All local rules for C.D. Cal., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
“Court” includes the judge or magistrate judge to whom a civil or criminal action, proceeding, case or matter has been assigned; (p. 20)
All actions shall be assigned when commenced to individual judges and magistrate judges of this Court in the manner provided by General Order. (p. 118)
United States Magistrate Judges of this Court are authorized to perform all of the duties and functions prescribed and authorized by 28 U.S.C. § 636, or any other statutes or Federal Rules of Procedure which authorize Magistrate Judges to perform judicial duties or functions, as set forth in General Order No. 05-07, or any successor General Order. (p. 104)
If a party submits a timely Declination of Consent Form, the case will be randomly assigned to a District Judge to preside over the case for all purposes and randomly assigned to a new Magistrate Judge to preside over discovery. (p. 107)
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the following civil and criminal matters shall be referred to the full-time Magistrate Judges: (p. 2)
Discovery-related matters upon referral by the District Judge to whom the case is assigned; (p. 2)
Pretrial matters not relating to discovery; and (p. 7)
L.R. 1-4(a); 72-1; 73-2.2; 83-1.1; General Order No. 05-07 (civil matters ¶ 8; non-referable civil matters ¶ 9)
“Discovery Motions. All discovery motions are to be calendared before the Magistrate Judge.” · JUDGE PAGE
“All discovery matters, including all discovery motions, are referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“All discovery-related documents must include the words "DISCOVERY MATTER" in the caption to ensure proper routing.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
Before filing any motion relating to discovery under F.Rs.Civ.P. 26-37, counsel for the parties must confer in a good-faith effort to eliminate the necessity for hearing the motion or to eliminate as many of the disputes as possible. (p. 75)
It is the responsibility of counsel for the moving party to arrange for this conference. (p. 75)
If both counsel are located in the same county, the conference must take place in person at the office of the moving party’s counsel unless the parties agree to meet someplace else. (p. 75)
If both counsel are not located in the same county, the conference may take place telephonically. (p. 75)
Unless relieved by written order of the Court upon good cause shown, counsel for the opposing party must confer with counsel for the moving party within ten days after the moving party serves a letter requesting such conference. (p. 75)
The moving party’s letter must identify each issue and/or discovery request in dispute, state briefly as (p. 75)
to each such issue/request the moving party’s position (and provide any legal authority the moving party believes is dispositive of the dispute as to that issue/request), and specify the terms of the discovery order to be sought. (p. 76)
except in connection with discovery motions (which are governed by L.R. 37-1 through 37-4) (p. 39)
L.R. 37 applies to all motions relating to discovery subpoenas served on (a) parties and (b) non-parties represented by counsel. (p. 81)
L.R. 37-1; 7-3 (discovery carve-out); 45-1
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When a party states its contentions on a particular issue, such party must also state how it proposed to resolve the dispute over that issue at the conference of counsel. (p. 76)
The Court will not consider any discovery motion in the absence of a joint stipulation or a declaration from counsel for the moving party establishing that opposing counsel (a) failed to confer in a timely manner under L.R. 37-1; (b) failed to provide the opposing party’s portion of the joint stipulation in a timely manner under L.R. 37-2.2; or (c) refused to sign and return the joint stipulation after the opposing party’s portion was added. (p. 77)
L.R. 37-2.1; 37-2.4
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
If counsel are unable to settle their differences, they must formulate a written stipulation unless otherwise ordered by the Court. (p. 76)
The stipulation must be filed and served with the notice of motion. (p. 76)
Unless otherwise provided by rule or order of the Court, no oral motions will be recognized and every motion shall be presented by written notice of motion. (p. 38)
All matters must be called to a judge’s attention by appropriate application or motion filed in compliance with these Local Rules. (p. 129)
L.R. 37-2; 6-1; 83-2.5
Nothing posted.
