Section 1005
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Code of Civil Procedure · checked 2026-08-31
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 686, Sec. 1. (AB 1726) Effective January 1, 2023.)
Code of Civil Procedure · checked 2026-08-31
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 686, Sec. 1. (AB 1726) Effective January 1, 2023.)
Civil practice
Selected requirements, their triggers, and exceptions. Periods shown—not calculated filing dates.
| Task | Timing | Trigger & conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotionsConfer before filing a motion | At least 7 days before filing | Filing of the motion. Excludes L.R. 16-12 cases, discovery motions, TRO/preliminary-injunction applications, and motions to retax costs. Include the required conference declaration. Source excerptThe conference must take place in person, by telephone, or via video conference at least 7 days prior to the filing of the motion. | PDF p. 39 ↗ |
| MotionsFile notice of motion | No later than 28 days before | The hearing date. Unless another rule or court order provides otherwise; the Court may shorten time. Source excerptThe notice of motion shall be filed with the Clerk not later than twenty-eight (28) days before the date set for hearing | PDF p. 38 ↗ |
| MotionsServe motion notice electronically or personally | No later than 28 days before | The Motion Day designated in the notice. The Court may order a shorter time. Mail service has a separate requirement. Source excerptIf served personally, or electronically, the notice of motion shall be served not later than twenty-eight (28) days before the Motion Day designated in the notice. | PDF p. 38 ↗ |
| MotionsServe motion notice by mail | No later than 31 days before | The Motion Day designated in the notice. For parties excepted from electronic filing. The Court may shorten time; this is not a blanket service extension. Source excerptIf mailed, the notice of motion shall be served not later than thirty-one (31) days before the Motion Day designated in the notice. | PDF p. 38 ↗ |
| MotionsFile and serve opposition or non-opposition | No later than 21 days before | The hearing date. New-trial motions use the separate service-based period below. Source excerptnot later than twenty-one (21) days before the date designated for the hearing of the motion in all other instances | PDF p. 40 ↗ |
| MotionsOppose a new-trial motion | No later than 10 days after | Service of the new-trial motion—not the hearing date. File and serve opposition papers or a statement of non-opposition. Source excerptnot later than ten (10) days after service of the motion in the instance of a new trial motion | PDF p. 40 ↗ |
| MotionsFile and serve reply papers | No later than 14 days before | The hearing date. No response to the reply without a prior written court order. Source excerptA moving party may, not later than fourteen (14) days before the date designated for the hearing of the motion, serve and file a reply memorandum, and declarations or other rebuttal evidence. | PDF p. 41 ↗ |
| MotionsNotify the clerk of an agreed argument waiver | By noon on the fifth day before | The hearing date. Counsel must agree; waiver still requires the Court’s consent. The clerk advises the parties by noon on the preceding court day. Source excerptCounsel who have agreed to waive oral argument shall advise the court clerk of such agreement by no later than noon on the fifth day preceding the hearing date. | PDF p. 42 ↗ |
| MotionsNotify withdrawal of a motion or opposition | Immediately; preferably at least 7 days before | The decision to withdraw; the preferred lead time refers to the hearing. The seven-day language is a preference, not permission to delay immediate notice. Source excerptmust file and serve a notice of withdrawal of the motion or opposition immediately, preferably no later than 7 days before the hearing. | PDF p. 42 ↗ |
| MotionsMove for reconsideration | No later than 14 days after | Entry of the order being challenged. Absent good cause shown. The motion must also satisfy the rule’s limited grounds for reconsideration. Source excerptAbsent good cause shown, any motion for reconsideration must be filed no later than 14 days after entry of the Order that is the subject of the motion or application. | PDF p. 42 ↗ |
| Filing & serviceFile proof of service | Within 14 days | Service of summons and complaint, or receipt of a notice and acknowledgement of service. Plaintiff’s filing obligation; late proof may lead to sanctions. Source excerptThe plaintiff must file a proof of service within 14 days of service of the summons and complaint or receipt of a notice and acknowledgement of service. | PDF p. 23 ↗ |
| Filing & serviceDeliver mandatory chambers copies | By 12:00 noon the following business day | Electronic filing of the document. Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned judge. Check that judge’s copy requirements, delivery location, and deadline. Source excerptUnless otherwise ordered by the assigned judge, one mandatory chambers copy of every electronically filed document must be delivered to the chambers of the assigned judge, or other designated location, no later than 12:00 noon on the following business day. | PDF p. 34 ↗ |
