Los Angeles Superior Court Service and Proof of Service Rules

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Parties should not submit documents, correspondence, or other materials to the Court that have not first been served on all other appearing parties, except as expressly authorized by law or court rule. Unserved communications may constitute an improper ex parte communication. As a general practice, materials that have not been served on all parties will not be presented to the judicial officer for consideration and may be disregarded or otherwise disposed of without review.

Parties should not submit documents, correspondence, or other materials to the Court that have not first been served on all other appearing parties, except as expressly authorized by law or court rule. Unserved communications may constitute an improper ex parte communication. As a general practice, materials that have not been served on all parties will not be presented to the judicial officer for consideration and may be disregarded or otherwise disposed of without review.

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The Court cannot consider any filing unless it has been properly served under the applicable statutes and rules of court.

The Court cannot consider a filing unless it has been properly served in accordance with the applicable statutes and rules of court.

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Deadline

5 calendar days

Applies to

Trial document

Parties must exchange and serve all enumerated trial documents at least 5 calendar days before the FSC unless the Court orders otherwise.

Unless otherwise specified, at least 5 calendar days prior to the FSC, the parties/counsel shall exchange and serve the following trial documents:

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must disclose closing-argument graphics, demonstrative exhibits, and visual aids to opposing counsel by 8:30 am on the day of closing arguments or risk the Court prohibiting their use.

If a party wishes to use graphics, demonstrative exhibits, or other visual aids during their closing arguments, including presentations created with PowerPoint or other presentation software, they must disclose such material to their opposing counsel no later than 8:30 am on the day that closing arguments are scheduled, so that any objections may be identified and resolved. (Local Rule 3.180.) Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the Court prohibiting the use of such material.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Summons and complaint

Plaintiffs must serve the summons and complaint on defendants within 60 days of filing the complaint or face sanctions, including dismissal.

Plaintiff(s) shall service the summons and complaint upon Defendant(s) within 60 days of filing of the complaint. (Rules of Court, rule 3.110 (b).) Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions (See CCP §§ 128, 177.5; Rules of Court, rule 2.30), including dismissal (CCP §§ 583.410, 583.420), unless Plaintiff(s) shows cause why the court should not make such an order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Summons and complaint

Plaintiffs must serve summons and complaint on defendants within 60 days of filing the complaint, or face potential sanctions or dismissal.

Plainti (s) shall service the summons and complaint upon Defendant(s) within 60 days of filing of the complaint. (Rules of Court, rule 3.110 (b).) Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions (See CCP §§ 128, 177.5; Rules of Court, rule 2.30), including dismissal (CCP §§ 583.410, 583.420), unless Plainti (s) shows cause why the court should not make such an order.

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Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

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Applies to

Exhibit binder

An exhibit binder must also be supplied to each opposing party.

An exhibit binder must also be supplied to each opposing party.

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Deadline

10 calendar days

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be served on all opposing parties and counsel at least 10 calendar days before the FSC.

All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

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Deadline

10 court days

Parties must serve discovery excerpts to be used at trial on opponents in writing 10 court days before FSC.

All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

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Applies to

Discovery

Parties intending to use discovery at trial must exchange the particulars in writing at least 10 court days before the FSC, or risk a court order prohibiting use of the discovery.

If the parties intend to use any discovery during trial, the parties must exchange in writing no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC the particulars of any such discovery. For example, if a party proposes to read or show a video excerpt from a deposition, the proffering party must identify in writing by name the deponent, page, and line numbers to opposing counsel no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC. Failure to provide the specific discovery intended to be used at trial in writing and on a timely basis may result in a Court order prohibiting the use of said discovery.

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Applies to

Discovery excerpts

All parties must serve written discovery excerpts (except those used solely for impeachment), each marked as an exhibit, on the opposing party no later than 10 court days before the FSC.

All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

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Applies to

Request for dismissal or notice of settlement

Parties exempt from e-filing must file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the FSC.

If a party is exempt from the electronic filing requirements, that party shall file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.

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Service

Electronic service

All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

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Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be served with proper statutory notice.

MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC

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Service

Electronic service

All e-filing parties must accept electronic service except when personal service required by law or any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

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Applies to

Document production

Both parties must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.

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Applies to

Case management order

Plaintiff's attorney must serve this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum on all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and Complaint.

Plaintiff's attorney is ordered to provide service of this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum to all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and the Complaint.

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Motions in limine must comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005.

The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and file declarations that comply with the requirements of Los Angeles County Court Rule 3.57, subdivision (a).

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In Song-Beverly cases, parties must exchange specified documents within 60 days of service of the CMC Order.

Within 60 days of service of this Order both plaintiff and defendant shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in their respective possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s):

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Visual aids or graphic devices intended for closing argument must be shown to the opposing party before closing argument.

The parties are reminded that any visual aids or graphic devices a party intends to use during closing argument must be shown to the opposing party before the closing argument. (Super. Ct. L.A. County, Local Rules, rule 3.180.)

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PowerPoint slides must be provided to opposing counsel before the presentation, leaving sufficient time to object.

If a PowerPoint is to be used, a copy of the slides must be shared with the opposing counsel prior to the presentation leaving sufficient time to object.

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Deadline

5 calendar days

Applies to

Trial documents

Trial documents must be served no later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:

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Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

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The Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case Addendum to the Case Management Conference Statement must be served on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.

You are ordered to serve this Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case Addendum to Case Management Conference Statement on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.

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Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Trial exhibits

Parties' counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

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Before reading deposition, interrogatory, or request-for-admission material into evidence, the party must notify the Court and opposing party of the specific page/line or numbers to be used.

Before reading into evidence any portion of a deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission, the party shall advise the Court and opposing party of the page and line number of the deposition, or the numbers of the interrogatories or requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness (SCLAC Local Rule 3.158).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Final status conference document

Please serve and file all documents at least five (5) days prior to the Final Status Conference. (LASC Local Rule 3.25(f)(1) or otherwise ordered by the court.

Please serve and file all documents at least five (5) days prior to the Final Status Conference. (LASC Local Rule 3.25(f)(1) or otherwise ordered by the court.

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Motions in Limine must be filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with LASC Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).

Motions in Limine must be in writing, numbered, and shall be filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).

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Service

Electronic service

Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-served by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Any written opposition to an ex parte application shall be electronically filed and e-served by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

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Service

Email to all parties

Ex parte applications must be served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.

Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq. and must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing and served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.

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Ex parte applications must include proof of the required notice, and failure to provide proof of notice is a common ground for denial.

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 ex parte applications are failure to provide proof of required notice and failure to prove why the application could not be brought as a noticed motion.

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Trial briefs must be signed, filed with the Court, and served on all parties.

The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.

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Applies to

Motions in limine

Motions in limine must be served at least 10 court days before FSC.

All motions in limine must be in writing and must be filed and served at least 10 court days before the FSC.

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The moving party must provide notice of this Standing Order (the IDC requirement).

Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.

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When all parties submit on the tentative without oral argument, the tentative becomes the final ruling and counsel for the moving party must give notice of it.

If ALL parties submit without oral argument, then the matter will not be called and parties may be excused by the Judicial Assistant. The tentative will become the final ruling. Counsel for the moving party shall give notice of the final ruling.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery documents

Within 30 days of the CMC order, both plaintiff and defendant must provide copies of specified case documents (purchase/lease contracts, repair orders and invoices, rental or loaner agreements, communications records, warranty claims, and warranty policy manuals) to the opposing side.

Production of Documents: Within 30 days of this order both plaintiff and defendant shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in their respective possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s):

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial exhibits

Parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 21 days before the FSC.

No later than 21 days before the FSC, the parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

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PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel in advance of opening or closing with sufficient time to raise issues with the Court before the presentation.

All PowerPoint slides shall be shared in advance of opening or closing in sufficient time to allow opposing counsel to raise issues with the Court before the presentation.

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Applies to

Notice off calendar

After calling Department 14, counsel must file and serve a notice that the matter is off calendar.

Counsel must call Department 14 as soon as possible to take a matter off calendar and then file and serve a notice that the matter is off calendar.

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Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

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Applies to

All filed documents

Every document filed with the court must also be served on opposing counsel of record, or directly on a self-represented party.

All parties must also serve a copy of any document(s) filed with the court to the party's counsel of record or the party directly if the party is self-represented.

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Absent good cause, ex parte notice must be given by 10 a.m. on the court day before the hearing (CRC 3.1204).

Absent good cause, ex parte notice must be given by 10 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1204, a copy of which follows this informational sheet.

CRITICALCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 and Local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Expert declaration

Expert opinion declarations must be presented to court and opposing counsel by Final Status Conference.

If counsel or any unrepresented party intends to call an expert at trial, counsel shall present to the Court and opposing counsel a copy of the Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.260 declaration that states the substance of the proffered opinion. That document shall be produced at or before the Final Status Conference.

