1. Civil Motions, including discovery motions, are heard in person on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 750 in the Roybal Federal Building. It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (CRD) prior to filing the motion. The Court reserves the right to continue motions sua sponte or decide them on the papers without oral argument. (See Local Civil Rule 7-15.) A party may request a telephonic or Zoom appearance at least seven (7) court days in advance of the hearing date by sending an e-mail request to chambers (AYP_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) and copying all other parties on the email. Counsel and parties should not assume a hearing will be held remotely unless and until the Court grants such a request.
2. Pro Se Motions are to be filed without requesting a hearing date. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary and, if so, will set a hearing date.
3. Discovery Motions are to be scheduled before the Magistrate Judge, if referred by the District Judge. Strict compliance with Local Civil Rule 37 et seq. is required. Counsel should pay particular attention to Local Civil Rules 7-3, 37-1, and 37-2.4. Motions not in compliance with the Local Rules are subject to rejection. Before a party may file a discovery motion, Judge Park mandates a telephonic informal discovery conference, as discussed in Section 3 of the Judge's Procedures below. Most informal discovery conferences are conducted via telephone or Zoom. The CRD will provide the telephonic dial-in information or Zoom link in advance of the hearing.
4. Criminal Motions are scheduled as required. The parties must contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule all such motions.
","sortOrder":2,"position":"Center"},{"title":"Judge's Procedures","content":"1. Filings: All papers filed with the Court shall comply with the Local Rules for the Central District of California, including Local Civil Rules 7 and 11, and Local Criminal Rule 12. Requests to extend any scheduled filing date (either by ex parte application or stipulation) must be filed at least five (5) court days prior to the scheduled date. Extensions are not allowed absent permission by the Court given on a showing of good cause.
2. Continuances: Requests to extend any deadlines (either by ex parte application or stipulation) must be filed at least five (5) court days prior to the scheduled date. The Court applies the same standard of good cause to all extension requests—whether opposed or jointly requested. Good cause requires a specific, detailed, and non-conclusory showing of diligence from the outset of the case, describing: (1) all relevant work previously done (including when each item was completed); (2) all relevant work that remains to be done; (3) why the remaining work could not previously have been done (including efforts made to complete each remaining item); and (4) why the amount of time requested is needed to complete the remaining work.
3. Mandatory Telephonic Conference for Discovery Disputes: Discovery disputes often may be resolved without the need for formal motion papers. To facilitate the just and expedient resolution of discovery disputes and to conserve the parties' and Court's resources, the Court requires the parties to follow the following procedure for filing discovery motions. This procedure does not apply to ex parte applications or to cases in which a party to a discovery dispute is in custody.
First, 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.
Once the parties have determined that they have reached an impasse, as soon as practical, the movant must a file a Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference (\"Joint Report\") and email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, providing the following information: (1) a statement requesting a telephonic conference, including at least three proposed dates and times agreeable to the parties and the two dates of the parties' meet-and-confer efforts to resolve the dispute without Court intervention; and (2) a brief, neutral statement of the discovery dispute, the parties' respective positions, and the specific relief requested. Please attach the discovery requests and responses at issue, if applicable. 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. No argument shall be included in the Joint Report. Joint Report shall not exceed four (4) pages. When filing the Joint Report, counsel is directed to use the \"Discovery Motions - Order re Discovery Matter\" event.
If the movant is unable to obtain the cooperation of the opposing party with respect to (1) satisfying the parties’ joint obligation to meet and confer twice in an effort to resolve the dispute, and/or (2) completing its portion of the Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference, the movant unilaterally may submit (cc’ing all other parties) its portion of the Request for an Informal Discovery Conference, which shall be accompanied by an under-oath declaration from the movant’s attorney, or the movant him/herself if in pro per, detailing all of the movant’s efforts to comply with these requirements and the results of such efforts. The opposing party shall, within twenty-four hours after receipt of the unilateral submission, submit (cc’ing all other parties) its portion of the Request for an Informal Discovery Conference, accompanied by an under-oath declaration from its counsel, or the opposing party him/herself if in pro per, responding to the movant’s allegations regarding non-cooperation. After review of these submissions, the Court will instruct the parties regarding the process that will follow.
Discovery motions shall not be filed until the Court has conducted a pre-motion telephonic conference unless the movant has obtained leave of Court. The Court may strike any discovery motion violating this procedure.
4. Calendar Conflicts: While the Court expects that counsel will conduct themselves professionally and will not deliberately schedule any proceeding when counsel are unavailable, a “Notice of Unavailability” has no legal effect and should not be filed. To request a change of hearing date because of a calendar conflict, the parties shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk via email as soon as the need to reschedule a hearing is discovered, and no later than five court days before the scheduled proceeding. Counsel shall attempt to secure opposing counsel’s agreement to stipulate to a new date and submit a stipulation and proposed order no later than five court days before the scheduled hearing. If a stipulation is not forthcoming, the request shall be made by ex parte application.
5. Stipulated Protective Orders: Stipulated protective orders must satisfy Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Ninth Circuit’s standards for protective orders, and the Local Rules of this Court. The Court may enter a protective order only upon a showing of good cause. Kamakana v. City and Cnty. of Honolulu, 447 F. 3d. 1172, 1176 (9th Cir., 2006) (parties must make a “particularized showing” under Rule 26(c) good cause requirement for the Court to enter a protective order). In addition, the Court will not enter a protective order that provides for the automatic sealing of all confidential documents. Absent unusual circumstances, the parties shall prepare their protective orders based on the model protective order that is available for download under the tab above labeled “Orders and Additional Documents”. When the parties submit a protective order, a redline also shall be filed showing all differences between the submitted order and model order. If counsel do not make any changes to the model order, a statement so signifying shall be filed. Parties are directed to ensure that particularized categories of documents or information are identified in Section 1(B). Counsel shall email Chambers the proposed stipulated protective order in Microsoft Word format. Failure to comply with the requirements in this paragraph will result in denial of the stipulated protective order without prejudice.
