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United States District Court for the Central District of California

9th Circuit Los Angeles, California
Official Court Website

About This Court

Located in Los Angeles, the Central District of California is the most populous federal judicial district in the United States, serving a region of approximately 19 million residents across Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. It is part of the Ninth Circuit and handles the full range of federal civil and criminal matters arising from one of the nation's largest and most economically diverse metropolitan areas.

The district is known for its significant docket of intellectual property cases, entertainment and media litigation, complex civil matters, and immigration-related proceedings, reflecting the economic and demographic character of Southern California. The court operates divisions in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Santa Ana to serve its expansive geographic territory.

With 28 authorized Article III judgeships under statute, the court has operated with a substantially larger complement of active judges through senior judge participation and temporary assignments. Its scale and caseload make it one of the busiest federal district courts in the country.

Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence, along with the court's local rules. Bankruptcy cases are handled by the companion Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California.

Divisions

Western Division (Los Angeles), Southern Division (Santa Ana), Eastern Division (Riverside)

Caseload

The Central District carries one of the heaviest civil and criminal dockets in the federal system, with particular concentrations in intellectual property, entertainment law, securities fraud, immigration, and large-scale drug trafficking prosecutions.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice law in the State of California and must apply separately for admission to the bar of the Central District of California, including payment of the required admission fee.

Clerk's Office

255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 894-1565

Active Judges 40

Name Appointed By Confirmed Law School
Fernando Aenlle-Rocha Donald J. Trump 2020 University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Monica Almadani Joseph R. Biden 2023 Stanford Law School
Percy Anderson George W. Bush 2002 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Jesus Bernal Barack Obama 2012 Stanford Law School
Andre Birotte Barack Obama 2014 Pepperdine University School of Law (now Rick J. Caruso School of Law)
Stanley Blumenfeld Donald J. Trump 2020 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Cormac Carney George W. Bush 2003 Harvard Law School
David Carter William J. Clinton 1998 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Michelle Court Joseph R. Biden 2024 Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
Valerie Fairbank George W. Bush 2007 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Dale Fischer George W. Bush 2003 Harvard Law School
Michael Fitzgerald Barack Obama 2012 University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Maame Frimpong Joseph R. Biden 2021 Yale Law School
Sherilyn Garnett Joseph R. Biden 2022 Harvard Law School
Dolly Gee Barack Obama 2009 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Philip Gutierrez George W. Bush 2007 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Terry Hatter Jimmy Carter 1979 University of Chicago Law School
John Holcomb Donald J. Trump 2020 Harvard Law School
Wesley Hsu Joseph R. Biden 2023 Yale Law School
Anne Hwang Joseph R. Biden 2024 University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Kenly Kato Joseph R. Biden 2023 Harvard Law School
Robert Klausner George W. Bush 2002 Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
John Kronstadt Barack Obama 2011 Yale Law School
Consuelo Marshall Jimmy Carter 1980 Howard University School of Law
Serena Murillo Joseph R. Biden 2024 Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
Fernando Olguin Barack Obama 2012 University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Virginia Phillips William J. Clinton 1999 University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Dean Pregerson William J. Clinton 1996 University of California, Davis, School of Law
Mark Scarsi Donald J. Trump 2020 Georgetown University Law Center
James Selna George W. Bush 2003 Stanford Law School
Fred Slaughter Joseph R. Biden 2022 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Christina Snyder William J. Clinton 1997 Stanford Law School
Josephine Staton Barack Obama 2010 Harvard Law School
Sunshine Sykes Joseph R. Biden 2022 Stanford Law School
Cynthia Valenzuela Dixon Joseph R. Biden 2024 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Hernán Vera Joseph R. Biden 2023 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
John Walter George W. Bush 2002 Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
Stephen Wilson Ronald Reagan 1985 Brooklyn Law School
Otis Wright George W. Bush 2007 Southwestern University School of Law
George Wu George W. Bush 2007 University of Chicago Law School

Local Rules

508 local rules extracted from this court's published rules. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Civil Rules 445

