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Judge Wilfred J. Schneider Jr.

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:: Sep 9, 2016

San Bernardino Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Mediation BriefCourt-wide

10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Civil Unlimited Complaint

Court-wide

1 copy

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for Request

2Court Daysnotice

Reason for Request

Communication

Other Contacts7 contacts

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(909) 521-3085

Clerk1 contacts

(909) 708-8678

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Document Format Requirements2 rules

FormattingImportantCivil cases

Two binders for marked exhibits (One for the witness, one for the court)

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

(a) A face page listing all requested instructions; (b) Attach prepared instructions without heading or any indication as to which party/attorney is requesting the instruction and with any cited authority on a separate page.

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Document Filing Requirements11 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

5. JOINT Statement of the Case (Jury Trials)

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Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

3. JOINT Exhibit List and Exhibits (Jury and Court Trials) NO SEPARATE LISTS/EXHIBITS FROM PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT

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Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

2. JOINT Witness List (Jury and Court Trials)

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Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

4. Proposed CACI Jury Instructions (Jury trials)

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Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All of the above listed items are MANDATORY, except for the trial brief.

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Also any oppositions.

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Motions in Limine, in writing, if any, having been served on opposing party 8 days before. [See Kelly v. New West Federal Savings (1996) 49 CA4th 659; SBC LR 415.] Also any oppositions.

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

7. Proposed Voir Dire Questions and/or questionnaire, if any (Jury Trials)

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

8. Statement of Stipulated Facts, if any. (Jury Trials)

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

6. Proposed Special Verdict form (if you are requesting one) (Jury Trials)

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Filing RequirementsNoteCivil cases

9. Trial Brief. (Jury and Court Trials)

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Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Documents submitted for the readiness calendar must not be submitted before the readiness hearing.

NO DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BEFORE THE READINESS HEARING.

Civil cases

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The listed trial-readiness documents must be submitted at the readiness calendar and not earlier.

ALL OF THE ITEMS BELOW ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE READINESS CALENDAR, NOT BEFORE.

Civil cases

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Briefs should be filed in the Department at least five days before the settlement conference.

Briefs should be filed in the Department at least 5 days before SC.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Settlement Conferences

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Any written motion in limine must be served on the opposing party eight days before the applicable filing event.

Motions in limine, in writing, if any, having been served on opposing party 8 days before.

Civil cases

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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

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

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

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

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 Wilfred J. Schneider Jr.

Department S32, San Bernardino Justice Center, 247 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA. 92415

Common questions about Judge Wilfred J. Schneider Jr.'s rules

What must be included with joint witness list filings before Judge Wilfred J. Schneider Jr.?

A joint witness list is required for jury and court trials.

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What must be included with joint exhibit list filings before Judge Wilfred J. Schneider Jr.?

The rule requires exhibit list. Jury and court trials require a joint exhibit list and joint exhibits, with no separate plaintiff or defendant lists or exhibits.

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What filing deadlines does Judge Wilfred J. Schneider Jr. set?

The listed trial-readiness documents must be submitted at the readiness calendar and not earlier.

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What rule applies to service for motion in limine before Judge Wilfred J. Schneider Jr.?

Details: timing: before hearing. Any written motion in limine must be served on the opposing party eight days before the applicable filing event.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Wilfred J. Schneider Jr.

A statement of stipulated facts must be submitted if applicable in a jury trial.

The listed trial-readiness documents must be submitted at the readiness calendar and not earlier.

Briefs should be filed in the Department at least five days before the settlement conference.

Written motions in limine and any oppositions to them are among the documents to be submitted at the readiness calendar.

A joint witness list is required for jury and court trials.

Jury and court trials require a joint exhibit list and joint exhibits, with no separate plaintiff or defendant lists or exhibits.

Marked exhibits must be submitted in two binders, one for the witness and one for the court.

A proposed special verdict form must be submitted when a party requests one in a jury trial.

Proposed voir dire questions or a questionnaire must be submitted if provided in a jury trial.

Documents submitted for the readiness calendar must not be submitted before the readiness hearing.

All listed readiness-calendar items are mandatory except the trial brief.

Any written motion in limine must be served on the opposing party eight days before the applicable filing event.

Oppositions to motions in limine are to be submitted at the readiness calendar.

Proposed CACI instructions must include a face page listing all requested instructions; prepared instructions must omit identifying headings or party information and place cited authority on a separate page.

A joint statement of the case is required for jury trials.

Proposed CACI jury instructions are required for jury trials.

A trial brief is listed for jury and court trials but is expressly not mandatory.

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