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Deadline

24 hours

Attorneys must give proper 24 hours' notice before an ex parte hearing.

Ensure to give proper 24 hours' notice.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Verdict form

Service

Email to clerk

Please also submit the Verdict Form to the clerk via email (POMDeptEAO@LACourt.org) in MS Word format.

Please also submit the Verdict Form to the clerk via email (POMDeptEAO@LACourt.org) in MS Word format.

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Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verification along with the documents they produce.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.

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Deadline

24 hours

Pro se litigants must give the opposition 24 hours' notice before an ex parte hearing.

Litigants in Propria Persona are required to give the opposition 24 hours' notice.

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Applies to

Discovery production

Verification must be served with all produced discovery documents.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.

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Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the time of the Case Management Conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the Case Management Conference.

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Deadline

24 hours

Applies to

Ex parte

Pro se litigants must give opposing parties 24 hours' notice for ex parte applications.

Litigants in Propria Persona are required to give the opposition 24 hours’ notice.

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Deadline

24 hours

Applies to

Ex parte

Proper 24 hours' notice must be given to opposing parties for ex parte applications.

Ensure to give proper 24 hours’ notice.

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Applies to

Discovery documents

Both parties must serve verification along with the documents they produce in discovery.

Plaintiff and Defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.

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Ex parte applicants must notify all parties by 10:00 am the court day before the hearing.

Absent exceptional circumstances, parties filing an ex parte application must notify all parties to the action no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203.)

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Service

Email to opposing party

If the parties wish to submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom at SMCDept224@lacourt.ca.gov with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.

If the parties wish to submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom at SMCDept224@lacourt.ca.gov with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:30 am on the day of the hearing.

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Ex parte applicants must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent exceptional circumstances.

Absent exceptional circumstances, parties filing an ex parte application must notify all parties to the action no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203.)

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Service deadlines are extended based on the method of service per Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.

All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.

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Papers required to be served under this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach the other party by the stated deadline, and the parties are encouraged to agree on the service method (e-mail, fax, etc.).

NOTE RE SERVICE- any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method (e-mail, fax, etc).

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Service must be calculated to reach party by the deadline; e-mail/fax encouraged.

NOTE RE SERVICE- any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method (e-mail, fax, etc).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be served on opposing party 5 court days before final status conference.

6. MOTIONS IN LIMINE. Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days prior to the final status conference. A written opposition to a motion in limine may be served and filed no later than the final status conference. Replies are not required but may be served and filed no later than the Friday preceding the trial date. The court does not rule on motions in limine until the first day of trial. Motions in limine should not be used to seek summary judgment, summary adjudication of issues, or judgment on the pleadings.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

Applies to

Motion in limine

Service

Electronic service to all parties

Motions in limine must be written, numbered, served on all parties, and e-filed 10 calendar days before FSC.

All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

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Deadline

5 calendar days

Applies to

Opposition

Service

Electronic service to all parties

Oppositions to motions in limine must be written, numbered, served, and e-filed 5 calendar days before FSC.

An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC.

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Applies to

Discovery excerpts

Parties must serve written excerpts of depositions and discovery responses to be used at trial (other than solely for impeachment) on opposing counsel/pro per parties no later than 10 court days before the FSC, marking each excerpt as an exhibit.

All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 calendar days

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be served on all opposing parties and counsel at least 10 calendar days before the FSC.

All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

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Parties must serve all discovery excerpts for trial (except impeachment) on opposing parties 10 court days before FSC, marked as exhibits.

All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

CRITICALCivil cases

Visual aids may not be used in opening statement unless opposing counsel was first given the opportunity to review them prior to trial.

No visual aids shall be used in opening statement without opposing counsel first having been given the opportunity to review the visual aids prior to trial. (LASCR 3.97)

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel intending to use PowerPoint must inform the Court at the FSC and share a copy of the slides with opposing counsel before the presentation.

If counsel intends to use PowerPoint, the Court shall be informed at the FSC and a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation.

CRITICALCivil cases

At the end of each court day, counsel must notify opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order of testimony.

At the conclusion of each court day, counsel must advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order in which they will testify. (LASCR 3.81)

CRITICALCivil cases

Papers must be served to reach parties by the date specified in the order; parties are encouraged to agree on e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.

Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Exhibits and demonstrative evidence may not be referenced at trial unless opposing counsel first had an opportunity to review them and assert objections.

No exhibit or demonstrative evidence shall be referred to at trial without opposing counsel having had the opportunity to review and assert any objections. (LASCR 3.150)

CRITICALCivil cases

Before reading a deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission into evidence, counsel must advise the Court and opposing counsel of the specific page, line, or numbers to be read or shown.

Before reading into evidence any portion of a deposition, interrogatory or request for admission, counsel shall advise the Court and opposing counsel of the page and the line of the deposition or the numbers of the interrogatories or requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness. (LASCR 3.158)

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Papers required to be served under this order must be served so as to reach the other party no later than the date indicated, with the parties encouraged to agree on the service method (e.g., e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery).

Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery

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Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

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Applies to

Trial documents

Trial documents must be served on opposing counsel five days prior to the final status conference.

Pursuant to SCLAC Rule 3.25(f)(1), trial documents, including a statement of the case, exhibit list, witness list, jury instructions and verdict form must be filed with the court and served on opposing counsel five (5) days prior to the final status conference.

CRITICAL

Deadline

5 calendar days

Applies to

Trial documents

No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:

No later than five calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:

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Applies to

Exhibits

All exhibits must be exchanged between the parties and pre-numbered before trial, except exhibits anticipated to be used solely for impeachment.

All exhibits must be exchanged between the parties and pre- numbered in advance of the trial, except those exhibits that are reasonably and in good faith anticipated to be used solely for purposes of impeachment.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applicants must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent exceptional circumstances (CRC 3.1203).

Absent exceptional circumstances, parties filing an ex parte application must notify all parties to the action no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203.)

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

Parties' counsel and any self-represented parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Trial exhibits

Parties' counsel and any self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

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Applies to

Order withdrawing as counsel

Orders withdrawing counsel become effective only upon filing the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and clients.

Orders are effective upon filing the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and clients.

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Motions to withdraw as counsel are effective upon filing proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and clients.

Orders are effective upon filing the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and clients.

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Applies to

Verified responses to request for production

In newly filed cases, Defendant must serve verified responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents on Plaintiff within 60 days after service of its answer to the complaint.

For newly filed cases, Defendant shall F&F serve Plaintiff with verified responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents to wm Defendant within 60 days after service of the answer to complaint.

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Applies to

Defendant preliminary fact sheet

In newly filed cases, Defendant must complete and serve the Defendant Preliminary Fact Sheet on Plaintiff within 30 days of filing its answer.

For newly filed cases, Defendant shall complete and serve on Plaintiff a Defendant Preliminary Fact Sheet within 30 days of the filing of Defendant's answer.

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Applies to

Verified responses to standard interrogatories

In newly filed cases, Plaintiff must serve verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiff on Defendant within 60 days of service of the complaint.

For newly filed cases, Plaintiff shall serve Defendant with verified responses to the th Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiff within 60 days of the service of the complaint.

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Service

Electronic service

A document transmitted electronically is not considered served unless it is accepted by the electronic filing service system.

No document transmitted electronically shall be considered served unless it is acceptable by FSX.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Petition for coordination of add on case

For cases originally filed in a county other than Los Angeles County, a party may file a conformed copy of the complaint indicating “New JCCP No. 5378 Coordination Proceeding-Silicosis Case” and file a Petition for Coordination of Add-On case pursuant to Rule of Court 3.544, including service on all appearing parties and on the Judicial Council.

For cases originally filed in a county other than Los Angeles County, a party may file a conformed copy of the complaint indicating “New JCCP No. 5378 Coordination Proceeding-Silicosis Case” and file a Petition for Coordination of Add-On case pursuant to Rule of Court 3.544, including service on all appearing parties and on the Judicial Council.

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Applies to

Plaintiff preliminary fact sheet

In newly filed cases, Plaintiff must complete and serve the Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet on Defendant within 30 days of service of the complaint.

For newly filed cases, Plaintiff shall complete and serve on Defendant a Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet within 30 HHA days of service of the complaint on Defendant.

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Applies to

Plaintiff preliminary fact sheet

In pending Silicosis cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff must complete and serve the Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet on Defendant within 60 days of this order.

In all BDH pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff shall complete and serve on Defendant the Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet within 60 days of this Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Service

Electronic service to all parties

All parties in JCCP No. 5378 must use File & ServeXpress (FSX) as the designated electronic service provider.

All parties shall use File & ServeXpress (“FSX”) as the Designated Electronic Service Provider for all cases included, or sought to be included in, the JCCP No. 5378.

CRITICALCivil cases

Service

Electronic service to all parties

The moving party is responsible for posting court orders and notices on the FSX systems.

The moving party shall have the responsibility of posting court orders and notices on the FSX systems.