The stipulation must be set forth in one document signed by both counsel. (p. 76)
The stipulation must contain all issues in dispute and, as to each such issue, the contentions and points and authorities of each party. (p. 76)
The stipulation may not refer the Court to any other documents. (p. 76)
For example, if the sufficiency of an answer to an interrogatory is at issue, the stipulation must contain, verbatim, both the interrogatory and the allegedly insufficient answer, followed by each party’s contentions as to that particular interrogatory, separately stated. (p. 76)
The specification of the issues in dispute, and the parties’ contentions and points and authorities as to such issues, may be preceded by an introductory statement from each party, provided that no party’s introductory statement may exceed three pages in length. (p. 76)
Although the stipulation should present the disputed issues as concisely as the subject matter permits, the page limitation established by L.R. 11-6 does not apply to stipulations regarding discovery disputes. (p. 76)
Any stipulation exceeding ten pages in length, excluding exhibits, must be accompanied by an indexed table of contents setting forth the headings or subheadings contained in the body thereof but need not be accompanied by a table of authorities. (p. 76)
The title page of the stipulation must state the date and time of the motion hearing, the discovery cutoff date, the pretrial-conference date, and the trial date. (p. 76)
In addition, a copy of the order establishing the initial case schedule, as well as any amendments, must be attached to the stipulation or to a declaration filed in support of the motion. (p. 76)
Following the conference of counsel, counsel for the moving party must personally deliver, e-mail, or fax to counsel for the opposing party the moving party’s portion of the stipulation, together with all declarations and exhibits to be offered in support of the moving party’s position. (p. 77)
Unless the parties agree otherwise, within seven days of receipt of the moving party’s material, counsel for the opposing party must personally deliver, e-mail, or fax to counsel for the moving party the opposing party’s portion of the stipulation, together with all declarations and exhibits to be offered in support of the opposing party’s position. (p. 77)
After the opposing party’s material is added to the stipulation by the moving party’s counsel, the stipulation must be provided to opposing counsel, who must sign it (electronically or otherwise) and return it to counsel for the moving party no later than the end of the next business day, so that it can be filed with the notice of motion. (p. 77)
If such declaration accompanies the motion, then L.Rs. 6-1, 7-9 and 7-10 apply. (p. 77)
L.R. 37-2.1; 37-2.2; 37-2.4
“All discovery-related documents must include the words "DISCOVERY MATTER" in the caption to ensure proper routing.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
After the Joint Stipulation is filed, each party may file a supplemental memorandum of law not later than fourteen days before the hearing date. (p. 77)
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a supplemental memorandum may not exceed five pages in length. (p. 77)
No other separate memorandum of points and authorities may be filed by either party in connection with the motion. (p. 77)
A moving party may, not later than fourteen (14) days before the date designated for the hearing of the motion, serve and file a reply memorandum, and declarations or other rebuttal evidence. (p. 41)
Absent prior written order of the Court, the opposing party shall not file a response to the reply. (p. 41)
L.R. 37-2.3; 7-10 (L.R. 37-2.4 declaration path only)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“A proposed discovery cut-off date. This means the final day for completion of non-expert discovery, including resolution of all discovery motions.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The Court will not approve stipulations between counsel that permit responses to be served after the cut-off date, except in extraordinary circumstances.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Discovery Motions: Any motion with respect to the inadequacy of responses to discovery must be heard by the discovery cut-off date.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
The motion must be noticed to be heard on a regular Motion Day for the appropriate judge at least twenty-one days after the filing of the motion. (p. 77)
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the Clerk shall place each motion on the Motion Day calendar for the date designated in the written notice of motion. (p. 38)
The Court may dispense with oral argument on any motion except where an oral hearing is required by statute, the F.R.Civ.P. or these Local Rules. (p. 42)
Judges hold law and motion calendars on various days of the week and times of day. (p. 108)
L.R. 37-3; 6-1; 7-15; 78-1
“Discovery Motions. All discovery motions are to be calendared before the Magistrate Judge.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel are directed to contact the Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule matters for hearing.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
Unless the Court in its discretion otherwise allows, no discovery motions may be filed or heard on an ex parte basis absent a (p. 77)
showing of irreparable injury or prejudice not attributable to the lack of diligence of the moving party. (p. 78)
An application for an ex parte order shall be accompanied by a memorandum containing, if known, the name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of counsel for the opposing party, the reasons for the seeking of an ex parte order, and points and authorities in support thereof. (p. 43)
It shall be the duty of the attorney so applying (a) to make reasonable, good faith efforts orally to advise counsel for all other parties, if known, of the date and substance of the proposed ex parte application and (b) to advise the Court in writing and under oath of efforts to contact other counsel and whether any other counsel, after such advice, opposes the application. (p. 43)
L.R. 37-3; 7-19; 7-19.1
Nothing posted.
The failure of any counsel to comply with or cooperate in the foregoing procedures may result in the imposition of sanctions. (p. 78)
The Court will not consider any discovery motion in the absence of a joint stipulation or a declaration from counsel for the moving party (p. 77)
L.R. 37-4; 37-2.4
Nothing posted.
