Judge Jessica Murphy Manca
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Stipulation, Agreed Order
Deposition Designations
Court-wide- As Directed in Pretrial Order
Filings >= 500 pages
Court-wide- Hand Delivery
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Most other motions do not require oral argument under the Civil Rules or Local Rules. If a party requests oral argument, the motion should be noted as "Oral Argument Requested."
- Document
- Motion
Should include
- •Oral Argument Requested
Working copies should have the judge's name and the date and time of the hearing in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the motion.
- Document
- Working copy
- Placement
- First page
Should include
- •Judge name
At a pretrial conference, the parties should be prepared to address: (1) the parties' readiness for trial; (2) the anticipated length of trial; (3) whether Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has been completed; (4) special scheduling needs, such as the need for interpreters and/or experts;
The Court appreciates updated versions of the proposed order that take into account all documentation filed regarding the pending motion.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
For contested motions, proposed orders may be submitted via e-Working Copies or in Word format via email with all parties copied on the email.
For contested motions, the Court will accept proposed order(s) via e-Working Copies or in Word format via email with all parties copied on that email.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Working Copies for Civil Motions
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All motions, including stipulated motions, must be noted pursuant to LCR 7(b) and filed with the clerk.
All motions, including stipulated motions, must be noted pursuant to LCR 7(b) and filed with the clerk.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Working Copies for Civil Motions
If a trial continuance is granted, the parties must confer and submit a proposed new case schedule no later than 20 days after the order changing the trial date is signed.
If a trial continuance is granted, the Court will direct the parties to confer and propose a new case schedule. The proposed case schedule must be submitted no later than 20 days after the order changing the trial date is signed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions to Continue Trial in Civil Cases
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Working copies may be submitted via e-Working Copies or to the Judge's mailroom, but the Court does not accept working copies by email unless specifically requested.
Department 22 reviews most submissions in paper copy. Working copies may be submitted via e-Working Copies or to the Judge's mailroom. The Court does not accept working copies via email unless specifically requested.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Working Copies for Civil Motions
Stipulations and agreed orders may be submitted via e-Working Copies or to the Judge's mailroom.
Stipulations and agreed orders may be submitted to the court via e-Working copies or to the Judge's mailroom.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Working Copies for Civil Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The Court will schedule a pretrial conference with the parties a few weeks before the trial date.
The Court will schedule a pretrial conference with the parties a few weeks before your trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Procedures for Civil Cases
Oral argument or evidentiary hearings are set only after the Court reviews full briefing, and the Bailiff then contacts the parties to set a mutually acceptable hearing time.
After the Court has reviewed all briefing (moving papers, responses, and replies), and if the Court determines oral argument or evidentiary hearing is appropriate, the Bailiff will contact the parties and set a mutually acceptable time for the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions and Hearing Requests in Civil Cases
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The parties should review and comply with LCR 40(e).
The parties should review and comply with LCR 40(e).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions to Continue Trial in Civil Cases
Chambers Communication Rules
To set a dispositive motion, parties must email the Bailiff (manca.court@kingcounty.gov) or call if without email access, at least 2 months before the requested hearing date; dispositive motions are generally set Friday mornings at 9, 10, or 11 am.
If you are setting a dispositive motion and need a hearing date and time, you must e-mail the Bailiff at manca.court@kingcounty.gov to schedule time on the Court's calendar. If you do not have access to e-mail, please call the above number. Dispositive motions are generally set on Friday mornings (at 9 am, 10 am, or 11 am). Please call or email to schedule your hearing at least 2 months prior to the hearing date you would like to request.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions and Hearing Requests in Civil Cases
Parties without email access may call chambers by phone to schedule dispositive motion hearings.
If you do not have access to e-mail, please call the above number.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Dispositive Motions and Hearing Requests in Civil Cases