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Applies to

Verified responses to standard interrogatories

In newly filed cases, Defendant must serve verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Defendant on Plaintiff within 30 days of serving its answer to the complaint.

For newly filed cases, Defendant shall serve Plaintiff with verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Defendant within 30 days of the service of defendant’s Nm answer to YY NY NN NN complaint.

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Communications requesting a response within 72 hours (such as ex parte applications) must also be sent via email to the specific attorney(s) from whom a response is sought.

However, any communication requesting a response within 72 hours, such as an ex parte application, must also be sent via email to the specific attorney(s) from whom a response is sought.

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Service

Electronic service to all parties

All documents not applicable to all coordinated cases must be posted and served on all parties in the individual case under the individual case number.

All other documents shall be posted and served on all parties in the individual case to which the documents pertain, under the individual case number.

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Applies to

Motion for summary judgment

All motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication should be filed and served in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure, section 437c, absent a stipulation by the parties or order of the court.

All motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication should be filed and served in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure, section 437c, absent a stipulation by the parties or order of the court.

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Applies to

Summons and complaint

Service of the summons and complaint/cross-complaint on defendants/cross-defendants located in the United States must be made within 30 days of filing.

For defendants/cross-defendants located in the United States, service of the summons and complaint/cross-complaint shall be made within 30 days of filing of the complaint/cross-complaint.

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Service

Electronic service to all parties

Documents, correspondence, court orders, and notices applicable to all JCCP No. 5378 cases must be posted by FSX on the JCCP No. 5378 FSX portal and e-served on all parties.

All documents and correspondence as defined in General Order No. 4, as well as all court orders and notices from the Court, applicable to all cases in JCCP No. 5378, shall be posted by the FSX on the JCCP No. 5378 FSX portal and e-served on all parties.

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Service

Electronic service

Electronic service completed by 11:59 p.m. PST is deemed e-served the same day, service after that time is deemed e-served the following court day, and related deadlines are extended by two court days.

be extended by two (2) court days. Electronic service of any document by 11:59 p.m. PST shall be deemed as having been e-served the same day. Documents served after 11:59 PST shall be deemed as having been e-served the following court day.

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Applies to

Documents produced in response to request for production

Defendant must produce its documents simultaneously with serving its responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents.

Defendant’s documents must be produced simultaneously with its responses to the SB Standard Request for Production of Documents to Defendant.

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Plaintiffs or cross-complainants must provide all parties a copy of General Order No. 4 (or a reference to the court file) at initial service of the complaint or cross-complaint or whenever a new party is brought into an existing case.

A copy of this Order or reference to the court file where such Order is located shall be provided to all parties by Plaintiff(s) or Cross-Complaint(s) at the time of initial service of the complaint or cross-complaint or any other such first time a new party is brought into an existing case.

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Applies to

Verified responses to request for production

In pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant must serve verified responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents on Plaintiff within 60 days of the Order.

In all pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant shall serve WH Plaintiff with verified responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents WwW Propounded to Defendant within 60 days of this Order.

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Applies to

Deposition document production

Documents responsive to a deposition notice must be provided at least five days before the deposition.

If documents are sought in connection with the deposition, responsive documents must be provided at least five (5) days before the deposition.

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Applies to

Expert witness designation

All parties must serve expert witness designations no later than 120 days before the trial date, except in cases where a preference trial has been ordered.

Other than cases in which a preference trial has been ordered, all parties shall serve expert witness designations no later than 120 days before the trial date to allow motions regarding expert designations to be briefed before and heard at the final pretrial conference.

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Applies to

Verified responses to standard interrogatories

In pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant must serve verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Defendant on Plaintiff within 60 days of the date of the Order.

In all pending em cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant shall serve Plaintiff with verified responses to we the Standard Interrogatories Propounded to Defendant within 60 days of the date of ND Oe this SO Order.

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For each new silicosis case filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Plaintiff must file a Petition for Coordination of Add-On cases to these Coordinated Proceedings, pursuant to California Rule of the Court 3.510, 3.520-3.523, and 3.544, including service on all appearing parties and on

For each new silicosis case filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Plaintiff must file a Petition for Coordination of Add-On cases to these Coordinated Proceedings, pursuant to California Rule of the Court 3.510, 3.520-3.523, and 3.544, including service on all appearing parties and on

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Applies to

Documents requiring service under ccp

Service

Electronic service

All documents requiring service under the Code of Civil Procedure must be electronically served by uploading them to FSX pursuant to CRC 3.751.

All pleading, deposition notices, discovery requests and responses, documents produced, and other documents for which service is required under the Code of Civil Procedure shall be electronically served by uploading them to FSX pursuant to CRC 3.751.

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Applies to

Expert witness materials

Service

Electronic service

Parties must timely produce all expert witness materials electronically via FSX, Hightail, or Dropbox.

Parties shall timely produce all their expert witnesses’ materials via FSX, Hightail, or Dropbox.

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Applies to

Notice of redacted records

Service

Electronic service

If plaintiff determines in good faith that medical records are privileged or not subject to disclosure, plaintiff must serve a Notice of Redacted Records on all parties via FSX and on the Vendor via email.

Upon review, should plaintiff determine in good faith that any part of the records are not subject to disclosure and/or are privileged based upon privacy objections or then-existing privilege under California law, plaintiff shall serve a Notice of Redacted Records to all parties via FSX, and to Vendor via email.

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Applies to

Defendant preliminary fact sheet

In pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Defendant must complete and serve the Defendant Preliminary Fact Sheet on Plaintiff within 60 days of the Order.

In all BDH pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff shall complete and serve on Defendant the Plaintiff Preliminary Fact Sheet within 60 days of this Order.

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Service

Electronic service to all parties

FSX must post all documents e-served by the parties to the FSX portal and e-serve each document on every party on the service list.

FSX shall post all documents e-served by the parties to the FSX portal as provided in this Order and shall e-serve each document on the parties included on the service list provided to FSX in accordance with the procedure herein.

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Applies to

Verified responses to standard interrogatories

In pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff must serve verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiff on Defendant within 60 days of the date of the Order.

In all bh pending cases filed after December 31, 2023, Plaintiff shall serve Defendant with verified Ww responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiffs within 60 days from the date of this BR Order.

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When a Cross-Defendant is brought into the case, Defendant must re-serve its RFP responses and produced documents, plus copies of Plaintiff's RFP responses and produced documents, on the Cross-Defendant within 60 days of the Cross-Defendant's answer to the cross-complaint.

Should a Cross-Defendant be brought into the case, Defendant shall re-serve Defendant's responses to the Standard Request for Production of Documents Propounded to Defendant and all documents and records produced in connection therewith on the Cross-Defendant, within 60 days of Cross-Defendant serving its answer to the cross-complaint. Defendant shall also serve copies of Plaintiff's responses to the Standard Request for Production Propounded to Plaintiff and all documents and records produced in connection therewith on the Cross-Defendant, within 60 days of Cross-Defendant serving its answer to the cross-complaint.

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Service

Electronic service to all parties

Documents, correspondence, court orders, and notices applicable to individual coordinated cases must be posted by FSX under the individual case number and e-served on all parties in that individual case.

All documents and correspondence as set forth in this General Order and General Order No. 5, as well as all court orders and notices from the court, applicable to individual cases coordinated under JCCP No. 5378, shall be posted by FSX on the individual case

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Service

Electronic service

Each attorney of record must register for electronic service with FSX within 10 days of the order or of a new attorney's entry of appearance.

Within ten (10) days of this Order, or within ten (10) days of the entry of appearance of a new attorney of record, each attorney of record in JCCP No. 5378 shall register for electronic service by completing the application available at http://www.fileandserexpress.com

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Defendant must serve its verified interrogatory responses and copies of Plaintiff's interrogatory responses on the Cross-Defendant within 30 days of the Cross-Defendant's answer to the cross-complaint.

Defendant shall serve defendant's verified responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Defendant and copies of Plaintiff's responses to the Standard Interrogatories to Plaintiff on Cross-Defendant within 30 days of the service of Cross-Defendant's answer to cross-complaint.

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Service

Electronic service to all parties

Parties must post notices, pleadings, correspondence, and other documents applicable to all JCCP No. 5378 cases (or all cases handled by a plaintiff firm) on the 'all counsel' JCCP website and serve them on all parties.

All notices, pleadings, correspondence, or other document applicable to all cases in JCCP No. 5378, and all cases handled by a particular plaintiff firm in the JCCP shall be posted by the parties on the JCCP No. 5378 website designated ‘all counsel’ and served on all parties.

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Service

Electronic service

All documents uploaded to FSX must include a Proof of Service certifying electronic service on counsel, and the FSX transaction receipt may be used as evidence of service if it substantially complies with the CCP and California Rules of Court.

