Judge Gregory W. Pollack
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • Within 24 Hours
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
The proposed order should contain the following language: The determination by the court that the settlement was made in good faith shall bar any other joint tortfeasor or co-obligor from any further claims against the settling tortfeasor or co-obligor for equitable comparative contribution, or partial or comparative indemnity, based on comparative negligence or comparative fault. CCP §877.6(c).
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex parte moving papers must be filed by 12 noon at least one court day before the hearing.
Moving papers for the ex parte hearing should be filed by 12 noon at least one (1) court day before the scheduled hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy should also be dropped off in Dept. 71 by 12 noon one day before the scheduled hearing.
A courtesy copy should also be dropped off in Dept. 71 by 12 noon one day before the scheduled hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Requests to seal court records must comply with CRC 2.550 and 2.551.
Requests to seal court records must comply with CRC 2.550 and 2.551.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Sealing Records
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Counsel must meet and confer before any ex parte hearing to pare down disputed issues.
the court requires that counsel meet and confer prior to any such ex parte hearing so that the disputed issues have been pared down as much as possible by the parties before presentation to the court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings
Proposed default judgments claiming punitive or non-economic damages usually require a hearing.
Proposed default judgments claiming punitive damages and/or non-economic damages will usually require a hearing.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Guardianships, Publications of Summons and Default Prove-Ups
Guardian ad litem petitions, publication of summons applications, and default prove-up packages may be filed ex parte without a court appearance.
Petitions for appointment of a guardian ad litem, applications for an order for publication of summons, and submissions of a default prove-up package may be filed ex parte without the necessity of a court appearance.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Guardianships, Publications of Summons and Default Prove-Ups
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Any request to continue a court date, including the trial date, requires an ex parte court appearance.
All requests to continue court dates, including the trial date, require an ex parte court appearance.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings
Chambers Communication Rules
Ex parte hearing dates must be reserved by calling the Calendar Clerk.
Ex parte Hearings: Mon., Tues., and Thurs., 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., but you must call the Calendar Clerk at (619) 450-7325 for a reservation for a hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings
Motions are heard by reservation only; counsel must reserve a date by calling the Calendar Clerk.
The Court hears motions by reservation only. Counsel must first reserve a date for the motion by contacting the Calendar clerk at (619) 450-7325.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Law & Motion