{"id":"27467424-fabb-4ced-3ea0-08ddece20de6","initials":"JGB","title":"District Judge","name":"Jesus G. Bernal","titleType":"DJ","dirFirstName":"Jesus","dirMiddleName":null,"dirLastName":"Bernal","dirNameSuffix":null,"division":"RS","courthouse":"RS","courtroom":"1","floor":"2","urlAlias":"honorable-jesus-g-bernal","zoomLink":"https://cacd-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1608160971?pwd=eC9HS0hlb0dQdW1vQVA2Um9VQlpyQT09","zoomPhone":"669-254-5252","zoomWebinarId":"160 816 0971","zoomPasscode":"311094","staffs":[{"title":"Courtroom Deputy Clerk","titleType":"CRD","name":"Maynor Galvez","email":"Maynor_Galvez@cacd.uscourts.gov","phone":"951-328-2254","website":null,"publishedNotes":null,"sortOrder":6}],"documents":[{"id":"5970aa35-f379-447a-1bda-08dee67d17de","name":"Bernal Standing Order_Revised 7.16.26.pdf","fileName":"Bernal Standing Order_Revised 7.16.26.pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","sortOrder":0},{"id":"f9b28eed-1ea8-4d55-6c14-08df30812225","name":"CIVIL TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER.pdf","fileName":"CIVIL TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER.pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","sortOrder":0},{"id":"337d84d6-9a6a-4335-487e-08df2f987860","name":"ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE Redacted.pdf","fileName":"ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE Redacted.pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","sortOrder":0}],"tentativeRulings":[],"webPage":{"webBlocks":[{"title":"Important Notice","content":null,"sortOrder":1,"position":"Top"},{"title":"Law and Motion Schedule","content":"Civil matters are heard on <strong>Mondays</strong> at <strong>9:00 a.m.</strong><br />Criminal matters are heard on <strong>Mondays</strong> at <strong>2:00 p.m.</strong><br />(If Monday is a holiday, the next motion date is the following Monday.)<br /><strong>It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the court clerk prior to filing the motion. </strong>","sortOrder":2,"position":"Center"},{"title":"Judge's Procedures","content":"<ul><li>Discovery motions are to be calendared before the Magistrate Judge.</li><li>Tentative rulings are not issued.</li><li>Ex parte applications are considered on the papers and are not usually set for hearing. Counsel's attention is directed to Local Rule 7-19. If counsel do not intend to oppose the ex parte application, counsel must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by telephone. Any opposition to an ex parte application should be filed within 24 hours of receipt of the ex parte application.</li><li>Continuances and special requests must be approved by the Court, and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause. Counsel must make such requests in pleading form by submitting a stipulation and a proposed order to the clerk's office at least one week in advance. Refer to Local Rules 7-1 and 7-11 for proper format.</li><li>Unless requested to do so, counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means. All inquiries are to be made directly through the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.</li><li>Counsel shall not contact court personnel to inquire about the status of a motion, stipulation or proposed order.</li><li>If there is a calendar conflict, counsel are to notify the court clerk prior to the date of the conflict.</li><li>Counsel are to request permission through the Courtroom Deputy Clerk before bringing or using any audio, video or electronic equipment in the courtroom.</li><li>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 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-reporting-services/court-reporterrecorder-transcripts\">Court Reporter/Recorder Transcripts</a>. If you require an estimate of cost for the preparation of a transcript, contact the court reporter/recorder for the desired proceeding.<br>To determine the court reporter/recorder for a particular proceeding, go to the Court Reporter Schedule web page and click on View by Date. Once you've determined the correct court reporter/recorder for the desired session, click on Court Reporter Phone and Email list for contact information.</li><li>Questions regarding law clerk/extern positions should be directed to chambers at <a href=\"mailto:JGB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov\">JGB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov</a>.</li><li>Counsel in civil cases are to obtain the services of an interpreter, if one is needed.</li><li>Remote Appearances: Counsel may appear remotely for all motion hearings by following the instructions on the Court website for Zoom appearances. Counsel who intends to appear remotely must file a notice of intent to appear remotely at least two business days in advance of the hearing. Hearings on motions for preliminary injunctions are excluded from this rule; counsel must attend preliminary injunction hearings in person unless counsel seeks, for good cause, leave to appear remotely not less than one week in advance of the hearing.</li><li>The Court does not have a criminal standing order. Parties in criminal proceedings should refer to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Court's Standing Order.</li><li>Proposed orders are required to be emailed in Word format to <a href=\"mailto:JGB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov\">JGB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov</a>.</li></ul>","sortOrder":3,"position":"Center"},{"title":"Mandatory Chambers Copies","content":"<p>​<strong>The Court requires ONE mandatory chambers copy of ONLY the following filed documents:&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Civil matters:</strong> Motions and related documents (opposition, replies, exhibits); ex parte applications and related documents oppositions and exhibits); and Joint Rule 26(f) reports;<br><strong>Criminal matters:</strong> All motions and related documents and exhibits; plea agreements(s); and <strong>sentencing memorandum and objections to the pre-sentence reports</strong>.<br>Counsel shall provide such conformed mandatory chambers copies by delivering to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 1 on the 2nd floor or by mailing to:&nbsp;3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA 92501, Attn: Judge Bernal - Chambers Copy.</p>","sortOrder":4,"position":"Left"}]},"dailyCalendars":[{"date":"2026-10-26","calendar":{"id":"3fac91ae-896a-4191-241f-08df3158b53b","fileName":"26-10-26, jgb, Calendar.pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","isCrBenchDuty":false,"isCrDocDuty":false,"isCvDuty":false,"isCvb":false}},{"date":"2026-10-27","calendar":{"id":"df7aa5ba-1a09-480c-e3c2-08df30a2845c","fileName":null,"fileType":null,"isCrBenchDuty":false,"isCrDocDuty":false,"isCvDuty":false,"isCvb":false}}],"motionCalendars":{"calendars":[{"date":"2026-11-02","cv":"Closed","cr":"Closed"},{"date":"2026-11-09","cv":"Closed","cr":"Closed"},{"date":"2026-11-16","cv":"Closed","cr":"Available"},{"date":"2026-11-23","cv":"Closed","cr":"Available"},{"date":"2026-11-30","cv":"Closed","cr":"Closed"}],"hasMore":true,"nextStartDate":"2026-12-01"}}