All documents uploaded to the FSX shall include a Proof of Service certifying that a true and correct copy was electronically served on counsel by transmission to FSX. Proof of electronic service shall conform to the applicable provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure and the California Rules of the Court. The transaction receipt provided by FSX may be used as evidence of service so long as it complies substantially with such provisions.

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A set of properly marked exhibits must be provided to each opposing party before trial begins.

A set of properly-marked exhibits must also be provided to each opposing party prior to the start of trial.

CRITICAL

Deadline

3 court days

Applies to

IDC statement

IDC statements must be served at least 3 court days before the scheduled IDC.

involved in a discovery dispute to be addressed in an IDC shall file and serve an IDC statement of no more than (5) pages at least three (3) court days before the scheduled IDC.

CRITICAL

Deadline

21 calendar days

Applies to

Trial exhibits

Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 21 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 21 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

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All exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel early, long before trial.

All exhibits are to be exchanged early, long before jury

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Demonstrative evidence must be marked and shown/played to opposing counsel before trial.

Demonstrative evidence and blow-ups must be marked for identification and shown to or played for opposing counsel before trial.

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Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be in writing and served on (in the possession of) the opposing party or counsel at least ten court days before the Final Status Conference.

All motions in limine must be in writing and shall be served (in the possession of) opposing party or counsel at least ten (10) court days before the Final Status Conference date.

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Applies to

Opposition to motion in limine

Oppositions to motions in limine must be in writing and served on (in the possession of) the opposing party or counsel at least five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Any opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing and served (in the possession of opposing party or counsel) at least five (5) court days prior to the Final Status Conference.

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Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine should be filed and served in compliance with C.C.P. § 1005 using the FSC date as the hearing date.

Motions in limine should be filed and served in compliance with C.C.P. § 1005 using the FSC date as the hearing date.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

All trial exhibits must be exchanged between counsel and self-represented parties no later than 18 calendar days before the final status conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the final status conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICAL

FSC documents must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received before the FSC date.

and must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received by other counsel before the FSC date

CRITICAL

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Declaration

If defendants have not been served by the case management conference, plaintiff must submit a declaration five days before the hearing explaining the service efforts undertaken.

If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must submit a declaration to the court five (5) days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service.

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Applies to

Closing argument visual aid

Visual aids for closing arguments must be disclosed to opposing counsel by 8:30 a.m. on the day of closing arguments.

If an attorney wishes to use graphics, demonstrative exhibits, or other visual aids during their closing arguments, including presentations created with PowerPoint or other presentation software, they must disclose such material to their opposing counsel no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day that closing arguments are scheduled, so that any objections may be identified and resolved. (Local Rules, rule 3.180.)

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Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the Case Management Conference, and if any are unserved, plaintiff must file a declaration explaining service efforts five court days before the hearing.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference. If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit a declaration to the court five court days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service. (CRC, rule 3.110.)

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Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference. If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit a declaration to the court five court days prior to the hearing explaining what efforts have been undertaken to accomplish service. (CRC, rule 3.110.)

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Applies to

Closing argument visual aids

Attorneys must disclose closing-argument graphics, demonstrative exhibits, and visual aids (including PowerPoint presentations) to opposing counsel no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of closing arguments, or the Court may prohibit their use.

If an attorney wishes to use graphics, demonstrative exhibits, or other visual aids during their closing arguments, including presentations created with PowerPoint or other presentation software, they must disclose such material to their opposing counsel no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day that closing arguments are scheduled, so that any objections may be identified and resolved. (Local Rules, rule 3.180.) Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the Court prohibiting the use of such material.

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Applies to

Exhibits

Parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 21 days before the FSC.

No later than 21 days before the FSC, the parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

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Applies to

Exhibits

Exhibits must be exchanged between opposing parties except those anticipated for impeachment use.

All Exhibits must be pre-numbered (1, 2, 3, etc.) and exchanged except for those anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment. (Rule 3.52.)

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Applies to

Exhibits

Exhibits must be pre-numbered and exchanged between the parties before trial, except exhibits anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment.

All Exhibits must be pre-numbered (1, 2, 3, etc.) and exchanged except for those anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment. (Rule 3.52.)

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Trial exhibits

All trial exhibits must be exchanged between the parties no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

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Ex parte applications require proof of service via a sworn declaration of notice to the opposing party.

All ex parte applications must include a sworn declaration detailing the notice provided to the opposing party, in strict compliance with Cal. Rule of Court 3.1200, et seq., including the date, time and manner of notification; to whom notification was made; and the opposing party’s response, if any, regarding the relief sought and its intent to attend the hearing. Any ex parte application that does not contain this information regarding notice cannot be entertained by the Court.

CRITICAL

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

Before reading any deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission into evidence, the party must advise the Court and opposing party of the specific page, line, or interrogatory/request numbers to be used.

Before reading into evidence any portion of a deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission, the party shall advise the Court and opposing party of the page and line number of the deposition, or the numbers of the interrogatories ore requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness (L.A. County Court Rule 3.158).

CRITICAL

A copy of PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel before the presentation, leaving sufficient time to object.

If a PowerPoint is to be used, a copy of the slides must be shared with the opposing counsel prior to the presentation leaving sufficient time to object.

CRITICAL

Ex parte hearings are held Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Department 25, and applications must be noticed for that time with proper notice of the date, time, and department.

Ex partes are heard Monday to Friday at 1:30 PM in Department 25. Proper notice of the ex parte date, time and department must be given. Ex parte applications must be noticed for 1:30 p.m. in Department 25.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

Electronic service is required except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

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Notice of an ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing unless there is good cause (CRC 3.1203).

Absent good cause, notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing as required by CRC, Rule 3.1203.

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Service

Electronic service

Parties using e-filing must accept electronic service except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

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Service

Electronic service

All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order granting motion to be relieved as counsel

An order granting a motion to be relieved as counsel is effective only upon filing proof of service of the order on all parties and the client(s).

Orders are effective only upon filing the proof of service of the Order Granting Motion to be Relieved on all parties and the client(s).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Memorandum

IDC memoranda must be served and filed at least two court days before the conference.

At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

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Each side must serve the IDC memorandum on the opposing side in addition to filing it.

At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

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Applies to

Complaint

The Complaint must be served within 60 days of filing.

The Complaint must be served within 60 days of the filing of the Complaint.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

All trial exhibits must be exchanged between the parties no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Response to notice of related case

Responses to a Notice of Related Case must be filed and served in accordance with CRC 3.300(g).

Any response to the Notice of Related Case must be filed and served in accordance with CRC 3.300(g) with a courtesy copy submitted to the Department 534 resource account at SMCDept534@lacourt.ca.gov.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs must be served on all parties.

The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.

CRITICAL

Papers required to be served under this order must reach the other party no later than the deadline indicated in the order; parties are encouraged to agree on the service method (e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery).

Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.

CRITICAL

Counsel intending to use PowerPoint must inform the Court at the Final Status Conference and share a copy of the slides with opposing counsel before the presentation.

If counsel intends to use PowerPoint, the Court shall be informed at the Final Status Conference and a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation.

CRITICAL

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

At the end of each court day, counsel must notify opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order of their testimony.

At the conclusion of each court day, counsel must advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day and the order in which they will testify. (LASCR 3.81)

CRITICAL

The moving party is ordered to provide notice of this standing order.

Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Deposition transcripts

Before reading any deposition, interrogatory, or request for admission into evidence, counsel must advise the Court and opposing counsel of the specific pages, lines, or numbers to be read.

Before reading into evidence any portion of a deposition, interrogatory or request for admission, counsel shall advise the Court and opposing counsel of the page and the line of the deposition or the numbers of the interrogatories or requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness. (LASCR 3.158)

CRITICAL

Service

Email to all parties

Ex parte applications must be served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.

Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq. and must be electronically filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the hearing and served by email on all parties who have appeared in the case.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

Written opposition to an ex parte application must be e-served by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Any written opposition to an ex parte application shall be electronically filed and e-served by 8:30 a.m. the day of the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Plaintiff document production

Within 30 days of the CMC order, plaintiff must provide copies of specified documents (purchase/lease contracts, vehicle registration, finance/account information, repair orders, incidental damages documents, market value information, and pre-suit communications) to the opposing side(s).

Within 30 days of this order plaintiff shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in Plaintiff's possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s):

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery production

The party producing documents in discovery must serve verifications along with the produced documents.

The producing party shall serve verifications with the documents produced.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jury questionnaire

Proposed jury questionnaires must be filed with the Court and served on all parties.

Proposed jury questionnaires shall be filed with the Court and served on all parties.

CRITICAL

Papers required to be served under this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach the other party by the deadline stated in the order, and the parties are encouraged to agree on a service method (e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery).

Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference date.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

Papers required to be served must be served to reach the party by the date specified in the order; parties are encouraged to agree on service method (email, fax, overnight delivery).

Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

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Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs must be served on all parties because they are not settlement briefs.

