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8 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
9 CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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12 CRIMINAL CASES ASSIGNED TO
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1 This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Please read
2 this Order carefully as it differs in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are
3 advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It
4 is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Court’s Procedures and Schedules found
5 on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California
6 (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. The Court thanks the parties
7 and their counsel for their anticipated cooperation in carrying out these requirements.
8 The parties were referred to the Court’s Procedures and Schedules to obtain a
9 copy of this Order at the time of the Post Indictment Arraignment (“PIA”) Hearing.
10 Counsel shall comply with this Order, which is effective from the date of the PIA
11 Hearing.
12 A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
13 1. Formatting of Pleadings
14 The caption title of every pleading shall contain the name of the first-listed
15 defendant if the pleading applies to all defendants. If the document applies only to
16 certain defendants, the caption shall list the name of the first defendant followed by the
17 name(s) and number(s) of the remaining defendants involved (in the order listed on the
18 docket).
19 In an effort to create a docket that is clear and that can be searched easily, the title
20 of every pleading shall include the name of the defendant(s) to which it refers. However,
21 if the pleading applies to all defendants or if there is only a single defendant, the name(s)
22 of the defendant(s) do not need to appear in the title.
23 2. Mandatory Chambers Copies
24 Mandatory chambers copies are to be submitted pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-
25 4.5. The Court requires copies of only: (i) initial pleadings (information, indictment,
26 superseding information or indictment); (ii) motion papers (motions, oppositions,
27 replies, non-oppositions, and any related document); (iii) trial documents (joint
28 statement of the case, proposed voir dire, jury instructions, verdict form, joint exhibit
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1 list, joint witness list, and any disputes relating to any of the foregoing); (iv) plea
2 agreements; and (v) sentencing position papers. Mandatory chambers copies must be
3 delivered to the Clerk’s Office, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse,
4 no later than 12:00 p.m. on the court day following the filing of the document.
5 Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF, and must include the
6 CM/ECF generated header (consisting of the case number, document control number,
7 date of filing, page number, etc.). Any stapling or binding should not obscure the
8 CM/ECF-generated header. The Court prefers that chambers copies not be two-hole
9 punched or blue-backed; when possible, staple each copy only in the upper left hand
10 corner.
11 B. DISCOVERY
12 Counsel shall comply promptly with discovery and notice pursuant to Rules 12–
13 12.4 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Court orders the Government to
14 produce the discovery it currently has in its possession within seven days from the date
15 of the PIA Hearing. This includes: (a) the existence or non-existence of evidence
16 obtained by electronic surveillance and testimony by a government informant; and (b)
17 any evidence within the scope of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and related
18 cases. Counsel are ordered to confer and file a joint report no later than 14 days from
19 the date of the PIA Hearing, which shall include: (i) the status of discovery and whether
20 the Government anticipates further discovery to be produced and the date by which it
21 will be submitted to defendant(s); (ii) whether there are any disputes as to the discovery
22 produced thus far; (iii) the anticipated motions to be filed by each party; (iv) whether
23 the parties expect to proceed on the current trial date; and (v) the anticipated length of
24 the trial.
25 The Government shall produce to defendant(s) the discovery related to evidence
26 it seeks to introduce at trial no later than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial date.
27 If there is discovery related to trial evidence that is produced after this date, such
28 evidence will not be admitted at trial subject to an ex parte application being filed by
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1 the Government seeking such relief that is approved by the Court.
2 C. CONTINUANCES
3 Counsel requesting a continuance must e-file any application or stipulation with
4 a proposed order, which shall include a detailed explanation of the grounds for the
5 requested continuance or other extension of time. The Court will not consider any
6 request that does not comply with the Local Rules and this Order. Applications or
7 stipulations extending dates become effective only if, and when, approved by this Court
8 and an associated order is entered. Counsel shall submit requests for a continuance at
9 least seven calendar days prior to the scheduled date.
