Ex Parte Applications: A party seeking ex parte relief must comply with Local Rule 7-19. The applicant must notify the other party (or parties) that opposing papers are to be filed no later than two court days following service. The Court generally will not rule on an ex parte application for at least two court days after the party subject to the requested order has been served unless service is excused. Opposing counsel should advise the Courtroom Deputy Clerk as soon as possible whether their client intends to oppose the ex parte application. The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and usually does not set these matters for hearing. A last-minute application or stipulation that is denied will not serve to relieve a party of an underlying obligation (e.g., a soon-to-expire deadline). Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications. A party submitting an ex parte application need not provide a party in custody with oral notice prior to filing, but shall make all reasonable efforts to provide notice as quickly as practicable, consistent with Local Civil Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1. Any party relying on this policy shall state in the application (1) that the party in custody is incarcerated, and (2) all steps that have been or will be taken to provide the person in custody with prompt notice.

Communication with the Court: Counsel shall not initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with appropriate inquiries. Inquiring about the status of a ruling or contacting the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to continue a proceeding are not appropriate. The preferred method of communication with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk is by email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email. To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, counsel should list their email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.

Duty to Notify of Settlement: Counsel must advise the Court immediately if the case or any pending matter has been resolved.

Artificial Intelligence: Counsel and parties are reminded of their obligations under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 and the representations to the Court that are made by signing a paper filing with the Court. Judge Park Procedures Page ↗

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Mandatory Chambers copies are required, unless otherwise notified by the Court. All parties must deliver courtesy copies to Chambers (Judge's courtesy box in Roybal Courthouse, 12th floor, Room 1200 (Excluding Administrative Records in Social Security cases) by close of business the following day but preferably by noon the following day. Chambers copies do not need to be bluebacked.

Stipulated Protective Orders: Stipulated protective orders must satisfy Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Ninth Circuit's standards for protective orders, and the Local Rules of this Court. The Court may enter a protective order only upon a showing of good cause. Kamakana v. City and Cnty. of Honolulu, 447 F. 3d. 1172, 1176 (9th Cir., 2006) (parties must make a “particularized showing” under Rule 26(c) good cause requirement for the Court to enter a protective order). In addition, the Court will not enter a protective order that provides for the automatic sealing of all confidential documents. Absent unusual circumstances, the parties shall prepare their protective orders based on the model protective order that is available for download under the tab above labeled “Orders and Additional Documents”. When the parties submit a protective order, a redline also shall be filed showing all differences between the submitted order and model order. If counsel do not make any changes to the model order, a statement so signifying shall be filed. Parties are directed to ensure that particularized categories of documents or information are identified in Section 1(B). Counsel shall email Chambers the proposed stipulated protective order in Microsoft Word format. Failure to comply with the requirements in this paragraph will result in denial of the stipulated protective order without prejudice.

Under-Seal Documents: Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under-seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 79-5.2.2, except in sealed civil cases, “no document may be filed under seal without prior approval by the Court.” When seeking the Court’s approval for an under seal filing, the submitting party shall comply with the procedures established in Local Civil Rule 79-5.2.2(a). Because documents filed under seal are only visible on CM/ECF or PACER to Court personnel and the party that filed the document, a party electronically filing a document under seal may not rely on the Court’s CM/ECF system to effect service as provided in Local Civil Rule 5-3.2.1. Therefore, documents filed electronically under seal must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5. Additionally, at the time of filing, the documents filed electronically under seal must be accompanied either by a Proof of Service in the form required by Local Civil Rule 5-3.1.2 or a declaration explaining why service is not required. The submission of documents for in camera review is governed by Local Civil Rule 79-6.

Tentative Rulings: The Court rarely issues tentative rulings before hearings. If so, they are typically emailed to counsel the day before the hearing. If both parties notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk that they submit on the tentative ruling, the hearing will be vacated.

Telephonic or Zoom Appearances: Where the Court orders an in-person appearance, Zoom or telephonic appearances are allowed only on prior approval of the Court upon a showing of good cause. Any party who wishes to appear at a hearing telephonically must make such a request at least seven (7) court days before the hearing by emailing the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and copying opposing counsel. Special Appearances: The Court does not permit special appearances. Counsel of record shall appear at all court proceedings.

Continuances: Requests to extend any deadlines (either by ex parte application or stipulation) must be filed at least five (5) court days prior to the scheduled date. The Court applies the same standard of good cause to all extension requests—whether opposed or jointly requested. Good cause requires a specific, detailed, and non-conclusory showing of diligence from the outset of the case, describing: (1) all relevant work previously done (including when each item was completed); (2) all relevant work that remains to be done; (3) why the remaining work could not previously have been done (including efforts made to complete each remaining item); and (4) why the amount of time requested is needed to complete the remaining work. Calendar Conflicts: While the Court expects that counsel will conduct themselves professionally and will not deliberately schedule any proceeding when counsel are unavailable, a “Notice of Unavailability” has no legal effect and should not be filed. To request a change of hearing date because of a calendar conflict, the parties shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via email as soon as the need to reschedule a hearing is discovered, and no later than five court days before the scheduled proceeding. Counsel shall attempt to secure opposing counsel’s agreement to stipulate to a new date and submit a stipulation and proposed order no later than five court days before the scheduled hearing. If a stipulation is not forthcoming, the request shall be made by ex parte application.

Mandatory Telephonic Conference for Discovery Disputes: First, the parties must engage in at least two attempts to resolve the dispute without Court involvement consistent with the pre-filing conference of counsel required by Local Civil Rule 37-1. Once the parties have determined that they have reached an impasse, as soon as practical, the movant must file a Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference and email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Discovery motions shall not be filed until the Court has conducted a pre-motion telephonic conference unless the movant has obtained leave of Court.

Discovery Motions are to be scheduled before the Magistrate Judge, if referred by the District Judge. Strict compliance with Local Civil Rule 37 et seq. is required. Counsel should pay particular attention to Local Civil Rules 7-3, 37-1, and 37-2.4. Motions not in compliance with the Local Rules are subject to rejection. Before a party may file a discovery motion, Judge Park mandates a telephonic informal discovery conference. Most informal discovery conferences are conducted via telephone or Zoom.