Procedures verified May 27, 2026
Judge Anne Hwang — United States District Court, Central District of California
Courtroom 9C, 9th Floor, First Street Courthouse, Los Angeles
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. AI use disclosure required — counsel must certify that they reviewed the source material underlying any AI-generated content, verified it is accurate, and that the document complies with Rule 11. Failure to disclose AI use may result in sanctions.
- 2. Font is 14-point Times New Roman ONLY — Courier and other fonts not permitted. Documents in non-conforming font may be rejected.
- 3. Chambers copies required for motions/opp/replies, ex parte/TROs, AND pretrial documents — broader than most judges; color printing required when filing includes color/highlighting/redlining.
- 4. MSJ requires joint brief (JAF + JAE + JAO format); joint brief due 5 weeks before hearing; reply due 3 weeks before hearing — failure to comply results in the court resetting the hearing.
- 5. All emails to CRD must copy all other counsel of record — unilateral emails to CRD are an ex parte contact violation.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (civil); Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. (criminal) |
| Motion Limit | 25 pages |
| Reply Limit | 12 pages |
| Chambers Copies | ✓ Required Mandatory chambers copies required for: (1) motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents (including motions in limine and related... |
| Tentative Rulings | Not specified. |
| Remote Appearances | All hearings conducted in person. No remote appearances permitted. |
| Discovery | Yes — all discovery matters referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge. All discovery documents must include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in caption. Do not deliver chambers copies of discovery matters to this Court. |
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (civil); Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. (criminal)
Notice Period
Per Local Rules. Civil motions in limine noticed 4 weeks before FPTC.
Motion Page / Word Limit
25 pages
Opposition Limit
25 pages
Reply Limit
12 pages
Font & Formatting
14-point Times New Roman ONLY. No alternative fonts permitted (e.g., Courier not accepted). All text including footnotes must be 14-point Times New Roman.
Footnote Policy
Footnotes must be 14-point Times New Roman, same as body. No alternative font size or type for footnotes.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✓ Required
Mandatory chambers copies required for: (1) motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents (including motions in limine and related docs); (2) ex parte applications and TROs and related documents; (3) pretrial documents. No blue backs. Each page must include docket information (ECF header) at top. Color printing required if filing includes highlighting, color, or redlining. Documents with exhibits: exhibits must be tabbed with dividers. No chambers copies required for discovery filings. Delivery location not separately specified — presumably the courtroom courtesy box.
ECF Stamp Requirements
Yes — each page of chambers copies must include docket information (ECF-generated header) at top of page. Color printing required when filing includes highlighting, color coding, or redlining.
Proposed Orders
Email proposed orders in Word format to AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Court will not consider proposed order until received in correct format. For attorney fees over $50,000: must provide Excel spreadsheet listing all time entries to CRD at time of filing.
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not specified.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
Not specified.
Oral Argument
Hearings held in person on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Court may take matters under submission without oral argument.
Remote Appearances
All hearings conducted in person. No remote appearances permitted.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
Contact CRD via AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. All emails to CRD must copy all other counsel of record.
Discovery Referral
Yes — all discovery matters referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge. All discovery documents must include 'DISCOVERY MATTER' in caption. Do not deliver chambers copies of discovery matters to this Court.
Discovery Motion Process
All discovery matters handled by assigned magistrate judge.
Ex Parte Applications
Opposition due no later than 48 hours after service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after service, whichever is later.
Settlement Notification
Notify CRD immediately if the case is resolved or if the parties are engaged in serious settlement negotiations that may render a pending hearing moot.
Lead Counsel
Not specified.
Under Seal Filings
Comply with L.R. 79-5.
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
Not separately specified beyond Local Rules.
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AI & Style Preferences
Additional Notes
Standing Order effective September 3, 2025. AI use disclosure is a formal certification requirement, not merely a disclosure — counsel must confirm they reviewed underlying sources, verified accuracy, and confirmed Rule 11 compliance. MSJ joint brief structure requires JAF (Joint Appendix of Facts), JAE (Joint Appendix of Evidence), and JAO (Joint Appendix of Objections). Joint brief due 5 weeks before hearing date; reply due 3 weeks before hearing date. Attorney fees motions over $50,000 require Excel spreadsheet of all time entries emailed to CRD at time of filing.
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