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)
“Counsel is advised to review the procedures and standing orders of the assigned District Judge before filing any discovery motion.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel should be mindful that the Magistrate Judge may not alter discovery cut-off deadlines set by the assigned 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
“Strict compliance with Local Civil Rule 37 is required.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Before any such telephonic conference, however, 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
“If after two meet-and-confer attempts, the parties reach an impasse and agree to an informal telephonic conference with the Court, in lieu of filing a motion pursuant to Local Civil Rule 37, the moving party should email (with a cc to the opposing party) the completed form entitled "Request for Informal Discovery Conference" (available for download below), to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at AS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov and provide the Clerk with the following information: (a) at least three proposed dates and times, agreeable to the parties, for the telephonic conference; (b) a brief, neutral statement of the discovery dispute (limited to no more than 1-2 paragraphs) and the specific relief requested; (c) a brief summary of the parties' respective positions (limited to no more than 5 pages per party); and (d) the two dates of the parties' meet-and-confer efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Dates of the two L.R. 37-1 conferences of counsel:” · Judge Sagar_Request for Informal Discovery Conference Form (Updated May 2024)
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“The Court encourages the parties to avail themselves of the Court's Informal Discovery Dispute Resolution process set forth below.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Informal Discovery Dispute Resolution: With the agreement of the parties, the Court may in its discretion conduct informal telephonic conferences to resolve discovery disputes outside the formal Local Civil Rule 37 procedures.” · JUDGE PAGE
“An Informal Discovery Conference is not a substitute for a fully briefed motion pursuant to Local Civil Rule 37.” · 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
“If after two meet-and-confer attempts, the parties reach an impasse and agree to an informal telephonic conference with the Court, in lieu of filing a motion pursuant to Local Civil Rule 37, the moving party should email (with a cc to the opposing party) the completed form entitled "Request for Informal Discovery Conference" (available for download below), to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at AS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov and provide the Clerk with the following information: (a) at least three proposed dates and times, agreeable to the parties, for the telephonic conference; (b) a brief, neutral statement of the discovery dispute (limited to no more than 1-2 paragraphs) and the specific relief requested; (c) a brief summary of the parties' respective positions (limited to no more than 5 pages per party); and (d) the two dates of the parties' meet-and-confer efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Any attachments should be limited to no more than 25 pages per party.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If the parties would like the Court to consider documents filed on the docket, they may refer to them by Docket Number.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If the parties' brief statement and attachments is over 25 pages, a courtesy copy must be delivered to Judge Sagar's drop box outside suite 1200 (12th floor) - Roybal Clerk's Office - no later than noon following the date of the e-mail.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers copies may result in a delay in hearing a motion.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers copies may result in a delay in hearing a motion or ordering the matter off calendar.” · 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
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
“The Court recognizes that Local Civil Rule 37-2.1 exempts discovery motions from the 25-page limit applicable to most briefs. The Court finds little value, though, in reviewing oversize joint submissions that consist of repetitive recitations of the challenged discovery and the parties' legal positions.” · JUDGE PAGE
“For any motion that the parties reasonably believe will exceed 50 pages, they should present the challenged discovery in an appendix attached immediately behind their joint brief.” · 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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“Counsel should be mindful that the Magistrate Judge may not alter discovery cut-off deadlines set by the assigned District Judge.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Some District Judges permit a discovery motion to be decided after the discovery cutoff; others require that any discovery dispute be fully briefed, argued, and decided, and that any relief ordered by the Magistrate Judge be completed, before the discovery cutoff.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Disputes brought to the Magistrate Judge's attention without sufficient time for decision within the strictures of the District Judge's scheduling order will be stricken or denied.” · JUDGE PAGE
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
“Unless otherwise directed by the Court, civil motions shall be heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court may take any motion under submission without oral argument.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Court Appearances by Counsel: Unless otherwise ordered, counsel of record must appear in person for all court proceedings.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Telephonic Appearances: Telephonic appearances are not allowed absent permission of the Court given on showing of good cause.” · 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
“Ex Parte Applications: Strict compliance with Local Civil Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1 is required.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Any opposition shall be served and filed within 24 hours of electronic filing of the application.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Ex parte applications will ordinarily be decided on the papers without oral argument.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Please note that, absent an emergency, ex parte applications are not an acceptable method of bringing a discovery dispute to the attention of the Court.” · 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
