Important Notice
Law and Motion Schedule
EFFECTIVE JULY 23, 2026:
The Court has revised its Standing Order for Newly Assigned Civil Cases to include additional provisions governing AI usage and class action settlements. The revised 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.
Judge's Procedures
Electronic Filing
:
Counsel shall e-file all original civil and criminal filings pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3), Local Rule 5-4, and this Court’s relevant Standing Orders.
Under Seal Filings:
In civil cases, counsel are ordered to follow the procedures outlined in Local Rule 79-5.2.2 (The Guide to Electronically Filing Under Seal Documents in Civil Cases).
In criminal matters, counsel shall refer to the Under Seal Instructions for Criminal Cases below.
Ex Parte
Applications
: A party seeking
ex parte
relief, including a temporary restraining order, must comply with Local Rule 7-19. The applicant must notify the other party (or parties) that opposing papers are to be filed no later than forty-eight (48) hours following service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after service, whichever is later. The opposing party should advise the CRD as soon as possible whether it intends to oppose the
ex parte
application. Reply briefs in support of ex parte applications are not permitted. The Court generally considers
ex parte
applications on the papers. The parties should not assume that an unopposed
ex parte
application will be granted; and a last minute application (or stipulation) that is denied will not serve to relieve a party of an underlying obligation (e.g. a soon-to-expire deadline). Sanctions may be imposed for misuse of
ex parte
applications.
Requests for Continuances:
Continuances are granted only on a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be by motions or stipulation and must be accompanied by a declaration setting forth the reasons for the requested continuance. The declaration also should include whether there have been any previous 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. Continuances will not be granted routinely.
Discovery Matters
:
All discovery matters are referred to the assigned magistrate judge. All discovery documents must include the words "DISCOVERY MATTER" in the caption to ensure proper routing. Documents may not be filed under seal in matters pending before the district judge based on a protective order signed by the magistrate judge. A separate and additional showing of good cause as to each category of document or information is required.
See
Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c);
Phillips ex rel. Estates of Byrd v. General Motors Corp
., 307 F.3d 1206, 1212 (9th Cir. 2002). The parties must also comply with Local Rule 79-5 (Confidential Court Records).
Contacting Chambers
:
Counsel shall not contact the Court or its Chambers staff by telephone or by any other
ex parte
means
(unless contact has been first initiated by Chambers staff). Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email at
[email protected]
. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email. To facilitate communication with the CRD, counsel should list their email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all filings. Inquiries regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be responded to unless the matter has been pending for more than 90 days.
Interpreters, Transcripts, Technology
:
For information about transcript, interpreter services, or use of court technology, please see the Central District Court website. In a civil case, it is counsel's responsibility to arrange for the services of an interpreter. Counsel should contact the CRD in advance to request leave to bring electronic equipment into the courtroom and to receive instructions on how to obtain proper permission from the U.S. Marshals Service to do so. Information regarding use of the Court's own courtroom technology is available on the Court's website or by contacting the Courtroom Technology Help Desk at 213-894-3061.
Media Requests
:
Neither Judge Hsu nor his CRD will respond to requests from the media. Media should refer to the Central District website for information and instructions on how to communicate with the Court.
Mandatory Chambers Copies
Mandatory chambers copies should be delivered to Judge Hsu’s chambers copy box located outside of the clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse (350 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012). Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered in a “binder-ready” state (three-hole punched on the left side, without blue-backs or staples). In civil cases, parties should submit one mandatory chambers copy of any (1) summary judgment filings, (2) post-trial motions or (3) Rule 26(f) reports by 12:00 p.m. (noon) the following business day after the date of filing, unless the filed document is voluminous in which case it may be delivered no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the second business day after the document is filed. In criminal cases, the government must provide one mandatory chambers copy of the Final Pretrial Conference-related submissions no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first business day after the date of filing.
