Local Civil Rules - Chapter I - United States District Court

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Chapter I of the Local Civil Rules for the United States District Court, Central District of California, presents an organized table of rules governing civil practice. It outlines the scope and purpose of the rules, defines applicability, and sets procedures for commencing actions, including civil cover sheet requirements and filing of initiating documents. It also details summons processes, service of process, and the serving and filing of pleadings and other papers, including electronic filing rules, proof of service, and deadlines.

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I. SCOPE OF RULES; FORM OF ACTION

F.R.Civ.P. 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE

L.R. 1-1 Applicability

L.R. 1-2 General Orders

L.R. 1-3 Applicability of Rules to Persons Appearing Without Attorneys

L.R. 1-4 Definitions

II. COMMENCING AN ACTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS, PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS

F.R.Civ.P. 3. COMMENCING AN ACTION

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

F.R.Civ.P. 4. SUMMONS

F.R.Civ.P. 4.1. SERVING OTHER PROCESS

F.R.Civ.P. 5. SERVING AND FILING PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CHAPTER I LOCAL CIVIL RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SCOPE OF RULES; FORM OF ACTION .................................................1 F.R.Civ.P. 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE..........................................................1 L.R. 1-1 Applicability...........................................................................1 L.R. 1-2 General Orders......................................................................1 L.R. 1-3 Applicability of Rules to Persons Appearing Without Attorneys..................................................................................... 1 L.R. 1-4 Definitions..............................................................................1 F.R.Civ.P. 2. ONE FORM OF ACTION.........................................................2 II. COMMENCING AN ACTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS, PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS ................................................2 F.R.Civ.P. 3. COMMENCING AN ACTION ...............................................2 L.R. 3-1 Civil Cover Sheet and Other Forms Required at the Time of Filing a New Action....................................................................2 L.R. 3-2 Filing of Initiating Documents ...............................................2 F.R.Civ.P. 4. SUMMONS ..............................................................................3 L.R. 4-1 Summons-Presentation for Issuance....................................3 L.R. 4-2 Summons-Service of Process-United States MarshalCivil Cases..................................................................................3 L.R. 4-3 Summons-Service of Process-United States Government..3 L.R. 4-4 Summons-Service of Process-Habeas Corpus Proceedings.................................................................................3 L.R. 4-5 Summons-Service of Process Directed to Foreign Countries or to Persons or Entities Within Them........................................3 F.R.Civ.P. 4.1. SERVING OTHER PROCESS ...............................................4 F.R.Civ.P. 5. SERVING AND FILING PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS ................................................................................................4 L.R. 5-1 Lodging Documents................................................................ 4 L.R. 5-2 Filing In Forma Pauperis......................................................4 L.R. 5-3 Serving Documents................................................................. 4 L.R. 5-3.1 Service of Documents Not Filed Electronically........5 L.R. 5-3.1.1 Service......................................................... 5 L.R. 5-3.1.2 Proof of Service...........................................5 L.R. 5-3.2 Service of Documents Filed Electronically ..............5 L.R. 5-3.2.1 Service......................................................... 5 L.R. 5-3.2.2 Electronic Service for Pro Se Litigants.......6 L.R. 5-3.2.3 Consent to Electronic Service [Abrogated]................................................................................. 6 L.R. 5-4 Filing Documents...................................................................6 L.R. 5-4.1 Electronic Filing in Civil Cases................................ 6 L.R. 5-4.1.1 Pro Se Litigants...........................................6 L.R. 5-4.1.2 Authorization of Electronic Filing.............. 7 L.R. 5-4.1.3 Applicability of Other Rules........................ 7 L.R. 5-4.1.4 Definitions................................................... 7 L.R. 5-4.2 Exceptions to Electronic Filing in Civil Cases.........8 L.R. 5-4.3 Format of Electronically Filed Documents............10 L.R. 5-4.3.1 Technical Requirements (File Format and Size Limitations)................................................... 10 L.R. 5-4.3.2 Redaction................................................... 11 L.R. 5-4.3.3 Hyperlinks..........................................

FAQs

What does Chapter I cover under the Local Civil Rules?

It covers the scope of the rules and the procedures for commencing civil actions, including summons and service, and the serving and filing of pleadings and other papers.

How are summons requirements organized?

Summons procedures are split into multiple local rules addressing presentation for issuance and service methods, including service by the United States Marshal and for specific proceeding types.

What electronic filing provisions are addressed in this chapter?

The chapter includes rules on filing and serving documents electronically, including requirements for technical aspects such as file format and size limitations, redaction, hyperlinks, signatures, and related deadlines.

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