Judge Carlos Cabrera
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Document Format Requirements4 rules
All exhibits shall be in a digital format and saved onto a flash drive that includes a table of contents for use by the court.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Digital format
- •Saved onto a flash drive
There shall only be one (1) original pre-marked set of exhibits provided to the court to mark as its original set.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Exactly one original premarked exhibit set
All exhibits shall be in a digital format and saved onto a flash drive that includes a table of contents for use by the court.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Digital format
- •Saved onto a flash drive
- •Flash drive must include a table of contents for court use
There shall only be one (1) original pre-marked set of exhibits provided to the court to mark as its original set.
Document Filing Requirements18 rules
A JOINT statement of the case.
Exhibits and Exhibit List. A complete JOINT exhibit list shall be provided to the court.
Proposed jury instructions (a face page with CACI instructions in sequential order together with any special instructions), full CACI instructions and special instructions to be attached.
Any in limine motion must be submitted in writing after counsel reviews the three identified cases.
Court's wording
In limine motions in writing, if any. (Review these cases before submitting your MIL: R&B Auto Center vs. Farmers Group, (2006) 140 Cal. App. 4th 327, 371, Kelly v. New West Financial Services (1996) 49 Cal. App. 4th 659, and Amtower v. Phonton Dynamics (2020) 158 Cal. App. 4th 1582.
All exhibits shall be in a digital format and saved onto a flash drive that includes a table of contents for use by the court.
- Document
- Exhibit flash drive
Must include
- •Table of contents
Trial brief.
Witness List. A complete JOINT witness list shall be provided to the court.
Counsel shall meet and confer concerning the admissibility of exhibits and provide the court with a joint statement of admissibility of each exhibit on the first day of trial.
A list of controverted issues and stipulations.
Counsel shall meet and confer concerning the admissibility of exhibits and provide the court with a joint statement of admissibility of each exhibit on the first day of trial.
Joint Witness List. A complete JOINT witness list shall be provided to the court.
All non-impeachment exhibits shall be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.
Joint Exhibits and Exhibit List. A complete JOINT exhibit list shall be provided to the court.
Trial brief.
A flash drive shall be provided to the clerk of the court and to the court on the first day of trial.
Please use local form No.13-20100-360 when submitting a request to appear virtually.
- Document
- Virtual appearance request
Include
- •Local form No.13-20100-360
Proposed special verdict form if you are requesting one.
Civil Courts now require parties to bring their own court reporter.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Self-represented litigants may file ex parte pleadings electronically or directly in the courtroom.
Self-represented litigants may use e-file or file the pleadings directly in the courtroom.
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Attorneys must use electronic filing for ex parte pleadings.
Attorneys must use e-file only.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex parte pleadings must be received in the courtroom or electronically time stamped before 11:45 a.m. on the day before the hearing.
The pleadings must be received in the courtroom or time stamped (if using e-file) before 11:45 a.m. the day prior to your hearing.
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Failure to submit the ex parte documents before the cutoff results in cancellation of the hearing and reservation.
If the documents are not received in the courtroom or e-filed before the cut-off time, the hearing will not be set, and the reservation will be canceled.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A minute order with the next hearing date will be prepared and notice will be mailed to all parties or attorneys with an address on file.
A minute order will be prepared with the next hearing date and notice will be mailed to all parties or attorneys with an address on file.
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The movant must notify all parties of the court's ruling on the ex parte application.
Movant is required to give notice to all parties of the court’s ruling.
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The exhibit flash drive must be provided to both the clerk and the court on the first day of trial.
A flash drive shall be provided to the clerk of the court and to the court on the first day of trial.
Civil cases
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Serve opposing counsel pursuant to statute or at least five calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference, whichever deadline is sooner.
Service on opposing counsel pursuant to statute or five (5) calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference, whichever is sooner:
Civil cases
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All non-impeachment exhibits must be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.
All non-impeachment exhibits shall be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.
Civil cases
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Documents for presentation at the Trial Readiness Conference must be served on opposing counsel pursuant to statute or at least five calendar days before the conference, whichever is sooner.
Required documents for presentation to court at Trial Readiness Conference; Service on opposing counsel pursuant to statute or five (5) calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference, whichever is sooner:
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are not permitted for ex parte pleadings.
No courtesy copies are allowed.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All ex parte applications must be reserved directly with the department before filing.
All ex-parte applications must be reserved directly with the department prior to any filing.
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