{"id":"a64fe36b-84c7-4cfc-3eb1-08ddece20de6","initials":"RGK","title":"District Judge","name":"R. Gary Klausner","titleType":"DJ","dirFirstName":"Robert","dirMiddleName":null,"dirLastName":"Klausner","dirNameSuffix":null,"division":"LA","courthouse":"RB","courtroom":"850","floor":"8","urlAlias":"honorable-r-gary-klausner","zoomLink":null,"zoomPhone":null,"zoomWebinarId":null,"zoomPasscode":null,"staffs":[{"title":"Courtroom Deputy Clerk","titleType":"CRD","name":"Joseph Remigio","email":null,"phone":null,"website":null,"publishedNotes":"The best way to contact the judge's courtroom deputy clerk is by email: joseph_remigio@cacd.uscourts.gov","sortOrder":6},{"title":"Court Reporter","titleType":"Reporter","name":"As Assigned","email":null,"phone":null,"website":null,"publishedNotes":null,"sortOrder":7}],"documents":[{"id":"bd53d48a-2904-41a4-748f-08dec0cdcbaa","name":"CIVIL COURT TRIAL ORDER (JUNE 2026).pdf","fileName":"CIVIL COURT TRIAL ORDER (JUNE 2026).pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","sortOrder":0},{"id":"c22dc02d-b47a-41b3-7490-08dec0cdcbaa","name":"STANDING ORDER ( JUNE 2026).pdf","fileName":"STANDING ORDER ( JUNE 2026).pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","sortOrder":0},{"id":"36239d2f-a5fe-476a-8f66-62e641066c84","name":"Criminal Order re Discovery ","fileName":"Order for Discovery and Inspection in Criminal Cases Before Judge R. Gary Klausner.pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","sortOrder":2},{"id":"833e7f0b-fc38-4798-8feb-1aed58fa3c57","name":"CRIMINAL Under Seal Procedures and Schedules","fileName":"CRIMINAL Under Seal Procedures and Schedules.pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","sortOrder":3},{"id":"d5c76cac-c444-435e-b419-daf6dcee21c1","name":"Digital Exhibit Tags","fileName":"Digital Exhibit Tags.wpd","fileType":"application/octet-stream","sortOrder":4},{"id":"b602e158-ce3e-4923-abad-4742c3ab3328","name":"ORDER FOR JURY TRIAL (JUNE 2022)","fileName":"ORDER FOR JURY TRIAL (JUNE 2022).pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","sortOrder":5}],"tentativeRulings":[],"webPage":{"webBlocks":[{"title":"Important Notice","content":"<ul><li><span style=\"font-size:small;\">PROPOSED ORDERS in MSWord (.doc/x) or WordPerfect (.wpd) format must be sent to rgk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">Please see the Judge's Standing Order (for Civil Cases) regarding procedures for under seal filing.&nbsp; </span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">For Criminal Cases: Judge Klausner participates in the Under Seal Pilot Program. See Instructions attached below.</span></span></li><li><div class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">Please see the Judge’s order regarding court or jury trials. These orders contain information regarding exhibit preparation, jury instructions, and verdict forms.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div></li><li><div class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">To obtain the services of a court certified interpreter on a civil case, please call the Interpreter’s Section at (213) 894-4370.</span></span></div></li><li><div class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">Questions about how to file documents using the Court's CM/ECF system should be directed to the help desk at (213) 894-0242.</span>&nbsp;</span></div></li><li><div class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\">Law clerk applicants should consult the Federal Law Clerk Information System website for future openings, deadlines, and application requirements available at: </span></span><a class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://oscar.uscourts.gov/\"><span style=\"color:#0000ff;font-size:small;\"><u>https://oscar.uscourts.gov/</u></span></a><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\"> Fall, Spring and Summer full-time externships are available to qualified law students. Extern applicants should mail the Court a cover letter, resume, 10-page writing sample, and a copy of law school transcripts. Please email rgk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov for any law clerk or extern position questions.</span></span></div></li></ul>","sortOrder":1,"position":"Top"},{"title":"Law and Motion Schedule","content":"<p class=\"ms-rteFontSize-3\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><strong class=\"ms-rteForeColor-2\">Counsel should pay special attention to Local Rules of Court and the Standing Orders regarding motion briefing (ie. motion notice timing, meet &amp; confer requirements, page counts, line spacing and word counts)</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><strong><u>Civil</u></strong> motions and proceedings are heard on: <b class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><strong>Mondays</strong></span></b><strong>:</strong> 9:00 a.m. (Movants shall set their motion hearing dates on the next Monday after the required 28 day notice period per local rules of Court).</span><br><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><strong><u>Criminal</u></strong> proceedings and motions are heard on: <b class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><strong>Mondays</strong></span></b><strong>:</strong> 10:00 a.m. (or 1:30 p.m. upon court approval)</span><br><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><strong><u>Trials</u></strong> generally commence on Tuesdays, at 9:00 a.m. the first day, then 8:30 a.m. on subsequent days.