Judge Craig Griffin
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Not Required
- When Instructed by Department
Ex Parte Motions
- Not Required
Adjournments
- Arbitration continuances require a stipulation signed by the arbitrator, a declaration of good cause, and an order rescheduling the Arbitration Review hearing.
Request must include
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Stipulations and Orders must be submitted as ONE document in WORD format.
- File type
- Word
- Stipulation and order
Exhibit binders must be circular 3-ring binders (not D-ring), with an exhibit list and numbered tabs.
- Binding
- Three-ring binder
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Circular 3-ring binders not D-ring
- •Number tabs separating each exhibit
- •Exhibit list identifying each exhibit
Court's wording
Two (2) complete sets of exhibits in circular 3-ring binders (not “D” ring binders) with the exhibit list identifying each such exhibit, and with number tabs separating each exhibit, shall be submitted to the Court (one for the Court and one for the witness stand) Each tab should bear the corresponding exhibit number.
Each exhibit must have a green color Court Exhibit Tag attached (This is for the witness copy only).
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
Two sets of joint 3-ring trial binders with detailed index must be brought to court on trial day; motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must be numbered on the face page.
- Document
- Trial binder
Must include
- •Index
- •Exhibit list
Court's wording
Motions in Limine and all other Trial Documents (Jury Instructions, Exhibit List, etc.) - Two sets of joint 3 ring trial binders shall be brought to Courtroom on the day of Trial. (One for the Clerk and one for the Judge). Binders shall include a very detailed joint index setting forth which trial documents are included in the binder; and for Motions in Limine, the name of the motion, the identity of the moving party and the number of the motion. All Motions in Limine, Oppositions and Replies must be numbered on the face page of the motion.
Ex parte application must include: declaration of notice, statement of irreparable harm, declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a separate proposed order with a copy to conform.
- Document
- Ex parte application
Must include
- •Proposed order
- •Legal argument
Court's wording
Ex Parte application must be in writing and include the following: • A declaration of Notice of Ex Parte hearing. • A statement that irreparable harm the will occur if the relief requested is not granted. • A declaration based on personal knowledge. • A brief and concise Points and Authorities. • A Separate proposed Order and a copy to conform.
PLEASE INCLUDE E-MAIL ADDRESS OF SETTLEMENT COUNSEL ON THE MSC STATEMENT.
Case Management Conferences – The court strictly enforces the timely filing of a CMC statement pursuant to CRC 3.725(a).
The moving party shall give notice or prepare the order, if appropriate, per California Rule of Court 3.1312.
The trial notebook must contain ten specific items, each separately tabbed.
Court's wording
The court’s trial notebook shall contain the following, each separately tabbed: 1. Joint Statement of the Case; 2. Executed Statement of Compliance; 3. Joint List of Stipulated Facts; 4. Joint List of Controverted Issues; 5. Joint Exhibit List; 6. Joint Witness List; 7. Proposed Voir Dire Questions (if any) for court voir dire; 8. Factual Stipulations; 9. Proposed Verdict Form; 10. In Limine Motions and Oppositions.
A statement of Compliance must be submitted and must be completed prior to being signed by all counsel.
Plaintiff exhibits numbered starting with 1, defendant exhibits starting with 200; parties must cooperate to avoid duplicates; every page must be numbered.
Court's wording
In a two-party case, Plaintiff shall number its exhibits starting with 1; Defendants shall number its exhibits starting with 200. If in a particular case these numbers are not sufficient to cover all exhibits, the Parties are to cooperate and agree to an appropriate number range for each party. If there are more than two Parties, the Parties are to cooperate in agreeing on a number range for each party. No two Parties are to use the same number, and duplicate exhibits are to be avoided. Every page of each exhibit must be separately numbered.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed; the court will also hear oral oppositions.
Oppositions to Ex Parte Applications are required to be E-Filed with the Court. (The Court will hear oral oppositions.)
Civil cases
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MSC statements must be e-filed.
MSC Statements are to be e-Filed (They will be “Received” and will be kept confidential).
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Original exhibits and exhibit list must be given to the clerk on the first day of trial.
The original exhibits, with exhibits list, will be given to the clerk on the 1st day of the trial.
Civil cases
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Ex parte papers must be e-filed by 11:00 AM the day before the ex parte hearing.
Papers are to be E-Filed by 11:00 A.M. to the court the day prior to the Ex Parte.
Civil cases
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Ex parte application fee must be paid at the Civil Clerk's Office before presenting documents in court.
The fee required for each Ex Parte application must be paid in the Civil Clerk's Office (Central Justice Center, Civil and Small Claims) prior to presenting documents in the courtroom.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Do not deliver courtesy copies, trial binders, exhibit binders, or deposition transcripts until instructed by Department N17.
**Do not deliver courtesy copies, trial binders, exhibit binders or deposition transcripts until instructed to by Department N17**
Civil cases
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Department N17 does not require courtesy copies of motion papers.
*N17 Does not require courtesy copies of motion papers*
Civil cases
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Department N17 does not require courtesy copies for ex parte applications.
N17 does not require courtesy copies.
Civil cases
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Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required in Department N17.
N17 does not require courtesy copies of motion papers.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Ex parte applications are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM, governed by California Rules of Court 3.1200-3.1207.
Ex Parte Applications are heard Monday – Friday at 8:30 A.M. Requirements pursuant to Rules 3.1200-3.1207, California Rules of Court shall apply.
Civil cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Arbitration continuances require a stipulation signed by the arbitrator, a declaration of good cause, and an order rescheduling the Arbitration Review hearing.
Post – Arbitration continuances – If all parties stipulate to continue the arbitration hearing and a written stipulation is signed by the arbitrator, the Court will grant the continuance on the basis of the submitted Stipulation and Order. Counsel must include a declaration for good cause therewith. The Order must include a rescheduling of the Arbitration Review hearing.
Civil cases
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