Judges hold law and motion calendars on various days of the week and times of day. Consult the Court’s website for Judges’ schedules and procedures: https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/judges-schedules-procedures. (p. 108)
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the Clerk shall place each motion on the Motion Day calendar for the date designated in the written notice of motion. (p. 38)
L.R. 78-1; 6-1
“Civil motions are heard on Mondays at 8:30 a.m.” · JUDGE PAGE
“When Monday or Thursday is a holiday, the next motion date is the following Monday or Thursday.” · JUDGE PAGE
“In general, this Court hears motions on Mondays, beginning at 8:30 a.m.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
Unless otherwise provided by rule or order of the Court, no oral motions will be recognized and every motion shall be presented by written notice of motion. The notice of motion shall be filed with the Clerk not later than twenty-eight (28) days before the date set for hearing, (p. 38)
If served personally, or electronically, the notice of motion shall be served not later than twenty-eight (28) days before the Motion Day designated in the notice. The Court may order a shorter time. (p. 38)
If mailed, the notice of motion shall be served not later than thirty-one (31) days before the Motion Day designated in the notice. (p. 38)
On the first page of the notice of motion and every other document filed in connection with any motion, there shall be included, under the title of the document, the date and time of the motion hearing, and the name of the judicial officer before whom the motion has been noticed. (p. 39)
L.R. 6-1; 7-4; 7-10
“Motion dates are closed when the Court's calendar is full and, therefore, counsel shall not assume that a motion date(s) is available.” · JUDGE PAGE
“It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk prior to the filing of a motion, but counsel shall review the Court's Closed Motion Dates prior to selecting a date.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
Counsel for the moving party and the opposing party shall be present on the hearing date and shall have such familiarity with the case as to permit informed discussion and argument of the motion. (p. 41)
The Court may dispense with oral argument on any motion except where an oral hearing is required by statute, the F.R.Civ.P. or these Local Rules. (p. 42)
Counsel may, with the consent of the Court, waive oral argument. Counsel who have agreed to waive oral argument shall advise the court clerk of such agreement by no later than noon on the fifth day preceding the hearing date. The court clerk shall advise the parties by no later than noon on the court day preceding the hearing date as to whether the Court has consented to the waiver of oral argument. (p. 42)
L.R. 7-14; 7-15
“If the Court deems a matter appropriate for decision without oral argument, the Court will notify the parties in advance. Local Rule 7-15.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Written tentative rulings may be issued.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If issued, they will be available in the courtroom on the morning of the hearing.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If a written tentative ruling is not issued, the Court will provide an oral tentative ruling at the outset of the hearing on the motion.” · JUDGE PAGE
Photographing or recording any part of any court proceeding from a location outside the courthouse is prohibited, including in conjunction with an appearance made by telephone or videoconference. (p. 144)
Counsel for the moving party and the opposing party shall be present on the hearing date (p. 41)
L.R. 83-6.6; 7-14
“All proceedings are held in-person in Courtroom 10C. Remote appearances are not permitted absent good cause and prior Court approval.” · JUDGE PAGE
“In general, the Court prefers in-person appearances. However, if one or more of the lead counsel has his or her office outside of Los Angeles County, or under other appropriate circumstances, the Court may, upon the request of one or more counsel, conduct the status conference by conference telephone call. Any request for a telephonic appearance must be made at least two (2) court days before the scheduled hearing by contacting the Courtroom Deputy Clerk for further instructions. The Court does not entertain a telephonic appearance if the Scheduling Conference is set at the same date and time as a motion unless it is an exceptional and unanticipated circumstance. Any request for a telephonic appearance at a motion hearing must be made in writing and e-filed at least seven (7) calendar days before the scheduled hearing and shall include a declaration from counsel setting forth the basis for the request with a proposed order. The Court does not use Court Call. If the request is granted, the order will include the information for the call. Please note that cell phones or the use of speaker phones are not permitted for any telephonic appearance.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
Unless the order for continuance shall specify otherwise, the entry of an order continuing the hearing of a motion automatically extends the time for filing and serving opposing papers and reply papers to twenty-one (21) days and fourteen (14) days, respectively, preceding the new hearing date. A stipulation to continue shall provide the date the opposition and reply papers are due to be filed with the Court. (p. 41)
Any application for continuance of any trial or similar proceeding shall be served and filed at least five (5) days before the day set for the trial or proceeding. The application shall set forth in detail the reasons therefor. (p. 79)
Counsel shall notify the court clerk immediately when a stipulation for the continuance of a hearing, pre-trial conference, trial or other proceeding is to be submitted for approval of the Court. (p. 79)
No continuance (whether stipulated to by counsel or not) shall be effective unless approved in writing or announced in open court by the judge. (p. 79)
L.R. 7-11; 40-1; 40-1.1; 40-1.2
“Continuances are granted only upon a showing of good cause, particularly focusing upon evidence of diligent work by the party seeking delay and of prejudice that may result from the denial of the continuance.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Requests should be submitted well in advance of the relief requested.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel requesting a continuance, whether by application or stipulation, must submit a detailed declaration as to the reason(s).” · JUDGE PAGE
