BOND/BAIL HEARINGS: Are set before the Magistrate Judge. A hearing re APPLICATION FOR REVIEW/RECONSIDERATION OF ORDER SETTING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE/DETENTION being sought before Judge Hwang, MUST be cleared by the Court. Parties are to alert the Courtroom Deputy if a hearing is needed.
Media Requests: Neither Judge Hwang nor her CRD will respond to requests from the media. Media should refer to the Central District website for information and instructions on how to communicate with the Court. Reminders: no streaming, no taking videos, no photographs and no recordings in the courtroom.
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CRIMINAL matters are heard on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. ALL HEARINGS SHALL PROCEED IN PERSON, UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED BY THE COURT.
Scheduling Motions. It is NOT necessary to clear a hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) before filing a motion. Before filing motions, the parties must check the section of this webpage regarding Closed Motion Dates to make sure the hearing date has not been closed. If a motion is calendared for a date that is closed or becomes unavailable on the Court’s calendar, the Court will issue a minute order continuing the motion to a date that is available. If the Wednesday in a given week is a holiday, the Court will NOT have a Wednesday calendar. The next available hearing date will be the following Wednesday.
Duty to Notify of Settlement. Counsel must advise the Court immediately if (1) the case or any pending matter has been resolved or (2) a motion is pending, and the parties are engaged in serious negotiations that appear likely to resolve the case or the pending motion. Failure to provide timely filed notice of settlement may result in sanctions.
Rule 56 Motions. Before filing Rule 56 motions, parties must review and comply with the Court’s Standing Order for Civil Cases, which differs from the Local Rules and sets forth specific requirements for joint briefing and filing such motions.
Continuances or Extensions of Time. Continuances are granted only on a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be made before the date to be continued and by motion or stipulation, along with a proposed order. Motions and stipulations must be accompanied by a detailed declaration setting forth the specific reasons for the requested continuance and the precise deadline(s) the parties propose. The declaration also should state whether there have been any previous requests for continuances; whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court; what efforts were made to meet the existing deadline; and what, if any, prejudice would result if the request is denied. Stipulations extending dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. Continuances will not be granted routinely.
Stipulations. When seeking approval of a stipulation, counsel are reminded to email the proposed order in Microsoft Word to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Once a stipulation has been approved and filed, the information may be obtained by checking the docket on PACER. Telephonic inquiries regarding the status of a stipulation, as well as a motion, may not be returned.
Ex Parte Applications (Including Temporary Restraining Orders and Applications for Injunctive Relief). A party seeking ex parte relief, including a temporary restraining order, must comply with Local Rule 7-19. The applicant must notify the other party (or parties) that opposing papers are to be filed no later than forty-eight (48) hours following service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after service, whichever is later. The opposing party should advise the CRD, at yolanda_skipper@cacd.uscourts.gov, as soon as possible whether it intends to oppose the ex parte application. Reply briefs in support of ex parte applications are not permitted. The parties should not assume that an unopposed ex parte application will be granted, and a last-minute application (or stipulation) that is denied will not serve to relieve a party of an underlying obligation (e.g., a soon-to-expire deadline). The Court generally considers ex parte applications on the papers. Judge Hwang will determine whether a hearing is necessary after she reviews the application and all pleadings filed. Counsel will be notified if a hearing is required. Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications.
Discovery Matters. All discovery matters are referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge and to be calendared before the Magistrate Judge. All documents relating to discovery matters must include the words “DISCOVERY MATTER” in the caption to ensure proper routing. Counsel must follow the Magistrate Judge’s procedures for scheduling matters for hearing.
No Contact with Chambers. Neither counsel nor a party shall contact the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may contact the CRD, at yolanda_skipper@cacd.uscourts.gov, with appropriate inquiries and must include all counsel in such communications.
Electronic Filing. Counsel shall e-file all original civil and criminal filings pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3), Local Rule 5-4, and this Court’s relevant Standing Orders.
Under Seal Filings. For civil documents, please refer to the Local Rules 79-5. For criminal documents, please refer to the pilot program procedures under “Orders and Additional documents” for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents.
Transcripts, Interpreters, and Technology. For information about transcripts, interpreter services, or use of court technology, please see the Central District Court website. In a civil case, it is counsel’s responsibility to arrange for the services of an interpreter. Counsel should contact the CRD in advance to request leave to bring electronic equipment into the courtroom and to receive instructions on how to obtain proper permission from the U.S. Marshals Service to do so. Information regarding use of the Court’s own courtroom technology is available on the Court’s website or by contacting the Courtroom Technology Help Desk at 213-894-3061.
Media Requests: Neither Judge Hwang nor her CRD will respond to requests from the media. Media should refer to the Central District website for information and instructions on how to communicate with the Court.
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