| Filing & serviceComplete electronic transmission | Before midnight, Pacific time | The intended filing day. Unless the assigned judge orders otherwise. Pacific Standard or Daylight Time applies as in effect. Source excerptUnless otherwise provided by order of the assigned judge, all electronic transmissions of documents must be completed prior to midnight Pacific Standard Time or Pacific Daylight Time, whichever is in effect at the time, in order to be considered timely filed on that day. | PDF p. 34 ↗ |
| Filing & serviceStipulate to extend the initial-complaint response | Up to 30 days cumulatively | The date the initial response originally would have been due. File the stipulation. Within this cumulative limit, judicial approval is not needed. Does not cover amended pleadings, counterclaims, cross-claims, or third-party complaints. Source excerptIf the stipulation, together with any prior stipulations, does not extend the time for more than a cumulative total of thirty (30) days from the date the response initially would have been due, the stipulation need not be approved by the judge. | PDF p. 44 ↗ |
| Class actionsMove for class certification | Earliest possible time; no later than the judge’s deadline | Service of the pleading commencing the class action. No fixed day count in this rule. Excludes actions subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act; consult the assigned judge’s deadline. Source excerptAt the earliest possible time after service of a pleading purporting to commence a class action other than an action subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, P.L. 104-67, 15 U.S.C. § 77z-1 et seq., but no later than any deadline set by the assigned judge | PDF p. 71 ↗ |
| DiscoveryConfer on a discovery dispute | Within 10 days after | The moving party’s service of its conference-request letter. Opposing counsel must confer unless relieved by a written court order for good cause. The letter must identify the disputes and relief sought. Source excerptUnless relieved by written order of the Court upon good cause shown, counsel for the opposing party must confer with counsel for the moving party within ten days after the moving party serves a letter requesting such conference. | PDF p. 75 ↗ |
| DiscoveryProvide the opposing portion of a joint stipulation | Within 7 days of receipt | Receipt of the moving party’s portion, declarations, and exhibits. Unless the parties agree otherwise. Deliver the opposing portion and its supporting materials to moving counsel. Source excerptUnless the parties agree otherwise, within seven days of receipt of the moving party’s material, counsel for the opposing party must personally deliver, e-mail, or fax to counsel for the moving party the opposing party’s portion of the stipulation | PDF p. 77 ↗ |
| DiscoverySign and return the assembled joint stipulation | By the end of the next business day | Moving counsel’s delivery of the assembled stipulation to opposing counsel. Opposing counsel signs and returns it so it can be filed with the notice of motion. Source excerptthe stipulation must be provided to opposing counsel, who must sign it (electronically or otherwise) and return it to counsel for the moving party no later than the end of the next business day | PDF p. 77 ↗ |
| DiscoveryFile a supplemental discovery memorandum | No later than 14 days before | The hearing date, after the joint stipulation is filed. Optional supplemental memorandum; five-page limit unless otherwise ordered. Other separate memoranda are not permitted. Source excerptAfter the Joint Stipulation is filed, each party may file a supplemental memorandum of law not later than fourteen days before the hearing date. | PDF p. 77 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialFile the signed ADR procedure selection | With the Rule 26(f) report | Filing of the parties’ Rule 26(f) report. Unless otherwise ordered. The request must be signed by counsel for both sides. Source excerptExcept as otherwise ordered by the Court, a Request: ADR Procedure Selection, signed by counsel for both sides, shall be filed with the parties’ F.R.Civ.P. 26(f) report. | PDF p. 64 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialParticipate in the approved ADR process | No later than 45 days before | The Final Pretrial Conference. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Source excerptUnless otherwise ordered, no later than forty-five (45) days before the Final Pretrial Conference, the parties shall participate in the ADR process approved by the Court. | PDF p. 64 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialHold lead trial counsel’s pretrial meeting | At least 40 days before | The Final Pretrial Conference—not trial. Meet in person and complete the tasks in L.R. 16-2. Check the Court’s scheduling order and L.R. 16 exemptions. Source excerptAt least forty (40) days before the date set for the Final Pretrial Conference, lead trial counsel for the parties shall meet in person | PDF p. 53 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialFile and serve the contentions memorandum | No later than 21 days before | The Final Pretrial Conference. Each party files its Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law. Check the scheduling order and L.R. 16 exemptions. Source excerptNot later than twenty-one (21) days before the