial documents are due 10 days before the Final Status Conference.
Trial Documents: Due 10 days prior to Final Status Conference
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10 days prior to the Final Status Conference hearing date, all Motions in Limine must be filed. Any Opposition and Reply must also be timely filed prior to the hearing date. A Motion in Limine filed after the cut-off date will not be considered. Motions in Limine will be heard at the Final Status Conference.
10 days prior to the Final Status Conference hearing date, all Motions in Limine must be filed. Any Opposition and Reply must also be timely filed prior to the hearing date. A Motion in Limine filed after the cut-off date will not be considered. Motions in Limine will be heard at the Final Status Conference.
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Parties must meet, confer, and file the required joint trial documents 10 days before the Final Status Conference date or, if none is set, the trial date.
10 days prior to the Final Status Conference date or Trial date (if a Final Status Conference date is not given), the parties are instructed to meet, confer, and file the following joint trial documents:
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Submitted judgments are held for 15 days for objections before being processed.
Judgments: Received via eFiling / held for 15 days for objections
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Oppositions and Replies per statute
Oppositions and Replies per statute
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Counsel and parties must provide remote witnesses with copies of exhibits before trial, default prove up, or similar proceedings.
Counsel/parties are to provide remote witnesses copies of exhibits prior to trial/default prove up/etc.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are required only if requested by the Court.
Courtesy Copies: Only if requested by Court
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Hearing dates for motions must be reserved via the Court Reservation System (CRS).
Motions/Oppositions/Replies: Date reserved via the Court Reservation System
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Moving parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.) through the Court Reservation System (CRS).
Law & Motion: T, TH / 8:30 a.m. / Moving Party reserves date via the Court Reservation System (CRS), at https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/home
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Before the Final Status Conference, parties must meet and confer to resolve evidentiary issues and avoid filing unnecessary Motions in Limine (Local Rule 8.92(a)).
Prior to the Final Status Conference date, the parties are instructed to meet and confer to resolve evidentiary issues to avoid filing unnecessary Motions in Limine. Local Rule 8.92(a).
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The moving party may take a motion off calendar through CRS or by calling the clerk, but telephone continuances are prohibited.
Moving party may take a motion O/C through the Court Reservation System (CRS) or by calling the clerk; telephone continuances are not permitted.
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Continuances are permitted only by Stipulation & Order or ex parte application.
Continuation/Off Calendar Policy: Continuances permitted by Stipulation & Order or Ex Parte / MP
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Chambers Communication Rules
Telephonic/video appearances through LA CourtConnect (not available for final status conferences or trials) must be scheduled no later than 30 minutes before the hearing, and staff cannot add attorneys/parties after 8:00 a.m.
Scheduling for a telephonic/video appearance must be done no later than 30 minutes BEFORE scheduled hearing – court staff will be unable to add attorneys/parties after 8:00 a.m.…NO EXCEPTIONS
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Email communication with the court is prohibited unless the court explicitly directs otherwise.
Communication with the court via email is NOT permitted, unless explicitly directed to do so.
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