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 are to be scheduled before the Magistrate Judge, if referred by the District Judge.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“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.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“Once the parties have determined that they have reached an impasse, as soon as practical, the movant must a file a Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference ("Joint Report") and email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, providing the following information: (1) a statement requesting a telephonic conference, including at least three proposed dates and times agreeable to the parties and the two dates of the parties' meet-and-confer efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention; and (2) a brief, neutral statement of the discovery dispute, the parties' respective positions, and the specific relief requested.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If the movant is unable to obtain the cooperation of the opposing party with respect to (1) satisfying the parties' joint obligation to meet and confer twice in an effort to resolve the dispute, and/or (2) completing its portion of the Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference, the movant unilaterally may submit (cc'ing all other parties) its portion of the Request for an Informal Discovery Conference, which shall be accompanied by an under-oath declaration from the movant's attorney, or the movant him/herself if in pro per, detailing all of the movant's efforts to comply with these requirements and the results of such efforts.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The opposing party shall, within twenty-four hours after receipt of the unilateral submission, submit (cc'ing all other parties) its portion of the Request for an Informal Discovery Conference, accompanied by an under-oath declaration from its counsel, or the opposing party him/herself if in pro per, responding to the movant's allegations regarding non-cooperation.” · JUDGE PAGE
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“Before a party may file a discovery motion, Judge Park mandates a telephonic informal discovery conference, as discussed in Section 3 of the Judge's Procedures below.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Once the parties have determined that they have reached an impasse, as soon as practical, the movant must a file a Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference ("Joint Report") and email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, providing the following information: (1) a statement requesting a telephonic conference, including at least three proposed dates and times agreeable to the parties and the two dates of the parties' meet-and-confer efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention; and (2) a brief, neutral statement of the discovery dispute, the parties' respective positions, and the specific relief requested.” · JUDGE PAGE
“After its review of the email request, the Court will schedule the telephonic conference if appropriate or advise the parties to proceed by motion under Local Civil Rule 37-2.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Discovery motions shall not be filed until the Court has conducted a pre-motion telephonic conference unless the movant has obtained leave of Court.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court may strike any discovery motion violating this procedure.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“Once the parties have determined that they have reached an impasse, as soon as practical, the movant must a file a Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference ("Joint Report") and email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, providing the following information: (1) a statement requesting a telephonic conference, including at least three proposed dates and times agreeable to the parties and the two dates of the parties' meet-and-confer efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention; and (2) a brief, neutral statement of the discovery dispute, the parties' respective positions, and the specific relief requested.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Please attach the discovery requests and responses at issue, if applicable.” · JUDGE PAGE
“No argument shall be included in the Joint Report.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Joint Report shall not exceed four (4) pages.” · JUDGE PAGE
“When filing the Joint Report, counsel is directed to use the "Discovery Motions - Order re Discovery Matter" event.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“Strict compliance with Local Civil Rule 37 et seq. is required.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel should pay particular attention to Local Civil Rules 7-3, 37-1, and 37-2.4.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Motions not in compliance with the Local Rules are subject to rejection.” · JUDGE PAGE
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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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
“Civil Motions, including discovery motions, are heard in person on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 750 in the Roybal Federal Building.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court reserves the right to continue motions sua sponte or decide them on the papers without oral argument.” · JUDGE PAGE
“A party may request a telephonic or Zoom appearance at least seven (7) court days in advance of the hearing date by sending an e-mail request to chambers (AYP_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) and copying all other parties on the email.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel and parties should not assume a hearing will be held remotely unless and until the Court grants such a request.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“This procedure does not apply to ex parte applications or to cases in which a party to a discovery dispute is in custody.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Ex Parte Applications: A party seeking ex parte relief must comply with Local Rule 7-19.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and usually does not set these matters for hearing.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“Motions not in compliance with the Local Rules are subject to rejection.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Discovery motions shall not be filed until the Court has conducted a pre-motion telephonic conference unless the movant has obtained leave of Court.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court may strike any discovery motion violating this procedure.” · JUDGE PAGE
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, including discovery motions, are heard in person on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 750 in the Roybal Federal Building.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (CRD) prior to filing the motion.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“The Court reserves the right to continue motions sua sponte or decide them on the papers without oral argument.” · JUDGE PAGE
“(See Local Civil Rule 7-15.)” · JUDGE PAGE
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“Pro Se Motions are to be filed without requesting a hearing date. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary and, if so, will set a hearing date.” · JUDGE PAGE
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“Tentative Rulings: The Court rarely issues tentative rulings before hearings.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If so, they are typically emailed to counsel the day before the hearing.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If both parties notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk that they submit on the tentative ruling, the hearing will be vacated.” · 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
“A party may request a telephonic or Zoom appearance at least seven (7) court days in advance of the hearing date by sending an e-mail request to chambers (AYP_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) and copying all other parties on the email.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel and parties should not assume a hearing will be held remotely unless and until the Court grants such a request.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Most informal discovery conferences are conducted via telephone or Zoom.” · JUDGE PAGE
“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.” · JUDGE PAGE
“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.” · JUDGE PAGE
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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: 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.” · JUDGE PAGE
“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.” · JUDGE PAGE
“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.” · JUDGE PAGE
“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.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If a stipulation is not forthcoming, the request shall be made by ex parte application.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Inquiring about the status of a ruling or contacting the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to continue a proceeding are not appropriate.” · JUDGE PAGE
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)
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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: 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.
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 ↗
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 ↗
Chambers Copies: Mandatory chambers copies are required, unless otherwise notified by the Court.
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.
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 ↗
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.
Once the parties have determined that they have reached an impasse, as soon as practical, the movant must a file a Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference ("Joint Report") and email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, providing the following information: (1) a statement requesting a telephonic conference, including at least three proposed dates and times agreeable to the parties and the two dates of the parties' meet-and-confer efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention; and (2) a brief, neutral statement of the discovery dispute, the parties' respective positions, and the specific relief requested. Please attach the discovery requests and responses at issue, if applicable. After its review of the email request, the Court will schedule the telephonic conference if appropriate or advise the parties to proceed by motion under Local Civil Rule 37-2. No argument shall be included in the Joint Report. Joint Report shall not exceed four (4) pages. When filing the Joint Report, counsel is directed to use the "Discovery Motions - Order re Discovery Matter" event. Source ↗
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. Source ↗
Settlement Conferences: Please contact the CRD at AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to coordinate. Judge Park's preferred days for Settlement Conferences are Tuesdays or Thursdays. A one-hour organizational call will be held via telephone or Zoom before the Settlement Conference. Settlement Conferences are held in person unless prior approval is granted for remote attendance. A request for Zoom appearance shall be made seven (7) days before the Settlement Conference. Parties must have settlement authority. Source ↗