10 Stipulations for excludable time shall conform to the format and standards of this
11 District.
12 D. UNDER SEAL DOCUMENTS
13 Counsel shall comply with Local Criminal Rule 49-1 with respect to serving and
14 filing criminal documents under seal. All applications must provide the reason(s) why
15 the parties’ interest in maintaining the confidentiality of the document(s) outweighs the
16 public’s right of access to materials submitted in connection with a judicial proceeding.
17 Counsel are ordered to meet and confer in person or by telephone at least seven calendar
18 days prior to the filing of an application in which the basis for the requested sealing is
19 stated to determine if they can agree on the proposed under seal filing. Not later than
20 two calendar days after the meet and confer process has concluded, the non-proposing
21 party shall confirm whether it agrees to having such information designated as
22 confidential or whether it opposes an under seal filing. Any application for under seal
23 filing, whether or not opposed, shall contain the dates and method by which the parties
24 met and conferred. If such information is not provided, the application will be denied
25 without prejudice to an amended application being filed that complies with the
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1 1. For Requests to Seal Documents Only, Not the Application and Order
2 a. Electronically file the application to seal. The supporting declaration, proof of
3 service, if applicable, and proposed order shall be attached to the application (standard
4 procedure for filing application with a proposed order pursuant to Local Civil Rule 52-
5 4.1).
6 b. Indicate which of the three following actions will be taken if the application is
7 denied:
8 (i) Counsel will file the document(s) in their entirety for public view and
9 consideration by the Court;
10 (ii) Counsel will contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to pick up the chambers
11 copy(ies) of the document(s) within 24 hours; or
12 (iii) Counsel will request that the Courtroom Deputy Clerk destroy the chambers
13 copy(ies) of the document(s).
14 Note: If counsel opt for (ii) above and do not contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk within
15 24 hours, the documents will be destroyed.
16 c. After electronically filing the application and related documents, email
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[email protected] with an attachment containing: (i) an Adobe PDF
18 version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF-generated header; (ii) a Word or
19 WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken
20 if the application is denied; and (iii) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under
21 seal with a caption page clearly marked “UNDER SEAL.” The subject line of the email
22 should include: (a) the case number; (b) the name of the represented party; and (c) the
23 words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.” If the size of the email requires a second email
24 that is a continuation of the under seal document(s), the subject line shall also include
25 “Part 1” or “Part 2,” etc.
26 d. A non-blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers’ copy
27 of the document(s) as listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to this
28 Court’s courtesy box, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, by noon
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1 on the court day after submission. The envelope shall include the words “COURTESY
2 COPIES FOR UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
3 2. For Requests to Seal the Application, Order and Document(s)
4 a. Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING indicating that the
5 following has been submitted to the Court: (i) an application to seal with the attached
6 supporting declaration and proof of service, if applicable; (ii) a proposed order; and (iii)
7 the documents to be placed under seal.
8 b. Send an email to
[email protected] with an attachment
9 containing: (i) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal with the CM/ECF
10 generated header; (ii) a Word or WordPerfect version of the proposed order (including
11 the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied); and (iii) an Adobe PDF of
12 the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked “UNDER
13 SEAL.” The subject line of the email should include: (a) the case number; (b) the name
14 of the represented party; and (c) the words “UNDER SEAL REQUEST.” If the size of
15 the email requires a second email that is a continuation of the under seal document(s),
16 the subject line shall also include “Part 1” or “Part 2,” etc.
17 c. A non-blue backed, tabbed (if appropriate) mandatory paper chambers’ copy
18 of the documents listed above (all in one envelope) must be delivered to this Court’s
19 courtesy box, located on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse, by noon on the
20 court day after submission. The envelope shall include the words “COURTESY
21 COPIES FOR UNDER SEAL REQUEST.”
22 3. Other Important Information Regarding Applications to File Under
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24 a. All documents and exhibits shall have a title/caption page pursuant to Local
25 Civil Rule 11-3.8. Exhibits can either be attached to the document which refers to them
26 or submitted as separate Adobe PDFs. Any separate filing shall also contain a title page,
27 which shall indicate the exhibits attached thereto, e.g., “Exhibits 1-10 to Defendant’s
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1 b. The docket text shall reflect the exact title of the document. Therefore, if there
2 is a known security risk with respect to the identification of a sealed document, the
3 document text shall then reflect the name of the party and/or defendant and sealed type
4 of document, i.e., JOHN DOE’S (2) SEALED MEMORANDUM or DEFENDANT’S
5 SEALED STIPULATION. If the security risk is extreme, then the docket text may
6 reflect the name of the party and/or defendant and sealed document, i.e.,
7 GOVERNMENT’S SEALED [DOCUMENT].
8 c. Redacted documents shall conform to paragraph (b) above. However, the
9 document shall include the word redacted in the title, i.e., JOHN DOE’S (2)
10 MEMORANDUM [REDACTED].
11 d. Counsel shall make every effort to file a redacted version of a sealed document.
12 If a redacted version of the document is not filed, counsel shall explain the reason in
13 either the application or supporting declaration.
14 e. Any sealed document must clearly mark the information that is confidential or
15 privileged via highlighting in color and/or using brackets.
16 f. Counsel shall adhere to Local Civil Rule 5-4.3.1 with respect to the size of the
17 PDF and, prior to submitting any document(s) to the Court for consideration, shall
18 review each such document to confirm that none is presented with any missing pages.
19 g. All PDF documents shall be searchable.
20 h. The Court will review the submitted documents and make a determination as
21 to whether some or all the documents will remain under seal, made available on the
22 public docket, and/or whether a redacted version is to be filed.
23 E. HEARINGS
24 All criminal matters are heard on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.
25 1. Sentencing Hearings
26 A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at the conclusion of the plea hearing. It
27 will be scheduled for no less than 14 weeks after the plea hearing to permit the
28 preparation of the presentence report. Both parties will be permitted to file a sentencing
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1 brief, which is due no later than 14 days before the sentencing hearing. If either party
2 does not intend to file a brief, the Courtroom Deputy Clerk shall be notified no less than
3 14 prior to the sentencing Hearing.
4 Any request for a continuance shall be made no later than seven days prior to the
5 date of the hearing.
6 The Court discourages the use of sentencing videos. If counsel believes a video
7 is necessary, it should not be longer than 10 minutes. Videos will not be considered
8 unless a transcript is provided.
9 2. Change of Plea/Entry of Guilty Plea Hearings
10 Counsel shall contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk to set a date for the hearing.
11 a. Open Plea / Alford Plea
12 If the parties agree to proceed with an open plea, counsel shall confer and file a
13 stipulation as to the factual basis no later than seven days prior to the hearing.
14 b. Superseding Information or Indictment
15 A superseding information or indictment shall not be attached to the end of the
16 plea agreement. It shall be filed pursuant to the Local Rules and have its own docket
17 entry. Counsel will be referred to PIA to be arraigned on the new charges.
18 F. MOTIONS / MOTIONS IN LIMINE
19 All motions shall be filed 14 days prior to the hearing date. The supporting
20 memorandum shall not exceed 10 pages. Any opposition shall be filed seven days prior
21 to the hearing date and shall not exceed 10 pages. The Court does not require a reply.
22 However, if a party elects to file one, it shall be filed three days prior to the hearing date
23 by 12:00 p.m., and shall not exceed five pages. Proposed orders for motions are not
24 required to be filed.
25 The Court hears all motions in limine, which shall be numbered sequentially by
26 each party who presents them, at the time of the Final Pretrial Conference.
27 The last day to hear motions is the date of the Final Pretrial Conference. All
28 motions shall be set in accordance with this Order and the Local Rules.
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1 G. TRIAL REQUIREMENTS
2 No later than 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference, counsel shall file the
3 following:
4 1. Statement of the Case
5 Counsel shall meet and confer 21 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial
6 Conference to determine if, in lieu of a Joint Statement of the Case, they will stipulate
7 to having each side make a brief (less than five minute) mini-opening statement to the
8 panel of prospective jurors prior to the commencement of voir dire. Such mini-opening
9 statements are not to be argument, but rather a summary of the evidence that each side
10 intends to present. If all parties do not stipulate to the use of mini-opening statements,
11 they shall meet and confer and seek to reach agreement on a Joint Statement of the Case
12 to be read by the Court to the panel of prospective jurors prior to the commencement of
13 voir dire. Counsel shall file the joint statement of the case no later than 14 calendar days
14 prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. If the parties cannot agree on such a joint
15 statement, they shall file a “Disputed Joint Statement of the Case,” which shall include
16 each party’s respective proposed statement, together with a “redline” comparing the
17 parties’ respective statements. The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to
18 Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. A final version of the joint statement shall be provided to the
19 Court on the first day of trial.
20 2. Voir Dire
21 Counsel may submit proposed voir dire questions that are unique to the particular
22 trial. Each party may file their respective questions 14 calendar days prior to the Final
23 Pretrial Conference.
24 3. Witness List
25 The Government shall file in camera a witness list no later than 14 calendar days
26 prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. The list shall include the witnesses in the order
27 that they are expected to testify, and will provide, to the extent possible, an accurate
28 estimate of the time needed for each witness for direct testimony. It shall also include a
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1 brief summary of each witness’ testimony. If more than one witness is offered on the
2 same subject, the summary should be sufficiently detailed to allow the Court to
3 determine if the testimony is cumulative.
4 Not later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before the commencement of trial, the
5 Government and defense counsel shall each email their respective witness lists in Word
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[email protected]. If the defendant does not intend to call any
7 witnesses, the email shall so state.
8 4. Jury Instructions
9 Jury instructions shall be filed no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Final
10 Pretrial Conference. The parties shall make every attempt to agree upon jury
11 instructions before submitting proposals to the Court. The Court prefers Ninth Circuit
12 model instructions. Counsel shall exchange proposed jury instructions (general and
13 special) 28 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. Counsel shall exchange
14 any objections to the instructions 21 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.
15 Counsel shall meet and confer with the goal of reaching an agreement on one set of joint
16 jury instructions, which shall be filed no later than 14 calendar days before the Final
17 Pretrial Conference. If the parties disagree over any proposed jury instruction(s), the
18 parties shall file: (i) one set of proposed jury instructions to which all parties agree; and
19 (ii) one set of disputed jury instructions, which shall include a “redline” of any disputed
20 language and/or the factual or legal basis for each party’s respective position as to each
21 disputed instruction. Where appropriate, the disputed instructions shall be organized by
22 subject, so that the instructions that address the same or similar issues are presented
23 sequentially. The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to
24 Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. A final “clean” version of the jury instructions, which shall
25 include the text of each instruction (eliminating titles, supporting authority, indication
26 of party proposing, etc.), shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and sent
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1 5. Verdict Forms
2 The parties shall make every attempt to agree upon a verdict form before
3 submitting proposals to the Court. Counsel shall file a proposed verdict form(s) no later
4 than 14 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. If the parties are unable to
5 agree on a verdict form, the parties shall file one document titled “Competing Verdict
6 Forms” which shall include: (i) the parties’ respective proposed verdict form; (ii) a
7 “redline” of any disputed language; and (iii) the factual or legal basis for each party’s
8 respective position if the entire form is being disputed. The parties shall deliver a
9 courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. A final version
10 of the verdict form shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and sent via
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[email protected].
12 6. Exhibits
13 a. Exhibit List
14 Counsel shall each prepare an exhibit list in compliance with the example below
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25 Conference to discuss and seek to agree, to the extent possible, on issues including
26 foundation and admissibility of proposed exhibits by the Government. The exhibit list
27 shall comply with Local Civil Rule 16-6.1. The Government shall file its exhibit list 14
28 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. Counsel shall file a “Notice of
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1 Disputed Exhibits,” if applicable, which shall set forth the basis for any disputed
2 exhibit(s). Counsel shall confer so that there are no duplicate exhibits.
3 Not later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before the commencement of trial, the
4 Government and defense counsel shall each email their respective exhibit list in Word
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[email protected]. If the defendant does not intend to offer any
6 exhibits, then the email shall so state.
7 b. Exhibit Preparation
8 One original (witness copy) and one copy (bench copy) shall be presented to the
9 Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial. The exhibits shall be presented in a
10 binder. Each binder shall be clearly labeled on the spine to include the case name, party
11 and volume umber. The Court does not require specific exhibit tags so long as each
12 document is Bates stamped and separated with a divider that is numbered. Each party
13 shall use a different number sequence and shall comply with Local Civil Rule 26-3.
14 c. Voluminous/Security Prone Trial Exhibits/Materials
15 Arrangements for bringing voluminous trial materials or exhibits into the
16 Courtroom through the Building Vehicle Loading Dock, if required, may be made
17 through the Space & Facilities Help Desk at (213) 894-1400. Before contacting Space
18 & Facilities for a required security pass, prior approval of delivery time must be
19 coordinated with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk. Once approval from the Clerk is
20 received, logistical delivery information must be provided to Space & Facilities no later
21 than 48 hours prior to the date of arrival to create and issue the required security pass.
22 Counsel and messengers attempting to access the building parking and loading dock
23 without a required pass will be denied entry.
24 Exhibits such as firearms, narcotics, etc., must remain in the custody of a law
25 enforcement agent during the pendency of the trial. It shall be the responsibility of the
26 agent to produce any such items for the Court, secure them at all times that the Court is
27 not in session, and guard them at all times while in the courtroom. The United States
28 Marshals Service shall be advised whenever weapons or contraband are to be brought
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2 d. Video Exhibits
3 Counsel shall seek admission only of the portions of video exhibits played before
4 the jury. The Court will not admit extraneous portions of videos and will strictly control
5 the admission of any wasteful or cumulative video exhibits under Rule 403.
6 7. Glossary/Notice
7 At least one week before trial, the parties much confer and file a glossary of terms
8 for the court reporter that includes applicable medical, scientific, or technical terms,
9 gang terms, slang, the names and spellings of names likely to be cited, and any other
10 case-specific terminology.
11 H. ATTORNEY AND PARTY CONDUCT AT TRIAL
12 1. Trial Schedule
13 Trials are generally conducted Tuesday through Friday. The Court will adopt a
14 particular time schedule on a case-by-case basis. In general, the schedule will be either:
15 (i) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with two or three 20-minute breaks; or (ii) from 9:00
16 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 15-minute break in both the morning and the afternoon, and a
17 one-hour lunch break. This schedule may be changed for each trial and during each trial
18 depending on the scheduling needs of jurors, witnesses, counsel or the Court.
19 Defense counsel is responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the
20 United States Marshals Service so that any defendant who is in custody is provided
21 clothing and/or snacks.
22 a. Courtesy Copies
23 At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three
24 (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to
25 testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv)
26 a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list; (vi) proposed voir dire questions;
27 and (vii) a statement of the case, if applicable. To the extent changes are made to the
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2 2. Trial Conduct
3 a. Jury Selection
4 The Court will seat as prospective jurors the same number of jurors who will
5 serve at trial. The Court will conduct voir dire of this panel, which may include
6 questions proposed by counsel both prior to trial and during the voir dire process.
7 Whether counsel voir dire will be permitted will be determined during voir dire. After
8 any potential juror is excused for cause, a replacement juror will be placed in the vacant
9 seat and will respond to voir dire. Once a panel is in place to which there are no
10 remaining or unadjudicated “for cause” challenges, counsel for each side will be
11 permitted to exercise their respective peremptory challenge(s) through the Court. Upon
12 the exercise of a peremptory challenge, a replacement juror will be seated, will respond
13 to voir dire and will be subject to a “for cause” challenge before any remaining
14 peremptory challenge is exercised.
15 b. Opening Statements, Examining Witnesses and Summation
16 At the end of each day, counsel presenting his or her case shall advise opposing
17 counsel of the witnesses expected to testify the following day, with an estimate of the
18 length of direct examination for each witness. Opposing counsel shall provide an
19 estimate of the length of cross-examination for each witness. Cooperation of counsel
20 will ensure an efficient trial process. It is the responsibility of all counsel to arrange the
21 appearance of witnesses in order to avoid delay.
22 Opening statements, examination of witnesses and summation will be from the
23 lectern only. Counsel should not spend an unreasonable amount of time writing out
24 words or drawing charts or diagrams. Counsel may do so in advance and explain that
25 the item was prepared earlier to save time as ordered by the Court.
26 The Court will honor reasonable time estimates for opening and closing
27 presentations to the jury.
28 In jury trials, where a party has more than one lawyer, only one may conduct the
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1 direct or cross-examination of a given witness.
2 If a witness is on the stand when a recess is taken, it is counsel’s duty to have the
3 witness back on the stand, ready to proceed, when the trial resumes.
4 If a witness was on the stand at a recess or adjournment, it is counsel’s duty to
5 have the witness adjacent to, but not on, the stand, ready to proceed when the trial
6 resumes. Any witness who is not a party to the case shall refrain from talking with a
7 party or with a party’s counsel during a recess or adjournment.
8 It is counsel’s duty to notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk in advance if any
9 witness should be accommodated in an appropriate manner due to any disability or other
10 physical need.
11 The Court attempts to accommodate physicians, scientists and all other
12 professional witnesses and will, except in extraordinary circumstances, permit them to
13 testify out of order.
14 The Court may do the same with respect to non-party witnesses who have work
15 or family commitments. Counsel must anticipate any such possibility and discuss it with
16 opposing counsel. If there is objection to having a particular witness called out of order,
17 counsel shall confer with the Court in advance.
18 c. Objections and General Decorum
19 When objecting, counsel must stand to state the objection and state only that
20 counsel objects and the legal ground for objection. If counsel wishes to argue an
21 objection further, counsel must ask for permission to do so; the Court may or may not
22 grant a request for conference at sidebar. The Court strongly discourages the excessive
23 use of sidebars because this is inefficient. Instead, evidentiary issues should be
24 anticipated in advance of trial and should be addressed through motions in limine and/or
25 in connection with the rulings on exhibits.
26 Counsel must not approach the Courtroom Deputy Clerk or the witness stand
27 without permission. When permission is given, counsel shall return to the lectern when
28 the task has been completed. Counsel must not engage in questioning a witness at the
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2 Counsel must address all remarks to the Court. Counsel are not to address the
3 Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Reporter, persons in the audience or opposing counsel. If
4 counsel wishes to speak with opposing counsel, counsel must ask permission to talk off
5 the record. Any request for the re-reading of questions or answers shall be addressed to
6 the Court, not to the court reporter.
7 Counsel must not make an offer of stipulation unless counsel already has
8 conferred with opposing counsel and has reason to believe the stipulation will be
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10 On the first day of trial counsel shall advise the Court of any commitments that
11 may result in counsel’s absence or late arrival on any day of the trial.
12 I. LOCAL RULES
13 Pursuant to Local Criminal Rule 57-1, the Local Civil Rules of the Central
14 District of California shall govern the conduct of criminal proceedings before this Court
15 unless otherwise specified.
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17 IT IS SO ORDERED.
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19 Dated: December 14, 2021
20 MARK C. SCARSI
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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