Trial briefs are not settlement briefs; they must be served on all parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial brief

Jury trial briefs must be served on all parties.

Trial briefs are not settlement briefs; they must be served on all parties.

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Deadline

5 court days

Applies to

Joint documents

The parties should meet and confer in person at least five court days before the FSC to prepare the joint notebooks, and must serve, sign, and file all joint documents.

At least five (5) court days prior to FSC, the parties should meet & confer in person to exchange discuss and prepare a Joint Trial Notebook and Joint Exhibit Notebook. The parties must serve, sign and file all joint documents.

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Deadline

5 calendar days

The parties must exchange exhibits at least five calendar days before the FSC.

The exhibits must be exchanged at least five (5) calendar days before the FSC.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Opposition

Self-represented parties must bring ex parte oppositions to the courtroom on the hearing day with sufficient copies for the Court and all other parties.

Oppositions by self- represented parties shall be brought to the courtroom on the day of the ex parte hearing. Self-represented parties shall bring a sufficient number of copies of the opposition to provide to the Court and all other parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Powerpoint slides

Visual aids may not be used in opening statement unless opposing counsel has had the opportunity to review them before trial, and PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel before presentation with the Court informed at the FSC.

No visual aids shall be used in opening statement without opposing counsel first having been given the opportunity to review the visual aids prior to trial. (LASCR 3.97.) If counsel intends to use PowerPoint, the Court shall be informed at the FSC and a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation.

CRITICAL

Each party must provide a set of properly marked exhibits to each opposing party before trial begins.

A set of properly marked exhibits must also be provided to each opposing party prior to the start of trial.

CRITICAL

Ex parte applications require proof of notice, affirmative factual showing of good cause, and cannot be based on emergency from procrastination.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte applications must include proof of the required notice and an affirmative factual showing of good cause; lack of notice proof or a procrastination-based emergency are common grounds for denial.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery production

Each party must serve verifications together with the documents it produces under the discovery order.

Plaintiff and Defendant shall serve verifications with the documents each produces.

CRITICAL

In Song-Beverly litigation, parties must exchange specified vehicle-related documents within 30 days of case becoming at issue.

Within 30 days of the case becoming "at issue" Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s) shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in their respective possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s): a. Purchase or lease contracts concerning the subject vehicle... b. Work orders, repair orders, and invoices... c. Rental car or loaner agreements... d. Records of communications... e. Warranty claims... f. Procedures published by Defendant(s)... g. Defendant's written statements of policy... h. A list or compilation of customer complaints... i. Technical Service Bulletins and Recall Notices... j. Copies of any repair instruction... k. Any documents supporting Plaintiff's claim for incidental and/or consequential damages.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Summons complaint cross complaint

Summonses, complaints, and cross-complaints must be served within 60 days of filing.

Parties shall serve summonses, complaints and/or cross-complaints within 60 days of filing of a complaint or cross-complaint. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110(b).)

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Deadline

15 calendar days

CMC statements (Judicial Council Form CMC-110) must be served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC date.

CMC statements (Judicial Council Form CMC-110) shall be filed and served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the date of the CMC.

CRITICAL

Summonses, complaints, and/or cross-complaints must be served within 60 days of filing, with sanctions including dismissal possible for failure unless cause is shown.

Parties shall serve summonses, complaints and/or cross-complaints within 60 days of filing of a complaint or cross-complaint. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110(b).) Failure to do so may result in the imposition of sanctions (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 128, 177.5; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.30), including dismissal of the complaint or cross-complaint (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 583.210, et seq.), unless parties show cause why the Court should not make such an order.

CRITICAL

Deadline

15 calendar days

Applies to

Cmc statement

CMC statements must be served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC.

CMC statements (Judicial Council Form CMC-110) shall be filed and served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the date of the CMC.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

All counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be served on all opposing parties and counsel.

All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery excerpts

All parties must serve written excerpts of depositions and discovery responses to be used at trial (except solely for impeachment) on the opposing party no later than 10 court days before the FSC, marking each excerpt as an exhibit.

All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery material

Parties intending to use discovery at trial must exchange written particulars (e.g., deponent name, page and line numbers) no later than 10 court days before the FSC or risk a Court order prohibiting use of the discovery.

If the parties intend to use any discovery during trial, the parties must exchange in writing no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC the particulars of any such discovery. For example, if a party proposes to read or show a video excerpt from a deposition, the proffering party must identify in writing by name the deponent, page, and line numbers to opposing counsel no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC. Failure to provide the specific discovery intended to be used at trial in writing and on a timely basis may result in a Court order prohibiting the use of said discovery.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 court days

Discovery excerpts for trial use must be served on opponents 10 court days before FSC.

All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for dismissal or notice of settlement

Parties exempt from e-filing must file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least 2 court days before the FSC.

If a party is exempt from the electronic filing requirements, that party shall file and serve a printed copy of the Request for Dismissal or Notice of Settlement at least two (2) court days before the scheduled FSC.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Document production

Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine and bifurcation motion

Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be served with proper statutory notice.

MOTIONS IN LIM/NE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must have been filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC date.

CRITICAL

Service

Email to all parties

Anything sent to the Department's email box must copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.

[Note: ALLcounsel or self-represented litigantsmust be copied on anything sent to the Department's email box]

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference, and if service is incomplete, plaintiff may file a declaration 7 days before the hearing explaining why, documenting efforts, and stating a proposed completion date.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference. If all defendants have not been served, plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel may submit a declaration to the court seven (7) days prior to the hearing explaining why service has not been completed, documenting the efforts that have been made to complete service, and specifying the date by which service is proposed to be completed. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110.)

CRITICAL

Both plaintiff and defendant must serve a verification with the documents they produce.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibits

All exhibits must be pre-numbered and exchanged between the parties, except exhibits anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment.

All Exhibits must be pre-numbered (1, 2, 3, etc.) and exchanged except for those anticipated in good faith to be used for impeachment. (Rule 3.52.)

CRITICALCivil cases

The Song-Beverly Act Addendum to the Case Management Conference Statement must be served on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.

You are ordered to serve this Song-Beverly Act Addendum to Case Management Conference Statement on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Cmc addendum

Plaintiffs and their attorneys of record must serve the Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case Addendum on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.

You are ordered to serve this Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Case Addendum to Case Management Conference Statement on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Management Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Order

Plaintiff's attorney must serve this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum on all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and Complaint.

Plaintiff’s attorney is ordered to provide service of this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum to all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and the Complaint.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Standing order and jcmc statement addendum

Plaintiff's attorney must serve the discovery standing order and attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum on all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and Complaint.

Plaintiff's attorney is ordered to provide service of this Order and the attached Joint Case Management Conference Statement Addendum to all defense attorneys upon service of the Summons and the Complaint.

CRITICALCivil cases

Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verification along with the documents they produce in discovery.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Powerpoint slides

A copy of any PowerPoint slides must be shared with opposing counsel before the trial presentation, leaving sufficient time to object.

If a PowerPoint is to be used, a copy of the slides must be shared with the opposing counsel prior to the presentation leaving sufficient time to object.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial document

The listed trial documents must be served on all parties no later than seven court days before the Final Status Conference, together with filing.

No later than seven court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial exhibits

All trial exhibits must be exchanged between counsel and self-represented parties no later than 18 court days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICAL

Trial documents must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received before the trial date.

All documents required for the trial shall be FILED AT LEAST 5 COURT DAYS PRIOR to the Trial Date and must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received by other counsel before said date.

CRITICAL

Counsel must mutually exchange all exhibits within 10 days of the trial date, except exhibits used solely for impeachment.

Counsel shall mutually exchange all exhibits (except for impeachment purposes only) within 10 days of the Trial date.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Document production

Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verifications along with the documents they produce.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.

CRITICALCivil cases

Ex parte applications must be served on the opposing party at the same time as e-filing.

the other side to be served at the same time.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Ex parte application

The opposing party must be served with the ex-parte application at the same time the application is e-filed.

Present procedures require ex-parte applications to be e-filed no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day before the ex-parte hearing; the other side to be served at the same time.

CRITICALCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

Four days before the FSC, the parties are to e-file, serve and provide courtesy copies to the department upon filing the following trial documents: special verdict, list of jury instructions, statement to the jury panel, list of witnesses, list of exhibits.

Four days before the FSC, the parties are to e-file, serve and provide courtesy copies to the department upon filing the following trial documents: special verdict, list of jury instructions, statement to the jury panel, list of witnesses, list of exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

At the conclusion of each court day, counsel must advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day.

At the conclusion of each court day, counsel are ordered to advise opposing counsel of the witnesses to be called the next day.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference and must comply with the notice provisions of CCP section 1005 and Los Angeles County Rule 3.57(a).

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference. The parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 and the requirements of Los Angeles County Court Rules, Rule 3.57, subdivision (a).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Opposition

Oppositions to motions in limine must be in writing and served at least five court days before the Final Status Conference.