Final Pretrial Conference, each party shall serve and file a Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law. | PDF p. 55 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialLodge the Final Pretrial Conference Order | 11 days before | The Final Pretrial Conference. Plaintiff lodges the order. L.R. 16-7 requires preparation by plaintiff’s counsel and signatures of all counsel; check the scheduling order. Source excerptPlaintiff shall lodge the Final Pretrial Conference Order with the Clerk eleven (11) days before the date set for the Final Pretrial Conference. | PDF p. 60 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialApply to continue trial or a similar proceeding | At least 5 days before | The date set for trial or the proceeding. Serve and file the application, detailing the reasons for continuance. Source excerptAny application for continuance of any trial or similar proceeding shall be served and filed at least five (5) days before the day set for the trial or proceeding. | PDF p. 79 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialNotify the clerk of settlement | Immediately | Settlement of a case set for trial or another proceeding. Notify by telephone or another expeditious means. L.R. 40-3 separately addresses potential juror costs for late notice. Source excerptCounsel shall inform the court clerk immediately by telephone or other expeditious means when a case set for trial or other proceeding has been settled. | PDF p. 79 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialFile and serve proposed jury instructions | At least 7 days before | The scheduled start of trial. Unless the Court orders a different filing date. Submit agreed instructions jointly and disputed instructions separately. Source excerptProposed instructions shall be in writing and shall be filed and served at least seven (7) days before trial is scheduled to begin unless a different filing date is ordered by the Court. | PDF p. 81 ↗ |
| Pretrial & trialRequest a special verdict or interrogatories | At least 7 days before | The scheduled start of trial. File and serve the request. Source excerptAny request for a special verdict or a general verdict accompanied by answers to interrogatories shall be filed and served at least seven (7) days before trial is scheduled to commence. | PDF p. 81 ↗ |
| Costs & feesApply to the clerk to tax costs | Within 14 days after | Entry of the judgment or order under which costs may be claimed. The prevailing party files and serves Form CV-59 with the itemized bill and required supporting documentation. Source excerptWithin 14 days after the entry of judgment or order under which costs may be claimed, a prevailing party claiming taxable costs must file and serve | PDF p. 85 ↗ |
| Costs & feesObject to claimed costs | Within 14 days after | Service of the application to tax costs. File and serve specific written objections, with the required representation about conferring or attempting to confer. Source excerptWithin 14 days after service of an Application to the Clerk to Tax Costs under L.R. 54-2.1, any party against whom costs are claimed may file and serve written objections to any cost claimed in the application. | PDF p. 85 ↗ |
| Costs & feesRespond to objections to costs | Within 3 days after | Service of an objection under L.R. 54-2.2. The applicant may file and serve a written response. Source excerptWithin 3 days after service of an objection under L.R. 54-2.2, the party applying for costs may file and serve a written response to the objection. | PDF p. 85 ↗ |
| Costs & feesMove to retax costs | Within 7 days of | The clerk’s taxation decision. File and serve the motion. Review is limited to the record before the clerk and items identified in the motion. Source excerptA party may seek review of the Clerk’s taxation of costs by filing and serving a motion to retax costs within seven (7) days of the Clerk’s decision. | PDF p. 86 ↗ |
| Costs & feesMove or apply for attorneys’ fees | Within 14 days after | Entry of judgment or another final order. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court. The motion is also governed by L.R. 7-3 and following rules. Source excerptAny motion or application for attorneys’ fees shall be served and filed within fourteen (14) days after the entry of judgment or other final order, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. | PDF p. 91 ↗ |
| TranscriptsFile notice of intent to redact a transcript | Within 5 business days | The transcript’s filing date. The notice does not replace the separate request to redact. Source excerptWithin 5 business days from the date of filing of the transcript, parties may electronically file a Notice of Intent to Redact. | Court website ↗ |
| TranscriptsFile the transcript redaction request | Within 21 days | The transcript’s filing date—not the notice of intent. Identify the required redactions by page and line. Counsel and the parties are responsible for redacting. Source excerptA Request to Redact specifying page and line number of the required redaction(s) shall be filed within 21 days from the filing of the transcript. | Court website ↗ |
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Sources checked Aug 30, 2026 · Reference, not docketing instructions. Check the assigned judge’s procedures.