“Such declaration shall include in its opening paragraph: the date the action was filed; the present trial date (if any); the date of the event for which continuance is sought; the date on which that date was set; and the date(s) and nature of any prior continuances of any proceeding in the action.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court will not consider any request that does not comply with the Local Rules.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel should not assume the request is granted unless approved by the Court.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Any request shall be accompanied by a separate proposed order.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Changes in dates are disfavored.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Therefore, any request, whether by application or stipulation, to continue the date of any matter before this Court must be supported by a sufficient basis that demonstrates good cause why the change in the date is essential.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Without such compelling factual support, requests to continue dates set by this Court will not be approved.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Counsel should avoid submitting requests for a continuance less than at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled date that is the subject of the request.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Continuance: A continuance of the Scheduling Conference will be granted only for good cause, following a written request with a proposed order to be e-filed at least one (1) week in advance of the Scheduling Conference.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
the phrase “electronic device” means all equipment, including computers, cameras, cellular telephones, tablets, smart watches, and similar devices, (p. 143)
Subject to the conditions set forth in this L.R. 83-6, possession of electronic devices is permitted in all courthouses; however, court security personnel will screen electronic devices before permitting them to be brought into a courthouse (p. 143)
Except as provided in L.R. 83-6.5, electronic devices may be used in all Central District courthouses in a non-disruptive manner for purposes other than taking photographs, making audio or video recordings, or broadcasting, televising, transmitting or live streaming audio or video. (p. 144)
Except as otherwise provided in this L.R. 83-6 or as expressly approved in advance by the court in writing, electronic devices must not be used in any public area of a courthouse to take photographs, make audio or video recordings, or broadcast, televise, transmit or live stream any audio or video. (p. 144)
Except as approved in advance by the court, all electronic devices must be turned off completely in the following areas at the designated times: (1) all courtrooms at all times; (p. 144)
L.R. 83-6 (83-6.1.1, 83-6.2, 83-6.3, 83-6.4, 83-6.5)
“ELMO (Document Presenter) reservations/tutorials may be made by referring to the Court website section referring to Presenting Evidence.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel should contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at the earliest possible date concerning procedures for bringing electronic equipment into the courtroom.” · JUDGE PAGE
Failure of any counsel to appear, unless excused by the Court in advance pursuant to L.R. 7-15 or otherwise, may be deemed consent to a ruling upon the motion adverse to that counsel’s position. (p. 41)
In any civil case, failure to comply with the provisions of L.R. 40-1 or 40-2 may subject counsel or the parties to the following sanctions: (a) Payment of costs and attorneys’ fees of an opposing party; (b) Payment of reasonable charges reflecting the costs of compensating jurors for their unnecessary appearance; and (c) Such other sanctions as may seem proper to the Court under the circumstances. (p. 79)
If a party, without notice to the Court, fails to appear at the noticed call of any action or proceeding, the matter is subject to dismissal for want of prosecution. (p. 80)
In response to a violation of this L.R. 83-6 or of any court order addressing matters covered by this rule, court security personnel may order immediate compliance, direct the offender to leave the courtroom or the building, temporarily confiscate the device(s) used in violation of this rule, (p. 146)
A violation of L.R. 83-6 may constitute contempt of court. (p. 146)
L.R. 7-14; 40-3; 41-5; 83-6.9.1; 83-6.9.2
“The Court will not consider any request that does not comply with the Local Rules.” · JUDGE PAGE
“It is imperative that mandatory chambers' copies are delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers' copies may result in a delay of hearing a motion or order taking the matter off calendar.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Without such compelling factual support, requests to continue dates set by this Court will not be approved.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
Except as otherwise provided in this rule or ordered by a judge, no memorandum of points and authorities, pretrial brief, trial brief, or posttrial brief may exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. (p. 52)
L.R. 11-6.1
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The Joint Rule 16(b)/26(f) Report shall report on all matters enumerated below, which include those required to be discussed by Rule 26(f) and Local Rule 26.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Dispositive Motions: A description of the issues or claims that any party believes may be determined by motion for summary judgment or motion in limine.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Parties need not wait until the motion cut-off date to bring a motion(s) for summary judgment or partial summary judgment.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
The notice of motion shall be filed with the Clerk not later than twenty-eight (28) days before the date set for hearing, and shall be served on each of the parties electronically or, if excepted from electronic filing, either by deposit in the mail or by personal service. (p. 38)
The Court may order a shorter time. (p. 38)
Each opposing party shall, not later than ten (10) days after service of the motion in the instance of a new trial motion and not later than twenty-one (21) days before the date designated for the hearing of the motion in all other instances, serve upon all other parties and file with the Clerk either (a) the evidence upon which the opposing party will rely in opposition to the motion and a brief but complete memorandum which shall contain a statement of all the reasons in opposition thereto and the points and authorities upon which the opposing party will rely, or (b) a written statement that that party will not oppose the motion. (p. 40-41)
