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 MATTERS: Discovery motions are to be calendared before the magistrate judge unless otherwise ordered 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
“Compliance with Local Rule 37-1 is required, unless the parties use the informal procedures described in Paragraph 3, below.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Parties may not rely on unanswered letters or emails to satisfy their obligation to meet and confer.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Unanswered correspondence must be followed with a phone call.” · JUDGE PAGE
“PRE-FILING CONFERENCE OF COUNSEL FOR DISCOVERY MOTIONS: Until further notice, the Court suspends the requirement in Local Rule 37-1 that counsel located in the same county meet and confer in person.” · JUDGE PAGE
“In any event, no party may raise the opposing party's failure to confer in person under Local Rule 37-1 as a reason to grant or deny a discovery motion.” · JUDGE PAGE
“In no event may the parties stipulate to conduct their meet and confer efforts exclusively via emails, letters, or voicemail messages with no same-time interactions by phone, Zoom, or in person.” · 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
“At least 24 hours before the IDC, unless a different deadline is set by the Court, the parties shall e-file letter briefs of no more than 3 pages in length (not counting title page and exhibits) providing a synopsis of the discovery dispute and what meet and confer efforts have been undertaken.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Arguments raised to the Court shall have been discussed earlier by counsel telephonically or in person (i.e., not just by an exchange of letters of emails), or counsel shall explain why such a discussion was infeasible.” · JUDGE PAGE
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“TELEPHONIC INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE (IDC) Procedures: With the agreement of the parties, the Court will conduct informal telephonic conferences to resolve discovery disputes outside the formal Local Rule 37 procedures.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The moving party should be prepared to provide the Court's CRD with at least three proposed dates and times for the IDC.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Upon receiving a confirmed date/time from the Court, the moving party shall e-file a "Notice of Discovery Motion and Telephonic Conference" using the CM/ECF "Discovery Motions" event.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If the opposing party (1) has not served any objections or responses to written discovery and (2) have not responded to emails and at least one phone call inviting them to meet and confer, then the moving party can use this IDC process without the consent of the opposing party.” · 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
“Counsel using the Joint Stipulation process required by Local Rule 37-1 should allow enough time after receiving discovery responses to complete that process and notice a hearing.” · JUDGE PAGE
“At least 24 hours before the IDC, unless a different deadline is set by the Court, the parties shall e-file letter briefs of no more than 3 pages in length (not counting title page and exhibits) providing a synopsis of the discovery dispute and what meet and confer efforts have been undertaken.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The letter briefs shall include a title page and be "linked" to the Notice of Motion as "supplemental briefs."” · JUDGE PAGE
“No paper courtesy copy is required.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If the Court orders further briefing, the Court may or may not order the parties to follow the provisions of Local Rule 37-2 et seq.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel using the IDC procedures described in Paragraph 3, above, should note that a discovery motion is deemed filed when the letter briefs are filed, not when the hearing date is requested or when the notice of motion is filed.” · 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
“Local Rule 37-2.1 provides as follows: "The stipulation shall contain all issues in dispute and, with respect to each such issue, the contentions and points and authorities of each party. The stipulation shall not refer the Court to any other documents. For example, if the sufficiency of an answer to an interrogatory is in issue, the stipulation shall contain, verbatim, both the interrogatory and the allegedly insufficient answer, followed by each party’s contentions as to that particular interrogatory, separately stated."” · JUDGE PAGE
“Parties should comply with this requirement by grouping together discovery that implicates the same issue(s) and making each argument that implicates multiple discovery requests only once.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The parties should not "cut and paste" the same arguments multiple times.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If the discovery requests at issue rely on defined terms, then the definitions shall be included in the stipulation or in an exhibit.” · JUDGE PAGE
“All proposed protective orders and other filings pertaining to discovery shall include in the caption: "[Discovery Document: Referred to Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott]."” · JUDGE PAGE
“The proposed order shall not merely say "motion granted."” · JUDGE PAGE
“The proposed order shall state what relief is requested for the discovery requests in dispute.” · JUDGE PAGE
“SANCTIONS REQUESTS IN DISCOVERY MOTIONS: The moving party shall specify the authority for any requested sanctions and explain how the situation meets the standard(s) for awarding sanctions (e.g., the opposing party's discovery position lacked substantial justification).” · JUDGE PAGE
“Discovery motions in the form of a joint stipulation are not subject to these limits but are instead governed by Local Rule 37-2.1.” · 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)
“The proposed order may be submitted with the Joint Stipulation or with the Supplemental Memorandum.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court may also order further briefing if the Court determines that the issues cannot be resolved without further briefing.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If the Court orders further briefing, the Court may or may not order the parties to follow the provisions of Local Rule 37-2 et seq.” · JUDGE PAGE
