Judge Andre De La Cruz
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Page & Word Limits1 rule
The Joint letter brief is not to exceed four pages, and shall be submitted in letter format, single spaced, with no less than 11-pont font, i.e., not in pleading form.
- Letter
- Up to 4 pages
Document Format Requirements1 rule
The Joint letter brief is not to exceed four pages, and shall be submitted in letter format, single spaced, with no less than 11-pont font, i.e., not in pleading form.
- Font size
- At least 11 points
- Line spacing
- Single
- Letter
Formatting
- •Letter format not in pleading form
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Parties must attest to having previously met and conferred in person, by phone, or by video conference.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
IDC joint letter brief must be filed at least 5 court days before the scheduled IDC.
One Joint Letter Brief must be filed no later than five (5) court days prior to your IDC.
Civil cases
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Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.
All moving papers in support of the motion (e.g., notice, memorandum of points and authorities, separate statement, declarations, exhibits, etc.) shall be filed within 24 hours of the reservation, or the reservation will be cancelled.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are not required in Department CM02.
COURTESY COPIES ARE NOT NEEDED
Civil cases
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