A moving party may, not later than fourteen (14) days before the date designated for the hearing of the motion, serve and file a reply memorandum, and declarations or other rebuttal evidence. (p. 41)
L.R. 6-1; 7-9; 7-10
“Whenever possible, the party moving for summary judgment should provide more than the minimum twenty-eight (28) day notice for motions.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Motions for Summary Judgment or Partial Summary Judgment: Motions for Summary Judgment or Partial Summary Judgment shall be heard no later than the last day for hearing motions, as set forth in the Scheduling Order.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
In all cases not listed as exempt in L.R. 16-12, and except in connection with discovery motions (which are governed by L.R. 37-1 through 37-4), applications under F.R.Civ.P. 65 for temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions, and motions to retax costs under L.R. 54-2.5, counsel contemplating the filing of any motion must first contact opposing counsel to discuss thoroughly, preferably in person, the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution. (p. 39)
The conference must take place in person, by telephone, or via video conference at least 7 days prior to the filing of the motion. (p. 39)
L.R. 7-3
“Counsel must comply with Local Rule 7-3, which requires counsel to engage in a pre-filing conference “to discuss thoroughly . . . the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution.”” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Counsel should discuss the issues to a sufficient degree that if a motion is still necessary, the briefing may be directed to those substantive issues requiring resolution by the Court.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Counsel should resolve minor procedural or other non-substantive matters during the conference.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The in propria persona status of one or more parties does not alter this requirement.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
A party filing a notice of motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment must file a separate “Statement of Uncontroverted Facts.” (p. 93)
Any party who opposes a motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment must serve and file with the opposing papers a separate “Statement of Genuine Disputes” setting forth all material facts as to which it is contended there exists a genuine dispute necessary to be litigated. (p. 93)
Any moving party who files a reply to an opposition to a motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment must file a “Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes,” which must include every fact included in the opposing party’s Statement of Genuine Disputes (in the same order, using the same numbers, and with all citations to the supporting evidence identified by either the moving or opposing party), and, for facts disputed by the opposing party, the moving party’s response (with pinpoint citations including page and line numbers, if available, to evidence in the record) to rebut the existence of a genuine dispute. (p. 93)
L.R. 56-1; 56-2; 56-3
“The Statement of Uncontroverted Facts, as required by Local Rule 56-1, shall be separately filed and identify each claim for relief on which the moving party seeks summary judgment and the legal grounds for summary judgment.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“No legal argument should be set forth in this document.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
Each such fact must be numbered and must be supported by pinpoint citations (including page and line numbers, if available) to evidence in the record. (p. 93)
This Statement must include two columns, setting forth in the left-hand column every fact included in the moving party’s Statement of Uncontroverted Facts (in the same order, using the same numbers, and with all citations to the supporting evidence identified by the moving party) and indicating for each such fact in the right-hand column whether the opposing party contends that a genuine dispute necessary to be litigated exists as to that fact. (p. 93)
L.R. 56-1; 56-2
“In a two-column format beneath the identified claim for relief, the left-hand column shall set forth, sequentially numbered, each allegedly uncontroverted material fact as to that claim for relief, and the right-hand column shall set forth the evidence that supports the factual statement.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Citation to the supporting evidence shall be specific, including reference to the docket number, exhibit, page, and line number.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The opposing party's Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact, as required by Local Rule 56-2, must be in two columns and track the moving party's separate statement exactly as prepared.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The left-hand column must restate the allegedly undisputed fact and the alleged supporting evidence, and the right-hand column must state either that it is undisputed or disputed.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The moving party shall submit a Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes, as required by Local Rule 56-3.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes shall follow the format stated in Local Rule 56-3, and it shall include every fact included in the Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material fact in the same order, using the same numbers, and with all citations to the supporting evidence identified by either the moving party or opposing party.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“These additional facts shall continue in sequentially numbered paragraphs and shall set forth in the right-hand column the evidence that supports that statement.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Additional material facts shall be filed in a separate document from the Statement of Genuine Disputes.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Additionally, testimony cited in a statement of uncontroverted facts, statement of genuine material facts, or additional material facts shall be highlighted and/or underlined in the electronically filed copy on CM/ECF and in any chambers' copies.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Evidentiary objections to a declaration submitted in connection with a motion or other matter shall be made in writing and served and e-filed at the same time as, but separately from, the opposition or reply papers.