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“TIMING OF DISCOVERY MOTIONS: Counsel should carefully read the district judge's case management orders to determine if the discovery cutoff date (or the discovery motion cutoff date) is the last day to file discovery motions or the last day to hear discovery motions.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel using the Joint Stipulation process required by Local Rule 37-1 should allow enough time after receiving discovery responses to complete that process and notice a hearing.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Counsel using the IDC procedures described in Paragraph 3, above, should note that a discovery motion is deemed filed when the letter briefs are filed, not when the hearing date is requested or when the notice of motion is filed.” · 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
“HEARINGS: Unless otherwise directed by the Court, civil motions are heard on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.” · JUDGE PAGE
“It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the Court's courtroom deputy clerk ("CRD") prior to filing the motion, although the Court reserves the right to sua sponte continue motions or decide them on the papers without oral argument.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If all parties submit on the tentative ruling, please advise the CRD, and no appearance will be required.” · JUDGE PAGE
“TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES: Any party who wishes to appear at a hearing by telephone must file such a request at least two business days before the hearing.” · 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: Compliance with Local Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1 is required.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Discovery disputes should generally not be brought to the Court's attention in an ex parte application.” · 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
“In any event, no party may raise the opposing party's failure to confer in person under Local Rule 37-1 as a reason to grant or deny a discovery motion.” · 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
“HEARINGS: Unless otherwise directed by the Court, civil motions are heard on Tuesdays 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 motion date with the Court’s courtroom deputy clerk (“CRD”) prior to filing the motion, although the Court reserves the right to sua sponte continue motions or decide them on the papers without oral argument.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Please check closed motion hearing dates prior to filing.” · 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
“It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the Court’s courtroom deputy clerk (“CRD”) prior to filing the motion, although the Court reserves the right to sua sponte continue motions or decide them on the papers without oral argument.” · JUDGE PAGE
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“TENTATIVE RULINGS: Tentative rulings may be issued as appropriate.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If issued, they will be available by clicking on the "Tentative Rulings" below, and/or approximately 1/2 hour prior to the hearing in the courtroom.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If all parties submit on the tentative ruling, please advise the CRD, and no appearance will be required.” · 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
“TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES: Any party who wishes to appear at a hearing by telephone must file such a request at least two business days before the hearing.” · 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: To request a continuance of any scheduled court proceeding, submit a stipulation and proposed order no less than three business days before the scheduled hearing.” · JUDGE PAGE
“CALENDAR CONFLICTS: In the event of a calendar conflict, counsel should immediately advise the Court's CRD via email and attempt to secure other counsel's agreement to stipulate to a new date.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If opposing counsel will not agree to a continuance, the request should 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)
“ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: Permission to bring in or use audio, video or electronic equipment should be requested from the CRD at least three business days in advance of the date of the court proceeding.” · 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
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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
“MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT: In June 2023, the Central District of California enacted new Local Rules governing the format of papers filed in connection with summary judgment motions.” · JUDGE PAGE
“See Local Rules 56-1 et seq. Parties moving for or opposing summary judgment should review these rules carefully.” · JUDGE PAGE
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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
“In June 2023, the Central District of California enacted new Local Rules governing the format of papers filed in connection with summary judgment motions.” · JUDGE PAGE
“See Local Rules 56-1 et seq. Parties moving for or opposing summary judgment should review these rules carefully.” · JUDGE PAGE
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In determining any motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment, the Court may assume that the material facts as claimed and adequately supported by the moving party are admitted to exist without controversy except to the extent that such material facts are (a) included in the Statement of Genuine Disputes and (b) controverted by declaration or other written evidence filed in opposition to the motion. (p. 94)
The Court is not obligated to look any further in the record for supporting evidence other than what is actually and specifically referenced in the Statement of Uncontroverted Facts, the Statement of Genuine Disputes, and the Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes. (p. 94-95)
