Use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in Court Filings
\r\n\tCounsel 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 filed with the Court.\r\n
","sortOrder":1,"position":"Top"},{"title":"Law and Motion Schedule","content":"• Civil Motions: Unless otherwise directed by the Court, civil motions are heard on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Counsel should check the Closed Motion Dates before filing a motion; otherwise, it is unnecessary to clear a civil motion hearing date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (CRD) before filing a motion. The Court may continue a motion sua sponte or take a motion under submission without oral argument at any time. See Local Rule 7-15. Hearings are held IN PERSON by default, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. A party may request a Zoom appearance by sending an email request to chambers (DSR_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov), showing GOOD CAUSE for the request. Such email must be sent no later than three Court days before the scheduled hearing and all other counsel of record in the case must be copied on the email. Counsel and parties should not assume a hearing will be held remotely, however, unless and until the Court grants such a request.
• Criminal Motions: In criminal cases, the parties must contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to schedule hearings on motions or applications.
• Pro Se Prisoners: In a civil case involving an individual in federal or state custody, the moving party must file the motion without requesting a hearing date. The Court will review the moving papers to determine whether a hearing is necessary, or if instead the matter can be considered based on the moving and opposition papers timely filed. In either case, the Court will issue an order setting a schedule for opposition and reply papers.
","sortOrder":2,"position":"Center"},{"title":"Judge's Procedures","content":"Discovery Motions: Discovery motions are to be scheduled before the Magistrate Judge only if referred by the District Judge. Counsel and parties are advised to review the procedures and standing orders of the assigned District Judge before filing any discovery motion. Strict compliance with Local Rule 37 is required. The Court may take any motion under submission without oral argument. See Local Rule 7-15.
Informal Discovery Conferences: If, after compliance with Local Rule 37-1, the parties are at an impasse but believe an informal discovery conference with the Court may assist them in resolving their discovery dispute more efficiently than via formal motion under Local Rule 37-2, et seq., the parties may contact the CRD to request an informal discovery conference with the Court. Such informal discovery conference does not toll or stay any applicable deadlines to complete discovery, however, so parties are encouraged to conduct discovery diligently and resolve any discovery disputes promptly.
Tentative Rulings: If there is a tentative ruling, it will be provided to counsel by email from the CRD or at the time counsel checks in with the CRD.
Extensions or Continuances: To request a continuance of any scheduled court proceeding or an extension of time for any deadline set by this Court, the parties should submit a signed stipulation and proposed order. Please note that this Court cannot continue dates established in the District Judge’s Scheduling Order, including the discovery cutoff, so any such relief must be sought from the District Judge. If it is necessary to file an Ex Parte Application to seek a continuance, the application must comply with Local Civil Rule 7-11 and Local Civil Rule 7-19 and must contain opposing counsel's position. A proposed order for continuance or extension must include all future dates impacted by the requested continuance or extension, for example, dates for opposition, reply, or hearing. A party proceeding pro se is not required to include a proposed order with a requested continuance or extension.
Ex Parte Applications: Strict compliance with Local Rule 7-19 is required. Any opposition should be served and filed within 24 hours of applicant’s oral notice. Conformed paper copies of the filed Ex Parte Application and any opposition should be delivered directly to the Court’s chamber’s-copy box on the 12th floor of the Roybal courthouse on the day of filing. Ex Parte Applications will ordinarily be decided on the papers without oral argument. The Court will notify the parties if it desires a hearing.
Please note that other than simple applications for extensions of time or to enlarge the page limitation on briefs or memoranda of points and authorities, Ex Parte Applications are reserved for extraordinary situations. See Mission Power Engineering Co. v. Continental Cas. Co., 883 F.Supp. 488 (C.D. Cal. 1995). Please further note that, absent an emergency, Ex Parte Applications are not an acceptable method of bringing a discovery dispute to the attention of the Court.
Form of Proposed Order. All proposed orders approving stipulated protective orders must be submitted (1) in Word format, and (2) with the full text of the stipulated protective order.
Settlement Conferences: If a case has been referred to the Magistrate Judge for settlement proceedings pursuant to ADR Procedure No. 1, the parties must contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to obtain available dates for settlement conferences. Settlement conferences commence at 9:00 a.m. When setting the settlement conference, the Court usually will set two dates: the settlement conference itself, and an initial telephonic or video conference with counsel only to discuss the logistics of the settlement conference. Counsel requesting a settlement conference therefore should be prepared to select two dates when contacting the Court to schedule settlement proceedings.
Under Seal Procedures: Compliance with Local Rule 79-5.2 is required. Because documents filed under seal are visible on CM/ECF or Pacer only to the filing party and to Court personnel, 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 Rule 5-3.2.1. Documents filed electronically under seal must be served in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5. Documents filed electronically under seal must be accompanied by either a Proof of Service in the form required by Local 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 Rule 79-6.
Social Security Appeals: For any social security appeal filed on or after December 1, 2022, the parties must comply in full with the time limits set forth in the Supplemental Rules for Social Security Actions. The Court will entertain reasonable extension requests in appropriate circumstances -- particularly when the parties wish to engage in meaningful settlement discussions before final briefing and adjudication of the claims. Neither party's opening briefing may exceed 15 pages in length. Plaintiff's reply brief, if any, may not exceed 5 pages in length. As noted below, a mandatory chambers copy of the certified administrative record must be submitted to the Court's drop box.
Communication with the Court: Counsel and parties are not allowed to initiate contact with the Court’s Law Clerks by telephone or any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy by email at DSR_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with appropriate inquiries. Inquiring about the status of a ruling is generally not an appropriate inquiry. Rather, inquiries regarding the status of a motion, stipulation, or proposed order should be made by checking the docket. If the information does not timely appear on the docket when expected, counsel and parties may sparingly contact the Courtroom Deputy for status inquiries.
Transcripts: For information on ordering transcripts of a reported or digitally recorded proceeding, the parties should refer to Court Reporting Services.
Interpreters: It is the responsibility of the parties to obtain interpreter services in civil matters when necessary. If the government is the moving party, it shall contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to arrange for an interpreter. For further guidance, the parties are referred to Interpreter Services.
For any motion, application, or other request for relief in a case in which Judge Roberts presided over the defendant's initial appearance, please email a courtesy copy to chambers at DSR_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, as the Court will not otherwise receive notice of the filing.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN A DELAY IN PROCESSING.
The Court requires mandatory chambers copies of the following to be delivered to Judge Roberts’s drop box, located outside Suite 1200 on the 12th Floor of the Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, by close of business on the Court day after e-filing. Chambers copies do not need to be bluebacked.
Social Security Appeals: All Certified Administrative Records.
Civil Rights, Habeas, and Discovery Matters: Motion papers (moving papers, oppositions, replies, and any supporting evidence) if the document exceeds 10 pages. Exhibits must be tabbed.
If mailing a courtesy copy, please address as follows:
Clerk to Judge Daniel S. Roberts
Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
255 E. Temple Street, Suite 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Electronic copies of proposed orders shall be uploaded via CM/ECF using the “Utilities – Proposed Orders to Chambers” event. All proposed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
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