</span><br><span style=\"font-size:small;\">If Monday is a holiday, the next motion date is Tuesday following the Monday holiday. Opposition or reply papers due on a holiday Monday shall be filed the <strong><u>preceding</u></strong> Friday.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><strong>MOTION DATES ARE NOT RESERVED.</strong></span><br><span style=\"font-size:small;\">Discovery motions are to be calendared before the Magistrate Judge assigned.</span>&nbsp;<br><span style=\"font-size:small;\">Tentative rulings on motions are not issued. Telephonic and video appearances are NOT permitted.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><strong>SEALED FILINGS</strong></span><br><span style=\"font-size:small;\">CRIMINAL - follow former pilot program rules or see attachment</span><br><span style=\"font-size:small;\">CIVIL - follow local rules.</span></p>","sortOrder":2,"position":"Center"},{"title":"Judge's Procedures","content":"<ul><li><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><i>Ex parte</i> applications are <b class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><strong>ONLY</strong></span></b><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"> </span>for extraordinary relief. Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of <i>ex parte</i> applications. <i>See Mission Power Engineering Co. v. Continental Casualty Co., </i>883 F. Supp. 488 (C.D. Cal. 1995). <i>Ex Parte</i> applications are normally considered on the papers and are rarely set for hearing. If the Court finds that a hearing is necessary, the parties will be notified. Opposition papers are to be filed no later than 3:00 p.m. on the first business day following service of the application. Counsel will be notified by minute order of the Court’s ruling. Counsel shall <b class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><strong>NOT</strong></span></b> contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk regarding status.</span></div></li><li><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><span>If a calendar conflict exists wherein counsel is also scheduled to appear in another Central District (CACD) Judge's courtroom at the same time, or may be late due to an earlier appearance in another CACD Judge's courtroom, counsel shall immediately notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk by email in advance of the hearing date.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></div></li><li><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\">Continuances are granted only upon a strong showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be by motion, stipulation or application accompanied by a declaration setting forth detailed reasons for the requested continuance. The declaration <b class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><strong>shall</strong></span></b><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"> </span>also include whether there have been any prior requests for continuances and whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court. Stipulations extending dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. Requests for continuance should be submitted well in advance of the requested relief. Requests for continuance not in compliance with this Order or the Local Rules of Practice for the Central District of California will be denied.</span></div></li><li><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\">Telephone calls will <b class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><strong>NOT</strong></span></b><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"> </span>be returned regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations or proposed orders. Counsel may determine the status of any submitted motion, stipulation or proposed order by accessing the docket sheet via the internet through the PACER program. Telephone calls will <b class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><strong>NOT</strong></span></b><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"> </span>be returned if the information sought is available on the Court’s website, </span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><u>www.cacd.uscourts.gov</u></span></a>.</div></li><li><span style=\"font-size:small;\">Procedures for reserving electronic equipment are available on the Court’s web site under “Services”. If the equipment is not available from the Court, counsel shall request leave to bring electronic equipment into the courtroom. The request shall be made by a letter addressed to the Judge with 2 additional copies, referencing the case name and number, equipment, and vehicles transporting such equipment. Upon delivery of equipment to the Courthouse, the letter if approved shall be provided to Court Security for approval.