Rule Title
L.R. 1-1 Applicability
L.R. 11-1 Signature of Counsel
L.R. 11-2 Facsimile Documents
L.R. 11-3 Documents Presented to the Court - Form and Format
L.R. 11-3.1 Legibility
L.R. 11-3.10 Translations Required
L.R. 11-3.1.1 Font
L.R. 11-3.2 Paper
L.R. 11-3.3 Pagination
L.R. 11-3.4 Original; Copies
L.R. 11-3.5 Pre-Punching of Documents
L.R. 11-3.6 Spacing
L.R. 11-3.6.1 Footnotes - Exception
L.R. 11-3.6.2 Real Property Description - Exception
L.R. 11-3.6.3 Corporate Surety Bonds - Exception
L.R. 11-3.7 Quotations
L.R. 11-3.8 Title Page
L.R. 11-3.9 Citations
L.R. 11-3.9.1 Acts of Congress
L.R. 11-3.9.2 Regulations
L.R. 11-3.9.3 Cases
L.R. 11-4 Copies
L.R. 11-4.1 In General
L.R. 11-4.1.1 Electronically Filed Documents
L.R. 11-4.1.2 Non-Electronically Filed Documents [DELETED]
L.R. 11-4.2 Three-Judge Court
L.R. 11-4.3 Carbon Copies [DELETED]
L.R. 11-4.4 Conformed Copy
L.R. 11-4.5 Request for Conformed Copy
L.R. 11-5 Exhibits to Documents
L.R. 11-5.1 Nonpaper Physical Exhibits to Documents
L.R. 11-5.2 Paper Exhibits to Documents – Attachment and Numbering
L.R. 11-5.3 Exhibit Numbers on Paper Exhibits to Documents
L.R. 11-5.4 Size of Paper Exhibits to Documents
L.R. 11-5.5 Small Paper Exhibits to Documents
L.R. 11-6 Points and Authorities - Trial Briefs - Length
L.R. 11-6.1 Points and Authorities - Trial Briefs - Length
L.R. 11-6.2 Certificate of Compliance
L.R. 11-7 Appendices
L.R. 11-8 Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
L.R. 11-9 Sanctions
L.R. 1-2 General Orders
L.R. 1-3 Applicability of Rules to Persons Appearing Without Attorneys
L.R. 1-4 Definitions
L.R. 15-1 Separate Document
L.R. 15-2 Complete Document
L.R. 15-3 Date of Service
L.R. 16-1 Applicability
L.R. 16-10 Trial Brief
L.R. 16-11 Waiver of Pretrial
L.R. 16-11.1 Procedure on Waiver
L.R. 16-11.2 Preparation for Trial
L.R. 16-11.3 Guideline for Granting Waiver
L.R. 16-12 Exemptions
L.R. 16-13 Representation at Conferences
L.R. 16-14 Modification of Scheduling Orders and Pretrial Orders
L.R. 16-15 Policy Re Settlement & ADR
L.R. 16-15.1 Proceedings Mandatory
L.R. 16-15.2 Time for Proceedings
L.R. 16-15.3 Court-Ordered Proceedings
L.R. 16-15.4 Suggested ADR Procedures
L.R. 16-15.5 Requirements for ADR Procedures
L.R. 16-15.6 Optional Requirements for ADR Procedures
L.R. 16-15.7 Report of Settlement
L.R. 16-15.8 Confidentiality
L.R. 16-15.9 Rule Non-Exclusive
L.R. 16-2 Meeting of Counsel Before Final Pretrial Conference
L.R. 16-2.1 Subject Matter Jurisdiction
L.R. 16-2.2 Stipulation to Facts
L.R. 16-2.3 Disclosure of Exhibits
L.R. 16-2.4 Disclosure of Witnesses
L.R. 16-2.5 Expert Witnesses
L.R. 16-2.6 Evidentiary Matters
L.R. 16-2.7 Depositions
L.R. 16-2.8 Contentions of Law and Fact
L.R. 16-2.9 Settlement
L.R. 16-3 Disclosure of Graphic and Illustrative Material
L.R. 16-4 Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law
L.R. 16-4.1 Claims and Defenses
L.R. 16-4.2 [Abrogated]
L.R. 16-4.3 Bifurcation of Issues
L.R. 16-4.4 Jury Trial
L.R. 16-4.5 Attorneys' Fees
L.R. 16-4.6 Abandonment of Issues
L.R. 16-5 Witness List
L.R. 16-6 Exhibits
L.R. 16-6.1 Joint Exhibit List
L.R. 16-6.2 Enlarged Copies of Exhibits