Civil practice
Selected requirements, their triggers, and exceptions. Periods shown—not calculated filing dates.
| Task | Timing | Trigger & conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing & serviceFile after a qualifying ECF technical failure | The next court day | A filing deadline missed solely because of a qualifying ECF failure. The rule requires more than one hour of ECF unavailability after noon and a declaration or affidavit documenting at least two failed attempts after noon, at least one hour apart, on each day of delay. Source excerptFilings due on the day of a technical failure which were not filed solely due to such technical failure shall be due the next court day. | PDF p. 22 ↗ |
| MotionsRequest a time change affecting the court calendar | No later than 14 days before | The scheduled hearing or proceeding. A court order is required. Use a stipulation under Civil L.R. 6-2 or a motion under Civil L.R. 6-3. Source excerptAny stipulated request or motion which affects a hearing or proceeding on the Court’s calendar must be filed no later than 14 days before the scheduled event. | PDF p. 28 ↗ |
| MotionsOppose a motion to change time | No later than 4 days after | Receipt of the motion. Unless otherwise ordered. The opposition may not exceed five pages and must include the required declaration. Source excerpta party who opposes a motion to enlarge or shorten time must file an opposition not to exceed 5 pages ... no later than 4 days after receiving the motion. | PDF p. 28 ↗ |
| MotionsNotice an ordinary motion hearing | Not less than 35 days after filing | Filing of the motion. Unless the assigned judge, another local rule, or a trial or hearing permits otherwise. Rule 6(d) does not extend this filing-based period. Source excerptall motions must be filed, served and noticed in writing on the motion calendar of the assigned Judge for hearing not less than 35 days after filing of the motion. | PDF p. 30 ↗ |
| MotionsFile and serve an opposition or nonopposition | Not more than 14 days after | Filing of the motion. Rule 6(d) does not extend this filing-based period. A statement of nonopposition is due within the same period. Source excerptThe opposition must be filed and served not more than 14 days after the motion was filed. | PDF p. 31 ↗ |
| MotionsFile and serve a reply | Not more than 7 days after | The opposition was due. Rule 6(d) does not extend this filing-based period. Source excerptThe reply to an opposition must be filed and served not more than 7 days after the opposition was due. | PDF p. 31 ↗ |
| MotionsObject to new evidence submitted with a reply | Not more than 7 days after | Filing of the reply. The objection may not exceed five pages and may not include further argument on the motion. Rule 6(d) does not extend the period. Source excerptThe Objection to Reply Evidence must be filed and served not more than 7 days after the reply was filed. | PDF p. 31 ↗ |
| MotionsOppose or support a motion for administrative relief | No later than 4 days after | Filing of the administrative motion. The response may not exceed five pages and must be accompanied by a proposed order. Source excerptAny opposition to or support for a Motion for Administrative Relief ... must be filed no later than 4 days after the motion has been filed. | PDF p. 34 ↗ |
| Class actionsSupport or oppose a Notice of Pendency of Other Action or Proceeding | No later than 14 days after | Service of the notice. The response must address Civil L.R. 3-13(b). The rule expressly covers overlapping class, collective, and PAGA actions. Source excerptNo later than 14 days after service of a Notice of Pendency of Other Action, any party may file with the Court a statement supporting or opposing the notice. | PDF p. 17 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRRequest remote participation in a case management conference | At least 7 days before | The case management conference. Unless the assigned judge’s standing order provides a different procedure. Source excerptRequests to participate in the conference remotely ... must be filed and served at least 7 days before the conference or in accordance with the Standing Orders of the assigned Judge. | PDF p. 50 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRFile the joint statement for a subsequent case management conference | No fewer than 7 days before | The subsequent case management conference. Unless otherwise ordered; report progress or changes and the parties’ views on ADR. Source excerptno fewer than 7 days before any subsequent case management conference, the parties must file a Joint Case Management Statement | PDF p. 50 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRFile the ADR Certification | Presumptively 21 days before | The initial case management conference. Use the date in the Order