Judge Michael A. Dauber

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

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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.
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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

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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

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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

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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.

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About Judge Michael A. Dauber

Department S35, San Bernardino Justice Center, 247 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA. 92415

Common questions about Judge Michael A. Dauber's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Michael A. Dauber?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motion in limines and opposition to motion in limines. Counsel must provide courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions to motions in limine at the Final Status Conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trial Setting Orders

What must be included with final status conference submission filings before Judge Michael A. Dauber?

At the Final Status Conference, counsel must provide trial briefs, witness and exhibit lists, verdict forms, CACI instructions without use notes, exhibits, a joint statement of the case, courtesy copies of specified limine motions and oppositions, a witness time estimate, and expert-witness categories with page and line references.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trial Setting Orders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Michael A. Dauber?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Opening and closing arguments must be electronically filed with the Court by the close of trial for appellate purposes, with a courtesy copy delivered to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trial Setting Orders

What filing deadlines apply to opening argument and closing argument filings before Judge Michael A. Dauber?

Opening and closing arguments must be filed by the close of trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Trial Setting Orders

Complete rules summary for Judge Michael A. Dauber

At the Final Status Conference, counsel must provide trial briefs, witness and exhibit lists, verdict forms, CACI instructions without use notes, exhibits, a joint statement of the case, courtesy copies of specified limine motions and oppositions, a witness time estimate, and expert-witness categories with page and line references.

Counsel must provide courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions to motions in limine at the Final Status Conference.

Opening and closing arguments must be electronically filed with the Court by the close of trial for appellate purposes, with a courtesy copy delivered to the Court.

A courtesy copy of the opening and closing arguments must be delivered to the Court.

All courtesy copies must be one-sided.

Opening and closing arguments must be filed by the close of trial.

Courtesy copies are required for ex parte applications and supporting documents, motions, oppositions, replies and their supporting documents, and all trial documents.

All courtesy copies must be one-sided and delivered to Department S35.

The party must deliver courtesy copies of an ex parte application to Department S35 by noon on the day before the scheduled hearing, and failure may result in sanctions or removal of the hearing from the calendar.