The failure to file any required document, or the failure to file it within the deadline, may be deemed consent to the granting or denial of the motion, with the exception that a motion pursuant to F.R.Civ.P. 56 may not be granted solely based on the failure to file an opposition. (p. 41)
L.R. 56-4; 7-12
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(2) the pro hac vice fee set by General Order of the Court (unless the applicant is employed by the United States or any of its departments or agencies, in which case no fee is required); and (p. 124)
General Order 25-05; L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(b)(2)
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Every attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must designate as Local Counsel an attorney with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily communicate regarding the conduct of the case and upon whom documents may be served. An attorney may be designated as Local Counsel only if he or she: (1) is a member of the Bar of this Court and (2) maintains an office within the District for the practice of law, in which the attorney is physically present on a regular basis to conduct business. (p. 125)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.4
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(b) The completed Application of Nonresident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case must be electronically filed by the identified Local Counsel in each case in which the applicant seeks to appear, together with the following: (p. 124)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(b)
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(3) a Certificate of Good Standing from each state bar in which the applicant is a member, issued no more than 30 days before filing the Application of Nonresident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case. (p. 124)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(b)(3)
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(a) Each applicant for permission to appear pro hac vice must complete an Application of Nonresident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case (Form G-64, available on the Court's website), which must include: (1) certification that the applicant is familiar with the Court's Local Civil and Criminal Rules and with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence; (p. 123)
(2) identification of Local Counsel as required by L.R. 83-2.1.3.4; and (3) a list of all pro hac vice applications made to this Court in the previous three years. (p. 124)
(1) a separate proposed Order; (p. 124)
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3(a)-(b)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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: Compliance with Local Rules 7-19 and 7-19.1 is required. An ex parte application is usually considered on the papers only. An opposition should be served and filed within 24 hours of the electronic filing of the application. However, if the 24-hour period would end on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the same time on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. In most cases, the Court will wait until that time before ruling. If needed, the Court will schedule a hearing. Discovery disputes should generally not be brought to the Court's attention in an ex parte application.
CONTACTS WITH CHAMBERS: Inquiries regarding the status of a motion, stipulation, proposed order or other filing should be made by checking the online docket. If the information sought is unavailable, counsel may contact the Court's CRD. Counsel are not allowed to call chambers or the Court's law clerks unless specifically directed to do so by the Court or the Court's CRD.
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 ↗
30. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ("AI"). Counsel are hereby put on notice that AI tools used to draft legal briefs can make mistakes (sometimes called "hallucinations"), including citing non-existent legal authorities. As part of counsel's duties under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, anyone who signs a brief or other court filing that was created, in whole or in part, using AI, certifies to the Court that they have checked and verified the accuracy of the cited legal authorities. Scott -- ai_disclosure_requirement ↗
***ALL PARTIES ARE EXCUSED FROM DELIVERING CHAMBERS COPIES OF E-FILED DOCUMENTS TO THE COURTHOUSE AS DIRECTED BY PARAGRAPHS 11 AND 24 BELOW UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT.***
CHAMBERS COPIES: ***ALL PARTIES ARE EXCUSED FROM DELIVERING CHAMBERS COPIES OF E-FILED DOCUMENTS TO THE COURTHOUSE UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT.*** Electronic copies of proposed orders in Microsoft Word format must be e-mailed to the Court at KES_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 FOR DISCOVERY MOTIONS: The moving party shall submit a proposed order per the procedures in Local Rule 5-4.4. The proposed order may be submitted with the Joint Stipulation or with the Supplemental Memorandum. The proposed order shall not merely say 'motion granted.' The proposed order shall state what relief is requested for the discovery requests in dispute. Electronic copies of proposed orders in Microsoft Word format must be e-mailed to the Court at KES_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
PROCEDURE FOR PRESENTING DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY FOR SEALING: Attorneys are required by Local Rule 79-5.2 to electronically file all sealed documents and applications for leave to file under seal in regular civil cases. The Clerk's office has created a comprehensive guide to assist attorneys and their staff in how to electronically file under-seal documents. The guide is posted on the court website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/e-filing/sealed-documents. When filing both an unredacted and a redacted version of a document, the unredacted version should highlight the proposed redactions so that the Court can see what materials the moving party wants to redact without needing to manually compare the redacted and unredacted versions. Failure to provide such highlighting may cause the Court to deny the sealing application without prejudice to its being refiled with the required highlighting.