Setting Initial Case Management Conference and ADR Deadlines. The deadline adjusts if the conference date changes, unless otherwise ordered. Source excerptno later than the date specified in the Order ... (presumptively 21 days before the date set for the initial case management conference), counsel and client must sign, serve and file an ADR Certification. | PDF p. 47 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRMeet and confer to select an ADR process | Presumptively 21 days before | The initial case management conference. Applies in cases assigned to the ADR Multi-Option Program. The deadline adjusts with a changed conference date unless otherwise ordered. Source excerptas soon as feasible after filing or removal and no later than the deadline to meet and confer (presumptively 21 days before the date set for the initial case management conference), counsel must meet and confer | PDF p. 11 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRConduct the ENE session | Within 90 days after | Entry of the order referring the case to ENE. Unless the referral order or another court order provides otherwise. Source excerptUnless otherwise ordered, the ENE session must be held within 90 days after the entry of the order referring the case to ENE. | PDF p. 14 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRConduct the mediation | Within 90 days after | Entry of the order referring the case to mediation. Unless the referral order or another court order provides otherwise. Source excerptUnless otherwise ordered, the Mediation must be held within 90 days after the entry of the order referring the case to Mediation. | PDF p. 21 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRSubmit the mediation or ENE statement | No later than 7 days before | The first ADR session. Submit directly to the neutral and serve all other parties; do not file the confidential statement. ADR L.R. 5-8 supplies the parallel ENE requirement. Source excerptNo later than 7 days before the first Mediation session, unless otherwise directed by the mediator, each party must submit directly to the mediator, and must serve on all other parties, a written Mediation Statement. | PDF p. 22 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRRequest an extension of the ADR-session deadline | No later than 14 days before | The scheduled ADR session. Direct the motion or stipulation and proposed order to the assigned judge, with copies to the parties, neutral, and ADR Unit. ADR L.R. 5-5 supplies the parallel ENE requirement. Source excerptRequests for extension of the deadline for conducting a Mediation must be made no later than 14 days before the session is to be held | PDF p. 22 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRDisclose that final settlement authority rests with a board or committee | At least 14 days before | The mediation or ENE session. Identify the body or people holding final authority. ADR L.R. 5-10 supplies the parallel ENE requirement. Source excerptIf final authority to settle is vested only in a governing board, claims committee, or equivalent body and cannot be delegated, an entity must disclose ... this fact to all other parties and the mediator at least 14 days before the Mediation session | PDF p. 24 ↗ |
| Case management & ADRRequest ADR participation relief or in-person attendance | At least 14 days before | The ENE or mediation session. Current sessions proceed by videoconference unless all participants agree otherwise. Submit a nontechnical-hardship request, or a request to compel in-person participation, by email to the ADR Magistrate Judge. Source excerptSuch requests must be presented to the ADR Magistrate Judge via email to adr_attendance@cand.uscourts.gov at least 14 days in advance of the scheduled session. | Court website ↗ |
| Class actionsFile and serve the PSLRA notice | Not later than 21 days after | Filing of the complaint. Applies when the filing party seeks to serve as lead plaintiff in an action governed by the PSLRA. Source excerptNot later than 21 days after filing the complaint ... the party filing that complaint and seeking to serve as lead plaintiff must serve and file a copy of any notice required by the Act. | PDF p. 52 ↗ |
| Class actionsMove to serve as PSLRA lead plaintiff | Not later than 60 days after | Publication of the required notice. The motion must address the statutory presumption and whether it is claimed or rebutted. Source excerptNot later than 60 days after publication of the notices ... any party seeking to serve as lead plaintiff must serve and file a motion to do so. | PDF p. 52 ↗ |
| Class actionsGive class members time to opt out or object | At least 35 days | The opt-out and objection process for the settlement and fee motion. District procedural guidance for proposed class settlements; follow any specific order of the presiding judge. Source excerptThe parties should ensure that class members have at least thirty-five days to opt out or object to the settlement and the motion for attorney’s fees and costs. | Court website ↗ |