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“If a party disputes a fact based in whole or in part of an evidentiary objection, the ground of the objection should be succinctly stated in a separate statement of evidentiary objections in a three-column format:” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The left column should include the entire declaration or deposition, which shall include the highlighted, underlined, and/or bracketed portions that are being objected to (including page and line number, if applicable).” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Each objection shall be numbered and located within the copy of the declaration.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The middle column should set forth a concise objection (e.g., hearsay, lacks foundation, etc.) with a citation to the Federal Rules of Evidence or, where applicable, a case citation.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The right column should provide space for the Court’s entry of its ruling on the objection.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“A proposed order shall be filed and attached to the evidentiary objections as a separate document consistent with Local Rule 52-4.1 and either uploaded through the CM/ECF System or emailed directly to the Court’s Chambers’ email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Counsel shall adhere to this format for any evidentiary objections that are submitted to the Court for consideration.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The parties should prepare papers in a fashion that will assist the Court in locating the evidence with respect to the facts (e.g., generous use of tabs, tables of contents, headings, indices, etc.).” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“No party shall submit evidence other than the specific items of evidence or testimony necessary to support or controvert a proposed statement of undisputed fact.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Evidence submitted in support of, or in opposition to, a motion should be submitted either by way of stipulation or as exhibits to declarations sufficient to authenticate the proffered evidence, and should not be attached to the memorandum of points and authorities.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Documentary evidence as to which there is no stipulation regarding foundation must be accompanied by the testimony, either by declaration or properly authenticated deposition transcript, of a witness who can establish authenticity.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“The parties shall ensure that electronically filed copies of evidence in support of, or in opposition to, a motion for summary judgment are in the proper format.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Thus, all documents must be PDF searchable and have selectable text that may be copied and pasted directly from the filed document.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“Additionally, testimony cited in a statement of uncontroverted facts, statement of genuine material facts, or additional material facts shall be highlighted and/or underlined in the electronically filed copy on CM/ECF and in any chambers' copies.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“No party shall submit evidence other than the specific items of evidence or testimony necessary to support or controvert a proposed statement of undisputed fact.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
“For example, entire deposition transcripts, entire sets of interrogatory responses, and documents that do not specifically support or controvert material in the separate statement shall not be submitted in support of or opposition to a motion for summary judgment.” · Civil Standing Order (Revised 2025.04.07)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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In determining any motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment, the Court may assume that the material facts as claimed and adequately supported by the moving party are admitted to exist without controversy except to the extent that such material facts are (a) included in the Statement of Genuine Disputes and (b) controverted by declaration or other written evidence filed in opposition to the motion. (p. 94)
The Court is not obligated to look any further in the record for supporting evidence other than what is actually and specifically referenced in the Statement of Uncontroverted Facts, the Statement of Genuine Disputes, and the Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes. (p. 94-95)
The failure to file any required document, or the failure to file it within the deadline, may be deemed consent to the granting or denial of the motion, with the exception that a motion pursuant to F.R.Civ.P. 56 may not be granted solely based on the failure to file an opposition. (p. 41)
L.R. 56-4; 7-12
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(2) the pro hac vice fee set by General Order of the Court (unless the applicant is employed by the United States or any of its departments or agencies, in which case no fee is required); and (p. 124)
General Order 25-05; L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(b)(2)
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Every attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must designate as Local Counsel an attorney with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily communicate regarding the conduct of the case and upon whom documents may be served. An attorney may be designated as Local Counsel only if he or she: (1) is a member of the Bar of this Court and (2) maintains an office within the District for the practice of law, in which the attorney is physically present on a regular basis to conduct business. (p. 125)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.4
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(b) The completed Application of Nonresident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case must be electronically filed by the identified Local Counsel in each case in which the applicant seeks to appear, together with the following: (p. 124)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(b)
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(3) a Certificate of Good Standing from each state bar in which the applicant is a member, issued no more than 30 days before filing the Application of Nonresident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case. (p. 124)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(b)(3)