L.R. 16-6.3 Objections to Exhibits
L.R. 16-6.4 Marking of Exhibits for Trial
L.R. 16-7 Final Pretrial Conference Order
L.R. 16-7.1 Lodging
L.R. 16-7.2 Form
L.R. 16-8 Final Pretrial Conference
L.R. 16-8.1 Unserved Parties
L.R. 16-8.2 Other Matters
L.R. 16-8.3 Setting of Trial Date
L.R. 16-9 Continuances
L.R. 17-1 Minors or Incompetents
L.R. 17-1.1 Minors or Incompetents - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
L.R. 17-1.2 Minors or Incompetents - Settlement of Claim of Minor or Incompetent
L.R. 17-1.3 Minors or Incompetents - Settlement of Claim Procedure
L.R. 17-1.4 Minors or Incompetents - Attorney's Fees
L.R. 17-1.5 Minors or Incompetents - Judgment or Settlement Funds
L.R. 17-1.6 Minors or Incompetents - Disbursement of Funds
L.R. 17-1.6.1 Conformance to State Law
L.R. 17-1.7 Minors or Incompetents - Letters of Guardianship or Custody - Bond
L.R. 17-1.7.1 Corporate Guardian
L.R. 19-1 Fictitiously Named Parties
L.R. 19-2 Misjoinder
L.R. 23-1 Caption
L.R. 23-2 Class Allegations
L.R. 23-2.1 Statutory Reference
L.R. 23-2.2 Class Action Requisites
L.R. 23-3 Certification
L.R. 26-1 Conference of Parties; Report
L.R. 26-2 Discovery Documents - Filing
L.R. 26-3 Exhibits in Discovery
L.R. 26-3.1 Numbering of Exhibits
L.R. 26-3.2 Duplicate Exhibits
L.R. 26-3.3 Inadvertent Numbering of a Duplicate Exhibit
L.R. 26-3.4 Designation of Exhibit Sub-Parts
L.R. 26-3.5 Exhibits - Internal Control Numbering
L.R. 3-1 Civil Cover Sheet and Other Forms Required at the Time of Filing a New Action
L.R. 3-2 Filing of Initiating Documents
L.R. 32-1 Use at Trial or an Evidentiary Hearing
L.R. 32-2 Original of Transcript
L.R. 33-1 Numbering
L.R. 33-2 Answers and Objections
L.R. 33-3 Original
L.R. 34-1 Numbering
L.R. 34-2 Responses and Objections
L.R. 34-3 Original
L.R. 36-1 Numbering
L.R. 36-2 Answers and Objections
L.R. 36-3 Original
L.R. 37-1 Prefiling Conference of Counsel
L.R. 37-2 Moving Papers
L.R. 37-2.1 Form of Joint Stipulation
L.R. 37-2.2 Preparation of Joint Stipulation
L.R. 37-2.3 Supplemental Memorandum
L.R. 37-2.4 Failure to File Joint Stipulation
L.R. 37-3 Hearing on Motion
L.R. 37-4 Cooperation of Counsel - Sanctions
L.R. 38-1 Jury Trial Demand - Included in Pleading
L.R. 38-2 Jury Trial Demand - Removed Cases Where Jury Trial Not Demanded Prior to Removal
L.R. 38-3 Jury Trial Demand - Marking Civil Cover Sheet Insufficient
L.R. 38-4 Exceptions
L.R. 40-1 Continuances
L.R. 40-1.1 Notice of Application for Continuance
L.R. 40-1.2 Application for Continuance - Approval of the Court
L.R. 40-2 Notice of Settlement
L.R. 40-3 Late Notification
L.R. 4-1 Summons - Presentation for Issuance
L.R. 41-1 Dismissal - Unreasonable Delay
L.R. 41-2 Dismissal - Effect
L.R. 41-3 Reinstatement - Sanctions
L.R. 41-4 Refiling of Dismissed Action
L.R. 41-5 Dismissal - Failure to Appear
L.R. 41-6 Dismissal - Failure of Pro Se Plaintiff to Keep Court Apprised of Current Address
L.R. 4-2 Summons - Service of Process - United States Marshal - Civil Cases
L.R. 4-3 Summons - Service of Process - United States Government
L.R. 43-1 Non-Jury Trial - Narrative Statements
