Judge Shaina H. Colover
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Proposed orders in ex parte papers must be submitted in both PDF and editable word-processing format.
- File type
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Also required in editable word-processing format (e.g., DOCX)
Court's wording
papers must include a declaration of notice of ex parte hearing, a declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a proposed order in both PDF format and in editable word-processing format.
Trial exhibits must be submitted in two 3-ring binders with exhibit lists, number tabs, and exhibit tags.
- Binding
- Three-ring binder
- Trial exhibits
Formatting
- •Exhibit list required
- •Number tabs separating each exhibit
- •Each tab must bear exhibit number
Court's wording
Two (2) complete sets of exhibits in 3-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. Every exhibit in the witness copy must have an exhibit tag filled out and attached.
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Said stipulations must be signed by ALL appearing parties.
Continuance requests must include a supporting declaration showing good cause and a proposed order.
- Document
- Continuance request
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
Even if a continuance is unopposed, counsel must submit a supporting declaration stating facts that constitute good cause for a continuance. A proposed order is to be submitted with the request, stipulation, and supporting declaration.
papers must include a declaration of notice of ex parte hearing, a declaration based on personal knowledge, points and authorities, and a proposed order in both PDF format and in editable word-processing format.
- Document
- Ex parte papers
Must include
- •Proposed order
All proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted to the clerk as part of the “Joint Trial Notebook”.
Motions in limine must be in writing, comport with the purposes of such motions, and identify specifically the evidence to be excluded.
Parties are required to submit a joint witness list.
Parties must provide a separately indexed joint compendium of agreed and contested jury instructions and verdict forms before trial.
Court's wording
Prior to the commencement of trial, the parties shall also provide the Court with a separately indexed joint compendium identifying all agreed upon and contested instructions or verdict forms, with all instructions attached and organized by proponent and competing verdict forms appended collectively (e.g., attachment A consists of jointly requested instructions, attachment B consists of instructions requested by Plaintiff but disputed by Defendant, attachment C consists of instructions requested by Defendant but disputed by Plaintiff, attachment D consists of the parties competing verdict forms).
Stipulations must be reduced to writing.
Ex parte applications must include an affirmative factual showing in a declaration, demonstrate appropriate notice, and state whether the application will be opposed.
Court's wording
All Parties must comply with CRC 3.1200 through 3.1207, including but not limited to making an “affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.” CRC 3.1202 (c). Papers must also demonstrate appropriate notice and state whether the application will be opposed.
The Joint Trial Notebook must contain 12 specific sections, each separately tabbed.
- Document
- Trial notebook
Must include
- •Exhibit list
- •Table of contents
Court's wording
The Court's trial notebook shall contain the following documents, each separately tabbed: 1. Table of contents 2. Copies of operative pleadings 3. Joint Statement of the Case (Jury Trials) 4. Executed Statement of Compliance 5. Joint Witness List 6. Stipulations of Fact, exhibit admissibility and/or foundation 7. Joint List of Controverted Issues 8. Joint Exhibit List 9. Proposed Voir Dire Questions (if any) for Court voir dire 10. Proposed Jury Instructions (Jury Trials) 11. Proposed Verdict Forms (Jury Trials) 12. Any Trial Briefs
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Ex parte applications must be filed electronically.
Ex parte applications shall be filed electronically by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Page 1 | E. Ex Parte Matters
All moving and opposing papers must be electronically filed; self-represented parties are exempt.
All moving and opposing papers must be electronically filed, unless you are self-represented, (Local Rule 352).
Page 3 | Ex Parte Applications
the need to e-file all trial-related documents.
the need to e-file all trial-related documents.
Page 4 | Joint Trial Notebook for the Court
If for any reason counsel wish to take a Law and Motion matter off calendar, please advise the Court immediately and e-file the necessary paperwork.
If for any reason counsel wish to take a Law and Motion matter off calendar, please advise the Court immediately and e-file the necessary paperwork.
Page 1 | D. Law & Motion
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Any opposition should be in writing and filed no later than 10:00 am the day of the hearing.
Any opposition should be in writing and filed no later than 10:00 am the day of the hearing.
Page 1 | E. Ex Parte Matters
Ex parte applications must be filed electronically by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Ex parte applications shall be filed electronically by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
Page 1 | E. Ex Parte Matters
Motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of reserving a motion date, except for summary judgment motions.
All motion papers must be filed within 24 hours of the reservation, except for summary judgment motions.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
The Joint Trial Notebook is a courtesy copy for the Court, due by noon the Wednesday before trial.
The trial notebook is a courtesy copy for the Court's use; it does not absolve the parties of the need to e-file all trial-related documents.
Page 4 | Joint Trial Notebook for the Court
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Counsel must meet and confer on in limine motions before trial.
Counsel must meet and confer in a good faith effort to resolve as many in limine motions as possible before trial.
Page 5 | F. Motions In Limine
Chambers Communication Rules
Continuances cannot be requested by telephone.
Hearing dates will not be continued by telephone.
Page 3 | Continuances