6. Ex Parte Applications: A party seeking ex parte relief 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 two court days following service. The Court generally will not rule on an ex parte application for at least two court days after the party subject to the requested order has been served unless service is excused. Opposing counsel should advise the Courtroom Deputy Clerk as soon as possible whether their client intends to oppose the ex parte application. The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and usually does not set these matters for hearing. 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). Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of ex parte applications. 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 been or will be taken to provide the person in custody with prompt notice.
7. Tentative Rulings: The Court rarely issues tentative rulings before hearings. If so, they are typically emailed to counsel the day before the hearing. If both parties notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk that they submit on the tentative ruling, the hearing will be vacated.
8. Under-Seal Documents: Parties shall make every effort to limit the number and volume of under-seal filings. In most circumstances, parties should seek to file under seal only the specific exhibits or documents for which there is a valid basis for filing under seal. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 79-5.2.2, except in sealed civil cases, “no document may be filed under seal without prior approval by the Court.” When seeking the Court’s approval for an under seal filing, the submitting party shall comply with the procedures established in Local Civil Rule 79-5.2.2(a). Because documents filed under seal are only visible on CM/ECF or PACER to Court personnel and the party that filed the document, a party electronically filing a document under seal may not rely on the Court’s CM/ECF system to effect service as provided in Local Civil Rule 5-3.2.1. Therefore, documents filed electronically under seal must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5. Additionally, at the time of filing, the documents filed electronically under seal must be accompanied either by a Proof of Service in the form required by Local Civil Rule 5-3.1.2 or a declaration explaining why service is not required. The submission of documents for in camera review is governed by Local Civil Rule 79-6.
9. Settlement Conferences: Please contact the CRD at AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to coordinate. Judge Park’s preferred days for Settlement Conferences are Tuesdays or Thursdays. A one-hour organizational call will be held via telephone or Zoom before the Settlement Conference. Settlement Conferences are held in person unless prior approval is granted for remote attendance. A request for Zoom appearance shall be made seven (7) days before the Settlement Conference. Parties must have settlement authority.
10. Duty to Notify of Settlement: Counsel must advise the Court immediately if the case or any pending matter has been resolved.
11. Communication with the Court: Counsel shall not initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with appropriate inquiries. Inquiring about the status of a ruling or contacting the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to continue a proceeding are not appropriate. The preferred method of communication with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk is by email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email. To facilitate communication with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, counsel should list their email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.
12. Chambers Copies: Mandatory chambers copies are required, unless otherwise notified by the Court.
13. Telephonic or Zoom Appearances: Where the Court orders an in-person appearance, Zoom or telephonic appearances are allowed only on prior approval of the Court upon a showing of good cause. Any party who wishes to appear at a hearing telephonically must make such a request at least seven (7) court days before the hearing by emailing the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and copying opposing counsel.
14. Special Appearances: The Court does not permit special appearances. Counsel of record shall appear at all court proceedings.
15. Interpreters: If needed, it is the responsibility of the parties to obtain the services of an interpreter by contacting the Interpreter's Office at (213) 894-4599. If the government is the moving party, the government should contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
16. Electronic Equipment in Court: Counsel should contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding procedures for using or bringing electronic equipment into the courtroom.
17. Criminal E-Filing Pilot Project Requirements: In accordance with General Order 19-01, counsel are directed to email all electronically filed documents to: AYP_CrimDuty@cacd.uscourts.gov. Additionally, the following practices must be followed:
The subject line of the email must include the following information: the generic name, case number, title, and date filed, as follows (example): USA v. Search Warrant - 2:26-mj-0026 - Application for a Search Warrant filed on 2/20/2026.
To ensure efficient handling and clear communication, please submit only one case and one warrant per email. • When submitting the same affidavit for multiple related warrants, please include a numerical sequence (such as \"1 of 4,\" \"2 of 4,\" etc.) in the subject line to the email submitting each warrant.
Federal law enforcement agents and the U.S. Attorney's Office shall advise the Courtroom Deputy Clerk in advance of the anticipated submission of lengthy affidavits in support of warrants, criminal complaints, and other applications for the Court's review.
Document Duty E-Filing Requirements: The government will email documents, including any proposed orders in Microsoft Word, to the Judge's criminal duty mailbox AYP_CrimDuty@cacd.uscourts.gov. Please note that this email address is to be used for criminal document duty matters only and should not be used for any other purpose. Criminal document duty documents submitted to the Chambers email (AYP_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) will be rejected and not considered by the Court. Please use the correct email box when submitting criminal document duty documents.
Once it is determined that the documents are in compliance, Chambers will contact the agent telephonically to swear out any necessary warrants. • Please ensure that Judge Park’s name and the correct date are on the documents.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN PROCESSING.
18. Transcripts: For general information on how to order a transcript of any reported or digitally recorded proceeding, please contact (213) 894-3015 or visit the Court's website (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) section referring to Court Reporter/Recorder Transcript.
19. Electronic Document Submission System: Litigants who are not represented by attorneys may now submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System (\"EDSS\") instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. EDSS is not the same as filing documents electronically in the Court's CM/ECF System. Registration is not required in order to use EDSS and you do not need a PACER account; only internet access and an email address are required. Attorneys may not use EDSS to submit documents on behalf of their clients. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Court's website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss.
20. Artificial Intelligence: Counsel and parties are reminded of their obligations under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 and the representations to the Court that are made by signing a paper filing with the Court.
21. Externships:\r\nJudge Park welcomes applications from law students for externships in chambers during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
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