L.R. 4-4 Summons - Service of Process - Habeas Corpus Proceedings
L.R. 4-5 Summons - Service of Process Directed to Foreign Countries or to Persons or Entities Within Them
L.R. 45-1 Motions Relating to Discovery Subpoenas
L.R. 4-6 Proof of Service
L.R. 49-1 Request for Special Verdict or Interrogatories
L.R. 49-2 Form - Presentation By Counsel
L.R. 5-1 Lodging Documents
L.R. 51-1 Requests for Instructions
L.R. 51-2 Form of Requests
L.R. 51-3 Identity of Requesting Party
L.R. 51-4 Citation of Authority
L.R. 51-5 Objections
L.R. 51-5.1 Separate Objections
L.R. 5-2 Filing In Forma Pauperis
L.R. 5.2-1 Redaction
L.R. 52-1 Non-Jury Trial - Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
L.R. 5.2-2 Exceptions
L.R. 52-2 Other Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
L.R. 5.2-2.1 Remote Access Limitations
L.R. 5.2-2.2 Documents to Be Excluded from the Public Case File
L.R. 52-3 Format
L.R. 52-4 Orders
L.R. 52-4.1 Separate Order
L.R. 52-5 Signing of Orders for Absent Judges
L.R. 52-6 Service of Document
L.R. 52-7 Separate Objection
L.R. 52-8 Endorsement of Counsel
L.R. 52-9 Order Upon Stipulation [DELETED]
L.R. 5-3 Serving Documents
L.R. 5-3.1 Service of Documents Not Filed Electronically
L.R. 53-1 Appointment
L.R. 5-3.1.1 Service
L.R. 5-3.1.2 Proof of Service
L.R. 5-3.2 Service of Documents Filed Electronically
L.R. 53-2 Fees and Expenses
L.R. 5-3.2.1 Service
L.R. 5-3.2.2 Electronic Service for Pro Se Litigants
L.R. 5-3.2.3 Consent to Electronic Service [Abrogated]
L.R. 5-4 Filing Documents
L.R. 5-4.1 Electronic Filing in Civil Cases
L.R. 54-1 Determination of Prevailing Party
L.R. 5-4.1.1 Pro Se Litigants
L.R. 5-4.1.2 Authorization of Electronic Filing
L.R. 5-4.1.3 Applicability of Other Rules
L.R. 5-4.1.4 Definitions
L.R. 5-4.2 Exceptions to Electronic Filing in Civil Cases
L.R. 54-2 Application to Tax Costs Under F.R.Civ.P. 54(d); Bill of Costs
L.R. 54-2.1 Filing and Form of Application to the Clerk to Tax Costs
L.R. 54-2.2 Objections
L.R. 54-2.3 Response to Objections
L.R. 54-2.4 Clerk's Determination - Finality
L.R. 54-2.5 Review of Clerk's Determination
L.R. 5-4.3 Format of Electronically Filed Documents
L.R. 54-3 Items Taxable as Costs
L.R. 5-4.3.1 Technical Requirements (File Format and Size Limitations)
L.R. 54-3.1 Clerk's Fees
L.R. 54-3.10 Certification, Exemplification and Reproduction of Documents
L.R. 54-3.11 Premiums on Undertakings and Bonds
L.R. 54-3.12 Other Costs
L.R. 54-3.13 State Court Costs
L.R. 5-4.3.2 Redaction
L.R. 54-3.2 Fees for Service of Process
L.R. 5-4.3.3 Hyperlinks
L.R. 54-3.3 United States Marshal's Fees
L.R. 5-4.3.4 Signatures
L.R. 54-3.4 Transcripts of Court Proceedings
L.R. 54-3.5 Depositions
L.R. 54-3.6 Witness Fees
L.R. 54-3.7 Interpreter's Fees
L.R. 54-3.8 Docket Fees
L.R. 54-3.9 Court-Appointed Experts, Masters, Commissioners, and Receivers
L.R. 5-4.4 Submission of Proposed Orders, Judgments, or Other Proposed Documents That Require a Judge's Signature
L.R. 54-4 Items Taxable as Costs on Appeal
L.R. 5-4.4.1 Electronic Lodging of Proposed Orders
L.R. 5-4.4.2 Submission of Word-Processing Versions of Proposed Orders
L.R. 5-4.5 Mandatory Chambers Copies