TELEPHONIC INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE (IDC) Procedures: With the agreement of the parties, the Court will conduct informal telephonic conferences to resolve discovery disputes outside the formal Local Rule 37 procedures. Before any such IDC, the parties must engage in the pre-filing conference of counsel required by Local Rule 37-1. During such conference, the parties should consider whether the issue can be presented through an IDC rather than filing a formal motion. Should the parties agree to an IDC, the moving party should contact the Court's CRD by e-mail at KES_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail) to schedule a conference. The moving party should be prepared to provide the Court's CRD with at least three proposed dates and times for the IDC. The Court prefers to conduct its telephonic conferences at 9:30 am, but other times may be available. Upon receiving a confirmed date/time from the Court, the moving party shall e-file a "Notice of Discovery Motion and Telephonic Conference" using the CM/ECF "Discovery Motions" event. To avoid surprise and confusion, the Notice shall identify the discovery requests at issue and the legal dispute. At least 24 hours before the IDC, unless a different deadline is set by the Court, the parties shall e-file letter briefs of no more than 3 pages in length (not counting title page and exhibits) providing a synopsis of the discovery dispute and what meet and confer efforts have been undertaken. Arguments raised to the Court shall have been discussed earlier by counsel telephonically or in person (i.e., not just by an exchange of letters of emails), or counsel shall explain why such a discussion was infeasible. The letter briefs shall include a title page and be "linked" to the Notice of Motion as "supplemental briefs." No paper courtesy copy is required. Source ↗
31. MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT: In June 2023, the Central District of California enacted new Local Rules governing the format of papers filed in connection with summary judgment motions. See Local Rules 56-1 et seq. Parties moving for or opposing summary judgment should review these rules carefully. Upon request, counsel must provide each other via email with native Microsoft Word (or other word processing program) versions of their Statement of Uncontroverted Facts, Statement of Genuine Disputes, or other tables required by the Local Rules. This requirement also applies to self-represented parties if they are using a word processing program and have access to email. Source ↗
20. STIPULATED DISCOVERY PROTECTIVE ORDERS: Parties frequently file stipulated discovery protective orders that do not satisfy Rule 26 and the Ninth Circuit's standards for such protective orders. All proposed discovery protective orders must describe the documents to be protected with particularity. Rivera v. Nibco, Inc., 364 F.3d 1057, 1063 n.3 (9th Cir. 2004). Therefore, the documents, information, items or materials that are subject to the protective order shall be described in a meaningful fashion (for example, "personnel records," or "market surveys," etc.). It is insufficient to use only conclusory terms such as "confidential or proprietary information." Also, the Court cannot agree to "seal all confidential documents." ... All proposed protective orders must include a statement establishing the requisite good cause. Foltz v. State Farm Mut. Auto Ins. Co., 331 F.3d 1122, 1130 (9th Cir. 2003) ... The Court may only enter a discovery protective order upon a showing of good cause. Kamakana v. City and County of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1176 (9th Cir. 2006) ... The Court recommends that a separate paragraph be included in each protective order and that paragraph should be labeled "GOOD CAUSE STATEMENT." Source ↗
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES: The parties should email the CRD with proposed date(s) for any settlement conference. The proposed date(s) should be at least three weeks in advance. Once a date is confirmed, the Court will issue an Order re Settlement Conference which may include deadlines for settlement conference briefs and a date for a pre-settlement conference call with counsel only. Per Local Rule 16-15.8, the parties may not disclose the substance of settlement conferences to the district judge or otherwise publish it. Source ↗