Judge Lizbet Muñoz
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Please provide the Court with a picture of the child/children.
If a child support, spousal support, attorney fee, sanctions (if applicable) or financial request is being request, a current Income and Expense declaration must be filed and served with your trial/evidentiary documents.
File the Interpreter request/cancellation form (SDSC ADM-148) as soon as possible, generally 3-4 weeks before a hearing or trial.
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If an interpreter is needed for a party or witness, please complete and file the Interpreter request/cancellation form (SDSC ADM-148) as soon as possible. Generally, it should be filed 3-4 weeks in advance of a hearing/trial.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Trial documents must not be e-filed.
DO NOT E-FILE TRIAL DOCUMENTS.
Civil cases
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The Court will not accept documents by email; do not request permission to email documents.
No documents will be accepted by email to the Court clerk. Do not ask the Court clerk for permission to receive documents by email.
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All pleadings, lodgments, exhibits, and witness lists must be filed and exchanged five court days before trial or evidentiary hearing.
It is Counsel and the party’s obligation to assure the Court has all pleadings, lodgments, Exhibits and witness lists are file and exchanged five court days before trial or evidentiary hearing.
Civil cases
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Written responses to motions in limine must be filed and served one court day before trial or evidentiary hearing.
Written responses to be filed and served one court day before the first day or trial or evidentiary hearing.
Civil cases
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Motions in limine must be filed and served at least three court days before trial or evidentiary hearing.
All Motions in limine must be filed and served no less than three court days before the start of trial or evidentiary hearing.
Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Call 619-844-2093 to schedule an appointment before delivering exhibits lists to Department 903.
exhibits lists directly in Department 903. Before making the delivery, please call 619-844-2093 to make an appointment for delivery.
Civil cases
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