L.R. 54-5 Items Taxable as Costs on a Bankruptcy Appeal to the District Court
L.R. 5-4.6 Deadlines
L.R. 54-6 Writ of Execution for Attorney's Fees and Costs
L.R. 5-4.6.1 Timeliness
L.R. 5-4.6.2 Technical Failures
L.R. 5-4.7 Effectiveness of Electronic Filings
L.R. 54-7 Filing Date for Requests for Attorneys' Fees
L.R. 5-4.7.1 Entry of Documents
L.R. 5-4.7.2 Certification of Electronic Documents
L.R. 5-4.7.3 Court Orders
L.R. 5-4.8 Maintenance of Personal Contact Information
L.R. 54-8 Filing Date for Motions to Award Costs Not Governed by F.R.Civ.P. 54(d)
L.R. 5-4.8.1 Obligation to Maintain Personal Contact Information
L.R. 5-4.8.2 Obligation to Maintain Electronic Post Office Box
L.R. 55-1 Default Judgments
L.R. 55-2 Default Judgment - Unliquidated Damages
L.R. 55-3 Default Judgment - Schedule of Attorneys' Fees
L.R. 56-1 Documents Required From Moving Party
L.R. 56-2 Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact by Opposing Party
L.R. 56-3 Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact
L.R. 56-4 Determination of Motion
L.R. 58-1 Entry of Judgments and Orders
L.R. 58-10 Signature Line for Signature of Judge
L.R. 58-11 Default Judgment - Separate Document
L.R. 58-2 Entry of Judgments - Costs
L.R. 58-3 Entry of Judgments and Orders - Clerk's Orders and Judgments
L.R. 58-4 Entry of Judgments and Orders - Settlement of Orders or Judgments
L.R. 58-5 Judgment by Clerk
L.R. 58-6 Entry of Judgment - Memorandum of Decision, Opinion, Minute Order
L.R. 58-7 Entry of Judgment - Settlement of Interest
L.R. 58-8 Entry of Judgment - Award - Tax Cases
L.R. 58-9 Judgment, Order, Decree - United States a Party - Duty of Clerk
L.R. 59-1 New Trial - Procedure
L.R. 59-1.1 Specification of Ground - Error of Law
L.R. 59-1.2 Specification of Ground - Insufficiency of Evidence
L.R. 59-1.3 Specification of Ground - Newly Discovered Evidence
L.R. 59-1.4 New Trial - Hearing
L.R. 59-1.5 New Trial - Declarations - Time for Filing
L.R. 59-1.6 New Trial - Calendaring of Motion
L.R. 6-1 Notice and Service of Motion
L.R. 64-1 Issuance of Writ
L.R. 64-2 Writs or Other Process of Seizure - Civil Cases - Execution and Return
L.R. 64-3 Process Requiring Entry Upon Premises
L.R. 64-4 Applications Concerning Provisional Remedies
L.R. 65-1 Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions
L.R. 65-10 Bonds or Undertakings - Cash Deposit
L.R. 65-2 Approval of Bonds, Undertakings and Stipulations of Security
L.R. 65-3 Bonds or Undertakings - Sureties - Qualifications
L.R. 65-4 Bonds or Undertakings - Corporate Surety
L.R. 65-5 Bonds or Undertakings - Certificate by Attorney
L.R. 65-6 Certificate by Attorney - Meaning
L.R. 65-7 Bonds or Undertakings - Approval of Judge
L.R. 65-8 Bonds or Undertakings - Summary Adjudication of Obligation and Execution - Proceeding
L.R. 65-9 Bonds or Undertakings - Surety - Judges and Attorneys
L.R. 66-1 Temporary Receiver
L.R. 66-2 Temporary Receiver - Term of Appointment
L.R. 66-3 Permanent Receiver - Order to Show Cause
L.R. 66-4 Permanent Receiver - Notice
L.R. 66-4.1 Notice - Change of Form
L.R. 66-5 Schedule of Creditors