</span> </li><li><span style=\"font-size:small;\">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 website (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) section referring to </span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-reporting-services/court-reporterrecorder-transcripts\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\"><u>Court Reporter/Recorder Transcripts</u></span></a><span style=\"font-size:small;\">.</span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\"> If you require an estimate of cost for the preparation of a transcript, contact the court reporter/recorder for the desired proceeding.&nbsp;</span><br>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">To determine the court reporter/recorder for a particular proceeding, go to the </span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/schedules\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\"><u>Court Reporter Schedule</u></span></a><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\"> web page and click on View by Date. Once you've determined the correct court reporter/recorder for the desired session, click on </span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://court.cacd.uscourts.gov/Cacd/CourtRepSched.nsf/Court%20Reporter%20Phone%20%26%20Email%20List?OpenView\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\"><u>Court Reporter Phone and Email List</u></span></a><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\"> for contact information.</span> </li><li><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">If counsel has received a \"Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program\" (form ADR-08) the Court will presumptively refer the case to the Court Mediation Panel or to private mediation at the time of the initial scheduling conference. See </span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/general-orders\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">General Order 11-10 § 5.1</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">. Counsel are directed to furnish and discuss this Notice with their clients in preparation for the parties' Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(f) conference. Counsel shall iinclude their shared or separate views regarding a preference for the Court Mediation Panel or private mediation, and when the mediation should occur, in the written report required by Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(f) and </span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/local-rules\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">Civil. L.R. 26-1</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">. Although not preferred, sometimes a Magistrate Judge may also be available for settlement conferences. For information about the Court's ADR Court-Directed ADR Program, please see </span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/general-orders\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">General Order 11-10</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">, which is located in the \"General Orders\" section on the home page and in the \"ADR\" page of the Court's website.</span>&nbsp;</li><li><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><span style=\"font-size:small;\">Requests for daily trial transcripts should be made through the Court Reporter. The request should be made at least 3 weeks before trial.</span><br>&nbsp;</div></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\"><strong>Voluminous Trial Materials &amp; Exhibits:</strong></span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">Arrangements for bringing voluminous trial materials or exhibits into the Courtroom through the Building Vehicle Loading Dock (if required) may be made through the Space &amp; Facilities (S&amp;F) Help Desk, at 213.894.1400. </span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">Before contacting S&amp;F for a required building security pass, prior approval of delivery time must be coordinated with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to Judge Klausner.&nbsp;</span> </li><li><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">Once approval from the Clerk is received, logistical delivery information must be provided to S&amp;F with adequate notice (at least one day) to create and issue required building security pass. </span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:small;\">Counsel and messengers who attempt to access building parking and loading dock without required pass will be denied entry and must utilize public entrances, located on Temple Street.</span></li></ul>","sortOrder":3,"position":"Center"},{"title":"Mandatory Chambers Copies","content":"<div>​<font size=\"2\">Mandatory chambers copies are NOT required at this time, unless specifically requested by the Court.\u00A0 Please refer to the Standing Order for details.<br /></font></div>","sortOrder":4,"position":"Left"}]},"dailyCalendars":[{"date":"2026-10-26","calendar":{"id":"9db9ccc3-7489-4248-6d56-08df30846ac8","fileName":"26-10-26, rgk, Calendar.pdf","fileType":"application/pdf","isCrBenchDuty":false,"isCrDocDuty":false,"isCvDuty":false,"isCvb":false}},{"date":"2026-10-27","calendar":{"id":"37fc4305-3b9f-4301-1736-08df311a9230","fileName":null,"fileType":null,"isCrBenchDuty":false,"isCrDocDuty":false,"isCvDuty":false,"isCvb":false}}],"motionCalendars":{"calendars":[],"hasMore":false,"nextStartDate":null}}