“Letters to chambers are strictly forbidden and may lead to sanctions against the offending party as provided under the Local Rules.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers copies may result in a delay in hearing a motion.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers copies may result in a delay in hearing a motion or ordering the matter off calendar.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Disputes brought to the Magistrate Judge's attention without sufficient time for decision within the strictures of the District Judge's scheduling order will be stricken or denied.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Conclusory objections based on alleged disproportionality, burden, cost, or overbreadth without any basis in fact shall be summarily rejected and/or deemed waived.” · 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
“Unless otherwise directed by the Court, civil motions shall be heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.” · 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 civil motion hearing date with the Court prior to filing a motion; however, counsel shall check the Closed Motion Dates before filing a 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 may continue a motion sua sponte or take a motion under submission without oral argument.” · JUDGE PAGE
“See Local Civil Rule 7-15.” · JUDGE PAGE
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“If any party is in federal or state custody and is proceeding pro se, the pro se moving party shall file the motion without requesting a hearing date, and the Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary.” · JUDGE PAGE
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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
“Court Appearances by Counsel: Unless otherwise ordered, counsel of record must appear in person for all court proceedings.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel wishing to request a remote appearance in civil cases must file a request in writing by no later than five court days before the noticed hearing date, with the understanding that in certain cases the Court may be limited by any applicable bans or restrictions on live streaming or broadcasting of audio or video to the public.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Remote Appearances: Proceedings will be held in person unless the parties are otherwise notified by the Court.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If any party requests a telephonic or Zoom appearance, such a request must be filed in writing no later than five court days before the proceeding.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Telephonic Appearances: Telephonic appearances are not allowed absent permission of the Court given on showing of good cause.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Video Appearances: Formal court attire is required, such as blazers, suits, ties, etc., when appearing via Zoom.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Parties must participate from a professional setting or a quiet location, such as an office or quiet room, not from vehicles, events, or outdoors.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Parties may not use speakerphones; headsets are preferred for better audio quality.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Failure to comply with any of the above may result in the immediate termination of the hearing by the Magistrate Judge.” · 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
“Requests to reschedule a hearing, conference, or other proceeding must be electronically filed with the Court.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The parties must contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk as soon as the need to reschedule a proceeding is discovered.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Consistent with local federal practice, no lawyer should ever file a "Notice of Unavailability" or similar document.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Continuances: To request to reschedule a hearing, conference, or other court proceeding, the parties should submit a signed stipulation and proposed order at least three court days prior to the scheduled hearing date.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If opposing counsel will not agree to a continuance, the request for continuance shall be made by ex parte application.” · 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)
“Recording, copying, photographing, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings is prohibited by federal law.” · 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
“A violation of this prohibition may result in sanctions, including suspension of your license to practice before this court, referral to the state bar, denial of the right to appear by video or telephonically at future proceedings, criminal prosecution, contempt, denial of admission to future hearings, and any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Failure to comply with any of the above may result in the immediate termination of the hearing by the Magistrate Judge.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers copies may result in a delay in hearing a motion or ordering the matter off calendar.” · JUDGE PAGE
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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)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
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
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
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: Strict compliance with Local Civil Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1 is required. Ex parte applications shall identify in the caption whether it is "OPPOSED" or "UNOPPOSED." Any opposition shall be served and filed within 24 hours of electronic filing of the application. Conformed paper copies of the filed application and any opposition shall be delivered directly to Judge Sagar's drop box located outside suite 1200 - Roybal Clerk's Office. Ex parte applications will ordinarily be decided on the papers without oral argument. The Court will notify the parties if it desires an in-court or telephonic hearing. 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 or will be taken to provide the person in custody with prompt notice. Please note that, absent an emergency, ex parte applications are not an acceptable method of bringing a discovery dispute to the attention of the Court.