L.R. 66-5.1 Known Creditors - Defined
L.R. 66-6 Permanent Receivers - Reports
L.R. 66-6.1 Report Required
L.R. 66-7 Permanent Receivers - Notice of Hearing
L.R. 66-8 Permanent and Temporary Receivers - Administration of Estate
L.R. 66-8.1 Permanent Receivers - Attorney - Records
L.R. 66-8.2 Failure to Maintain Itemized Record
L.R. 67-1 Order of Deposit - Service on the Clerk
L.R. 67-2 Registry Fee on Funds Deposited
L.R. 67-3 Financial Institution Fee on Funds Deposited
L.R. 69-1 Writs and Examinations
L.R. 7-1 Stipulations
L.R. 7-10 Reply Papers
L.R. 7-11 Continuance of Hearing Date
L.R. 7.1-1 Notice of Interested Parties
L.R. 7-12 Failure to File Required Documents
L.R. 7-13 Sanctions for Late Filing
L.R. 7-14 Appearances at Hearing
L.R. 7-15 Oral Argument - Waiver
L.R. 7-16 Advance Notice of Withdrawal or Non-Opposition
L.R. 7-17 Resubmission of Motions Previously Acted Upon
L.R. 7-18 Motion for Reconsideration
L.R. 7-19 Ex Parte Application
L.R. 7-19.1 Notice of Application
L.R. 7-19.2 Waiver of Notice
L.R. 7-2 Applicability
L.R. 7-20 Orders on Motions and Applications
L.R. 72-1 Duties and Functions of Magistrate Judges
L.R. 72-2 Nondispositive Rulings on Pretrial Matters
L.R. 72-2.1 Motions for Review of Nondispositive Rulings
L.R. 72-2.2 Effectiveness of Magistrate Judge's Ruling Pending Review
L.R. 72-3 Dispositive Motions and Prisoner Petitions
L.R. 72-3.1 Duties of Magistrate Judge
L.R. 72-3.2 Summary Dismissal of Habeas Corpus Petition
L.R. 72-3.3 Report by Magistrate Judge
L.R. 72-3.4 Objections to Report Where Party In Custody
L.R. 72-3.5 Determination of Objections by District Judge
L.R. 72-3.6 Filing of Transcript
L.R. 72-4 Post-Judgment Matters
L.R. 72-5 Motion To Disqualify Magistrate Judge
L.R. 7-3 Conference of Counsel Prior to Filing of Motions
L.R. 73-1 Authorization
L.R. 73-2 Direct Assignment of Cases to Magistrate Judges
L.R. 73-2.1 Notice
L.R. 73-2.2 Declination of Consent Form
L.R. 73-2.3 Exceptions to Direct Assignment of Cases to Magistrate Judges
L.R. 73-3 Consent in Cases Assigned for Report and Recommendation
L.R. 7-4 Motions
L.R. 7-5 Moving Papers
L.R. 7-6 Evidence on Motions
L.R. 7-7 Form and Content of Declarations
L.R. 77-1 Procedures for Emergency Matters
L.R. 7-8 Presence of Declarants - Civil Cases
L.R. 78-1 Motion Days
L.R. 7-9 Opposing Papers
L.R. 79-1 Clerk's Office - Removal of Records and Files
L.R. 79-2 Receipt for Removal
L.R. 79-2.1 Clerk's Office - Removal of Records and Files - Court Officers
L.R. 79-3 Retention and Disposition of Exhibits
L.R. 79-4 Contraband and Valuable, Sensitive, and Dangerous Exhibits
L.R. 79-5 Confidential Court Records – Under Seal
L.R. 79-5.1 Definition
L.R. 79-5.2 Procedures
L.R. 79-5.2.1 Under-Seal Civil Cases
L.R. 79-5.2.2 Under-Seal Documents in Non-Sealed Civil Cases
L.R. 79-5.3 Service of Documents Filed Under Seal
L.R. 79-6 Confidential Court Records – In Camera Review
L.R. 79-6.1 In Camera Review
L.R. 79-6.2 Prior Court Approval Required
L.R. 79-6.3 After Review
L.R. 79-7 Confidential Court Records – Disclosure
L.R. 79-7.1 Non-Disclosure of Confidential Court Records
L.R. 79-7.2 Procedure for Disclosure of Confidential Court Records
