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Judge

Judge Andre De La Cruz

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Orange Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Letter
4 pgs
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Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page LimitsMandatoryCivil cases

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

FormattingImportantCivil cases

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
Applies to
  • Letter

Formatting

  • Letter format not in pleading form

Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

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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About Judge Andre De La Cruz

Andre De La Cruz is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, the state trial court serving Orange County. The court handles trial-level matters including civil, criminal, family, and probate cases.

This judge's procedures are published in the document 'cruzprocedures.pdf'.

Common questions about Judge Andre De La Cruz's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Andre De La Cruz?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Andre De La Cruz. Courtesy copies are not required in Department CM02.

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What page or word limits apply to letter before Judge Andre De La Cruz?

Judge Andre De La Cruz's rule states these limits: attorney: 4 pages. IDC joint letter brief limited to 4 pages.

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What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Andre De La Cruz?

Judge Andre De La Cruz's formatting rule includes 11 point type, single spacing and letter format not in pleading form. IDC joint letter brief must use letter format, single spacing, and at least 11-point font, not pleading format.

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What must be included with letter filings before Judge Andre De La Cruz?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Parties must attest to having previously met and conferred in person, by phone, or by video conference.

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What filing deadlines does Judge Andre De La Cruz set?

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Andre De La Cruz

Parties must attest to having previously met and conferred in person, by phone, or by video conference.

IDC joint letter brief must use letter format, single spacing, and at least 11-point font, not pleading format.

Moving papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date or the reservation is cancelled.

Courtesy copies are not required in Department CM02.

IDC joint letter brief must be filed at least 5 court days before the scheduled IDC.

IDC joint letter brief limited to 4 pages.

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