Any opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing and served on opposing party or counsel at least five court days before the Final Status Conference.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be in writing and served on opposing party or counsel at least ten court days before the Final Status Conference.

All motions in limine must be in writing and shall be served on opposing party or counsel at least ten court days before the Final Status Conference date.

CRITICAL

A set of properly marked exhibits must be provided to each opposing party prior to the start of trial.

A set of properly marked exhibits must also be provided to each opposing party prior to the start of trial.

CRITICAL

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the Case Management Conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the date of the CMC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).

MOTIONS IN LIMINE must be in writing, numbered, and shall be filed and served on opposing parties in accordance with Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit

Counsel are ordered to exchange exhibits at least ten (10) days before the FSC.

Counsel are ordered to exchange exhibits at least ten (10) days before the FSC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Special verdict form

Service

Email to clerk

Please submit the Special Verdict to the clerk via email in MS Word format.

Please submit the Special Verdict to the clerk via email in MS Word format.

CRITICAL

Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party five court days before the FSC.

Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days prior to the FSC.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days before the FSC.

Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the court five court days prior to the FSC.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery materials

Parties intending to use discovery at trial must exchange written particulars (e.g., deponent name, page and line numbers) no later than 10 court days before the FSC, or risk a court order prohibiting use of that discovery.

If the parties intend to use any discovery during trial, the parties must exchange in writing no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC the particulars of any such discovery. For example, if a party proposes to read or show a video excerpt from a deposition, the proffering party must identify in writing the name of the deponent, page, and line numbers to opposing counsel no later than 10 court days prior to the FSC. Failure to provide the specific discovery intended to be used at trial in writing and on a timely basis may result in a Court order prohibiting the use of said discovery.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery excerpts

All parties must serve the opposing attorney or in pro per party, in writing, no later than 10 court days before the FSC, all deposition excerpts and discovery responses to be used at trial (except those used solely for impeachment) and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proof of service

In small claims cases, the plaintiff must file proof of proper service before the trial date.

Trial Preparation: Prior to the trial date, Plaintiff must file proof of proper service.

CRITICAL

Small Claims parties must exchange trial exhibits at least 10 days before trial; confirm receipt if submitted via portal or mail.

All parties are required to exchange trial exhibits, at least, 10 days before trial. Any party submitting exhibits via the Court's digital portal or by mail must confirm that the opposing party has received a copy of the exhibits or has access to them.

CRITICAL

All parties must exchange trial exhibits at least 10 days before trial.

All parties are required to exchange trial exhibits, at least, 10 days before trial.

CRITICAL

Deadline

10 court days

Parties must serve discovery excerpts to be used at trial (except impeachment) 10 court days before FSC, marked as exhibits.

All parties must serve on the opposing attorney/in pro per party in writing and no later than 10 court days before the FSC all excerpts from depositions, responses to interrogatories, responses to requests for admissions, or other discovery responses to be used for any purpose at trial other than solely for impeachment and mark each excerpt as an exhibit.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

All parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6, local Rule 3.4, and General Order 2019-GEN-014-00 issued May 3, 2019, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

CRITICALCivil cases

Ex parte applicants must notify all parties by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance per CRC 3.1203.

CRC Rule 3.1203. Time of notice to other parties (a) Time of notice - A party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance absent exceptional circumstances; unlawful detainer parties may give shorter notice if reasonable.

CRC Rule 3.1203. Time of notice to other parties (a) Time of notice - A party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice. (b) Time of notice in unlawful detainer proceedings - A party seeking an ex parte order in an unlawful detainer proceeding may provide shorter notice than required under (a) provided that the notice given is reasonable.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Conformed order

Orders are effective only once the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and the clients has been filed.

Orders are effective only upon filing the proof of service of the conformed order on all parties and the clients.

CRITICALCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

Ex parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Ex Parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. on the day before the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Ex parte application

Service

Electronic service

Ex Parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. on the day before the hearing.

Ex Parte applications must be electronically filed and served by 10:00 a.m. on the day before the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Standing order

The Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.

Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the time of the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except where personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to CCP Section 1010.6 and Local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, the Court orders all parties who use e-fling to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

CRITICALCivil cases

Notice of an ex parte application may be given by the listed methods, including mail when time permits five days of mail time.

Notice must be given via telephone, in person, electronically if permitted by the CCP or CRC, by other agreed-upon methods evidenced in writing, or, if time permits, with five days of mail time.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Objections to proposed jury instructions and verdict form

Any objections to the proposed jury instructions or verdict form must be filed and served.

The parties must file and serve their objections, if any, to the proposed jury instructions and to the proposed verdict form.

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions in limine and motions affecting the order of proof must be filed and served with sufficient CCP § 1005 notice to be heard by the FSC at the latest.

All motions in limine and motions that affect the order of proof, such as motions pursuant to CCP Sections 597 (trial of special defenses), 598 (change in the order of proof or bifurcation of the trial), and 1048 (consolidation or severance), must be filed and served with sufficient statutory notice under CCP Section 1005 so that they may be heard no later than at the FSC.

CRITICAL

Applies to

All documents

Service

Electronic service to all parties

At the Initial Status Conference, the Court will order the parties to engage an e-service provider to serve all documents (preferably Case Anywhere) and utilize the bulletin board function to communicate with the Court. Self- represented litigants are not required to engage an e-service provider but are still encouraged to do so.

At the Initial Status Conference, the Court will order the parties to engage an e-service provider to serve all documents (preferably Case Anywhere) and utilize the bulletin board function to communicate with the Court. Self- represented litigants are not required to engage an e-service provider but are still encouraged to do so.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs must be served on all parties.

The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

All documents requiring filing

Service

Electronic service

Posting documents on the e-service provider does not replace filing; documents that require filing, such as motion papers, must be filed with the Court and separately served via the selected e-service provider.

Posting on an e-service provider is not a substitute for filing documents with the Court. All documents that require filing with the Court, such as motion papers, must be filed with the Court and separately served via the selected e-service provider.

CRITICAL

Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be served with proper statutory notice.

MOTIONS IN LIMINE AND BIFURCATION MOTIONS must be filed and served with proper statutory notice and set for hearing on the FSC date. LASC Rule 3.25 (f)(2).

CRITICAL

Applies to

ISC order and minute order

The plaintiff is responsible for serving the ISC and Minute Orders scheduling the Initial Status Conference as set forth in the ISC Order.

It is the plaintiff's responsibility to serve the ISC and Minute Orders scheduling the ISC as set forth in the ISC Order itself.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed jury questionnaire

Proposed jury questionnaires must be filed with the Court and served on all parties.

Proposed jury questionnaires shall be filed with the Court and served on all parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for dismissal of paga action

A plaintiff dismissing a pending PAGA action must serve the dismissal request, supporting declarations, complaint, predicate LWDA letter, and settlement release portions on the LWDA at or around the time of filing, with proof of service filed with the Court.

Consistent with this goal, the Court concludes that a plaintiff seeking to dismiss a pending PAGA action must, at a minimum, serve on the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) the request for dismissal of the PAGA action and supporting declarations, a copy of the complaint that alleges the PAGA claims to be dismissed, a copy of the predicate letter that was sent to the LWDA seeking an investigation of the claims before the lawsuit was filed, and a copy of the portion of any settlement agreement that includes releases applicable to Plaintiff and/or to the PAGA claims. These documents must be served on the LWDA at or around the time the request for dismissal of PAGA claims is filed with the Court, with proof of service filed with the Court.

CRITICAL

Ex parte applications and all supporting documents must be served before 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing.

Ex parte applications and all documents in support thereof must be served and filed before 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing. (See First Amended General Order dated May 3, 2019, subd. (8); Local Rule 3.4(f).)

CRITICAL

Written opposition to an ex parte application must be served before 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.

Any written opposition to an ex parte application must be filed and served before 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing. (Ibid.)

CRITICAL

The moving party's counsel must deliver its portion of the joint statement, with all supporting declarations and exhibits, to opposing counsel by personal delivery, e-mail, or fax.

Counsel for the moving party must personally deliver, e-mail, or fax to counsel for the opposing party the moving party's portion of the statement, together with all declarations and exhibits to be offered in support of the moving party's position.

CRITICAL

Deadline

1 business days

After the moving party assembles the full statement, opposing counsel must sign it and return it by the end of the next business day so it can be filed with the notice of motion.

After the opposing party's material is added to the statement by the moving party's counsel, the statement must be provided to opposing counsel, who must sign it (electronically or otherwise) and return it to counsel for the moving party no later than the end of the next business day, so that it can be filed with the notice of motion.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at Trial.

CRITICAL

Within seven days of receiving the moving party's material, opposing counsel must deliver its portion of the joint statement, with supporting declarations and exhibits, unless the parties agree otherwise.

