EFFECTIVE JULY 23, 2026: The Court has amended its Standing Order for Newly Assigned Civil Cases to include additional provisions governing AI usage, class action settlements and Mandatory Chambers Copies. The amended Standing Order applies to all cases pending before this Court as of July 23, 2026. Parties may refer to the redline version of the Standing Order on this website to identify the specific revisions implemented.
CIVIL matters are heard on Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
CRIMINAL matters are heard on Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
NOTE: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 and Wednesday, November 4, 2026 are open for scheduling motions
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 Friday in a given week is a holiday, the Court will NOT have a Friday calendar. The next available hearing date will be the following Friday.
Rule 56 Motions: Before filing Rule 56 motions, parties must review and comply with the Court's Scheduling Order and Standing Order for Motions for Summary Judgment, which sets forth the briefing schedule and specific requirements for joint briefing and filing such motions. The parties’ Joint Brief must be filed no later than six (6) weeks before the scheduled hearing date.
All other Motions: Must be noticed, served, and filed not later than twenty-eight (28) days before the hearing date. See Local Rule 6-1. Opposition papers must be filed and served not later than twenty-one (21) days before the hearing date. Reply papers must be filed and served not later than fourteen (14) days before the hearing date. See Local Rule 7-9, 7-10.
Settlement: Counsel must notify the Court at least two (2) weeks before the scheduled hearing if the parties are conducting settlement discussions that may render the motion moot and must notify the Court immediately if a settlement is reached. A belated settlement notice wastes scarce judicial resources and may subject the offending parties to sanctions.
Tentative Rulings: Tentatives, if issued, are typically made available (i) the afternoon before the hearing between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on this webpage, or (ii) thirty (30) minutes before the hearing in the courtroom. A tentative ruling does not represent the final decision of the Court, and the parties are strictly prohibited from filing it as an exhibit in any case. If all parties submit on the tentative ruling, please advise the Courtroom Deputy, and the Court may waive appearances.
Notice of Appearance: Counsel planning to appear at a hearing must file a Notice of Appearance at least one week in advance of the hearing. The failure to timely file a Notice of Appearance may result in counsel’s inability to appear.
Remote Appearances. The court may permit appearances by telephone or video conference upon a showing that a personal appearance will cause hardship. If you wish to appear remotely by telephone or video conference, you must: email the Courtroom Deputy Clerk and copy opposing counsel at least three (3) court days in advance of the scheduled appearance and provide a detailed statement of hardship.
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