Procedures verified May 27, 2026
Judge Stephen V. Wilson — United States District Court, Central District of California
Courtroom 10A, 10th Floor, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse, Los Angeles
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. No courtesy copies required — do not deliver any chambers copies pending further notice
- 2. Contact restriction is absolute: counsel are NOT allowed to contact the judge's law clerk or secretary under any circumstances
- 3. Ex parte opposition deadline is 3:00 p.m. on the first business day after the date the ex parte was served (not filed) — different from the typical '24 hours after filing' rule
- 4. All stipulations to extend scheduling dates must include a DETAILED declaration — stipulations without a detailed declaration will be automatically rejected without notice to the parties
- 5. Remote appearance requests must be filed a full week before the proceeding in pleading format with a good cause declaration
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | Mondays at 1:30 p.m. (civil); Mondays at 11:00 a.m. (criminal). If Monday is a holiday, the following Monday. |
| Motion Limit | Follows Local Rules (25 pages unless otherwise ordered). |
| Reply Limit | Follows Local Rules (15 pages unless otherwise ordered). |
| Chambers Copies | ✗ Not required No courtesy copies are required pending further notice. |
| Tentative Rulings | No — 'Tentative rulings are not issued.' |
| Remote Appearances | All proceedings held in person in Courtroom 10A. Requests for remote appearances must be filed a week prior to the proceeding. Requests made in a pleading format with a declaration stating the good cause why the attorney cannot appear in-person. |
| Discovery | Yes — 'Discovery motions are to be calendared before the magistrate judge.' (No civil standing order PDFs available; specific Magistrate Judge procedures apply.) |
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
Mondays at 1:30 p.m. (civil); Mondays at 11:00 a.m. (criminal). If Monday is a holiday, the following Monday.
Notice Period
Follows Local Rules. No need to clear a motion date with the court clerk prior to filing.
Motion Page / Word Limit
Follows Local Rules (25 pages unless otherwise ordered).
Opposition Limit
Follows Local Rules (25 pages unless otherwise ordered).
Reply Limit
Follows Local Rules (15 pages unless otherwise ordered).
Font & Formatting
Follows Local Rules.
Footnote Policy
Follows Local Rules.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✗ Not required
No courtesy copies are required pending further notice.
ECF Stamp Requirements
Not specified.
Proposed Orders
Not specified in JPS procedures. (Full Standing Order not available in raw files.)
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
No — 'Tentative rulings are not issued.'
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
Not specified.
Oral Argument
Not specified; all matters held in person.
Remote Appearances
All proceedings held in person in Courtroom 10A. Requests for remote appearances must be filed a week prior to the proceeding. Requests made in a pleading format with a declaration stating the good cause why the attorney cannot appear in-person.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
Counsel are NOT allowed to contact the judge's law clerk or secretary. Status inquiries: see Local Rule 7-1. Contact CRD Daniel Tamayo via email at SVW_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Discovery Referral
Yes — 'Discovery motions are to be calendared before the magistrate judge.' (No civil standing order PDFs available; specific Magistrate Judge procedures apply.)
Discovery Motion Process
Calendar before the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case.
Ex Parte Applications
The requesting party shall notify the responding party that opposing papers must be filed not later than 3:00 p.m. on the first business day succeeding the day the ex parte was served (not filed). Applications considered on the papers; not set for hearing. Solely for extraordinary relief; sanctions may be imposed for misuse. If no opposition, counsel must inform the clerk at (213) 894-2881.
Settlement Notification
If counsel received ADR-08 notice, Court will refer to Court Mediation Panel or private mediation at initial scheduling conference. Parties must discuss with clients and include preferences in Joint 26(f) Report. Parties shall participate in mediation no later than 45 days before the Final Pretrial Conference. Court dates will not be deferred to accommodate mediation.
Lead Counsel
Not specified.
Under Seal Filings
Not specified in JPS procedures.
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
Continuances: Granted only upon showing of good cause focusing on diligent work and prejudice. Must submit a DETAILED declaration as to the reason — continuances without detailed declaration will be rejected without notice. Trial dates are FIRM. No stipulations extending scheduling dates are effective unless approved by the Court. All stipulations must be accompanied by a DETAILED declaration. Stipulations not in compliance will be rejected without notice. Submit well in advance. Calendar conflicts: notify both of the judge's court clerks; appear before most senior judge first.
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AI & Style Preferences
Additional Notes
JPS procedures only — no civil standing order PDFs available in raw folder. Only other document is an order regarding criminal trial preparation. Trial hours: Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Trial exhibit preparation: exhibits with official tags delivered to CRD by 8:30 a.m. on the first day of trial. Joint jury instructions submitted not later than 2 court days prior to pretrial conference (or 1 week prior to trial if pretrial conference waived). ADR mediation must occur no later than 45 days before FPTC.
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