Unless the parties agree otherwise, within seven days of receipt of the moving party's material, counsel for the opposing party must personally deliver, e-mail, or fax to counsel for the moving party the opposing party's portion of the statement, together with all declarations and exhibits to be offered in support of the opposing party's position.

CRITICAL

Both parties must serve verifications along with the documents they produce in discovery.

Plaintiff and Defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

All parties using e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 and local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

All parties who use e-filing must accept electronic service, except when personal service is required by law or where any party is self-represented.

Pursuant to CCP § 1010.6 and local Rule 3.4 which references General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 issued June 11, 2020, the Court orders all parties who use e-filing to accept electronic service, except in those circumstances when personal service is required by law or where any of the parties are self-represented.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange intended trial exhibits at least 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICAL

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

Trial documents must be served on opposing counsel five days before the final status conference.

Pursuant to SCLAC Rule 3.25(f)(l), trial documents, including a statement of the case, exhibit list, witness list, jury instructions and verdict form must be filed with the court and served on opposing counsel five (5) days prior to the final status conference.

CRITICAL

Counsel must exchange exhibits at the final status conference unless the court and counsel agree otherwise.

Counsel are ordered to exchange exhibits at the time of the Final Status Conference unless the court and counsel agree otherwise.

CRITICAL

Parties must promptly notify the Court and all other parties when taking a motion off calendar.

A party/counsel who takes a motion off calendar shall promptly notify the Court and all other parties/attorneys.

CRITICAL

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

The required trial documents must be served along with filing no later than five court days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than five court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents:

CRITICAL

Both plaintiff and defendant must serve verification together with the documents they produce in discovery.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verification with the documents they produce.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Trial exhibits

Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICAL

Deadline

18 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange all trial exhibits no later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

No later than 18 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall exchange all exhibits they intend to introduce at trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the Court five court days prior to the FSC, or they will be deemed untimely.

Motions in limine must be served on the opposing party and submitted to the Court five court days prior to the FSC, or they will be deemed untimely.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

Under CRC 3.110, the complaint must be served on all named defendants and proof of service must be filed within 60 days after the complaint is filed.

Counsel are reminded that pursuant to CRC 3.110, the complaint must be served on all named defendants and proof of service must be filed with the Court within 60 days after the filing of the complaint.

CRITICALCivil cases

Papers required to be served under this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach the other party no later than the date indicated, and the parties are encouraged to agree on the service method (e.g., email).

NOTE RE SERVICE: Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method (e.g., by email).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the time of the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the time of the CMC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Document production

Both parties must serve verifications along with the documents they produce.

Plaintiff and defendant shall serve verifications with the documents they produce.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint

All defendants must be served with the complaint no later than the case management conference.

All defendants must be served with the complaint by the case management conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Document production

Both plaintiff and defendant must provide copies of the enumerated case documents in their possession, custody, or control to the opposing side within 30 days of this order.

Within 30 days of this order both plaintiff and defendant shall provide copies of the following documents, which are in their respective possession, custody and/or control, to the opposing side(s):

WARNING

Parties should carefully review proofs of service to ensure they accurately identify the documents served, the method of service, the persons served, and the correct service addresses. Defective or incomplete proofs of service may delay consideration of the requested relief or require the matter to be continued or denied without prejudice.

Parties should carefully review proofs of service to ensure they accurately identify the documents served, the method of service, the persons served, and the correct service addresses. Defective or incomplete proofs of service may delay consideration of the requested relief or require the matter to be continued or denied without prejudice.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Pretrial documents

Unless otherwise ordered, all pre-trial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.

Unless otherwise ordered, the below pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.

WARNING

Service

Personal service to all parties

Self-represented parties bringing an opposition to the courtroom on the hearing day must bring enough copies for the court and all other parties.

If a self-represented party elects to bring in his or her opposition to the Court on the day of the hearing, he or she shall bring a sufficient number of copies of the opposition to provide to the court and all other parties.

WARNINGCivil cases

The initial case management conference notice goes to plaintiff's counsel, who must thereafter give notice of the conference to all other parties.

The Court generally follows and applies the case management rules specified by CRC 3.700 et seq., but the initial case management conference notice is given to plaintiff's counsel, with notice to all other parties to thereafter be given by plaintiff's counsel.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibits

Parties must exchange trial exhibits in advance of trial to the extent required by law.

The parties shall exchange exhibits in advance of trial to the extent required by law.

WARNING

Pre-trial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.

All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.

WARNINGCivil cases

Pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply unless otherwise ordered, and all service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service under Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.

Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.

WARNING

Applies to

Summons and complaint

The court sets an OSC at the CMC regarding, among other things, failure to file a proof of service of the summons and complaint.

An OSC will be set concurrently with the CMC date regarding 1) prosecution of the case, 2) filing a proof of service of the summons and complaint; and 3) filing a case management statement.

WARNINGCivil cases

Before questioning about potentially inflammatory or highly prejudicial evidence, counsel should flag the intended area of inquiry to opposing counsel and the Court outside the jury's presence.

Before inquiring into evidence that may reasonably be anticipated to be inflammatory or highly prejudicial, and potentially excludable pursuant to Evidence Code section 352, counsel should bring the intended area of inquiry to the attention of opposing counsel and the Court outside the presence of the jury. (LASCR 3.107)

WARNINGCivil cases

The moving party must provide notice of this Standing Order.

Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

Counsel or parties seeking to be added to or removed from the service list must notify both FSX and Plaintiffs' counsel.

Any counsel or party seeking to be removed from or added to the service list shall notify both FSX and Plaintiffs’ counsel.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Summons and complaint

For parties located outside the United States, service should be made within forty (40) days of filing of the complaint/cross-complaint.

For parties located outside the United States, service should be made within forty (40) days of filing of the complaint/cross-complaint.

WARNINGCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

Self-represented parties are exempt from electronic service and may serve documents under the California Code of Civil Procedure and other applicable rules.

Parties not represented by counsel are not required to electronically serve documents and may serve documents in accordance with the California Code of Civil Procedure and other applicable rules.

WARNINGCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

All initial data, additions, deletions, or changes to the service list must be approved by the affected party, while FSX personnel perform system administrative functions.

FSX personnel shall perform all administrative functions for the system, but all initial data, additions, deletions, or changes to the service list must be approved by the affected party.

WARNINGCivil cases

Deadline

1 hours

Service

Electronic service to all parties

Within one hour of a document being posted to the JCCP No. 5378 website, FSX must email all registered users on the applicable service list a notification containing hyperlinks to the document.

Within one (1) hour of a document being posted to the JCCP No. 5378 website, FSX shall send an email to all registered users on the applicable service list, notifying them of the posting. The email shall contain hyperlink(s) to the document location(s) on the JCCP No. 5378 website.

WARNING

The notice and service requirements for all ex parte documents also apply to self-represented litigants.

NOTE: Rules pertaining to notice and service of all ex party documents apply to Self Represented Litgants.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of related case

Service

Mail to all parties

The party who filed the Notice of Related Case will be notified of the Court's ruling by mail and must give notice of the ruling to all other parties.

The party who filed the Notice of Related Case will be notified of the Court's ruling by mail and be required to give notice to all other parties.

WARNING

Applies to

Ex parte application

Ex parte notice in Department 534 must comply with Los Angeles County local rules and the California Rules of Court.

Parties must follow Los Angeles County Court Local Rules and California Rules of Court regarding ex parte notice.

WARNING

When all parties notify the clerk they are submitting on the tentative ruling, it becomes the court's order and the prevailing party must give notice of the ruling.

Upon receiving such notice from all parties to a motion, the tentative ruling will become the order of the Court and the prevailing party shall give notice of the ruling.

WARNING

Papers must be served to reach party by date in order; parties encouraged to agree on service method (email, fax, overnight).

Any papers required to be served on another party pursuant to this order must be served in a manner calculated to reach that party no later than the date indicated in this order. The parties are encouraged to agree on the method of service, e.g., by e-mail, fax, or overnight delivery.

WARNING

Each proposed verdict form must be served on the other parties.

Each proposed verdict form must be signed by the party or counsel proposing it, filed with the Court and served on the other parties.

WARNING

Applies to

Tentative ruling

When all parties submit on the tentative ruling, it becomes the order of the Court and the moving party must give notice of the ruling.

Upon receiving notice that all parties have submitted on the tentative, the tentative ruling will become the order of the Court and the moving party shall give notice of the ruling.

WARNING

The moving party must provide notice of this standing order.

Moving Party is ordered to provide notice of this Standing Order.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibits

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

When using PowerPoint, counsel must share the slides with opposing counsel before the presentation with enough time to object.

If a PowerPoint is to be used, a copy of the slides must be shared with opposing counsel prior to the presentation leaving sufficient time to object.

WARNINGCivil cases

Before reading or showing deposition or discovery material into evidence, the party must identify the relevant deposition page and line or the applicable interrogatory or admission request numbers to the Court and opposing counsel.

