Judge Mike H. Madokoro
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Document Filing Requirements3 rules
There must be 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.” (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).)
You will need to demonstrate to the court the reason(s) why you cannot seek the requested relief by means of a noticed motion.
PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW WHETHER YOU HAVE A PROPER BASIS TO SEEK EX PARTE RELIEF. There must be 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.” (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1202 (c).)
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All documents must be electronically filed under the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil unless the party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.
Page 1 | Scheduling Law & Motion Hearings
All civil documents must be electronically filed unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing requirements.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all documents must be electronically filed with the court pursuant to the General Order re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil.
Page 1 | SCHEDULING LAW & MOTION HEARINGS
Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing, unless the party is self-represented or exempt from mandatory e-filing.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.
Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
For Clerk’s Office assistance, if self-represented litigants are filing documents, please go to Room 102 on the 1st floor to file documents.
For Clerk’s Office assistance, if self-represented litigants are filing documents, please go to Room 102 on the 1st floor to file documents.
Page 2 | CLERK’S OFFICE AND COURT SUPPORT SERVICES
Self-represented litigants filing documents must go to the Clerk's Office, Room 102 on the 1st floor, to file their documents.
For Clerk’s Office assistance, if self-represented litigants are filing documents, please go to Room 102 on the 1st floor to file documents.
Page 2 | Clerk’s Office and Court Support Services
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Opposition papers for electronically-filed ex parte applications must be filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Opposition papers for any electronically-filed ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing on the ex parte application.
Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a 1:30 P.M. hearing.
If a party is a self-represented litigant, the party may file an ex parte application and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.
Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be e-filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing (CRC 3.1204), unless the party is self-represented or otherwise exempt.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.
Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications
Opposition papers to an electronically-filed ex parte application must be e-filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Opposition papers for any electronically-filed ex parte application must be electronically filed by 8:00 p.m. the day before the hearing on the ex parte application.
Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications
Ex parte applications and supporting papers must be filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the hearing.
Unless a party is a self-represented litigant or otherwise exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements, all ex parte applications and supporting papers must be electronically filed by 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204.
Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Self-represented litigants may file ex parte applications and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.
If a party is a self-represented litigant, the party may file an ex parte application and supporting papers by 11:00 A.M. the same day as a hearing set for 1:30 P.M.
Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Ex parte notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing, absent good cause, per CRC Rule 3.1204.
Absent good cause, notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by CRC, Rule 3.1204.
Page 2 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Absent good cause, notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).
Absent good cause, notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by CRC, Rule 3.1204.
Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Hearing dates for regularly noticed motions must be reserved before filing by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.
Hearing dates must be reserved before filing the motion by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-1091 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Page 1 | SCHEDULING LAW & MOTION HEARINGS
All regularly noticed motions are heard Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M., and a hearing date must be reserved by phone with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.
All regularly noticed motions (including motions to quash, demurrers, discovery motions, and motions for summary judgment) will be heard on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M. Hearing dates must be reserved before filing the motion by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-1091 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Page 1 | Scheduling Law & Motion Hearings
Ex parte applications should be noticed for hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Department 632.
Ex parte applications should be noticed for 1:30 p.m. in Department 632.
Page 2 | Ex Parte Applications
Chambers Communication Rules
Department 632 clerk can be reached by phone at (213) 633-1091 during 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-1091 Telephone Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Page 1 | TELEPHONE NUMBER
The courtroom/calendar clerk telephone line (213) 633-1091 may be called for scheduling matters during telephone hours of 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (213) 633-1091 Telephone Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
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