L.R. 8-1 Jurisdiction - Allegations
L.R. 8-2 Three-Judge Court - Identification in Pleading
L.R. 8-3 Response to Initial Complaint
L.R. 83-1 Assignment of Cases - Notice of Related Cases in Central District, Other Actions, or Petitions to Multidistrict Panel
L.R. 83-10 Appeals - Designation of Reporter's Transcript
L.R. 83-1.1 Assignment of Cases
L.R. 83-11 Special Requirements for Cases Raising Challenges to or Enforcement of State or Federal Laws Seeking Declaratory Judgment or Injunctive Relief
L.R. 83-11.1 Civil Cover Sheet
L.R. 83-11.2 Caption
L.R. 83-11.3 Adding Statewide or Nationwide Relief after Case Opening
L.R. 83-11.4 Notice to the Clerk
L.R. 83-1.2 Refiling of Actions
L.R. 83-1.2.1 Improper Refiling of Actions
L.R. 83-1.2.2 Duty on Refiling of Actions
L.R. 83-12 through 83-15 [Reserved]
L.R. 83-1.3 Notice of Related Cases
L.R. 83-1.3.1 Notice of Related Civil Cases
L.R. 83-1.3.2 Notice of Related Civil Forfeiture and Criminal Cases
L.R. 83-1.3.3 Objection
L.R. 83-1.3.4 Continuing Duty
L.R. 83-1.4 Notice of Pendency of Other Actions or Proceedings
L.R. 83-1.4.1 Notice
L.R. 83-1.4.2 Notice - Contents
L.R. 83-1.4.3 Notice of Petition to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation - Duty of Counsel
L.R. 83-16 Habeas Corpus Petitions and Motions Under 28 U.S.C. Section 2255
L.R. 83-16.1 Court Forms
L.R. 83-16.2 Verification - Other Than By Person in Custody
L.R. 83-16.3 Habeas Corpus - Exclusion, Deportation and Removal Cases
L.R. 83-17 Special Requirements for Habeas Corpus Petitions Involving the Death Penalty
L.R. 83-17.1 Applicability
L.R. 83-17.10 Rulings
L.R. 83-17.2 Timely Notice of Execution Dates From California Attorney General
L.R. 83-17.3 Initial Filings and Petitions
L.R. 83-17.4 Appointment of Counsel
L.R. 83-17.5 Transfer of Venue
L.R. 83-17.6 Stays of Execution
L.R. 83-17.7 Procedures for Considering the Petition
L.R. 83-17.8 Evidentiary Hearing
L.R. 83-17.9 Budgeting Capital Habeas Cases
L.R. 83-5 [Reserved]
L.R. 83-6 Possession and Use of Electronic Devices
L.R. 83-6.1 Definitions
L.R. 83-6.1.1 Electronic Devices
L.R. 83-6.1.2 Courthouse
L.R. 83-6.2 Possession
L.R. 83-6.3 Permissible Uses of Electronic Devices
L.R. 83-6.4 Prohibited Uses
L.R. 83-6.5 Restricted Areas
L.R. 83-6.6 Use of Electronic Devices from Remote Locations
L.R. 83-6.7 Use of Electronic Devices by Jurors
L.R. 83-6.8 Exceptions
L.R. 83-6.8.1 Official Recordings
L.R. 83-6.8.2 Video Testimony
L.R. 83-6.8.3 Ceremonial and Educational Functions
L.R. 83-6.8.4 Press Conferences
L.R. 83-6.8.5 Dictation
L.R. 83-6.9 Enforcement
L.R. 83-6.9.1 Violations of Rule
L.R. 83-6.9.2 Contempt
L.R. 83-7 Sanctions - Violation of Rule
L.R. 83-8 Vexatious Litigants
L.R. 83-8.1 Policy
L.R. 83-8.2 Orders for Security and Control
L.R. 83-8.3 Findings
L.R. 83-8.4 Reference to State Statute
L.R. 83-9 Time Limits for Decisions by Court
L.R. 83-9.1 Time Limit Established
L.R. 83-9.1.1 "Submitted" Defined
L.R. 83-9.2 Duty of Counsel
L.R. 83-9.3 Duty of Court to Respond
L.R. 83-9.4 Follow-Up Duty of Counsel
L.R. 83-9.5 Date of Intended Decision
L.R. 85-1 Short Title