| Class actionsServe a preliminary-approval motion on counsel in overlapping representative cases | Within 1 day after | Filing of the preliminary-approval motion. The guidance addresses pending trial- or appellate-court litigation, active or stayed, asserting representative claims that defendants believe the settlement may release. Source excerptWithin one day of filing of the preliminary approval motion, the defendants should serve a copy on counsel for any plaintiffs with pending litigation ... asserting claims on a representative ... basis that defendants believe may be released | Court website ↗ |
| Class actionsFile and post the post-distribution accounting | Within 21 days after | Settlement checks become stale—or all settlement funds are paid if no checks issue. File the accounting and post it on the settlement website with the distribution metrics identified in the court’s guidance. Source excerptWithin 21 days after the settlement checks become stale (or, if no checks are issued, all funds have been paid ...), the parties should file a Post-Distribution Accounting (and post it on the settlement website) | Court website ↗ |
| DiscoveryFile a discovery-related motion | No more than 7 days after | The applicable fact, expert, or combined discovery cutoff. Unless otherwise ordered. The definition includes preservation, spoliation, subpoena, protective-order, and discovery-sanctions motions. Source excerptno discovery-related motions may be filed more than 7 days after the discovery cut-off. | PDF p. 59 ↗ |
| Costs & feesFile and serve a bill of costs | No later than 14 days after | Entry of the judgment or order under which costs may be claimed. A different statutory deadline controls when applicable. Failure to file within the rule’s period waives costs. Source excerptNo later than 14 days after entry of judgment or order under which costs may be claimed, a prevailing party claiming taxable costs must serve and file a bill of costs. | PDF p. 62 ↗ |
| Costs & feesObject to a bill of costs | Within 14 days after | Service of the bill of costs. State each specific objection and include the required meet-and-confer representation. Source excerptWithin 14 days after service by any party of its bill of costs, the party against whom costs are claimed must serve and file any specific objections | PDF p. 62 ↗ |
| Costs & feesMove for attorney’s fees | Within 14 days after | Entry of judgment by the district court. Unless otherwise ordered after a stipulation or motion to enlarge time. Filing an appeal does not extend the deadline; counsel must meet and confer first. Source excerptMotions for awards of attorney’s fees by the Court must be served and filed within 14 days of entry of judgment by the District Court | PDF p. 63 ↗ |
| SealingSupport sealing of another party’s designated material | Within 7 days after | Filing of the motion to consider whether the material should be sealed. The designating party must supply the statement or declaration required by Civil L.R. 79-5(c)(1). Failure may result in unsealing without further notice. Source excerptWithin 7 days of the motion’s filing, the Designating Party must file a statement and/or declaration as described in subsection (c)(1). | PDF p. 78 ↗ |
| SealingRespond to a designating party’s sealing statement | No later than 4 days after | The designating party files its statement or declaration. A response may not exceed five pages absent leave of court. Source excerptIf any party wishes to file a response, it must do so no later than 4 days after the Designating Party files its statement and/or declaration. | PDF p. 78 ↗ |
| Hearings & trialRequest or object to remote public access | At least 14 days before | The civil proceeding. Absent good cause. Parties use an administrative motion under Civil L.R. 7-11; nonparties use the court’s form. Source excerptAbsent a showing of good cause, any objection or request must be submitted at least 14 days before the proceeding. | PDF p. 73 ↗ |
| Hearings & trialMaintain custody of retained exhibits | Until 14 days after | Expiration of the appeal period if no appeal—or issuance of the appellate mandate if an appeal was taken. Unless otherwise directed by the court. Source excerptthe party that submitted an exhibit into evidence must maintain custody of that exhibit until ... 14 days after expiration of the time for filing a notice of appeal ... or ... 14 days after a mandate issues | PDF p. 77 ↗ |
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Sources checked Sep 1, 2026 · Reference, not docketing instructions. Check the assigned judge’s procedures.