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Judge

Judge Malalai Farooqi

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
San Bernardino Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Mediation BriefCourt-wide
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Joint Exhibit Binder

  • 2 copies

Joint Exhibit List

  • 2 copies

Joint Witness List

  • 2 copies

Civil Unlimited Complaint

Court-wide
  • 1 copy
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Document Format Requirements2 rules

FormattingCivil cases

Each exhibit shall be marked with a discrete number and shall be correctly identified.

Applies to
  • Joint exhibit binder

Formatting

  • Each exhibit must be marked with a discrete number
FormattingCivil cases

On the date of the TRC, the parties shall bring with them a three-ring Joint Trial Binder that contains the following, if applicable:

Binding
Three-ring binder
Applies to
  • Joint trial binder

Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

The Joint Exhibit Binder must include one witness set pre-marked with Court Exhibit tags and two copies for the court.

One set should be for the witness, pre-marked with Court Exhibit tags. Two copies shall be for the Court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | JOINT EXHIBIT BOOK

Two courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List must be provided to the Clerk.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List shall be provided to the Clerk.

Civil cases

Page 1 | JOINT TRIAL BINDER

Two courtesy copies of the Joint Witness List must be provided to the Clerk.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the Joint Witness shall be provided to the Clerk.

Civil cases

Page 1 | JOINT TRIAL BINDER

Filing Bundling Requirements

The parties must meet and confer and bring three complete copies of the Joint Exhibit Binder to the court on the first day of trial.

The parties shall meet and confer and bring to Court on the first day of trial, three complete copies of the Joint Exhibit Binder.

Civil cases

Page 1 | JOINT EXHIBIT BOOK

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Parties are expected to give prior notice to the court of any court trial continuance in compliance with local rules and the California Rules of Court.

Parties are expected to give prior notice to the Court for any Court Trial continuances in compliance with local rule and California Rules of Court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | CONTINUANCES

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 248 rules apply across San Bernardino Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 129
  • Applies to
    Appointed attorney written report

    Every court-appointed attorney must file a verified written report stating bar status and disciplinary history, professional liability coverage, and prior representations, including the represented party's name and an explanation of the representation; reports for private professional conservators or fiduciaries must be included.

  • Applies to
    Stipulation

    All interested persons must sign the written stipulation.

  • Applies to
    Final account

    If there is a pour-over will or distribution to a trust, the entire subject trust instrument and its amendments, attachments, schedules, and exhibits must be filed.

Filing Timing

All 36
  • Deadline
    5 business days

    IFHMB must receive the mediation request form at least five business days before the court-noticed mediation date.

  • The parties must immediately notify the court and file the Notice of Settlement after settling the case.

  • The debtor must promptly file the Notice of Stay after removal to bankruptcy court.

Service

All 33
  • Applies to
    Mediation brief
    Service
    Email

    Mediation briefs are not required.  If you choose to submit a mediation brief, the limit is 10 pages, including all photos and exhibits, and must be sent to mhill@ifhmb.com and amartin@ifhmb.com at least 5 days before the mediation.

  • Applies to
    Motion or oraps

    A proof of service must be filed at least 10 days before the examination for motions or ORAPS to avoid removal from the calendar.

  • Applies to
    Initial trial setting conference statement

    The Initial Trial Setting Conference Statement must be served no later than 10 days before the conference.

Adjournments

All 13
  • A continuance of the first-set trial date must be requested by a written stipulation of all parties, without an ex parte application, filed at least 15 days before the trial date.

  • Requests for continuances are governed by California Rule of Court, Rule 3.1332.

  • A party seeking a continuance or not intending to proceed must notify the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel as soon as possible and no later than 4:30 p.m. on the second court day before the hearing.

About Judge Malalai Farooqi

Department V11, Victorville, 1444 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA. 92392

Common questions about Judge Malalai Farooqi's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Malalai Farooqi?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for joint exhibit lists. Details: 2 copies. Two courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List must be provided to the Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JOINT TRIAL BINDER

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Malalai Farooqi?

Judge Malalai Farooqi's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder. The parties must bring a three-ring Joint Trial Binder to the Trial Readiness Conference, containing the listed trial-preparation materials when applicable.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JOINT TRIAL BINDER

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Malalai Farooqi?

Parties are expected to give prior notice to the court of any court trial continuance in compliance with local rules and the California Rules of Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CONTINUANCES

Does Judge Malalai Farooqi require motion papers to be bundled?

The parties must meet and confer and bring three complete copies of the Joint Exhibit Binder to the court on the first day of trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JOINT EXHIBIT BOOK
Complete rules summary for Judge Malalai Farooqi

Two courtesy copies of the Joint Exhibit List must be provided to the Clerk.

The parties must bring a three-ring Joint Trial Binder to the Trial Readiness Conference, containing the listed trial-preparation materials when applicable.

Parties are expected to give prior notice to the court of any court trial continuance in compliance with local rules and the California Rules of Court.

The Joint Exhibit Binder must include one witness set pre-marked with Court Exhibit tags and two copies for the court.

The parties must meet and confer and bring three complete copies of the Joint Exhibit Binder to the court on the first day of trial.

Each exhibit must bear a discrete number and be correctly identified.

Two courtesy copies of the Joint Witness List must be provided to the Clerk.

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