Before the reading into evidence of any portion of a deposition, interrogatory or request for admission, the party shall advise the Court and opposing party/counsel of the page and line number of the deposition, or the numbers of the interrogatories or requests for admission to be read or shown to the witness (L.A. County Court Rule 3.158).

WARNING

When all parties submit on the tentative ruling, it becomes the order of the Court and the prevailing party must give notice of the ruling.

Upon receiving such notice from all parties to a motion, the tentative ruling will become the order of the Court and the prevailing party shall give notice of the ruling.

WARNING

Pretrial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013, unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1013.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must appear at every status conference concerning proofs of service in Lemon Law and Motor Vehicle Personal Injury cases.

PROOFS OF SERVICE: Counsel must appear for all Status Conferences regarding proofs of service for Lemon Law cases and Motor Vehicle Personal Injury cases.

WARNING

Applies to

Final status conference documents

Final Status Conference documents must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received before the conference date.

All documents required for the Final Status Conference shall be FILED AT LEAST 5 COURT DAYS PRIOR to the conference and must be served on all opposing counsel early enough to be received by other counsel before the conference date.

WARNING

Applies to

Submission on tentative ruling email

Service

Email to all parties

A copy of the submit-on-tentative email must also be sent to all counsel (via email, fax, or similar means).

Please send all copy of said email to all counsel (via email, fax, etc.).

WARNING

Applies to

Supplemental responses

For each MTCFR, the responding party may voluntarily serve (rather than file) supplemental responses to the discovery requests at issue by the stated date.

The responding/opposing party for each MTCFR may voluntarily serve (not file) supplemental responses to any of the discovery request at issue in the MTCFR by ____________.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibits

Additionally, the parties should exchange (physically or electronically) a complete set of their pre-marked and paginated exhibits at least five court days before the FSC.

Additionally, the parties should exchange (physically or electronically) a complete set of their pre-marked and paginated exhibits at least five court days before the FSC.

WARNING

Parties submitting exhibits via the Court's digital portal or by mail must confirm the opposing party received a copy or has access to them.

Any party submitting exhibits via the Court's digital portal or by mail must confirm that the opposing party has received a copy of the exhibits or has access to them.

WARNING

Motions in limine must be served on all opposing parties and counsel.

All motions in limine, if any, must be in writing, numbered, and shall be served on all opposing parties and counsel and electronically filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the FSC.

WARNING

Deadline

5 calendar days

Oppositions to motions in limine must be served on opposing parties.

An opposition to any motion in limine must be in writing, numbered, and served and electronically filed by represented parties at least five (5) calendar days prior to the FSC.

WARNINGCivil cases

A party’s failure to attend the ex parte hearing does not imply waiver of an objection to notice.

If the party does not attend the ex parte hearing, no waiver is implied.

WARNINGCivil cases

A party waives objections to email, text, or facsimile notice by failing to raise them in the opposition.

A party is deemed to have waived any objection to email, text or facsimile notice if no objection is raised in the opposition to the application.

WARNING

Pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply unless otherwise ordered, and all service deadlines are extended per Code of Civil Procedure § 1013 based on the manner of service.

Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.

WARNINGCivil cases

Pre-trial service deadlines are extended based on the manner of service under Code of Civil Procedure § 1013, unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered, the following pre-trial filing and service deadlines apply. All deadlines for service are extended based on the manner of service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 1013.

INFO

Applies to

Ccp 98 declaration

Collections trials may proceed based on the submission and timely service of a CCP § 98 declaration, party stipulations, or defendant's admissions.

Collections trials can proceed with live witnesses (in person or remote) and evidence, based on the submission and timely service of a California Code of Civil Procedure § 98 Declaration, via stipulations of the parties when both are present, or based on admissions made by Defendant in the pleadings or in discovery.

INFO

Counsel should file the proof of service concurrently with the document being served whenever possible.

Whenever possible, counsel should file the proof of service concurrently with the document being served.

INFO

Applies to

Discovery document

Discovery documents may be provided as PDF electronically at the producing party's option.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

INFO

Applies to

Discovery documents

Discovery information produced under the Order may, at the producing party's option, be provided to the opposing party electronically as a PDF.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

INFO

Applies to

Discovery production

Discovery information produced under this Order may, at the producing party's option, be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF.

The information to be disclosed pursuant to this Order may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party

INFO

Applies to

Discovery documents

Discovery documents may be provided to opposing parties in PDF electronic format at the producing party's option.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of remote appearance

Parties and counsel are not required to file or serve a Notice of Remote Appearance.

Parties and their counsel need not file and/or serve Notice of Remote Appearance.

INFOCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

FSX shall designate a unique case number to be designated the ‘all counsel’ service list and maintain a service list including all counsel involved in the JCCP 5378 proceedings. This list should be updated regularly by FSX by combing the service lists for all individual cases active on FSX.

FSX shall designate a unique case number to be designated the ‘all counsel’ service list and maintain a service list including all counsel involved in the JCCP 5378 proceedings. This list should be updated regularly by FSX by combing the service lists for all individual cases active on FSX.

INFOCivil cases

Upon setting of an initial trial date, each party is automatically deemed to have demanded exchange of expert witness information and depositions of designated experts under CCP 2034.230 and 2034.260(b)(1).

Upon the setting of an initial trial date, each party is deemed to have made a demand of each other party for the exchange of information concerning expert trial witnesses under the Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.230. Each party is deemed to have demanded the deposition of any person identified by any other party as an expert trial witness under Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.260(b)(1).

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Correspondence

Service

Electronic service

Correspondence may also be uploaded to FSX (permitted in addition to required document service).

Correspondence may also be uploaded to FSX.

INFO

Service

Mail

The Supervising Judge rules on voter confidentiality petitions without a hearing and the petitioner is notified of the ruling by U.S. Mail.

The Supervising Judge will act on the filing without a hearing. The petitioner will be notified of the Court’s ruling via U.S. Mail.

INFO

Applies to

Discovery production

Documents produced in discovery may be served on the opposing party electronically as a PDF at the producing party's option.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

INFO

Applies to

Document production

Produced discovery information may be served on the opposing party electronically as a PDF, at the producing party's option.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in the electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

INFOCivil cases

Produced discovery information may be provided to the opposing party electronically as a PDF at the producing party's option.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

INFO

Applies to

Court order

Notice of this Addendum has been or must be provided to the parties' respective attorneys at the Case Management Conference.

Notice of this Addendum has or shall be provided to the parties' respective attorneys at the Case Management Conference.

INFO

Applies to

Document production

Produced discovery information may be served on the opposing party electronically as a PDF, at the producing party's option.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party

INFOCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

At the ISC, the court will issue an order appointing an electronic service provider (CaseAnywhere or File & ServeXpress) for the case.

At the ISC, the court will issue an order appointing an electronic service provider (CaseAnywhere or File & ServeXpress). These services enhance efficiency for the parties and the Court by permitting immediate communication.

INFO

Discovery information may, at the producing party's option, be provided to the opposing party electronically as a PDF.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

INFO

Producing parties may serve discovery information on the opposing party electronically as a PDF at their option.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Document production

Produced discovery information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic PDF form at the producing party's option.

The information may be provided to the opposing party in electronic form as a PDF at the option of the producing party

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of addendum

Notice of the Addendum is deemed served on all parties' attorneys through its inclusion in the Courtroom Information sheet at the Case Management Conference.

By inclusion in the Courtroom Information sheet, the Notice of this Addendum is deemed provided to the parties' respective attorneys at the Case Management Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Summons and complaint

Plaintiffs must serve the summons and complaint on defendants within 60 days of filing the complaint, or risk dismissal unless they show cause why dismissal should not be ordered.

Plaintiff(s) shall serve the summons and complaint upon Defendant(s) within 60 days of filing of the complaint. (California Rules of Court, rule 3.110 (b).) Failure to do so may result in including dismissal (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 583.410, 583.420), unless Plaintiff(s) shows cause why the court should not make such an order.

CRITICAL

Required trial documents must be served 5 court days prior to the Final Status Conference.

No later than five (5) court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall file and serve the following documents: A. TRIAL BRIEFS (OPTIONAL); B. JOINT WITNESS LIST; C. JOINT EXHIBIT LIST; D. JOINT SHORT STATEMENT OF THE CASE; E. JOINT LIST OF PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS; F. FULL-TEXT PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS; G. VERDICT FORM(S); H. JOINT CHART OF PAGE AND LINE DESIGNATIONS.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of deposition

Within five days after service of a PMK/Custodian of Records deposition notice, the deponent party must advise the noticing counsel whether the deposition date is confirmed and, if not, must provide two alternative dates.

Within five (5) days after service of a notice of deposition of a Person Most Knowledgeable and/or Custodian of Records, the party whose deposition is noticed must advise counsel who noticed the deposition, whether the date for the deposition is confirmed. If the deponent party of the deposition, deponent counsel must provide two alternative dates when the deposition may be taken.