CHAMBERS COPIES PROCEDURES
Judge Blumenstiel
Judge Blumenstiel does not want copies of any filings.
Judge Montali
In general (and as detailed below), Judge Montali wants chambers copies of papers actually set for hearing, except for fee applications. All copies must be:
* Delivered (by mail or by delivery to San Francisco Division=s intake counter on the 18th Floor) promptly after the papers have been filed electronically and
* Marked "Chambers Copy."
Motions for Relief From Stay
Chambers Copies Required:
Opposition to motions or replies to oppositions.
Chambers Copies Not Required:
Motions for relief from stay.
Adversary Proceedings
Chambers Copies Required:
For scheduled hearings (e.g., a noticed motion to dismiss a complaint, summary judgment motion) other than the initial status conference: Notices, motions, declarations and memoranda of points and authorities in support, opposition or reply, but no attachments to supporting declarations, no proofs of service, no Notices of Electronic Filing.
For trials: Pre‑trial and post‑trial briefs (but NOT exhibits or exhibit lists or witness lists).
Chambers Copies Not Required:
Status conference and case management statements; discovery plans; trial exhibits; exhibit lists or witness lists.
Contested Matters
Chambers Copies Required:
For scheduled hearings, whether or not there is a designated respondent (e.g., a motion to dismiss a case; a motion to assume an executory contract; a motion to sell): Notices, motions, declarations and memoranda of points and authorities in support, opposition or reply, but no attachments to supporting declarations, no proofs of service, no Notices of Electronic Filing.
Other Filings
Chambers Copies Required:
Chambers Copies Not Required: