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L.R. 54-3.2 Fees for Service of Process..................................67

L.R. 54-3.3 United States Marshal’s Fees. .............................67
L.R. 54-3.4 Transcripts of Court Proceedings. .......................67
L.R. 54-3.5 Depositions..........................................................67
L.R. 54-3.6 Witness Fees. .......................................................69
L.R. 54-3.7 Interpreter’s Fees. ...............................................69
L.R. 54-3.8 Docket Fees. ........................................................69
L.R. 54-3.9 Court-Appointed Experts, Masters,
Commissioners, and Receivers. .....................................69
L.R. 54-3.10 Certification, Exemplification and
Reproduction of Documents. .........................................69
L.R. 54-3.11 Premiums on Undertakings and Bonds. .............70
L.R. 54-3.12 Other Costs. ......................................................71
L.R. 54-3.13 State Court Costs. ..............................................71
L.R. 54-4 Items Taxable as Costs on Appeal. ...................................71
L.R. 54-5 Items Taxable as Costs on a Bankruptcy Appeal to the
District Court..........................................................................71
L.R. 54-6 Writ of Execution for Attorney’s Fees and Costs. .............71
L.R. 54-7 Filing Date for Requests for Attorneys’ Fees. ...................72
L.R. 54-8 Filing Date for Motions to Award Costs Not Governed
by F.R.Civ.P. 54(d). ................................................................72
F.R.Civ.P. 55. DEFAULT; DEFAULT JUDGMENT ................................72
L.R. 55-1 Default Judgments. ...........................................................72
L.R. 55-2 Default Judgment - Unliquidated Damages. .....................73
L.R. 55-3 Default Judgment - Schedule of Attorneys’ Fees...............73
F.R.Civ.P. 56. SUMMARY JUDGMENT .................................................73
L.R. 56-1 Documents Required From Moving Party. ........................73
L.R. 56-2 Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material Fact by
Opposing Party. ......................................................................74
L.R. 56-3 Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes of Material
Fact. .......................................................................................74
L.R. 56-4 Determination of Motion. .................................................75
F.R.Civ.P. 57. DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ...........................................75
F.R.Civ.P. 58. ENTERING JUDGMENT ..................................................76
L.R. 58-1 Entry of Judgments and Orders. .......................................76
L.R. 58-2 Entry of Judgments - Costs. ..............................................76
L.R. 58-3 Entry of Judgments and Orders - Clerk’s Orders and
Judgments. ..............................................................................76
L.R. 58-4 Entry of Judgments and Orders - Settlement of Orders
or Judgments...........................................................................76
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L.R. 58-5 Judgment by Clerk............................................................76

L.R. 58-6 Entry of Judgment - Memorandum of Decision,
Opinion, Minute Order. ..........................................................76
L.R. 58-7 Entry of Judgment - Settlement of Interest. .......................77
L.R. 58-8 Entry of Judgment - Award - Tax Cases ...........................77
L.R. 58-9 Judgment, Order, Decree - United States a Party -
Duty of Clerk. .........................................................................77
L.R. 58-10 Signature Line for Signature of Judge. ...........................77
L.R. 58-11 Default Judgment - Separate Document .........................77
F.R.Civ.P. 59. NEW TRIAL; ALTERING OR AMENDING A
JUDGMENT.....................................................................................77
L.R. 59-1 New Trial - Procedure ......................................................77
L.R. 59-1.1 Specification of Ground - Error of Law. ..............77
L.R. 59-1.2 Specification of Ground - Insufficiency of
Evidence. ......................................................................78
L.R. 59-1.3 Specification of Ground - Newly Discovered
Evidence. ......................................................................78
L.R. 59-1.4 New Trial - Hearing. ...........................................78
L.R. 59-1.5 New Trial - Declarations - Time for Filing. .........78
L.R. 59-1.6 New Trial - Calendaring of Motion. ....................78
F.R.Civ.P. 60. RELIEF FROM A JUDGMENT OR ORDER ......................78
F.R.Civ.P. 61. HARMLESS ERROR ...........................................................79
F.R.Civ.P. 62. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE A
JUDGMENT .....................................................................................79
F.R.Civ.P. 62.1. INDICATIVE RULING ON A MOTION FOR RELIEF
THAT IS BARRED BY A PENDING APPEAL ..................................79
F.R.Civ.P. 63. JUDGE’S INABILITY TO PROCEED ................................79
VIII. PROVISIONAL AND FINAL REMEDIES ............................................79
F.R.Civ.P. 64. SEIZING A PERSON OR PROPERTY .............................79
L.R. 64-1 Issuance of Writ................................................................79
L.R. 64-2 Writs or Other Process of Seizure - Civil Cases -
Execution and Return. .............................................................79
L.R. 64-3 Process Requiring Entry Upon Premises. .........................79
L.R. 64-4 Applications Concerning Provisional Remedies ...............79
F.R.Civ.P. 65. INJUNCTIONS AND RESTRAINING ORDERS .............79
L.R. 65-1 Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary
Injunctions. .............................................................................79
L.R. 65-2 Approval of Bonds, Undertakings and Stipulations of
Security. ..................................................................................80

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L.R. 65-3 Bonds or Undertakings - Sureties - Qualifications. ..........80

L.R. 65-4 Bonds or Undertakings - Corporate Surety. .....................80
L.R. 65-5 Bonds or Undertakings - Certificate by Attorney. .............81
L.R. 65-6 Certificate by Attorney - Meaning. ...................................81
L.R. 65-7 Bonds or Undertakings - Approval of Judge. ....................81
L.R. 65-8 Bonds or Undertakings - Summary Adjudication of
Obligation and Execution - Proceeding. .................................81
L.R. 65-9 Bonds or Undertakings - Surety - Judges and
Attorneys. ................................................................................82
L.R. 65-10 Bonds or Undertakings - Cash Deposit...........................82
F.R.Civ.P. 65.1. PROCEEDINGS AGAINST A SECURITY PROVIDER ....82
F.R.Civ.P. 66. RECEIVERS ......................................................................82
L.R. 66-1 Temporary Receiver. ........................................................82
L.R. 66-2 Temporary Receiver - Term of Appointment. ....................82
L.R. 66-3 Permanent Receiver - Order to Show Cause.....................82
L.R. 66-4 Permanent Receiver - Notice. ...........................................82
L.R. 66-4.1 Notice - Change of Form. ....................................82
L.R. 66-5 Schedule of Creditors. ......................................................83
L.R. 66-5.1 Known Creditors - Defined..................................83
L.R. 66-6 Permanent Receivers - Reports.........................................83
L.R. 66-6.1 Report Required. .................................................83
L.R. 66-7 Permanent Receivers - Notice of Hearing.........................83
L.R. 66-8 Permanent and Temporary Receivers - Administration
of Estate. .................................................................................83
L.R. 66-8.1 Permanent Receivers - Attorney - Records. .........84
L.R. 66-8.2 Failure to Maintain Itemized Record. ..................84
F.R.Civ.P. 67. DEPOSIT INTO COURT ...................................................84
L.R. 67-1 Order of Deposit - Service on the Clerk............................84
L.R. 67-2 Registry Fee on Funds Deposited. ....................................84
L.R. 67-3 Financial Institution Fee on Funds Deposited ..................84
F.R.Civ.P. 68. OFFER OF JUDGMENT ...................................................84
F.R.Civ.P. 69. EXECUTION .....................................................................84
L.R. 69-1 Writs and Examinations. ..................................................84
F.R.Civ.P. 70. ENFORCING A JUDGMENT FOR A SPECIFIC ACT .......85
F.R.Civ.P. 71. ENFORCING RELIEF FOR OR AGAINST A
NONPARTY ......................................................................................85
IX. SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS .....................................................................85
F.R.Civ.P. 71.1. CONDEMNING REAL OR PERSONAL
PROPERTY ......................................................................................85

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F.R.Civ.P. 72. MAGISTRATE JUDGES: PRETRIAL ORDER ................85

L.R. 72-1 Duties and Functions of Magistrate Judges. .....................85
L.R. 72-2 Nondispositive Rulings on Pretrial Matters ......................85
L.R. 72-2.1 Motions for Review of Nondispositive
Rulings. .........................................................................85
L.R. 72-2.2 Effectiveness of Magistrate Judge’s Ruling
Pending Review. ...........................................................85
L.R. 72-3 Dispositive Motions and Prisoner Petitions ......................85
L.R. 72-3.1 Duties of Magistrate Judge. .................................86
L.R. 72-3.2 Summary Dismissal of Habeas Corpus
Petition. ........................................................................86
L.R. 72-3.3 Report by Magistrate Judge.................................86
L.R. 72-3.4 Objections to Report Where Party In
Custody. ........................................................................86
L.R. 72-3.5 Determination of Objections by District
Judge. ...........................................................................86
L.R. 72-3.6 Filing of Transcript. ............................................86
L.R. 72-4 Post-Judgment Matters. ....................................................87
L.R. 72-5 Motion To Disqualify Magistrate Judge. ..........................87
F.R.Civ.P. 73. MAGISTRATE JUDGES: TRIAL BY CONSENT;
APPEAL ...........................................................................................87
L.R. 73-1 Authorization ....................................................................87
L.R. 73-2 Direct Assignment of Cases to Magistrate Judge. .............87
L.R. 73-2.1 Notice. ..................................................................87
L.R. 73-2.2 Proof of Service. ..................................................87
L.R. 73-2.3 Execution of Statement of Consent.......................88
L.R. 73-2.4 Filing of Statement of Consent.............................88
L.R. 73-2.4.1 Cases Originally Filed in District
Court. .................................................................88
L.R. 73-2.4.1.1 Exception for United States,
its Agencies, Officers and Employees. .......88
L.R. 73-2.4.2 Cases Removed from State Court............89
L.R. 73-2.5 Party Added After Election to Proceed Before
Magistrate Judge. .........................................................89
L.R. 73-2.6 Discovery Assignment. ........................................89
L.R. 73-3 Consent in Cases Assigned for Report and
Recommendation.....................................................................89
F.R.Civ.P. 74. [ABROGATED] ..................................................................89
F.R.Civ.P. 75. [ABROGATED] ..................................................................89
F.R.Civ.P. 76. [ABROGATED] ..................................................................89
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X. DISTRICT COURTS AND CLERKS; CONDUCTING BUSINESS;

ISSUING ORDERS ..................................................................................89
F.R.Civ.P. 77. CONDUCTING BUSINESS; CLERK’S AUTHORITY;
NOTICE OF AN ORDER OR JUDGMENT ....................................90
L.R. 77-1 Procedures for Emergency Matters. .................................90
F.R.Civ.P. 78. HEARING MOTIONS; SUBMISSION ON BRIEFS .........90
L.R. 78-1 Motion Days. ....................................................................90
F.R.Civ.P. 79. RECORDS KEPT BY THE CLERK ..................................90
L.R. 79-1 Clerk’s Office - Removal of Records and Files. ................91
L.R. 79-2 Receipt for Removal. ........................................................91
L.R. 79-2.1 Clerk’s Office - Removal of Records and Files -
Court Officers. ..............................................................91
L.R. 79-3 Retention and Disposition of Exhibits. ..............................91
L.R. 79-4 Contraband and Valuable, Sensitive, and Dangerous
Exhibits ...................................................................................91
L.R. 79-5 Confidential Court Records – Under Seal ........................92
L.R. 79-5.1 Definition. ...........................................................92
L.R. 79-5.2 Procedures ..........................................................92
L.R. 79-5.2.1 Under-Seal Civil Cases. .........................93
L.R. 79-5.2.2 Under-Seal Documents in Non-Sealed
Civil Cases. .........................................................94
L.R. 79-5.3 Service of Documents Filed Under Seal. .............98
L.R. 79-6 Confidential Court Records – In Camera Review .............98
L.R. 79-6.1 In Camera Review. ..............................................98
L.R. 79-6.2 Prior Court Approval Required. ..........................98
L.R. 79-6.3 After Review. .......................................................98
L.R. 79-7 Confidential Court Records – Disclosure .........................99
L.R. 79-7.1 Non-Disclosure of Confidential Court
Records. ........................................................................99
L.R. 79-7.2 Procedure for Disclosure of Confidential Court
Records. ........................................................................99
F.R.Civ.P. 80. STENOGRAPHIC TRANSCRIPT AS EVIDENCE...............99
XI. GENERAL PROVISIONS .......................................................................99
F.R.Civ.P. 81. Applicability of the Rules in General; Removed Actions .....99
F.R.Civ.P. 82. Jurisdiction and Venue Unaffected .....................................99
F.R.Civ.P. 83. Rules by District Courts; Judge’s Directives .......................99
L.R. 83-1 Assignment of Cases - Notice of Related Cases in
Central District, Other Actions, or Petitions to Multidistrict
Panel ....................................................................................100

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L.R. 83-1.1 Assignment of Cases. .........................................100

L.R. 83-1.2 Refiling of Actions .............................................100
L.R. 83-1.2.1 Improper Refiling of Actions.................100
L.R. 83-1.2.2 Duty on Refiling of Actions ...................100
L.R. 83-1.3 Notice of Related Cases .....................................100
L.R. 83-1.3.1 Notice of Related Civil Cases. ..............100
L.R. 83-1.3.2 Notice of Related Civil Forfeiture and
Criminal Cases. ................................................101
L.R. 83-1.3.3 Opposition. ...........................................101
L.R. 83-1.3.4 Continuing Duty. ..................................102
L.R. 83-1.4 Notice of Pendency of Other Actions or
Proceedings ................................................................102
L.R. 83-1.4.1 Notice. ..................................................102
L.R. 83-1.4.2 Notice - Contents. .................................102
L.R. 83-1.4.3 Notice of Petition to the Judicial
Panel on Multidistrict Litigation - Duty of
Counsel. ............................................................102
L.R. 83-2 Attorneys; Parties Without Attorneys .............................103
L.R. 83-2.1 Attorneys ............................................................103
L.R. 83-2.1.1 Appearance Before the Court ...............103
L.R. 83-2.1.1.1 Who May Appear. ....................103
L.R. 83-2.1.1.2 Effect of Appearance. ..............103
L.R. 83-2.1.1.3 Form of Appearance -
Professional Corporations and
Unincorporated Law Firms.....................103
L.R. 83-2.1.2 The Bar of this Court .............................103
L.R. 83-2.1.2.1 In General. ..............................104
L.R. 83-2.1.2.2 Admission to the Bar of this
Court. .....................................................104
L.R. 83-2.1.2.3 Continuing Membership in
the Bar of this Court. ..............................104
L.R. 83-2.1.3 Pro Hac Vice Practice ..........................104
L.R. 83-2.1.3.1 Who May Apply for
Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice ......104
L.R. 83-2.1.3.2 Disqualification from Pro Hac
Vice Appearance. ....................................105
L.R. 83-2.1.3.3 How to Apply for Permission
to Appear Pro Hac Vice ..........................105
L.R. 83-2.1.3.4 Designation of Local
Counsel. ..................................................107
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L.R. 83-2.1.3.5 Designation of Co-Counsel ......107

L.R. 83-2.1.4 Attorneys for the United States or Its
Departments or Agencies ..................................107
L.R. 83-2.1.4.1 Attorney for the United States
or its Departments or Agencies. ..............107
L.R. 83-2.1.4.2 Special Assistant United
States Attorneys. .....................................108
L.R. 83-2.1.5 Registered Legal Services Attorney. ......108
L.R. 83-2.2 Parties Without Attorneys ..................................109
L.R. 83-2.2.1 Individuals. ...........................................109
L.R. 83-2.2.2 Organizations. ......................................110
L.R. 83-2.2.3 Compliance With Federal Rules. ..........110
L.R. 83-2.2.4 Sanctions. .............................................110
L.R. 83-2.3 Withdrawal and Substitution of Attorneys ..........110
L.R. 83-2.3.1 Appearance by Attorney .......................110
L.R. 83-2.3.2 Motion for Withdrawal. ........................110
L.R. 83-2.3.3 Individuals. ...........................................110
L.R. 83-2.3.4 Organizations .......................................110
L.R. 83-2.3.5 Delays by Substitution of Attorneys. ......111
L.R. 83-2.4 Notification of Change of Name, Address,
Firm Association, Telephone Number, Facsimile
Number or E-Mail Address. ........................................111
L.R. 83-2.5 Communications with the Judge. .......................111
L.R. 83-3 Attorney Disciplinary Rules of the Court ........................111
L.R. 83-3.1 Discipline. .........................................................111
L.R. 83-3.1.1 The Standing Committee on
Discipline..........................................................112
L.R. 83-3.1.2 Standards of Professional Conduct -
Basis for Disciplinary Action ............................113
L.R. 83-3.1.3 Possible Disciplinary Penalties. ...........113
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. .......................................114
L.R. 83-3.1.4.1 Appointment of Prosecutor. .....115
L.R. 83-3.1.4.2 Duties of the Chief Judge. ........116
L.R. 83-3.1.4.3 Indemnification of
Prosecutor, Section, and Committee. ......116
L.R. 83-3.1.5 Right of Attorney Involved to a
Hearing and to Present Evidence. .....................116
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L.R. 83-3.1.6 Confidentiality of Proceedings..............117

L.R. 83-3.1.7 Presentation of Disciplinary
Recommendations to the Court. ........................117
L.R. 83-3.1.8 Application For Reinstatement. ............118
L.R. 83-3.2 Enforcement of Attorney Discipline ...................118
L.R. 83-3.2.1 Disbarment or Suspension by Other
Courts or Conviction of a Crime. ......................118
L.R. 83-3.2.2 Alternatives. .........................................119
L.R. 83-3.2.3 Contested Matters.................................120
L.R. 83-3.2.4 Reinstatement. ......................................120
L.R. 83-3.2.5 Discipline by Agencies..........................121
L.R. 83-3.2.6 Notice of Disciplinary Action to State
Bar and Other Courts. ......................................121
L.R. 83-3.2.7 Powers of an Individual Judge to
Deal with Contempt or Other Misconduct Not
Affected. ............................................................121
L.R. 83-3.3 Practice Prohibited While on Inactive Status. ...121
L.R. 83-3.4 Obligation to Notify Court of Felony
Conviction or Change of Status ..................................122
L.R. 83-4 Student Practice .............................................................122
L.R. 83-4.1 Consent. ............................................................122
L.R. 83-4.2 Requirements. ....................................................122
L.R. 83-4.3 Supervising Attorney .........................................123
L.R. 83-4.4 Law School Dean’s Certification. ......................124
L.R. 83-4.5 Student Appearance ...........................................124
L.R. 83-5 [Reserved] ......................................................................124
L.R. 83-6 Possession and Use of Electronic Devices......................124
L.R. 83-6.1 Definitions. ........................................................124
L.R. 83-6.1.1 Electronic Devices. ...............................125
L.R. 83-6.1.2 Courthouse. ..........................................125
L.R. 83-6.2 Possession. ........................................................125
L.R. 83-6.3 Permissible Uses of Electronic Devices. ............125
L.R. 83-6.4 Prohibited Uses. ................................................125
L.R. 83-6.5 Restricted Areas. ...............................................126
L.R. 83-6.6 Use of Electronic Devices from Remote
Locations. ...................................................................126
L.R. 83-6.7 Use of Electronic Devices by Jurors. .................126
L.R. 83-6.8 Exceptions. ........................................................126
L.R. 83-6.8.1 Official Recordings ...............................126
L.R. 83-6.8.2 Video Testimony ...................................126
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L.R. 83-6.8.3 Ceremonial and Educational

Functions ..........................................................126
L.R. 83-6.8.4 Press Conferences ................................127
L.R. 83-6.8.5 Dictation ..............................................127
L.R. 83-6.9 Enforcement. .....................................................127
L.R. 83-6.9.1 Violations of Rule .................................127
L.R. 83-6.9.2 Contempt ..............................................127
L.R. 83-7 Sanctions - Violation of Rule. .........................................128
L.R. 83-8 Vexatious Litigants .........................................................128
L.R. 83-8.1 Policy. ...............................................................128
L.R. 83-8.2 Orders for Security and Control. .......................128
L.R. 83-8.3 Findings ............................................................128
L.R. 83-8.4 Reference to State Statute. .................................129
L.R. 83-9 Time Limits for Decisions by Court ................................129
L.R. 83-9.1 Time Limit Established. .....................................129
L.R. 83-9.1.1 “Submitted” Defined ............................129
L.R. 83-9.2 Duty of Counsel. ................................................129
L.R. 83-9.3 Duty of Court to Respond. .................................129
L.R. 83-9.4 Follow-Up Duty of Counsel. ..............................130
L.R. 83-9.5 Date of Intended Decision. ................................130
L.R. 83-10 Appeals - Designation of Reporter’s Transcript ...........130
L.R. 83-11 through 83-15 [Reserved] ............................................130
L.R. 83-16 Habeas Corpus Petitions and Motions Under 28
U.S.C. Section 2255 ..............................................................130
L.R. 83-16.1 Court Forms. ...................................................130
L.R. 83-16.2 Verification - Other Than By Person in
Custody. ......................................................................130
L.R. 83-16.3 Habeas Corpus - Exclusion, Deportation
and Removal Cases. ....................................................130
L.R. 83-17 Special Requirements for Habeas Corpus Petitions
Involving the Death Penalty ..................................................131
L.R. 83-17.1 Applicability. ...................................................131
L.R. 83-17.2 Timely Notice of Execution Dates From
California Attorney General. ......................................131
L.R. 83-17.3 Initial Filings and Petitions .............................131
L.R. 83-17.4 Appointment of Counsel...................................132
L.R. 83-17.5 Transfer of Venue ............................................133
L.R. 83-17.6 Stays of Execution ...........................................133
L.R. 83-17.7 Procedures for Considering the Petition..........134
L.R. 83-17.8 Evidentiary Hearing. .......................................137
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L.R. 83-17.9 Budgeting Capital Habeas Cases. ...................137

L.R. 83-17.10 Rulings. .........................................................137
F.R.Civ.P. 84. [ABROGATED] ................................................................138
F.R.Civ.P. 85. TITLE...............................................................................138
L.R. 85-1 Short Title.......................................................................138
F.R.Civ.P. 86. EFFECTIVE DATES ........................................................138
Appendix A to Local Rules ...............................................................................139
Appendix B to Local Rules ...............................................................................144
Appendix C to Local Rules ...............................................................................146

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