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(a) Each applicant for permission to appear pro hac vice must complete an Application of Nonresident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case (Form G-64, available on the Court's website), which must include: (1) certification that the applicant is familiar with the Court's Local Civil and Criminal Rules and with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence; (p. 123)
(2) identification of Local Counsel as required by L.R. 83-2.1.3.4; and (3) a list of all pro hac vice applications made to this Court in the previous three years. (p. 124)
(1) a separate proposed Order; (p. 124)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(a)-(b)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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To file documents using the CM/ECF System, an attorney must obtain an individual account login and password from the federal judiciary's national Public Access to Court Electronic Records ("PACER") system (www.pacer.gov) and link this account to the Court's CM/ECF System. (p. 25)
L.R. 5-4.1 (general, not PHV-specific)
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Every attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must designate as Local Counsel an attorney with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily communicate regarding the conduct of the case and upon whom documents may be served. (p. 125)
(b) The completed Application of Nonresident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case must be electronically filed by the identified Local Counsel in each case in which the applicant seeks to appear, together with the following: (p. 124)
A judge to whom a case is assigned may, in the exercise of discretion, require the designation of an attorney who is a member of the Bar of this Court and who maintains an office within the District as co-counsel with authority to act as attorney of record for all purposes. (p. 125)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.4; 83-2.1.3.3(b); 83-2.1.3.5
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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The applicant must also attach a Certificate of Good Standing (issued within the last 30 days) from every state bar to which he or she is admitted; failure to do so will be grounds for denying the Application. (p. 1)
Failure to pay the fee at the time of filing will be grounds for denying the Application. (p. 1)
Form G-64 instructions (rev. 10/25)
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Unless authorized by the Constitution of the United States or Acts of Congress, an applicant is not eligible for permission to practice pro hac vice if the applicant: (a) resides in California; (b) is regularly employed in California; or (c) is regularly engaged in business, professional, or other similar activities in California. (p. 123)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.2
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(3) a list of all pro hac vice applications made to this Court in the previous three years. (p. 124)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(a)(3)
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(2) the pro hac vice fee set by General Order of the Court (unless the applicant is employed by the United States or any of its departments or agencies, in which case no fee is required); and (p. 124)
(a) Any person who is eligible for admission to the Bar of this Court under L.R. 83-2.1.2 and who is employed by the United States or any of its departments or agencies or by the Office of the Federal Public Defender may practice in this Court in all actions or proceedings within the scope of his or her employment by the United States or by the Office of the Federal Public Defender without being admitted to the Bar of this Court and without paying any associated admission fee. (p. 125)
Notwithstanding L.R. 83-2.1.4.1, attorneys employed by the United States specially appointed by the United States Attorney General to conduct any kind of legal proceeding, civil or criminal, under 28 U.S.C. §§ 515(a) or 543, may appear before this Court and without filing an Application of Nonresident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case. (p. 126)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(b)(2); 83-2.1.4.1; 83-2.1.4.2
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L.R. 7-19.1 Notice of Application. It shall be the duty of the attorney so applying (a) to make reasonable, good faith efforts orally to advise counsel for all other parties, if known, of the date and substance of the proposed ex parte application and (b) to advise the Court in writing and under oath of efforts to contact other counsel and whether any other counsel, after such advice, opposes the application. L.R. 7-19.2 Waiver of Notice. If the judge to whom the application is made finds that the interest of justice requires that the ex parte application be heard without notice (which in the instance of a TRO means that the requisite showing under F.R.Civ.P. 65(b) has been made), the judge may waive the notice requirement of L.R. 7-19.1. L.R. 7-19.1, 7-19.2 ↗
Ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and should be used with discretion. See Mission Power Eng'g Co. v. Cont'l Cas. Co., 883 F. Supp. 488 (C.D. Cal. 1995). Ex parte applications that fail to conform to Local Rule 7-19, including a statement of opposing counsel's position, will not be considered, except on a specific showing of good cause. Concurrently with service of the ex parte papers by electronic service and telephonic notice, counsel shall also serve the moving party by either facsimile, email, or personal service, and give notice to the moving party that opposing papers must be filed no later than 24 hours (or one court day) following service.'
Lead trial counsel shall attend any scheduling, pretrial, or settlement conference set by the Court unless engaged in trial. Should that occur, counsel are to file a request for alternate or co-counsel to appear with a proposed order. The Court does not permit special appearances; only counsel of record may appear at any proceeding. The lead trial attorney for each party shall attend the Scheduling Conference unless such counsel is engaged in trial, or has good cause following a request to the Clerk by either telephone or email in advance of the Scheduling Conference.
Counsel shall not initiate telephone calls to Judge Kronstadt's chambers or law clerks. Please do not inquire by phone, or email regarding the status of a motion, stipulation, or proposed order. The Chambers’ email is not to be used in any way to communicate with the Judge or Clerk. All parties, including Pro se/Self-represented parties, shall refrain from writing letters to the Court, sending e-mail messages, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with the Court unless opposing counsel is present.