Attorneys or parties to any action or proceeding shall refrain from writing letters to the judge, sending e-mail messages to the judge, making telephone calls to chambers, or otherwise communicating with a judge in a pending matter unless opposing counsel is present. All matters must be called to a judge's attention by appropriate application or motion filed in compliance with the Local Rules. General Procedures 1: The parties are not allowed to contact or communicate with the judge or law clerks in any manner without express authorization from the Court. Letters to chambers are strictly forbidden and may lead to sanctions.
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: Any party who uses generative artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT, Harvey, CoCounsel, or Google Bard) to generate any portion of a brief, pleading, or other filing must attach to the filing a separate declaration disclosing the use of artificial intelligence and certifying that the filer has reviewed the source material and verified that the artificially generated content is accurate and complies with the filer's Rule 11 obligations. Judge Sagar Procedures Page ↗
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023: No paper courtesy copies of documents in civil cases are required unless the filing is over 25 pages. Such courtesy copies are to be delivered to Judge Sagar's drop box outside suite 1200 (12th floor) - Roybal Clerk's Office no later than 12:00 noon on the following business day.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023 No paper courtesy copies of documents in civil cases are required unless the filing is over 25 pages. Such courtesy copies are to be delivered to Judge Sagar's drop box outside suite 1200 (12th floor) - Roybal Clerk's Office no later than 12:00 noon on the following business day. Copies must be printed from CM/ECF. Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers copies may result in a delay in hearing a motion or ordering the matter off calendar. Electronic copies of proposed orders (in Microsoft Word format) must be e-mailed to the Court at AS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov
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 ↗
Proposed Orders: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.4 and Local Criminal Rule 49-1.3.2(c), unless exempted from electronic filing, parties submitting proposed orders or other proposed documents that require the Court's signature must e-mail a word-processing version of the document to AS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Proposed Orders must be on pleading paper and should not contain attorney names, addresses, etc. on the caption page, should not contain a footer with the document name or other information, and should not contain a watermark designation of the firm name, etc. in the margin.
The parties acknowledge that this Order does not confer blanket protections on all disclosures or responses to discovery and that the protection it affords from public disclosure and use extends only to the limited information or items that are entitled to confidential treatment under the applicable legal principles. The parties further acknowledge, as set forth in Section 12.3, below, that this Stipulated Protective Order does not entitle them to file confidential information under seal; Civil Local Rule 79-5 sets forth the procedures that must be followed and the standards that will be applied when a party seeks permission from the court to file material under seal. A Party that seeks to file under seal any Protected Material must comply with Civil Local Rule 79-5. Protected Material may only be filed under seal pursuant to a court order authorizing the sealing of the specific Protected Material at issue. If a Party's request to file Protected Material under seal is denied by the court, then the Receiving Party may file the information in the public record unless otherwise instructed by the court.
Before any such telephonic conference, however, 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. If after two meet-and-confer attempts, the parties reach an impasse and agree to an informal telephonic conference with the Court, in lieu of filing a motion pursuant to Local Civil Rule 37, the moving party should email (with a cc to the opposing party) the completed form entitled "Request for Informal Discovery Conference" (available for download below), to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at AS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov and provide the Clerk with the following information: (a) at least three proposed dates and times, agreeable to the parties, for the telephonic conference; (b) a brief, neutral statement of the discovery dispute (limited to no more than 1-2 paragraphs) and the specific relief requested; (c) a brief summary of the parties' respective positions (limited to no more than 5 pages per party); and (d) the two dates of the parties' meet-and-confer efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention. Source ↗
Settlement Conferences: Settlement conferences will generally be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. The parties may also request a settlement conference to be held on another day at an earlier time. Counsel should select a date for the settlement conference in consultation with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at least four (4) weeks in advance. After the date is selected, the Court will issue an order regarding settlement conference procedures and schedule a telephone conference call for attorneys only prior to the settlement conference. Source ↗