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Rule Title
L.R. 83-2 Attorneys; Parties Without Attorneys
L.R. 83-2.1 Attorneys
L.R. 83-2.1.1 Appearance Before the Court
L.R. 83-2.1.1.1 Who May Appear
L.R. 83-2.1.1.2 Effect of Appearance
L.R. 83-2.1.1.3 Form of Appearance - Professional Corporations and Unincorporated Law Firms
L.R. 83-2.1.2 The Bar of this Court
L.R. 83-2.1.2.1 In General
L.R. 83-2.1.2.2 Admission to the Bar of this Court
L.R. 83-2.1.2.3 Continuing Membership in the Bar of this Court
L.R. 83-2.1.3 Pro Hac Vice Practice
L.R. 83-2.1.3.1 Who May Apply for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice
L.R. 83-2.1.3.2 Disqualification from Pro Hac Vice Appearance
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3 How to Apply for Permission to Appear Pro Hac Vice
L.R. 83-2.1.3.4 Designation of Local Counsel
L.R. 83-2.1.3.5 Designation of Co-Counsel
L.R. 83-2.1.4 Attorneys for the United States or Its Departments or Agencies
L.R. 83-2.1.4.1 Attorney for the United States or its Departments or Agencies
L.R. 83-2.1.4.2 Special Assistant United States Attorneys
L.R. 83-2.1.5 Registered Legal Services Attorney
L.R. 83-2.2 Parties Without Attorneys
L.R. 83-2.2.1 Individuals
L.R. 83-2.2.2 Organizations
L.R. 83-2.2.3 Compliance With Federal Rules
L.R. 83-2.2.4 Sanctions
L.R. 83-2.3 Withdrawal and Substitution of Attorneys
L.R. 83-2.3.1 Appearance by Attorney
L.R. 83-2.3.2 Motion for Withdrawal
L.R. 83-2.3.3 Individuals
L.R. 83-2.3.4 Organizations
L.R. 83-2.3.5 Delays by Substitution of Attorneys
L.R. 83-2.4 Notification of Change of Name, Address, Firm Association, Telephone Number, or E-Mail Address
L.R. 83-2.5 Communications with the Judge
L.R. 83-3 Attorney Disciplinary Rules of the Court
L.R. 83-3.1 Discipline
L.R. 83-3.1.1 The Standing Committee on Discipline
L.R. 83-3.1.2 Standards of Professional Conduct - Basis for Disciplinary Action
L.R. 83-3.1.3 Possible Disciplinary Penalties
L.R. 83-3.1.4 Who May Originate Complaints - Initial and Further Investigation - Hearing and Opportunity for Attorney Involved to Appear and Present Evidence
L.R. 83-3.1.4.1 Appointment of Prosecutor
L.R. 83-3.1.4.2 Duties of the Chief Judge
L.R. 83-3.1.4.3 Indemnification of Prosecutor, Section, and Committee
L.R. 83-3.1.5 Right of Attorney Involved to a Hearing and to Present Evidence
L.R. 83-3.1.6 Confidentiality of Proceedings
L.R. 83-3.1.7 Presentation of Disciplinary Recommendations to the Court
L.R. 83-3.1.8 Application For Reinstatement
L.R. 83-3.2 Enforcement of Attorney Discipline
L.R. 83-3.2.1 Disbarment or Suspension by Other Courts or Conviction of a Crime
L.R. 83-3.2.2 Alternatives
L.R. 83-3.2.3 Contested Matters
L.R. 83-3.2.4 Reinstatement
L.R. 83-3.2.5 Discipline by Agencies
L.R. 83-3.2.6 Notice of Disciplinary Action to State Bar and Other Courts
L.R. 83-3.2.7 Powers of an Individual Judge to Deal with Contempt or Other Misconduct Not Affected
L.R. 83-3.3 Practice Prohibited While on Inactive Status
L.R. 83-3.4 Obligation to Notify Court of Felony Conviction or Change of Status
L.R. 83-4 Student Practice
L.R. 83-4.1 Consent
L.R. 83-4.2 Requirements
L.R. 83-4.3 Supervising Attorney
L.R. 83-4.4 Law School Dean's Certification
L.R. 83-4.5 Student Appearance
L.R. 83-4.6 Appearance in Criminal Matters

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