Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts -- United States District Court, Central District of California

Courtroom 690, 6th Floor, Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Los Angeles

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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught

1. Chambers copies conditional — required only for Social Security certified administrative records AND for Civil Rights/Habeas/Discovery motion papers that EXCEED 10 pages
2. Chambers copies (when required) due by close of business on the court day after e-filing — drop box outside Suite 1200, 12th Floor Roybal; exhibits must be tabbed
3. Zoom appearances require an email to DSR_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov showing GOOD CAUSE, sent at least 3 court days before hearing with all counsel cc'd — do not assume approval until granted
4. Hearings are IN PERSON by default — silence on the remote request means show up
5. AI use is not silent — filers reminded of Rule 11 obligations for representations made by signing a filing (formal AI declaration not required, but Rule 11 verification is expected)
6. IDC is optional and does not toll discovery deadlines — parties may request via CRD but must keep discovery running while informal conference is pending
7. Civil motions heard Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. — no clearance required if the date is open, but check Closed Motion Dates first

Quick Reference

Topic	Rule
Motion Days	Civil Motions: Unless otherwise directed by the Court, civil motions are heard on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Counsel should check the Closed Motion Dates before filing a motion; otherwise, it is unnecessary to clear a civil motion hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (CRD) before filing a motion. The Court may continue a motion sua sponte or take a motion under submission without oral argument at any time. See Local Rule 7-15. Hearings are held IN PERSON by default, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. [Judge Roberts Procedures Page]
Chambers Copies	Conditional Mandatory Chambers Copies: The Court requires mandatory chambers copies of the following to be delivered to Judge Roberts's drop box,... [Judge Roberts Procedures Page]
Remote Appearances	Hearings are held IN PERSON by default, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. A party may request a Zoom appearance by sending an email request to chambers (DSR_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov), showing GOOD CAUSE for the request. Such email must be sent no later than three Court days before the scheduled hearing and all other counsel of record in the case must be copied on the email. Counsel and parties should not assume a hearing will be held remotely, however, unless and until the Court grants such a request. [Judge Roberts Procedures Page]

Procedural Briefing by Motion Type

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Before You File

Motion Days & Times

Civil Motions: Unless otherwise directed by the Court, civil motions are heard on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Counsel should check the Closed Motion Dates before filing a motion; otherwise, it is unnecessary to clear a civil motion hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (CRD) before filing a motion. The Court may continue a motion sua sponte or take a motion under submission without oral argument at any time. See Local Rule 7-15. Hearings are held IN PERSON by default, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. [Judge Roberts Procedures Page]

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At Filing

Chambers Copies

Conditional Mandatory Chambers Copies: The Court requires mandatory chambers copies of the following to be delivered to Judge Roberts's drop box, located outside Suite 1200 on the 12th Floor of the Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, by close of business on the Court day after e-filing. Chambers copies do not need to be bluebacked. Social Security Appeals: All Certified Administrative Records. Civil Rights, Habeas, and Discovery Matters: Motion papers (moving papers, oppositions, replies, and any supporting evidence) if the document exceeds 10 pages. Exhibits must be tabbed. [Judge Roberts Procedures Page]

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Before the Hearing

Remote Appearances

Hearings are held IN PERSON by default, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. A party may request a Zoom appearance by sending an email request to chambers (DSR_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov), showing GOOD CAUSE for the request. Such email must be sent no later than three Court days before the scheduled hearing and all other counsel of record in the case must be copied on the email. Counsel and parties should not assume a hearing will be held remotely, however, unless and until the Court grants such a request. [Judge Roberts Procedures Page]

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Background Rules

Discovery Dispute Procedure

Informal Discovery Conferences: If, after compliance with Local Rule 37-1, the parties are at an impasse but believe an informal discovery conference with the Court may assist them in resolving their discovery dispute more efficiently than via formal motion under Local Rule 37-2, et seq., the parties may contact the CRD to request an informal discovery conference with the Court. Such informal discovery conference does not toll or stay any applicable deadlines to complete discovery, however, so parties are encouraged to conduct discovery diligently and resolve any discovery disputes promptly. [Judge Roberts Procedures Page]

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AI & Style Preferences

AI Disclosure Requirement

Use of Artificial Intelligence ('AI') in Court Filings: 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 filed with the Court.

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