Notice of Settlement / Joint Report re Settlement (First Friday following last day to conduct settlement conference or mediation)
L.R. 11-6.1 Points and Authorities - Trial Briefs - Length. Except as otherwise provided in this rule or ordered by a judge, no memorandum of points and authorities, pretrial brief, trial brief, or posttrial brief may exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. L.R. 11-6.1 ↗
L.R. 11-6.1 Points and Authorities - Trial Briefs - Length. Except as otherwise provided in this rule or ordered by a judge, no memorandum of points and authorities, pretrial brief, trial brief, or posttrial brief may exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits. L.R. 11-6.1 ↗
Oppositions shall not exceed 25 pages and any reply shall not exceed 10 pages. All motion papers shall be filed pursuant to Local Rule 11-3 and Local Rule 11-6. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. Any opposition(s) shall be e-filed seven (7) days before the Final Pretrial Conference and shall not exceed 10 pages.
any reply shall not exceed 10 pages. All motion papers shall be filed pursuant to Local Rule 11-3 and Local Rule 11-6. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.
Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 25 pages and all footnotes shall be in the same type size pursuant to Local Rule 11-3.
Mandatory chambers' copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5. However, the Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts). Mandatory chambers' copies must be delivered to the Clerk's Office, located in the First Street Courthouse, no later than 12:00 P.M. on the day following the filing of the document, with the exception of a document(s) relating to a temporary restraining order, which is to be submitted the day it is filed. The Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts). Mandatory chambers' copies of these materials shall be delivered to the courtesy copy box located on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse. It is imperative that mandatory chambers' copies are delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5. Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers' copies may result in a delay of hearing a motion or order taking the matter off calendar. Additionally, bluebacks are not required. It is not required to two-hole punch courtesy copies.
Mandatory chambers’ copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.5. However, the Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts). Mandatory chambers’ copies must be delivered to the Clerk's Office, located in the First Street Courthouse, no later than 12:00 P.M. on the day following the filing of the document, with the exception of a document(s) relating to a temporary restraining order, which is to be submitted the day it is filed. See infra, 11, p. 18. Mandatory chambers’ copies of documents that have been electronically filed must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.). Any stapling or binding should not obscure the CM/ECF-generated header. The Court prefers that chambers’ copies not be two-hole punched or blue-backed; when possible, staple each copy only in the upper left hand corner. The Court only requires copies of materials that have not been filed on the electronic docket for this case (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives, documents electronically filed in other cases or other districts). Mandatory chambers' copies of these materials shall be delivered to the courtesy copy box located on the 4th Floor of the First Street Courthouse. It is imperative that mandatory chambers' copies are delivered by noon following the date of filing as required by Local Rule 5-4.5. Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers' copies may result in a delay of hearing a motion or order taking the matter off calendar. Additionally, bluebacks are not required. It is not required to two-hole punch courtesy copies. All courtesy copies of documents that have been electronically filed must be printed from CM/ECF and include the CM/ECF-generated header consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.
L.R. 52-4.1 Separate Order. A separate proposed order shall be submitted with any stipulation, application, motion, or request of the parties requiring an order of the court. If the proposed order is the result of a stipulation, the pertinent elements requested in the stipulation shall be set forth in the order. Unless the filer is exempted from electronic filing pursuant to L.R. 5-4.2(a), the proposed order shall be submitted as provided in L.R. 5-4.4. L.R. 52-4.1 ↗
The Court does not require a proposed order to be e-filed with any motion unless otherwise directed by the Court. A separate order will issue. Pursuant to Local Rule 52-4.1, a proposed order shall be e-filed as a separate attachment to any document seeking court approval. all proposed orders, including evidentiary objections, shall be submitted through CM/ECF or e-mailed in either Word or WordPerfect to the Court’s Chambers’ email at: jak_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail). The court’s chambers’ email is used for proposed orders only and shall not be used to communicate with the courtroom deputy clerk.
Mandatory chambers' copies of documents that have been electronically filed must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include the CM/ECF-generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.). Any stapling or binding should not obscure the CM/ECF-generated header.' All courtesy copies of documents that have been electronically filed must be printed from CM/ECF and include the CM/ECF-generated header consisting of the case number, document control number, date of filing, page number, etc.
Counsel shall comply with Local Rule 79-5. All applications must provide the reason(s) why the parties’ interest in maintaining the confidentiality of the document(s) outweighs the public’s right of access to materials submitted in connection with a judicial proceeding. Counsel are ordered to meet and confer in person or by telephone at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the filing of an application in which the basis for the requested sealing is stated to determine if they can agree on the proposed under seal filing. Not later than two (2) calendar days after the meet and confer process has concluded, the non-proposing party shall confirm whether it agrees to having such information designated as confidential or whether it opposes an under seal filing. Any application for under seal filing, whether or not opposed, shall contain the dates and method by which the parties met and conferred.