Local Rule 3-9: Parties
N.D. Cal. — Civil rule
3-9. Parties
(a) Natural Person Appearing Pro Se. Any party representing him or herself without an attorney must appear personally and may not delegate that duty to any other person who is not a member of the bar of this Court. A person representing him or herself without an attorney is bound by the Federal Rules, as well as by all applicable local rules. Sanctions (including default or dismissal) may be imposed for failure to comply with local rules.
Cross Reference See Civil L.R. 11-1 "The Bar of this Court."
(b) Corporation or Other Entity. A corporation, unincorporated association, partnership or other such entity may appear only through a member of the bar of this Court.
Cross Reference See Civil L.R. 11-1 "The Bar of this Court."
(c) Government or Governmental Agency. When these rules require an act be done personally by the party, and the party is a government or a governmental agency, the act must be done by a representative of the government or governmental agency who is knowledgeable about the facts of the case and the position of the government, and who has, to the greatest extent feasible, authority to do the required act.
Cross Reference See Civil L.R. 11-2 "Attorneys for the United States." See also ADR L.R. 5-10(a)(2) and 6-9(a)(2).